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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1906

Page

10

Lake Shore band's Hoffman's Hall dance draws 45 couples

Social events note a Hoffmans Hall dance by the Lake Shore band attracted about 45 couples with 11 arriving for the grand march. The Fischer Orchestra adds to the regular Iroquois Dancing Club series on May 18 and the next Iroquois dance is May 3. William Finns hosted a Wednesday night progressive Pedro gathering at 80 Liberty Street. Margaret Wallis marked her thirteenth birthday with a surprise party and light refreshments.

Lake Shore Hoffman's Hall Iroquois Dancing Club Hoffman’s Hall Fischer Orchestra William, Finn Liberty Street Evenng Pedro Chester Bodge Carl Coleman Margaret Wallis West Franklin Street

Charity club meeting raises funds with quilts and rugs

The All Around Charity Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. B. S. Monger of Beardsley as host. Members worked on quilts and rugs to be sold for charitable purposes. Darity refreshments were served during a social segment.

P. L.turner Dewey Indiana State Federation of Women’s ’Clubs San Francisco Frink All Around

Engagement announced in Elkhart society circles

Miss Hazel Hubbard and H. H. Albert announce their engagement in Elkhart society. The couple are well known locally and a wedding date has not been released. Hubbard returned Tuesday from San Francisco, and friends were surprised by the announcement. Maud Rucker of Louisville, a Louisville high school graduate, starred in a senior class production at the Masonic Temple theater.

Hazel Hubbard H. H. Albert Miss Hubbard San Francisco Maud Rucker Louisville Elkhart Masonic Temple Theater

Missionary Meeting Held by Baptist Woman's Union

The Baptist Woman's Union held a missionary meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. William Ellwood of West Lexington Avenue present. Ten Judgy were in attendance. The session focused on Missionary Cards and was led by Mrs Stimpson. Devotional service was led by Mrs Jadwin. Refreshments followed.

Baptist Woman’s Union William Ellwood West Lexington Avenue Stimpson Jadwin

Progress Chip elects officers at annual meeting

The Progress Chip held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. W. H. Holland’s home. Officers elected include President Mrs. J. B. Martin Vice President Mrs. Conrad Ziesel Secretary Mrs. Ernest Simpson Treasurer Mrs. Ed Zigler and Critic Mrs. C. B. Wall. An enthusiastic High School Alumni Association meeting followed with reports from committees and tickets printed for the ten cent extra assessment.

Progress Chip W. H. Holland J. B. Martin Conrad Ziesel Ernest Simpson Ed. Zigler C. B. Wall I. W. Short C.B. Wall Eid Ziesel Martin

Local notices on illness travel and appointments

A compilation of brief items list residents and visitors by town names. It notes Clem Bower ill. H B Sykes in Chicago. C L Monger on a West Virginia trip. W H Darling and others traveling or working in rail and postal services. various patients recovering. visits to Huntington and Elkhart. real estate sale on River Avenue. multiple short health and employment updates across Mishawaka, South Bend, Cassopolis and nearby areas.

Clem Bower H.B. Sykes Chicago C. L. Monger West Virginia W. H. Darling Bell George E. Conley Hickory Street John Neu Minnie Strophagle Sturzis Mary Breeze West Franklin Street John Stalker Ionia Mich B. J. Healy Caro Mary Keyser South Main Street Hugh A. Miller Elkhart M. F. Corpe Albert Stage

City Prods for Crossing Opening at Sixth Street

A densely populated portion of Wolf’s addition seeks a cross ing at Sixth Street near Lake Shore Railroad. Citizens urge the railroad to install the crossing, with the city willing to share half the cost if needed. A citizen calls for action by the community and authorities.

Wolf's Addition Board, of Works

Two Runaway Farmers Teams Hit by Interurban Car

Two horse teams from local farmers, one led by Luke near Middlebury and another owned by Kurtz, bolted in Marion and Second streets. The Luke team collided with an interurban car in front of Pat O’Brien’s livery stable. the wagon pole broke a car window and a passenger narrowly escaped injury. Both Luke and Kurtz’s teams were bruised but uninjured overall and were caught by local officers.

Luke Pat O'Brien Standard Marion Street Middlebury Kurtz Second Marion Streets Main Jack Harris Inspector Mitchell Henry C. Dodge

Golf Club Burglaries Hit Kenwood Links Again

Thieves broke into the Kenwood Golf Clubhouse for the third time last night. Frank Miller reported the burglary to Supt. Silvers, and Officers Whiteman and Stamp searched for stolen items and entry methods. Authorities suspect the guilty parties and warn they will face a warm reception if they strike again.

Kenwood Golf Links Silvers Frank Miller Whiteman Stamp

Penang Correspondent Describes Domestic Nuisances and Milk Woes

In the Malay Peninsula piece the Straits Times writer laments roaming cats harassing pets and poultry while noting questionable milk quality sold by Indian milkmen. He jokes about cat skins and rabbit-canning as possible fur ventures and calls for sanitary inspection of milk suppliers.

Malay Peninsula Penang Straits Times of Singapore

Awnings Erected Over Postoffice Windows

Awnings are being erected over the east, south and west windows of the postoffice building to protect the money order department and public from sun. Henry Heaton holds the contract to install the awnings for the post office. The Christian church body arrived from Douglas Arizona at 1 20 PM aboard the Lake Shore train.

Hisenbeiss Postoffice Souuth Henry Heaton The Christian Church Lake Shore Douglas Ariz

Funeral Services Held for Henry Trachsel Son

Funeral services for Henry Trachsel son of Mr and Mrs Christian Trachsel were held this afternoon. The ceremony took place at the local church with family and friends in attendance to honor his memory.

Henry Trachsel Christian Trachsel

Child Critically Ill After Salted Peanuts Incident

Nine year old Bryce Pawling of Cassopolis Street has been critically ill since Sunday after eating salted peanuts. He is said to be improving today.

Bryce J. E. Pawling Cassopolis Street

Next Reunion of Confederacy to Be Held in Richmond

New Orleans brief notes the next Confederate reunion will be held in Richmond Virginia. The report mentions Richmond as the host city with April dates implied and ties to the Confederate veteran community.

Richmond New Orleans

Mrs Mayme Sandberg Heads Home After Visit

Mrs Mayme Douglas Sandberg departed yesterday for Chicago after a two week visit with relatives and friends in Elkhart and South Bend.

Mayme Douglas Sandberg Chicago Elkhart South Bend

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