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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02
SOCIETY

Mrs. Henry B. Joy has returned
from Boston.
Mrs. Emma M y. Austin, No. 100
Jefferson-ave.. left Thursday for
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chester and
family have moved from No. 81
Eliot-st. TO No. a Atkinson-aye.
O.
Mrs. A. Netzel, No. 1920 East
Grand.blvd.. has gone TO Sarasota
Fla. To visit relatives.
Mrs. A. Ingerson Lewis entertain
cd few friends informally Wednes-
day, in the Holland tea rooms.
O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Bayiey'
No. So Edmund-pl.. are receiving
congratulations on the arrival OF
son, Friday morning.
o.
Detroit branch OF the Association
OF Collegiate Aumnae will meet Sat
urday afternoon. in the Federation
clubhouse.
The League OF Catholic Women
will have n baked goods sale. Satur'
day. March II. in sullivan's nower
shop.
Mr. and Mrs s. L. DiltE, who re-
Gently sold their home on Longfel'
low-aye., are residing at No. SIT Tay-
lor-ave.. until their new home on
Edison-ave. Is completed.
o
Miss Margaret Kales. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Kales. No.
1876 Burns.ave., student In Vassar
college. has been chosen 10 lead the
famous DAISY chain" in the June
commencement exercises.
o
Prof. Edward Amherst OFT, OF Chi
cago. will give lecture on "A for
tune for you--the story of a city.
Friday evening. in the Martha
Holmes Memorial Methodist church.
O.
Mrs. Helen Chaifee Workman will
give a recital OF impersonations and
stories. Friday evening. March 3. In
the Chafee Noble School OF Express
sion.
The annual meeting OF the board
Of the Michigan Woman's Dress asso-
citation will be held Saturday. in the
Hotel Statler. and among other bus
mess transacted will be the compile
ton OF plans for the annual conyen-
lion TO be held in Detroit May II. is
and 10.
ST. David's society held It's fifth an
nual banquet Thursday evening. IN
Palestine lodge house. in observance
OF ST. David's day. ] Farrand Viii
liams was toastmaster and the Rev.
Lloyd Morris. OF Ypsilanti. was the
principal speaker An informal pro
gram OF Welsh music was given.
O.
Mrs. Frances Boynton Wilton
will give a talk on her experiences
as a war nurse In France. in Christ
church house. No. ESQ Woodbridge-st
east. Sunday afternoon, at o'clock.
Mrs. whitton recently returned to
Detroit after years service In
France.
o
An informal dancing party will
follow the annual business meeting
OF Central High School Alumni asso-
citation. Friday evening, in the girls
gymnasium. The business meeting
will he held in room No. I'll, at 7
o'clock. and dancing will follow in
the gym"
o.
A Dolly Madison tea party VIII be
held Saturday afternoon and even
ing. in the former Newberry home
stead. No. 2s3 Jererson-aye, under
the auspices OF Louisa st Clair
chapter, d. A r. An interesting
program OF literary and musical fea-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

lures will be given. delicious refresh
ments will be served and there will
be a number OF attractive articles
on sale. An especially delightful eI.
hibit will be colonial heirlooms.
o
The weekly informal tea. Monday
afternoon. In the Ingleside club. will
be presided over by Mrs. George T..
Edmunds, Mrs. 8. l.. Bird. Mrs. c.
.. Bowerman. Mrs. Worth Ross and
Mrs. Howard willard. Serving at
the tea table will be the Misses Es-
Their Edmunds, Katrina schermer-
horn. Kathleen Codds Muriel Wes-
brook Eleanor Grindley. Lucy Phil
lips. Virginia Ramage. Helen Camp.
bell. In the evening. there will be
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

round table discussion on Fire
insurance" led by Assistant Attor.
ney-General Samuel Peppers, of
Lansing.
The Welsh.American Woment
club OF Detroit gave banquet
Thursday evening. In the Hotel Girls.
void. in honor OF St. David's day.
Mr.. warlow. OF Windsor. was toast.
master and Fred Boland the princi-
pal speaker. Musical numbers were
given by Nine. Hughes Thomas,
Miss Jennie Morgan. Mr. Connie. and
others.
O.
Prof. Campbell Bonner, OF the
University OF Michigan, will give an
illustrated lecture on The presenta-
ton OF an ancient Greek play.
Tuesday evening. March 8, In the
Little theater, under the auspices
Of the Society OF Arts and Crnfts.
frof. Bonner will show many fine
pictures OF the famous Greek the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

