Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-01-21
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DEBORAH, IOWA, JAN. 81, 1896.
GAIETIES.

GAIETIES.
The Social Whist Club meets with
Mrs. G. F. Baker next Saturday after
noon.
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Mrs. Herbert d. Paine entertained a
number of her lady friends at whist
last evening.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Paine entertain
ed number of their friends at dupli-
cate whist last Saturday evening.
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A good crowd was out to the dance
last Friday evening, at which S. b.
Erwin was master of ceremonies, and
all had good time.
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Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. w.
Grow entertained thirty-five of her
lady friends at lunch. A most enjoya-
BILE afternoon was spent.
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The Um-zoo-wees will hold their
regular weekly meeting with Miss
Clara Morss at her residence, corner
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Friday afternoon.
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There was jolly dance at Burr Oak
Friday night for the benefit of our
friend, Brady Smalley. A goodly
number were in attendance, and an eX-
cellent time is reported.
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Mice Moxyy,,a Gf;loe
Frank Reum and Harry Holmes at
tended the Leap Year dance at West
Union last Thursday evening. They
report most enjoyable time.
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Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Caldwell enter
tanned the G. A. r., w. r. G. and S. of
y, at their residence on Maple Ave.,
Saturday afternoon and evening. Cards
was the amusement provided.
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The Good Templars' lodge gave a
free sociable at the Unity church par
Tors last evening. Light refreshments
were served and very nice musical
and literary program was rendered.
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A fair crowd was out to hear and
witness the lecture and performances
OF DIR. Miriy at Steyer's Opera House
last Wednesday evening. The Doctor
is good talker and is "way up" in the
art of mesmerism.
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Miss Carrie Colnon entertained
eighteen of her young lady and gentle
man friends last Saturday evening.
Different games We're played and light
refreshments served, and all had a
very pleasant time.
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Tomorrow evening the students of
Valdez Business College will parade
the streets headed by the DEBORAH Cor
net Band, after which they will repair
to Steyer's Opera House and enjoy
themselves as much as possible during
the rest of the evening; with games,
light refreshments, etc.
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The men of the Congregational
church will take advantage of Leap
Year privileges and spread themselves
next Friday night by giving supper
prepared and served i'm first-class
manner exclusively by themselves, in
the new church building. Pat En-
right will act as caterer, and Bob
Greer as chief of the culinary depart
ment. Eight trained walters i'm livery
will dispense the luscious viands to
hungry mortals. Everyone is invited
and the admission fee will be rs cents.
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On Wednesday last occurred the fif-
tieth anniversary of the wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Col. Baker. Mr.. A. G.
Baker and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. X. IT,
Baker of Chicago were here to partici-
pate in the festivities. These together
with the relatives living in the city
observed the occasion in most enjoy
able manner, and left several beautiful
mementos to gladden. the hearts of
this respected couple. The PUBLIC
OPINION extends congratulations and
wishes for Mr.. and Mrs. Baker many
more years of happy welded life.
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A jolly party of young people was
that in attendance at Miss Mayme
Stiles closing dance last Tuesday
evening. About forty couples were
present and all enjoyed themselves
hugely. The music was good, which
nelpeu 10 put lie INTO the dancers,
and lemonade was on tap all through
the evening. They tripped the light
fantastic until the wee sma' hours,
and then wendell their way to their
respective homes feeling much the
better for their evenings entertain
ment, for which much credit is due to
our hostess, Miss Mayme.
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This evening it is expected there will
be the event of the season in the form of
Leap Year party at Steyer's Opera
House. The young ladies and young
married ladies of the city have hustled
around and arranged everything for
the occasion even to inviting their es-
corts, which ordeal was accompanied
with great deal of sport, as a good
many of them were afraid to ask the
boys for fear they might "get the nit
tenn. The music will be furnished by
Ervin's Orchestra. Lemonade will be
served. And it is rumored that the
young ladies will furnish flowers and
carriages. A good time is expected by
all
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Messers. ID. A. Mosier, ID. b. Norton,
G. h, Mckinney, VIM. Reed, S. D.
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