The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-03
Napoleon

Rev. e. Larke presented his reSig-
nation to the Congregational church
clerk some time ago but as yet the
matter has not been presented TO
the congregation. A meeting has
been called for Thursday evening at
which time it and other important
matters will be considered. During
Rev. Larhe's pastorate large number
nave been added to the church roll.
His sermons are instructive and
patriotic and at all times he has not
been afraid to speak his honest con-
vlctions. AS he was better oppor-
tunities for service it may be tina,
his resignation will be accepted.
Professor and Mrs. Melvin and
daughter, and Miss Gladys Taylor
drove to Mankato Friday night
Miss Helen Young who came home
from the Normal Friday night re-
turned Monday morning.
Waldo Oldenburgo of Camp Dodge
spent Sunday at the home of Mrs
Louisa Albrecht. Mrs. William Ryan
of Blue Earth has been visiting the
! past week with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. M. Credicott.
Miss Margaret Albrecht is visiting
friends in Henderson this week.
| Howard Tenney, son of Hiram
| Tenny of Mapleton, writes from France
that he has been in the hospital or
account of lameness but is able t.
be at his work again in the mai
service for Uncle Sam.
| Eugene Hadly. Jr., and Rober
Gundermier have enlisted as me
chanics and leave Friday for tht
cities.
Frank Cooper gave talk on hi:
experiences in the navy to the higf
school also the Red Cross on Wed
nesday Mr. Cooper received hi:
| Christmas package at Honolulu New
Years day.
DR.. Paul Barney drove from Man
kato Wednesday after Mrs. Barne.
who has been conducting a class II
surgical dressing. Seven are now fit
ted TO carry on the work here. Glass
es will be begun at once. One will
| be held in the evening to accommodate
clerks and others who are unable tt
attend the afternoon class. TIL
ladies wish to extend their thanks t.
Mrs. Barney and also Mr.. G. M
Palmer, county chairman for thei
interest and help in organizing.
The Misses Norton and Ursul;
drove TO Mankato Wednesday after
noon.
/ The J. S. Taylor estate has beel
disposed Of During the week tn
afternoon and evening and book sale
were kept up at which time man
willing Red Cross workers assisted
By so doing the Is per cent com
mission on sales was turned over t,
the local organization, being $12934
the only expense being for advertis
ing. Mr. Taylor is undecided jus
what line he will take up in tn
future.
i Next week will be Salvage Week il
Mapleton Have your salvage O
metal, rubber, newspapers and maya
zines ready for the Junior Red eros
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs George Hatch and little so
leave Thursday for their home il
Sykeston, N D., after spending tire
, weeks with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
M. A. Gilmore.
. Miss Louise Quinn leaves Saturda
, by auto to Minneapolis enroute t
Jordan Mont, where she has
claim and also school for tin
, summer. While in the cities she wi
, call upon Mrs. P. G. Johnston of s.
, Paul.
| c.. E. Decker who was so yer
, sick last week is slightly improved
He recognizes members of his famil
at present with prospects of bein
, as well as usual in short time.
"The Deacon" will be presented
the Medo young people May 1, fo
|, the benefit of the local Red Cros
, at the Pastime. Every one shout
. turn out as the price is within reac
of ALL Is and % cents.
My country first should be tn
! watchword of every individual Th
' Red Cross needs more sewers.
, the classes fill so as to make
, necessary another class will !
, opened. Set aside one afternoon t
, work for United States.