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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Social Events During War Times Are Confined to the Metropolitan Idea Falls In Line Gracefully and Happily

and there is beautiful music and a de- hghtfuI atmosphere, few will feel that they are being wasteful when the small sum Of half dollar is expended After the theatre to drop in for a couple of hours to a dainty repast, with all the newest music played by a good orchestra
 and people get together to discuss the play, the social pleasures are still main- taired and yet without any discomfort to anybody from monetary standpoint"
 "In former days I imagine the duties of :. social hostess would have been Very easy,'' Mrs. Wheeler said, but to- day when economy is the watchword and the whole world is observing it and noth- ing appeals to us but retrenchment and economy, it takes good deal of prac- tical common sense to fill the position
 Our hotel is to be congratulated upon the splendid spirit which prompts it to meet the emergencies of the hour and provide social life with affairs which are in keeping with the demands of the times and which do not tax people too heavily"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10

anybody else that these are war times; and that people are not putting out their good money in chunks" and Lunches" like they used to; she also realizes that social intercourse is neces- sary for the happiness of people and that .all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" she is the right person in the right place, and her popularity and efficiency combined with her wholesome sane practical ideas will make her an ideal person for the place.
 "I've been reading the social news of New York, Washington and Chicago studiously all this winter" Mrs Wheeler said when she was chatting with me about the duties and responsibilities of a social hostess" and the commercial as the other kind, and I have noted espe- cially in New York that society which has practically closed it's doors to all private entertaining, has accepted with tremendous enthusiasm the opportunities offered by the hotels. Of course, nothing is as elaborate these days as it was be- fore the war; people are 'Hooverizing to a marked degree; they are eliminating all food products which might interfere with the governments maintenance of it's soldiers, but that's just exactly where a social hostess who knows her kitchen as we'll as she does her parlor can be of benefit and offer society satisfactory afternoon or evening entertainment at nominal figures"
 "Few people feel that they can afford extravagant entertainments nowadays '' Mrs Wheeler said ''but over the tea cups at afternoon tea when three or four hundred women sit about knitting for the soldiers and discussing the war news,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

TIT is not an infrequent remark, indeed it is heard on all sides every day q from society leaders who in other days by this time during the season would have already given half dozen dinners, a dance or two, an afternoon tea and several luncheons:
 "Why, I couldn't afford party dur ing war times; the high cost of living the tremendous spirit of economy whlch exists throughout the land, the awtul conscience stricken feeling that I'd eX- perience if I spent huge sum of money for pleasure which might go toward some brave young soldier in the trenches for food, and clothing, just simply keeps me from giving parties like l used to; put, oh, how I would enjoy just one more iit- tie party like we had in the old days
 l say it is not an infrequent remark these days, the one quoted above; as matter of fact, people are not in party moods' these days, that is, party moods which require the expenditure of great amount of money, but the social instinct mo matter what happens-will always remain. Just as in Paris today, worn, wasted grief strides, still finds joy in her theatres, in her opera, where Ray mond Roze's Jeanne D'Arc" and Andre Messager's "Beatrice," two new operas, had their premier during the past month, while London still drinks it's afternoon tea and the cIeverest comedies of many decades are being shown at the theatres.
 T. shows very fine spirit-to be able to smile in the face of war-grim, stolid, red-handed war-and the main thing about social affairs during such pe riod is just this: if people can get to- gether and enjoy themselves with little expense, they ought to do it; it takes them out of their sorrow and their un- which they are keyed up to all the time; it diverts them and gives them new viewpoint of life-something other than doleful, sorrowful surroundings.
 In New York, Washington. in fact throughout the east, the inactivties of social life caused by the war have been supplemented by the economy spirit of the various large hotels-the Ritz, the Van derhilt, the Biltmore and others have n- stilted a popular-priced tea hour after  the theatre supper hour-luncheon hour, where dozen or more friends can enjoy little social intercourse together with out the check breaking the Bank of England.
 Birmingham, always Up to date and ready to accept wholesome and bene- fical innovation, has followed in the line of metropolitan ideas, and while there is practically no entertaining in homes this season, society has welcomed with delight the very delightful and in- expensive affairs offered by the Tut wiler.
 During the past week Mrs. George w. Wheeler has been social hostess for the Tutwiler; the selection is a fine one. Mrs. Wheeler is a practical. up-to- date, clever woman, whose diversified expe- rience in household economies fits her splendidly for the position. Mrs Wheel CT realizes more perhaps than almost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
THE FIRST FOREIGN CONSULATE FLAG
 NOW FLIES IN CITY

