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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10
SOCIETY WEDDING DELAYED.
New York Clubman Ignorant that n
Marriage License Was Needed.

PITTSBURG. June s.-With the Church
of the Ascension filled with fashionable peo-
pie. Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead and Rev
Or. George Grange waiting TO perform the
ceremony, and a frightened bride leaning
en- the arm Of her uncle, Rear Admiral
Frederick Rodgers. Of the United states
navy, society wedding was delayed over
two hours yesterday because the groom had
failed to procure license. The nuptials or
Miss Martha Chambers Rodgers, daughter
of Mrs Galbraith Perry Rodgers and de-
scendaut of Commodore Ferry, and w.
Albert Pease. jr., prominent New YORK
clubman. were TO have been solemnized az
noon The ceremony was about to proceed
when Bishop Whitehead asked for the
license The groom almost tainted as he
explained he did not know a permit was
necessary. The bishop thereupon refused TO
perform the ceremony until a license was
procured One of the groomsmen telephoned
to the county register, who insisted on the
groom appearing at his office personally.
Bishop Whitehead explained the situation to
the guests as the groom and one of his at
tendants jumped into a carriage and started
on a record breaking race for the court
house. four miles away. 1t was O'Clock be-
fore they returned.
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Mcd,caI Association Adjourp..

COLUMBUS o., June 9.-The final session
of the American Medical Association was
held to-day. The United States government
was asked by resolution TO pay the ex-
penses of the delegates to the International
Medical Congress at Brussels. The new
executive committee was announced as fol-
lows: Chairman. DIR. W. ]. Herdman: vice
chairman. DIR. W. j. Mayo. Rochester.
Philadelphia. Dr. II. z. Tuliey. Louisville.
Ky.
President Matthews announced the follow
ing appointment OF delegates: British Medi-
cal Association. at Portsmouth. Eng. Drs.
George l.. Cole and II. G.. Brainerd Los
Angeles: DIR. Osborn. St. Helena Inter
Drs. Frederick Peterson and c.. II. Hughes
Missouri: E r. Campbell. Vermont: II. o.
Morry Massachusetts; j. G. Garden and
l.. III. Montgomery Pennsylvania: A. "a
Jones and DR. Lowery. Nebraska: j. B. Jea-
kins. Michigan. and L. r. Coleman. Ohio.
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JUSTICE COURT EVILS.
Testimony Before the Chicago Baxter
investigating COMMITTEES.

CHICAGO. June 9.-Methods of police JUS
tees aud constables were taken up to-day
by the Baxter investigation committee. Lit
giants who have been compelled TO go twenty
or thirty miles into the country TO defend
trivial judgments. and who have been. ac-
cording to their stories, loaded with Excess
sive court and constable costs, were on the
witness stand most of the session. The sto-
ries evidently made a deep impression on
the members of the committee, and II was
said that bill would be prepared for pres
entation to the next Legislature remedying
IA far as possible the so-called justice court
evils.
Justice Edgar. of the Logan-square Court
and Justice Bowman. of GrosSdaie were
questioned regarding charges made against
alleged illegal practices in their courts. JUS
tice Edgar denied all knowledge of the slot
machine cases. Justice Bowman was sharp
ly Intercepted as 10 his schedule OF court
costs. all of the members of the committee
taking turns in asking him questions. JUS
tice Bowman's court docket apparently
showed many cases in which the amount
sued for was between 40 and so cents, where
as costs in every instance were A60. The
justice admitted most OF his cases came
from the city and said the lawyers liked
little outing in the country Investiga-
ton along this line Will be continued to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Chicago to Have Hotel Managed by
and for Women Only.

