The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-28
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Senator Harrison will return to Washington
to-day.
Charles E. Wilson, of Lebanon, was in the
city yesterday
President Jordan, of the State University,
was in the city yesterday.
The Governor has commissioned C. G. Coner,
of Elkhart chief of artillery on his staff with the
rank of colonel
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Scott, Miss Fannie Scott
and Mrs. w. G. WATSON, of Charlottesville, were
in che city yesterday
A sheet and pillowcase surprise party was
given at Miss Kercheval's home on Monday night.
It was her birthday anniversary, and the occa-
sion was enjoyed by all participating.
The Richardson zouaves give their first re-
ception to their honorary members to night at
Pfafain's Hall. Dancing will be the order of the
evening
The annual ball of the Union Fraternelle
Franchise took place at Mozart Hall. Those
who were present enjoyed themselves, the even
ing being. as always With this society, the oc-
casion of a pleasant social reunion.
There will be a concert at the Seventh Presby-
recitations, select reading. etc. Twelve old
maids from Ames Church. known as the Peeke
Sisters, viii take part in the concert
Lafayette Custer, the telegraph operator
whose energetic action at the fire Monday night
probably saved the top of the building in which
time a member of the ST. Louis fire depart
ment.
Mr.. Edward Bayliss now practicing physi-
clan in Dayton, O., was married on the 23d inst.
to Miss Edith E. Hoover, of that city. The
ceremony was performed by the groom's father,
Rev. DR.. Bayliss. editor of the Western Chris
tian Advocate, of Cincinnati
A crayon picture, executed by Mrs. Will Haag,
a reproduction of photograph two or three
years old Of herself, is a work rejecting the
highest merit upon the lady, according to the
testimony of those best able to pronounce judy
ment. 1t is on exhibition at Mr. Haags pharm-
acy in the New Denison
Boston Transcript "Rev. Arthur Wentworth
Eaton, known in New York literary circles. and
author of some charming poems, has been called
to the rectorship of an Episcopal church at
Chestnut Hill, delightful suburb Of Boston"
Mr.. Eaton spent some months in this city year
or two ago and is we'll known in Episcopal
circles.
The wife of Col. Joseph Hill, superintendent of
the Vandalia, died at st. Louis yesterday. The
deceased had been a sufferer for eighteen
months. The funeral services will be held at the
family residence in St Louis, Thursday, at
o'clock p. The remains will be taken to Ur-
bana, o., for burial. Mrs. Hill was lady VINO
was much beloved and respected by all who
knew her.
The Central-ayenue supper last night, at the
residence of Mr.. w. II. Smith, No. 108 College
two hundred persons were served by the corps
of walters, Messrs w. d. Cooper, j. B. Conner,
w. A. Wheeler E. S Elder, S. A. Lee, w. F.
Henley, John r. Budd. w. T. Brown o. HI.
Palmer and several others. who n their white
aprons and skulcaps, quite captivated the COM
pany ana covered themselves with great re-
nown. The Sunday school orchestra, composed
of nine or ten young gentlemen, contributed de-
lightful music A handsome sum was realized
for the benefit Of the church.
Mr.. Hamilton S. Wicks. manager of the
Bureau of Transportation of the Worlds Pas
time Exposition, Chicago, was in the city yester-
day. 1t is proposed to run number Of excur-
sions from this city to Chicago'during the sum-
mer in the interest of this new project. Chat
tenham Beach is the place selected, about six
miles from the city, and here it is intended to
build up resort something like the nature of
Coney Island, but more elaborate Handsome
pavilions have been erected upon the grounds,
and sham naval battles. fine pyrotechnic displays,
races, ball games tournaments and everything
of legitimate sporting nature is projected. The
enterprise is in the hands of men of means
and push. and Chicago generally makes sue
cess of whatever it undertakes.