The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
In THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Norma Holman was surprised Satur-
day by rs little girls who were invited
to spend the afternoon with her. They
spent the afternoon in playing games
and dancing. Those present were Mary
Moore. Ethel Morton, Ella Schenck, Ed
ma ConAlin, Esther Mullin, Mabel Pref
lyman, Mabel Smith, Matte Roberts,
Mary Alice Merrell, Lorraine Warren,
October Worden, Mamie Mason, Ethel
F'rizeile, May Roberts, Irene Roberts,
Strohm, Agnes Strathern, Eva Smith,
Isabel Smith, Kathleen Lord, Anna
Whiting.
Mr.. G. O. johnson was surprised
by Mrs Johnson in celebration of his
birthday anniversary. The gentlemen
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nevill
at o'clock and went together TO the
home of Mr.. Johnson. Progressive
whist furnished the amusement for the
evening and the score cards were
laughing yellow kids" of yellow linen.
Mr.. L. H. Greenwood was awarded the
first prize and Messrs White, eastman
and Martin cut for the consolation prize
in favor of Mr.. Martin. A four course
luncheon was served al II o'clock. Those
present were Messrs. w. o. Nevill, U. F.
klingaman, J. r. KOontz, VIM. Fern
aid, VIM. Bradley Martin, S. eastman,
W. E. White, L. H. Greenwood, G. z.
Wardin, j. s. Coe and VIM. Hahn of
Salt Lake City. Utah.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. L.
W. Willitts in Brooklyn, N. Y, yester-
day.
Mr.. N J. Adams left today for MAG
haitian to attend the Methodist confer
ence.
Capt. H. M. Philips left yesterday for
Washington to attend the inaugural
Mr.. A. NJ. Fuller left yesterday for
Washington, D. c., where he will act
as aid-de-camp to General Horace Por-
ter in the inaugural procession.
er in I4eaVenWOrth
Mr. Orville M Scott, formerly of this
city, spent Sunday and today in the
city.
Miss Augusta Flintom Of Lawrence
spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss
Margaret Bear.
Miss Emily Allen entertained a few
intimate friends Informally at cards
Saturday evening complimentary to
Miss Pauline Lewelling of the state uni
versity.
Mr. o. J. Corbett of Emporia spent
Saturday and Sunday with Topeka
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Merriam returned
today from Chicago.
Mrs. Sadie Hostetter and Miss Mollie
Mcclure returned to their home in Val
ley Falls yesterday, after visiting with
Topeka friends.
Miss Santa and Fe Waters will enter
tain their whist club Wednesday even
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Simms are Wis
iting with relatives in Atchison.
MT. "A. u. F0lC OF AIcn1SOn IS IN the
city visiting his daughter, Mrs Thomp-
son.
Mrs A D. Lundy and daughter re-
turned to Chicago today.
Mr.. John Merrill of the state UNIVERSE
ty spent part of last week with Mr..
Tom Whitmer.
Miss Lorena Warner, who has been
visiting Miss Lizzie Boyle, returned to
her home in FIT. Scott yesterday.
Mrs. Kate johnson and daughter, Do
IA, left Thursday for Rockford, Ill
The Portia club will meet Friday af-
tcrnoon with Mrs NJ. H Stricken at 627
Monroe street.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Swift entertained
20 of their friends Saturday evening
complimentary to Miss Mamie Grant of
Kansas City.
Misses Susie and Mae Gehring of
Lawrence are the guests of Miss Emma
Whitmer
Bishop MilIspaugh spent yesterday
with Rev. N. S. Thomas in Leaven-
worth
Miss Blanche Joerger went to Leav-
enworth Tuesday to assist her mother
at luncheon.
Miss May Short has returned from a
visit with friends in Wisconsin and
Ohio.
Mr.. Pete Pierson was surprised by a
number of friends Friday evening, it
being his birthday.
Miss o. W. Blood is visiting in Chi
cago.
Mrs c. c. Bowes and Miss Nellie
Post returned yesterday from Kansas