The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-03

OF stomach trouble except cancer of the
| stomach. May be found a druggists at
90 cents for full sized package or direct
by mail from Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich
Little book on stomach diseases mailed
free.
va Snyder, Mamie Clinesmith, Lottie
Fiant and Laura Crompton of Garden
| Plain, and Messrs. Grant Long, Warner
PHI Lou Holland, Frand Cloud, Robert
Rice, Sy Peachey. Hayes and Henry
Long, Charles Snyder, Ruby Peachey.
EPWORTH LEAGUE RECEPTION.
Few more happy crowds have assem-
bled round 'festal board than the
one that took part in the banquet at the
First NJ. E. church last Thursday even
ing.
The banquet was given in celebration
OF the reception, into the Epworth
League, within the last few weeks, of
over a hundred new members. This
| large increase had been brought about as
| the result of a very spirited contest be-
tween four of the principal committees
! of the society, and it was in honor of
the successful committee. that known as
| the Spiritual Work Department" that
the banquet was given. Nearly a hun
| dreJ and seventy-fve covers were laid
and the church parlorswere crowdedwith
banuueters. The young ladies of the
league, who served the several paiatable
courses in the feast, were the recipients
of many congratulations. Mrs. r. NJ.
Pratt was a success in the role of toast
mistress. The program OF toasts ana re-
| sponses was as follows:
| "To the New Members" Miss Darl
| Oldfeld.
| Response in Behalf Of the New Men,
bers," Mr.. Bert Reed.
ITO the Successful Committee" Mr..
| Joseph Mussleman.
Response in Behalf of the Commit
| tee" w. J. Frazer.
ITO Our Pastor" Miss Minnie Stuckey
| (read by Miss Mary Kelly.
Response by DIR. W. B. Slutz.
ITO the Young Gentlemen Of the
League Miss Matte Schopf.
ITO the Young Ladies of the League"
Mr. NJ. Stewernagel.
ITO the League of the Future" Miss
| Evelyn Imboden.
ROSS-COCHRAN.
A very quiet and pretty wedding took
place on Thursday evening at the home
Of Mrs n. NJ. Cochran on Exposition ave
nue.. the event being the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Nellie, to Mr., George w.
Ross of this city, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ross. Promptly at
o'clock the bride and groom stepepd into
an alcove in the room, where Rev. n. Z,
Harmon stood awaiting them. He then
performed the beautiful ring ceremony in
an impressive manner, which made them
man and wife. Only the relatives Of the
contracting parties were present Con-
CALCULATIONS were showered upon them
after which a sumptuous repast was seTv
ed in very dainty manner. Miss Coch-
ran is young lady of sterling qualities.
possessing both noble character and
beauty. while the groom is popular
young business man, having lived here
nearly all his life. Their host of friends
wish them long life and happiness.
They will be found at home at S04 North
Topeka avenue.
INITIATED POVERTY.
On New Years eve several young lad
les of the city gave a poverty" party
at Nc 1912 Fairview avenue. A prize
was given to the young gentleman and
lady who appeared in the poorest attire.
The evening was spent in dancing, which
lasted during the remainder of the year
and into the next Those who won the
prizes were Bert Selover and Miss Su
san Merrill During the course of the
evening refreshments were served which
were altogether out of keeping with the
costumes Those present were Susan
II,
Flora Carpenter, Harriet Tanner, Agnes
Davidson. Beryl Lehman, Tweet Ma
son. Lulu Parker, Virgie Little, Blanche
Chandler Clyde Maxwell. Harry Haw-
ley, Marsh Jackman, Will Hatton. Bert
Selover. Claude Larimer. Ed. Selove-.
Next. Edwards. Gene Merrill, Charlie
Barlow, Clarence Herford and Will
Parker.
ELSH-TRIPLETT.
On last Wednesday evening Mr.. Ed
ward B. Welsh and Miss Virginia NJ
Triplett were united in marriage at the
home Of the bride by Rev Hilton of the
Central Church OF Christ The bride was
attended by her sister. Miss Olive, while
Mr.. p. ". Bast acted as best man. At
ter the many congratulations a dainty
wedding supper was served. The house
was beautifully decorated with holly,
nistletoe. evergreen and cut flowers.
Among the guests present were: Mrs.
Fred Gross OF Kansas City; Mr.. Welsh
of Burton: Mrs. Alton of Minnesota,
and Mr. Frank Adams OF Denver Other
guests: Rev. and Mrs. Hilton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Q. D. Barnes. Mrs. /. y. Stage, Mre |
y. A. English. Mrs Mayall, Misses Annie |
Mulvey. Mable Ayre. Eva Minick, Birdie |
Fisk. Myrtle Lee. Anna Stanton, Pearl |
Mccormick. Eva MCGEE. Lena Sheppard !
Edna Kirkwood. Gertrude Jackson, Ma |
me SdIct Jane |
Burd. and Messrs Clint Howe. Frank |
Mcpherson, ". P. Bast and Guy McCor- |
mick.
GIVE A GERMAN"
The Wichita German club gave their |
frs. event at the home OF Mr. and Mrs |
Fred Bentley on North Topeka avenue |
on Monday evening. The house was
prsitily decorated with holly. mistietoe. |
evergreen and cut flowers. During the /
evening light refreshments were served 1
the guests presnt and thorough good /
time was enjoyed by all. The club has 1
only been organized a short time and has /
proven quite a success. Among those /
present upon this occasion were Messrs. /
and MesdameS c. II. Pool. Charles Cohn 1
Charles Smy;h, S, W. Cooper. c. H
Brooks. T. w. Sargent, c. II. Fletcher,
Homer Caldwell ". s. Johnson. r. ?.
Murdoch. Misses Genevera Joceiyn.
Margaret Brown, Agnes Lynch. Frances
Aldendeifer and Anna Brown: Msssrs. C
p Fuliington. Bruce Priddy. o. B. Stock
er. Claud Larimer, John Kelly and Ell
msr Reese.
HE WAS SURPRISED.
Last Tuesday evening number OF the
many friends OF Walter Cooley OF North
Arkansas avenue. rendered him very
pleasant surprise party They assembled
al the home OF Miss Bertha Thompson
and from thsre went 70 the home Of 6r-
Cooley en- nasse. The evening was de-
ligh,fGiiy spent in music. games and
general good time until quite an early