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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1906

Page

8

Gren Baking Powder Guarantee of better food quality

The advertisement promotes Gren Baking Powder as a safeguard for perfect food and protection against health issues associated with alum, alum phosphate, and other low grade powders.

Brotherhood of American Yeoman Meeting Tonight

A notice states a meeting of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman will be held tonight at Odd Fellows hall. No meeting of the Boys Brigade this week due to church services. Boys may attend St Johns Episcopal church individually on Thursday and Friday evenings. Regular meeting next week.

The Brotherhood of American Yeoman Odd Fellows’ Hall St. Johns Episcopal Church

Social events highlight Hud son street gatherings and college hosts

Mrs Edward Zook and guests enjoyed a six o clock dinner at the Griffin home on West Jackson street. Phi Gamma Chi members Torne Griffin and Carleton Clark hosted a six o clock dinner. Hazel MacCarthy entertained in honor of R E Dragon of Lexington Kentucky with Pedro music and a late three course luncheon. A surprise party for Mr and Mrs L Helfrich on Division street drew fifty guests and included a three course supper. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Hathaway Evanston Wisconsin and Mr Young Chicago. Mae Willams hosts guests from Austin College and Cadets chaperone a Mishawaka dance by Mr and Mrs Charles Smith on Christmas Eve.

Phi Gama Chi Torne Griffin Carleton Clark Griffin West Jackson Street Hazel MacCarthy South Main Street R. E . Dragon Lexington Pedro Mae Willams Bessie Bowker Geraldine Hinkley Charles Kepller Clyde Berger Joseph Bowker Austin College Mishawakai Charles Smith

Marriage of Ora Sabra Pass Man at Goshen Home

At the home of Dr. and Mrs. F C Egkelman 209 South Second Goshen the marriage of Ora Sabra Pass Man to Manning Houseworth was performed by Rev Dr Frazer of the Presby terian church. The couple left for their New home 210 West Jefferson Street with a wedding dinner hosted by Mrs Brenda Magnuson as caterer. The Emanon Club of Goshen hosted 120 guests for a dancing party at Anderson Hall blue and gold colors featured.

F. C Egkelman South Second Street Ora Sabra Wang Tide Allen Houseworth Manning Houseworth Brenda Magnuson West Jefferson Manning Jefferson Goshen Emanon Anderson Lal God Ismanon Edwards Bliss Ape John Bell

Local residents and visitors noted in Goshen area

J W Fieihouse visited Goshen for business this afternoon. Several locals including Miss Nellie Tim and Miss Anita Pfeffer returned from visits in Cassopolis and South Bend. Notables include Col W Werth Bean of St Joe visiting Elkhart and Carl Ssterhen recovering in Goshen. many social calls and travels listed.

J. B. Sailor Indiana, Avenue J. W. Fieihouse Goshen Chartres Watley, Jr Roy Kensinger South Bend Nellie Tim Cassopolis Turk” Theis Winifred Moiley Buchnan J. B. Porter Shannon B. F. Leader Chicago Frank Angstead New Castile Ind Anna Longacre Jessie Floyd Mt. Clemens Mich Kabette White Winnifred Butler Third Street Anita’ Pfeffer Marie Theis South Second Street Bessie Booker Hazel Walley South Main’ Street J. J. Shaw Cleveland Brotherhood of Railway Irma Cohen Elsie Curran Second Street Edgar Styers Hag Auburn W. M. Hollopeter Avila Catherine Raymer A. A. Garrett Robert Tuair-Bomé South Penis Wm. Locke Division I. Hei Biota Pierce Coldwater Ed. F. Abe South Main. Street Paul Hotchkins Elkhart Robert Hotchkin North Second Street Col. Bean Michigan

Local Holiday Lunch Draws Out Of Town Shoppers

Clerks note a busier week than usual for holiday shopping. A “buffet” style lunch served to patrons in a decorated rear room drew customers on Christmas Eve. Local business reports indicate a better week’s activity due to many out of town shoppers visiting town merchants.

Pendanoang S.H. Joseph Cain Asie Bikhart

Factory Liabilities and Accounts Payable Noted

In the ledger the firm records liabilities with bills payable at 15 800.00 and accounts payable of 4 087.62. Capital stock appears as 90 183.81 and total 110 021.43. The fragment references enterprising individuals and staff in an unclear financial note.

Stores begin new closing hours March 15

Beginning last night clothing and shoe stores adopt a new closing schedule. Stores will close at 6 p m except Mondays and Saturdays and the 7th and 8th of each month. The change remains in effect until March 15.

Sheriff Manning to Move to Elkhart Next Week

Sheriff Elmer Manning who retires January 1 will move his family to Elkhart next Monday. They will reside on Pratt Street. Manning was in the city today serving papers.

