The Independent Patriot
January 24, 1895

Miss Ruby Stedman gave a very pleasant reception at her home Thursday night. A number of young people, a few young married couples, and the school teachers of our public school, and Miss Judd, a teacher from near Garden Grove, Iowa were among the fortunate participants.

In addition to the pleasure imparted by a fair degree of sociability, Miss Ruby provided her guests with a literary and musical program, including the following:

Piano Solo by Miss Stedman; two piano solos by Miss Roxana Gaylord; piano solo by Mrs. Frances Davis; Recitation by Miss pearl Price "Sale of the Bachelors;" Recitation "Sister and I" Miss Mabel Briggs; Select reading "The Isle of Long Ago," Mrs. Frances Davis; Son, "Song of the Sailor," Mr. D.A. Anderson; Recitation, "The Polish boy," Miss Pearl Price; Recitation, "Little Mary's Wish," Miss Ruby Stedman. We commend evening entertainments of this character.

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February 25, 2003