The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-04-26
Garden City

The L. E. Fleming. NJ. F. Crane.
Lucas Crane, G. w. John, L. d. Mills
and ]. X. Osgood cars were among
those that carried people to Mankato
last Friday on business. shopping
tours and pleasure.
The east side Red Cross work
meeting will be held Thursday with
Mrs. Olmsted and on the west side
with Mrs. Ella Bixby.
A number of men will be present
at the Christian church Thursday
evening in the interest of the Men
and Millions movement which is a
big enterprise which was launched
few years ago by this brotherhood.
NJ. NJ. Moss, superintendent of City
Missions in the twin cities will be
the main speaker. He is also a
good singer and those who come
Thursday evening will be treated to
some music by male quartette. This
congregation is expected TO raise a
share of the amount apportioned to
Minnesota and every member is urged
to be present. Friends will be
welcomed.
G.. w. John and son went by motor
to Lake Crystal Saturday
. Mrs. T. F. Mills called in town
Saturday for the first time in nine
months. She is gradually regaining
her health and she would be very
heartily welcomed back into her old
activities.
, A. d. Mccormack and Mr.. Larson
and their respective families and II.
A. Bixby and family accompanied by
Mrs. Lizzie Hughes were among
Mankato visitors Saturday.
l.. d. Mills and family and F. H.
Stringham drove to the r. R. Thomp-
son home Saturday afternoon, Mr..
Stringham and Erwin Mills going on
to Winnebago to meet Mrs. string
ham and son Robert the whole party
having supper at the home OF Mr..
Thompson Mrs. Stringham returned
to her school Monday morning but
Robert remained here with his
father.
E. w. Goldenstar and family of
Mankato spent Sunday at the o. F.
Goldenstar home and also called at
Oakland Farm on Mills Lake.
Miss Vera Kitch was in town over
Sunday being taken back to Mankato
Sunday night by Garvin Crane and
Miss Rhoda Chapman.
Mrs. French of Anoka will speak
at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon. She
is a candidate for the Vernon Center
and Garden City pulpits.
Mrs. E. A. Lucas spoke to fine
audience of women and girls at the
Christian church Monday afternoon
and again to mixed audience in
the evening. She represents the
North Western society for suppress
sion of vice and made it clear that
if the smaller places have the mis-
taken idea that they are free from
danger from such things they may
wake up sadder and wiser some day.
In this connection the words con :
corning Eli of old might we'll be
ponderad by parents everywhere viz:
ellis sons made themselves vile and
he restrained them not" Get line
on your young folks and be their pal
instead of letting some rotten liber-
tine of either sex have full sway
over them. Talk over the important
mysteries with your boy and girl.
Be frank.
Mrs. Lizzie Hughes entertained
Mrs. Mary Buck, Mrs. Emma Terry
and J. g. Olmsted and family at a
splendid supper Monday evening.
l.. E. Fleming and wife and Miss
Ida Burnett were in Mankato Mon
day.
Mr.. Lucius Ashley is around again
after being confined to his room for
some time.
Every member of the Christian
church should be present at the
service Sunday morning as the
board has matter to bring up for
discussion in regard to future work
The board will recommend retaining
the present minister, J. G.. Olmsted
at slight advance in salary. The
board says as preacher at wed
ding: eff you have anything to say
say it now or forever after hold
your peace" Come and do your
duty. This church will observe
Mothers Day. May II, and it will
also be the sixth anniversary of the
present ministry. Help to make il
fitting and profitable service.
Earl Duffield and wife of Lewis
vile spent Sunday with relatives
here and at Rapidan.