The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-13
SOCIETY NEWS.

! their home on Harrison street. ana q
! very pleasant affair it was. Palms,
( ferns and cut flowers added to the pref
/ ty appearance of the rooms.
! They were assisted in entertaining by
Mrs. Gul6or, Mrs GIBSON, Mrs: Man
speaker, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs JetmOre
and Mrs. Johnson; Mrs. Hankla, Mrs
Shubert and Mrs. J. Lynn Smith assist
ed in serving the refreshments.
Those present were Mrs Hankla. Mrs.
Histed, Mrs. A. Parker. Mrs. z. Giles,
Mrs. Lemon, Mrs. BlazO, Mrs. D. Q. Nc
Cray, Mrs. Jetmore, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs.
Gibson, Mrs. Crisweu, Mrs. Wintrode,
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Shubert, Mrs. Lane,
Mrs. Manspeaker, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs.
GuibOr. Mrs. w. F. Parker, Mrs. J.
Lynn Smith, Mrs. Bronson, Ars.G. Rob
erts, Mrs A w. Dana, Mrs. C. J. Dew
lin. Mrs. F. z. Nipps, Mrs. r. K. Jami
son, Mrs Avery Turner Mrs. Blower.
Mrs. E. H. Crosby, Mrs. W. T. Crosby,
Mrs Charles Blood Smith, Mrs. J. 2.
Furry, Mrs. Sims, Mrs. Lingafelt, Mrs
Wear, Mrs. Dienst, Mrs. Marburg, Mrs.
Palmer, Mrs Evan, Mrs. Ware, Mrs.
DOOlittle, Mrs. LANCE, Mrs. Swan, Mrs.
GOssett, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Smith, Mrs.
Sutton, Mrs. Root, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs.
StOker, Mrs. ClarksOn, Mrs. Carver, Mrs.
Woolverton and Mrs. KrauthOn.
JOslin-Funk.
The marriage of Miss Jennie May
Funk, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
McDermOtt, and Mr.. Charles z. Joslin
took place Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides parents on Taylor
street.
The ceremony was performed at
o'clock in the presence of the relatives
and a few Intimate friends, DR.. A. S.
Embree officiating.
The attendants were Miss Fanny
Funk, maid of honor, Miss Nellie
Perkes. bridesmaid, Mr.. Walter Joslin,
best man and Mr.Fred Gordon, grOoms-
man. The bride was given away by her
father, Mr.. McDermott. The wedding
march was played by Mr.. Lawrence's
Mandolin club which also played during
the evening.
The bridal party stood under an arch
OF asparagus fern and palms, topped
by two white doves; a large American
flag covered the wall at the back of the
arch, producing a very pretty effect
The bride wore a pretty gown of
white satin. trimmed with mOusseline
de sole, made walking length; the veil
which fell to the hem of her gown was
fastened with orange blossoms. Her
only ornament was a beautiful garnet
pin. the gift of the groom; she carried
20 brides roses.
The maid of honor wore pink silk
slip, yelled in pink null, with trimmings
of pink ribbons; she carried pink carna-
lions.
The bridesmaids gown was of white
organdy over pink silk, with sash and
stock Of pink ribbons; she carried pink
carnations
The ceremony was followed by a
large reception, to which three hundred
Invitations were issued. Those assist
ing through the rooms were Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert JOslin, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
JOSlin. Mrs F. z. NanSant, Miss Maud
Herald Miss Julia Whitmer and Mr..
Samuel JOslin.
Miss Anna Squires and Miss Daisy
Hunter assisted the guests upstairs.
Punch was served during the evening
by Miss Mary Morton and Miss Mar
garet Gil6llan in pretty light frocks.
The dining room where refreshments
were served was in charge of Mrs
Wiltshire, assisted by Miss Isabel Van
SAINT, in a pretty persian lawn, trimmed
with Valenciennes lace, insertion and
ribbon; Miss |Octavia Greenwood, Miss
George Wiltshire and Miss Gail Clark,
all in fluffy white organizes, trimmed
with pink ribbons.
Mrs. McDermott wore a handsome COS
tune of black silk, with a tucked white
satin front, finished with black silk
braid and jet ornaments.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with palms, asparagus fern and cut
flowers; the bannisters were hidden
from view with quantities of foliage, ]
which was very effective with all its
soft autumn tints.
A great many beautiful presents were
received ~ the young people; the bride
gave her attendants sterling silver pins
in the shape of lizards.
Both Mr. Joslin and his bride are well
known in Topeka where they have a
large circle of friends. Mr.. JOslin has
been connected with the drug firm of B.
F. Sim for number of years, where ne
holds the position of prescription clerk
NeIsOn-VilIepigue.
Miss Amaryllis Villepigue and Mr.
Morrits A. Nelson We're married We'd |
nesday evening at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Villepigue. in Tecumseh.
The ceremony was performed at
o'clock by Rev. r. Long.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Villepigue, Mr. and Mrs. James Will
pigue, Mr.. and Mrs. OlOf Nelson. Mr..
and Mrs. Lavigne, Mr.. and Mrs. Strain.
Mr.. and Mrs. John IcaacssOn, Mrs. Kate
Nelson Mrs. w. E. McCarter, Mrs. Sam
Pan Misses Sophia and Alma Nelson, /
Misses Nellie and Maud Strain. Miss
Nora Villipigue, Mr.. Peter and Nelse !
Nelson, Mr.. Eugene and John VillipigUe |
and Mr.. John Strain.
Notes aud Personal Mention.
Mr.. Charles B. Dieckriede and Miss
Adele Dieckriede of st. Louis, father
and sister of Mrs. E. H. Crosby arrived /
Wednesday TO make her visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams went to
Omaha Wednesday to visit Mr. VII |
Hams' sister, Mrs. Lysle Dickey for a |
week or two.
Mrs. J. S. Sheppard of Wichita is
spending a few days with Mrs. S. s
Miss Anna Crane and Miss Lenora L !
Bates are spending a few days in
Mr.. D. c. Burson of Kansas City is |
spending a few days in Topeka with his /
wife.
Mrs. Minnie Bennett and son Clifford /
left Wednesday for an extended Visit !
with friends and relatives in Iowa.
Major and Mrs. A. NJ. Harvey return /
ed Wednesday from a visit in New |
York.
Mrs E z Hammon left today for /
Charlton. Iowa, to be gone until the
first of November
Jaccard's engraved visiting cards, |
wedding invitations and monogram sta |
tionery. Topeka agency with Adams |
Bros, Printers, III Kansas avenue.
Mr. and Mrs W. J. Radclif left We'd /
nesday for Carthage, No, to visit rela- |
tives. Mr.. RadcAf is going on to st. !