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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

5

Richardson Embroidery Club Valentine Party Tonight

Announcements from clubs and lodges appear in this issue. The Richardson Embroidery Club hosts a Valentine party at Hoffman Hall this evening with dancing and cards. Mr and Mrs Clayton Helfrich entertained a Five Hundred club on Wednesday evening with heart decor and themed refreshments. Ruth and Morence Baumgartner were surprised by twenty-five friends on Sunday for a birthday celebration with games and music. Mrs J G Shasberger hosted a card club yesterday afternoon at 62344 South Main Street with four tables of progressive Pedro.

the. Richardson Clayton. Helfrich Valentine Ruth and Morence Baumgartner Hickory Street J. G. Shasberger South Main Street Pedro

Weekly club events and church notices promise social season

The schedule lists the Week's Club Galen Thursday events with Mrs. 5 B Carpenter and W G A Current events class at Ulk's Temple. Friday brings Merry Heart club and Century club card party with Honore bangust at Congregational church parlor. Saturday notes Red Cross, Indiana Hive No 22, and King's Daughters. Lincoln Day service at First Church of Christ Scientist Friday at 7 30 with lesson subject Freedom.

B. Car_penter W.G. A Ells Ulk’s Temple Merry Heart Club Jillie McLaughlin Century Club W. GC. A Honore Bangust L. A Henry Eller St. Vincent's Ruth Rohmer Emma Long First Church of Christ, Scientist

Grace Lutheran society to meet at Mrs Pettit's home

The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society of Grace Lutheran Church holds its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. A. J. Pettit's residence 607 Madison Street.

Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of The Grace Lutheran Church A. J. Pettit Madison Street

Unostentatious Grace Lutheran wedding of Troxel and Berkey

Miss Alice Troxel and George Berkey wed in Grace Lutheran Church at 8 p.m. with Rev. Isaac Berkey officiating. The simple ceremony featured a Lohengrin chorus, a reception for seventy at the bride’s father’s home, and a Mardi Gras wedding trip to New Orleans after a Louisville visit. They will reside at 612 Lexington Avenue after April 1.

Alice Troxel George Berkey Grace Lutheran Church Isaac Lb. Berkey Lohengrin Ruddell J. Rusk South Beng George Riddie Rosa Gertrude Nelson Frances Brennan Fern Pease Mendelssohn Samuel Kepler Fred Lemon Luther Troxel Marion Street George’ Gerkey Isaac Berkey Goshen Edith Troxel Spangler New Orleans Lexington. Avenue J.B. Cooper Akron Herbert Weaver

Wedding Ceremony and Reception Mentioned in Local Notes

The bride wore a white silk Empire gown trimmed with satin and carried a bouquet of white carnations and hyacinths. Rev Breishof officiated at the First Evangelical church ceremony. The couple departed at 5:50 to Marion and Indianapolis for a week’s visit, returning for a future reception hosted by the bridegrooms’ parents. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Marshall of Valparaiso and Mr and Mrs Parker of Mishawaka. The Amateur Musical Club enjoyed a Wagnerian program with Victor records, described as among the best yet, and local hosts Mrs Houseworth and Mrs Wiesel hosted a recital at 408 South Third Street.

Breishof First Evangelical Church Church Dikhari Marion Ind Ed. Rademsaker Indianapolis J. &. Church Bess Bickel Marion Street Victor Records Elizabeth White Die Walkure Lorne Griffin Record Victor Sigmund Walkure George ‘Hamlin Rheingold Ernestine Schumann-Heink Die’ Walkure Arthur Pryour Brunhilde Gadski Siegfried Spahn Siegfried Fantasia Sousa Paer Marie Benfer Isolde S .Lihesstad Sicotti Wilbur Templin

History of Women's Suffrage Movement Presented

The Twentieth Century club met at Mrs. L. M. Simpson’s Marion street home. Mrs. A. P. Kent spoke on the History of Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States, sparking enthusiastic discussion. Mrs. Simpson showed bound Harper’s Weekly volumes 1861 to 1865 with Lincoln anniversary themes.

Twentieth Centur- Club L. M. Simpson Marion Street A. P. Kent United States

Four Knights of Pythias Meeting Tuesday Night

The four Knights of Pythias prepare to convene on Tuesday night for a local lodge gathering. Members planned tribute, discussion of lodge affairs, and community service notes.

St Pauls Methodists Hold Services After Evangelist Departure

In Elkhart the St Pauls Methodist church reports well attended services following the departure of Evangelist Miller. Rev Brightmire and Rev McMahon led the prayers and announce more services at 7 30 this evening. In Bristol the funeral of former undertaker William Sullivan drew many attendees including Edwin Thornton of Thornton Brothers and Ephraim Culp, with Mr and Mrs George Decker among those from Elkhart.

St. * Paul's Methodist i Evangelist Miller Brightmire McMahon

Wim Steffen Welcomes Daughter at Eads Wardburg Avenue

Mr and Mrs Wim Steffen of Ead wardsburg avenue announce the birth of a daughter born Tuesday night.

