Mary Holley Lougee and John Cochrane Sweet
JOHN COCHRANE SWEET, son of ELIZABETH LONGMUIR COCHRANE and KAY CHITTENDEN SWEET, was born April 24, 1870 in Ft. Wayne, Allen, Indiana,76, 3602 and died August 5, 1950 in Eitel Hospital, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.76 He is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.76, 77
He married MARY HOLLEY LOUGEE on May 19, 1897 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota,618, 1979 daughter of KATHARINE SPERRY and CHARLES DEVERETT LOUGEE. She was born October 24, 1873 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota,250 and died February 22, 1951 in Santa Barbara County, California.77, 250 She is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.77
Children of MARY HOLLEY LOUGEE and JOHN COCHRANE SWEET:
- CATHERINE ELIZABETH SWEET, b. February 8, 1901, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota;13 m. DOUGLAS GILMORE ANDERSON on June 23, 1923 in First Congregational Church, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota623, 2024, 5276; d. November 29, 1975, Santa Barbara County, California.250
- MARGARET COCHRANE SWEET, b. June 17, 1903, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota;75 m. (1) ALBERT BAILEY POTTER on October 20, 1924 in Holy Trinity Church, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota5277, m. (2) WILLIAM H. LANG on November 15, 1973 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California84; d. January 6, 1987, Los Angeles County, California.250
- MARY LOUGEE SWEET, b. November 12, 1909, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota;75, 628 d. May 25, 1980, Anoka County, Minnesota.74
- HELEN JANE SWEET, b. December 7, 1915, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota;75, 13 m. JOHN PRITCHARD NASH on September 16, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia2011; d. October 17, 1986, Santa Barbara County, California.250
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Personal Information
Mary H. Lougee
- graduated from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota in 18935279
- was a member of the Daughters of the American Colonists5279
- was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority5279
- was a member of the First Congregational Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 5279
John C. Sweet
- graduated from University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota in 1894
Marriage Announcements and News
Minneapolis Journal, May 19, 1897618
Two weddings are to occur this evening, on one the East Side, the other on the West Side, that will attract socially. The bride of the East Side wedding is to be Miss Mary Holly Lougee, who will be wedded to John Cochrane Sweet, the marriage ceremony to be performed in the First Congregational church, to be followed by a large reception which will be given at the home of the bride's parents, 1103 Fifth street, SE.
Minneapolis Journal, May 20, 18972028
A COLLEGE COURTING
Culminates in the Marriage of Miss Mary Lougee and John C. Sweet
Young members of society, from all quarters of the city, were in the First Congregational church last evening to witness the marriage of Miss Mary Holly Lougee to John Cochrane Sweet. The bride was a member of the class graduating from the state university in 1893, and a great favorite in college circles. She is a member of the Alpha Phi fraternity, in which she has always taken a prominent part. The groom is a university graduate, being also of the class of '93, is a Psi Upsilon and Phi Delta fraternity, of the law firm of Roberts & Sweet, Minneapolis. He is a son of K. C. Sweet of Mankato, Minn., and popular among young business men.
The front part of the auditorium was reserved for the fraternities of which the bride and groom are members, the division being made with vines made of lilies of the valley. The altar was handsomely and profusely decorated, with palms and marguerites, and the many prettily attired women lent a festive air to the occasion in strong contrast with the gloom caused by rain falling. The guests in the church numbered 400. Rev. George R. Merrill performed the marriage ceremony, and Clarance A. marshall presided at the organ. The chorus from Lohengrin announced the coming of the bridal party, headed by Bert S. Oakley and Lawrence E. Horton. The ushers, Dr. Arthur Law, Percy M. Vilas, Robert E. Esterly and Thomas A. Jamison followed, after them coming the bride and her maid of hone, Mis Helen Lougee, they being immediately preceded by little May Roberts, who scattered flowers in their way. The bride wore a dress of ivory satin, trimmed with duchess lace, and was without veil. The maid of honor was attired in pale blue Paris muslin over blue silk, and carried red roses. The bride's bouquet was of lilies of the valley, the Alpha Phi flower. The bridal party were met at the altar by the groom and best man, his brother, Alfred J. Sweet. During the ceremony the organ was played softly, and as the bridal train moved from the church, the familiar strains of the Mendelssohn wedding march were heard.
A reception followed at the home of the bride's father, c. D. Lougee, 1103 Fifth street SE, only relatives and a few friends being present. The house was prettily decorated with palms, roses, lilies of the valley, and ? The bride's gift to her maid of honor was a turquoise ring; the gifts of the groom to the ushers, sleeve links.
Out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Sweet, parents of the bridegroom, from Mankato; Mrs. Victor Johnson of Mankato, his sister; Mrs. Winkler of Faribauth, and aunt of the ride; and Miss Mabel Hughs of Anoka.
On returning from their short wedding journey the young couple will reside in the home at Sixth street and Eleventh avenue SE, a gift of the bride's father.