The first foreign consular flag to float in this district was spread to the
 breezes yesterday by British Vice Con- sul c. P. Orr. The flag was sent di-
 rect to MT. Orr from the British war
 department in London and is the regu- lation Union Jack, with large crown
 in the center and is the official flag of the consulate service of Great Britain. The flag is displayed from the win- dow of the office of MT Orr on the seventh story of the Chamber of Com merce building and was installed by
 H. c. Smith, an American steeple-
 jack, who has recently returned from
 Saloniki, where he was employed by
 an American contractor in bridge building work.
 The flag is the regulation size, six
 by ten, and is very attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
THE CUP
By ROSE cLIsBY JOHN

By ROSE CLISBY JOHN And now from frowning heights in storm
 and strife, And from the trenches deep in filth and
 mire, And face to face with bayonet and gun. The soldier drains deep the cup of life At call of duty now from sun to sun, And into silent watches of the night, Just working, loving, praying, keeping
 true, The mother drinks, and-deeper-when
 the day is done. In wonder land young women lyaughed
 and loved, To do womans part for home they
 stood, ~ But hunted, penned, despoled of wom- anhood By Huns who wore the soldiers cloth of
 horof Drink living death-still-with hate and
 hell to conquer Tuscaloosa 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
SPEAKERS AT THE BAPTIST
 WOMAN'S MISSIONARY MEET

At the Woman's Missionary union meeting of the north district and Bir- mingham association, which is to be held today at the First Baptist church. there will be three distinguished speakers. They are pr. l.. E. Warren of the Bap- tist Home Mission board of Atlanta, who is superintendent of the department! of church extension, Miss Pearl Cald. well of Pingtu, China, and Miss Kathleen Mallory from the Woman's Missionary union in Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
What is Castoria

AST0RA harmless substitute for Castor 0 Pago Drops and Soothing
 It pleasant neither Opum Morphine other Mar coc substance Its its For than thirty years has been constant for the relief Constipation Fauen Wind Coc and Doea ang Fevehnes arising heeom and by regulating the Stomach and Bowels aids the assimilation of Food giving healthy and natural sleep The Chldrens Panacea- The Mothers Friend
 The Kind You Have Always Bought and which has been for 30 borne the Signature Cas Fletcher and has been made under his personal supervision its infancy Allow deceive in hs All Cou limitations and but Experiments that te with endange the health of Infants and against Experiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Norwood chapter of the Delphian society will meet with Mrs. J. F. Ehr- hart, 1112 Thirty-first street, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 
 The Qui Tive club will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. ,J. C. Scott, 1130 North Twenty eighth street. The Culture club will meet Friday morning at the home of Mrs, 0. M Roes- sell, 3117 North Thirteenth avenue. At the Northern district and Birming- ham association of the Baptist Mission ary society, which will hold an all-day meeting at the First Baptist church Fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
UNKNOWN MAN SENDS COUNTERFEIT BILLS TO
 CON SCIEN CE FUND
Writes Anonymous Letter Claiming Repentance for Having Defrauded
 Government in the Past

Washington. January 9-Secretary Me- Adoo yesterday received an unappre- ciated anonymous letter containing $1OS in bills.
 l am deeply repentent," wrote the sender. for having defrauded the gov ernment of this sum, and now return it.'
 Tho money was sent to the treasury's cashier for deposit in the conscience fund.
 Today it was discovered the bills were counterfeit.
 Now Chief Moran of the secret service IS looking for the man with a counter felt conscience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
MRS. REED HOSTESS TO
 THE WORTHWHILE CLUB

