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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Mr.. A. T.. Headley, recently of
Portland, Ore, where he has been
associated with the Lipman-Wolfe
Furniture Co., one OF the largest
mercantile houses on the Pacific
coast-has accepted a place on the
selling force at Raymond's.
Mr.. Headley formerly lived in
Omaha and for number of years
was connected with a local firm
here. He is well known to many
Omahans whom he will be glad to
meet at his new quarters-The Ray
mond Store, 1885 Howard street,
where he will be actively engaged
in dispensing Raymond Service and
looking after the interests of Ray.
mond's customers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Retiring Officers Entertain.

The members of the Prettiest Mile
Women's Golf club were entertained
by its retiring officers Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Edward R.
Burke. The officers for the new year
were installed: Mrs. P. ]. Creedon,
president; Miss Lillian Paul, vice
president; Mrs. L. D. Hopkins, sec
rotary; Mrs. Glenn Smith, treasurer.
The business meeting was followed
by an enjoyable social program, in
charge of Mrs. Vincent Hascall.
Miss Ruth Madden gave piano
solo, Mrs. Fred M. Crane recita-
ton and vocal selections were given
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Second Minnesota Boys
Will Go THROUGH Saturday

The Second Minnesota infantry,
enroute home from the Mexican Dor
der, will be If Council Bluffs s,.,c
time Saturday. The men are travel
ing on two So :ial trains over he
Burlington. In Council Bluffs they
will be transferred to the Northwest
ern and carried on to Fort Smelling,
y here they stored cut
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
press Club Election.

New officers named at the Omaha
Woman's Press club annual meeting
at tho Fontcncllc Wednesday are:
President, Miss Ella Fleishman Of
The Bee; vice president. Miss Eliza
beth Kern, World Herald, and secre-
tary, Miss Henrietta Rees, also Of
The Bee. Miss Faith Lee Hoel is
the retiring president.
Miss Rose Rosicky will have press
club members to tea at her home Sun
day afternoons January IA, when prize
plays, short stories and poems in the
clubs recent contest will be read.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Anderson Brooks Wedding.

Miss Kathryn Elaine Brooks Of
Rushyille, Neb., and DIR. William
Vance Anderson of this city, son OF
Mrs. NJ. c. Anderson, were united in
marriage at the home Of Mrs. S. H..
Wilson Wednesday evening at 2
o'clock by the Rev. I. J, Maekay,
Only the relatives Of the young people
were present. DR.. Anderson is asso-
ciated in business with DIR. Leroy
drummer. They will make their
home in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Geraldine Johnson, Elizabeth Gould,
Louise Bailey, Florence jerks, Kath-
crime Newbranch, Helen Giltner,
Gertrude Donavan, Margaret Mccoy,
Elizabeth Crawford and Messrs. Ly-
ell Rushton, Richard Balliman, Gene
Nelson and Richard Perley.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Entertain for Guests,

Mrs. Charles c. George entertained
at luncheon today for her guests, Mrs
Harris Roome of New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Z. George will enter
tain at a pretty dinner this evening
Russell roses in the center Of the table
and surrounded by tall pink candies
will be used. Covers will be laid for.
Mcssrs. and Mesdames--
Charles G, George. George Tunnicliff,
Harris Roome O.'C. RedIck,
OF Now York,
Miss Minnedelle George OF Galcsburg. Ill
Mr., George Wright Of Council Bluffs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Smith College Club Plans.

Local Smith college alumnae, meet
ing at the home of Mrs, A. L. Cor.
don Wednesday, decided to exhibit III
Omaha moving picture film depict
ing life al Smith. the college build.
ings, campus and other features Of
their alma mater. Plans for max.
ing available Nebraska scholarship
to Smith were also discussed. Mrs
Lloyd Holsapple will be hostess for
the February meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Saturday, when Mrs Hugh Wallace
and Mrs. B. J. Hull will be the host
esses at the home of the former.
Miss Winifred Brandt will have an
informal party at her home tomorrow
evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
For Out-of. Town Guests.

