The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-03-25
ENJOYED STAR MEETING
WELLS ENTERTAINS LADIES
VERY NICELY
Mankato and Mapleton Sent
Delegations to the
Gathering

held at Wells on Friday, March ~.
About thirty members OF Cereal
chapter No. 2 Of ManKato were on the
afternoon train when the Mapleton
delegation boarded 1t and the time be-
tween Mapleton and Wells was taken
up with the exchange OF greetings be-
cation. which included Mrs. A. Z.
Anderson, well known here as the
daughter of Mrs. Miliken, met the
train and escorted the delegates to
the lodge room where they were as
signed place Of entertainment. AT
p. m. a banquet was served in the
spacious dining room of the Knights
OF Columbus hall. Over 200 members
chapter OF Wells. This delightful
part OF the program was followed by
q program in the Masonic hall, which
consisted of music, both piano ana
violin, which was very entertaining,
Mrs, James Coggeshall was called up
on and gave several selections. which
included the "Darkey Wedding and
THE Initiation" which judging from
the applause were we'll received. At
ular work was conducted by the Wis
ting lodges. Miss Mary Taylor OF
Duluth, grand worthy matron fol
Minnesota, and Deputy Grand Matron
Mrs. Thompson OF Wells were pres
emit. Representatives from Bricelyn
and Albert Lea lodges were present
also. Those going from Mapleton
were Mr.. and Mrs. T. Hamp, Mr.and
Mrs. r. B. Hanna. Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Taylor, Mesdames J. Stencil J.Cogges-
john os T johnston n0{ Charles schweitzer. i.
' G. Busse, H. Wilde, H. NJ. Berry, F.
Penhiter and the Misses Agnes Morrow
Verona Dietz. Glover Rupert, Airline
Greiner, Edith Alderman, and Mrs.
c. D. Robinson OF Good Thunder.
Among those from Cereal chapter
Laur!sch Mrs. Northrup, Mrs. Giese,
Mrs. Reuben Rape and Mrs. c. S.
Ellis. formerly Of Mapleton, now resi-
dents Of Wells, kept open house
and entertained their old friends.
The Albert Lea Lodge extended an
invitation TO the district to meet with
them next year, which offer will prob
ably be accepted.
spent Sunday recently with their
daughter. Sister NJ. Jositta Of Sacred
Heart academy at Waseca.
H. NJ. Quinn returned from St
Luke's hospital, st. Paul, Saturday
afternoon. much improved. Miss Laila
came home from st. Joseph's to spend
Sunday.
Mrs. DR.. L. w. Kruger returned
from Oregon Thursday where she was
called by the sickness Of her mother,
whom she reports much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Albrecht spent
a few days last week in the twin cit
les, going down Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Carl Abrahamson and baby re-
turned to their home N Minneapolis
Wednesday. Mr.. Abrahamson came
down to take them back with him.
G. j. Wolff. carrier on Route l, was
on the sick list the last few days OF
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Healy and
little daughter arrived home Wednes
day night from Paonia, Colo, where
they have Been spending the winter
with their son.
James Buell. and Lawrence Arget-
singer left Tuesday night for Montana
awhile. The former has been employ
ed by Alex McGregor the past year
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Argetsinger and
children leave Saturday for Montana
where they will make their future
home.
Twelve cars of stock have been
shipped the past week from Mapleton
through Carey and Burns. the local
buyers.
The funeral of the late Matilda
Rumann was held at the Lutheran
church Thursday afternoon. A large
number of friends gathered at the
church before the funeral arrived
from Good Thunder, wheret he deceas
ed passed away at the home of hel
sister, Mrs. Hillar. Miss Rumann was
an energetic person, who did moi
have time to pay much attention t.
personal comfort. Her thoughts were
for others or ner work. She had sew,
eraf properties. which were rented
and the flat where she resided, which
was constructed from the old Luther.
an church. Interment was made in
Union cemetery.
Rev. Melby expects to be able t
occupy the pulpit at the Federated
church Sunday morning and evening
Ed Morris and wife have moved
from DeGraff and will occupy the
T. Morris farm in Sterling.
Miss Hazel Johnston, who is {
a member of the Balaton faculty anC
Miss Loretta Mccarthy of Adrian pub
lie school faculty arrived home Sat.
urday morning for the Easter vaca
ton.
Misses Edith Cotton, Minnie Hort
and Naoma Lundberg went to theil
homes in the twin cities on Friday
evening where they will enjoy the
Easter season.
Professor Melvin and family with
Miss Hodapp drove to Mankato Fri
day.
The funeral Of the late Frank Simon
was held Saturday afternoon from the
Baptist church and was attended by {
large number of friends Of the family
The floral offerings were beautiful.
The family are highly respected ane
have the deep sympathy of all II
this, their affliction. The family, con
sisting Of the wife and eleven of the
thirteen children were present, two
having preceded the father to the
grave. Those living are Mrs. Ida
Evans, Seattle. Wash; Mrs. Clara
Luskow, Lanesboro; Mrs. Josie
Seigar,, Wells; Mrs. Frances Brandt
Eagle Butte, S. D.; Oscar and Johr
of Perham; Violet, Dora. Adelia
Louise and Franklin at home. Rev
G.. Melby conducted the services and
interment was made in the Unior
cemetery.
Mrs. George Cooper, who was called
here some time ago by the death OF
her father, ]. w. Sprague. returned tc
her home at Madison. Maine, on Tues
day last.
Mrs. G. J. Wolff is now on the sicl
list. Mr.. Wolff is improved.
Mrs C. G. Spaulding left Tuesday
for -Mobridge. s. D., where she Is
( visiting her daughter Mrs n e. he.