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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-17

Next Tuesday eyen,,.
Judge and Miss Judge r,tt Afa Mar
Temple street T. ''''r residence On 'S sous,
MT mrs; Linforth and Miss Co..
t c leit on Thursday for tb -qrn le In.
car. San francisco The ladle, ~, a. nome 10
lhe guests OF Mrs. WWia,, nave beer
curing several months Jehnlng,
|
A party left this morpt,.
under qn.l,i the ehaperonage Of AZ Helpe,
MI. J; r. Walker ana Sons
."ssuay Tor callfop'1,'
Mr., and Mrs. Ira Lewis ,-n.
evening party on the gend V,ul give an
Washingtons birthday apn, ~ honor o,
Mrs, G. W. Jennings er,o.
noon. 's''eraay after.
Mrs, Samuel woodward v.
hostess az an elaborate lupob.l Ne
cara party on Thursday aftSrrCsoola and
'"u'
Mr.. and Mrs. smo0lav 49,,
Louise Smedley Smith erter,siInl Ma
cara party on Monday nigh, '''e' a.
On Thursday Miss Enc Tl,.-
Provo ana Mr.. Reese Davies ,r '...''as q
az, az 70 marriage. Deputy Blair os,,- -n.''
ing the ceremony. PERFORM
Mrs. Robert j. Gleudenpir, ..,,
terrain at a Kenslngton pe,' ,r Tul sl'
afternoon, A' tuesday
Mrs D. Brown and Mrs. Anna Roo.
o. Laramie are the guests Of g,I
James Hughes. VI MA
On Washlngton's birthday the o..
dlnavians viii give a bali I'm ~ '5osn,
FelloWs nall In honor Of the grsst o-l
OF their adopted country. The nro.ssyi,l
OF the entertainment viii BE- 5svo soS7.'
the scandinavian jubilee fund. W."
Rabbi Lowensteln Is in Callforr,.
a short visit. IVA %
The marriage Of Miss Alice Nsr-m
and stephen Richards Jr Win ~. '',a
place next Wednesday. '@A'
The Caledonlan club gave a han =,
Union hall on Thursday night The az s
being a most enjoyable one In an S n.
tails. " al ue'
An Informal reception was held bvn,
ladies' OF the Woman's RELIEF Go,,'
Maxwell post, Thursday afternoon ~
pleasant event taking place az the re,.
dence Of Mrs. Soper
A, Fisher and family left yesterday
for California
The most elaborate event Of the ws.y
was the ball given by the Coon Wae,S
and Machine company, on ThursS.v
night The decorations, supper, corcst,
and al other details were most artists
and the event generally brilliant al.
fair.
A pretty character party was given BY
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ent were: Misses May Lucille, Mag
gle Summerhays, Cora and Eva Snow,
Myrtle Lyons, Pearl Pierce. Caroline
Biesinger Dora Emery, Nettle and syl-
Via Poulton, Hazel Love. Messrs. VIM
Sellers, John Horn, Frank Rlgby, Frank
Smith, Carl Cannon. James Fowler
John Lyman, Ben T.. Harker, Percy
Patterson. George Bieslnger Roy Free.
John Young. and Wood Pratt.
-
ST. Valentines day witnessed at least
two events which were strictly IN accord
with the spirit Of that personage's pro-
verbal mission. In the morning Miss
Bessie Crane and Tracy c. ROoklidge
were united In marriage az 81. Pauls
rectory Rev Ellis Bishop officiating.
In the evening at s o'clock Miss Flor
ence crawton and Mr.. Charles Built were
married, the event taking place at the
home Of the bride. $40 west Fourth
North street Rev. Daunt Scott per-
formed the ceremony and afterward
delightful reception was given, large
number Of friends Of the newly mar
ried couple being present TO extend
congratulations and good wishes.
