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The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-12-10
THE Weeks SOCIAL events
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
CfETY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
individuals, Lodges, Clubs,
Churches, Etc.


The Shakespeare club held its
regular meeting December 3, with
Mrs. G. +. Reayis. On account of
the very unpleasant weather, the
attendance was not very large. but
the lesson proved unusually interest
ing and was thoroughly enjoyed. A
letter from Mrs. Cole, state presi-
dent, was read. urging all club WON
en- to attend Woman's Day at the
National Corn Exposition at Omaha.
December z. Addresses were given
by prominent club women and re-
ception rendered the visiting WON
Ell. The next meeting of the club
will be held December II, at the
Federation rooms. This will be the
final lesson on King Lear" and all
members are urged to attend, as
there will be business of Importance
before the club
Mrs. George Boyer entertained
party of friends delightfully."- Tuesday
afternoon with Somerset party.
There were guests present for six
tables and seven games were played.
The honors of the afternoon were ten
dered to Mrs. ID. G. Griffiths and Mrs.
Samuel Wahl. each winning six
games. At five o'clock delicious
supper was served in three courses.
Mrs. w. A. Crook and Mrs. viii
Schmelzel assisted the hostess In
serving
The Woman's Relief Corps met
last Thursday night at the q. A. X.
hall for the purpose of electing of
ficers for the ensuing year After
the business of the evening had been
disposed of, the social side predomi
lNated, and the evening passed very
pleasantly.
Mrs. John Hossack was hostess
To the W. r. G. Kensington on last
Tuesday afternoon. The cold wea,h
er and bad walks kept many of the
ladies at home. Those present en-
joyed the afternoon Refreshments
were served.
Mrs w s. Leyda gave the last of
Il series of parties last Thursday
afternoon, which was attended by
about thirty guests Guessing games
occupied good portion Of the time.
There were also several splendid
musical numbers from the guests
present which were greatly enjoyed,
of the guests. At five o'clock de-
lieous supper was served, Mrs. Ley
da being assisted by Mrs. Whetstine,
Misses Bessie and Ruth Wilson. Ce-
liza Dittmar, Fay DeWald, Camille
and Lucille Leyda.
The Wednesday evening whist
club met with Miss Clara Tanner.
During the evening eight games
were played, Miss Horrocks and Miss
Taylor making the highest score
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess.
A very jolly whist club was organ
lied last Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. +. CAN'T which, in
the futare will be known as thea
b. club. The meeting days will be
the second and fourth Mondays of
each month At $50 in the afternoon.
A membership fee of fifteen cents
will be charged and at each meeting
the hostess will be given a Sterling
silver fork The afternoon was
yart, nlao Gant one
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-12-10

The Wednesday evening whist
club met with Miss Clara Tanner.
During the evening eight games
We're played, Miss Horrocks and Miss
Taylor making the highest score.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-12-10

Mrs John Hossack was hostess
TO the w r. c. Kensington ON last
Tuesday afternoon. The cold wea,h-
er and bad walks kept many of the
ladies at home. Those present en-.
joyed the afternoon. Refreshments
were served.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-12-10

The Woman's Relief Corps met
last Thursday night at the G. A. X.
hall for the purpose of electing Of
ficers for the ensuing year After
the business of the evening had been
disposed of, the social side predomi-
Aated and the evening passed very
pleasantly
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-12-10

vert and rest in the grantors there
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
LOUIS BENSON DEAD
Passed Away Last Friday After Short
Illness With Blood Poison