Mrs. John A. Bruce was hostess at
luncheon at the Blackstone Wednes-
day followed by an Orpheum matinee
party, honoring Mrs. George Hocr-
ner of Hastings, Neb,, who. is the
guest " few days OF Mrs. Herbert
Hoerner. Mrs, Ward roses dccorat-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
ed the luncheon table, at which GOV.
ers were placed for.

ers were placed for: ....
Mesdames- Mesdames--
Myron Hayward, Herbert Hoerner
John Il. Pulver, d. Kvenld,
O. p. Goodman, C. r. Maxwell. y
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Rushton will en-.
terrain at dinner party this evening
at the Blackstone in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Usher of Pitts
burgh, Pa, who are visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Usher. The
decorations were in roses and stevia,
arranged in baskets, and covers were
laid for the following:
Messrs, and Mesdames-
F. A. Howe q. NJ. Sumner,
e. p. Rector. Howard Rushton,
u. i. Howe, j. II. Rushton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Fiance Dangerously III.

Miss Helen Hayden, daughter Of
MI and Mrs. William Hayden of
Birmingham, Ala, formerly Of Oma-
ha, who with her sister, Miss Clara.
is visiting at the home Of Mfr. and
Mrs. Thomas Flynn, received word
this morning OF the dangerous illness
Of her hancc, Mr.. /, B. Jones Of
Washington, D. c. Miss Helen Hay
den will leave this evening for the
cast, but Miss Clara Hayden will con-
tifpic her visit in Omaha until fur
thsr word is received.
Mrs. Flynn entertained the young
people at luncheon at her home to-
day, when about thirty young women
were guests. Other plans for the
entertainment of the visitors have
been indefinitely postponed,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

The Prairie Park club gave leap
year dance Saturday evening. The
club rooms were beautifully deco
rated by Messrs. Haynes and Nelson.
The following were present:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Family Reunion.

Mrs. ]. S. Marshall entertained at
Webster family reunion dinner on
New Years day in honor OF her
mother Mrs. James Webster, a
pioneer resident of Omaha, who had
about forty children and grandchil-
drcn present.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Young, the
latter daughter, came from Black
foot, Idaho, for the occasion. The
guests besides the children were:
Messrs. and Mcsdames,--
James Young, A. r. GLADDEN.
Blackfoot, Idaho. Albert Turner
Harry Getty VIII Getty
Earl Turner George Chester
Albert Weberg James Webster
James Marshall
Misses Misses
Vonie Van Cleayo Verne Van Cleave
.Messrs.-- Messrs.-
A. l.. Webster James Van Cleave
Guy Van Cleave
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Events to Come.

The Phi Tau Pi fraternity will give
a dance at the Blackstone hotel on
Thursday, January II. s.. E
Mrs. Ronald Paterson is entertain
ing at luncheon Saturday for Miss
Ruth Hamilton.
The Delta Gamma Sorority will be
entertained at its monthly luncheon
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Personal Mention.

Personal Mention.
Mrs. Thomas Piper OF Philadelphia
with her small son, Thomas, jr, ar
rived Sunday to visit for several
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Mulvihill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

each month. OF the twenty-five mem
bers only ten were present yesterday
Mrs. ]. B. Prichard was hostess for
the occasion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Pleasures Past,

Miss Catherine Hastings enter
tanned at an Orpheum party, followed
by supper and dancing at the Fonte-
nellie. Eighteen young people were
included in the party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Box Party for New Play.

Additional box parties for Sister
Mary Angela's new play, which is TO
be held at the krug theater January
% to %, inclusive, with three matinee
performances. are as follows:
Messrs. and Mesdames--
| John Latenser, T. j. Mahoncy,
Dean Cole Martin, w, j. Jeffers,
Gene Melady,
| Mechanics Mesdames-
| Katherine Nash, Dun Greene
| Mr. John Lynch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

who have been the holiday guests Of
Miss Halle Wilson at the Colonial,
leave tomorrow for their home. is,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Original Cooking Club.

