The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-06

OUSaE 1
The first of the June weddings was
that of Miss Ella Ramsey, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. James Ramsey, and Mr.
/ Charles F. Rice, which took place
Wednesday evening at the home Of the
brides parents on Buchanan street
The arrangen ents were all simple but
exquisitely pretty.
Preceding the ceremony Mrs ~ r.
Rogers sang a solo, and as the last
notes died away she sounded the Lon
engrin bridal chorus and the Drlde
and groom entered unattended ana pro-
ceeded to the bay window where they
were met by Rev. Abram Wynan, VINO
performed the ring ceremony.
The corner where the bridal party
/ stood was transformed into a perfect
bower with asparagus and field daisies
! Garlands of daisies extended from the
! chandelier to the corners OF the room
/ and running around all four sides OF the
room was a frieze of asparagus dotted
with daisies. Jars Of daisies and aspar-
agus filed every nook and corner Tne
! banisters We're thickly wound with
1 asparagus dotted with daisies In one
! corner Of the dining room was a punch
4 bowl presided over by the different re-
/ ceiving ladies in turn. The corner was
| lined with asparagus and thlckly stuo-
ded with fragrant pink roses. OLner
refreshments were served during the
evening on the lawn south of the house;
the space was hid from view with a
! high screen of asparagus and pink
roses. Innumerable Japanese lanterns
afforded a pretty light
/ Only the relatives and the members of
the Pactolian and Iolene clubs were
J present at the ceremony but the recep-
I ton which followed was attended BY
about two hundred guests In the re-
| ceiving party were Mrs. G. B Kirk, Mr.
and Mrs. James Ram sey, Mr. and Mrs
\ John Ramsey of Newton and Miss liar
riet Rice of Trenton, Mo.
/ The bride wore a pretty and becoming
! gown of silky white null trimmed with
\ a quantity of exquisite cream point
/ lace which she made herself. The waist
/ had shirred yoke and lace bOleros,
/ and the tucked sleeves We're finished
with frill of lace Around the bottom
I of the skirt was an accordion pleated
/ hounce over which fell a simulated
I oVerskirt trimmed with lace and lnser-
7 ton. The collar and belt We're of White
panne velvet: in her hair she wore a
/ point lace butterfly She carried an
armful of bride roses
The members of the two clubs assist
! ed in entertaining and in addition to
1 these were Mrs. J. P Rogers, Mrs Ger
/ aid HOlsinger of Kansas City, and Miss
( Emily Allen In one of the upstairs
rooms were displayed the presents,
which were both numerous and hand
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice viii go to house
keeping at once at 700 Western avenue
where they will be at home to their
friends after June Is.
A Quiet Wedding.
A quiet home wedding which took
place Wednesday evening was that Of
Mrs. NJ. A. Rogers and Mr.. u +. King
mann, at the home of the brides father,
Mr.. r. S. Cross on West Tenth avenue.
The ceremony was performed at
O'Clock by Rev. J. D. Countermine of
the First Presbyterian church. The
wedding was a quiet affair as only the
relatives and a few intimate friends
were present Refreshments were
served after the ceremony. Mr. and
Mrs Klngmann have gone to house
keeping at COL West Tenth avenue.
NOIes and Personal Mention
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Hayes have
moved to 1855 Polk street.
Miss Estelle Riddle, of Minneapolis,
who has been attending the university,
is spending a few days in Topeka wlcn
Miss Neil Hough en- route to her
home.
DIR. Mary E. Stewart will leave about
June Is. for a two months trip to New
York.
Miss Mary Brown has gone to Black
man, Mo, for a two weeks visit with
relatives
Mrs. J. D. Berry viii entertain Friday
morning at her home at SIS Lincoln
street. complimentary to Miss Nellie
Kingman.
Mrs. 0. J. Badders returned Wednes-
day from a weeks visit in Valley Falls
Mrs. Alice Flash of Lawrence and
spending the day in Topeka with Miss
Gertrude Hill.
Mrs. Frederick Fruer attended the
Ritehie-Hanna wedding in Leaven-
worth Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Woolverton and
son went to Kansas City this afternoon
for few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorr Norton have taken
a furnished house at rs Western ave
nue. where they are now at home to
their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w b. Hewlett will
leave in a few days for an extended
eastern trip.
Miss Nellie Kirk left today for Ten
nessee where she viii spend the sum
mer.
Mr.. Charles strawbridge arrived
Wednesday from Chicago and accom-
panied by his wife and little son who
have been spending several weeks in
southern part OF the state; they expect
to return to Topeka in about two
weeks
w. +. Roehr returned today from a
short business trip to Chicago.
Mrs Byron Davis and daughter Ethel
Will leave soon for a visit with rela-
tives in Hfawatha.
Rev Mr. and Mrs. Chandler and lit
tie daughter of Newport are in Topeka
the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Boughton at 11OS Topeka avenue
Mrs. H. B. I4ogeboom went to Kansas
Miss Mabel Fowks-
DR. Oscar CharIson has returned to
peka-
George Lerrigo left today for an ex-
tended eastern trip.
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