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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
6
A collage of society items from Indianapolis and nearby towns includes visits, guest days, and upcoming dances. Notable mentions include Mrs. T. F. Moone of Anderson, Miss Elizabeth Ray visiting Lafayette, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Millikan in Washington, and numerous hostesses hosting receptions, teas, and club events through May and into June.
Mrs G M Logan hosted a casual card party Tuesday with Bernice Logan and Thera Frederick assisting. Birx-Dutton is still abroad in California. Mrs YC Carter hosted her card club Monday afternoon. Katherine Bat of Muncie visited Thetis Frederick Thursday. Mr and Mrs A H Taylor held an informal musicale Monday. Mrs H R Lewis and daughter head to Virginia Monday for six weeks. Mrs Welter has returned home from Kansas via Mrs T Carter’s. Miss Mary Boyd staged a vocal recital at the Medtore home Friday. Mr and Mrs Carnahan’s son Gen and daughter Dire Carnahan visited Bright’s parents. Shortridge girls hosting a May 2 dance following an early-April event.
Shelbyville seen for a week of guest visits and family gatherings. Mrs. Julia Sulman returns from Tilden. Mrs. H H Dunlavy visited Dana. Jeane Decks and dwane Decks of California stayed with John Pullen. Mrs. Ellen Brooks hosted in Greenwood. many travelers including Henry Gabbner of Louisville and Miss Janette Newby of Sheridan noted. Wedding anniversaries and children’s parties mark the local week.
Miss Florence Moore returns from Pere after attending the Gurvin Fetter wedding. Several locals travel to Oregon California New York Greenfield Noblesville and Denver. Social events include a Japanese tea, a coffee at Downey avenue church, a foil of euchre, and a Delta Tau Delta dance at Butler College with guests from Indiana University and Wabash.
A May Day program will be tendered at Covenant church Martot and Highland on Sunday evening. The program includes Earl Holt cornet solo Last Chord, instrumental music by Anna Neuhacker, Gertrude Banks vocal In Innocence, mixed choir The Pilot, duet Miabi, Mia, N. Van Gulder, orchestra And band pieces Arsbnd the Cross His Way With Thee and Hid With Christ, plus a Monday school chorus segment.
A Franklin W. Hays divorce case looms at the courthouse as society circles swirl around the Overstreet home with summer and fall plans. Indiana readers hear urban musings on flat living, proper social behavior, and fashion trends, while Hoosier writers face Chicago banquet jokes and mentions of the Fairbankses' summer return.
Lawrence township social notes list residents and guests across Indianapolis Maywood Alexandera Oakantan and Irvington. Highlights include Mrs. Lulu Newhouse visiting, Miss Elsie Lyle with Mina Apple, George Stanley with Ora Galdard, and many family visits. Commencement at Oaklandon Universal church announced with 17 graduates.
Richmond residents are noted visiting relatives and friends this week. Mrs Caney went to Detroit for the summer, Mr and Mrs Baron Brandon returned from Dayton, Miss Hertha Hewly returned to Carthage, and Mrs Sellers traveled to Xenia after visiting Dearsie Galiets at Farham College. Herbert Scherer returned home from Mansfield.
Franklin RA community notices list visits and entertainment. Alexander De. graduates from Lana seminary and plans a visit to his parents before snoring at Bareks. Mrs George Buxton returns from Martinsville. Numerous dinners and parties are reported at various homes including John No Hunter, Rey Nequeton, Otto Curtis, Helene Whitderides, Elizabeth Smith, Edith Miller, Mrs L Bo Git, Maude, and others. Residents Will Johnston and Ralph Brown are noted for travels and relatives’ visits.
A draft item notes residents of New Augusta and nearby towns visiting relatives and attending events. Mentions Covington, Zionsville, Whitestown, Farwills, Indianapolis area gatherings, and a school trip to Bloomington. Includes social visits by Grace Gnan Ruth Neidhinger Mea Bowers James Shepherd Mrs. Avery and others. An observed scene at English's in Indianapolis references a dressmaker and a sewing machine.
Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson of Indianapolis visited relatives Sunday evening. Hazel Lewis spent several days at Friendawnod. Jon Horton hosted Ross Ragen of Monon Tuesday. Amanda Kiger stayed Wednesday with Sanford Plummer and family. Myra Thompson visited Mauresville late last week. Bya and Jessie Prichard traveled with William Card and family Sunday. Mrs Wh Jessup of Friendswood attended her father’s home Thursday afternoon. Austin Mendenhall and wife visited relatives in Linton this week. Earl Ham and Miss Baile Stokesberry joined J Seerly family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leng, recently with Mrs Levi Carson, moved to Mr Ligaie Sanders property. A J Newsom and J D Sanders attended a Germ house event hosted by New Telephone compares with about 3400 managers present.
Mary Rhoades and relatives visit Betefontaine while Dr and Mrs Engle host guests. The wedding of James Arthur Dehn and Miss Easter Ave ly Mahattes unfolds with attendants, bride in white lace, ceremony at Rev JW Colting Wirlaling, reception at home after June 1 at 689 Twenty-eighth.
A string of visits and family news from Fariette and nearby communities. Residents like Mrs Hert Maura, Melvin Apple, Edwand Phonon, and Miss Edith Beckly are noted visiting relatives and friends. Various local couples and families, including the Smiths, Ewing, and others from St Louis and Brightwind, hosted gatherings and outings over the weekend and coming week.
Sunday in Rushville and week full of club meetings and entertainments. Mrs Grace Showers hosted the Bauiekee club, Miss Carolina King received a shower, and many neighbors including Mr Wil Gunter of Louisville visited relatives Elmer and Omer Gunter. The Home Presbyterian church communities held gatherings with Mrs John Thatcher and Mrs D B Jones among hosts. Reports mention Miss Sue Hamilton, Min Brownie Gould, and Miss Helen Wise with Beulah Wise attending events in Greenfield and Terre Haute.
Miss Stella Heaton planned Missouri visits while James Mustard returned from California. Frances Whitesell visited friends and Agnes Jennings saw George Sheets’ sister. Mrs Maia Sollieda visited Martinarville relatives. Indianapolis resident Mire Attie Allred hosted Stewart couple. Mrs Minute Ferguson led the Ladies’ Mul society gathering. Visitors included Mrs John Scott from Indianapolis and Charline Temperley from Bellefonte. The Military band performed at aHip ple event.
A long list of social visits and guests across Indiana towns is recorded. Julia Zimmerman visits the Adams home in Glenwood. Mrs. MoH Ryan plans a Terre Haute trip to see her parents. Mrs. Sie House hosts in Franklin. Gideon and family visit relatives in Bt. Joe, TH. Dorothy Smith from Clermont resumes past work with Mrs. Lang. Floyd Lang and Lafayetta guests of the Xio-Grer couple. Laura Hill of Huntington visits Addie Parker. Mrs. Arend of Emmenca hosts in town. Mrs. Proctor and Vera return from a Forest trip. Elizabeth Guistey of Harmony arrives Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Quigley. Mrs. Haslewinkle and Pearl Haslewinkle travel to West Salem to visit relatives. Clea Watson and Mrs. Barett of Vinewane attend recent events. Henry Boyer’s party to Greensfield to visit the Conners. A. N Caldwell and daughter Leneland with Minnie Teagan visit Lebanon. Orphie Waldron and Pearl Waldron go to Cincinnati for a summer engagement. Ren Heavens and C M Quigley with Faertagean and Mooney spend Sunday at Rocky Perk. Charles Roberson hosts a gathering at Sixelweck. Mr. and Mrs. Gillinote, Mrs. Kite, and Amanda Weich of Alberta also noted.
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