Wim Steffen Eadwardsburg Avenue

Visiting friends and relatives fill city social notes

Genred Ziesel visits Chicago on business. Edward Newman and Arthur of LaGrange visit Officer Wooley. Miss Mabel Parker from Kankakee returns home after Elkhart visit. Miss Myrtle Buckland returns from Grand Rapids. Mrs. Herbert Weaver and Mrs. Elizabeth Aber of Auburn attend the Troxel Berkey wedding in the city. W H Hoover of New Berlin attends then leaves for home. Mr and Mrs W H Conger of Tacoma arrive for a visit. Conger to New York on extended trip for his firm. John T. Earl and Miss Mary Collins go to New York to join Mrs Earl and plan a southern tour via Cuba.

Ziesel Chicago Edward Newman Gon. Arthur LaGrange Officer Wooley Mabel Parker Kankakee Elkhart Myrtle Buckland Grand Rapids Mich Herbert Weaver Elizabeth Aber Auburn Ind Troxel George Berkey New Berlin Hoover Harley Price W. H. _ Conger Tacoma Wash F. KE. LuTon Allie Conger New York John T. Earl North Main Street Mary ‘Collins

Option Vote In Marshall County Gathers Attention

Marshall County voters go to polls to elect a representative to fill the late William Larber’s seat. The key issue is repealing the local option law. Democratic candidate Adam Wise backs repeal. Republican candidate Dr Brown defends the law.

Marshall Plymouth Ind Marshall County William Larber Adam Wise Dr. Brown Mrr Wise

Among Indians of Louisiana Koasati blowgun and moss weaving

The Koasati use a six foot cane blowgun with eight inch darts tipped with thistle down or cotton for hunting small birds and squirrels. They weave Spanish moss into blankets and saddle blankets, with moss yarn spun on a frame. Old Rand meds pottery vessels were also noted among these tribes.

Louisiana

Deaths record Mrs Pence and Mrs Atchinson

Mrs Pence died Tuesday night at her Millersburg area home after four weeks of stomach trouble. She was 63 and survived by her husband a daughter Mrs William Dovell and a son Glen at home. She was a daughter of Judge Joseph Beane a county pioneer and had a brother Samuel Beane of Centralia Washington. Mrs Ethel May Atchinson aged eighteen from Goshen Avenue died last night of tuberculosis.

John. Pence Millersburg Husbad Samuel Beane Centralia Wash Joseph. Beane Ethel “May

Tension in the House as Perkins chairs committee

The sitting incident flares as Chairman Perkins leads the select committee to punish Roosevelt. Republican Fassett forces his way forward to hear the debate as tension runs high and officials crowd the chamber. A satirical image of Fassett sinking to the floor highlights the chaotic scene in the dates and names of the era.

Saat Sloat

Island Malta Rock Cannons Defend Forts From Templars

Sunday Magazine notes that during Templar control Malta defended forts with rock cannons carved from solid rock. Each cannon stored a full barrel of gunpowder and reportedly hurled 10,000 pounds of projectiles. Fifty such rock cannons remained guarding approaches, preventing ships from engaging within range.

Malta Sunday Magazine

Notable Nova Scotia Twins Practice Law in Washington

Misses Ethel A and Florence M Colford, twin sisters and lawyers in the national capital, were admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. The young women are regarded as able and attractive and resemble each other closely, making them hard to tell apart. They are natives of Nova Scotia and in their early twenties, now based in Washington.

Washington Ethel A Florence _M. Colford National Capital United States Supreme Court Nova Scotia

Christmas at the White House Through Four Presidencies

The narrative recalls Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom Cleveland shaping White House Christmases with a festive touch while Santa Claus delivered gifts, notes Caroline Harrison’s death affecting Benjamin Harrison’s term, and reflects McKinley era celebrations as ideal during his four years in office.

Cleveland Santa Claus Caroline Harrison Benjamin Harrison William McKinley White House

Rural Cousin Delivers Diabolical Evening At City Bar

An odd rural visiting cousin is described as overindulging at a meal and drink then prompting a taxi ride to a city show. After the event the cousin allegedly urges a second glass of beer in a barroom, provoking a blunt refusal from the country cousin.

Ily

Afternoon Tea Leave Guests At The Gate

Two women leave a festivity scene as voices and a lamp shade draw commentary. Onlookers remark on a fancy waist and a botched dress while guests lingered inside a house of hospitality before moving away.

Shade

Chinese Adaption to American Medicines Explored

The article notes many Chinese in the area delay trying Occidental remedies, with some living and dying without experimentation. It suggests cosmopolitan use of American medicine is an achievement but questions quinine’s suitability once the habit forms, as Chinese customers frequent drug stores and rely on quinine pills.

New. York

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Red Cross Wmiss Anna Maria Foy Indiana Hive King’s Daughters Society Notes Howard Ziesel Bert ‘Houseworth Houseworth Third Cosmopolitan” ‘School of Music, and Dramatic Art Gates Eorge Claif Esquire Knights of Pythias Leah RoyAn
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