Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 1886 — Page 3

r imvn AND PERSONAL GOSSIP. {id) matters of interest and items of nams, whether In tbs ty or State, proper for this department, will be printed if properly authenticated.'] Review of the Week. Although the custom of receiving on New Year's is somewhat on the wane, it was observed by a large number of society leaders in this city. Aside from the New Year's gatherings there have been a number of social events daring the week. Mrs. Jno. Wilson, Mr. and Mra J. W. Copeland and Mr. and Mrs. Jno. H. Holliday held receptions; the Maennerchor and Lyra cmeieties and the “L M.” Bon Ton gave dancing parties; Miss Florence Kragand Miss Lucy Mayo contributed to the pleasure of their friends by gatherings at which dancing was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Byram gave a large party to their daughter; the "german'’ was participated in at the Denison, and the Misses Emma and Linnia Oliver gave a party. Among those entertaining with card parties, were Miss Agnes Fletcher, Miss Magaret Butler, Mr. and Mrs. L N. Pattison, Mrs. De Souehet and Mr. Frank McQuiddy. The miscellaneous entertainments were the er.ivirtainment of friends by Miss Kate Gibson, Mr. E. C. Atkins, dinner; Miss Alina Landers, party; Miss Harriet Nobes, dinner at Irvington, and the party given by Divine, Perry, Adams and Allen. Mr. Carl Baden and wife celebrated their silver anniversary during the week. The weddings chronicled were those of Mr. A. E. Long to Miss Mamie Bofcren, Mr. Charles F. Milroy to Miss Ada Garrett, Mr. Robert C. McHolme to Miss Hattie E. Barth, Mr. Arthur D. Watts to Miss Delbert, Mr. P. De C. Bail to Miss Hattie Heiskell and Mr. Elmer Phillipp to Miss Beulah Ingalls. Society. Mrs. Frank Bixby will leave soon for Carlisle, Pa Mr. Albert Baylor is visiting his sister, in St. Louis. Elmer Swope, of Greenfield, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Steels Bright spent part of the week in Covington. Miss Roach is visiting Miss Emily Allen, at Terre Haute. Mr. and Mrs. Winslow are spending afew weeks in New Orleans. Miss Alice Hess, of Columbus, is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Frank Tritt went East to spend the holidays with friends. Miss Lulu Baratein, of Louisville, is the guest of Mr and Mrs. Raschig. The wife and sister of George W. Boyd left last night for Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Collins will move to Minneapolis the Ist. of April. The Scottish Rite will give no dramatic entertainments this season. Ex-Sheriff Hess has returned home after an absence es several months. Mrs. Dr. J. B. Morrison has returned from a week’s visit with her parents. Mr. W. H. Baker will be married in January to a young lady on the North Side. Miss Jessie Taylor received calls with her eousin. Miss May Taylor, in St. Louis. Mr. M. G. McLain will entertain his friends at dinner at the Denison on Saturday next. Mrs. Charles Rous and sou are visiting the family of Mr. Cook, on Fletcher avenue. Mrs. Mena Griffin Ogan is spending the day at Anderson, with her husband's relatives. Mrs. H. B. Sherman has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Minneapolis. Judge Woollen and Clarence Yag9r, of Franklin, have been visiting friends in this city. Miss Rosamond Porter, of Sandusky, 0., i3 the guest of her friend, Miss Dsll Warren. Miss Lloy, of Vincennes, has been -visiting Mrs. Mary Marsh and Miss Mamio Denny. Mrs. Will Morria, of this city, is spending the holidays with her mother, in Kuightstown. Miss Fannie Campbell is visiting in Cincinnati, where she will remain until the first of March. Mrs. Ed F. May, of Moberly, Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer, of the South Side. Messrs. Ed Gall, Albert Gail and George Haerle attended a club danco at Muncie on Thursday night. Mr. Will Myers, of Kentucky, is spending a few weeks with his mother, on North New Jersey street. Mrs. J. ft McKee will be present at the DavisBrown nuptials, which take place Wednesday at Washington Miss Luna Confer©, who has been visiting her eousin. Miss Minnie Laurie, of Knighfstown, has returned. Mrs. John Hamilton has been confined to her rooms at the Grand for the past four weeks with a serious illness.