The Worthwhile club met Tuesday with Mrs. E. J. Reid, a New Year con test was enjoyed in which the prize was won by Mrs. J. J. Sandlin. Mrs. ". A. Baton. Mrs Y. w. Riddle and Mrs. J. Y. Miller won prizes in other contests. It was decided to send shower of postal cards to Mrs. Ross Eubank, who is spending the winter in Macon Refreshments were served to about 20 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
MRS. PERRY ENTERTAINS
 BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Henry Perry was hostess Tues day to the members of her bridge club, who are Mrs. J. D. Moore, Jr., Mrs. Ed mund Armes. Mrs. Houston 44rren Brice Mrs. Howard Brooks, Mrs. Hanlin Mrs. Martin Bide, Mrs. Henry Hammond Cobb, Mrs. Star Kealhoffer and Mrs. Stewart Welsh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
BROCATO-LOVOY
 WEDDING INVITATIONS

The following wedding invitations have been receiyed: Mrs. Annie Lovoy cor dially invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter, Esther, to MT. Frank Brocato, at St. Paurs Catholic church, January 24. 1918, at o'clock D, m. The reception at 1920 Eleventh avenue, North"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Czllf[1HE Red cross unit. of whieh Mrs.

E7NHE Red Cross unit, of which Mrs.
 W. E. Phillips is chairman, meets
 each Thursday at the home of Mrs. Phillips to make service flags which are sold for the beenfit of the Red Cross association. Orders for these flags may be sent to Miss Margaret Moore. The members are Miss Moore, Mrs Fred Phil- lips, Mrs William V Bartlett. Mrs. Frank Spain, Miss Virginia Abbott, Mrs. Shirley Harris. Miss Mary C. Berney, Miss Beverly Leake, and Miss Mary Ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
MRS. COWGILL HOSTESS
 AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. George Cowgirl entertained infor- 1nally at luncheon on Tuesday. The pret- tily appointed table was centered with a vase of pink carnations, and the place cards bore the names of Mrs. A. H. Webb, Mrs. Maggie Webb, Mrs. w. A. Davis, Mrs. w. A. Cowgirl and Mrs. George Cowgirl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Bank Is Robbed

Gotten Plant Ark, January s.-An un- masked man entered the Cotton Plant Bank and Trust company Tuesday, fcrced the cashier, the only other person in the bank building at the time, into q vault, end escaped with silo0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10

MT. and Mrs. John L. Raul, leave this morning for their home in New Glas- gow Nova Scotia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
OBITUARY OF HANS p. HANSEN

Hans p. Hansen departed this life
on the Gath day of January 1918 at
his home in Bray;on, iowa, at the
age of 8S years, 2 months and Is
days.
The deceased was born near Mas
tved Sealand, Denmark, November 10
1929 and in the sprng OF 1858 was
united in marriage to Maren Sophia
Ebbesen, when they bought a small
farm near SorO. Denmark, on which
they lived until the year 1874, when
he sold out and with his wife and
son came to America, settling on q
farm which he purchased near At
lantic Iowa. In the year 1881 he To-
Gated on farm two milesc west Of
Brayton, and there he lived until the
death OF his wife, January /. 1889.
The following year he married
Mrs. Bertha X. Nielsen. when he re-
tired and moved to Brayton where he
two years ago celebrated their Silver
Wedding with his second wife
He leaves to mourn his demise one
son, Ebbe ]. Hansen, of Harlan, Ia,
three grandchildren, Mrs. F. C. Lar
sen. Of Atlantic. Iowa; Mrs. Howard
E. Kittell, OF Harlan, Iowa; and The
odore s. Hansen, of Capa, S. D., be-
sides three Observation-Disclosures. E.
]. Larsen, T. Stanley Hansen and w.
f. Kittell.
Funeral services were held both
from the house and church, conduct
ed by Rev. Standeskov. after which
the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill
cemetery along side that of his first
wife.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
MRS. JOHN KOENIG BURIED

