Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-12
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Tempted in part by the silvery
moonlight as it lent added brightness
to the snow covered ground OF the
crisp, clear winters night, and yet
more in view of anticipated pleasure,
members of the Sew and SO Club and
other invited guests gathered at the
home OF Miss Jessie Trimmer on the
west bluff Friday night, to be cordially
welcomed by her as an entertainer,
says the Marseilles Register. Games
were played. following which Miss
Myrtle Simmons, a daughter Of Editor
and Mrs. Terry Simmons, was present
ed with box with a hinged door on
the opening OF which that young lady
found a number of red hearts, written
on the inside of each being directions
where to find present, the affair be-
ing in the nature OF an announcement
and variety shower in view OF her
coming marriage at the home OF her
parents on next Saturday, Feb. 18th,
to Mr.. George w. Armstrong, of Som
ers, Iowa, son TO Attorney and Mrs.
NJ. N. Armstrong, of Ottawa. The gifts
were many, beautiful and of much
value. Light refreshments were
served, each guest receiving at the
time peanut tied with ribbon, in
side of which was slip on which had
been written details of the approach
ing nuptials.
Bigger, better than ever, and all I'M
der one tent is the way they are her
aiding the X. of c. minstrel show
which will be given Tuesday evening
February 20, at the Knights of Co
flumbus hall. A chorus Of fifty will be
presented while such we'll known end
men as Luke" Finnerty, Pete Boyle,
ed" Gordon, Bert" Leamy will per-
form. Justin Jaeger in George
Washington Specially promised, to
be one of the enjoyable surprises.
Messrs. Jaeger, Dryer, Mates and o.
Tocle comprise the list of ballard sing
ers. Grand knight 7. J. Mcnamara
will present his "saxafunny orchestra
for the first time The skating won.
ders' Larry Seaman, Frank HOran
John Dougherty, James F. Graham, Fl.
M. Kelly, James T. Walsh, Frank
Sinnott, and Will O'Donnell, directl!
from their run at the HippodrOme
New York City, will present novelty
Rudolph Klein, the boy soprano will
present novelty. Owen Fox, late OF
the Thomas Orchestra. will give one
or two violin solos. depending upon
the audience. After the minstrel dane
ing will be enjoyed. The affair is Civ
en- Jointly by the Daughters of Isabella
and Starved Rock Council Knights Of
Columbus.
Max Bloom and the members Of hi
musical comedy were royalty enter
tanned last evening by the Await
Lodge Loyal Order of Moose last eve
ming in their club rooms. Refresh
ments were served and most delight
full time was spent by all.
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Mrs. Fred Weiss and Milton Weis
entertained the Utica Ladies' Croche
club Friday after noon at the hom
of Mrs. Milton Weiss. Sixteen ladie
were present and most enjoyable
afternoon was spent. Dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostesses
Mrs. Stuart McEvoy and Miss II;
McEvoy will be the hostesses at thu
. Boat Club party Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Gertrude Harris and Mrs. Fl
sic Dolder will be the hostess at tn
card party CT the Eastern Star Wed
nesdy afternoon at the Masonic Ten
pie.
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The annual Valentine card AM
Thimble party of fthe Ottawa Won
i. ans club will be held Tuesday al
I ternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the paris
J house HOstesses will be Mrs. W
E. Howard Mrs. w. H, Highly, Mrs
: Lawrence Lucey and Mrs. w + Blu
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, The Daughters of the America
!. Revolution will entertain at q Waller
| tine party Wednesday afternoon at tn
, home of Mrs A. E. Buffers Card
, will furnish the amusement Of the a
ternoon.