Miss Mary Applegate leaves next week for Georgia, where she will visit her friend, Miss Janey Garmooy. Prances Hendricks and her daughter, barker, will go to Chicago in the spring for permanent residence. Mrs. Helen Hubbs and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Prenatt, of Madison, are in the city, visiting Mrs. Fannie Hendricks. One of the most brilliant parties of the season is promised in the one to be given by Miss Emma Ayres next month. Hon. C. C. Hines returned East last night, having been ealled away a few days earlier than he intended starting. Mr. John Warren, who has been spending the holidays with his grandparents, in Chill icothe, 0., has returned home. Miss Nellie New will go to Florida some time this month to visit Mies Mame Frazier, who formerly resided in this city. Mr. Jas. Bowers, formerly of this city, but residing at present in Toledo, 0., is visiting his brother-in-law, Major Taylor. The Msennerchor party last week was attended by a large number of society people and was a success in every respect. Miss Florence Henckle, of East North street, goes to Ohio the first of the coming week to spend the winter with relatives. Mr. Wallingford has severed his connection with the firm of Stem, Hodg*ou & Wallingford, architects, at Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. James Wright gave a dinner party New Year’s day in honor of their guest. Miss Driggs, of Waterbury, Conn. Little Sam Offutt, the seven-year-old son of Mr. Charles G. Offutt, of Greenfield, is said to exhibit wonderful talent in recitations. llr. and Mrs. T. P. Haughey were among a camber of guests who sat down to an elegant dinner given at Noblesville on Wednesday. Mr. W. G. Wilson, of Chicago, and Mr. Charles Moore, of Middletown, spent part of the holidays! with Mr. Charles Kregelo and family. Mrs. John Helm, of East Washington street, combined the celebration of her birthday and Now Year’n eve bv a pleasant social gathering. t The marriage of Miss Kate Davis, daughter of Senator Davis, and Lieutenant It. M. G. Brown, will occur on Wednesday, at Washington. Bishop and Mrs. Knickerbaeker were in attendance at the silver wedding celebrated by Dr. and Mrs. Pot tie, in Lafayette, on New Year's day. Mrs. John T. Dye win give a reception on next Tuesday afternoon from 2to 6 o’clock. A largo party will bo given in the evoning by Mies Dye. Rev. James McLeod and wife will give a luncheon to-morrow to the new ministers’ organization, which meets at the Second Presbyterian Church. Misses Otta and Ella Wood, of Connersville, who have bees visiting their aunt, Mrs. Sarah BUiott, No. 50 Fletcher avenue, returned home test evening. Cards are issued for the wedding of Miss Minnie Bavliss, daughter of Rev. J. H. Bayliss, to Mr. Alien Jeffrey, of New York. The ceremony