Mrs. Salome Koenig. whose maid
en- name was Weber, was born June
S, 1851. in Niedershiem. Alsace.
France. and died at Ross. in Audu-
bon county. Iowa. January %. 1918
at the age of sc years. 7 months
and 10 days. In 1903 she came to
America and located here with her
family. In 1872 she was united in
matrimony with John Koenig, ST.,
and this union was blessed with five
sons and four daughters. Two Of
the former have preceded her in
death.
Mrs. Koenig had received holy bap-
tism in her infancy Soon after ar
irving in this country she was con-
verted and received into the Evangel-
ical Association as the church of her
choice. and she endeavored to serve
the church and her saviour faithful
ly until called to her reward. Under
the faithful care Of her devoted hus-
band and loving children she was
greatly relieved in her long suffer-
ing, and was resigned to the divine
will.
The funeral services, in charge of
her pastor. Rev. A. H. Bunte. were
held in the German church at Ross
on Sunday afternoon at 1880, and
interment was made in Arlington
Heights cemetery. Audubon. Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
COUNTY AGENT Is ASSURED

Three weeks ago John Sundberg
of Sioux City came to Audubon to
meet with the peopleI of the county
in the interes' % 'he Farm Bureau.
a department recently established by
the government TO further the inter-
est of agriculture. There was a
temporary ore" nivation at that time
and that organization was continued
and committees appointed to solicit
the signature7 necessary to meet the
local expenses. Over 500 signatures
were secured NJ ClovnrGaie viii
he here on Saturday, Feb. End, to
"ssist in m'king a permanent organ
ization ana to talk over the men
available to oversee End assist with
the work in the county. His salary
will be paid by the government and
his services will be free to the farm
ers in the county. A goodly number
of people should be out to the meet
ing which will take place at 1880 on
Saturday afternoon of this week. :.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
AUDUBON MAN SECURES
LUCRATIVE POSITION

.. {. Osterholm, who came to this
city about two years ago and has
since been employed in one of the
printing offices of Audubon. leaves
Sunday for Des Moines. where on
Monday he Will take the foreman
ship in the office of the Kenyon
Printing Co.. and at 4 salary that
in keeping with his ability "Ole"
as he is Familiarity known to the peo--
pie OF Audubon, is one of the best
printers We have ever known. He is
familiar with ill branches of the
printing business and we know
enough about him that he will make
good in his new position He is
pleasant and agreeable, and has the,
happy faculty of being able to ham
die men to splendid advantage. We
regret to see him leave Audubon but
can take consolation in the fact that
the move is for his best interests. Mr..
Osterholm is still young man, but
has made remarkable record in the
printing business. He is not only
familiar with the mechanical end,
writer.
For the present his family will re-
main in Audubon. preferring to leave
his children in the public schools I'M
til the end of the term. After the
close Of school they will Join Mr..
Osterholm to make Des Moines their
permanent home. "Ole's" numerous
friends hope and expect to hear only
the best reports from him at the Cap
itol City.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
MORE OLD LINEN AND
MUSLINS ARE NEEDED

A letter from Frances Hatch Will
lard Of New York City, who is chair
man of-the national surgical dress
ings committee, urges the sending of
clean, white rags for shipment to
Paris for use in the various hospitals
caring for the wounded men, so IL
you have more to spare send them in
at once to Mrs. Chas. Booton or Mrs.
John Weighton, as 1t Is desirable to
get another large box off this next
week. Old sheets are torn in two
and made into draw sheets. old pill
low slips are mended and sent. and
old bed spreads make excellent tow
els and bath mits. Linen is used for
stand covers, tray cloths and napkins
IL in fairly good shape. but the worn
piece are put together in Q bundle
and sent as linen rags,AAnd gladly
welcomed. Thin muslins make ex-
cellent handkerchiefs and heavier
pieces are used for bandages. Moth
ing Is wasted. 1t don't matter how
badly worn it is, but ~itS should be
cleaned and ironed. Bring it in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
CLOSING THE CHURCHES

