The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-31
Social DOings

WdSHlHSlOu street IueSQay evening.
Styles of forty years ago were in evil
dence and the time was most enjoy
ably spent. Hoop skirts and other nov
ell modes of fashion created much op-
pOrtunity for riot of fun and laugh
ter. One guest wore pair of
trousers two widths wide; in it's
folds were a seven cent box Of
matches, and box of cigars in the
cuff, bull rope holding a Big Ben
double alarm, and a checkered vest
with colOrs rivaling a rainbow. A coat
that was patches and little derby
| completed the outfit. A little Dutch
| girl with short skirt, wooden shoes
and cap the size of teacup was an
other picture. The Duke of Connaught
| with short goatee and nose ticklers
furnished a view Of the cOurtliness
| and grace of many years ago. The
many wonderful and weird creations
worn by the ladies present were the
cynosure of the mems eyes all even
ing. Shawls, capes, form-fitting coats
and even bustles completed the rain
ment. The pride of many years ago
was worn with equal grace and dig
nifty last evening. The rooms were
prettily decorated in gold and black
streamers with garlands of flowers.
Luncheon was served. The table dec
witches and other spooky articles be-
ing used as place cards. Those pres
ent were Mesrs. and Mesdames DR..
Frank Schlueter, William Gorder, Jr.,
Herman II. Nowack Arthur Jaeger,
Reinhold Guenterberg, Max Grant,
Otto Winkenwerder, Ernest Owen, AL
bert Behling, William Schlueter.
Miss Ida Goeldner entertained at a
surprise party in honor Of Miss Ella
Semrich at her home in West Main
street Tuesday evening in honor of
Miss Semrich's natal day. The guests
were dressed in variety of costumes,
There were present in characters ev-
cry nation with their distinctive hall
marks. Music, games, dancing and
singing furnished the enjoyments of
the evening and Miss Kitty Wick en-
tertained with an exposition OF fancy
dancing. A three course luncheon
was served at late hour The table
decorations were in Halloween col
ors, yellow and white and unique
place cards were placed at each chair
Those present we're: Misses Esther,
Alma and Verona Rogler, Mildred and
Gertrude Blaesius, Winnfred and Ger
trude LANCE, Gladys Evans, Helen
Him., Ella Semrich, Ida Goeldner,
Kitty Wick, Meta Schoechert, Mrs
Leon King, Mrs. E. r. Graf, Mrs. Carl
Semrich, Mrs. August Semrich, Mrs.
Anna Goeldner
The bazaar given by the Young Peo-
pies society in st. Lukes church on
Tuesday was success from every
viewpoint and neat sum of money
was realized. Miss Nettie Koser was
awarded the fluff rug. Articles in the
baby booth went slowly until an auc-
ton was started AT the close of the
sale every article had been disposed
OF at a neat price.
Everything sold at the bazaar was
donated by members of the society
land no solicitations were made outside
| of members Of the church.
A number of young people enjoyed
a private dancing party at Tivoli
| island Tuesday evening. The hall was
especially decorated for the occasion
with gay streamers of orange and
black and the lights were enclosed In
pumpkin lanterns. Shortly before the
dancing was discontinued a delicious
luncheon was served
| Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Ross cele-
brated their silver wedding anniver-
| sary at their home in Emmett Sunday.
The Rev. Lange officiated at a special
service. Numerous friends attended
the celebration. The home was prettily
decorated, and an enjoyable time was
spent by those present
| Miss Lotto Jaus and the Rev. Fred
Traut of Eden, Idaho were married at
high noon today by the Rev. F. H.
Eggers. The Misses Clara Jaus and
Minnie Traudt were the attendants
The bride and groom will leave for
Eden Thursday, where they will make
their home
The Young Peoples society of ST.
Marks church entertained at Hal
loween party in the church hall Tues
day evening. Music, games and sing
ing were the enjoyments of the even
ing. A sandwich lunch was served be-
fore the close of the entertainment.
The marriage of Mr.. Frank Goeld-
ner and Miss Nathalia Thiens of Mil
waukee took place on October q in
the cream city. The groom is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Goeldner, for
merly of Watertown.
Mrs. August Ladwig entertained a
number OF ladies at quilting bee at
her home in North Eighth street Tues
day afternoon and evening. A boun-
teOus supper was served.
The Elks entertained at an informal
Halloween party in their club rooms
Tuesday evening Light luncheon was
served. The Weber Stube orchestra
furnished music.