The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-27

little card party Thursday evening at
her home on West Sixth avenue. The
time was enjoyably spent in playing
progressive sixty-three- The prizes
which were both dainty books, were
won by Miss Lulu Fordyce and Mr.
Cephas Wingett. There were several
musical numbers and AZ a late hour re-
freshments were served
Miss winners guests were, Mr.. ana
Mrs. win Rtgby. AR. and Mrs James B.
DoncysOn Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Nc
Way. 1Ir and Mrs. Morris Schlegel, Miss
Lulu Fordyce. Miss Elsie Cooper, Miss
Agnes Graham. Miss LOttie Deisher,
Miss Eda Smyth, Mr.. Orrin Kelly, Mr..
Bert Kelly Mr.. Charles Smyth, Mr..
Cephas Wingett, Mr.. Lem White ana
Mr.. wv. -. Goodwin
The Elks Party.
The first of the series Of dancing par
ties 10 be given during the season by
the EllCs. took place Thursday evening
at their pleasant rooms which have re-
Gently been refurnished- Steinberg's or
chestra which furnished the music for
dancing introduced quite a little new
music which was well received
Among those who enjoyed the even
ing were: Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Freeman.
ar. and Mrs. c. X Holiday, Mr. and
Mrs David Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs D. R.
Hite. Mr.. and Mrs. John E Lord. Mr..
and Mrs G. A. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. c.
S. Bailey. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Ashby.
Mr.. and Mrs w S. McClintock, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Cole, Mrs F. l. Soper Of
Nenita, T. IT,. Mr.. and Mrs James T.
Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. w. H Eastman
Nfr. and Mrs. w H Wilton, Mr. and
Mrs. John T. Green. Mr. and Mrs. Du
Relic Gage, Mr.. and Mrs A. W Dana
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Remley Mr.. and
Mrs n S. Panquin. Mr.. and Mrs Jas
s. Sproat. Dr. and Mrs. H B. Hoge-
boom, Mrs Myrtle Holmes. Miss Mary
Miss Gertrude Devereux, Miss Susie
Cay. Miss Glenna Cross, Miss Mary
Thompson, Miss Beatrice Foster, Miss
Lillian Foster, Miss Bessie Hayden, Miss
Neal Hough, Miss Jeanette Lord. Miss
Beatrice Hayes, Miss Emily King, Mr..
Hammatt, Alr. Archie Williams. Mr.. ".
A. Alexander, Mr. L Q. Bronson, Mr..
Kenneth WharTys Mr.. Lew Graham, Mr..
Harry Valentine, Mr. f. T. Shaffer Mr.
Adrian Sherman, Mr. Galen Nichols,
Mr.. Ed Arnold, Mr.. Joe Morgan, Mr..
Jack Tiffany. Mr. w. H. Run, Mr.. Lon
Davis, Mr.. Harry Van Ordstrom, Mr..
John Poston and Mr.. John Waters.
Steele-Eskridge.
One OF the notable events in En-
poria society circles was the marriage
OF Miss Matte Eskrfdge and Mr.. John
NJ Steele. which took place Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock at the home Of
on Twelfth avenue. There were about
SO guests present and all We're relatives
or intimate friends Of the bridal couple
The home was artiscally decorated
for the occasion, and after the cere-
mony an elaborate wedding breakfast
was served
Mr.. Steele was the correspondent Of
the Twentieth Kansas and is now con-
necred with the Kansas City Star, while
his bride is one OF the best known
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number Of years she assisted her faith
CT. the late Ex-Governor c. V Eskridge
IN conducting the Emporfa Republican
and since his death she managed and
edited the paper until last winter when
she disposed Of 1t to its present owner.
Among the out Of town guests were:
The groom's parents. Mr.. and Mrs L.
s. Steele. Captain Adna G. Clarke. and
Miss Ella Funston OF Lawrence. Mr..
and AIrs-Steele viii make their home in
Kansas City.
A "GoOd Bye" Party.
Mr. and Mrs G. G. Hague gave a
good bye" party Thursday evening al |
their home at 1913 Tyler street. for Mr. |
and Mrs II. L. Head, of Highland /
Park, who viii leave soon for Little /
1eld. n. H. to make their home MIR |
Head is to succeed to the practice of I
MS uncle. Judge Remick, who has beer F
appointed TO the supreme bench
There were ABOUT thirty-fva guests
Including the members Of the Stedmap /
hub and a Few other friends IA short /
programme was one Of the enjoyable I
eArureS OF the evening. Mr. Head 4
'ead an original story. and Ebert /
hubbard and MS books were discussed /
number Of The guests have visited /
last aurora and had many interesting
acts 70 relate, with pictures to illus
rate them Several musical numbers
we're also much enjoyed.
SOWle Jordan.
The marriage OF Miss Nettie Ger
rude Jordan and Mr.. Charles White
lo7vie took place Thursday evening at
he home of the bride, at 303 Exeter
venue, Oakland The ceremony was
efIorrued at $50 by Rev. Mr. Frank
q the presence of about forty guests
The bride was attended by Miss Ida
oWle. sister Of the groom. and the
rides brother, Mr.. # F. Jordan. act
q as the best man As the bridal
arfy entered Miss Birdie Lee PLAYED
lendelssohn's wedding march and
hey took their positions in corner of
ne parlor which was draped at the
ack with dlmy white lace curtains
nd banked with palms.
Immediately after the ceremony an
aoorare supper was served The
rl1a4 party was seated at a small
lnles and there were two larger ones
lr the other guests. All three tables
ere decorated with American Beauty
oseS- The rooms were all prettily dec
rated with palms. autumn foliage ana
1t flowers.
The bride wore q pretty and becom-
g costume OF white swiss with trim
lings Of mecElin lace and insertion
ne carried bride roses. The brides I
ala wore gown Of pink embroidered
yiss with sash and stock Of pink
tin ribbon. She carried pink roses.
Mr. SoWle IS an empl0ye Of the Al II
5 F. Offices, and about twenty young
en- employed there gave them an en-
yable serenade early in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs SOv7le left TO-DAY for a
70 weeks trip to Colorado Springs
hey viii be at home after November j
! Oakland avenue. The brides going
way gown was Of black cloth, tailor
ade.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. Fred c. Maegley was UP from
ansas City Thursday. Mr.. 1daegley.