49,
Mr.. George I. Odell was the host at
an enjoyable affair on Wednesday
night, the event being strictly In the
nature Of a stag party cards and music
and refreshments being the feature Of
the evening, Among the guests were:
G.. G. Wright q Idaho Falls. b. =.
Critchlow Of ogden, Newell Kimball Of
Logan. Theodore NystrOm Of Mont
pelier l.. G. Miller OF Murray and Ben
Synder. Heber Romney, NJ. d. Wells,
Or. T. G.. odell, Grant Hampton, J.
Fred odell.
Another entertainment planned IN
honor OF the birthday anniversary OF
the nations hero Is that OF the Spirit
OF Liberty chapter d. A. r., which will
take place at the home OF Mrs. George
Y. Wallace The invitations to the
patriotic affair read as follows: Miss
Allen (regenU and members Of ye
Spirit OF Liberty chapter. Daughter OF
ye American Revolution. Will be at
home on We evening Of ye twenty-fecond
day Of Feby.. 1900. VIII will be We one
hundred and fixty eighth Anniversary
OF George Wafhington'f birth. At We
home Of Miftreff George Y. Wallace,
The Porchef Popperton"
The Opal club gave a grand ball al
Christensen's last night. the event be-
Ing one Of the most delightful Of the
season The name Of the club has be-
come a synonym for charming enter
tainments. and the ball last night
eclipsed all previous Efforts The club
is TO be congratulated upon the bril-
liant success.
On Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Barnes entertained the members
OF the Eastern Star at their residence.
a large number were present and an
enjoyable evening spent.
Mrs. A. II, Mayne entertained the
members OF the Womens Foreign Mis-
slonary society Of the First NJ. Il.
church at her residence on Tuesday ar
ternoon. A delightful program was
rendered including a reading by Mrs.
Rathbone, q sacred solo by Mrs. Lulu
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llSl|l iii ii

I eleventh annual anniversary social OF
| the brotherhood OF Locomotive Fire
men.
The hall was decorated with railroad
emblems, signal light being placed at
the entrance with the message stop"
proclaimed In the painting OF the red
lights, and the white turned into the
hall designating the way to go. To the
chandeliers were attached railroad Ian
terms and big locomotive was
set up on the platform
brilliant with head and signal lights,
while other emblems OF the order with
ilags and palms helped to make an I'm
Dressve scene. From until after
midnight a throng OF happy dancers
filled the floor, its space hardly accom-.
modating the number Of guests. De-
llclous refreshments were served. the
music was Of the best and the event In
every way a most brilliant success.
The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
j. Newman were pleasantly surprised
by the arrival OF the latter In the city
during the past week. Mr.. and Mrs,
Newman were formerly residents Of
salt Lake, Mr. Newman having had
charge OF the local branch OF the New
YORK Lie Insurance Co. FOR several
years. Some time ago Mr. Newman
was called 10 take charge Of the Den
yer branch OF the big company and
since then Mr. and Mrs. Newman have
made Denver their home. Both have
a host OF friends IN Salt Lake, who will
be glad to welcome them, though their
visit unfortunately is Of short duration,
as they viii leave Salt Lake tomorrow
night.
on Wednesday evening the regular
reception 10 the parishioners OF st,
Paurs church was given at the rectory
by The Reyerends Bishop and Scott, a
large number being present The
evening was passed In an informally
pleasant way, musical program being
one OF the features Of the evening.
Those who took part were Mrs d.
Moore Lindsay, Mrs. Howard Miss
Marsie Weber and Rev. David Scott.
Assistanting In receiving were Mr. and
Mrs. George NJ. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs.
Druehl. Mrs. Beless and Mrs Edmonds.
A pleasant evening was enjoyed Mr..
Meakln entertained the assembly with
a number Of choice musical selections
and recitations.
