The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-24

famous, respected and interesting citizen"
Judge Daniels was the father of Mrs. j. r.
Iilley, of this city.
The Danzadores Club gave a brilliant
dance last evening at the Brennelxe Acad-
envy. There was a large attendance and
many pretty costumes were worn. The holi-
day garIands and red ribbons added TO the
attractive appearance of the hall. AS a spe-
cial feature of the holiday party refresh
mentS were served
The Monday Afternoon Club will observe
guests evening at the home of Mrs. Anna
Clark, 624 North New Jersey street, Dec.
q. Mr. Albert r. Atkinson, Of New Orleans,
Romantic New Orleans There will be
several old Southern songs by well-known
singers during the evening.
DIR. c. 1. Fletcher and Miss Emily Fletcher
entertained handsomely at dinner last even
ing. Holly and roses were the floral adorn-
mtnts for the parlorS and the table. The
guests were General and Mrs. Harrison
John c. New, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Fletcher,
sr., Mr. and Mrs. Henry SEVERN, jr., Mr.
and Mrs, I. A; Wagner, Miss New, Miss
and Mr.. William l.. Taylor.
Mrs. Theodore Varney gave a Christmas
1II1ncheon yesterday for Miss Clough and
Fletcher. The table was decorated with
holly, red roses and candles the Christmas
color prevailing throughout. The name cards
pore small heads in water c0lors. The draw
ing room was also trimmed with holly, the
branches, thick with berries, having been
sent from Baltimore. The guests for the
luncheon were Misses Mary and Fanny
Fletcher, Miss Lucy Holiday, Miss Mar
garet Carey, Miss Eleanor Smith. Miss
Emma Martindale Miss Grace WATSON Miss
Josephine Hyde and Miss Myla Coburn.
OTTO GOLDEN WEDDING.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
SULLIVAN, Ind, Dec. 23.-NTrs. and Mrs.
John Otto, of this city, will have been
married fifty years tomorrow, Dec. "a.
They were married in New York city inn
mediately after their arrival at Castle Gar
den from Germany Dec. "a 1S47. Mr. and
Mrs Otto have lived in this city number
of years and have enjoyed the respect and
esteem of a host of friends and acquaint-
ances. 1t was the intention of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto to celebrate their golden wedding in
due form, but the health of Mrs. Otto in
terferes. John Otto was born in Germany
nearly SeVenty-tWO years ago and came to
America when he was nearly twenty-one
years old. Mr.. Otto's family came that
man army His father served thirty-three
years in the wars of the great Napoleon,
and was one of the survivors of the his
torical retreat from Moscow.
BROWN GOLDEN WEDDING.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
Abel Brown celebrated their golden we'd
ding to-day. 1t was one of the largest fam
lily gatherings Anderson has entertained
during the past year. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
are seventy-one and seventy-two years old,
respectively, and have made Anderson their
home for many years. Several generations
were present at to-day's event. They have
twenty-five grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Both of the old people are
in excellent health.
KART-OVERMYER-
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SEYMOUR, Ind, Dec. 23.-Mr. Charles w.
Burkart, founder of the Seymour News, and
Miss Marie Overmyer, editor of the News,
were married this evening by Father C. J..
Conrad. Miss Emma Burkart acted as
bridesmaid and Mr.. George j. Strassberg,
Of Cincinnati, was the best man. They left
soon after the ceremony for Indianapolis.
The bride is sister of Hon. John Over
myer, of North Vernon, and Hon. David
OVermyer, of Topeka, Kan
MCARTY-DOUGHTY.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Dec. 23.-Greeley p
McCarty, u well-known teacher of this
city, and Miss Maud Doughty, daughter
of L. J. Doughty, were married at the
brides home this evening by Rev. G. w.
Tinsley assisted by Rev. j. H. MacNeill.
The affair was attended by large COM
pany of invited guests.
ALLEN-WALTERS.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, Dec 23--Henry o.
Allen and Miss Ida M. Walters, prominent
young people of near Leesville, this coun-
~, We're married in this city yesterday
Hon. Judge w. B. Christler officiating.