CHICAGO. June e.-within two weeks
Chicago will have hotel conducted by anG
exclusive for women. A ten-year lease has
been taken on the l00-room hotel building in
Michigan avenue, known as the Richelieu
annex and for the last six weeks workmen
have been putting it in condition for occu-
pancy. When completed it is to be home
for Chicago business women and women
travellers 1t will be called the Laurel Club
Hotel Four women from the directory of
the club will have full management. Women
clerks will be employed and the only men
abe ut the place will be porters and other
ser ANTS to do the heavy work. Cnaperons
will be furnished for dinner parties. Out
ings and entertainments Of a social nature
will be given a the hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Representative Bland. who is dying at his
home In Missouri. is one OF the men who
has been in Congress nearly an entire gen.
GRAFTON lie entered the Forty-third Con-
gross and served TO the close OF the last,
the Fifty-ffth. except one term. the Fifty
fourth. when ne was swept away by the
tidal wave which gave Missouri a Repub-
hcan majority. OF twenty-six years he
r<rved twepty-four. His name was con-
neoted with the FIRST bin in the House which
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New York and Chicago.

New York Letter.
Mr.. Astor found fault with Chicago "a a
memorable letter. written some years ago.
descriptive Of the Western metropolis be-
cause the inhabitants sat on the front DOOR
steps. New York had a great laugh at Chi
cago on that occasion and afterward sup
plemented tbs criticism by comments on the
discovery, made by an explorer. that the
members OF fashionable society wore dress
Numbering this criticism. and evidently
feeling sore about IL. notes that. while the
inhabitants OF New York may not be adj
dicted TO the faults complained OF by Mr.
Astor. every man. woman and child In the
metropolis hangs out OF the windows. In il
said that the inhabitants OF New York haze
markable practices that the skin on their alb
domlnal regions resembles In texture and
This II probably SANDER but the report q
nevertheless current :
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

General Henderson can give representa-
tives advice in the settlement of postoffice
contests that will be useful TO them. He
holds the election himself, permits none but
Republicans TO vote. gives each voter a
cigar. counts the votes and then calls the
candidates. to whom he says: "All of you
, have had fair chance. Mr.. A has most
votes and will be recommended for the
o07re
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.
Can be found at the following places:
VIEW YORk-Astor House.

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORk-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House. p o. News Co. 2i7
Dearborn street. Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
CINCINNATI. r. Hawley & Co.. ia Vine
street.
LOUIsvILLE-C. 7. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets. ard Louisville
Book Co, 25s Fourth avenue
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wilard's Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Mudge-Did ever tell you the story about
the cat and the electric fan?
Yabsley-I don't remember. When did you
hear it2
Mudge-About a month ago.
Yabsley-Oh, Then you have told it to me
at least three times
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

works. The broader franchises for steam
railroads and telegraphs will not be allotted
Yet. The War Department. should this de-
cisicn be confirmed. will be guided largely
by the feeling of communities affected. Con-
trary 10 general belief the Foraker resolu-
applies. only 10 Cuba and not to Porto Rico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The unanimous rejection by the peace
conference of the Russian proposals con-
corning naval disarmament shows con-
viction that in future the most effective and
the least costly kind of warfare will be
naval. That is the lesson of our recent war;
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Paul vandervoort. once commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army, suggests that the
g, 900 offered to Cuban soldiers for their
arms be given to Union and Confederate
veterans who may volunteer to go to Cuba
to restore order.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The unanimity with which the Repub-
Leans of the East have declared for Gen.
Henderson for speaker Is In the nature OF a
rebuke TO the two or three papers which
demanded a Western speaker. IL is graft
flying TO remember that none Of the papers
which led In advocating General Hender-
sons nomination put it upon the sectional
basis. but broadly upon the ground that he
Is the man best qualified for the position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

II Is denied that the Pennsylvania en-
campment of the Grand Army asked for the
removal of Pension Commissioner Evans.
The proposition was rejected by an en-
phatic vote and a substitute to investigate
was adopted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Col. Charles DENLY. of the Presidents
Philippine commission, is advocating the
holding OF a municipal election in Manila
and his civilian associates share his views
but 1t Is said that the President will not
consent, preferring to postpone elections
until Congress has acted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10
Bank swinAlers Held I'm jail.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, June 3. = John NJ.
Parker and Frederick Friedenheimer the
young men who were arrested in Cincinnati
on Thursday and who have confessed they
swindled the German Insurance Bank OF
this city, out of s.. 900 on a forged cashiers
check from the City National Bank. were
presented In the City Court this morning.
The cases were passed until next Tuesday.
hall being nxed at 5000. In default OF which
both were remanded to jap
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The House Nicaragua canal bill. which
was such an Improvement on that passed
by the Senate. was reported and advocated
by General Henderson. 1t was bill which
disowned the corporations which had value
less concessions to sell to the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
The Auirnus

