The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-07
c2OClETY


Born in Yalta, in the Crimea, Russia.
Twenty-nine years of age.
Came to America in 1905 with a Rus
sian company.
Learned to speak English in six
months.
Made her first appearance at matt
nee at the Princess theater. New York.
Remained on Broadway for two
years.
Is violinist of distinction.
Graduated from the Moscow con-
servatory. where she learned acting,
elocution and stage direction.
Stages all her own plays.
Is a. property owner in New York and
intends to take out naturalization pa
perS.
Pronounces her name "Nah-Zeem-
ovah" with the accent on the 'zeem.''
Is married to Paul Orleneff. Russian
actor. ...-
Judge and Mrs. William S. Glass an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Mabel Anne. to Mr.. Ben c. john
son. The date of the wedding has not
been definitely decided but it will take
place early in the new year. The fam
lily of Mr.. Johnson, who is a son of the
late j. B. Johnson, who was q captain
in the civil war and afterwards judge
Of the old circuit court of Shawnee
county, is one of the oldest and best
known in Kansas. Mr.. johnson is per-
sonally popular and has a wide ac-
QualnCanCe IN the county through MS
canvass for the Republican nomination
for sheriff, which he missed by a very
narrow margin, in the last campaign
He was recently appointed to the posi-
ton of state bank examiner The Glass
family are from MarySyiIle and came
to Topeka about a year ago when
Judge Glass was made a member of the
state tax commission. Miss Glass was
educated at ST. Mary's academy, LeaV-
enwOrth. and at Rockford college.
al
ally pretty and delightful girl, who has
been much admired during her short
residence in Topeka.
Miss Frances Winter of Yates Center,
who is the guest of Miss Emma Boil
mar, and whose engagement to Mr..
Edmond H Walker of Canon City,
Colorado. has been announced since she
came to Topeka, has been the guest of
honor at a number of small entertain
ments given by the girls in Potwin
where she formerly lived. Miss Ann
Troutman asked a few guests inform
ally for her today and the event was
made the occasion of a handkerchief
shower for the prospective bride whose
wedding will take place early in jan
uary. Friday eight of the Potwin girls
had a line party at the Majestic matt
nee, followed by dinner at the new
Mission Tea. room, Friday evening, Miss
Alice Larimer entertained and Miss
Helen Speilman gave Sunday night
supper. all In MISS WINTER nOnOE.
Miss Bolmar and Miss Berenice Ema-
hizer will both entertain in small
way before she leaves for her home
Friday.
The marriage of Miss Mabel King
and Mr. Henry T. Herr, which took
place this morning at the home of Miss
Kings sister, Mrs. n. A. Carr, In
Junction City, was a surprise to most
of their Topeka friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Herr arrived in Topeka this afternoon,
and will be at home at SIS West Sixth
avenue until spring.
Mrs. J. H. FOUGHT and Miss Mabel
FOUGHT will entertain this evening IN
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herr.
Mrs Augustus Zahner entertained
the Monday whist club today.
The marriage of Miss Mabel Renwick,
daughter of the Rev. and Mrs ]. A.
Renwick. and Mr.. James Hughes, son
of General and Mrs. ]. W. F. Hughes,
which took place in Kansas City No |
veInber 8, has been announced by the |
brides parents. Mr.. Hughes has been 1
studying at the Officers school at Fort |
Laeveuworth for examination for a |
commission in the army but has now !
given up this plan and has returned to !
Topeka, where he will be at home with !
his bride at the residence of his par |
ents in Potwin Place. Mrs. Hughes is I
a graduate of Washburn college and a |
member of the Sigma Delta Psi |
sorority. Miss Eleanor Lukens accom-
panied Miss Renwick to Kansas City
where the ceremony was performed by |