The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-08

many more anniversaries. They have
lived in the Amboy vicinity six years
and have become an active force in
community affairs. They are both
natives of Blue Earth county, so have
large circle of acquaintance and
friends
! Mrs. c.. M. Van Sickle and son,
Earl, were in the twin cities last week
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Van
Sickle's brother. They returned to
Garden City Friday night, accompan-
led by relatives.
Earl Duffield of Lewisville and SUI
san Weir of 'Rapidan were married on
January "a. Miss Weir is well known
in Garden City, she having assisted
Mrs. Franc Thurston regularly for
number, of years. Mr.. Duffield was
born and raised in Garden City, but
for several years has been head as
sistant in hardware store at Lew
isville and has become factor in
the life of that town. Mr.. and Mrs.
Duffield will make their home in Lew
isville.
Erwin Mills and J. G. Olmsted and
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Mankato Thursday evening, and were
entertained at the home of Mrs. D.
E. Crane and children On Friday
they attended to business matters,
shopping etc.
Mrs Charles Call was a passenger
to Amboy last Thursday, where she
went to visit relatives.
j. G.. Bixby returned from the hos
pital Saturday. The treatment re-
ceived improved his condition, though
he will have to exercise much care in
the future
Miss Celia Marie Cox is visiting in
| Southern Iowa with friends and rel
atives
Garden City was largely repre-
scented in Mankato Friday, about
| twenty getting off the train here that
night. 81
Mann, was in Lake Crystal Thursday
| for medical attention.
| The Red Cross receipts through the
Farmers store last week were very
good considering that Monday was
the first fuel saving. day and the
weather was stormy the other two
days.
Mrs. Jean Gates visited relatives
in town Saturday.
A meeting of the Boy Scouts was
held at the home of the scout master,
lug. Olmsted on Monday night. A
vote was taken in regard to the beans
raised last summer. Part of the pro-
/ ceeds will be put in the scout treas
ury, the greater portion being turned
over to the Red Cross. This is COM
/ mendable on the part of the boys and
also Mr.. ]. M. Chapman. who asks
nothingafor the ground on which the
beans were raised.
1t may be possible that an appor-
tunity will be given TO the pubic to
bid on these Red Cross beans either
; at the auction here Saturday, Febru-
airy 2, or at later auction.
An Endeavor social will be held al
the home of Miss Lucy. Gates, Fri
day night, February 1. A fine even
ing Of real endowment is promised
; Refreshments will be ice cream ant
cake. Those who furnish cakes will
not be asked to assist otherwise. AL
others will pay five cents each to-
? ward the cost of ice cream. All arr
invited. A good, pleasant, room,
home, congenial company, splendid
evening of joy. Come.
Mrs. j.. F. Osgood now has in he
: possession French watch which i!
!, about 100 years old and keeps time
Her mother carried it years ago ant
the case shows much usage.
Il Albert Beer has been sick NOR,
! cf Dr
s. chere of Lake Crystal gave him medi
: cal attention. The doctor also treat
ed the baby of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B
, Wilson, who has been ill a few days
Miss Ruth Mills has been confne,
i to her home for several days.
!, The Christian Endeavor meetin,
will be in the Christian church Sun
, day, February 5, at seven O'Clock
p. m. Miss Liza Wilson, leader. B
:. prompt at seven o'clock as there vii
n be a preaching service and music aft
r er the endeavor meeting.
+ At the business meeting of the In
$ dustrial society at the Gates HON
g last Saturday, the plans for the mex
year were laid. The ladies' ais
voted to clear up the financial slat
g of the church,s beginning free of in
', debtedness. This is one of the liv
|. organizations of the town.
n The Willard memorial meeting wi
be held in the basement of the Chriz
d tian church Tuesday, February 5, 6
Is 2:30 p. m. An appropriate program
will be given and refreshment
served. All persons are invited t
= attend. The members who have NJ
u paid annual dues are reminded tn;
H. this is the time to do SO.
,. The Red Cross will serve lunch
the Farmers Store Saturday, til
- auction day beginning at noon TIL
IS is near the barn where the auctio
= will be held. Come and eat yo,
= lunch and help the Red Cross.
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