Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-08

ley and Mrs. A.. L. Lamisis of Omaha.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society
held their regular meeting and lunch at
the church last Wednesday afternoon,
Miss Cassie Campbell and Miss Margaret
Fedde were entertained at dinner last
Wednesday by Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Peterson.
The Benson High shcool gave a ma
tional'' program last Friday afternoon. In
which the pupils represented the nations.
Mesdsmes Gardner and j. McKeown OF
Honey Greek. Ia, have been guests at the
home OF relatives in Benson this week.
The b. L. s. club will meet next Thurs
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs. James
Degan. Election of officers will be held.
The Degree OF Honor lodge met wednes-
day evening and initiated eight new mem
bers and the drill team put on good work.
Mrs. James began eneSrtained at lunch
last Wednesday In honor of Mrs. Phalan
Of Omaha and Mrs. Danigan OF Greeley.
Neb.
Russell ]. Walsh has started a new Ben
express company. He was for
merly connected with the Wulff Bros. gro
Gerry.
Misses Lille Arst Of Washington. Neb.
and Emma Dickey Of Bennington were
guests last Sunday at the J. p. Johnson
home.
The will OF John Helm has been filed and
most OF his property left to his wife. He
owned a fruit farm near Benson valued at
$4,000
George F. Logeman of Benson and Miss
Meta p. Bennington OF Omaha we're mar
ried last Wednesday. They will reside in
Benson.
Mrs. ]. j. Anderson. who has been quite
sick at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Mcclure, returned to her home
last week.
The Modern woodmen lodge will enter
tain at q smoker at their next meeting In
honor OF Deputy Caruthers. who will be
with them.
Prof. and Mrs. Johnson were guests on
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Scar
son, returning on Monday to Tabor col
lege, Iowa.
Mr., and Mrs. J. X. Moore Of Omaha and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Creits OF Oklahoma were
guests at. the home Of Mrs. o. n. Staley
last Sunday.
The Presbyterian Sunday school and
congregation held a social party at their
church last Friday evening. Refreshments
were served.
Mesdames Thomas, Croy and J. W.
Lock. who have been guests at the George
w. Riedale home. left last Tuesday for
Denver Colo.
The Commercial club held a meeting at
the town hall last Monday evening, when
the question of school board allowance
was discussed.
Miss Rose johnson returned home on
Friday from a visit i'm Washington, Neb.
She was accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred J%ungbluth.
union met last Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. r. f. Bosworth, with a
good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. somes were surprised
last Friday evening by a number of their
friends in honor of their thirty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Baker entertained last
week at their home in honor of the thirtieth
wedding anniversary of their parents, Mr..
ana Mrs. Bullock.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Wallace entertained
at dinner on Sunday for Slime kilgor of
Raymond. Neb., and Mr.. and Mrs. c. +.
Spencer Of Omaha.
Messrs. Gus johnson OF Red Oak. Ia, and
Albert Mack OF Fremont, who have been
guests OF Charles Bloomquist, returned to
their homes last week.
Mesdames E. Craven and C. B. Brown
OF Omaha and Ray Osborne of Elk City
were guests at the Thomas Huh home
during the last week.
F. A. Forney left last week for his home
In Dodge, Neb., after a visit with his
daughter, Mrs. I. A. Longacre, who accom-
panied him to his home.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society met
last "Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. F. T.. Young, when plans were made
for the coming May fair.
Misses Ida M. Bair and Lilly Wolf and
Messrs., Robert Spencer and Ralph Pick
erell were entertained by Miss Anna Wal
lace last Sunday evening.
Mesdames G. Anderson and A. Swanson
OF Aurora, Neb.,, have been guests at the
home OF c. w. Anderson before their de-
parture for a trip to Europe.
Mrs. P .Melcholr entertained the Alta
masco Card club at her home last Wednes-
day afternoon. Refreshments and music
were features of the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Chapman left the
early part Of the week for their home in
Las Vegas. N. M, after a visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. f. Butler.
Frs. G. A. Linquist entertained Thurs
day for Miss G. Oser, Miss Mary Linkog,
Miss Mary Nelson and A. Benson Of Omaha
and Mrs. c. A. Renstrom OF Benson.
/ Tho Ransom Dramatic r1pnnapy rat,,road
the first part OF the week from Gretna.
where they played their last comedy, THE
Cheerful Liar" which had been given here
a month ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lowe entertained as
guests during the last week. Miss Alice
Whltehouse of the Wise Memorial hospital,
Miss Jessie Frank, Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Will
son OF Omaha.
her little friends at her home last Wednes-
day afternoon In honor OF the joint birth
day anniversary of herself and friend,
Martha Reckhart.
last week, In honor of Mrs. A. Reece of
Tecumsed, Neb. Mrs. c. v. Smith of
Dundee. Mesdames Douglas, ninth and
Hollenbeck of Omaha.
The women of the Methodist church will
give a social afternoon tea at the home of
Mrs. J. V. Long, next Wednesday after
noon from 2 to s o'clock for the members
and friends OF the church.
Mr.. and Mrs, F.. S. Frink were pleasantly
surprised at their home last Thursday even
ing. by a number of the members of the
Presbyterian church, before their departure
from Benson. A pleasant and social evening
was spent. Mrs. Frink was presented with
a name" Quilt made by the women OF
the church.
The Benson aerie Of Eagles is making
preparations for the hall dedication, TO be
held Friday evening, March IL, when John
s. Parry, former assistant grand president,
will be present. also lodges from Omaha,
South Omaha, Council Bluffs and Florence.
After the services a banquet and ball will
follow, which will be carried out In grand
style.
The wedding OF Miss Emma BurmeIster
and Ed Wulff, both OF Benson. took place
last Tuesday evening at s o'clock, at the
home of the brides brother in Omaha
Rev. Mr.. kistler of the Benson Lutheran
church officiated. The was wit.
messed only by immediate relatives and was
a surprise to their friends. Mr.. and Mrs
Wulff left for a trip TO Colorado and In
west. After April l they will be at home
in Benson. Both have many friends In thil
place.
West Amb1er.
Mrs. l. Ormsby is very slowly recover
ing from her serious Illness from pleura.
pneumonia at the Methodist hospital.
]. Fl Aughe and wife and little grand.
daughter, Helen Marie, were entertained
Thursday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. A. W
SpoerrL.