The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-11
SOCIAL AND Personal.
Items OF Interest About Topeka People
and Visitors in Town

party YESTERDAY to afford her guests
Miss Anna Emery of Des Moines, and
Miss Carrie Houghton of Ottawa, an OBJ
pOrtunity of meeting the young ladies
here. An appearance of almost tropical
beauty was given by the plants which
filed the windows, and whose remarka-
bic growth excited the admiration of
every one.
During the afternoon Miss Copeland
played, and Miss Laubach recited, which
added very much to the afternoons pleas
ure, and light luncheon was served to
Misses Henrietta and Mary Thompson,
Nellie McClintock, Lillian Tefft, Julia
and Mary Walker, Ona McFadden. Bes-
sic Gibson, May WATSON. Florence Greer,
Jennie and Cordelia Price, Lyle Alder
son, Carrie Clarkson. Matte and Elsie
Valentine, Mary Horner, Helen Moon.
Bessie Webb of Ottawa, Clara Laubach,
Parmalee, Kate Knowles, Alice Prescott,
Rose Horton, Arlie Ewart, Mrs. WILL
Smith and Mrs. Ed. Small.
Burghart-S sherman.
The Catholic parsonage was the scene
of quiet wedding last evening, the in
innate friends and relatives being gath
cred to witness the ceremony which
Joined in .inatrimony Miss Frances Sher-
man, dauE liter of Mr.. and Mrs. P. Sher-
man, and Mr.. George Burghart-
The bri lie, tall brunette, wore most
becoming gown OF mixed novelty cloth,
of point de Gene lace and olive green
velvet
Her hat and gloves were en- suite and
she carried the usual bridal bouquet.
The bridesmaid. Miss Flossie Sherman,
wore a stylish costume of greene lans-
downe combined with black velvet and
cream lace, with hat and gloves to match
and carried a big bunch of La France
roses.
Mr.. r. F. Hodgins acted as best man.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
which was performed by Father Hayden
the guests went to the home of the
brides parents where a wedding supper
was served
Mr.. and Mrs. Burghart will be at home
to their friends after April 20 at 253 East
Eighth street
Surprise Party.
Mr.. Joe Andrews was pleasantly sur
prised at his home last evening by a
party of 'Emasqueraders." Light refresh
ments were served and the guests de-
parted at late hour. Those present in
costume were Misses Lura Boyd, sailor
girl; Inez Hubbard, old lady; Hattie Bit
ties, flower girl; Stella Nash, grandma;
Birdie Donnelly, 'sUp to date, TOpsy;"
Emma Spencer, school girl; Messrs. Rus
sell Harris, Spaniard; Harry Porter, Bill
Nye; A Peterson, Turk; Frank Cowen,
Indian; Will Petit, Uncle Sam: Sam
Zimmerman, "One of Coxey's recruits"
Little Party.
Miss Maggie Lowrie entertained the
members OF the o. d. c. club and their
gentlemen friends last evening at her
home, 624 Jefferson street. Among
those present were Misses Minnie Wall,
Myrtle Howard, Esther Miller, Agnes
Lowrie, and Messrs. Tom Miller, James
Coggins, James Miller and Ralph Boyd.
Dime Thimble.
The dime thimble party this afternoon
for the benefit of the Orphans home,
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with ladies who were sure Of having
lovely time besides adding their mite to
a worthy cause. The needle work
laid aside now and then to listen to some
music, which was a pleasing variation
and light refreshments were served.
Ladies' Music Club.
The Ladies' Music club gave their an
nual public recital last evening at Unity
church. The programme was an excel
lent one, and was we'll rendered. The
church was crowded and the entertain
ment was a very enjoyable one. The
were the vocal solos by Miss Misses
Florence HOLSTER and Margaret Horne,
and the piano solo by Miss Gertrude
Tracy, and the piano quartette. the last
number on the programme.
George Mccoy, having accepted
position as travelling salesman for the
Heinz Pickle and Vinegar company of
Pittsburg, Pa, has gone to his new field
of action, which includes southern Kan
sas, Oklahoma and southwestern Mis-
souri,.
Miss May Everett will leave this week
for Denver.
Mrs. Edwin LANCE and daughter and
mother, Mrs. Stewart, returned yesterday
from visit in Lawrence.
Miss Gertie Sinclair entertained a few
friends at tea last night at her home on
Monroe street
S. S. OFT has returned from New York.
Mrs. NJ. Bosworth will entertain
twenty-five ladies at tea Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Newcomer are
moving to Kansas City, and Mrs. New
conner will leave tomorrow. Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. s. Higgins will occupy their
former home at 1924 Taylor street.
Miss Bertha White of junction City, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Minnie White.
sister, Mrs. W. S. Martin in Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Woodford and
daughter, have returned to Chicago.
Mrs. Chas. Johnson has returned from
a visit in Holton, and is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. w. Ii. Bannister.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Kendall are the
guests of their daughter Mrs. Eugene
Quinton.
Miss Ida Montgomery returned to
Carbonate today after pleasant visit
with her sister Mrs x. Z. Whitfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bailey have returned
from LeavenwOrth.
Mrs. VIM. Thompson who has been
visiting Mrs. Ellis Thompson returned to
Burlingame yesterday.
Ed Nettles of Chicago, is spending a
few days in town.
Mrs. III. NJ. Stewart of HoltOn, was in
town shopping yesterday.
Mrs Geo Stum bauUl of lllinOi9 is