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will take place at the family residence, Walnut Hills, Cinciaaasi, 0., Jan. 12, as2’eloek in the afternoon. Miss Grilling, of Detroit, who is the guest of Mrs. Newton Claypool, is a charming young woman, and has already made herself a favorite in social gatherings here. Rev. Ezra B. Newcomb, who has been visiting friends in the city for several days, has returned to Chicago. Mra Newcomb will remain in Indianapolis several weeks. Twenty-five invitations have been issued for a snpper and social to be given by Miss Lillie Williams and Mrs. Frank Hesser, next Wednesday evening, to their mute friends. A recent letter from Miss Kinnio Yoss, who is spending the winter abroad, states rite was about leaving for Paris, and would probably start for home the latter part of February. Mra Enos B. Reed contemplates starting a painting class soon. As the lady is a gifted artist, this will be a rare opportunity for those desirous of pursuing this interesting study. Miss Haute Tsrkington entertained a few of her friends on New Year’s night, at her residence, on North Pennsylvania street. She* assisted by Miss Carrie Hendricks, received friends daring the day. One of the handsomest Christmas presents given this year was to Mrs. John C. Wright, by her son-in-law Mr. Will Talbot. It consisted of a full set of cut-glass ice-cream dishes, the price of which was over SIOO. All the popular unmarried drug clerks are on the qui vive to know which of their number is meant in a recent newspaper statement that one (name ungiven) was to wed, this month, a eharming young lady of North Illinois street The reception given by the Elite Dancing Club, at Pfafflin’s Hall, on last Tuesday evening, was a decided success, and all those present had an enjoyable time, dispersing at an early hour, wishing the Elite many more such enjoyable occasions. A pleasant party was given by Miss Kate Gib son during the week to her guests. Misses Ella and Oita Wood, of Connersville, and Miss Mary Hinckle, of Delaware, O. She was assisted in doing the honors of the occasion by the Misses Thompson and Stratford. t The ladies of Central-avenue M. E. Church were very successful with their New Year new departure. They received a large number of callers during the afternoon and evening, realizing more than fifty dollars for the benefit of the church. And such a good time! Mrs. Enos B. Reed was the recipient of a beautiful Christmas gift from her sister, Mrs. Charles Kendall, of Dallas, Tex., who was a pupil in painting of Mrs. Reed’s when in this city. The present was a fine white crepe neck handkerchief painted by Mrs. Kendall in Jacqueminot roses and finished with real lace. One of the most enjoyable theater parties of the season was one on New Year’s night at English’s Opera-house. Those present were Misses Carrie Kregelo, Bessie Beck, Lillie Blake. Bessie Angle. Lida Brown. Bessie Scott and Messrs. John McCullough, Walter Fugate, Frank Murphy, Ed Hannan, Will Doegett and Steele Bright. Miss Sallie Holliday gave a Newmarket party New Year’s evening, after the day’s reception. There were few in attendance, but the time was spent in a manner highly pleasing to those present, among whom were Miss Robinson, of St. Louis; Miss Era Steele, Miss Mollie Clarke, Mr. Harry Gordon, Mr. Frank Clarke and Mr. Bennett. A coterie of some of the most elegant ladies and brilliant conversationalists in society circles here received informally on New Year’s day at the residence of Mrs. Fred Baggs. Besides that lady there were Mrs. A. A Cady, Mrs. John Love, Mrs. Bullard, Mrs. Jennie Patterson, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. J. W. Beck, Miss Kinder and Miss Anna Baggs. At the wedding of Ralph Modjeska, son of the eminent artiste, Bfme. Modjeska, and Miss Felica Benda, last week, in New York, the bride was preceded by eight little girls, strewing flowers. Contrary to the usual eode, she was accompanied by the groomsmen, while the bridegroom was attended by the bridesmaids. Mme. Modjeska also accompanied her son. A most pleasant occasion was the dinner given by Miss Harriet Noble at her home in Irvington on Thursday. The gathering was in honor of her guest, Miss Braun, of Cincinnati, and was, also, a charming reunion of the students of Vassar College. Among those present were Mrs. John M. Judah, Mrs. H. D. Pierce, Caldwell, Butler, and the Misses Foster, Noble and Baldwin. 31 rs. John R. Wilson gave a reception yesterday, in compliment to her sister, Mrs. W. T. Barbee, of Lafayette. Although the afternoon was stormy, there was a large attendance, and those who went were repaid with an exceedingly pleasant afternoon. The decorations were in keeping with the season and reflected credit on the good taste of the hostess. The menu was dainty and well served.