1t has been out of a spirit of sim
cere patriotism and a willingness to
do all possible to help the govern
ment. that the ministers Of this city
agreed to union services in their
churches in order to save fuel.
1t is nothing more than simple
fairness now for the ministers to ask
every lover Of the church to attend
these services. II for love of their
country the ministers can stand a
little inconvenience the church men,
bers ought. for love of the church.
be able to get up little earlier on
Sunday morning and be present at
their own services.
1t ought to be possible. with this
example to serve as precedent,
for fuel administrators to find some
other avenues of saving coal. There
are other institutions which micht
be closed part time during the cold
weather in order to reduce coal con-
sumption.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
RESPECTED CITIZEN
Is CALLED BEYOND

Mr.. w. II. Aldrich, an aged and re-
spected citizen of Audubon, died at
his home on South Washington ST.,
Tuesday morning shortly before IL
O'Clock, after an illness of several
years. He had been in fairly good
health up to within few days Of his
death. He took suddenly worse on
Monday evening and suffered consid-
cradle until death relieved him of
his sufferings.
VIM. II. Aldrich was born in Chau-
tauqua county. n. Y, July 25, 1880,
and died at his home in Audubon,
Iowa, January 20. 1918, being at the
time of his death 81 years, months
and days of age. At the age of 9
years. with his parents, he moved to
Ohio. where they lived on farm.
In the year 1853 Mr. Aldrich moved
TO Marion county. Iowa. He enlisted
in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. Co. X, in
1864 and served until the end of the
Civil war.
Mr.. Aldrich became united in mar
riage to Miss Charity Smith. Septem-
Der 4th. 1853, to which union seven
children, three boys and four girls,
as ioiiO"o "Cic Was. VI
Knoxville. Ia. John H., Dedham, Ia,
Edwin d.. of Des Moines; Mary E.,
now Mrs. O. G. Richie, Coleridge,
Nebr., Willetta E., deceased; Anna A.
now Mrs. Joshua Jordan. Ross, Ia,
and Margaret j.. now Mrs George
Renftle, Milford. la. He has been
a member of the Christian church for
SO years and has always lived a con-
sistent Christian life. and has at all
times been kind, loving, faithful
and indulgent husband and father,
friendly with everybody. especially
with little children of whom he was
very fond.
He was held in the highest esteem
and revered by all who ever knew
him. He was a true and loyal citi-
zen and honest as the brightest day.
a legacy his bereaved wife and chill
dren may we'll be proud of.
The funeral services, conducted~hy
Rev. C. W. Proctor of Audubon.
will be held this afternoon at 1880
O'Clock from the Christian church in
Audubon. interment in Maple Grove
Cemetery. The Republican and the
numerous friends of Mr.. Aldrich ex-
tend to the relatives their heartfelt
sympathy in this their sad hour of
trouble. All the children were pres
ent at the funeral
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1918-01-31
AUG. OELKE FALLS
AND BREAKS HIP

Saturday night after supper, while
at work at the hardware store, Aug.
Oelke fell to the basement from the
main floor and suffered broken
right hip. besides receiving several
bad bruises about the face and body
1t seems that the elevator had been
raised to the upper floor. and Mr..
Oelke was unaware of that fact un-
til he stepped into the opening, fall
ing to the cement floor below. a dis
lance of about ten feet. He was
found about an hour after the ac-
cident by Will Rinehart. who hap
pened to call at the store, and ply
stefan was. Immediately summoned,
who gave him first aid care and then
was taken to his homo where he
will be compelled to remain for some
time. He was quite numb, having
suffered considerably from the cold
on account Of lying on the cement
floor so long. His son. Geo. Oelle.
who left Audubon Saturday for
Yuma. Colo, was notified at Omaha
and returned home on Monday morn
ing. 1t is hoped by the many friends
of Mr.. Oelke that he will rapidly re-
cover and be at his post of duty as
soon as possible.