The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-13


on yesterday afternoon. Miss Vera
Sellner entertained number of her lit
tie girl friends at a birthday party The
hours from to 6 We're greatly enjoyed
by the young people in various games
which were played which proved
source of enjoyment FOR all and the
little girls departed wishing their host
ess many more happy birthdays.
Almost three hundred people attend
&c the Roll-a-way last evening and en-
joyed the large skating party of p. l..
Kennedy who was the sponsor for the
enjoyable affair last evening. Over
three hundred invitations We're sent
out for the affair and he merry crowd
was so large that all were unable to
secure skates. Those who did not care
for skating were entertained by the
music from the fine new concert or
gan recently installed by the managers
of the rink. The large party made mer-
ry last evening from 730 until after
1920 when all departed after having
spent a most enjoyable evening, the
guests of Mr. KENNEDY and the congen-
ial management.
The second anniversary of Iowa Al
pha Chapter, Phi Lambda Epsilon, was
celebrated last evening and the frater-
nifty members We're entertained at the
home of Brothers Earl and Milo Phil
lips, 227 High street. The evening was
passed in a pleasant manner, pro-
gram consisting of talks and readings
by the members, being given. A fine
luncheon in courses was served and
greatly enjoyed.
The chapter was instituted in keo-
kuk on January u, 1907 and each year
the members have been entertained on
the anniversary. 1t is expected that
this will continue during the many
years Of prosperity anticipated by the
chapter.
Tuesday evening at O'Clock at
the residence of the brides mother,
1865 Shenandoah Ave, st. Louis, Mo,
occurred the marriage of Miss Edna
F. l.. Sharp to James M. Bradford.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
F. N. Calvin in the presence of the
two families and a large number of
intimate friends. The bride who was
unattended. was becomingly attired
in handsome white Empire
gown. After the ceremony Mr.. Brad
ford and his bride departed for a
honeymoon trip. and on their return
| will reside at 1885 Cleveland Ave.
The bride is musician of consider
able ability. being a graduate OF
I Strasburg Conservatory of Music and
| soprano of the Compton Heights
Z! Christian church.
Mr.. Bradford who is the only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford of this city,
is a lawyer and also credit man for
the Bell Telephone Co, of Missouri.
Last evening the members of Ell
mira Chapter No. 40, Order OF the
| eastern Star had most enjoyable
evening in Masonic hail. when the
newly elected and appointive officers
were installed The installing cere-
mony was conducted by Mrs. Lisbon
Cox and following the ceremoney a
tempting supper was served.
The chapter welcomed as guests for
the evening Mrs. Mourning and her
sister, Miss Sturgeon, both of For.
Madison.
The following officers We're in
stalled:
Worthy Matron-Mrs Letta Eaton.
Worthy Patron-Mr j. l.. Hawkes..
Associate Matron-Mrs. Flora Ma
jors.
Secretary Mary A.. Johnston.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. ID. Thomas.
Conductor-Mrs. l.. w. Hall
Associate Conductor-Mi Jessie
Davies.
Adah-Miss NJ. Daugherty.
Ruth-Miss Sadie Hanson.
1Isther-Miss Edith Dunn.
Martha Frank Strickling.
Electa-Mrs Carrie Aclley.
Warden-Mrs. Anna Worthen.
Sentinel-Mr. S. H. Johnston.
Organist-Mrs. B. f. Smith.
Marshal Mrs. Olive Miller.