The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-09-29
STORIES OF GOOD
THUNDER RELATED
BAD ACCIDENT TO MRS.
GEORGE BOETTcHER
TOPICS OF THE VILLAGE
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Social Affairs Occupy Attention
of People; Comings
and Goings

Good Thunder, September 28.-
Miss Florence Erdman OF Amboy,
who began work at the Tyson Candy
kitchen Monday, was called to Man
kato Friday afternoon by the serious
illness of her sister, who passed
away before evening. Miss Erdman
went home to Amboy to remain until
| after the funeral, when she will
again resume her work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pap of West
Venom Center called at the Theo.
Pautsch and Will Ziemke homes
Friday -r- ~.
Miss Emma Ruhnke returned to
her duties as clerk at the Wieden-
hert Bros. store on Monday, after
spending her vacation at Gilmore
and Humboldt, Iowa. -
Rose called on Miss Elsa, who at
tends Teachers college. Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Paul A. Darge gave a parcel
shower for Miss Ida Matzke at her
home Thursday evening About
twenty five girl friends were pres
ent. Various interesting games were
played. Many beautiful and useful
gifts were received by the honor
guest. The hostess served a dainty
luncheon. Miss Matzke became the
bride. of Herbert Sohre Tuesday
evening.
DR.. and Mrs. George Schlesselman
| arrived here Saturday from Taylor,
Wis. The doctor opened his office
here the first of the week.
Mrs. George Boettcher met with
painful accident Wednesday noon
as she was preparing dinner at the
cafe, when sharp knife slipped and.
| cut large blood vein in her left
wrist. AS there was no doctor in
town, DR.. A. Arnold of Vernon Gen.
ter. was called, who had to take
several stitches. .,-. -.
Neighbors and friends of Mrs.
DIDO Phillips surprised her Friday
evening, the occasion being her
birthday anniversary. A sumptious
| filed baskets Brought by the house
wives of the Blue Earth River Val
ley.
Miss Clara Billet met with pain.
full accident FRIDAY while picking
apples. A twig struck her eye and
| injured 1t. She went to Mankato at
once for medical treatment.
Miss Esther Raul left Monday for
Worthington, where she will teach
In the consolidated school near the
city. IS
Mrs. Arnold Toussant of water s
town, S. d., is visiting with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Paul DEWITT
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Heitner and
daughter Of North Mankato spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Early Saturday morning Mr. and
Mrs. Otto Peters were awakened by
horses neighing and on looking out
to the barn discovered that it was
kall in flames. Through quick work
of the night telephone operator
fhelp was soon on the scene. 1t was
found the flames had gained control
| calf, all the harness, barn full OF hay
and some grain was consumed. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Misses Clara Ziemke and Frieda
| MieNke were Mankato callers Satur-
! day evening between trains.
e. Ziemke of F'airmont, who visit
| ed here with relatives the past week
left Monday for the cities, where he
is student at Hamline, taking up
the medical course. II
| Elsie Lachmiller entertained TWEEN
ty five schoolmates and friends at
a birthday party Sunday afternoon,
IL bClAS hOl bal Lu0uy. nc
little tots enjoyed the afternoon
greatly by playing games. A deli
cious luncheon was served by Mrs.
Lachmiller. A large birthday cake
with candles formed the center
pice. The little Miss received many
beautiful gifts as remembrances
from her friends.
Mrs. Harry Gray and little daugh-
ter of Minneapolis. came Saturday
for "a visit with her mother, Mrs.
M Miss II" Elsie Radke Of Mankato
spent Sunday with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Schultz and
children of Amboy and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Rraus of Pleasant Mound
visited Sunday at the Emil Rosih
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Graham and
baby of FariDault spent Snnpay W..
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reinholt Runge and
son Harold of West Mankato visited
here on Sunday.
Mrs. Alex Graham and daughter
Bertha Graham left Thursday for
Hamilton, ILL.,. where they will visit
with Mrs. Wayne Cochran and fam
lily. Mrs. Cochran was formerly
Louise Graham.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur McGrew and
son William, Elmerd Ely were Man
kato callers on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Win Miller of Ver-
non, Center were callers here on
Saturday night.
Miss Frieda Rom. intermediate
grade teacher, went to her home at
st. Paul on Thursday evening to
attend the Jewish New Year festi-
val Miss Myrtle Buck, senior,
substituted for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ikier, William
Ikier and sons Elmer and Donald Of
Vernon Center spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Miss Selma DEWITT and Walter
POSTER motored from Minneapolis
Saturday and spent Sunday with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
DEWITT.
ARREST PARTY HUNTERS