The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-18
brance of our golden wedding
MIR. AND MRS. J. W. SMITH

MIR. AND MRS j. w. SMITH
Mrs. L. M. Costley, of Grangersville,
time in Ohio and Monette, Mo-, arrived
today and will be the guest for few
days of her brother-in-law, Mr.. w. NJ.
Costley and wife of lib Van Buren,
street. -
At the ST. Patrick character ball given
last evening by Victor council No. K.
and L. of s., at their hall in the Barrett
block, Mrs. John Bauer of 1928 Monroe,
who represented a flower girl, won the
ladies' prize, a fan, and Mr.. Walter
Spear who was dressed to represent a
tramp was given the gentleman's prize,
an umbrella.
Madison street entertained Saturday
evening in honor of Mr.. Hodges birth
day. The evening was spent with music
and at late hour refreshments were
served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Davies, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. James Suther-
land and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Schein
and children Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Amell,
Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Glidden and daugh-
tiers, Misses Lille and Ruby Davies
Mrs. ]. F. Buck entertained a few
ladies at dinner yesterday at her home.
1925 Jackson street. in honor of her
birthday, which was also the birthday
anniversary of one of the guests, Mrs.
Mary L. Sparks. The other guests were:
Mrs. Emma l. Sparks, Mrs. Cora w.
WEIGH Mrs. Clement Smith, Mrs. w.
Belle. Dainty bows of green ribbon
containing little gold shamrock were
given each guest.
Golden Rule lodge No 90 A F. &s A,
NJ, gave their thirty-second annual BAN
quet last evening in their hall in the
VIM. Green building. Music was fur
nished by Watson's orchestra. t. E.
Dewey, of Abilene, grand commander of
the knights Templar of the state, de-
livered an address. He called attention
to the name of the lodge, Golden Rule,
which he said he considered the finest
of any lodge in the state, and that it
and better lives. Addresses We're also
made by H L. Sherburne, Rev. Mayer
and Samuel Dolman. Mr.. Dolman, who
was senior warden, Mr.. c. L. Haywood,
Waterman, now of Atchison, who was
secretary, are the only remaining orig
inal members now living.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nystrom cele-
brated their pearl wedding last evening
at their home. 1919 jackson street, they
having been married thirty years ago,
the ceremony taking place in this city.
The decorations throughout the rooms
were green and white, white carna-
tons, palms and potted plants being
used. The receiving party composed
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nystfom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Nystrpm of Kansas City, Miss
Anna Nystrom and Mr.. Clifford Nys-
from stood in the library, and assisting
throughout the house were Misses Tilly
Norlin, Ruth Olson. Britta Olson, Anna
johnson, MesSrS. Joe Smeltser, Carl
Johnson. During the evening two orig
inal poems, one by Rev. Pierson and
one by Rev. Johnson of Peabody were
read; short musical programme also
was enjoyed During the serving of the
refreshments a Regina music box in the
hall played softly Mr.. and Mrs. Nys-
from received many pretty presents,
among them being pearl handled
carving set and dozen pearl handled
table knives. The out of town guests
daughter Claudia, Miss Marie Olson of
Kansas City, Kan, Mr.. John Chelander
of Randolph, and Rev. A. Johnson of
Peabody. The other guests were Mr..
and Mrs. A. Helm, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Carl
son, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Swenson, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Danielson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bro
berg Mr.. and Mrs. Fernstroln, Mr.. and
Mrs Stocker, Mr. and Mrs. Morse, Mr..
and Mrs Ball, Mr.. and Mrs. Polham-
and Mrs. Wall. Mr.. and Mrs. East, Mr..
and Mrs. Lagerborg, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Broberg, Mr.. and Mrs Heartburg, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Olsen, Rev. and Mrs. Pier
SON Mr.. and Mrs J. Nygren, Mr.. and
Mrs. Olander, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Nelson,
Mr.. and Mrs Thorson, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Dalstrom, Mr..
blade. Mr.. and Mrs. Laxman. Mr.. and
Mrs NJ Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. C. Carlson.
Mr. and Mrs. A Carlson. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Wennergren, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Rod
lund Mr. and Mrs. Eastberg, Mr.. and
Mrs ]. Espelin, Mr.. and Mrs. Wedoff,
Mr. and Mrs Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. e. NyS-
from, Mr. and Mrs. L. Nystrom, Mrs.
Ericsson, Mrs. Olander, Mrs. Swenson,