IT don't hate the capitalist because he has
money" the man with the riotous whiskers
explained Il hate him because l have no
money!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

II the Jamaican commissioners now on
their way to Washington make any over
lures looking to annexation they should
be politely but firmly declined. We are not
making such rapid progress in digesting
and assimilating our West Indian posses
sions already acquired as to justify US in
taking over any more just at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Not at this moment" Mr.. Barnes former
said to the interviewer. Am / prepared to
state whether Hamlet were fat. But well
do know the actor who would stick to him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

: The government has sent urgent orders
listments possible for service in the Phil
1ppines. Here is an opportunity for patriot
&c and adventurous young men to get a
taste Of military life in that best of all
schools, TIE regular army.
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willing to Helm.

Mrs. Figg-I ought 10 go to that club
meeting this afternoon. but ! can't get up
enough energy to start.
Mr. Figg-Would II help you along IL
were 10 tell you not TO go?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The Philadelphia Times says that be-
cause of the condition OF the city's finances
"only $4,000 are available for Fourth of
July celebration this year. and adds re-
gretfully that this is only one-half of the
amount usually appropriated for the pur-
pose" ''Misappropriated" would be the bet
ter term. for no stretch of authority can jus
fffy such use of public funds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Frontier history does not furnish many
more exciting incidents than the long pur-
suit now going on Of Union Pacific train
robbers by a sheriff's posse. The daring.
endurance ard lighting qualities shown on
both sides are characteristic of Western
Americans, though it could be wished the
bandits were engaged In a better cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

that White river Is under its jurisdiction,
county and city have no right to authorize
the construction of bridges over 1t, and the
park commission could not obstruct it with
dams without the special authority of Con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The absolute silence In the Bryan camp
regarding the hunting down OF mining out
laws in Idaho is explained on the ground
that the Governor who is doing the hunt
Ing is Bryanite. II he were a Repub-
lican a thousand Bryan organs would be
denouncing the act in fiery editorials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

LEBANON. Mo-. June Ex-senator Faris,
who has been out to the horne of Richard
P. Island. reports that at 10 o'clock tonight
the stricken man Is slightly better. At that
time Mr. Bland was able to talk to those
about him and was resting easier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

TRENTON. N. j., June 9-The Edison
Portland Cement Company, with an author
lied capital of 81, 900. was Incorporated
here to-day The company Is to manufac-
ture and deal in Portland and other kinds
of cement. OF the capitol stock S2000.00)
is 10 be paid with S per cent. cumulative
dividends. Among the incorporators is
Thomas A. Edison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The Cuban soldiers are coming up in con-
siderable numbers TO get the SO for their
rifles. which would indicate that they have
more use for dollars than for rusty rifles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

The American "aunties" who have COM
pared Aguinaldo to Washington will scarce
ly need to be reminded that Washington
never proclaimed himself dictator.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10

Now that Aguinaldo has declared himself
dictator, what about THE consent Of the
ecverned?''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-10
Sure IL Had Been Told.

these degenerate days will not accumulate
any excess OF adipose"
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-22
BALLARD SOCIAL NEWS.

