a hand organ, and she was the recipient of numerous pennies from “sympathizing” guests.Progressive pedro was another feature of the evening’s entertainment. Mrs. John Blaisiug captured the first prize for the ladies and Mrs. Jackson the consolalion. On the gents' side Felix Blaising was first winner and C. L. DeYault was awarded the booby prize. Refreshments were served and all in all, it was a social event that all present well pleasantly remember. Those present were:Messrs. am} Mesdumos—A. M. Hartzeli,J. w. Luughliii, a S. J. Stocks,J. 11. Hartzeli,Ur, Brudi,W. S. Hurtzell,T. L. McGee. Mesdamea—Blaising.H. F. Schnelker, Hattie Fisher, Mario Caps. Misses—Lida Schnelker, Katie Lupkin. Cecil Pedersplel, Ethel Llpes,Maud Null,Maud Caps, Theresa Laughllo,Messrs.— l'elix Blaising,Ed. Becker,Ed. Schnelker,E. K. Si ljnelker, Will Lupkin,Jlt;-hn Schucknmn, Theo. Becker,Mesdames— Coo k. Palmer, Pond,Misses—Maggie Klossen, Edna L. Gorrell, Hortens® Caps, Carrie Vi berg, Ella P.Fmith, Francos Bueter, Zlla'Bueier, Messrs,—Fred Brudi,W. s. Rogers,J. A. Larimore, C. L. UeVauJt,13. M. Gorrell, John Bueter, Byron Dimler.Birthday Party..Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15, there was a happy gathering of the little friends of Miss Ella Skinner, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Skinner. The event was in honor of her birthday and right royally was it celebrated. Numerous games were engaged in and refreshments enjoyed by the guests. Those present were:Mi hmoh— Misses—-Norn Cameron, May Gundor,Amelia Shiftman. Mabel Sisson,ltuby Harrington,Eva skinnur,Ella Skinner. Masters—Clyde Gunder. Creighton Butler, Bay Gunder.Masters—Earl Lake, ltoss Camercn, Harry Skinner.In honor of his 16th birthday anniversary, Harry W. Fisher was given a surprise last Saturday evening. Harry was detained down town by some of his friends until the young folks had gathered at his home and were seated in the parlor awaiting his arrival. To say he was surprised when he saw the room full goes without saying. Dancing was the main feature of the evening’s entertainment and all enjoyed themselves. Refreshments were served the guests. Those present were:Mrs. J. B. Hartzeli.Misecs—Ida Hartzeli, Naomi Hartzeli, Winona Null. Jessie Griffin,Claudine Jackson.Messrs.—Henry Meyers, John ltoussoy, Pearl Dennis. Eugene Miller, Herman Helmick, Centennial Horn, B. M. Gorrell,J. A. Larimore, Ohio Hargrave,Misses—Ceeolia RuJo, Mabel Black. Thresa Blaising, Josie Watterson,Messrs.—Amos Roussey, Warren Gunder,Victor Blaising,Will Miller.Evan Thomas.Byron Dimler.Felix Blaising,Dan Moore,James Lahey.Last Mouday evening Misses Cecelia Federspiel and Nora Grouauer perpetrated a complete surprise upon Miss Anna Ehinger, and about 30 of her friends enjoyed a very pleasant evening at her home on West Main street.Cards, games and social chat were the chief amusements and all enjoyed themselves to their utmost. At 12 o'clock a pretty luncheon was served the guests. Thoso present were:Misses— Misses—Lizzie Callaghan, Agnes Callaghan,Thresa Lahey,Maud Null,Lizzie Timme,Clara Cronauer, Mary Brudi,Nona Null,Olive Tustison.Messrs.—Dan Callaghan, Bert Ji. Gorrell, Will Sehnelkor.E. B. Schnelker, Gottlieb Brudi, Ed. Becker,Frank Federsniel. Chas. Schnitker,Messrs.—George Hetmick, Ed. Fchnslker. James Lahey. Felix Blaising, John Federspiel, Chas. Hutli.J. Boisnet.Will Lupkin,Miss Mabel Palmer entertained at a valentine party Friday evening. The little girls were invited into the parlor, where a spider web had been arranged, and they had mupfi spoyt infinding the end of the string of which the web was made. May Zeddis and Bonnie Moore found the end together, and they drew cuts for the prize and May was decided the winner and given a pretty valentine. Other games were also enjoyed. A dainty lunch, consist? ing of ice cream, eake and bon bons, was served. At 10 p. m. all were escorted to their homes by Mr. and Mrs, Palmer. Those present were:Misses— Misses—Bonnie Moore. Jessie Eawkins,Mamie FurthmUlor, Minnie Wolf,Theresa Blaising, Nona Cameron,May Dowling, Inez Snyder,Hazel Whitaker, May Zeddis.Cienpha Bueter. Erena Schnelker,Genevieve Schnelker.Miss Maud Caps was the victim of a surprise party Tuesday evening given at her home here. The surprise was arranged by Mrs. Caps and the guests all report a very pleasant evening, Progressive pedro was indulged in and when poiuts were scored Felix Biaia-ing was awarded first prize and Miss Edna L. Gorrell the consolation prize, Dainty refreshments were served to the following guests:Misses— Misses—( eliu Federspiel, Bose Becker,Maud Null, Theresa Lauffhlln,Mabel Black, Edna L. Gorrell,Ethel Lipes, Claudine Jackson,Mrs. John Blaising.Messrs.— Messrs.—E. It. Solmelker, Chas Schnitker,Ed. Schnelker, Fred Brudi.E. A. Beczor. Felix Blaising,1 heo. BecKer. B. M. Gorrell.The Valentine ball given by the Pro re Nata club was a very pleasant affair The programs were printed on very pretty valentines and will be retained by those in attendance as souvenirs of the event. The music was excellent, the order good and nil seemed to en? joy the dance very much. Sam J. Stocks, Dan E. Callaghan and Chas, Hath composed the committee on arrangements, As the Pro re Nata was organized for this “special emer* gency,” the meaning of the name of the club, we are not prepared to say whether it will continue in existenceor not.SJ*VMrs. O. E. Palmer entertained tho Judies’ social of the M. E. church Tuesr day afternoon and the event was a auc* cess socially, and financially was ahead of any social yet held, the receipts be? ing $10.01. It was indeed a very pleas* ant affair and Mrs. Palmer feels very thankful to all for their liberality, Tho receipts go into the treasury of the society. Miss May me Roberts, the elocutionist, of Indianapolis, was pres? ent and favored the guests with a ltum? ber of interesting selections, thereby adding much to the pleasures of tho gathering.Married, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Nelson Andrews and Miss Lib lian Evard, Rev. Bteere officiating. The wedding, which was a quiet affair, took place at the home of Robert Bell, uncle of the groom. The newly wed* ded couple are both residents of 8t, Joe tow nship and have a host of friends and acquaintances there whose good wishes will follow them. May hspph ness and prosperity be theirs.Married, on Friday evening, at 6 p, m., at the home of the bride, Mr. William Michael and Miss Ethel Shan* non, both of 8t. Joe township, Rev, Steere officiating. A large company of friends and relatives were present to bid the happy couple God speed.Dream-Lore.Ft. Louis Globe Democrat.A dream of an owl foretells sickness, A dream of apples f orefcej}* a long life, Rats seen ;n a dream indicate ene* mies.To dream of clear water denotes sac* pess in business.Best Bicyclesto buy arc theSunol, Hercules, Stella,* ■- »vTfie falntpsh-Huntingion Ccff