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

Henry. Misses Harriet and Edna Staples
and Miss Anna Rosa
Miss Myrtle Palmer was surprised
Saturday evening by number OF her
friends who spent the evening with her
at her home north OF Soldier creek, the
occasion being the anniversary Of her
birthday Miss Palmer was the recip-
lent Of many pretty presents, among
them being q gold watch chain from her
young friends. The evening was pleas
antly spent with music and playing va
rious games The hostess was assisted
in entertaining her guests by her sister,
Miss Gertrude Palmer.
WOodbine Camp Ne. So. Royal Neigh
borS. had their annual election OF OIL
GERS Friday evening. December l. Inc
following Officers were elected for the
ensuing term Mrs. Alice Wilcox, past
oracle: Mrs Lizzie Eastman, oracle;
Mrs Anna. Harris, vice oracle; Mrs VAL
india Hunter. chancellor; Mrs Laura
Karr. marshal: Mrs. Celia o Smith.
recorder. Mrs Martha Fink receiver;
Mrs Laura Henderson, inner sentinel;
Mrs Mamie Harry, outer sentinel; F.
NJ Harris. manager; DR.. NJ A Swift
and DR.. W. L Warmer. physicians; >
p Wilcox, captain
Frank Beecher returned last week
from Galveston, where he has been
working for some time Mr. Beecher
was in Galveston during the late storm.
While the storm was at the heaviest
Mr. Beecher was standing on one OF
the main streets in front of a large store
building. and had just decided to seek
shelter in the building. At this time a
severe gust of wind broke OF the top
Of a telegraph pole and Mr. Beecner
chung TO the remaining portion TO keep
from being blown away This acton
probably saved his life, as the DuIldlLS
he was about to enter was completely
demolished
About p or 50 friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w Gibbons gave them complete
surprise Friday evening at their home, 4o1
rs1f Tr.lf n
anniversary of Mr.. Gibbons birthday.
An orchestra composed OF Mr.. anc airs
Bert Nichols, Mr. wilcox and Mr. Bell
furnished music during the evening. =
quartette consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
Wilcox. Miss Alice Quinn. Mr.. Bert
Nichols, with guitar accompaniment
was much appreciated by all Various
games were played after which supper
was served
Rev. 7. N Pearson has returned from
his visit TO Heriugton where he perform
ed the marriage ceremony for his third
son. Fred Pearson and MISS Lora McAt-
lister a popular young lady of that place
and the daughter Of one OF the Oldest
Rock Island engineers The wedding
was a very pretty though quiet affair,
and the young couple received many
presents Of q substantial character. NJ
and Mrs. Pearson went Immediately TO
housekeeping in their own home which
was ready furnished waiting for them
The groom IS also in the employ Of the
Rock Island
National Tent No. 10 Knights of the
MaCcabees held a very interesting ses-
sion at their last meeting The fol-
lowing officers for the coming year were
elected. L s. Dolman. Past Com; 4
N Petro- commander: w A. Wo0df0rd.
Lieut. Com: E f Miller, record ard
finance keeper: r. II Barber. chaplain;
Drs R :. PIummer and L A Ryder.
physicians; F. A Holman Sgt, F. L.
Cooper II. at arms D P Elder. 1St NJ
Of G., = I Cromwell, I'd NJ of G.: NJ. L
Willard, sentinel. T. o. French, picket
After several good talks by some of TIE
members present the Tent adjourned to
the oyster parIors Of A. J-Proudfit where
they enjoyed one OF the incest banquets
Of the season