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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

5

Local groups plan meetings and dances in Elkhart

The Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society, Enduring clubs, and charity units announce gatherings Friday and Saturday at various homes and halls. A church fundraiser dance features an eighteen-piece orchestra headed by Karl Nast, with South Bend guests expected for the senior prom in Anderson’s hall.

Geo Nusbaum Presbyterian — Young Women’s ‘Missionary Society Ackers Violet Anderson’s Hall Lazalian Club William Finn L. S I. ¢. Dewing - Circle George Manning G. Pedro Loudenslager Nimon Club Rey Elks’orchestra Karl Nast South Bend

Wedding in a Pretty Home Ceremony at 506 Division Street

Miss Cecil Mae Anderson and Charles Dawson Wood wed at the bride’s home last evening. Rev. F A Dressel officiated as 37 Triands and relatives watched the ring ceremony. A two course supper followed a music program by Mrs. Edward Johnson and guests from Indianapolis, Millersburg, and Chicago.

Cecil Mae Anderson W. I.anderson Charles Dawson Wood Division Street F. A. Dressel Edward Johnson Wmpire Ethel Wood Ernest Dealer Lloyd , Brothers Harrison Streets Shupert Indianapolis Biddle George Millersburg Hively Chicago Nevin Verdi Jas. Work, Jr Division -Street Work Ethelbert Stanton Bickel Katherine Judson Micks Daxner Hallie Nusbaum

City Brief Notices Invite W CDA Members to Goshen Meeting

The W CDA local branch plans an all day meeting with Goshen hosts on Thursday March 4. Members wishing to attend should call Mrs Milton Wertz or Mrs Harry Zigler on home phones near Mrs D Salsig and Mrs C Rowley Bell numbers. Also a fishing violation case involving Charles Arbogast was heard in Justice Brumbaugh's court with Constable Dunbar arresting him yesterday on Christiana Creek.

Baptist ‘Women’s Missionary “Society Marvin Nichols America Haywood Charles Stinson, Piang Awere Eiven Mars. Edgar.Styers Goshen Milton Wertz Harry Zigler Arbogast Indiana

Elk Hart Homeowners Association Board Meeting

The Elk Hart Homeowners Association board of directors holds a meeting to discuss association governance and related matters affecting residents.

Elkhart Rest Ue. Homie” “Association

Sposereres Fie ee Miles We Cedar

Fragmentary text appears in a local notice style with unclear names and missing context. The readable pieces show scattered phrases about miles and cedar but no complete event or action. Without further legible content, no definite outcome or dates can be established.

Visitation Notes From Goshen And Nearby Areas

A sequence of household visits spreads across Goshen Bristol Hillsdale and Toleno. Mrs S Mrs Rowe Miss Andrews and families travel or host as residents plan returns moves and friends prepare to depart for Michigan and Chicago.

Local Sickness List Reflects City Ailments

The Sick List reports multiple residents recovering from illnesses. Thelma Bishop improves after tonsillitis, Mary Zuber returns to activity, Maggie Condon and Gertrude Martin are ill, Fanny Beall suffers asthma, W Myers has bronchitis, Homer Hetrick recovers from blood poisoning affects face, and Jacob Buchter’s daughter improves from ear trouble and rheumatism.

Thelma Bishop Mary. Zuber Maggie Condon Tenth and Harrison Streets Gertrude Martin Pratt Streets Fanny Beall Second Street Myers Oakland Avenue Homer-Hetrick Cone Street Jacob “Buchter South Sixth ‘Street

Liquor Bill Sparks Sunday Gaming Debate in Legislature

Lawmakers debate a liquor bill allowing certain Sunday games between 1 and 6 pm while restrictions apply. The governor's stance is unclear, with constitutional challenges argued by several senators and speculation about executive approval.

House Senate

Trusts and Plant Consolidation in Late 19th Century

The text notes that in 1897 eight plants existed for the product per year while rivals had 46. by 1906 the combination owned 34 plants of this size and independents numbered 17. It describes a favored strategy to buy or control independent plants yet keep them operated as independent or anti trust entities. It also references Mr. Smith and antitrust history, union relations, and customer fairness.

Comii Smith

Ohio River Flood at Danger Stage

Ohio River reaches flood stage at this point with river level at two feet. Weather is the only factor that can prevent a repeat of the disaster suffered two years ago. The fifty five foot stage is expected at nightfall and would render the union depot out of commission.

Ohio Cincinnati I C Union Depot

County Council Appropriates 3900 for Thorough Probe

Warsaw Indiana February 25 the county council appropriated 3900 for a thorough investigation of the books and records of county officers. The probe will cover more than twenty years.

Warsaw Ind

Getting Ready for Inauguration in Washington

Washington D C February 25 With William Taft due for inauguration in one week the inaugural committees have halted planning awaiting a successful culmination of months of effort. A large visitor turnout is expected with an elaborate parade illumination fireworks and ballroom decoration. Governors from many states are anticipated to attend signaling widespread Taft popularity and a larger contingent than ever before.

Washington, D. C Willian Taft

Vacating Tibbits Street for Coal Elevator Suit Filed

A suit in superior court seeks the vacation of part of Tibbits Street to permit construction of a coal elevator by a local company. Petitioners include Byron C and Nettie Godfrey with others named in the complaint. Interested parties listed include Herbert D F Bucklen James Moser and the Elkhart Western Railway Company in connection with the St Joseph River route.

Tibbits Byron Nettie Godfrey Herbert DF Bucklen James Moser Eliehart & ‘Western Railway Elikhart '& “Western St. Joseph" River

Head of Catholic University Appointed

New leadership takes helm at Catholic University amid transition. Officials announce appointment of a senior academic to guide the institution through upcoming reforms and program expansions.

New Catholic University

Local option petitions near completion in multiple counties

Elkhart headquarters reports work on securing petition signatures for the local option election is nearly finished in sixteen of twenty precincts. Rev Spear directs. about forty drys workers gathered at the Presbyterian church to review progress and file petitions with county commissioners next week.

Fountain Hendricks Fayette Cai Gibson Rush É Sullivan Jay- Counties Marshall Whitley Hancock Shelby Ocal Spear Monger Building Seach Board “of County Commissioners

For Sale National Cash Register Cheap

Classified notice offers a National cash register for sale at 1 Main St. and priced to move. Contact details imply a local advertising listing.

Main St

Territory Plans Hinted At Bell Announcement

Officials warn that expansion plans for Bell territory are reportedly in the works, with discussions outlining future boundaries and potential oversight changes.

Candy Makers Move Plant to Elkhart Area

Article notes a candy maker shifting its plant to Elkhart region and signals changes in wholesale or distribution plans affecting local business.

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