Joseph Muer was rsslsooo6 e
ed ruler by the Dstruit 49,
Elks. Thursday night osher q
chosen are: William ,. Davnon
rotary; Joseph r. Henry. trsa<(
Thomas @. Carroll. leading NJ
William Collins esteemed
knight; Georgs .. Ballard
Mr. Muer WAS elected a rcoC
tative 10 the grand Lodge ~
mon y. Hunt Al alternate. ~
Striker. Harmon . Hunt and ~
L. Albertson were picked - u
bers OF the Detroit Elks' Du11
association for the next three 80
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

Allow for each person dressing
consisting OF one-half tablespoonful
catsup. three-fourths tablespoonful
lemon Juice. onehalf teaspoonfuI
chopped shallot. three drops tobasco
sauce. and a seasoning Of salt Chill
small oysters thoroiy. put them In
the cocktail glasses add the dress.
ing, garnish with chopped celery
and shreds OF green peppers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

A luncheon will be given by the
child welfare committee OF The
twentieth Century club, Monday.
March 5. al which Miss Josephine
Eschenbremer. national membership
secretary OF the National Child Wei
fare bureau. will be- the guest Of
honor. An exhibit concerning child
welfare work will be- held thruout
the week in Hudson 5 toy store.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

NEW YORK. March 2.--when II
buttons straight from throat to hem.
you may know IL Is a new coat
dress" and not a long coat. When
II Is strictly tailored. and not frilled
or tucked. you may know Il is de-
aligned for street and not home wear.
The coat-dress is far more Juvenile
In effect than the coat-suit OF two
pieces. This fact probably accounts
for the immediate hold II has taken
on the fancy OF early shoppers.
II makes an ideal travelling cos
tune
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

President Wilson is the executive
head of your government, placed
there by you, to do and to see that
others do those things that make
for the welfare of all the people.
The representative in Congress
from your district and your sena-
tors are your representatives to
see that legislation for your benefit
is enacted and to see that legisla-
ton inimical to your welfare is
avoided.
No one thing is so important to
remember right now as the fact
that this is a republican form of
government and that THE GOV
EMINENT ACQUIRES IT'S
RIGHT TO GOVERN FROM
THE GOVERNED.
Now Gas at no other time in our
history. it is the clear duty Of
every man and woman voter, every
boy and girl. to know what are the
facts that have led this nation to
its present position.
There are dozens of vital
questions in every thinking
mans and woman's mind
to-day, questions that
should be asked, questions
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Now is the time for you to get
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TO get at the facts or are you de-
pendent on the newspapers2 Or do
you have to build your judgment
on the "They say" stories of the
people you meet2 Can you inform
yourself quickly, accurately2
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

Following three days illness from
pneumonia. Ward ID. Morton died
Thursday in his home. No. lss Ken
ilworth-aye. Mr.. Morton. who was
consulting chemist with the Sol.
way Process company, was born In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

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WAS . graduate g ~ ~
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

NEW Yuan. March Some
women always like swinging dra-
peries. For certain tastes. there Is
neither sweep nor line In peg-top
and barrel silhouettes.
For those who demand pro
nounced feminine grace In their gar.
ments, there are endless variations
OF plaits and kilts this spring. But
for certain hgures probably nothing
SURPRISES the skirt which Is plated
from ben 90 hem.
The style II especially desirable
this season because the popular
broad striped materials used in this
way are robbed OF their bizarre ef-
feet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

