The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
THEIR LINEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Matley Celebrate
Their Twelfth Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. E w Matley (colored)
celebrated their twelfth anniversary at
their residence, 1855 Clay street, Thurs
day afternoon and evening, from to
and from to II.
Their home was decorated with flow
ers. The brides costume was a lovely
black satin trimmed in old gold vel
vet, and she carried natural flowers.
The brides sister wore a ffSh-net over
a black China silk and carried carna-
lions.
Miss Jennie Willis served at the
punch bowl. Miss Cora Bennit played
during the afternoon. The afternoon
was spent in conversation and after
a short time an elegant lunch was
served which was carefully prepared
by the hostess. The walters, Misses
Rosa Boyd, Nancie Dean, Ella. Bre-
shears. were attired in white dresses
with white ribbons. Little Harry Po-
ter acted as bell boy. Myrtle Pope and
Inez Link passed the souvenirs.
Miss c. Williams and Miss G. Par
ker received the visitors. Those who
attended, together with the presents
given, were:
Mrs A Richardson, Mrs M Bennett,
Mrs. H. Brasher, Mrs. A. Williams,
pillow shams; Mrs. VIM. Conley, Mrs.
VIM White, centerpiece; Mrs w. H
Washington, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Higgins,
lunch cloth; Mrs. NJ. E. Young and sis
ter, doilies; Mrs. L. D. Bradshaw, lamp
shade; Mrs. c. L. Shields, centerpiece;
Mrs. John A. Woods, centerpiece; Mrs.
A. chatham, silk handkerchief; Mr..
and Mrs. E. Stewart, tray cloth; Mrs.
L. Matheny, head rest; Mr.. and Mrs.
Brakeman, chair tidy; Mrs J. M. ForbS,
napkins; Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Sims, CEN
terpiece; Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd, center
piece; Rev. C. d. Olden, pair Turkish
towels; Mrs. Rarford, napkins; Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Page. handkerchief; Mrs. II.
Thompson, Mrs. T. Bass, Mrs. B. Nor
ton, lunch cloth; Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Parker, Mrs.
Solomon and daughter, Mrs. S. Buford,
Mrs. NJ. Drain, Mrs. E. Gains, Mrs. A.
Jordan, Mrs H. Brand, Miss K. Davis,
Miss S. Preer, Mrs. L. Scott. bureau
scarf, mats and tableclOth; Mrs. NJ. D.
Jones' towels; Mrs. Gardener. center
piece: Mrs. E. Page and daughter. pill
low slips; Mr.. and Mrs. B. Pope. tray
cover; Mr.. and Mrs. Clinkscales and
daughter, centerpiece; Mrs. Hope, scarf;
Mrs. NJ Arts and Mrs. NJ. Frazer.
dresser scarf; Mrs. L. Richardson, Mrs.
A Lewis, Mrs H Richardson, head
rest; Rev. J. NJ. Brown, Mrs. T. Martin,
Mrs. NJ. Greer, chair throws; Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Ridley, head rest; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Buckner, centerpiece; Mrs. w. A.
Mitchell, Mrs. S. Wilson, centerpfece;
Miss c. Scott. mantel piece; Mr.. and
Mrs. A E. Willis, towels and Inantel
J. Robertson, towel; Miss Bradshaw,
towe-s; Mrs. P. Buckner, towels; Miss
NJ. Nichols, napkins; Mrs. R. McGuffen,
throw: Mrs. F. NJ. Ware, centerpiece;
Miss L. Hamilton and Mr.. ]. Odell.
napkins; Mrs VIM Slaughter, Mrs. NJ.
Payne, Mrs. J. Thompson, Miss S.
Slaughter, piano cover; Miss A Brad
shaw, centerpiece; Mrs. NJ. Z. Langston,
piece; Mrs. J. B. Jones, laundry
bag; Mrs. E. Giles. towels; Mrs T.
Thompson, towels; Mrs. T. P Moore,
towels; Mrs. A. Tyler and Miss A.
Cough, centerpiece and napkins; Mrs. S.
Telons, napkins; Mrs. Warner, hand
kerchief; Mrs. Patton, night dress; Mr..
and Mrs. Potter, table cloth; Mr.. T.
Williams, Mr.. T. McAdoo, Miss s.
Slaughter, Mr.. Savers, Miss NJ Page,
Mr.. and Mrs. Plumm, Mr.. and Mrs.