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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

5

Week's Club Calendar Highlights

Thursday events include Colonial club with Mrs. Charles Slaybaugh and Elks dance at the club. Also the All Around club led by Mrs. Win Reed and Iking's Daughters with Mrs. Stewart on High Street. Friday features Union club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Seiler and Presbyterian church group with Mrs. George Compton and St Pauls WM S led by Mrs. Harry Leininger Trinity M church group with Mrs. Frank Staler and Modern Hustlers with Mrs Barker on Marion Street.

Colonial Charles Slaybaugh Elks J. P. ‘Sanders Win Reed Iking Stewart High ‘Street Union Club Cyrus. Seiler F. M Presbyterian Church George Compton W. WH. M.S Harry’ Leininger We ‘H. M. SS Trinity “M.church Frank Staler Barker Marion Street

Church and lodge announcements schedule meetings

The Presbyterian church group meets Friday afternoon with Mrs George Comptem on Jefferson Street and Mrs Scott-Thomas hosts the L S and Lt club at Frank Baldwins on Washington Street with officer elections. The Congregational Missionary Society meets with Mrs C M Louisberry Caled and a K Lodge 183 FAM meeting is tonight at 7 30 with work in the F degree and officer elections.

Presbyterian Church George Comptenm Jefferson Street The Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Caleld Kae ‘Lodge

Society notes reveal engagements meetings and a costume surprise

Seventeen members of the Progressive club met with host Mrs G C McMillan for a Joan of Arc talk and songs by Mrs Francis Compton. Henry and Mrs Sawyer were surprised by eighteen young women in masquerade costumes at their Harrison street home. Olga Gothe and Jacob Aldinger wed in South Bend. A Century club card party hosted twelve tables of 500 with prizes to Mr and Mrs C H Winchester and Laurel club hosted an all day sewing with twelve members. A picnic dinner was served at HOON.

Progressive Club Aftenoon G. C. McMillan Frank Randolph Joan of Arc Francis Compton J. P. Sanders Henry Sawyer Harrison Street C. G. Coun Sawyer Mrs. Sawyer Olga Gothe South Bend Jacob Aldinger Elkhart Koenig’ Yf Mir? Aldinger Clitesse Scitye C. H. Winchester Thomas ‘Smith Laurel Street Laurel Hoon Charles:Krumm East Street M- Nash Huffman Goshen

Riverside Club Holds Regular Meeting Discussion on Thanksgiving

The Riverside club met on Tuesday afternoon. Each member answered roll call by responding to the question Why Give Thanks. An interesting Thanksgiving story was shared, titled by Me Swine Alhi.

Riverside Club

Miles Weather Report With Extreme Temperatures Noted

Fragmentary weather item reports temperatures around ten degrees and mentions an hour with four degrees and other unclear reads. Local context and exact location are not provided.

AZ Niles

Local Clubs Elect Officers At December Meetings

A series of December gatherings saw the L A B of R elect officers including Mistress Anna Minnes and conductor Hattie Reprogle. The Baptist Yours Peoples' Union also chose officers with Roberts Wilder as president and R S Woodworth treasurer. Women’s groups from St John’s and the Woman’s Club held officer elections and plan the church proper election and Emmanuel Movement discussion.

L.A. ‘Ta B Anna Minnes Ray ‘Minnes R. D. Shasberger Hattie Reprogle Ernest Barber F. B. Jeffrey Thos. Smith George Slough Esther Dayhuff Baptist Yours Peoples’ Union Roberts Wilder WM. ‘Ellwood Bessie Wrisley R. S. Woodworth Forest Freed Roy Lloyd Spear Womens Guild of

Deaths of Mrs Lee Peebles of Ligonier and foster child

Mrs Lee Peebles dies after a brief illness in Elkhart. Elkhart friends of Mrs Berkey announce the death of their adopted child, aged twenty nine months, who fell ill Saturday night with scarlet fever and died Monday evening. Burial was Tuesday.

Elkhart Wwes. Berkey Wankakee

Police Notes on Housebreak at Lima Jewel Theft

Chief reports a lodhouse raid for jewelry and other property valued at several hundred dollars stolen from J. D. Barley's Lima home during November 2672. Four tramps applied for jail jobs last night versus fourteen the night before.

D. Barley Lima

Births Report From Ed wardsburg Avenue Parents

Mr and Mrs Wi Fuller of Ed wardsburg avenue are the parents of a son born yesterday. Mr and Mrs Asa Harker formerly Miss Carrie Schupert of Elkhart now of 8817 Cottage Grove avenue Chicago are the proud parents of a son born Nov 80.

Edwardsburg Avenue Asa ‘Harker Carrie Schupert Elkhart Grove Avenue Chicago

Owl in Porto Rico nurse recalls service with Marines

Walter Stewart, formerly in Elkhart, served with the United States hospital service in Porto Rico. He enlisted in the Marines years ago with Henry Wolf and was later transferred to the hospital service where he is making good as a nurse after passing his last examination.

Walter Stew United States Hospital ‘Service Porto Rico Marines Henry ‘Wolf Elkhart Stewart

Appointment of Col George Groll as adjutant general

Capt G C Groll yesterday announced the appointment of Col George Groll to the position of adjutant general and noted Gen McCoy's successor has not yet been named. The report signals notable promotions within the department and outlines anticipated changes to command structure.

