The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-06-10
AT ST. CLAIR
DAY FITTINGLY
OBSERVED
Attorney c. o. Daley of Man.
kato Was The Speaker;
Other News

st. Clair, June 2.-Memorial Day
was fittingly observed by the viii
lage. Because of the threatening
weather it was impossible to hold
the exercises on the school lawn as
planned, but the following program
was given in the village hall.
Song, America.
Flag drill, Sixteen boys and girls.
Military march duet by Miss Best
man and Mrs. Hirt.
Reading, Oscar Lubke.
Tenting Tonight, quartet.
Address, G. o. Daley.
Address, Rev. Hielscher.
Song, Star Spangled Banner.
Following the program at the hall
the Spanish American war veterans
of Mankato and the World war boys
of this community marched to the
cemetery east of town where a mill
of Louis Grams. After this the other
cemeteries were visited and all the
soldiers graves decorated with
wreaths and bouquets of carnations
by eleven little girls. 1t is desired to
thank all who assisted with the pro-
gram at this time.
Wouldn't community picnic sup.
per in the park some evening soon
be fine thing? If coffee, sugar and
cream were served in the park and
every one brought their own lunch
a good social time could be had by
everyone.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Hirt and daugh-
ter spent Sunday visiting relatives at
Mankato.
Friday evening a farewell party
was held for Misses Lenertz, Nelson
and Coleman and the Westby family,
all of whom are about to leave the
village. The three teachers have
not decided yet where they viii
is moving to st. Charles where Mr..
.Westby will manage the Botsford
lumber yard. The best wishes Of the
community follow all these people in
their new locations.
Following the regular meeting of
the Royal Neighbors Saturday even
ing the husbands and gentlemen
friends of the members were asked
to the hall for social time. The
usual surprise lunch was served and
good time was reported by every
one.
All are glad to welcome the San
born family to the village. Mr.. San
borne will take charge of the Bots
ford lumber yard.
George Hubmer is having a nice
roon1y sleeping porch added to his
residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. silas Juliar and
Kermit Hernland of Minneapolis
spent Sunday and Monday at the DR..
Juliar home.
A big baby boy came to the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Lynch last Sun
day.
Miss Schroeder acted as BRIDE
maid for Miss Viola Schak of Man
kato, who was married Wednesday
afternoon.
J. McBeth and wife of Mankato
transacted business in town Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. c.. Nelson and son
and Mrs. William Hullsick and daugh-
tiers of Minneapolis spent the week
\ Several of our local fisherman
brought home some nice strings of
fish Monday evening.
The high school had it's annual
picnic Wednesday afternoon in the
George JuIiar woods. Outside of
stalled motor, sprained ankle and
one of the girls falling in the creek,
the picnic was success.
Anyone having news items kindly
flee which you will fine there for
that purpose.
The ball team journeyed to Rau-
dan Sunday and bagged the game to
a score of to 8. Otto Fritske was
in regular form, striking out % men.
He was also we'll supported by the
other boys. Manager J. Lynch is
anxious to schedule some games
with the teams Of the neighboring
villages.
Saturday evening twenty four young
people gathered at the home of
Thelma Andrews to help her cele-
brate her birthday.