Many of our citizens were shocked
last Saturday morning to learn that
Louis Benson, well known young
man of this city, and first class cleo
trician, had passed uway during the
night previous, after an illness of short
duration, caused by blood poisoning
following a small injury to his hand
while assisting in wiring the new silk
mill.
Lou was 33 years of age and had done
considerable work here, but had also
done lot of wire work through the
state and was counted one of the best
i'm his line. He leaves father and
mother, three brothers and four sisters,
all of whom were7present TO attend the
funeral, which was very sad one.
The funeral was held at the home Of
his parents on Monday, Rev. y. j..
Myers speaking words of comfort to
the sorrowing family and friends, and
the remains were laid TO rest in River
Ridge cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

where he was advertising manager on
the News for several years.
"Mr. Pilkinton had as his business
associate, Mr.. a. G. Foose, young
man who had been employed in his
department on the News and so sue
cesSful did the venture prove that the
business was moved to Chicago, where
it was carried on under the name of
the Globe Pharmaceutical Go. Lately
this was merged into a stock company
and ii is an open secret herein Portland
that Mr. PillIinton and his associates
have been making great deal of money.
|The Review has frequently men
toned little deeds of benevolence ON
the part of this young man, only re-
Gently telling of his determination to
have Miss Grace Baker sent TO Chi
cago specialist. But for his untimely
death she would have been in the city
at this time, having already received
from him check covering theeXpenses
of the trip Business success did not
cause him to forget the home folks and
his parents and aged grandmother have
been greatly cheered by frequent visits
The blow falls especially hard on the
grandparent, Mrs. ID. III. Warren, who
is nearly so years of age, and who loved
him like SON."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Honors for Belding Girl

Belding takes first rank in the liter
ary world this week because of the fact
that Miss Eva Morris, daughter of DIR.
/. S. Morris of this city, carried off the
honors at the University of Michigan
in competitive examination in which
500 students took part.
Last Tuesday the doctor received a
telegram from Eva reading as follows:
"Have won Phi Beta Kappa honor fra
ternally for scholarship" This honor
puts her in the class with college pro-
fessors and teachers and is great vic
tory for the young lady.
Miss Morris graduated from the
Belding high school in 1902 with the
highest mark of anyone ever graduated
here, having an average standing of
9S 2-5 for four years recitations and
examinations. She graduated from the
State Normal at Ypsilanti in 1905 and
has had three years experience in
teaching. Miss Morris is an exception
ally bright young lady and her friends
in this city rejoice with her at her sue
cess Of her latest endeavor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
BIG AUCTION SALE
Claude Spicer Will Hold One on His
Farm Thursday, March Is

Bills were printed at this office this
week announcing big auction sale on
the farm of Claude Spicer, four miles
west of Belding, Thursday, March %,
at 10 o'clock a. M, sharp.
Mr.. Spicer has purchased the resi-
'dence of Joseph Morse on Bridge street
and will move to the city and engage
in the live stock business.
The list of articles includes three
horses and yearling colt; twenty-five
head of cattle, eight of which are thor
oughbred registered Shorthorns; thirty
five hogs, eighto of which aref full 5loodeu
Berkshires; thirty-three coarse wool
sheep, wagons, buggies, harnesses, farm
implements, dry wood, clover hay and
hundred other things that naturally
find place on "A well organized and
we'll kept farm
n. +. Gould will conduct the sale
and Ed Brooks; and Lee Cusser will
ofliciate as clerks at the sale. A free
lunch will be served mt noon and every
body who is interested in fine blooded
stock should lake it point to be pres
ent at this sale
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Brinton +. Hall returned Tuesd ny
from Chicago where he had been on
business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Last Number on Course

The last number on the lecture course
will be given at the NJ. Il. church on
Friday evening March 10, by Elma
B. smith and her company. This is
one of the best readers on the platform
today and associated with her is Miss
Rita Rich who sings folk songs of all
nations i'm costumes. Waldemar Won
Gelt a yiolinist of great ability and
William Rummel, brilliant young
pianist from the faculty OF one of the
musical schools in the country.
Don't fail to attend this number or you
will misss treat that seldom come 5 to
the lot of man. Admission, 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
POWERS AT SMYRNA
Local Option Meeting a Good One
Held There Saturday Night.