Mrs. Ward NJ. Burgess entertained
seven members Of the Original Cook
ing club at luncheon at her home
today. Other club members were UNI
able to be present
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

m HE Pied Piper OF Hamen' the meadows in faery
tale land and piped away the little children of the viage-so
sweet his music They trooped behind him, and
the hills and they did back And in Hamelin their
mothers and fathers There Pied Piper with golden gam
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

ing hair white body and blue with flower behind
his who apiping this little wod-and aery
a And when the little maids hear his music passing BY silver
and seductive the drip of pale honey they shake what they have
from their busy laps and their home gardens they and fol-
low him the world And they back their
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
School Set Affairs.

| SCHOOL Set And1rS.
Miss Mildred Rockwell was host
ess this afternoon at Strand party
to the Nevesew club of Central High
school. After the matinee the girls
had tea at Rogers. Mrs. A. S. Rock
well chaperoned the party, which was
as follows;
Misses Misses
Frances Foote, Frances Wall,
Dorothy Gray, Marjorie Guild
Dorothy Canaan Gwendolin Mccoy,
Ethel Widner Mildred Rockwell.
Irene Dyball.
Miss Katherine Denny entertained
at luncheon today at her home in
honor OF Miss Winifred Smith, who
leaves Monday for St. Mary's semi
nary in New Jersey. Seventeen of
her school friends were included in
the guest list. The decorations were
in yellow and white, the narcissus be-
ing used with yellow ribbons. After
luncheon they spent the afternoon
dancing and playing cards.
Miss Ethel Piel, who leaves next
Monday to resume her work at Ma
tional Park seminary in Washington,
was the inspiration for card party
this afternoon, given by Miss Ruby
Klingbeil. Poinsettias were used in
decorating the parlors and the fol-
lowing guests were present;
Misses Misses
Margaret Holden, Katherine Reynolds,
Ruth Lieder, Katherine Richie,
Martha Geigcr Honor Norris.
Grace Brown, Virginia Haltine,
Margaret Mccormick, Margaret Gilman.
Pearl Klingboil,
Mrs, Bruce Young. ~
Miss Josephine Platner will enter
tain at luncheon and Orpheum party
tomorrow, when the guest list will
include members of the school set.
The billiard room. which will be dec
GRATED in the holiday greens, bells
and poinscttias, will be the setting
for this pretty luncheon. The guests,
who will be seated at small tables, are
f.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

Exodus of School Set.
! The follow students have returned
to Lincoln to resume their work at
the state university: Anne Russell,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Luncheon Tor mrs. coutant.

One OF the largest affairs OF the
day was Mrs. George Hayerstick's
luneheon at the Blackstone compli-
mentary to her guest, Mrs. c. X. Cou-
tant of Chicago. The decorations
were baskets Of Killarney roses. After
luncheon auction bridge was played
in the parlors Of the hotel Covers
were laid for the following quests,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
by Mrs. Robert Adams. There were
seventy-hve members present.
Stork Special

Stork Special.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Stein New Years morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Past Festivities.

Past Festivities.
Miss Ethel Anderson entertained
at her home New Years day. Games
and music furnished amusement for
the following guests:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05
Luncheon and Sun Party.

Miss Helen Marie Horton enter
tanned az luncheon at the Commercial
club today, followed by party at
the Sun, for a number of girls Of the
school set Mrs. c. B. Horton
chsperoncd the group. The guests
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-05

wa lesley Club.
he Omaha Wellesley College club
mel yesterday afternoon at Browncll
Hal for a business meeting. The
xluk meets the first Wednesday OF
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
ODD FELLOWS TO
HOLD BIG PICNIC
Will Gather at MoCurdy Park, on
Labor Day, For Day Of
Recreation.

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
the county have been invited by the
two local lodges of Odd Fellows, Owosso
Lodge No. SS and Colfax No. 436, to
attend the Odd Fellows picnic at Nc.
Curdy park, Corunna, on Labor day.
The committees which have been
appointed, are making arrangements for
a fine program of music, novel contests,
and addresses ty able speakers. The
Owosso lodges will Issue challenge to
the members of other lodges in the
county for base ball game.
For many years a picnic association
was maintained by the lodges Of the
county and successful picnics held each
year until about four years ago, when
the movement was dropped.
However, it is to be hoped that the
first renewal of the county picnic will
be successful and that permanent
organization will be effected which will
make the picnic an annual affair.
All Odd Fellows in the county should
endeavor to attend. Bring your family
and friends And don't forget to bring
along a well filed dinner basket. The
committee is endeavoring to make this
an informal get together day for Odd
Fellows, 30 come and get acquainted.
n COMMITTEE.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
Hasse-koerner.

