[Newspaper]
Publication: The Morning News
Muncie, IN, United States
vol. 18, no. 236, p. 5, col. 4
MRS SPRANKLE RECEIVES
A Charming Afternoon for a Large
Party of Ladies.
The afternoon reception given by Mrs. James Sprankle at the lovely Sprankle home on South Liberty street yesterday was one of the most brilliant events in the elements of Muncie society circles.
The guests of honor were Mrs. E. G. Cunnea of Cleveland, sister of Mrs. Sprankle; Mrs. H. T. Bush of Detroit and Miss Stafford of Springfield. Miss Stafford is the guest of Mrs. R. S. Gregory.
Mrs. Sprankle was most ably assisted by Mrs. T. K. Heinsohn and Mrs. Gregory, who received to the front parlor Mrs. H. M. Winans and Mrs. S. C. Cowan in the rear parlor. Mrs. Robert Hemingray poured tea and the chocolate was served by Mrs. W. N. Kendall. The hours were from 3 to 6 o'clock and about 80 invited guests were present.
The decorations were the most profuse ever displayed in a Muncie home, nearly 500 potted plants alone being used. Each and every room and hall on both floors of the large home resembled a fairy garden in midsummer. The mantels were laden with green house beauties, while each chandelier was hurried in wreaths of smilax. Beautiful flowers and cut roses were much admired to each and every room.
The ladies were all elegantly costumed, the gowns in many instances being superb. Mrs. Sprankle wore an imported gown of embroidered net over pink satin, short sleeves; Mrs. Cunnea, gray and black striped imported gown, with diamond ornaments; Mrs. Bush, green silk, Persian velvet imported gown; Miss Stafford, striped chifon over white satin, trimmed in blue velvet; Mrs. Heinsohn, black crepon skirt, black spangled net over pink satin; Mrs. Gregory, black crepe skirt, lavender silk waist, diamond ornaments. The tea table was situated in the library where pink and green decorations predominated. Ices were served in the dining room and the decorations were the same. A pyramid of beautiful cut roses and pinks in the center of the table were connected with the smilax on the chandelier overhead. The streamers draped down over the boquet [sic] bouquet and reached to either corner of the table.
The house was darkened and the reception was by gas light, adding much to the general effect. A music box in the hall greatly enlivened the occasion the music being exquisite.
The invited guests were as follows, there being but three regrets:
Mesdames —
Kate Wilson Charles Boldt
George Bower G. M. Bard
A. J. Meeks R. J. Winder
Eugene Valet J. F. Wildman
William Whiteley W. W. Shirk
J. W. Garner J. H. Smith
Lon M. Neely T. A. Neely
L. A. Franklin J. A. Heinsohn
B. H. Tyler C. H. Church
H. M. Winans Martha Brotherton
H. H. Highlands C. E. Shipley
A. K. Smith A. F. Patterson
G. F. McCulloch C. A. Spilker
F. W. Heath C. F. Dickey
Arabella Winans W. S. Richey
T. K. Hart R. J. Beatty
J. K. Marsh B. F. Bradbury
M. G. Smith G. O. Cromwell
Edward Olcott A. J. Williams
F. H. Hays F. O. Granniss
T. Morgan George Ball
F. C. Ball Lucius Ball
B. H. Whiteley Hattie Johnston
E. W. Bishop G. C. Janney
N. F. Ethell J. W. Ream
R. H. Hemingray O. A. Johnson
C. A. Kitts T. F. Rose
J. V. Gilbert M. E. Vandercook
A. V. R Patton L. L. Turner
C. M. Turner H. R. Wysor
Charles Bender Milton Gray
W. M. Patterson J. W. Ryan
John Love
Mrs. Downing, Richmond
Mrs. May, Galesburg, Ill.
Mrs. W. M. McDowell, Philadelphia.
Misses —
Julia Campbell Nannie C. Love
Emma Lou Love Jeanette Love
Edith Love Margie Edgar.
Following the reception was a house party, twelve covers being laid at the dinner. After this the guests enjoyed dancing and progressive euchre. The guests were the Misses Love and Messrs. T. K. Heinsohn, R. S. Gregory, W. N. Kendall, James Sprankle, S. C. Cowan, Dr. Vol Bowers, James Sprankle, jr.