Elmer, Manning Elkhart Pratt Street Manning City

Odd Items Found In Library Books Reflect Reader Habits

The article catalogs curious discoveries in returned volumes such as hair between pages, eyeglasses, scraps of paper, unpaid dinner checks, and even combs and matches used as markers. It notes brunettes appear more often, and lists items like coats, hats, and false teeth found in the library catchall.

Wuriste

What a Race Sings About

A traveler notes how folk songs reflect national temperaments. He cites the Irish focus on heartfelt love, the Scots on homeland and history with tunes like Loch Lomond, and the English as centered on self glory and power rather than country themes.

Bonnie Doon Loch Lomond Old England S. S

Churches Lead Local Drive for Better Highways

The New Goshen Reformed Church leaders in Upper Hanover join a regional push for improved roads. They not wait for state aid and consent to contribute $30 toward rebuilding the borough road, with township officials providing supplemental support.

Napettheger Eparoprialiok Philadelphia Record

Diamond necklace drops at Metropolitan Opera scene

A New York woman at the Metropolitan opera during Martha dropped a diamond necklace valued at about ten thousand dollars. An usher retrieved the fallen gems after discreetly signaling a box occupant and the curtain interval passed without further incident.

Martha Métropolitan Opera House New. York Caruso New York

Insomnia Remedy Told By Neighbors

Mrs Bloobumper and Mrs Cawker recount bedtime woes with insomnia. A remedy involves delaying wake up by pretending to check the clock and insisting it is time to rise, which immediately lulls the husband back to sleep like a log.

Mrs. Bloobumper Mrs. Cawker Mr. Bloo

How They Vote in Paris

An American in Paris notes low turnout with one fifth voting. He argues interest exists but many abstain, as candidates win by promising broad favors. He cites examples of promises to build a market shed and to add sardines to soldiers’ rations, keeping officials in office.

Paris R G. Graham

Jerome Jones Gift Sparks Legal Exchange in Norfolk

A Boston Herald report recounts Jerome Jones and neighbor Mason each claiming two volumes from Hale Prader. Jones visited Mason with volumes he borrowed or intended to gift. The exchange culminated in the judge remarking on the gesture during the scene.

Jerome. Jones Mason Jerome Jones Corey - Hy Norfolk Coun- Pes Imiporthe Wofenvie

Scarless surgery described in early techniques

A fragmentary note discusses scarless surgery and the concept of a first incision using a scalpel and guiding principles. It hints at an experimental approach and gains or methods without clear names, dates, or outcomes.

Sidion

Fast Train Nearly Misses Dray at Main Street Crossing

A loaded dray for the Dr Miles Medicad Co narrowly escaped collision with Lake Shore train No 17 at the Main street crossing. Gates were up and the train was not seen until nearly upon the crossing. The horses were driven away just in time.

Dr. Miles

Poyser Buys Washburne Farm West Of City Limits

Charles Ju. Poyser an employee of the Lake Shore shops sold his 1702 South Main street home to J W Fieldhouse and bought the seven acre Washburne farm on the St. Joseph river west of the city limits from George A Briggs. He moves his family to the new location today.

Charles Ju. Poyser Lake Shore South Main Street J. W. Fieldhouse Washburne St. Joseph George A. Briggs Poyser

Special Meeting This Week At Y M C A

Informal 15 minute class meetings are held twice daily at the Y M C A building. The sessions are run under supervision to provide guidance and information on upcoming activities.

Four individuals to hold daily meetings through New Year

Four people will continue meetings through New Year in the building lobby. Sessions run at 3 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. for those in the building and visitors. Secretary Clarke led yesterday's afternoon gathering and "Corn Starch Jim" Martin led the evening service, with Mr. Martin presiding today. Attendance was strong and interest high, with special music planned when possible.

Clarke Jim” Martin Martin

Masons Witness Trowel Ceremony In Iowa Trip

Masons witness the trowel ceremony as the Iowa jurisdiction receives the Mystic Star Lodge of Englewood trowel. H A Graham and Max Goldberg traveled to Cedar Rapids to observe. A special train carried Masons from several states departed Chicago at 10:15 this morning and was due in Cedar Rapids at 3:30 pm with return plans for 4:30 am tomorrow.

Iowa Mystic Star ‘Idge Englewood H. A. Graham Max Goldberg Cedar Rapids Ifa Chicago

Brotherhood Ball Set for February 22 at Hoffman Hall

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announces its annual ball will be held February 22 at Hoffman Hall. Members and guests are invited to participate in the event. Proceeds support union activities and community outreach initiatives.

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Hoffman Hall

For Sale Cheap Upwright Piano At 304 N Main St

A slightly used Upwright piano is offered for sale at 304 North Main Street. The note lists the item as cheap and available to interested buyers promptly.

Upwright N. Main St

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