The local option meeting at Smyrna
held in the church last Saturday was
largely attended and the interest mani
tested betokened good results for the
April vote. Frank r. Chase was
chairman of the meeting and intro
.duced Mr.. Powers. The Belding Male
.Quariette sang several of their selec-
tons during the opening and closing Of
the meeting which were roundly aM
plauded.
Mr.. Powers gave one of his most tel
ling addresses in favor of the present
proposition TO restrict the saloon and
the liquor traffic and it would seem his
arguments could not fail of convincing
any one who are opposed to the local
option principal. His address was
along the same lines as the one he gave
in Belding Sunday evening, a more ex-
tended report of which is given else
where.
While in Smyrna Mr.. Powers was
the guest of Major Frank r.. Chase.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Body OF William E. Pilkinton
Brought To This City
Last Friday.
MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES
Brother Knights of Pythias Were
Pail Bearers-Buried By The
Side OF His Wife.

The remains of VIM. Il. Pilkinton
who died in Chicago last week were
brought here Friday afternoon fol
burial in the family lot by the side OF
his wife whose body has been resting
there for the past eight years.
There were many friends at the sta
ton including large number of the
Knights of Pythias, six members OF
whom ofliciated as pail bearers.
The funeral was held in Portland.
The Review says:
"The remains reached Portland
Thursday noon and were conveyed TO
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley,
where funeral services were held Friday
afternoon.
There were many beautiful flowers
surrounding the open couch casket.
Rev. Arthur Trott, of the M. +. church
offered prayer and spoke words of
consolation and G. ID. Tony sang
"Abide With Me,n Mrs. Frances Rey-
nolds playing the accompaniment
'Out of town friends and relatives
who attended the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs |. l.. Hubbell, Mr.. and Mrs. G. c.
O'Bryon, Messrs. Spencer and Moulton
and Donald Pilkinton, Belding: Mrs
Chas. Triphagen, Grand Ledge; Miss
Flora Taylor, Lansing; Alphonso p.
Foose, Chicago.
"Mr. Pilkinton's business affairs had
been very carefully arranged, as though
he had anticipated sudden demise.
He had made will and carried in the
neighborhood of $4,000 life insurance,
though the exact amount will not be
known until access is had to his box
in Chicago safety deposit vault Few
of the young men who have gone out
from Portland had attained as great p
degree OF success; and death, at all
times sad, seems sadder under such
conditions. Will was born in Portland
township thirty seven years ago and
received his education in the Portland
schools. His first regular employment
was on the Review and he rapidly ac-
quired an insight into the printing
business, going from Portland TO Olivet
and finally coming back into this
county, settling in Belding where he
was editor and proprietor of the Star
for several years. While i'm Belding he
married Miss Grace O'Bryon, who died
eight years ago. A bright young son,
Donald, aged tn N, is left an orphan
by the death of his father.
"During the years spent in newspa-
per offices Mr.. Pilllinton conceived the
idea that the advertising business Of
fered more advantages for young man
who was willing To work and after
leaving Belding went TO Dayton, Ohio,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
POWERS TALK
ON LOCAL OPTION
Sunday Evening Meeting at
Opera House Drew Large
Crowd of Men
MALE QUARTETTE SANG
Arguments of the EX-Auditor General
of Michigan Were Strongly
i'm Favor

The local option mass meeting which
was held in the opera house Sunday
evening was more largely attended than
that of a week ago, which shows that
interest in the question is increasing as
the time draws near for casting vote
for or against it.
| Fred l.. Warner was chairman of the
meeting and in introducing Hon. Perry
f. Powers, the speaker of the evening,
he made brief remarks which were right
to the point and gave evidence that he
stood for local option and enforcement
of the law should the proposition carry.
The Bedding male quartette sang a
number of songs in their remarkably
able manner and were loudlyapplauded.
Mr.. Powers, who resides at Cadillac,
was opposed to local option before it
carried in that county and his speech
and arguments were listened to with
much interest, coming from one who
knows the facts and tells them.
Mr.. Powers opened his speech with
reference to conditions in general. He
believed the world or the country at
large TO have advanced along alf lines.
Conditions are changed from those Of
the early days, people have come to
look at all national questions in diff
ferent light and from a higher intelli-
gence. He was not disposed to be sem
timental or to appeal through pathos,
but preferably TO drive his points home
by facts and figures that will carry
their owr responsibility for or against
the argument in hand.
Mr.. Powers said local option in WeX-
ford a year ago went 300 "wet" in Cad
lilac, 600 "dry" in the county. "Now,"
he continued, 'we are so well satisfied
with the step we took at that time that
we do not ever expect to return to the
open saloon" Mr. Powers, it will be
remembered, fought local option in that
campaign in his paper
For the purpose of indicating the
money loss to Wexford county through
the driving out of the saloons, Mr..
Powers gave interesting figures. There
were 10 saloons in the county that were
put out of business by the vote. In
Ionia county the liquor tax is $500, but
in Wexford il is $1,000 each, or 80, 900
a year for red cards. The rentals for
buildings to sell liquor in he figured at
Sl3,6S0, and the amount paid for labor
to 3S persons employed S27,660, taxes
$3.50, supplies, lights, fuel and other
expenses say $4,000. This in round
numbers he figured $70,790, as the
money lost to the county when the
people by their votes said farewell TO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
REMEMBERED THEM
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Jones ven a
Number of Nice Gifts by FL ends