BALLARD, Oct. 2l-The members OF
Olympic Circle. Women of Woodcraft. gave
another one OF their delightful receptions
Wednesday evening. A short literary pro-
gramme was rendered, after which games
of whist and pedro were indulge In. LATER
on refreshments were served. Dancing was
also INDUCED In by those wha desIrea
Donoghue Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Wooding Mt
and Mrs. W, II. Curtiss. Mr.. and Mrs, W.
l.. Forester. Mr.. and Mrs. ". ii. Garter.
Mr. and Mrs II Hawley Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Hewitt. Mr.. and Mrs c. Z; Dill.
Mr. and Mrs George Poersel, Mr.. and MIS-.
f.. Ray. Mrs. Cashier. Mrs Crook, MISS
Chamberlain and Mr.. Fred Fisher
Miss Annie Beck and Mr.. Fred Kellogg,
two well known young people OF this city.
were married Tuesday evening al the home
OF the officiating clergyman, Rev; p +;
Hyland. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg departed
Immediately for Portland and will prob
ably be absent fer some time, after which
they will take UP their residence In this
city.
A pleasant surprise party was given Fri
day evening in honor of Miss Edna Nc
Donald Of Hamilton. who is at present
visiting In this city. number OF young
people were present and passed the even
ing in games and dancing.
On last Saturday evening Miss Minnie
Adams and Miss Fay Adams entertained
few friends in honor Of their guests. Miss
Miss Dawn Brownell. Those present We're:
Mr. .. r. Rabel. OF Stanwood: Mr. l.. II.
Abel. Mr.. Frank Fieehart and Mr.. Earl
Fleehart. OF Seattle.
Mrs. Ingals left for Yakima during the
week In response TO a letter stating that
her daughter. Miss Carrie, who is at that
place. is dangerously i'll.
Miss Edith Mcdonald, OF Hamilton. has
been spending the past week with friends
and relatives in Ballard and Seattle.
Miss Amelia Jensen. who spent few
days with Mr. Conaway's family the past
week. departed Tuesday for her home at
Argyle.
Miss Winifred Douglas Miss Minnie
Rabel and Miss Dawn Browneli have been
guests OF Miss Minnie Adams and Miss Fay
Adams for the past week. Miss Douglas
expects TO remain some weeks longer.
Miss Cleo belong was given a very
pleasant surprise Monday evening last by
a number Of her young friends. the occa-
sion being her sixteenth birthday. Games
dancing. singing and refreshments filled
out a pleasant evening. and after present.
ing their young hostess with number Of
handsome gifts. the friends departed.
Those present were: Prof and Mrs De
Long, Miss Naomi Davies, Miss Irene Fet-
terly. Miss Auzieue Bridges, Miss Tena Nc
CuIla. Miss Hattie McCulla. Miss Nina
Mason, Miss Bertha Mason. Miss Eunice
Lord. Miss Alice DeLsong. Mrs. Bridges.
Mrs. Kingsley. Mr.. Moses Gaoman, Mr..
Lee. Mr.. Myers. Mr.. Teachoull, Mr.. Sinp-
son, Mr.. Ijndig. Mr.. Stanley. Mr.. McCuiia,
Mr.. f. Lord. Mr.. Shields. Mr.. Wiley.
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PARTIES AND OTHER AFFAIRS.

