Social and Personal Notices From Local Clubs and Families
Local society items list meetings of the L S and L G Club Catholic Lady Foresters and several church women societies with dates and venues. A large family gathering including the Zimmer Siddall Gordon and Gordon families in Hillsdale and Portland is described with toasts music readings and reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmer
Siddall
Anna
W. RB. Sida
Floyd
Hillsdale
Mich
W. A. German
van Wert
Ohio
Byron Field
Reaging
A. N. Gordon
Gayle
Mark Morris
Charles
L. M. Gordon
Portland
Oregon
Beatrice
Siddell
W. R
Anna Siddall
Mesdames
Gordon
German
Menneuite Church Annual Meeting Notice
The annual business meeting of the congregation at Gh. South Prairie street is at 7 30 this evening. Full reports are to be made and trustees are to be elected. The attendance of every member is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Menneuite Church
South Prairie Street
Joseph Kies High School Dance Party Friday Night
Joseph Kies announces a high school dancing party for Friday evening January 10. The Cummins orchestra of Mishawaka will furnish the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kies
Janary
Cummins Prenestra of
Mishawaka
Dinner party entertained by Mrs Brodrick in Kalamazeco
Mrs C B Brodrick entertained guests Claud Toughborough and Miss Mil ham of Kalamazeco at a Tuesday dinner party for twenty two covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Brodrick
Claud Toughborough
Miss Milham
Kalamazeco
Hawkins New Year Party Features Colonial Minuet
Mr and Mrs M R Hawkins hosted a large New Year party with Ernest Cone leading the grand march and Miss Vada Léb as a partner. A six-couple colonial costume minuet showcased by a bright spotlight framed a very pretty scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Hawkins
Lange
Ernest Cone
Vada Lé&eb
Pleasant surprise birthday party for Miss Vinnie Nickum
A party at 592 High Street Tuesday evening celebrated Miss Vinnie Nickum s thirteenth birthday with games music and refreshments. Guests watched the old year end and the new year begin then wished her many more happy anniversaries.
Wilts Host New Year Party With Ban ning Orchestra
Over sixty guests attended Mr and Mrs W W Wilts New Year party Wednesday evening and danced to Ban ning orchestra music. Robbers waltzes and many other figures were shown as the crowd reported a very enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wilts
Y P A Surprise for Boyer Couple Honors Fifth Anniversary
After a short meeting at Warren Gayman hid, the Y P A of First Evangelical church visited BE K Boyer’s home on South Main street. About fifty guests surprised Rev C E Boyer and his Syracuse visitor wife celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. Rev Breish presented a fruit picture as toasts were offered by George Greiner, Herman, Yellie Frank, Rev Mosier and Rev Breish. Refreshments served by ELKE Boyer. An impromptu program with Mary Pan, Ward Frederick, Charles Breish and others followed. George Greiner closed the gathering with a song I Linger Not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Gayman
First Evangelical
BE. K. Boyer
South Main Street
C. E. Boyer
Syracuse
Breish
George Greiner
Herman
Yellie Frank
J. C. Mosier
EL KE. Borer
Mary Pani
Ward Frederick
Charles Breish
Geo. ‘Greiner
New Year Ball Dazzles Century Club With 309 Guests
The Century club hosted a lavish New Year ball attended by nearly 309 guests. The Matthes orchestra led the grand march after 5 PM, with dancing to 2 AM except for a luncheon intermission in the cafe supervised by cateress Mrs. Brenda Magnuson. Out of town guests included William Nymeyer and others from Goshen Kalamazoo Chicago and Detroit among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Matthes
George Briggs
Brenda Magniuson
Messrs
Ruth Newell
Marie Davis
May Garvin
Katherine Bink
Kate Berry
Florence Replogle
Grace Crowell
Louis Hawks
Fred Nymeyer
Roland Himebaugn
Oliie Kinnison
Kenton Bowser
Warl Smith
Burt Throckmorton
Goshen
Mildred Fraser
Chicago
Misses Thompson
Elinore Milhan
Beaulan Coon
