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Elkhart Weekly Truth in Elkhart, Indiana

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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1909

Page

3

Lake Shore and Other Railroads Plan Faster Chicago Service

The Lake Shore and other lines announce a new 40 mph limited service on the South Shore Electric between South Bend and Chicago, cutting travel to two hours and 35 minutes. Trains depart at two-hour intervals with transfers at Pullman to Illinois Central suburban trains, aided by the Gary–Pullman spur now nearly complete.

Chicago South Shore South Bend Pullman Gary Illinois Central Suburban

Vice President Schaff Meets Local Officials

Vice President C E Schaff of the Central lines arrives with private secretary Albert Ingalls son of former President Angalls of the Big Four to meet local officials.

Schaff New York’ “Central Lines Albert Ingalls Angalls- of

Governor Names Arbor Day Dates in Proclamation

Governor Marshall yesterday issued a proclamation setting aside Friday April 30 and Friday October 29 as Arbor Days for the people of the state. The statement declares beauty and utility justify the observance and urges its adoption in public buildings schools colleges and state institutions.

Oddfellows Celebration Highlights Reunion and Speeches

An Oddfellows and Rebekah gathering featured speeches by Mr. Schaffert and Mr. Hile, a humorous birth anecdote, and plans for a large Indiana membership increase. The event included the Peoples' orchestra and a praised Presbyterian Ladies Aid supper attracting local and out of town guests.

David Goliath Fred Shhaffert Schaffert Mr. Schaffert Hile Danube Rebekah Indiana James” Dunmire Dunnmire Eas Dunn Peoples Presbyterian Church W. E. Bowman Aid Society

Man Charged with Threats to Wife and Husband Found Guilty

Mrs Kate Strong was found guilty by Justice Brumbaugh in a city proceeding this afternoon. Strong was placed under a $50 bond and released. The Strongs resided at 123 Baldwin Street and dispute arose over allegations from his wife. He denied the accusations and said he had not lived with her and their children since before Christmas.

Lewis, Strong Kate , Strong Chigtmass Boushi Romen Strole

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