Was President Wilson right in break
ing off diplomatic relations with
Germany
Has the breaking off of diplomatic
relations led TO war in the past1
What rights of ours are being in
vaded to make il necessary TO pro-
test by breaking relationsi
What constitutes a blockadei
Is EngIsnd's blockade of Germany in
accordance with the signed agree
ments of the maritime powers1
Is Germany's submarine blockade of
England in accordance with these
agreementsi
What rights have neutrals ON the
seas in time of war;
What is the meaning of visit and
search"i
Is it contrary 20 international agree
ments for a submarine to sink q
merchant vessel after giving warn
mgr
What 10 the principle back of the
Monroe Doctrinei
Did President Monroe originate the
Monroe Doctrine1
What international agreements have
been broken in this war;
What treaties have been abrogated
in this war;
What 10 a neutrali
Can the citizens of q neutral nation
sell ammunition and war supplies
to belligerenta
What is contrabandi
Who decides what is contrabandi
Has the history of nations been more
affected by land wars or sea warsi
May belligerent destroy the prop
erty of a neutral in the enemy's
countryi
What have The Hague conventions
contributed 20 the amelioration
of WARP
Does war mean good or bad times
for q nationS
How does Congress raise money TO
prosecute WARP
How can you most quickly. with the
least trouble and effort, find author
itative answers to these questionsi
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

Friday February it every mans and womans privilege to
be neutral to the point of knowing and caring anything
about the neutrality of nations bockad international agreements
rules of his her privilege to take of
of the he she did wish think about it
On Saturday. February g. by the of diplomatic relations
with Germany instantly became the duty of and
the United States to know positively what this nation doing and
why it is being DONE
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-02

Next story-"Mr. and Mrs. Reddy
Choose a Home"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-03

by Mr.. H. NJ. Bryson. During that
time the following bought Ford tour
ing cars: |. T. Zimmerman, T. VI.
MORRISON, J. n. Mclaughlin, J. d.
Luther, T. p. Richardson and Mrs. r.
=. Cromer.
Another negro gambler, the last OF
the bunch rounded up on the l1th or
March, was sentenced Friday after
noon by Magistrate C. w. Douglas
He paid s., the same that each OF the
others paid when convicted recently
bv Magistrate Douglas in two install
ments.
We the undersigned merchants
hereby agree to close our stores at
6 O'Clock p. N. every day except Sat
urday, beginning on the first day or
April and continuing during the
months OF April, May, June, July and
August of the year 1917. That state
ment was signed by 80 firms in Sum-
ter. as recorded in the Sumter Her
aid OF March 3O Four others signed
to close after Easter, FIVE others
signed to close ali the year.
AS to sewerage, some say it will
| work a hardship on poor people; that
! with the high cost OF living and war
times there will be a suffering COLI
dition among certain classes, and
that old houses for rent will have to
be left to decay and rot. But on the
other hand, there are nuisances that
should be abated, and which will be
| remecied by the sewerage applied
universally for the health of the COM
munity 1t would be a good thing II
some Of the old rotten, dilapldated'
eyesore houses would topple to the
! ground
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-03

relatives in Columbia since undergo
ing an operation for the removal or
her tonsils at the. Baptist hospital IN
that city. has returned home, having
fully recovered, her many friends
will be glad to know. She was ac-
companied home by Mr.. Wells, his
mother, his niece, Miss Ruth harrell,
end the Two wells boys. Burton and
Fulmer. who motored to Columbia
Sunday morning to bring Mrs. wells
home.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-03
Notice 10 Breeders.
3-39-tf.

F0R SALE.
One ~ H. P. Tezer Engine mount
ed.
One 70 saw Lummus angle drive
gin, feeder and condenser.
One Outlet friction drive selft-
tramping cotton press.
One Carolina corr nill, 42 in. top
runner.
One Nordyke and Norman corr
cleaner and elevator.
One I. H. c. steam corn sheller.
One "a in. cut Off saw and maHdie.
65 ft. 2 3-1s shafting.
Including all belts boxes and pull
leys. Apply to
C. L.. LEFTZSEY,
Siiverstreet, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-03
Opera House
PROGRAMME.

