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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
7
Market details from Elkhart Review dated October 14 1908 show wheat at 96 cents corn at 100 kc 80 oats at 48 and pork around 4 8 cents per unit butter reported at 23. The page lists miscellaneous figures and notes unclear entries but centers on agricultural commodity prices.
The Wolf is at the Bucklen tonight. Preparations for Clark Hospital tag day next Saturday are being perfected daily. Observing women learn about dress styles and millinery from show girls with quality companies. An economist moralist will discuss the influence of show life. George Hildebride, a Lake Shore machinist, cannot work after a sprained knee from Tuesday. Cc. O. Swenson in the Lake Shore pattern dept injured his left thumb in a trimming machine today.
Elkhart notices report Ida Mae Edmands divorcee of Goshen physician married Rev Dr Charles Roads of Baltimore on October 8. She had been at Clark Hospital then Moody Institute Chicago and became a deaconess in Baltimore. Other items note WCTU meeting with talk and California views, Knights Templar degree, Loyal Americans meeting, Court Samaritan initiation, and Knights of Pythias reports.
The Current Club held a well attended meeting on Tuesday with readings from Love's Labor Lost led by Mrs. Percy Kinyon. County commissioners cannot give away the Court Park band stand and may sell it to the highest bidder. Citizens urge pavilion preservation for emergency use. Goshen residents bought trees for Rogers Band park while George E. Bowser donated 100 soft maples. Coroner Dewey ruled Ephriam Holderman’s death accidental after he was struck by cars at the Lake Shore gravity yard Saturday night.
Lake Shore now operates an electric block signaling network covering 540 miles from Pine to Indiana Harbor, completing the Buffalo Chicago line with signals a mile apart and two miles apart warn, one mile stop. Officials announce appoint ments and notes on the Belt Line project and new uniform bill of lading rules.
New York reports mixed signs of recovery across regions. Rail traffic is rising and idle cars shrink. Thirty seven railroads show September third week earnings falling under four percent, better than July and August losses of twelve to seventeen percent. September bank clearings rise five percent from last year amid overall quiet commerce. Stock market tone noted.
Christian Berger died suddenly at his daughter’s home on Dearborn Avenue after falling ill during travel. Coroner cites heart disease aggravated by asthma. Also listed: J S Wilson of Union Michigan died of Brights disease at 54, Raymon Howard Fee three months old, and Mrs Blanche Hart Evans of South Bend dies at 22. A lost gold watch reported. Tag Day upcoming October 17.
The A. K. of H. will meet with Otto Schrock of Aspenwold avenue this evening. The P. G. Club will meet with Mrs. Light, No. 801 North Third street, Thursday afternoon. The Ready Helpers will meet with Miss Libbie Barnes of Franklin street on Thursday afternoon. The Pythian Club will meet with Mrs. E. C. Arms of No. 805 Liberty Street at 2 p.m. Thursday. Frank Baldwin Circle members are invited to an all day sewing at their hall Thursday. Starlight Chapter members bound for South Bend should meet at the interurban station at 5:50 p.m. Special car. Ladies Auxiliary to Clark Hospital meets at Mrs. Ovid Hill's home at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. All ladies and girls who will help on Tag Day are urged to attend.
Jacob Weaver of 315 South Second street reports a strange bicycle found behind his house a week ago. Mrs. John Krumpetz of 511 Gladstone avenue reports the theft of twenty five yards of stair carpet Tuesday night. Florence Doty of 332 Indiana avenue reports the loss of her bicycle.
Elkhart Athletic footballers host the Muessel team of South Bend next Sunday afternoon. Muessel is regarded as one of the strongest clubs in the region, and Elkhart’s lineup must play at top speed to avoid defeat by the Benders.
For a short time only Dr Boyd clairvoyant will give advice on business and social affairs at 105 Sycamore Street. The notice invites local residents to seek guidance from the visitor offering forecasts and counsel for personal matters.
W. B. Pratt arrived from St. Joseph Tuesday and today travels with his brother George B. Pratt in George's auto to Chicago for the carriage makers convention and banquet. The party also includes Will Patterson and Charles Drake. They reach Chicago at 12:45 after a 127 mile drive in four hours and twenty five minutes. Mrs. W. B. Pratt remains in Chicago and Miss Pratt stays in the east for a wedding.
The Century Club will hold an open house for members and their wives on election night with election results telegraphed into the building. A subscription dance will feature the New Apollo Orchestra and refreshments will be served under club management. J. T. McDonald of Three Rivers, formerly of this city, is reported seriously ill with typhoid fever.
The Catholic Bazar opens Thursday evening with speakers from the Taft and Sherman Club and the Bryan and Kern club. Speaking starts at 8 o'clock, followed by a flag presentation and a parade flag carryoff to be contested by the two clubs.
Bryan would buy a home in Elkhart now if he were here. Prices this year range from 750 to 4000 for properties suitable for rent and value recovery. Shelter is an increasing necessity. All kinds of trades in improved and unimproved property. Write or call 1ddtt Glenn B. Arnold, Gas block.
Last chance to view the Passion Play at Globe Theatre this evening. FOR RENT Two office rooms available. contact Geo. C. Kistner for details.
A suggestion directs eczema sufferers to ask druggists Houseworth Bros. for reports from patients who used the oil of wintergreen liquid compound D D D Prescription 14177. This advisory implies patient experiences may guide treatment choices.
Two top 40 and 80 acre farms near Sugar Grove are on the market at a low price. Agent Glenn B. Arnold promotes the Sugar Grove huckleberry farm as still available. The Daily Review listing notes local property for sale.
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