A wedding which was surprise to
their many friends, occurred Thursday
at st. Johannes parsonage when Miss
Lottie Koerner and Paul Hasse were
united by Rev. G.. w. Webbink. Miss
Frieda Koerner, sister of the bride, at
tended as bridesmaid, while Ralph Mil
ler assisted as best man.
The couple left for short honey
moon trip to Detroit.
A wedding party was given Saturday
in honor Of the couple at the home Of
the groon,'s> parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
August Hasse, Stewart street,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
Storrer-Bsebe

The wedding of Miss Helen Storrer,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Storrer
of this city, and Lieutenant Stanley M.
Beebe of Detroit, was solemnized at
Christ Episcopal church Tuesday morn.
ing at ten o'clock, Rev. W. r. Blach.
ford officiating in the presence Of a
large number of friends.
The bride and groom were mat
tended. the bride wearing her mothers
wedding gown made twenty-five years
ago. and the groom was in full military
uniform. Mrs. E. p. Sherman sang
"Rejoice ye Pure in Heart" at the
close of the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beebe will spend a
short honeymoon in Detroit and then
90 to Battle Creek where he will take
up his work at the army station. saif
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Beebe, parents
of the groom, and Miss Ruth Beebe, his
sister. of Detroit, were out-oftown
guests. Many friends extend congrat
ulations
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
TWO MOTOR FIRE TRUCKS
City Will Purchase Ono and Rent tho
other Until Spring.

City Will Purchase Ono and Rent tho
Other Until Spring.
BY an arrangement with the Duplex
Motor Co. of Charlotte. the city of
Owosso will have combination
hose chemical motor truck and
also motor hook and Ladder truck, the
latter to be rented at 500 month until
mkt spring when it will be purchased
or returned. The Duplex Co. offered
the hose and chemical truck for 5000
which is 5000 less than the amount
originally figured. The hook and lad
der truck is priced at $4,000 and If
rented the rent paid will apply on the
purchase price. The city will probably
keep both teams instead Of selling them
as originally planned because Of the
shortage of teams for street work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
Winner. in Garden Contest.

Friday the winners in the garden
contest for the city of Owosso were an
nounced and the standings of the rs
contestants given. scoring all the way
from So to 80 points, those below 80
being eliminated before the final judg-
ment by Prof Loree of the M. A. @.
Mrs. J. NJ. Kneeland. Summit ave-
nue., won first prize Of $25 with score
of 95; Mrs. Fred Huss, corner Watson
and Ridge streets, second prize $!5.
score 93i r. H. !Thoms, Adams street.
third prize $40, score 93. M. H. Rey-
nolds, West Main street, receives hon.
orary mention, his garden being planted
and cultivated by him while sitting in
a wheel chair. Dre -es r.t kffaet
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
Family Reunion.

The sixth annual reunion of the
Caleb Meaie family was held at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. q. A. Ssnderson
in Venice, Friday, Aug. II, with 4S in
attendance. The forenoon was spent
in visiting and at noon bountiful din
ner was served On the lawn by the
hostess and her attendants. The bust.
ness meeting was called TO order by the
President, Otis Meade, after which we
listened to program of recitations
and music. Letters of regret were read
from the absent ones.
The old officers were reelected for
the ensuing ar.-Contributed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
ALLIES WIN BIG VICTORIES
S5,OOO German Prisoners Taken on Western
Front-16.000 Captured by Italians on
Austrian Front

The past week has been of grand for the
Allies in the world the gaining of ground being the
largest since the ally onse began nearly $4,000 prisoners
having been taken the front while the Italian
army has made wonderful advance capturing 10000 prison.
ers in three days and compelling the Ausrans to abandon
strong points and everything of value from many
points to Vienna Germans have lost immense numbers in
counter attacks but failed to regain lost territory.
The submarines have accomplished little the past week.
American loss August being reported Standard Oil
Co. tanker having been sunk after running fight
Congress has accomplished little this week. the Senate
discussing the tax bill bitterly times and finally defeat
ing motion add $150OOOOOO to tax on incomes of the
extremely wealthy class.
The examinations and exemption of men for the army
progressing slowly with many different rulings in different
Washington the chief of trouble being the exemption
Of farmers and for industrial reasons while some boards are
exempng practically all married men except the recenty
married.
The has fixed the prices of coal at the mines
the prices for soft coal being $500 1925 for run of mine
$25 $3.50 for prepared szes $75 $500 for slack and
screenings Hard coal will be from $500 to $500 at the
pits further order fix price for handling and retail
prices may be made.
The visit of the japanese mission this country makes
plain that Japan to stay in and help the war and that
the fears of many people of this country that may have to
fight Japan absolutely groundless
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
carland-Cavanaugh.