Tuesday, April 3.
William A. Brady in Association With
World Pictures Presents
CARLYLE BLACKWELL
And
JUNE ELFIDGE
"A SQUARE DEAL"
The cast includes Henry Hull and
Muriel Ostriche.
wednesday, April 4.
Rolfe Photoplays Will Present the
Bewitching Little Star
MABEL TALIAFERRO
In Sparkling Metro Wonderplay In
Acts
THE SUNBEAM"
Thursday, April 5.
Jesse Lasky Presents
FANNIE WARD
In
BETTY TO THE RESCUE"
A gripping, fascinating story of the
pulsating West.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-03

TUESDAY, APRIL 3.
Bluebird Presents Dorothy Phillips IN
.'THE PIPER'S PRICE"
A Bluebird in Acts.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4.
Yitagraph Presents Nell Shipman and
William Duncan In
STHRU THE WALL"
A V. l. S. E. in Acts.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6.
Thos. Dixon Presents The Sequel to
1.-THE Birth OF fatiOns
"THE FALL OF A NATIOf'
2 Hours Of Thrills
Performances Continuously From 3
p. m. to u p. n.
Admission-Adults: SO cents. Chi.
dren Under IL: 2scents.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-03
SPECIAL N0T1Cs

WANTED-1G0 Dwts OF old gold at
once for manufacturing purposes
Will pay top prices. P. c. Jeans &
Co., Jewellers.
4-3-2t.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
Meeting of Presbytery

The Presbytery of Southern Ari-
zona, composed of about fifteen
delegates, convened in the Presby-
terian Church Tuesday night. The
retiring moderator, the reverend
Mr.. Evans, of Lowell, delivered an
address, which was listened to at
tentively by the delegates and au-
dience, the church being we'll filled.
Mrs. Doane Merrill sang solo,
from The Messiah, which was
greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
At Tuesdays meeting Rev. H. c.
Cory, of Webb, made the principal
address, followed by Rev. c.. S.
Rodriguez, of Morenci.
The affairs of the churches with
in the ePresbytery' Jurisdiction
were found to be in a growing and
healthy condition.
Rev. w. S. Brewer, of Douglas,
and H. G. Brown, of Benson, were
selected as delegates to the General
Assembly at Dallas, Texas, in May.
Delegates were present from Bis
bee, Douglas, Lowell, Globe. Nor
enci, Clifton, and other places.
The Wednesday evening meeting
was also favored with special music,
Mrs. Doane Merrill and Mrs. 7. F.
Graham rendered a classical selec-
ton very i.npressively.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
The Play Last Night

The play Moselle' by amateur
talent from Wilcox, under the di-
rection of Lieut.. Walter NJ. Ellis,
more than came up to expectations
and well pleased the good sized
audience which saw the perform
ance last night. Miss Wanda
Browning who took the part of
Moselle is a natural actress and her
manner of playing the part enlisted
much enthusiasm. Miss Browning
won a place in the hearts of the
Benson play goers, and they hope
to see her again in the near future.
The balance of the cast acquitted
themselves in a creditable m amer.
The Wilcox people seemed to
enjoy their trip and were loud in
their praise of the treatment re-
ceived here, and extended an invi-
tation to Benson people to visit
Wilcox.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
The April Fool Social

The April Fool Social" held
at the Methodist Church Saturday
night was a pleasant and successful
affair. A good attendance was pres
ent and everybody seemed to have
a good time with games and amuse-
ments. Ice cream and cake were
dispensed during the evening. The
Young Peoples Society of Chris
tan Endeavor gave the social and
realized neat little sum over and
above expenses The officers of the
society are: Harold Holcomb, pres
ident; Marguerite Wilson, vice
PRESIDENT Vada Clark, secretary
treasurer.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07

H. A. Jastrow of Bakersfield, Cal
ifornia, expresses confidence Ahat
congress would provide for investi-
cation of meat prices at its next
session. Mr.. Jastrow is chairman
of the market committee of the
American National Livestock asso-
ciation.
We want to find out why the
price of beef aid mutton should
rise from day to day for no appar-
ent reason,' says Mr.. Jastrow.
We know that packers are pec-
essarv and that commission men
are a convenience; but we want to
know why everyone should not have
his fair share of profits. Our cam
paign will benefit the producer as
we'll as the consumer and the pack
er and commission men will not be
hurt. Arizona Cattleman.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
MiramOnte Items
Especial Correspondent