Misses Ruby and Ivy Young gave
pleasant social party on Wednesday
evening al their home in Forest Dale
Dancing, games and social chat WERE
the features OF the evening. which was
most enjoyably spent. Delicious re-
freshments were served. Those pres
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Brotherhood OF Locomotive F1remen,
on Tuesday and number OF private
home events which have combined TO
make the record q notable one.
On Monday night Lincolns birthday
anniversary was honOred by the Wo-
mans Republican club In a grand ball
given at Christensen's, the event being
most elaborate and brilliant In all de-
tails. The music by Christensens or
chestra was superb. the refreshments
delicious, and the attention Of the re-
ception and floor committees all that
could be desired TO further the pleasure
OF the guests. The large hall was bril-
liantly decorated with the national col
ors and was filled 10 It's capacity dur
ing the evening the opening march be-
ing led by Mayor and Mrs. Thompson.
Among the many others present were
Gov. N. NJ. Wells-who was hOnored by
a special reception--the band playing
America az his Mcssrs. aud
Mesdames w. n. Jones. Arthur Brown,
Price Frank Hines. Cornforth. Ralph
Guthrie, James Chapman w. +. Hills.
John Busby, II. r. Evans. Rath-
bun. Joseph Smith. A. X. Wat
son. + d. Miller. r. +. Darling,
r. b. Whittemore, ]. Helss Mesdames
Goetschins, Carmen. S. Brown, r. 5,
Miller, Wellington, Rudy. Kingsbury,
Crockwell Winter, r. $. Hin, Walters,
Stanfeld, Misses Bessie ClaWson. Ruth
Winter, l.. O'Bren, Macintosh. Rudy
Hodges, Donetta Smith, Monroe, Tenn
pest. Horker, Mldgley. Pearl Evans.
Ryan; Messrs. Loofbourow. Naylor,
Keller. Merriman. Walcott Thompson.
VIII Thompson. Davis, kessler. Stan
ley Price, c. y. Steward, Dr. Hurd. f..
A. POLAND, Albert Relser A. r.. Snow,
Sheriff Ward OF Evanston and others.
One Of the most notable events Of the
week. and indeed Of the season. was the
old-fashioned ball given at the Nc.
Cune residence on Tuesday night The
costumes Of OF the bellies OF forty years
ago held sway with hair dressing Of the
mode OF the same period-cofkscrew
curls with high back combs and natty
hobs. with hoops, low necked and short
wasted basQues and other ancient de-
tails OF apparel going 10 create the ap.
propriate effect OF a scene Of nearly
a half century ago The supper was
idea-an old-fashoned menu OF
the ''home made" flavor be.
ing served with appropriate
table settings Of tin spoons bone and
steel cutlery and tallow candles with
bottles for candlesticks. After the feast
a number OF the guests contributed
some side splitting stories OF funny in
dlvldual experiences. b. 5. Young lead
ing and Gov. Wells. Bishop Whitney,
Mrs. Whitney. John y. Spencer, Mrs
b. S. Young. Mrs Wood, w. b. Dougall.
and others following with equally
amusing "reminiscences.
The following were among those who
wore the most notably striking cos
tunes Mrs. a. w. McCune. who wore
a brilliant Powered calico gown over a
gigantic hoop and a head dress OF Won
derful design including curls bralds,
puffs and a big "ucking comb" OF an
Client style. Mrs. b. s. Young, Mrs
Phoebe Beattie, Mrs John Groesbeck
Jr.. Mrs. q. r. Whitney. Mrs G. 5. Bur-
ton, Mrs. George II. Wood, Miss Mary
Young, Mrs. A. w. Mccune Jr., Mrs.
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lvigian Mccune, Miss Fay Mccune, Mrs.
!, j. ID. Spencer.
Notwithstanding that the costumes
were OF calico and OF uniform style and
date. there was a variety which made
the affair most interesting and enjoy
able.
The guests were: Governor Wells.
Mrs William Jennings. Mr. and Mrs.
