The Mankato free press., 1923-06-15


Thursday from Rochester, where
she had been recuperating after
submitting to two operations. Since
coming home Mrs Selby has been
gaining in strength daily. This is
good news to her family and many
friends.
From Mr.. Selby, principal of the
public school, we learn that Allan
Rambo, sophomore in the local
high school, deserves special men
ton again this month. He succeeded
in getting his name placed on the
honor roll for the ninth month OF
school. There are four pupils, who
made a perfect attendance record
in school the year that has just
passed. They are Helen Lee, Rob
ert Selby, William Reich and Carl
Reich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Schultz OF
Mankato, who spent the past week
at the Frank Schwan home, have
returned home, Mrs. Schultz, who
| is a sister of Mrs. Schwan, looked
after the household affairs during
the latter's absence in Pipestone
where she attended the Baptist as
soclation, being secretary.
| Miss Esther Schwartz, assistant
cashier OF the Farmers State bank
spent the week end and over sun
| day with friends in Granada.
Last Sunday was children's day
at the Methodist church and was
beautifully observed Sunday morn
ing. The sermon hour was given
over to the program. The church
was packed to the doors with the
parents and interested friends who
listened most attentively to the
splendid program. A number OF
| songs, recitations were given by the
little folks in the primary depart
ment. which made a hit with the
audience. Other classes gave their
parts with the same sincerity and
earnestness as the little ones. Al
the conclusion Of the program Rev
1llingworth conducted infant baptis
NAL services. DR.. and Mrs. J. z.
Arnold, two little daughters Beth
and Helen. Mr.. and Mrs. John Kien
holz and little daughter Betty and
Bruce, the second son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris Hanson were baptized
the parents acting as sponsors
There was a class OF six boys and
girls. who were received into the
church at this time.
A. R. Cotherman. cashier at the
! State bank with his wife and sor
ROLAND left Wedn esday morning fol
Winnebago, where they joined the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Cotherman and started on mo
tor vacation Of about three weeks
They will visit relatives at Monroe
Wis, and Buroda, Mich. We all wish
them a pleasant trip and safe re-
turn. President W. W. Griffith will
be cashier and attend to other bank
business during Mr.. Cotherman's
absence.
Chris Hanson, proprietor Of the
village dairy, had his herd given the
tubercular test last week in con
sequence OF which his cows are
wearing aluminium tags. which sig
their patrons Of pure. wholesome
milk
Postmaster A. w Petrich is in
Minneapolis attending the state and
tri- state postmasters' convention
Mr. Petrich expects to get home
Thursday.
Miss Julia Nelson went to Elmore
| Saturday evening for a few DAYS
visit among friends she made while
teaching in the public schools OF
that place two years ago.
Miss Selma Petrich went Thurs
day to Mankato. where she visited
her brother Hobert and family, also
her friend Miss Alice Nelson On
the Olson Patterson wedding. The
bride and Miss Petrich were class
mates at the Mankato State Teach
ers' college and later were co.
workers in the Duluth schools.
Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Huli2e and
children enroute to Ivanhoe. Iowa
stopped off in Vernon Monday fol
an over night visit with Rev. and
Mrs. H. Illingworth.
Tuesday morning Rev. and Mrs
H. Illingworth and little daughter
Marie left by auto for Minneapolis
where they will spend the comine
three weeks. Mr.. Illingworth vii
attend the summer school for towr
and country pastors at Hamline
During his absence the Methodist
pulpit will be filled by Rev. Case o.
Msnkato
What might easily have been q
fatal accident occurred Monday af,
ternoon in front Of the Edward Mer
tersdorf residence, when big
Buick car bumped into a Ford cal
and landed car. occupants and al
into the ditch. The Buick car never
stopped. but rushed madly on
| Fortunately someone got their mum
ber and arrests are expected soon
The occupants in the car who were
thrown into the ditch, were Mr.. and
Mrs. Thornstrom and three children
and an old gentleman from Man
kato. They were on their way home
when the accident took place. With
the exception Of the two small chill
dren, all were hurt, some much
more than others. DR.. J. E. Arnold
was called and dressed the wounds
and made them as comfortable as
possible. Sheriff Ario was called and
at about seven o'clock the car was
repaired and the family taken home
Part of them went in the Ario car
| Mrs. T. H. Dredge Of Mime
apolis, who is spending a few weeks
with her daughter. Mrs. Jessie
Barnes. went to Amboy Tuesday fol
few days visit with her eldest sor
Howard and family.
Mrs Effie Francis returned Fri
day evening from Blue Earth, where
she attended the meeting Of the
second district federated clubs as a
delegate from North Vernon. Mrs
Francis reports a most wonderful
meeting and every moment an en-
joyable one.