Mrs Emma Hegaas entertained few
friends on Monday night In honor OF the
twenty-first birthday OF her son. Mr.. John
Hegaas. pleasant evening was spent IN
music. games and dancing. aud at IL
@ clock refreshments were served. Those
present were; Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Brown.
MIR. and Mrs. Alex Murray. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. ". Cooper Mr.. and MIS-. w. L. Morning
ton. Mrs. y. Crouch. Mrs, E. Hegaas. Miss
Helm. Miss Margaret McMullen. Miss Kath-
crime MeMullen. Miss Elizabeth Murray.
y Norrington. Miss Annie Johnson. Miss
Lulu Haines Miss josephine Farley. Miss
Eta Hegaas. Miss Alice Leighton. Miss
tre sn m n9own Mr. M + y " Mc NIGH. Mr. Mr.
Morris Williams. Mr. Clarence Morning
ton. Mir. Herman fiegaas. Mr.. j. r. He
saas, AIR David Dalbie. Nj c. Startup
MIR. Wilian Helm, pr. }. ID. White. Mr.
ray
egg
Mr. II. Z. Tuck entertained a few friends
on board the Yacht Brighton on Sunday
after a pleasant sail to Eagle igarnor re-
turned about : clock Ia the evening Mr.
Tucks guests were as follows: Mr.. ard
Mrs II 4. Drlsko, Miss Cora Jllrick. Miss
Alice Tuck. Mss EH}e Tuck Miss Manta
BRyr. Mr. ". g. k.esel OF san Diego
cal; M r. II. Psase. % Dawson. ard
Mr. Eoy tiltick. Of san Francisco
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Mss Marie Truckcy entertaine,3 a few
friends q: her hcaie. ifg7 Ninth avenae. oa
Tuesday evening. n cards and music Re-
t-sshn--tS were serEs: lato ia the even
iue Those present wee Mss g8ker
Ms Rosskoph. Miss Ifotv. Mss Hem
Ms =, Truckey, Miss N Tr8ckeY Miss
Hopkins NJ. leore, NJ Richeyd. Mr..
Arnos!- Mr.. A'cC1assy. M. Hem, Nj.
T.u0mer.
x = -
TIE r. nsa - Mr. and Mrs. Leighton. on
Twentieth avenue. was The scene q a
Peasant PARTY Friday evening. The T,arty
g sS given ~ aonpr - Miss Alma I<@ign-
toms eighteenth birthday. The eyrs,ln z
VAS S9sn. = games ard ether amu=<Tslerts
ana 4 .1-ca vas served al Il c'ciack
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dence Of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Harris, ioo4 Thirteenth avenue.
Ginnis and Miss Ethel McGinnis. Miss Ida
acting as maid OF honor The wedding
party entered the parlor 10 the strains Of
the Lohengrin welding march, played by
Miss Maybe Harris. sister OF the bride
The parior was beautifully decorated with
numbers Of flowers. AT one end three
floral bells hung from the ceiling tied
with smilax apd white ribbons. After the
ceremony a Wedding supper was served.
Only the immediate relatives Of the con-
tracing parties were present. Mr.. and
wedding trip TO Portland On their re-
turn they will live at l024 Thirteenth ave-
nue.. and will be at home to their friends
after November l.
Mr.. Andrew Nerland, OF Dawson City.
cisco, We're married on Monday evening
at the residence Of the officiating clergy
man. Rev John +. Damon. $40 Fifth ave-
nue.. IN this city. Mr.. P. E. Panlson and
and bridesmaid. After the wedding
supper was served at the residence of Mr.,
and Mrs Charles Nelson. las Minor ave-
nue.. Mr.. and Mrs Nerland left On Tues
day for wedding tour to Norway, where
they will remain several months. Among
these present at the wedding supper
Mrs. f. Y: Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Nelson, Miss Minnie Sather Miss Minnie
Anderson, Miss Lillian Nelson. Mr.. p. f.
Paulson. Mr.. Nelson.
Mr.. George. NJ. Beede. OF Seattle, and
were married by Judge T. Fl. Cam on
Wednesday last. at the residence Of Mr.
G. X. Beede, 1911 Yesler way. Miss
Trommli;z was Supported BY Mrs. J. F.
lott The bride Is a daughter OF Mr.. G.
w. Trommlitz. a well-known capitalist CT
Denver. Mr. Beede has lived in Seattle
Bee<ie viii be at home to their friends
after November l. at 1911 yes,er way.
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Mr.. Frederick Morton Date. of Ballard.
and Miss Fanny Harrison. OF Ross. were
married Thursday afternoon by Rev. John
F. Damon. at his residence in Seattle, Mr..
and Mrs. r. II. Date and Mr. and Mrs.
John Harrison, parents of the contracting
parties, and Miss Lucy A. Harrison. sis
. emit Mr. and Mrs. Date left Immediately
after the ceremony on a bridal tour.
nv y
Mr.. Paul Y. rressantin and Miss Bertha
kunde. both OF Marbiemount, Skagit coun-
". We're married on Tuesday evening by
Rev. John +. Damon. at his residence In
Seattle In the presence of a small COM
rany. Mrs. NJ Pressentin. the mother OF
the groom. being one of those present Mr..
and Mrs PreSsentin left the next day for
their home In Marblemount
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Mr.. Nels G. Larsen. OF WaterviNe.
Wash, and M!ss Annie r. Hannum were
married on Tuesday last at 4oi Twenty sec
ond avenue, Rev. E f.. Thompson. offciat-
ing. Mr.. Larsen il assessor OF Douglas
county, and Miss Hannum Is a recent ar
rival from Knoxville. Tenn.
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Mr. Milton Ham and Miss Stella HI
dreth. both Of this city, were married at
the residence of the officiating clergyman.
Rev. John +. Damon. Saturday, October
IL. Mr. and Mrs. J. n. ,Falkner acting as
hest man and bridesmaid.