Minneapolis Journal, October 27, 18972029
Mrs. John Cochrane Sweet gave her second post-nuptial reception this afternoon at her home, 526 Eleventh avenue SE. The parlors were prettily decorated with red and white roses and palms. The dining-room was in pink. A moun of pink roses forming the centerpiece. Mrs. Sweet was assisted by Mrs. K. C. Sweet of Mankato, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Lougee, Mrs. Holman and Misses Florence Powell, Helen Lougee, Campbell and Donaldson. This evening Messrs. Sweet, Roberts and Lougee will be added to the receiving party and a number of Alphi Phi girls will erve in the dining-room.
Newspaper Articles
Saint Paul Daily Globe, June 2, 18932156
MANKATO MAN WON.
John C. Sweet is Awarded the Paige Prize.
The only commencement honor conferred at the university law school is the so-called Paige prize. It is given annually to the student writing the best graduating thesis, to be ranked on classification, arrangement, conciseness of statement of legal principles and general excellence. The prize, of $30, was awarded by the judges—Attorney General Hahn and Mr. Kitchell, of the law firm of Kitchell, Cohen & Shaw—to John C. Sweet, of Mankato, whose thesis was "The Rights and Liabilities of Railroad Companies for Injuries Sustained at Crossings." Honorable mention was made of the work handed in by Edward W. Taylor, Hans Bugge and Harry L. Danner.
Minneapolis Journal, September 12, 18982027
A DARING ROBBERY
BURGLARS ENTER SWEET'S HOUSE
Turned Up the Gas in All the Rooms and Went Calmly on With Their Work.
Daring and audacious robbers entered the residence of John C. Sweet, 526 Eleventh avenue SE, last night, while the occupants were absent, and made away with considerable clothing. The robbery has been reported to the police, but thus far no clue has been found of the burglars' identity.
Mr. Sweet is second lieutenant of Company A, Fifteenth Minnesota, and was away with the company, while Mrs. Sweet was visiting. About 9 o'clock friends passed the residence and saw the lights burning and a man moving about He seemed perfectly at home, had his hat off and once came to the front parlor window and looked out. This struck the passers by as somewhat strange and they reported the doings to Mr. Lougee, Mrs. Sweet's father, who resided on the next corner.
Mr. Lougee did not think much of it, believing the man was Mr. Sweet's brother. When Mrs. Sweet returned, however an investigation soon disclosed the fact that unfriendly visitors had made an inspection of the house and had made away with the majority of Lieutenant Sweet's best clothes. It was evident that the burglars had become scared and made their departure before they had time to inspect the silver closet or the rooms where the family kept their jewelry.
Minneapolis Journal, October 12, 18982025
LIEUT. SWEET RESIGNS
He Would Sooner Follow Blackstone Than Mars.
Second Lieutenant John C. Sweet, Com-A, Fifteenth Minnesota, has resigned his commission and will return to Minneapolis and his law practice as soon as the war department accepts his resignation. Probably First Sergeant, Stanley J. Wilson, Company A, will be commissioned in his place. Lieutenant Sweet was commissioned last spring and assigned to the Fifteenth Aug. 20, getting the place that Lieutenant Langum came from San Francisco and The Thirteenth to take.
There is no probability now apparently that Mr. Langum will succeed Sweet. Mr. Langum could not be seen this morning, but County Auditor Minor, in whose office Mr. Langum is employed, stated positively that Mr. Langum had no further military aspirations and would remain in his office.
Minneapolis Journal, October 18, 19011993
DARING BURGLARS
They Take Chances in the Home of John C. Sweet
Burglars entered the residence of John C. Sweet, 526 Eleventh avenue SE, Wednesday night and carried off silverware, rings, brooches, etc., worth between $100 and $200. The family plate, fortunately was in a safety deposit vault.
The burglars entered the room where Mr. Sweet was sleeping and took his trousers, the pockets of which, however, contained only some loose change. They then entered the room of Mrs. Sweet in which there was also a child sleeping, and passing between the bed of Mrs. Sweet and the cradle of the child, rifled the dresser, overlooking a pocketbook, containing a considerable sum, a diamond breast pin and a ring.
Minneapolis Journal, September 3, 19021995
MINNESOTA POLITICS
They Prefer Sweet.
The voters of the thirty-ninth legislative district have already made their choice between Sweet and Comstock, according to all reports. As between the two, the great majority of the republican voters of the district have no trouble in making up their minds to support John C. Sweet. Though a young man, Mr. Sweet is not untried. He served a term in the last house, and not only stuck to his post in the senatorial contest, but made a clean and enviable record at both sessions. It is felt that he is not only capable in every wat, but a safe, conservative representative of the interests of his constituents. It is now predicted that he will not only carry the second ward strong at the primaries, but will lead Comstock in the latter's own ward, the ninth.