The Primary Association gave a
very delightful social last Friday
night. An enjoyable program was
rendered bv the children, which
pleased the parents to such an ex-
tent that they hope the children
will give them more of these pleas
ant entertainments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Bisbee,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams.
Mrs. E. M. Vance and little sen
James, of old Mexico, are visiting
at the home of Mrs. Alta Maggie.
Mrs. Vance is a sister to Mrs.
Maggie.
Quite crowd of public spirited
men were out last Saturday and
fenced the cemetery and meeting
house lot.
The Relief Society met at the
home of Mrs. Ida Anderson last
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Mccall, of
Benson, were visiting with their
parents Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Mccall
last week.
Mr.. Ray Farnsworth moved to
his new home last Wednesday
The first, second and third grades
of Miramonte School, accompanied
by their teacher, Miss Beorl Nae
gle, had a hike to the MILESTONE
mountains, where the children
gathered an abundance of flowers
and had a general good time. After
a bounteous repast they all returned
to their homes tired out but very
happy.
: Mrs. H. Coplin has received word
that her daughter, Mrs. Mitchell,
who left for Idaho two weeks ago
to attend the funeral of her hus-
band, is seriously ILL., Heart dis
ease is the cause of her illness.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
+" Loyalty Sunday In
Benson Tomorrow
Day to Be Observed by a
a Parade and Meeting
at the High School

Preparations are being made for
the observance tomorrow of 10y
atty Sunday, " as proclaimed by the
governor. The people of Benson
and the surrounding country are
expected to join in and make the
day a grand patriotic demonstra-
tiou.
The parade will form in front of
.Moss's Pharmacy at 4 p. m. and
march to the High School, where
the exercises will be held. The
only requirements for participation
will be the possession of loyalty to
flag and country, though the dis
play of flags or bunting will add
to the enthusiasm and success of the
occasion.
School children will meet at the
school houses at $50 and march
according to grade. Flags will be
furnished by the school.
At the school building the prin-
cipal address will be made by Prof.
H. Q. Robertson, of Benson High
School, and others are expected to
make shorter addresses. n
There will be vocal and instru-
mental music, patriotic songs and
an interesting program generally.
Mrs. Doane Merrill will sing and
the musical features will be worth
hearing
The lady singers will meet this
afternoon at 4 o'clock to practice
for the meeting.
Everybody should join III and
show their loyalty and patriotism
and make this occasion one long to
be remembered.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
House Burned

Early last Monday morning, not
long past midnight, the residence
of Mrs. Nellie M. Griessback, near
St. David, caught fire and was
burned to the ground. The occu-
pants had a narrow escape, and all
furniture and household goods were
lost excepting two trunks. The
house and contents were insured
for $4,000 in a company represented
by II. P. Merrill. of Benson, who
will adjust the loss.
The Benson signal., 1917-04-07
Military Training at
the i. Of A.
Students Going in Strong
for Preparedness for
Defense

The University of Arizona showed
mp strong in the demonstration
held at Tncson last Sunday. In as
much as is practical every man
student is a member of the military
corps and every girl a member of
the Red Cross Society of the Uni
versity, made the showing an ex-
ceptional one.
The military department made
a very fine appearance, all of the
men being in dress uniforms, con-
sisting of blue coats, blue top bell
caps and white trousers. The girls,
not to be outdone, were dressed
entirely in white, with the French
red cross head dress, and wore red
crosses both on their dresses and
caps.
Many of the students have al
ready signifed their intention of
joining the officers reserve corps,
recently established at the Univer-
sity, and some of them will take
their training this summer.
Women to Govern this Town
Valley Center, Kan, April 3
This city will be governed by wom-
Ell for the next two years The
mems ticket for mayor and coun-
cilmen at yesterdays election, ac-
cording to a count made today,
was defeated by the women by a
large majority. The new mayor is
Miss Avis Francis. Gazette.