The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-27

! Observation-Disclosures.
! A very pretty wedding occurred Thurs
! day evening at 702 w. Sixth street, the
contracting parties being Miss Lena
Kraener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
| Chas Kraemer, to Mr.. Fred E. Craddock.
a popular employee of the Hall O. Donald
company. Shortly after 1880 o'clock the
Alham bra mandolin club. behind bank
of palms, struck up the stirring notes of
Memberships wedding march The
wedding party then entered, MIR. Grad
dock accompanied by Mr. G. L Simpson
as groomsman. Miss Kraemer by Miss
] Helm as bridesmaid, the party proceed
ed to the front parfor where, in a bower
of roses, carnations and palms, the Rev.
Mr.. Anderson met them, and while the
mandolins softly played De Koven's
so Promise Me-" he read the simple
/ but beautiful Presbyterian service.
After congratulations from their friends,
| Mr.. aud Mrs CraddOck led the party to
the dining room, where an elaborate
course dinner was served.
Mr.. and Mrs Craddock were the re-
cipients of numerous and costly presents
from friends here aud in the east and
south.
The bride was robed in cream silk, cut
decollette, with pearl trimmings. Miss
Helm was attired in white silk, cut high
in the neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Craddock will reside in
the comfortable home which they have
furnished and in which they were mar
ried. They will be at home to friends
after May 10. Those present were Mr..
and Mira. F. Durein, Mr.. and MrA c. Mil
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs C. Kraemer, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Mosier, Mrs. Helm, Mrs Nichols,
Miss c. Boltz, Miss Alice Schulz, Miss
Helen Schafer, Miss Annie Kraemer,
Mr. and Mrs. ]. W. Brumick, New York;
r. B. Craddock, RockDort, Texas; G. l.
Simpson, Chas. Schneivel, Henry Clutch,
]. Taylor, c. E. Wayne, ]. Nichols, S.
Moser, J. w. Wayne.SA Helm, g. II. Tip
ton and J. w. Kraemer
Pleasant Surprise Party.
A surprise party was given on Wednes-
day evening to Mr. and Mrs. ]. G. Rode
meyer at 914 West Eighth street, it being
their sixth wedding anniversary. The
guests came with well filed baskets,
provided for the occasion, and among
other things presented the host. and
hostess with an elegant banquet lamp
A most enjoyable evening was passed.
Among those present were: Messrs and
Mesdames F. L. Sexton, J. Babcock, L.
Staples. L. Croker, c. D. Startzman, j.
Reed, Hamilton, w Fl. Frampton, R. NJ
Frampton, Chas. Sweringen, j. G. Rogers,
! Mrs. lvey FramDton, Mrs. Susan Rogers,
Mrs. V. Y. Dexter, Mr. J. Eike, Miss
| Irene Babcock, Miss Bessie Babcock,
Miss MIME Staples.
Walters williams
Miss Dora B. Walters and Mr. James
Q. Williams were. united in marriage
| Thursday evening at $3.50. by Rev. ]. B.
Thomas, at 1922 Quincy street Miss
Minnie Smith and Mr.. Carl Cotton were
the attendants, and a large circle of
! friends witnessed the ceremony Miss
! Oath played the wedding march. The
rooms were filed with the fragrance of
i the flower arch under which the young
couple stood during the ceremony.
Refreshments were served in the di-
ming room. where the brides cake was
the object of admiration.
Mr.. Williams, formerly of Colorado,
now of Topeka, is engaged by the Met
ropolitan Life Insurance company. Miss
Walters has lived in Topeka for many
years, and is much esteemed by a large
circle of friends
Mrs. Netherlands Reception.
Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland gave a large re-
ception at her home "a Harrison street
| Thursday afternoon.
The rooms were decorated in pink,
apple blossoms, palms and ferns.
The dining room was in lilacs, large
bowl Of this fragrant flower in the center
/ of the table. A number of young ladies
looking charming in their light summer
attire assisted in serving refreshments
Mrs. ]. d. Mcfarland received her
guests in a rich black satin skirt
with bodice of blue chiffon; assisted
by Mrs n. G. Mcfarland in black
silk with novelty front; Mrs. J. NJ Nc
! Farland, in pink silk with garniture of
jet and roses.
Other ladies assisting through the
rooms were Mesdames A H Thompson.
John E. Lord, c. G. Foster, W, F. Parker,
VIII Connors and n. P. Garrettson;
Misses Pearl and Lillian Mcfarland,
Edna Best, Daisy Garrettson, Margaret
Bear, May LANCE, Emily Elliott, Mabel
and Bessie Moss, Edith Brewer and
Myrtle Callahan.
About 200 guests were entertained.
General Social Notes.
Mr.. c. c. Baker gave talk on lantern
slides at the meeting of the Camera club
held at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs W. E.
Culver, on Tuesday night Mr. A W.
Tanner developed some plates brought
by beginners. The next meeting of the
club will be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Tanner, on the evening of May
18th, when eacn person will be expected
to bring a portrait.
The Assembly party on Tuesday even
ing will be the social event of the week.
MIR. viii Wadsworth returned home
Yesterday from Corning, N. Y, where
OTIS SINNERS company with which he
has been travelling closed the season.
Mr.. George Letter, formerly of Topeka,
now of Kansas City, attended the Atchi-
SON Black wedding at Leavenworth
MissesAnna and Jennie Hudson at their
home in Lowman Hill entertained the
Bonafide club at croquet and cards
Wednesday evening. The Bonafde club
is an organization of young ladies and
gentlemen for the purpose of social
games. 1t meets once every two weeks
on Wednesday evening. Their next
meeting will be at the home of Miss
Emma Whitson SIT Jefferson street Oh
May Sth.
Mrs. Arthur Mills returned yesterday
from Leavenworth
Miss Grace Witch who sang last
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