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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
6
Local market notes show grain prices in Elkhart with per bushel figures for wheat corn and oats though reader-room details are incomplete. The fragment hints at commodity pricing context and could reflect daily agricultural trading updates.
Lucy Ann Andrews born 1828 in New York died at 9 20 p m Thursday at 521 Indiana avenue after prolonged illness She married Hiram H Andrews 1850 lived on LaPorte county farm then LaPorte city before moving to Elkhart twenty one years ago Survived by husband four children George Andrews LaCrosse Kansas Mrs Seth Craft LaPorte Mrs David F Wagner Fort Wayne and Hiram H Andrews Jr Elkhart Funeral at Baptist church 10 30 a m Sunday Rev H N Spear in charge Also noted are deaths of Adam Smith Center Township J Joseph County aged 57 and Hazel Francisco Ligonier aged 23 from appendicitis.
The Progress Club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Randolph with Mrs. Finn as hostesses. Mrs. J. B. Martin led a study on St. Peter's, the Vatican, and the Italian royal family. Mrs. Ira Zigler joined as a new member. A Halloween dance by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilt at Anderson's hall drew about fifty couples, with jack o lantern lights creating a mellow glow.
The Pythian Club met with Mrs. Arthur Cole on Mason Street to map the year ahead. Guests included Mrs. Ford Hanson Mrs. Vonda Cole and Mrs. Bowman. The next gathering is scheduled with Mrs. A M Smith on November 12 at 1008 South Second Street. Progressive Hive added four members with speeches by Mrs. Ihrig and Mrs. Williamson.
The Elkharts defeated the South Bend Commercial Athletics 11 to 9 in a tight contest at the new Dodge block gym. Smith led Elkhart with eight points from four field goals, while Rutter added three points. Commercial Athletic counters relied on two field goals and five free throws.
Marshal Self of Goshen announces he will arrest anyone tearing masks from Halloween celebrators on Saturday evening. He also hints at stopping missile throwing. Miss Fern Schrock of Middlebury was badly hurt when her horse ran away after being frightened by a car on Wednesday. Ralph W. Immel of Boulder, Colorado, formerly of Goshen, plans to marry Miss Hazel Seibel of Pueblo on November 23.
Miss Emma Myers resigns from the master mechanic's office where she served as stenographer. The vacancy will be filled by Miss Berneice Sheckels, awaiting formal appointment.
Four unclaimed bicycles remain at the police station while one intoxicated man was arrested Thursday night. Bets on Taft and GOP majorities total from 35 to 150 dollars in local wagering. Judge Vernon W. VanFleet is touted as assured for the St Joseph Elk hart superior court. A First Baptist sermon invites first voters to discuss why Christians should engage in politics without partisanship. South Bend grocer William Clark, missing five days, is found dead above his store.
The Aubrey Stock Company's presentation of Why Girls Leave Home at the Bucklen Theatre draws mixed reactions from clergy and readers. Critics argue it provokes strong moral debate yet remains a forceful, timely drama entertaining crowded houses and offering a potent social message. Pompeii and Herculaneum: excavation contrasts noted with Pompeii more accessible than Herculaneum due to lava solidification and later settlement above the site.
A country woman near Sligo, worried her husband Pat was late with his pay, visited the police seeking news. The constable replied that Pat was not there but added they were expecting him any minute, a moment that echoes in the humor of the London Opinion.
Somerville Journal asserts that for best results one should hire an expert rather than attempt tasks personally, warning that self-work often leads to botched outcomes. The item presents a proverb themed opinion urging professional help.
A Punch snippet recalls a lively scene with Jamie Maclauchlan where fifteen pipers fill a small parlor, each producing distinct echoes and giving the observer a sensation of floating in heaven. The Daily Review notes wage voters twice blocked Bryan from the presidency and predicts a permanent injunction this year.
Funeral for Benjamin F. Oaks Sunday with a 1 p m gathering at his house and a 2 pm sermon at the Salem or Smith street church by Rev Mr Kruger. Funeral for John Raymer Sunday at his daughter's home 304 North Third Street with Rev Mr Heest officiating. Burial in Goshen. Primary rolls adopted for sidewalk assessments on West Indiana Edwardsburg Willowdale Krau and Coronna streets. hearing set for Friday November 18.
Davis Orchestra to perform at Bristol Halloween dance this Saturday evening with details in local listings and venue times.
Wanted papermakers and helpers for Fourdrinier news machines at eastern mills. Wages from 86 to 148 cents per hour for machine tenders and 22 to 62 cents for back tenders plus free fare. Experienced third hands may qualify. Write with age and experience or call Richmond & Co. Cleveland Ohio. Lost opal and ruby brooch at 508 Marion Street. Boy jobs ad promises higher wages via steady work.
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