The friends of Mr.. and Nj 5. VIII
Jones, who leave this city on ; turday
next for their new home in Vick' ryville,
evidently intend that they shili carry
with them To their new home at least a
few testimonials of their esteem, II the
nice gifts which have been handed them
of late are any criterion TO 90 by.
AT the Ashfield Mr.. Jones was pre-
scented with fine fountain pen by the
matron and others with whom he has
been associated for the past three years.
At the Belrockton the nation and
Others with whom he had a.so bee 2
associated for some time past, gave NJ
Jones a beautiful parfor lamp.
Messrs. Foster & Ritter presented the
couple with fine art picture ms an eNl-
dence of their appreciation. Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. G. Lloyd, in consideration OF
their esteem for Mrs. Jones, presented
her with "A beautiful rug. The employees
in Lloyd's store, not to be outdone,
gave Mrs. Iones beautiful set of oys-
ter forks.
Mr.. Jones has been the efficient stew
ard of Belding Bros. d Co. for the past
three years and has given the best OF
satisfaction. Mrs. Jones has been one
of the popular salesladies in Il. G.
Lloyd's store for the past two years and
has gained "A host of friends who Viii
greatly regret her departure. The Bah
ner joins in wishing them the best there
is in their new home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
GOES To GREENVILLE
VIM. i. Pope, Long Time Engineer,
Sewers His Connection With
BE lding-Hall Co.

VIM. L. Pope has severed biS cOnnec-
ton with the Belding-Hall Co. as engi-
neer and goes TO Greenville to enter the
employ of the Ranney Refrigerator Co,
taking the position of engineer.
Mr.. Pope has been resident OF this
city for nearly nineteen years and has
been in continuous service rs engi ueer
at the factory, valuable citizen and a
very competent mechanic. Before com-
ing here Mr.. Pope was with the Clark
Rhinesmith Lumber Co. of Stanton for
more than sixteen years at the throttle
of an engine.
Mr. Pope organized the Belding fire
departm ent after the city was incorpor-
ated and was first chief of the depart
mcnt.
When it became known at the factory
that he had decided to go, the whole
force, officials and all, corraled him
Tuesday morning at Factory b and o..
J. Barker, in their behalf, presented
him with very fine gold watch as n
reminder of the esteem in which he
was held. Mr.. Pope responded as best
he could in appropriate words of thanks.
He will begin work in GreenviIle at
once but will not move there mt present.
His many friends regret to see him so.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
A NEW VENTURE
Opera House To Be Used for Moving
Picture Shows i'm the Future