W. j. Beatle Mr. and Mrs. W. b.
Dougall Mr.. and Mrs J. a. Groesbeck,
Mr. and Mrs a. y Hyde. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. d Spencer, Mr. and Mrs o. r. Whit
ney. Mr. and Mrs George d. Pyper, Mr..
and Mrs. c. S. Burton. Mr., ana Mrs. r.
s. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wells.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. A. Empey. Mr.. and
Mrs. j a. Groesbeck Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
T.. V. McCune. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Nc
Cune Jr.. Miss Florence Groesbeok, Miss
Catherine Dougall Miss Mary Young.
Mr. Raymond c, Naylor, Mr.. Brigham
T. Cannon, Mr.. Elliott Klmball. Miss
Stella Neff. Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Smith, Miss Ida Felt Miss Annie Felt,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Felt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bull.
One Of the most elaborate home
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events Of the week was the banquet
given by DR.. and Mrs. Ewing on Thurs
day evening Covers were laid for
twenty eight and the guests sat at
table beautifully decorated In pink and
green the valentine idea being carried
out In exquisite designs Of cupids.
hearts and flowers. The centerpiece
was pink shell supported by cupids,
with pink roses falling from the mouth
Of the shell, From the archway under
which the table stood, tendrils OF smilax
were festooned. helping to form the
centerpiece. Pink ribbons entwined
with smilax bordered the edges Of the
table. and pink candelabra com
pleted the charming effect. Pink
roses and hearts served as place
cards, for each guest. DR.. A. c.
Ewing acted as POSTMASTER the toasts
consisting Of Valentine sentiments.
The first toast was "Cupid's Arrow"
and the response was made by Dr.. .Sil-
Yer, The second was st Valentine"
and DR. Baldwin made the response
Friendship Is love without its wings"
was answered by Dr. Paden. Judge
Henderson made response TO I'VE Must
Laugh before we are happy, lest we
die before we laugh at all" "rhe
fragrance OF Love" was answered by
Mrs John Cain, and Rev. Or. Henry
gave, III eyes We're made for seeing,
then beauty Is its own excuse for be-
Ing The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Druehl. Mr. and Mrs. Frankyn. Mr..
and Mrs. Pearsall, Mr. and Mrs. Fiagg,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eberly, DR.. and Mrs.
Baldwin, Mr.. and Mrs. Hosmer. Judge
and Mrs. Henderson, DR.. and Mrs. Vim
cent, Rev. and Mrs. Henry, Or. and Mrs.
Pummer, Rev. Dr. Paden. Or. Silver,
Mr., and Mrs. Cain, Mr. Colburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A Pollock enter
tanned at a delightful party on st. Val
lentine's night. A feature OF the even
ing was a guessing contest the guests
writing a description OF some one
among those present the gentlemen des-
crlbing ladies and the ladies the other
sex. The prizes In the contest were
Won by Miss Woodward. Miss Hark-
ness, Or Park and Mr.. Max Smith.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs, Will
liam sharp. Miss Hardness. Mr.. and
Mrs Robertson, Me-. and Mrs. Post,
Miss Crawford, Miss Anderson, Miss
sprague, Miss Hanauer Mrs. +. Wal
ker. Miss Thorn. Miss Block. DR.. Bas-
com, Dr. Critchlow. Or, Park Mr..
Wicks, Mr. Heintz, Or. Worthington,
MIR. Harry shearman, Miss Woodward.
Miss. RooNidse. MIR. Max Smith. Mr..
Benner smith.
Mrs. w. A. Needham entertained at a
delightful Kensnglon on Thursday af-
ternOon. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with cut flowers, smllax and
ferns. the pink roses being chosen for
the parlor, violets FOR the dining room
ana carnations for the hail. Delicious
refreshments were served during the
afternoon. The guests were Mrs. w.
Jennings. Mrs. Chloe Eldredge. Mrs. A.
w. Carlson, Mrs. Amelia Young Mrs
Rawlins. Mrs. G. G. Lambert, ST., Mrs.
