The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-28
G. G. ACKERMAN is DEAD
Well known Resident of Sterling
Died Saturday Afternoon.


Mapleton, October 24.-G. G.. Ack-
erman, one of Sterling's well known
residents, passed away at his home
Saturday afternoon after several
month illness, of anemia. Mr.. Ack
erman was born in New York state
on March 8, 1858, being the son OF
Mr. and Mr.. Albert Ackerman. When
six years of age the family moved to
Blue Earth county, where he has
since resided. Mr.. Alderman was
married to Miss Ella Roberts during
the year 1889. He is survived by
the widow and the following child
rem, Mrs. Robert Morris, Mrs. Rus
sell Morris of Sterling, Earl. a resi-
dent of Lyra township; Burton, who
is employed in the mail service at
this place. and Roy. who resides on
the home farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. AIRY DeYoung OF
kasson visited over the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Borchert,
The st. Theresa Catholic church
fair will be held during the nights
OF November Is, 16, and II. The
various committees have been APP
pointed and are striving to make
the fair q success. Program will be
given each night.
Mrs. Jennie Johnson, librarian OF
the local library, wishes to announce
that the third week in November will
be observed as book week" Any
one having old volumes of books by
the old writer's are asked to bring
them to the library on Wednesday
November 16. The books will be
placed on display in the library on
Friday and Saturday. November 1S
and 1S. Do not be afraid to bring
in your books as they VIII be returned
to the owners. Book week will be
observed throughout the entire state
In the larger cities the whole week
Will be given over to this event.
The second division of the Ladies,
AID society of the Baptist church
will serve supper in the church par
lors Wednesday evening, October 26
Miss Lilah Quinn of Mankato spent
sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. NJ Quinn.
The Chase Cemetery society will
be entertained at the home of Mrs,
I. b. Taylor this week Thursday AZ.
ternoon, October q. The hostesses
for the occasion are Mesdames Judd
Cornell, J. U. DAILY and T. B. Tay-
The Congregational Aid society
VIII hold Its annual sale and chicken
pie supper In the church parlors on
oASClhOOh duu evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cummings and
children of East Mapleton were
guests at the Roy McKlnnnon home
Sunday. :
Leslie Kruger, who is attendins
Carleton college. spent Sunday with
his parents. DR.. and Mrs. L. w.
Kruger.
Miss Margaret Bischner and Bruce
Ellis OF Wells were united In mar.
rtage at the Baptist church at this
place Sunday afternoon. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. @. Mel
by. The attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. Olaf Olson Mr.. Ellis is q
former Mapleton boy, being the son
OF Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Ellis, former
residents OF this place, but who
moved to Wells a few years ago
where they now reside. The bride
is stranger In this community. being
one OF the popular young ladies OF
Wells. The Free Press readers Join
IN extending congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M Coggeshall
spent Sunday at the home of the
formers parents In Mankato.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laverty of Redwing
are visiting at the Kruer home.
Mrs. Peter Martvn OF Minneapolis
spent few days the forepart of the
week visiting at the Olaf Olson home