A delightful surprise party was given Master Ed White and sister, of No. 976 North Tennessee street, on New Year’s night. Among those present were Masters Ed O. L. Davis. Rickard Brum, Ernest Pearson. Ed Uhl. John Pfaff, the Misses Maggie Price, Emma Uhl, Nettie Tucker and many others. The young folks had provided themselves with a bountiful supply of refreshments, singing and dancing were indulged in. and, altogether, a most delightful evening was passed. Fourteen of the young society people of our city comprised a theater party on New Year's night, given by Miss Jessie Daily. The company occupied a row of boxes at the Grand Operahonse. and was made up of Miss Shirley Daily, Miss Kate Malott, Miss Maud Landers, Miss Arlina Landers, Miss Bettie New, Miss Jessie Daily, Miss Lulu Stuckv, in whose honor the party was arranged, Mr. William Landers, Mr. Edward Wood, Mr. Walter Cathie, Mr. Horace Hord, Mr. John Bradshaw, Mr. William Raddiffe and Mr. R. C. Hord. Miss Arlina Landers gave a taffy-pull, last evening, in honor of her guest, Miss Lulu Stucky, of Gosport. The bouse was prettily arranged with mistletoo, this favorite decoration having been tastily placed under the various chandeliers and about the mantels. Os those present were Jessie Daily, Miss Bettie New, Miss Julia Landers, Miss Bell Baldwin, Miss Maud Landers, Miss Helena Landers, Miss Lulu Stucky, Mr. Wood, Mr. Horace Hord, Mr. R. C. Hord. Mr. Harry Woolen, Mr. Walter Cathie. Mr. Frank Murphy, Mr. John Bradshaw, Mr. Albert By ram and Mr. Calkins. Professor Brenneke and Mr. Edward Gall, jr., superintended the New Year’s ball eiven at Pfafflin’s Hail, and have good reason to feel flattered at the results of their efforts. The gathering, though not large, was very select and thoroughly enjoyable. The Cinderella parties, under arrangement for the balance of the season, will probably be given by the same people. Among those present were Miss Moore. Miss Brown, Miss Eicbrodt, Miss Stuart, Miss Smith, Miss Stone, Miss Merrill, Miss Coon, Miss Riagely, Miss May Clarke, Mr. Becker, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Jones, Mr. Hummel, of Mancie, Mr. Patterson, of Muncie, Mr. Wm. Medaria, of Richmond, Ind.. Harry Sella, Mr. Merrill, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Cornelius, Mr. Edward Gall, jr., Mr. Albert Gall. jr., Mr. Lynn Stone, Mr. Frank Dean and others.

Miss Margaret Butler entertained, with her usual good taste, a large number of her friends on New Year's nght. Domino whist, whist and New market com prised the evenin gs am usemen ts. The house was beautif utly decorated with plants, mistletoe and cut flowers, the latter having been arranged with a lavish hand about the mantels and tables. The guests were: Mrs. William H. Talbot, Miss Cecil, of Georgetown. Ky., Miss Horner, Mrs. William Elder, Miss Elder, Miss Helen Wright, Miss Mary Spann, Miss Zee Beaty, Miss Mary Shipp, Miss Emma Ayres, Miss Appelgate, Miss Anna Sharpe, Messrs. O. T. Morton, William Hord, John Holcombe, Harry Gordon, Harvey Blanton, William Reed, Harry Hanckle, William Elder, Theodore Elder, Joseph Sharpe, Joseph Shipp, Benjamin Nichols, Henry Fraser, Elliott Hord, Lynn Martindale, Mr. Kirk, of Dublin, Ireland, and others. Among the many pleasant affairs on New Year’s day the reception given by some of the ladies of Friends Church, at the residence of D. M. Taylor, deserves special mention for the genuine, hearty enjoyment realized by all callers, and the exceedingly tasteful and beautiful floral decorations. The two reception-rooms and lunchroom bad banks of rave and fragrant flowers from Mr. Taylors private greenhouse. Geraniums. begonias, heliotrope, ivy, srnilax. tweet alyssum and euphorbia were in profusion wherever mantel, or window, or table afforded