p. J. Andrews, proprietor of the
Royal theater, has formed partner
ship with w. p. Hetherington of the
Bedding opera house, by means of which
our amusement loving people will soon
be enabled TO witness the very best class
of moving pictures while comfortably
seated in the opera house.
An absolutely fire proof operating
room will be installed and the new
venture will start some time next week,
probably the last of the week. This
will do away with the tedious waiting
on crowded nights and give everybody
a chance To- get good seat and witness
the show without inconvenience. In
other words, you can go in when you
want TO, stay as long as you want to
and go home when you are ready.
A little later il is expected to put on
some good vaudeville acts in connection
with the songs and pictures. The NOV
ing picture business has made such i'm
roads into the business of the regular
travelling theatrical companies that Mr..
Hetherington has found the opera house
nn elephant on his hands, so has de
eided to try this venture with Mr.. An
drews. OF course should any theatri-
cal companies desire to book for this
city, the picture show will stand aside
for night, but otherwise the public
will find the opera house open on every
week day night for their entertainment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Silk City Cook Books for sale at I'm
derwoods.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
JAPANESE NUPTIALS
To Be Celebrated i'm This City
March 26

"Hashimura Togo invites you TO the
wedding feast of his daughter, Aoi, and
Mr.. Sin KiOuchi of Toxic, AT the NJ.
T.. church, Friday evening, March 26. "
This unique, instructive and highly en-
tertaining ceremony will be performed,
according to the rites and customs of
the japanese, by thirteen children, as
sisted by twelve young ladies, in train
ing by Miss Cora Adams.
japanese refreshments will be served
after the marriage throughout the en-
tire evening. Another feature will be
a dumb bell drill by twelve boys of the
gymnasium, for the benefit of which
the proceeds will be used. Admission,
every one 10c. Watch for further
announcements and program next
week.
Silk City Cook Books for sale at I'm
derwOOd's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

CONTINUED on page 81
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Spring Millinery

Mrs. Il. Simpson will have her first
showing Of spring hats Wednesday and
Thursday, March 2l-25. Everyone in
vited 10 attend.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-17

Patriotic Games for Children

a PRETTY patriotic gan for children. say tho Philadelphia Press Is
- played with red. white and blue ribbons 81 with strips # cotton goods
1 = in these coiors ut to simulate ribbon I adds to the pdsturesqueness
Of the game as wen as to the excitement if the number # ribbons Of cach eoor
is about equal so that they may be altenated when playing. like the streamers
of a Maypoe.
To play it someone is chosen as leader an older boy II girl being better
for this part The leader stands in the middle Of q wide semicrcIe formed
by the other players and holds the ends Of all ribbons. Opposite ends are held
by the other players. each holding a single one
The orders issued by the leader must be instantly obeyed and it becomes
his object to make these as sudden and unexpected as possible. Thus when he
eans nut hold fast-blues" all those having blue ribbons hold mt them, while
those holding red and white must instantly let go. When he says, ret go
whites those holding white ribbons let 60. while the blues and reds hold fast
Each child who fails to obey the command correctly by holding fast when
his color is instructed to let go or vice versa incurs a forfeit. which must be
redeemed aherWard by SOM comic stunt Or il desired. three mistakes an
represent TIL forfeit h players who arc never caught drawing for i prize at
the end of the game
An amusing drawing contest consists in having each player draw a likeness
following the dictates O his own fancy, of Uncle Sam. A blackboard with col
chaks can be used the portrait artist working in fun view Of the other
MEMBERS Of tn company. Or small cards with pencils attached with t-
ribbon ill sometimes be found more convenient. all players drawing at
once and about ten minutes being allowed for the work
"A new and jolly bindfod contest requires Uncle Sam draw on a souara -
muslin which is tackled u on the wall Or porch Of stretched over a dsuad
picture frame.
The player with bindfolded eyes endeavor to pin a tiny flag in the undes
tsuetche hand. Or the likeness "a be made without the familiar eoafee
TINS important adjunct Represented by short lengths of raveled rope) being
pinned N b. the players with heir eye bandaged.
For a chndrns party paint or draw or a sheet a huge kenes Of od rlav
lacking the stars These lasta are tut from white paper and each boy OF girl re-
cAVes oe which he endeavms, with eyes closed o. bandaged 10 min jnto the
sdIIess due held All those who succeed are eligible to draw or te prize
Onr children or the Youngsters or a company Of both ages would enjoy q
torpedo search with The little paper torpedoes al booty. They nay be hidden in
grass INES n around the porch or an out-of-door rolc.