The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
An interesting programme was given
Monday evening at the meeting OF the
Stedman club. Mrs. j. G.. Wood read
an original story entitled Nathan; n.
p. Garretson had an excellent paper on
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and read a num-
Der of selections from her works; II. l.
Head read a sketch entitled "Madge";
Mrs Atchison gave an original poem
entitled Twilight"
lowed the programme, the following
officers were elected: L. H Crandell,
president; Dr. Mary E. Stewart, vice
president; n. L Head, secretary, and
N. p. Garretson, treasurer.
A Pleasant Party.
Miss Elsie and Master Samuel Cooper
entertained a number of their friends
at a delightful little party Saturday
evening. The first part of the evening
was spent in playing a variation of
snap with literary characters. The
first prize was awarded to Miss Nellie
Hes and the consolation to Miss Belle
Everetts. After refreshments were
served the remainder of the evening
was spent in dancing Mr.. and Mrs.
Stewart. Miss Julia Whitmer and Mr..
Mccain assisted in entertaining.
The invited guests were Miss Jessie
Campbell, Miss Belle Everetts, Miss
Nellie lies, Miss Lugrace Whitmer, Miss
Mary Jennings, Miss Matte Rogers,
Miss Gertrude Boam: Masters Ben
gomery, Ed Garvey, Roy Maxwell.
Stacy HadIey and Charles Wentworth.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. C. B. Reed and children returned
Sunday from a two weeks visit in
Peoria. ILL.,, with Mr.. Reeds brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Strawbridge and
little son left Tuesday for their home in
Chicago after a several weeks visit
with Mrs. Strawbridge's parents, Mr.
and Mrs A ]. Ewart
Mr. and Mrs. n. A. Hurd have re-
turned from Galva, Ill.
Mrs. A ]. Padgham. who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Walter Little
field, left Tuesday for her home in San
ia Ana, Gala.
Mr.. Edwin Knowles has been confined
to his home with the grip for the past
two weeks
Miss Helen Higgins returned to her
home in Kansas City this morning after
a few days visit with Mrs. George p
Ashton.
to Ottawa Tuesday; from there they
will go to kansas City to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Stoddard.
Mrs. c. H. Matson went to Solomon
today for weeks visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. S. Quinton left Tues
day for short trip to ST. Louis.
Mrs. l. w. Willitts and little son have
gone to Tulsa, I. T., to join Mr.. Willitts
who expects to go into business there
Mrs. E C. Wikidal left today for Can
ton, Ohio, to visit her daughter, Mrs
John wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Palmer and daugh-
ter Lutte have returned from a visit in
Chicago
Mr. Joe Wilson has returned from
wer&worth military academy and is
The Felicity club will be entertained
next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Ed
win Lang.
entertain the graduating class of the
high school this evening
Mr. George Goddard of Argentine is
in the city visiting his mother, Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Gully and son Earl
left Tuesday for a few days visit IN
Chicago.
home with a severe attack Of the grip.
Mrs. James p. Row1ey will leave
Thursday for Chicago to resume her
art studies.
The Imperial club is recognizing and
will give their first party of the new
series in about three weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Cole of Girard is
spending the week with Misses Vida
and Mabel Wood at 1881 Tyler street.
The many friends of Miss Mary E.
Miner will be grieved to hear OF her
death last Saturday at Tallequah, where
school for the past two years. Miss
Miner formerly made her home in To-
peka with her uncle, Mr.. J. NJ. Miner,
and attended the high school
Mr.. Dan Hammatt left today for
Williams college, after spending the
holidays in Topeka with his mother.
Miss Marian Axten of Leavenworth
arrived today to visit relatives and
friends for a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Moore and daughter of st. Paul,
Mimi, are spending the winter in To-
peka with Mrs. Moore's brother, Mr..
Fred Wellhouse and family on Topeka
avenue.
The Conversation club will meet Fri
day evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. f. Spencer.
Mrs H E Ray and daughter Mar
garet have gone to Silver City, N. M,
to spend several weeks.
Paul Mulvane who has been spending
the holidays in Topeka, left today to
re-enter InAitary school at Faribault,
MINI.
Mrs F. T. Ray has gone to St Joe,
Mo-, for two or three weeks visit
Don Mulvane is seriously ill with
pneumonia
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