space, and Me magnificent specimen each ot begonia metallic a, croton and poinsetta attracted much attention. The ladies present were Mesdames D. M. Taylor, Israel Taylor, Wm. Hadley, Joe Brown, Wn. Prey, Robert Adams, R. W. Furnas, James Adams, C. P. Hollingsworth, E. E* Pray and Misses Pray and Richie. Eleven of the yonug ladies of the church (Mrs. Joe Evans’s Bible class) held a reception at the residence of Wm. Pray, sad many gentlemen availed themselves of the opportunity to begin another year’s acquaintance. Mias Fannie Taylor, of North Illinois street, gave an exceedingly select party on New Year's night A large number of this lady’s friends were present, several being from adjacent towns. The house decorations and toilets attracted much attention, many of the costumes being the most elaborate seen during the season. A select orchestra furnished the music, and the festivities continued until about 1 o’clock. At 11 an elegant snpper was served. Among the guests were Miss Mary Olcott, of Greencaetle; Miss Mary Maxwell, Bliss Lizzie Rexford, Miss Lillie Bals, Miss Nellie Frankem, Miss Lou Clifford, Miss Grace Whitridge, Miss Lillie Lewis, of Cincinnati; Miss Hamilton, New York city; Miss Hattie Alien and Miss Stewart, of Lonisville, Ky.; Mr. Charles Sherman, Mr. W. C. Clifford, 3lr. William. Monroe, Mr. J. R. Gray, Mr. William Rexford, Mr. William Tuj'ner, Mr. Harry Bouser, of Greencaetle; Mr. C. G. Myers, Mr. W. EL Harrison, of Louisville, Ky.; Blr. S. S. Yeneman, of Terre Haute, and others. The New Year's evening dancing party, given by Mr. and Blrs. N S. Byrara, was a very extensive and elegant affair. The Christmas decorations had been profusely and artistically arranged throughout the rooms. Hart’s band furnished the music, and the dancing continued until about 2 o’clock. At the hour of 12 the company sat down to a delicious and well-served collation. The evening’s programme in all respects was carefully planned, and carried out with perfect precision. Os those present were Miss Lewis, Miss Gates, Miss Horner, Miss Malott, Miss Carrie Malott, Miss Anna Farquhar, Miss Barry, Miss McOuat, Miss Agnes Fletcher, Miss Murray of St Paul, Minn., Miss Shuler, Miss Herod, Miss Dye, Miss Florence Coffin, Miss Nora Farquhar, Misses Dryer, Miss Gill, Miss Gray, Miss Anna Jones, Miss Carrie Vajen, Mr. and Mrs. Steele, Mr. aud Bfrs. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lynn, Miss Jessie Cornelius, Miss Josephine Purse], Bliss Blary Herron, Mr. O. T. Morton, Mr. Edward Holloway, Mr. Elliott Herd, Mr. William Hord, 3ir.‘ Frank McKee, Mr. Jasso Fletcher, 3lr. Robert Martiudale, Mr. David Morris, Mr. Pirtle Herod, 3lr. Wm. Ried, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Benjamin Nichols. Mr. Gates, Mr. Nathan Morris, Mr. Samuel Carey, Mr. Frank Hord, Mr. Joseph Sharpe, Mr. Frank West, Mr. Wm. Dye, Mr. By field, Blr. Louis Howland, Blr. Hewitt Howland, Mr. Ovid Jameson, Blr. Frank Baldwin, Blr. James Condnitt, Blr. Robert Ried, H. J. Landers, John Walker, Harry Landis, Herbert Collins, Blr. Lawrence Shuler, Mr. James Curtis and many others. The party, taken as a whole, was one of the most elaborate aud enjoyable of the year. BRIGHTWOOD NOTES. Blr. and Blrs. C. L. Rush have returned from Gallon, O. Brightwood seems to have a building boom this winter. Mr. and Mrs. A Davis have returned from Cleveland, O. Freddie, son of Blr. and Mrs. Wilhelm, is lying very low with membranous croup. Mr. Sheffelton is building quite an extensive room to be occupied by him as a general store. The old year was "watched” out by the members of the M. E. Church, at the residence of Mrs. Clark. Bliss Lizzie Anderson returns to Chillocotho, 0., after spending the holidays with her mother, on Gale street The new postmaster seems to have quite an importance attached to his exalted position, as our letters are postmarked thus: "John G. Swartz, Flat Rock,” that being his residence. Considerable boycotting is being done by the people here, by mailing their letters on the train. A diversity of entertainments hare been given at the Briehtwood Cbapel the past fortnight; first, a "variety” entertainment, given by the Cross Keys Club: then our Christmas tree, the like was never beheld; next, a “faith-cure” came to hold a revival and heal the sick, both in mind and body,, but the people did not have much faith in him. He has retired to pastures much greener.

