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BYRD
Charivari and Shower
The young folks gave J. E. Byrd and wife a charivari at their home in the west part of town Monday night. They seemed to be looking for intruders and still had the lights burning, so proceeded to open the door and invite their guests inside without delay. To reciprocate the favors which the young folks knew would be shown to them, they took with them numerous articles of tinware and gave the young couple a shower of tinware. Refreshments of candy and oranges were served and the cigars were passed around. After having a good time all departed for their homes wishing them a long, happy life.
[Farmer’s Champion, Elgin, Oklahoma, June 9, 1915 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
HOFFER
Bridal Shower
Friday afternoon the E. W. B. Club gave one of its members, Miss Alta Hoffer, a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. John Fitzgerald.
The parlor was prettily decorated, the colors being red and white. Red and white roses filled the bowls and vases and from the loops of red and white crepe paper which adorned the room hung hearts and pictures emblematic of the old, old story.
The color scheme of decoration for the dining room was yellow and white. Yellow and white honeysuckles formed the table decoration and also the bride-to-be’s bouquet. A great deal of merriment was caused by a doll, dressed as a miniature bride, that adorned the table.
A delicious lunch was served after which Miss Alta and Mrs. Geo. Coffin rendered several musical numbers. Then Miss Alta was inveigled into an arm chair in the center of the room to tell how it all happened. While trying to collect her thoughts a shower descended upon her. ‘Twas not hail stones but tokens of friendship from members of the club and the guests.
The guests were: Mrs. M. S. Simpson of Lawton, Mrs. Adeline Miller and Miss Minnie Miller of Oklahoma City, Mrs. E. Stone, Mrs. L. C. Coffin and Mrs. G. M. Ecclesfield.
[Farmer’s Champion, Elgin, Oklahoma, June 2, 1915 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
TUCKERMAN
A very enjoyable birthday dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Tuckerman, five miles east of town, Sunday last, in honor of his seventy-first birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bennett and son Monta, Mr. and Mrs. Elsass, and the Misses Mary and Anna Wolverton. When they came to compare dates, Mr. Elsass was one year the oldest. If it would not add to his age, the delighted guests would not care if Mr. Tuckerman had birthday every month. [Farmer's Champion, Elgin, Oklahoma, February 20, 1913 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
