The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17

Invitations have been issued for a re
ception in honor of Mrs. Jennie Key
sor of Omaha next Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. G.. NJ. Lam
bertson. Mrs. II. III. Wilson. Mrs. II.
H. Wheeler and Mrs. q. NJ. Lambert
son are hostesses.
Miss Elizabeth Archibald. formerly
of this city but now of Chatsworth, I'LL
nois. where she has been attending
school left for her home Thursday. af-
ter a two weeks visit with relatives
in this city.
Little Miss Elizabeth Dorey has been
spending the week with Mrs. ID. a.
Campbell and the boys.
Miss Enlass. of Lebanon, Ohio. who
has been visiting her aunt. Mrs. A. g.
Billmeyer. returned to her home Thurs
day.
Miss Florence Farwell left Thursday
for Denver. She was accompanied by
Mrs Higgins of Denver who has been
the guest of Mr.. and IS. Holmes the
past few days.
w. f.. Clark who has been i'm Lin
coin a few days returned to his farm
in Butler County Thursday.
Mrs. Chas. f. Perkins of Burlington
spe1t Wednesday in the city calling on
few old Burlington friends.
Miss Stella Kirker entertained thee
tables OF whist play ers Thursday even
ing.
The B. b. As gave a very pleasant
purity in Co1rier hall Thursday 5ening.
Particulars next week.
Miss Lena Deweese gave merry card
Ia,tv Thursday evening at her home j
and Seventeenth streets.
Governor and Mrs. Silas B. Fl Tomb
gave an elegant dinner Tuesday even
ing to few frie nds,
The Delta Tau Delta fraternity gave
an ell giant dancing party in their frater-
nitS room on o between 18th end 18th
stre,ts.
There is rumor afiOat that a we'd
ding will occur the Goth Of this month.
fhe Young lady ia bud The gen.
tlemin lives 10 distant city.
The Round Table met with j. ii.
Haley Last Tuesday evening. Tie
time not devoted to an Instructive pro-
gram was devoted TO social Conversa-
ton and refresemeats.
The death Of Major j. X. Mailiy on
Thursday morning removes a
familiar figure from our midst. Tall,
silent Maj n Marlsy has walked up and
down III, s'res Is of Lincoln slice 1871.
From that time till 1876 be was pro
prie:or OF a drug store on Eleventh
street between o and n. In 1877 be be-
came depU-y commissioner OF Eublic
lands and buildings and served several
years. He was born June Q, 1923. in
Dayton, o.. and lived there until he
came to Nebraska. He assist d in rails
ing company A. Sixtieth Ohio volun-
teer Infantry, 10 February. 1862, and en-
tered service as major of that regiment
In the spring Of 1863 he was appointed
by President Lincoln provost marshal of
the Sixth Ohio congre ssional district.
and continued in that office till it was
abolished in 1860. He was married in
1858 to Miss Mary E. McReynolds. The
coupe have had seven Children. Cation
c., and MIS- Harry ID. Aron reside in this
city, and Phillip in Custer county. The
funeral services will be held at the
residence Saturday at 3 p. N. The
Knights Templar. of which Mr.. Marlay
was a member issued this call. AL
though Mr. Marlay was soldier he had
none of the aggre ssive bluster OF the re-
cruit With a mild reminiscent gaze,
and stepping always softly. as though
fearful Of breaking a dream he had be-
come Of interest to many besides bis i'm
mediate friends and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f.. Bet ker entertain
ed their friends at progressive Might've
Tuesday evening at their home I'LL ID
street. Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Billmeyer
were the champion players Of the even
ing. In place of prizes. carnations were
given each guest at refIeshnent time.
The house was PRETTY decroate1 N
roses and carnations. The invited
guests we're: Mr.. and Mrs. +. w.