Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-09

on Monday for the Misses o'Keefe Of
Omaha and on Tuesday for members of
Omaha Lady Forresters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fargo gave a dinner
on Tuesday for Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Younger
of Benson, Leota Stringer of Metcelfe,
H., John Kissell and Frank Carpenter of
Omaha.
Postal Clerks o. c. Ager, L. I. N. Goodin
and S. A. Davis received promotions and a
raise during the last week.
Miss Irene Mason gave a luncheon on
Wednesday for the Misses Irma, Thelma
and Olga Anderson, Beatrice Wilson and
william Cook Of Omaha.
NJ. and Mrs. s. Al Wright entertained
about sixty friends at a barn dance in
their new barn, which was decorated and
a sumptuous suppe was served.
Swedish Lutheran mldweek services will
be held Wednesday evening at the home of
q. Lindquist.
The knights and Ladies of Security gave
a pleasant dance at their hall last Friday
evening.
Mrs. e. Craven has closed her millinery
business here and has taken possession of
her cottage In Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.. Mason left Thursday
for their home in Lincoln after a weeks
visit at the S~pringmeyer home.
]. B. Jondro left Thursday as delegate TO
the Eagles convention in Seattle, Wash.
He will also visit his brother in New West
minister, B. c., before his return.
The funeral services Of the late Wylie
late home. Rev. Mr.. savidge of Omaha
officiated and Benson lodge Of odd Fellows
attended in a body. lnterment was In
Mount Hope cemetery.
Mrs. s. l.. Wright entertained at dinner
last Thursday in honor of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Osborn's, eighty-third birthday ami
versary. Covers were laid for twelve.
Charles Sprague entertained about sixty
five women of Benson at a trolley party
on Thursday. A trip was taken 10 Omaha's
Ice cream factory and back to Benson.
The Benson Republican club met at the
town hall Tuesday evening, when plans for
a rally were made and James Walsh was
endorsed as candidate for county COM
missioner.
The democrats Of Benson organized a
Bryan club Wednesday evening. A. f.
Virgins was elected president and f.. NJ.
Jacobberger secretary. Several speeches
were made by men from Omaha.
Mrs. Ben Morton entertained at lunch
Wednesday before her departure for a visit
In Kearney, Mo.
The Board OF Education met Monday
evening. School opening day was set for
September IA, with nine months in the
term.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Thrush celebrated their
fortieth wedding anniversary at their home
last Sunday A number of children and
other relatives and friends were present.
Supper was served.
Mrs. John Elliot left for a three months
stay IN points of Colorado, after a weeks
VISIT IN Benson at the homo of her mother,
Mrs. /, f. Frederick.
mf. ana MIEs ~. ~ GNdlFg NhNtI Adliltu
during the week Miss Maud Thompson Of
Hastings. Neb., and Fred Thompson OF
Council Bluffs.
A large meeting OF the Suburban club.
with representatives of the Benson Com
mercial club present, was held Wednesday
evening. The club accepted an invitation
to attend the veterans meeting.
The city council met last week and trans
acted routine business. The drinking fOun-
tain WAS reported as ordered. DR.. d. Rabcr
was appointed city physician in place OF
DR.. Mccoy and the report Of the city treas
urer was read and accepted.
Learge preparations are being made for
the Veterans association meeting. Gov
ernor Sheldon Will speak on Friday. @. NJ
Hitchcock and Eli Barnes and others will
also speak. There viii be music, drills and
sports for each day from August IL TO IA.
poses.
a number of friends gathered at the home
of Mrs. William Wardlow last Wednesday
and rendered her a pleasant surprise In
honor OF her birthday anniversary.
The Douglas County Veterans essocia-
Benson. August II to IA, north OF the town
hall. Tents will be placed under the trees
near the big tent and good speakers Will
take part I'm the program.
Mrs. Covall Of Omaha. county organizer
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
union. will hold a meeting next Wednes-
day afternoon at 8 o'clock in Benson for
the purpose OF organizing q club OF Benson
women. All are invited to attend the meet
ing.
Mrs. William springmeyer entertained
last week IN honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Grant and Mrs. Towner OF Council Bluffs,
A picnic dinner was given at Lake Manawa
Duadee.