The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-10
MerriII-Sargent.


The marriage of Miss Lenna B. Sar-
gent of Topeka and Mr. Herbert Mer-
rill of Denver took place Thursday
evening, December 6, at 1880, at the
home of Miss Sargent's sister. Mrs. J.
T. Billings at 1863 Clay street. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev
Mr.. Allen, of the Central Congregational
church.
The bridal couple were attended by
Mabel Jones and Leonard Billings, the
little niece and nephew of the bride
They descended the stairs and took
their places in the parlor as Miss Jessie
Upton sang Thome's Simple Comics
SION
The bride wore a pretty costume Of
white batiste with yoke and sleeves of
white satin; the collar and belt We're of
the satin crushed. The wedding was
very quiet, as only the relatives were
present Mr.. and Mrs Merrill will make
their home in Denver where Mr. Merrill
is prominent business man. Mr.. Mer-
rill left for there Friday, and his wife
will follow him in a few weeks.
Mrs. Pierces Luncheon.
Mrs. Robert Pierce gave a charming
luncheon Saturday in honor of Mrs Eli
Lewis of Kansas City. In the center
of the table was bowl of American
Beauty roses. a cluster of roses was
given the guest of honor, and a single
rose was laid at the other covers.
The guests were: Mrs. Eli Lewis. Mrs.
James l. King. Mrs T. ]. Kellam, Mrs
H. V. Hinckley, Mrs. w A. l. Thomp-
SON. Mrs. A H. Thompson, and Mrs
A. b. Quinton-
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Pearlade Prescott has gone to
Kansas City to attend grand opera;
while there she will be the guest of Miss
Harriet 3. Reynolds
The Saturday Night Whist club was
pleasantly entertained Saturday evening
by Mrs. w. A. Morton at her home on
West Tenth avenue. Mrs Charles Blood
Smith substituted for Mrs John e
d. NJ. Hamilton.
Misses Beatrice and Lillian Foster
will entertain informally Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. w. H. Bannister returned sun
day from a two weeks visit in st.
Marys.
Mrs. L. f. Badgley spent last week
with friends in Burlingame-
Miss Bertha Peebler of Meriden spent
Sunday in Topeka with her aunt, Mrs.
SWenson on Morris avenue.
The Nautilus club will meet Tuesday
afternoon at three O'Clock at the home
of Mrs. J. f. Davies at 1928 West Fiji
teenth street.
Miss Edith Root goes to Kansas City
Tuesday to attend grand opera.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Palmer are up
from Kansas City to attend the Young
Wife" this evening.
Miss Prescotts recital at Unity
churCn SATURDAY afternoon was d very
pleasant affair. Mrs. Harry L. Robin
son sang in addition to the regular pro-
gramme; she leaves soon for her old
home in Cleveland, Ohio, and while there
she will resume her musical studies.
She will sing in one of the large
churches while there. The ushers were
Miss Vera Low, Miss Janette Lord and
Miss Bessie Hayden
Mrs. J. B. Doncyson has returned
from a two weeks visit with relatives
in Kansas City
Miss Anna Marie Walsh and Miss
Addie Skinner will return from Hardin
college at Mexico, Mo, December 20, to
spend the holidays with their parents.
Miss Elizabeth Tharp and Miss Jean
Hay go to Kansas City this evening to
attend the grand opera While there
they will visit the Industrial school
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Bartel are the
parents of a son, born Tuesday, Deem
Der f.
Miss Martha Isabella Wells, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wells of 1896 Pine
street. and Mr.. Frank r. Sonders of
Burlingame, were married Wednesday.
December 5, at the home of the bride.
Rev. j. T. Mcfarland officiating. Mr..
and Mrs Sonders win make their home
in Burlingame.