The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-10
Garden city

A large number of relatives and
friends gathered at the H. A. Bixby
home at 1880 D. m. Sunday to join
the procession to the Christian
church where the funeral service was
held for Mrs. A. e. Bixby. Mrs. Blk
by's maiden name was Mary King.
She was born in New York state on
August 25, 1910. She later lived in
Wisconsin and came to Blue Earth
county, Minnesota in 1866 where she
was shortly married to Mr.. Alvin E.
Bixby who died four years ago. The
home had been for many years on
the farm where death came to Mrs.
Bixby on May 4. She had suffered
many years from cancer. She was
known as a good, useful woman. She
was member of the Christian church
at Garden City and also of the Royal
Neighbors of America. This lodge
met and came to the church in
body. The music was furnished by
Miss Ruth Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. John
and ]. G. Olmsted. Mr.. Olmsted con-
Quoted the entire church service.
The flowers were beautiful, eloquent
tokens of esteem and were presented
by the church, the lodge and by vari-
Gus friends. The pail bearers were
j. P. Wolverton, S. H. Thurston, o.
f. Goldenstar, Henry TorgersOn, II.
F. Mills and ]. e. Stevens. At the
cemetery the Royal Neighbors were
in charge, Mr.. Olmsted concluding the
burial service in. prayer. Mrs. Blk
by has found rest from her long suf-
fering. The family is deeply grate-
full to everyone for all kindness and
help in this last hour.
Garden City was very fully rep
resented by visitors to Mankato Fri
day, some going by rail and more by
motor.
Lieutenant G.. T. John returned to
Camp Dodge on Saturday instead of
Friday as previously stated.
Lawrence Johnson began as assist
ant in the Farmers store Saturday.
His stature will do away with the
need of stepladder to reach goods
on the shelves.
1t is reported that Ceresco did one
big stunt at Red Cross sale Friday.
One hog brought $3.50. Some pork
that. The total amount was said to
be over $4,000. 1t pays to be between
two rival places like Madelia and
Vernon Center. Hurrah for Ceresco!
The Calls have moved their goods
into their new store building and
started business there Saturday.
Clifford Fleming of Lake Crystal
was in town Saturday and purchased
an oil stove of G. w. John.
are visiting relatives and friends be-
fore going to their new home in To-
wa. They were guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Buckles at
family reunion Sunday
Bert Gates, accompanied by his
father went to St. Paul the last of
the week where Bert will have an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis on Monday.
Mrs. e. w. Gates is staying with
Bert's family on the farm
C. w. John motored to Amboy Sat
urday evening, returning with H. e.
Woods and wife who were over
Sunday guests.
The W.. G. T. U. meeting due Tues
day afternoon, May z, is postponed
to May IA with Mrs. C. H. John. This
VIII be the time to plan for the dis
trict convention in June which will
be held in our village.
If you see a streak of yellow flash
ing by don't think there is a dis
loyalist around for it will likely be
X. c. Crane in the Jackson with
shiny new coat Of paint and the
wheels look like burst of August
sunshine.
The meeting of the C. W. b. M.
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Frank Richardson on Saturday, May
IL, in the afternoon.
Miss Marie Cox has returned from
Iowa and on Sunday enjoyed a visit
from Miss Annis and Miss Nelson OF
VERNON Center.
A Mothers Day service will be
held at the Christian church MAY 12.
beginning 1890 a. m. Everything
will be done to make it an enjoyable
service. Help by being there to en-
JOY it. This is also an anniversary
day. Remember the time, 1880.
Bible school at II o'clock. You will
be welcome to both sessions.