The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-09
GOOD THUNDER EVENTS
OPENING OF THE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK
1t Was Made More of Social
Than Business Affair; the
News Notes

Good Thunder, July 8.--Last Saturday
will be put down as one of the most
important days in the history OF the vii
lage. The First National bank OF Good
Thunder opened the doors Of their splen-
did new bank building in an opera house
celebration in the afternoon and even
ing. The bank carried on very success
full business in the building next to the
hotel for the past six months while the
corner building known as the lucky cor
ner was completely remodeled into as
splendid a bank Building as there is to
be found in Southern Minnesota. The
floors are of sanitary tile, the interior
wood and furniture of beautifully color
ed mahogany. The floor plan Is arranged
very skillfuliy, allowing ample space for
presidents office and the main bank
quarters. A large vault IL equipped
with the best anti-burglar material and
devices. The office equipment is of the
very latest and best type run by cleo
tricity. The walls are artistically decor
ated. The second floor Is arranged for
home with the most modern con
The bank was most profusefy decorated
with roses and carnations and large ferns,
contrasting beautifully with the interior.
orchestra furnished music. Interesting
talks were given by Attorney H. j.
Henderson of San Francisco. Cal; John
Sinclair OF Minneapolis; Mrs. VIII
with several humorous readings: Each
and everyone Of the several hundred that
came to the bank were received with
great courtesy and given hearty
Carnations, cigars, lemonade and can
dy were given to all. People from all over
attended and enjoyed the evening fete. The
banks assets are 100000; the corporation
The bank has forty-two local stock
holders. The officers are as follows: H..
Fl. Buck president; J. F, Sinclair, vice
PRESIDENT H. e Mielks Cashier Iesi A. 4,n T.
director. The bank is one Of federal re-
serve system. Many wishes Of prosper
ity for the First National bank.
of this place will celebrate the fiftieth
anniversary Of the founding of the
church and the twenty-fifth anniversary
Of the building Of the church building.
Big plans and preparations are being
made for the celebration. The neishbor-
ing congregations are invited. Former
pastors win deliver the sermons. Rev.
A.: g. Bods is the pastor at present.
Mrs. VIII fFalancer and baby Grace
called at the A. F. Billet home Tuesday
while Mr.; Falancer transacted business
in the village.
ard of Minneapolis came Friday after
noon to spend the Fourth with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Houk and sis
tiers. Mrs. Ed Eberhart and Mrs. Carl
Traugott Randi left for his home in
St. Paul Monday evening after a two
weeks vacation with friends and re,a-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs Otto Conrad and Mrs.
stuemke spent Sunday with relatives at
Mrs Edward Rosin of Hoffman. MINI.
spent the past week with relatives here
and at Decoria. She returned Monday
to her home.
Mrs Otto wiedenheft and children
and mother-in- law. Mrs. Henry Wieden-
on receiving a telegram of the illness of
the formers mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pautsch and chill
Springfield Sunday. On their return
they called on friends at New Ulm
Miss Laurena Redemske Of WATERFOWL
s: D.. spent the week end with her friend
A large number from here motored TO
Fairmont Saturday and attended the
water carnival. All report the sports
excellent. -.
Miss Estella Rosenow. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Dmil Rosenow of this place.
was united in the bonds OF holy matri-
mony with Station Agent Charles Nelson
OF pig Ssr at the
pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church
at Mankato performed the services Miss
Eleanor Rogers presided at the piano ord
ants were Miss Pearl Nelson Of Rapidan
cousin Of the groom. Miss Marie Flem-
ing of Vernon Center, cousin OF the
bride and Messrs. Marvin and Edgar Mel
son Of Rapidan, brothers of the groom.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
white georgette. Her veil was caught
in bandeau effect. She carried a shower
BOUQUET OF bridal roses The bridesmaids
tious wedding supper was served to about
and useful gifts were received. After
q short trip they will be at home in Raw
idan where Mr.. Nelson has charge OF the
depot.
Miss Holie Phelps. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Cddo Phelps and Mr. BOYD
Forrey Of Garden CITY were quietly mar
The celebration Of the Fourth al here on
Monday was very quiet one A large
number attended the celebration at
Lake Crystal
Born. to Mr.. ana Mrs. August Miller
son on Sunday last.
Those attending Normal school at Man
kato who spent the Fourth at horne
xsne. MsTsass Selma assS
and Prof. ]. c. G. Kruger.
Thine Boys and Girls Liberty club Of
this place held a very interesting pro-
Mrs az an the %s
Harry Stark of Minnea polis were guests
of Mrs. Will Schultz at Mapleton on We'd
nesday afternoon.
Gust Graf and sisters and the Misses
barge motored to Mankato Sunday where
they visited the formers father. A. T.
Graf who 10 at Emmanuel hospitaly where
he underwent an operation last week:
Mrs. Manferd Benedict Of Mapleton at
tended the formal opening Of the First
National bank Saturday evening
SUPERIOR PIONEER DIED.