The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-18
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The marriage of Miss Matte Barnes
and Mr.. Herbert Chapman was SOL
emnized at o'clock saturday after
noon at the home of the brides moth
er. Mrs. Lydia r. Barnes. in Buchan-
an street The house was attractively
decorated for the occasion with ferns
and palms and color was given by
asters and golden glow. Before the
ceremony Miss Otella Miller. Of Kan
saS City, played McDowells ITO a
wild Rose" she also played the we'd
ding march The couple were unat-
tended and the Rev. S. B. Anderson
performed the ceremony.
The brides gown was Of white geor-
gette built on a foundation of satin.
II was beaded and trimmed with hand
embroidery. The sleeves were short
and the neck low, and the blouse was
draped gracefully. She carried
bouquet OF pink roses and small white
blossoms.
Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple left for their home in
Scotia, y. Y. Next week they will go
'-,for a short tripe to Lake George. As
"a going away costume Mrs. Chapman
= wore a severely tailored suit of mid
night blue with a large black hat of
silk and velvet. Her shoes were black
and her blouse was of printed geor-
gette.
Mrs. Chapman has taught domestic
art in the Topeka high school for sew
eral years. She is a graduate OF the
Topeka high school and of the Pitts
i burg Normal school She has also
studied in Chicago university.
Mr.. Chapman, who is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. y. Chapman, likewise
started his career in the Topeka high
school. Later he graduated from KAN
sas university and after that he had
four years Of practical electrical work
in n school in Schenectady. y. Y. In
h L. he was a member of the Sigma
Ni honorary fraternity. lie is now
employed by an electrical company in
Schenectady and will live in suburb
Of the city. During the war he was
in coast artillery regiment. He re-
ccived his training Mt Fort Monroe,
Va. end was granted a lieutenant's
commission. He was overseas several
months
out of town guests at the wedding
were Mr. and Mrs. w y. Elliott, Of
81. Marys: Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Sage'
and Ernest Sage. Of willard: Mr., and
Mrs. F. v Firestone. Of Wakarusa. and
Miss otella Miller, Of Kansas City.
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Announcement is made by Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Price Updegran of the
en-aE cement Of their daughter. Mary
Edith. to Mr.. Everett Southwark
Stephenson. the son Of Mrs. John L.
Stephenson Of wichita.
81 y y
Miss Mae Elanton, the daughter of
NJ" and Mrs. =. T. Blanton of Null
vane street. was married Sunday aft
. neon e. Mr.. Edwin c. Thompson of
Maple Hill The ceremony was per-
formed before a number oc friends at
4 o'clock at the BARTON home by the
Rev. M. w. Baker If the Congrega-
t.nnal church. The house was decor
atcd with palms and ferns for the
occasion. Soon after the ceremony
the young couple left for a motor trip
to the Ozarks. where they will camp
for n few weeks.
Mrs. Thompson IS well known in
Toncka. She was a student at Wash
bu~n college for several years and
took work in the Fine Arts depart
ment. Mr.. Thompson. who is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Thompson,
comes Of an old Kansas family, his
grandparents having come here in an
b. early day. He has recently received
. his discharge from the navy.
on their return Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson will be at home at the old
Maple Hill home OF the Thompson
family
COULD YOU?
It's easy to live and be happy and
true. on top of mountain above the
.earth's woe. where eyes behold naught
but the pleasant view, and none of
LIES sorrows and tears ever show.
But blessed is the man who turns back
to the din. away from the summit all
heart and feels worthier in the Valley
Of Shadows with those who are sad.
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Mrs. Sallie Cost announces the mar
riase of her daughter. Mary Faye, to
Mr.. Chalmers Clark at o'clock Sat
urday evening at the home of the
Rev. c. b. ZOOk.
Mr.. Clark is the son Of the Rev.
James 2. Clark of Halstead. Kan. He