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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
7
A partial OCR fragment gives names with initials Chris ian panes and a street name with an attached number. Items appear on one side of the paper, but the full context and details are missing.
The episode highlights a major Christmas dance at Hoffman hall with ninety eight couples, green and white decorations, a large Christmas tree and gift distribution. It also notes numerous local social events and visits by residents including engagements and upcoming travels for the holidays.
Personal notices list Vr. Luella Hukill visiting Chicago on Christmas Day. Miss Belle Tomlinson to spend Saturday at Butler Indiana. Mrs Anna Howell to visit Cromwell Indiana on Christmas. Charles Hope leaves today for an extended visit at Charleston South Carolina. Arthur Estes was here yesterday visiting Goshen friends. Miss Beautien Beardsley has gone to South Bend. Cloutier Shag has gone to
Mrs Barbara M King widow of Samuel King died at her Porter township home four miles north of Bristol yesterday afternoon at 1 20 She was 77 years old on November 22 and is survived by six children a brother and a sister The children are Samuel Bristol Frank Porter Cass county Mrs Oliver Bronson Porter township Mrs Henry Ryan Union Michigan Mrs Lyward Robbins St Joe county Michigan and Mrs H W Dussell Bristol The brother and sisters are Margaret and Kleckner Hartman Constantine Michigan
The funeral for Mrs Rose Appleman of this city was held this morning at 710 o'clock at the Christian church in Warsaw. The body was taken to Elkhart and then onward to a family homestead.
Narapou Secretary C Bickle notes the Elkhart Industrial Association enters its second year with hopes for higher membership and key projects. Plans include street park factory improvements and pursuing a Y M C A and a city hospital without undue burden, plus Monday noon talks to discuss development. The booklet cites a Brunswick Balke factory fund deficit of $9387 and other financial concerns, offset by unpaid dues, aiming for about $150 in the treasury though about $1,500 may be required above resources. Offiers are to be elected January 27.
The Congregational and Presbyterian churches unite for a cantata entitled The Prince of Peace by John Spencer Camp to be performed Tuesday evening December 28 at the Congregational church. Music lovers may expect a superb rendition of a nativity themed work amid a festive holiday program.
Elizabeth Hirsch of Leignitz head of a large Tul place and manager is recognized as a key business figure and chosen as a member of the governing council of the Hansa Bund to promote German commerce and industry. Ninety percent of western India's population depends on fish for sustenance and Hong Kong imports salt fish heavily.
Hamilton College increased its endowment by 400000 in the last year with 200000 given by Andrew Carnegie for Elihu Root's international peace work. It is expected that 100000 donated by the late John S Kennedy will fund more freshmen scholarships.
The article notes aluminum coins of low value may circulate in France by year end. It recalls M Naquet’s 1871 aluminum coinage proposal would have harmed the treasury. Experts doubt the metal’s value would fall by half.
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