Music. The next Lyra concert will be given the first of next month. The City Band played at a party at Nohlesville on Tuesday night. Mr. Emil Wulschner shipped last week a full set of band instruments to Centerville, Oregon. Miss Lulu Burt will sing at a concert at her birthplace, Tuscola, IIL, the third week in January. Mrs. Minnie Gage Boyd, who possesses a sweet soprano voice, is taking voice lessons of Ora Pearson. The popular choir of the Meridian-street M. E. Church will discontinue their work at the above place of worship after March 1. Miss Jessie Jones, whose stage name is Jessie Oyler, will make her debut in this city, in April, a3 Siebel, in the opera of “Faust.” Miss Jessie Guffin will leave, Tuesday next, for Nashville, Tenn., where she will continue her musical studies under Prof. Charles Black. She possesses a beautiful mezzo-soprano voice, which will yet be heard from in the musical world. Miss Ida Sweenie will return to Detroit on Monday. She is a member of the Detroit Opera Company, and will sing Edith, in. their production of “Pirates of Penzance” at London, Canada, this month. She will also sing the role of Yum Yum in “Mikado” at Detroit during the winter. PERSONAL MENTION ELSEWHERE. Attica. Mr. and Mrs. Will Reed are visiting at Rochester. A. T. Huddle has gone to Virginia on a fonrmonths’ visit. Mrs. Lizzie McKee, of Springfield, IIL, is & guest at G. W. Jordan’s. John Harvey, of Louisville, is spending the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Latta spent a part of the holidays with friends in Logausport. Prof. A. B. Milford, of Wabash College, visited his mother the first of the week.

John H. Campbell and wife, who were married at Weedsport. N. Y., last week, are expected home this week. Mrs. L. M. Green surprised her husband, with an elegant party on New Year’s eve. Forty young folks enjoyed it Misses liillie and Lola Bush have returned from Washington, where they had been visiting and sight-seeing for two months. Mayor Macoughtry and wife gave the largest party of the season at their elegant home on Wednesday evening last One hundred and fifty guests enjoyed their hospitality and partook of refreshments. J. F. Andrews and wife, who were married on Christmas day at Jacksonville, 111., are making their home at the Merchants’ Hotel. Mrs. A. is a very accomplished lady, and will be a valuable acquisition to Attica society. Bedford. Joe Voris, ’B7, Hanover College, is at home. Eb Stalker, of Franklin College, came home last week. Col. A. C. Voris and wife were in Louisville this week. Frank Daggy, of Cincinnati, was here durinc the holidays. Mrs. Geo. Lary, of Bellville. 111,, returned home orr Thursday. Frank Von Behren and wife, of Evansville, were here this week. Joe Thornton and Robert Newland, of the State University, are at home spending vacation. Misses Lain Critn, Rosa Francis and Jennie Johnston are home, for a few days, from St Mary’s. Misses Carrie and Lola Crim entertained a large number of their friends at their home Thursday evening. Prof. F. P. Smith, superintendent of schools

THE SALE OIT _A_ BIGr DRY WILL, COMMENCE TUESDAY, JAN. 5. We have had consigned to us for sale an immense stock of DRY GOODS. The sale will commence TUESDAY MORNING at 10 o’clock. The goods that will be offered for sal§ are Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Table Linens, Crashes, Towels, Napkins, Cloaks, Blankets, Bed Spreads, Embroideries, Ginghams, Prints, Winter Underwear, Hosiery, etc. These goods MUST and WILL he sold at some price, the owner preferring to close them out in this way rather than auction. You can buy them cheap. We propose to make quick work of it. TUESDAY our store will be open at 10 o’clock H. P. WASSON & CO.

here, was at Indianapolis, in attendance at the Teachers’ Association. About forty of the young people took a special on the Narrow-gauge and attended a ball at Bloomfield on Tuesday night. The grandest event of the holidays was the dance at the Town Hall last night. Excellent refreshments were served and splendid music was discoursed by the Columbus orchestra. Colnmbus. Miss Jennie T.Masson and brothers entertained quite a number of their friends on Thursday evening. Among the many guests were the Misses Olive and Margaret Abbet, of Vernon, Ind.; Misses Romie Enos, Jessie Lester. Mattie EHnes, and Messrs. Frank’ W. Wood. Will and Robert Kershner, John Booth and James Masson. A charming feature of the evening was the “sawdust pie.” Crawfords ville. A. P. Luse and wife have arrived at Paris, France. Mrs. A. F. Ramsey is visiting her mother at New Castle. Mrs. Rev. Kanouse is visiting her father, George Hurley. Miss Annie Krout has returned from a visit at Terre Haute. Miss Hulda Grobe, of Indianapolis, is visiting Miss Julia Kostanser. Miss Nellie Johnson, of Wyoming Territory, is a visitor in the city. Mis* Cox, of Plainfield, is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. T. Montague. Mrs. D. F. McClure, of Ladoga, is visiting her home people in this city. Dr. J. R. Duncan is at the bedside of a sick sister, at Chillicothe, Mo. Charley Blair and bride will return to their home in Chicago to-morrow. Miss Emma Perkins, es Cincinnati, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. S. Pryse. Fred. T. Brawn was married, last Wednesday, to Miss Margaret Craig, at Indianapolis. Fes