A. b. Needham. Mrs. l.. J. Brown Mrs.
James Dlnwoodey. Nj Edwards, Miss
Edwards. Miss Dnwoodey. Mrs. @. II.
Brown. Mrs. ]. ~ Lambert, Mrs. J.
Bailey Mrs. ]. Brown Mrs. Ed Need
ham. Mrs Jenkins, Mrs. A. pinwoodey,
Mrs S. Dinwoodey. Mrs. J. c, Lambert
Jr.. Mrs. J. .Calllster. Mrs. q. Romney,
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! clasped her TO my bosom and said she
was divine
And asked her with beseeching voice
10 be my valentine
But she drew away with dignity and
haughtily said, "Sir.
There are different kinds OF valentines,
TO which do you referg
The week has witnessed almost a
continuous round OF brilliant events, be-
ginning with the ball given by the Wo-
mems Republican club on Monday
night and including the old-fashioned
supper given by Mrs. McCune the CO.
operative Wagon and Machine COM
panys ball. the Opal clubs entertain
ment last night, the ball given by the
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

Immediately after the committees
reported the selection of candidates
was taken up and the following were
the choice of the joint convention:
Probate Judge-W. ]. Woodard,
Co. Atty.-Geo. S. Selvidge,
Clerk Dist. Court-John Elliott,
Supt. Public Instruction-Maggie
Martin,
Commissioner and Dist.-John F.
Conrad.
The joint convention then ad-
journed and each convention met
separately, organized and nominated
the candidates agreed upon in the
joint convention.
The Populist convention organic
ed by electing S. M. Bennett, chair
man and VIM. Jobling, secretary.
After the nomination of candi
dates the following county centra
committee was chosen:
S. M. Bennett, Logan,
John Blair, Fowler,
R. L. Sawyer, Crooked Creek,
S. P. Bunch, Meade Center,
S. o. Ball, West Plains,
M. E. Dahmer, Mertilla,
Claus Cordes, Odee.
| Jake Kolb, Cimarron,
| Sam Hink, Sand Greek.
The Democrats organized by th'
election of D. B. Stutsman, chair
man and John R. Graves, secretary
The following committee was Sc
lected:
Will Green, Fowler.
Jake Heape, Logan,
! Alf Siegel, Sand Greek,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

Henry Borchers, Odee,
D. B. Stutsman, Meade Center,
G. o. Wick, Crooked Greek,
Harry Hayden, Mertilla,
Tom Novinger, West Plains,
Jake Kolb, Cimarron.
The committee organized by elect
ing D. b. Stutsman, chairman and
S. D. Adams, secretary.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
Bryan and Briedentha1 C1ub.

All persons wha signed the Bryan
and Breidenthal petition are request
ed to meet at the City hall next Sat-
urday night, Sept. 2o, at 8 O'Clock
p. m. for the purpose of organizing
and electing officers and transacting
other business. The Glee Club
will be present and entertain you.
All come promptly at 8 o'clock.
All who desire to join and who has
not signed the petition please come
and do so.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
AHARMoNIoUs A CONVENTION.


The Democrats and Populists Of
Meade county held their conventions
in this city last Saturday. 1t was
one of the most enthusiastic meet
ings that these parties have held fol-
several years. 1t was also the date
for public address by Hon. Claude
Duval, fusion candidate for congress
of the 9TH district and also Hon.
Lot Ravenscraft, fusion candidate
for state senator and large crowd
assembled in the afternoon to hear
them.
The joint convention for the Sc
lection of candidates met at II a. m.
and was called to order by D. B.
Stutsman. John Wehrle was elect
ed temporary chairman and ]. w.
King was chosen secretary.
On motion the following commit
tees were appointed by the chair:
On Organization-Ben Cox, Hen
ry Burgess, Chas. Talley.
On Credentials-M. P. Pete6sh,
Ed. Blair, Jacob Heape.