G. C. Groll George McCoy

Portrait of Rowan and Miles Film at Royal Theatre

A moving picture shown Tuesday at the Royal Theatre depicted the perilous journey of Rowan and the mission in Cuba during the Spanish American War. It illustrated Nelson A Miles delivering a message to General Calit Garcia and highlighted their conspicuous roles in the campaign.

Andrew ‘S Rowan Chécaniere Nelson A.’ Miles Calit Garcia

Aristocrats Obseved Among Telkhart Juveniles

F Timmins, Buckley Opera House manager, stood for fifteen minutes in front of his business in the Opera House block yesterday afternoon. He sought a boy to fold papers for services, but the younger set failed to respond. After brief attempts, he hired an older boy, convinced Elkhart's youth have money and the lazy bug is present.

Aong Telkharts Timmins Buckley Opera House Elkhart

First Hat in Europe Sparks Hat Wearing Trend in Rouen

The entry of Charles VII into Rouen in 1449 reportedly astonished the city as he wore a red silk lined hat with a plume. This marked the start of the European hat fashion, though clergy later opposed the splendor and were forbidden to appear in public beyond black chaperons with modest carved edges.

Charles VII Rouen Charles Europe London Chronicle

Concert attendance and social notes from South Bend

Swartz and E C Chase attended a Sousa bands concert at Sousa's auditorium in South Bend yesterday afternoon. W J Gronert Henry Geiss A Liberati and William Seidel also attended. Mr and Mrs Louis Simpson returned from a short visit to Gary Ind. Louise Hagerman from Sturgis Michigan visits with cousin Leah Drake. Mia dean Library club testee held.

Swartz E.C. Chaseoncert Sousa South - Bend Gary Ind And EB. C. Simpson Louise’ ‘Hagerman Sturgis Michigan Leah Drake Mia.dean ‘Library Itherey

Italian cabinet resigns amid fiscal reform clash

A cabinet crisis erupts as the Italian government resigns over opposition in the Chamber of Deputies to a financial reform plan. The parliament assigns a committee to scrutinize the government’s fiscal schemes, signaling a tense political standoff.

Polit Ycal Isi Chamber of Deputies

Pat Brown Sentenced to Prison in Michigan Case

James Leachman reports Pat Brown yesterday received a sentence of one to fourteen years in the Michigan oil prison, with details indicating transfer to the state facility for service of the penalty. The item notes Brown’s removal to Michigan.

Pat” Brown Ita Aichigan James Leachman

Fragmentary Notation Reflects Social Commentary

Incomplete handwriting discusses business ownership and gender, contrasting American ideas with observed behavior. The text mentions men, work ethic, and social roles, noting physical vitality and happiness, and references the Truth newspaper in a small payment context.

Dissatisfaction Echoes in House Tariff Debates

A fragment notes a Democratic House election context and Speaker Gannon fielding a question after a woman overheard remarks about ladies. The passage hints at tensions in tariff talks and House etiquette without detailing concrete actions or outcomes.

House Gannon

Taft Critics Blast Monopolies Ahead of Reelection Fears

Opinion piece harshly condemns monopolies by trusts in markets and forecasts no second term for Taft. It argues rising living costs will spark demand for an insurgent or progressive candidate, naming La Follette and Cox as potential options while criticizing Taft's leadership.

Taft Idrich Cannon Iowa Hee LaFollette Wisconsin Pepi Jican Pat

Eleventh girder placed for new Elkhart River bridge

Construction proceeds on the Elk hart river bridge at Jackson street with the eleventh girder set this afternoon. Concrete workers advance the center pier while iron girders and poles for the Valley traction line are installed by the Elkhart Gas company pulling iron mains across the structure.

Elkhart River Jackson Street Agad Ny Awork Elkhart Gas Valley

Fragmentary note on adoption and name Wade

A garbled snippet references a visit to a place, a hunt for employment, and an adopted son resuming the name of Stewart Wade. It mentions foster parents and a prior family name Wade, with a brief prompt to read The Truth for 10 cents weekly.

Lear- Harry Wwta ate neae _ Wien Howe Stewart Wade

Petty Thieving at School Houses Reported

Several petty thefts have been reported at township school houses including Pleasant School where a thief entered Friday night by a window into the coal shed and removed a door lock. Similar incidents have occurred at other schools with small articles taken. a suspect is believed to be at large and Trustee Siger Foose urged return of the lock to avoid trouble.

Siger Foose

St Vincent’s School Prepares Homecoming and Dedicatory Events

Arrangements are being made for a homecoming reception for former students in connection with dedicatory services for the new St Vincent’s parochial school building. A musical and literary program is planned, with exercises in the hall of the new building noted as a highlight. Invitations have been sent to former residents, and a large out of town attendance is expected.

St. Vincent's Blichart

Court Suit Filed Against William Metzmer

A terse courtroom notice reports a civil action filed against William Metzmer. The document cites a matter before a local court and references names Harvey Pletcher and others in connection with the suit.

Wikhart Gircii-Court Goshen Harvey William Metzmer

Hair Restorer Trial Offer Promises Refund

An advertisement claims a free liberal sample of Velwol Cream for hair restoration. It asks readers to mail a name and address with a stamped envelope and promises prepaid return and a refund if the product fails to deliver the claimed results.

Hiettle

The Business Man's Nerves Diagnosis by a Specialist

An eminent nerve specialist analyzes the American businessman's condition. The piece notes suffering, endurance, and the skill with which symptoms are handled, offering a measured view of mental strain in business life.

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