: The marriage of Charles Garland OF
Corunna, and Mics Madge Cavanaugh
was solemnized at the home Of the
bride in Lake City, Mich, Wednesday
Aug. 10, in the presence or few init
mate friends. After trip north they
will be at home in Corunna.
The groom is well known and popu
lar grocer of Corunna, and the ride
has been teacher in the Owosso schools
for several years and Is highly regarded
by many friends. Nf
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
AT FAIR GROUNDS
Ginger Ale Tank Explodes Crushing
Wesley Merritta Q Chest.

Ginger Ale Tank Explodes Crushing
Wesley Merritt's Chest.
A sad accident at the fair grounds
wednesday, resulted in the death of
Wesley Merritt of Detroit, who was
conducting stand. Merritt was charg.
ing a email ginger ale tank when it
exploded, crushing his chest and other.
wise terribly injuring him. He was
taken in an ambulance, quickly called,
to hospital but died soon after reach.
ing the hospital. Parts of the tank
were blown hundred feet. but fortu-
nately no one else was injured. A large
crowd gathered but was well handled,
no trouble resulting.
Merritt was married three months
ago, and his wife was with him at the
time of the accident. She was COM
pletely FRUSTRATED by the shock. he is
also survived by brother In Detroit,
where the remains were taken yesterday.
The sympathy OF the crowd was
amply shown by the raising Of $l25 for
the widow. $40 of which was given by
the fair management, 600 bv the Par
ker shows and $44.5O by donations by
those visiting the stand after the scci-
dent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
MUST MOVE TRACKS
Jud . Davis Issues Mandamus Against
Michigan Railways Co.

Ou0 - gdvs8 tS8ucS WdUO0TUuB ~ kdtUSt
Michigan Railways Co.
Judge Davis Of Ionia, who heard the
case of the City of Owosso against the
Michigan Railways Co. in the Shis-
wassee circuit court, asking for a
mandsmus to compel the Railways
company to move its tracks to the
center from the side of Corunna ave-
nue.. has decided in favor of the city
and q writ Of mandsmus will issue to
compel this action. The Railways
Co. will probably appeal the case to
the supreme court. The city wishes
to make good roadway and make II
safe and City Attorney Miner contended
that the demand that the track be
centered In the street was reasonable.
The company claimed the city had no
authority to order change, that the
company had gained permanent tight
by twenty-five years possession and
that 1t would be dangerous to move the
track.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24
Receive Commissions.

Eric Kohler. son of Mr.. and Mrs. F
4. Kohler of this city, has been com
missioned a captain in the quarter
masters department of the U. s. army
and assigned to the department oi
Illinois with headquarters at Rockford,
Illinois.
Sherman w. Putnam of Laingsburg
is commissioned second lieutenant,
Ralph n. Gleason Of Ovid, second lieu
tenant and Ralph Aultman of Ovid
first lieutenant. h
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24

The Owosso chapter of the Red Cross
has been notified that there is a great
need for knitted woolen articles for men
who are or will be in the trenches dur
ing the coming months. Owosso chap
ter Is asked to furnish 500 sweaters, 500
muffiers, 500 pairs Of wristlets and 500
pairs of socks as soon as possible. The
shortage of fuel and the lack of cloth
ing for refugees makes necessary the
most strenuous efforts to help, end
much of the necessities must come from
America.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-08-24

A petition asked for an administrator
in the estate of William Simington who
died In Owosso township November H.
1914. The estate is estimated in value
at about %, 600 in real estate. The heirs
are the widow, Mrs. Eliza Simington,
Robert, Of Owosso, and Thomas, of Ionia
and two daughters, Charlotte Fsuth. OF
Washington, d. c., and Lily J. Shining
ton, of Owosso. The date of the hearing
is set for September "a.