On Resolutions-Austin Ball, S.
M. Bennett, J. R. Keith.
Order of Business-H. G.. Mar
shall, Cliff Wood, John Foster.
After these appointments an ad-
journment was taken until 1890.
Promptly at this hour the conven-
ton convened and preceded to bus
iness.
The organization committee report
ed that the temporary organization
be made permanent and it was adopt
ed.
The other committees reported
and were adopted.
The resolution committee report
ed as follows and was adopted:
We, the Democrats and Populists
of Meade county, Kansas, in con-
vention assembled renew our alleg-
lance to the platforms adopted al
Kansas City and Sioux Falls.
We fully endorse the actions and
platform of our state convention a
Fort Scott and pledge ourselves tc
use all honorable means in our pow
er to elect the enominees.
We endorse the actions of the
Hutchinson Congressional conven
ton in the nomination of Hon
Claude Duval for Congress, ane
pledge him our united support.
We fully endorse the nomination.
of Hon. Lot Ravenscraft for State
Senator and Hon. S. D. Adams fo
Representative of this 124th distsict
We commend and endorse the
actions of our members of botl
houses of congress in their gallan
fight against imperialism, trusts, the
money power, the late financial bill.
and the Infamous Porto Rican tarif
bill.
We condemn the actions of tn,
present congressman, Chester /
Long, who, for two terms IN con
gress has failed to raise his voice il
the interest of the common people
bnt on the other hand has been al
lied with the corporations, trust
and other kindred institutions.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

State Fish Commissioner George
Wiley has almost completed an in
vention which will be a blessing to
the western Kansas sports. 1t is a
cross between the black bass and the
crawfish which will swim in the wa
tiers of the Arkansas river when there
is water and will dig itself hole in
the sand and hide during the dry
spell.-Kansas City Times.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

A. T. Bodle Jr., of Meade, has
been engaged as principal of the
Beaver school and Mrs. H. E.
Blanchard as assistant. Mr.. Bodle
comes to US highly recommended
and we feel sure that in choosing
him the trustees made wise choice.
School commences October 22.-
Beaver Herald.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
NO. So.

Mr.. L. w. Johnson of this city
and Miss Fena Fanchar of Meade
county wete joined in the holy bonds
of matrimony at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fanchar in Meade county yesterday,
Sept. 10Th, by Rev. Henderson of
Fowler. Only few of the relatives
and most intimate friends of the con-
tracing parties were in attendance.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson drove into Ashland, where,
in the evening, they met with rela-
tives at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Davis, the grandparents of
the groom, where bountiful supper
was served, and where the groom
later received the charivari party.
The bride is the very amiable and
beautiful daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Fanchar of Meade county, who
are highly respected people. She
has recently resided in Ashland for
several months land has numerous
friends here who will wish her many
happy days and years.
The groom was for several years
in business in this city, but recently
engaged in the cattle business. He
is one of the highly respected young
men of the county, and his many
friends will wish them unalloyed
happiness.-Ashland Clipper.
If you want all the news of the
county you should subscribe for the
News.
Chas. Addie is now clerking for
E. w. Williams. Frank Crocker
having resigned and will soon leave
Meade county.
Don't fail to read Bryan's letter
of acceptance and his antitrust
speech in the supplement this week.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

N good well of water is very necessary adjunct to
"A any well regulated ranch or farm Eminent physi-
clans declare that very large per cent of the germ dis
contracted from stagnated water of open wells
therefore, highly important that you not overlook this
a1mportant matter and get good well at The
surface water generally contains large amount of aNa
which is very hard the human system. This water
found in all dug and open wells of any kind. 1t is
healthy and should be used for drinking purposes.
The only first class wells the tubular variety q to
inch ho penetrating the artesian of and for
of these wells you should consult the practical we'll
drilers,
ELLIS Sc MCKINNEY
Meade, Kansas.