the present they will make their home with the parents of Mr. Brown. The mother of Prof. J. N. Coulterhas returned to her home in Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Mary Bunch, of Henderson, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. A. W. Binford. Capt- and Mrs. H. H. Talbott entertained a Newmarket party on Monday night. Miss Carrie Chase entertained her friends at the Nutt House on Tuesday evening. Miss Laura Bowser, of Indianapolis, has been visiting Misses Mamie and Nina Gerard. Mrs. Susan Ingersoll and her son, Sam Snaythe, gave a tea party on. Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mi*s. J. H. Coffman entertained a large party of their friends last Tuesday evening. The Barnhill fhmily held a family reunion last Friday, at the residence of Colonel Barnhill. Misses Bessie Binford and Sallie Newton are visiting Mrs. W. R. Insley, at Danville, 111. L. T. Yeryin, of Oakland, 111., and Miss Minnie Lamb were married last Saturday evening. A uiasqno surprise party was given Misses Clara and Minnie Ornbaon on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hadley celebrated their tin wedding anniversary last Tuesday evening, Mrs. A E. Thornton, of Michigan City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hughea Edward Tucker, of Howe, Neb., and Miss Katie Scott were married on Tuesday evening. Wm. Godfelter and wife, of Greencastle, 0., have been spending the week with Judge E. C. Snyder. The N. S. A. Club * ‘watched the old year out and the new year in 'at the home of Miss Belle B&pperL Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hollingsworth and Miss Hattie McEwen visited Danville, 111., over last Sunday. Walter C. Sivyer, of Devil's Lake, D. TANARUS., and Miss Effie Lncas were married en Monday evening, by Rev. E. B. Thomson. Mrs. Charles Goltra kept open house on Friday,. ; from 4 to 7 o’clock, assisted by Mrs. James Watson, Mrs. j. W. liomsey, Mn II C libae, Mia

W. C. Nicholson, Mrs. H. 11. Talbott, Mrs. D. W. Rountree, Mrs. W. T. Brusli and Miss May Watson. Rev. James Foster preached at the Baptist Church last Sunday. The members have under consideration the employment of Rev. Foster as pastor. Miss Mamie Wright, once a resident of this city, was married last Friday evening, at Franklin, Ky., to J. W. Drains. They will reside at Laklen, Fla. Open house was kept at the following houses, each being assisted by a number of their friends; Mrs. S. W. Purviance and Mrs. M. W. Bruner, Misses Nina and Mamie Gerard, Mrs. Charles Goltra, Miss Edna Canine, Miss May Myers, Mrs. Amelia Fry, Mias Elsie insley. Greeuiield. Mias Lena Richardson has gone to Minnesota Miss Carrie Bragg, of Milton, is visiting Miss Tiilie Bragg. Mrs. H. J.. Dunbar, of Greencastle, is the guest of friends. Misses Ora Brasg and lola Coffin returned, on Thursday, from a visit with friends at Rusbville. Mr. and Mrs. Eph Marsh, and Mr. and Mrs D. R. Cooper spent New Year’s with Coal-oil Inspector Hagen and family, at Fortvilla. Miss Rose Morris, of Knights town, wbo arrived Monday evening to visit Miss Alma Mactin, in alighting from a carriage sprained her ankle so badly that she was compelled to return home at once, much to the disappointment at * her friends. President Jordan, of Indiana University, at Bloomington, delivered his lecture on the "Ascent of the Matterhorn” here on Wednesday. While here he was entertained by Miss Lena Banks and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, former students under his charge. Mrs. Dr. N. P. Howard entertained a number of the young society people on Monday evenimi in honor of her granddaughter, Miss Alma Martin. whs iahAine from Oxford. There were preetCowUuueit <Mt Seventh Page.]

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