100 years ago
An Easter Party
One of the most elaborate and enjoyable social events of the season occurred Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry King.
Mr. and Mrs. King were at home to about one hundred of their friends.
The early part of the evening was spent in conversation after which the guests were served to elegant refreshments in the dining room by the Misses Aline Frazer, Imogene Dean, Vinnie Wible, Margaret Saggau, Bessie and Ruth King.
Miss Eva Bryan served punch in the upper hall.
The decorations were spring blossoms and Easter eggs The favors were beautifully gilded eggs.
The following program was splendidly rendered and much enjoyed:
Piano Solo, "The Butterfly" — Mrs. Tilson
Vocal Solo, "Gaily Chant the Summer Birds" — Miss Hodge
Piano Solo — Mr. Nodie Baker
Reading — Mrs. Rogers
Vocal Solo, "The Link Divine" — Mrs. W.O. Hannaford, (Violin Accompaniment)
Violin Trio — Misses Edna and Irene Greasart and Mr. Wm. Wright
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The Silly Seven club met with Miss Margaret Saggau Monday evening. Splendid refreshments were served.
The Five Hundred Club met Wednesday evening instead of Tuesday evening with Miss Florence Saggau.
Invitations are out for a St. Patrick's party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hannaford.
Work on the roof of the new court house has begun and many of the timbers are already in place.
Marriage Licenses
Milton F. Brandner, Florence
Adda R. Slaughter, Florence
Albert C. Anerheimer, Burrton
Mary M. Ewert, Lehigh
Wm. Blankley, Marion
Mollie Stidham, Seney, Kentucky
Charles H.E. Myers, Lost Springs
Mary Riffel, Lincolnville
A Kansas Day at Jamestown
The silver service sent by the State of Kansas for the battleship named in honor of the state probably will be presented in September. Senator Long thinks it would be a good idea to arrange for a Kansas Day at the Exposition and present the service to the ship that day.
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The following is the list of presents received by Miss Carrie Christensen and Mr. Knute Madsen, whose marriage was announced last week:
Bride's parents — Cow, two pigs and kitchen cabinet.
Louise and Chris Christensen — set of plates and cake plate.
Sophia Christensen — cream pitcher.
Willie and Bennie Christensen — dust pan and towel rack.
Grandma Hansen — paper and book rack.
Mr. and Mrs. James Larsen — Tea kettle.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Lehman — flat irons.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Hanson — Meat roaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dohner — Salad dish and towel.
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Christensen — Table cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Christensen, of Gardner, lamp and table cloth.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Olson — Tea set and six sauce dishes.
Mr. and Mrs. John Olsen — Set of plates, cups and saucers, set of teaspoons and china tea pot.
Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson — Berry set and bread tray.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Roberson — Set of table knives and forks.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schlotthauer — Fruit dish.
Mr. Marius Diventi — $2 bill.
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Mr. Conyers and Mr. Adkins were in town last week soliciting funds for a new church which the people of Grant Township are planning to erect this summer.
Mr. John Noone, an old settler and respected citizen living near Tampa, died last week and the funeral was held at the Catholic church at Tampa on Sunday. This makes three of the family that have died within the last six months. Mr. Noone's son, Thomas, died last September of typhoid fever and a short time after another son, James, was accidentally killed by being run over by a train at Kansas City.
Under a new ruling of the Post office Department is now permissible to write on the left half of the address side of post cards. Only the right half need to be reserved for the address.