Minneapolis Journal, August 19, 19051994
Anderson & Enerath have the contract to erect a two-story modern frame residence at 1804 University avenue SE for John C. Sweet. It will be 24x28. Cost, $3,000.
Duluth News-Tribune, October 10, 19072026
JOHN C. SWEET GETS FEDERAL APPOINTMENT
NEWS TRIBUNE BUREAU, WASHINGTON, D. C., OCT. 9.—Official announcement is made of the appointment of John C. Sweet of Minneapolis as assistant United States district attorney with headquarters in St. Paul. Mr. Sweet will have the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota to look after in carrying into effect the new naturalization law which requires an alien whose statement may be open to question to prove his rights to citizenship by witnesses. Mr. Sweet's salary will be $2,500 per annum. He was formerly an attorney of Mankato. Under the new law every safeguard is placed around granting full citizenship. The old methods which were so carelessly carried out during a political campaign of rushing in aliens before a clerk of a local court to get their first papers is entirely done away with. The alien himself must pay the fees and the clerks of United States courts from the amounts received must pay their clerical assistants. The bureau of naturalization claims that its work has been somewhat restricted by the action of the committee on appropriations. CHairman Tawney would not consent to an appropriation direct to the bureau so the allowance was finally made to the department of justice and that accounts for Mr. Sweet's appointment on the recommendation of his friend, assistant Attorney General M. D. Purdy.
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, April 24, 19105278
Is Today Your Birthday?
John Cochrane Sweet
Mr. Sweet was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., April 24, 1870. He received his early educational training in his native city and at Waseca, Minn., whither he went in 1882 with his parents. In 1890 he went to Mankato to live, but left there and came to Minneapolis in 1891 and entered the University of Minneapolis law department, from which he received the LL. B. Degree in 1883 and the LL. M. degree in 1896. He represented the Thirty-ninth district in the lower house of the legislature during the 1901-02 sessions, and since 1896 has held the chair of lecturer on law of mortgages in the law department of the university. Mr. Sweet is heavily interested in real estate in Minnesota and the petroleum fields of Kansas. He is a member of several of the leading commercial and social clubs of the city and stands high in fraternity. He was married May 19, 1897, to Miss Mary Lougee.
Los Angeles Times, February 16, 19362000
Miss Polly Sweet and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane Sweet of Minneapolis, Minn., have just recently arrived to visit their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Potter (Margaret Sweet,) at their Fern Drive home in Pasadena.
Miss Sweet is a prominent member of the Minneapolis Junior League. She was favored at a buffet supper-dance which the Potters sponsored.
Chicago Tribune, April 21, 19402006
Bound for Minneapolis, Minn., this week was Mrs. Albert Bailey Potter (Margaret Sweet), former Chicagoan, who is to join her three sisters there to celebrate on Wednesday the 70th birthday of their father, John Sweet. With her went her tine daughter, Cynthia. They will be east for a month.
The other sisters are Mrs. Douglas Anderson of Grosse Pointe, Miss Polly Sweet, and Miss Helen Jane Sweet of Minneapolis. The latter returned east with Mrs. Potter after being her house guest here since the holiday. Mr. Sweet has compiled an up-to-date history of the family which he has had published and will present to his four daughters on his birthday.
Obituaries
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, August 6, 19505274
JOHN C. SWEET
Services for John C. Sweet, 80, 1912 Girard avenue S., who died Saturday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lakewood cemetery chapel. Burial will be in Lakewood cemetery.
Mr. Sweet, a resident of Minneapolis for 60 years, was a former state senator from the 29th district. He was a member of the First Congregational church and the Minneapolis club.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; four daughters, Mrs. Albert Potter, Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Douglas Anderson and Mrs. Helen Jane Nash, Santa Barbara, Calif., and Polly Sweet, Minneapolis, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, February 24, 19515279
MRS. MARY H. L. SWEET
Services for Mrs. Mary Holley Lougee Sweet, 77, 1912 Girard avenue S., who died of a heart attack while visiting in Santa Barbara, Calif., will be held at 2 p.m. next Friday at Lakewood cemetery chapel.
She was the widow of John Cochrane Sweet, Minneapolis attorney who died last August, and the daughter of Charles D. Lougee, pioneer city miller and lumbermand, and Mrs. Catherine Sperry Sweet.
Mrs. Sweet was graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1893, and was a member of First Congregational church, Daughters of American Colonists and Alpha Phi sorority.
Mrs. Sweet is survived by four daughters: Polly, Wayzata; Mrs. Albert P. Potter, Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Douglas G. Anderson and Mrs. Helen S. Nash, both of Santa Barbara; six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. William Hubbard, Wayzata.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 11, 1870626 | Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana |
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| June 3, 1880605 | Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana | |
| May 14, 1885617 | Waseca, Waseca, Minnesota | |
| July 30, 1895604 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| June 7, 1900616 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| June 8, 1905603 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| April 19, 191078 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| January 12, 1920614 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| April 11, 1930615 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| April 11, 19402676 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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