The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-10
OKLAHOMA COLLEGES
Territorial Normal.


OF new students have entered the nor
NAL for the winter term and many others
will doubtless enter within the next few
days.
President T. ". Conway, and G. E.
Nickel attended the meeting of the board
of regents in Guthrie last week.
One of the mostp leasant entertain
ments this year was given at the nor
NAL last Wednesday by Prof. Hale. His
readings and representations were CT a
very high order and it is hoped that he
may be able to make US another visit
soon
Prof Jenkins, Prof Lodge and Miss
Farrell were all on the sick list last week
but at this writing they are much better
and hope to be able to meet all of their
classes next week.
At the last meeting OF the 7 l. itorial
Teachers association Prof. A. ! Hick-
am of Alva was elected chairman of the
executive committee which is one ot the
most important Offices in the association
as this committee will select the next
meeting place of the T. T. A. and Will
arrange the program for the same Prof.
Hickam is one of the most energetic and
progressive teachers Of northwestern Ok
lahonla and the teachers of Woods coun-
" and the northwest are glad to see
this recognition Of his ability by the
teachers OF Oklahoma in general.
The many friends Of Prof. Knipe SYM
pathize with him in the present serious
illness Of his little son. Some improve
ment has been noted in the little fell
lows condition this week and hopes are
entertained for mis- recovery.
The people of Alya are rejoicing this
week over the prospect of having a hand
some new court house at an early date.
A contract was let this week for a sixty
five thousand dallor building to be erected
in the town square which will be credit
to Alva and the whole of Woods county.
The building is to be two stories high
and the exterior is to be finished in hard
pressed brick Of the latest pattern A
jail is to be built in connection with the
court house at cost of fifteen thousand
dollars, making the total cost Of the two
about eighty thousand dollars. The i'm
provement has long been needed and it
will add much to the appearance Of the
town
The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs c..
E. Nickel was the scene of three de-
lightful social events during the weeks
that introduced the year 1904: On New
Years day Mrs Nickel gave a smoker
in honor Of Mr.. Nickel and the 20 favored
gentlemen passed q most enjoyable even
ing that extended over parts of two
years. The guests fingered long over the
cigars while the toasts were being given.
Many "reminiscences were related con-
corning the early history of Aiva as sew
eral of the guests were among the first
settlers Of Alva. Nj Jesse Duncan acted
as POSTMASTER. The beautiful rooms
were made very attractive by the wreaths |
of holly, ropes of evergreen, lunches of /
and vases filed with roses. I
Mrs. Nickel was assisted by her mother, /
Mrs. J. II. Stein, Mrs. Charlotte Chute, /
Mrs. i. II. Lodge and Mrs. Bruce. On |
New Years day Mrs Nickel rendered /
a reception to some 100 ladies' and of /
these over 100 guests responded. Mrs. J. /
II. Davis assisted Mrs. Nicke! in receiv- |
ing and Mrs. T. II. Lodge presided at the |
beautiful arranged refreshment table in
the dining room. On New Years even
ing Mr. ard Mrs. Nickel entertained the
loiioWing guests at progressive panic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pancoast, Mr. and Mrs
W. II. Coield, Mr.. and Mrs r. w. Con-
way, Mr.. and Mrs. C. c Share Mr. and
Mrs. S. B. Share, Mr. and Mrs. 4. r.
Mussellsr Mr. and Mrs. John Monfort
Mr. and rs. John Davis. Mr.. and Mrs
]. H. Stein, Mr. and Mrs. +. p. Kelly, I
Mr.. +. r. Bonfl, Mr. and Mrs. 7. II.
Lodge. and Miss Charlotte White The I
evening was a most enjoyable one. The
fortunate winners Of prizes Were Mrs
Musseller and Mr.. Lodge. The first was
by the hostess. a beautiful cut
glass card receiver and the second a pair
II military ebony hair brushes. mounted
n silver. After the games an elaborate
menu of five courses were served. Each
ady finding at her plate as a souvenir,
box of delicious confectionery.