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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1894)
THE COURIER Word comes to Lincoln that Mrs. Leonard, of New York, a cousin of Mr. W. M. Leonard of this city, and known to a number of Lin coln people, has achieved much success with a march which she has composed. It is known as the "Virginias," and this summer it has been played at all the summer res9rts where the "two step" haB been popular and it is said to have made a great hit everywhere. It will soon be introduced in this city. Miss Blanche Garten left during the week for Baltimore where she will attend school. Miss Carrie Wasmer.of Grand Island, was the guest of Miss Nellie White during the week. A Born To Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Henkle on Wednesday a son. 12 Miss Katharine Weston jf Beatrice was the guest of Miss Maud Hammond Tuesday. The following young ladies will be entertained at tea thi evening (Saturday) by Miss Helen Dorothy at her home on R street: Rosa Kohn, Clara Leese, Frankie Burleigh, Bernice Merrill, Sallie Berk son, Susie Bartrum, Bertha DuTiel, Jessie Greedy and Mabel Par-riflh. Dr. Benjamin P. Bailey returned Saturday last from a five weeks' absence. Mrs. Bailey will remain in the east until October. Mrs. L. P. Gaylord and son Frank have returned after spending several pleasant weeks with relatives and friends in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Guy Hurlbut has returned from an extended visit with friends in West Virginia. F. M. Claflin, city editor of the Fremont Herald, was in the city during the week. Miss Belle Sousely, of Nebraska City, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mibs Marie Hoover. Dr. White has returned from his vacation. Miss Willa Cather returned Monday from her vacation spent at her home in Red Cloud. S. A. Foster and family returned Monday from a three weeks' trip to the Black Hilis. S. L. Geisthardt has returned from a trip through the east. Mrs. Kendall and Mrs. A. J. Bollinger and daughter of St Paul are the guests of Hon. F. M.Ross, Prof. F. W. Taylor arrived from Mexico Monday, where he spent the past few weeks. The Misses Cowdery gave a delightful small dinner party laBt evening for their guest. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Cogswell and son Franklin of Beatrice, spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Keefer, at 740 J street. Mrs. A. Krausso of Colfax, Wash., who has been the guest of her Bister, Mrs. J. O. Everett for the past few weeks, has gone to Chi cago. Mr. Roscoe Pound and sisters returned Tuesday from New York. Mr. and Mrs W. C. Noel and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Fair of Beatrice are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kennard. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cunningham have gone to Cadiz, O., where they will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives. Professor and Mrs. Love will entertain the seniors and members of the faculty at breakfast this morning, (Saturday.) Miss Bessie Gahan. of Grand Island, who was the guest of Miss Nellie White during fair week, returned home yesterday. Miss Sherman, of Greenwich, N. Y., is visiting her brother, Mr. Job Sherman at 1621 H street. Mrs. Wrisley, of Omaha, is the guest of Miss Sherman during the fair. Miss Gertrude Clarke is in the city visiting her brother, Mr. W. E. Clarke. Miss Effie Steen of Wahoo is in the city. Mrs. Robinson, of Chicago, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John B. Wright at 1820 M street. Saturday was little Katharine Croan's fifth birthday and she cele brated the occasion by inviting a number of little friends to tea. The children arrived early in the afternoon and spent a few hours romping and playing. The happiness of the little ones was complete when they were called to set their own table and enjoy a dainty tea. A strawride, which was given Tuesday evening by a number of young men, was one of the most delightful affairs of the kind given during the summer months. At about 7 o'clock a jolly crowd met at Miss Nellie Griggs and were soon stowed away in a large rack decorated with corn stalks and sunflowers. After riding about the city the party drove to Cusbman park where they enjoyed a tempting lunch which had been prepared by the fair ones. Dancing was the principal amusement at the park, About 11 o'clock they turned their faces homeward and judging from the merry voices and happy faces the young people enjoyed the ride hugely. The following participated in the fun: Misses Chase of York, Dixon of Beatrice, Ellen Gere, Marie Gere, Nellie Griggs, Fay Thompson. Mazie Ames, Emily Weeks, Annie Broady. Messrs Avery Haggard, Corwin Hag gard, Carl Bessey, Edward Bessey, Ernest Besssy, Stratford Hewitt, Harry Shears, Earl McCreery, Edgar Morrill and Howard Ricketts. Mrs. M. Graham of Pasadena, Cal., Hon. D. Lindsey of McPher son, Kas., and Dr. G. B. Richards of Norfolk, Neb., are visiting at the home of L. C. Richards. Wing Allen came down from Omaha Thursday to take in the fair. Mrs. Howell has returned from St. Paul, where she spent several pi easant weeks. Well you never saw such an assortment of hew stylish dress goods as Herpolsheimcr & Co. have just opened their own importation di rect. Their entire stock of but one or two dress patterns alike one they sell out of town, the other, if you get it, can't be matched in the state. Prices 49c, G3c, 97c and upwards. Herpolsheimer fc Co.'s new cloaks, suits and fur capes are marked at the one lowest price that saves you considerable. See them now just to get an idea of the new styles. See Sisler the Ice Cream man in his new quarters when wanting wanting anything in his line. He will serve you well. 133 south 12 street. Phone 630 A s V