Kalamazoo
Genevieve Brown
Wilma Johnson
Niles
Shelbyville
Ind
Loring Hoover
Evanston
Leland Crane
Detroit
Charles Mowery
South Bend
Claud Loughborough
Kalamazon
Visitors and residents listed in Goshen and nearby towns
Local society notes list residents and visitors in Goshen and surrounding areas. Mentions include Miss Ethel Black in Goshen, Perry L. Turner in Goshen, Ed Adams of Kalamazoo, Ira Albright of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Wider returning to Saginaw, and others visiting or returning from Ann Arbor Chicago Leesburg South Bend Elk hart Mason Three Rivers and Eaton Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Black
Goshen
Perry L. Turner
W. Adams
Kalamazoo
Harry Beaver
Ira Albright
Syracuse
J. F. Wider
Co Saginaw
Jessie Lewis
Leesburg
Mich
E. A. Baker
Ann Arbor
Edith. Lenhart
Chicago
George Wolf, Jr
Three Rivers
Elkhart
Ruth Ballinger
Gustave
South Bend
Ruth Elliott
Middlebury
James McNichols
Saginaw
H. U., Beice
Eaton Rapids
G. S. Beice
Rufus’ Moran
Fest
Store
Rives
Gay
Ieee
Spohn Block relocates offices and streetcar track work noted
The local International Correspondence School moves from 423 South Main to Spohn block on Franklin street. Second streetcar track cleaning on Main Street finished. Interurban lines saw heavy travel with limited cars at full capacity. Whiskey war remonstrance and withdrawal card probes in Second ward to reopen Monday. Deputy A E Darling occupies new offices at the Law Exchange on Marion Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Correspiondence*School
South Main Street
Main Street
Bcards
Second Ward
A. E. Darling
Law Exchange
Marion Street
Interior work begins at Elks Temple for RR Turneek
Construction has started on the Elks Temple interior. The lower floor will house RR Turneek with shelves and building counters to be installed immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Temple
Turneek
Births announced for multiple families in city notices
Born Dec 30 to Mr and Mrs Bel Williams a daughter. A ten pound boy born New Year's morning to Mr and Mrs J F Godfrey 406 Jefferson St. A son born this morning to Mr and Mrs Daniel Fr Fletcher 401 Aspenweld Ave. Mrs J D Shasberger 702 Monroe St received telegram announcing a daughter born December 31 from her brother George W Berryman of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bel, Williams
J. IF. Godfrey
Jefferson Street
Daniel Fr. Fletcher
Aspenweld Avenue
J. D. Shasberger
Monroe Street
George W. Berryman
South Bend
Deaths and funeral notices from Valparaiso area
Deaths include Timothy Keene a long known farmer aged 83 near Valparaiso. Violet Laferene Planck died at about age one year and one month. John W. Wilder's funeral drew large attendance at the Baptist church with Odd Fellows conducting and burial at Grace Lawn. Wilder was longtime local businessman and respected in church, social, and business life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Keene
Valparaiso
Violet.Laferene Planck
Fred Planck
River Avenue
John W. Wilder
The
Baptist Church
H. N. Spear
Odd Fellows
Grace Lawn
Wilder
Theft of 69 chickens reported near South Bend
Police were notified of a chicken theft from William Buyler’s coop four miles north of South Bend. Thieves entered Tuesday night and stole most birds except two. A standard watch was found on the street and can be claimed at 1205 Harrison street. Police investigated a fight at Herricks livery barn as suspects disappeared. William Hays reported his wife missing but now says she is found at 1214 South Main Street. No arrests for intoxication yesterday. Five half kegs of beer were stolen from Krueger storage near the police station Sunday night with no trace yet of the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buyler
South Bend
William Turner
Gol James Street
Harrison Street
Herricks Livery Barn
William Hays
South Main Street
Krueger
Marriage Licenses Issued in Elkhart Area
Bertram Leist 23 and Orpha Meadows 21 of Elkhart. Londo Mowery 22 of Elkhart and Cartie Lambka 21 of Elkhart. Licenses granted in Elkhart with the listed ages and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram
Leist
Elkhart
Orpha Meadows
Londo
Mowery
Cartie
Lambka
Elkhart Trains to Extend Interurban Service Delays
City council votes unanimously to extend time for the traction syndicate to raise 20 minute service on all lines by Jan 6 and to complete Beardsley avenue extension to Pleasant Street by Jan 10. Cars must meet at Main and Marion depot on time for immediate transfers. Mayor Greene absent. Swafert presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Arnold
Algo
Marion ‘Street
Beardsley Avenue
Pleasant Street
Briggs
Jeo
Elliott
Hazelton
Greene
Barhats
Geraghty
Hartmann
Brubaker
Swafidta Wis
Board of Works
Gsce
Redmen Install New Chiefs at New Year Smoke
Redmen held a New Year’s Eve installation for officers at their South Main hall with nearly one hundred veterans and friends attending. After the routine ceremony, a smoker followed, each member receiving a pipe, and refreshments were served. The list includes Sachem J. Smalls, Sag. J. A. Arbogast Jr, Prophet M. Smith, C. of R. F. P. Kime, G. of WW A. Ort, and other officers, with a long roster of names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Sachem
J. A Smalls
Arthur
Ives
P. McGee
Isi ‘Sannap
Pete Smith
Sannap
W. W.hackman
George’ Fredrick
A. Ives
A. Fremond
H. Ferns
H. Baumgartner
Will Paulis
Willis Itor
Receivers Named for Seaboard Air Line Railway
Federal Judge Pritchard names Danville Virginia based Davies Warfield Lancaster and Williams as receivers for the Seaboard Air Line Railway in eastern Virginia. The action marks a judicial step to manage the railroad's assets and operations amid ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Davies Warfield
Lancaster
Williams
Pritchard
Circuit Court
Virginia
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting of 1907 Concludes
The 1907 W C T U closed with a profitable afternoon session led by Mrs. Milton Wertz. Plans for work in 1908 were approved as state workers Mrs Gard and Mrs Elizabeth Stanley prepare to visit Skhartas. Officers reported progress in Temperance, Literature, Sunday school and Flower Mission. An Indiana song praising unity and pledge to the cause was sung by the L T L group. The first 1908 meeting is set for January 14 with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton. Wertz
Awas
Focal
Gard
Carlton Clark
Indiana
Watch-night service at St Pauls church ends with doughnut raid
The Columbian orchestra provided music for a watch-service at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church on Tuesday night. The edifice was packed, refreshments served at 10:30, and fifty seven remained to usher in the new year. A raid by mischievous boys on the lunch doughnuts occurred during the interlude, but enough supply remained to satisfy all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Paul’s
Ill in Cleveland township man and Mrs Barney reported improving
Sick list notes David Stewart of Cleveland township has been ill for weeks and remains seriously ill. Mrs Clark Barney, also ill, is reported out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stewart
Cleveland Township
Clark Barney
Wanted position as cook or general housework
Small family seeks a person for cooking and general housework no washing. Inquire at 401 St. Joe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe Street
Jury Takes Case in Powers Trial Georgetown Ky
Georgetown Kentucky January 2 Caleb Powers faces a verdict as jurors begin deliberations after testimony in the high profile case. The courtroom crowd watches intently as legal arguments wrap up and jurors consider the charges and evidence presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Clothing Sale At Sicre on Main Street
A local notice advertises big savings at Sicre located at 606 S Main Street with clothing items marked in plain figures at about one third of regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iChicago
Sicre
S. Main Street
Smother-man Affidavit in Kegerreis Whipping Case
Lucinda Smith testified in a police court session held yesterday about a whipping carried out on December 31. She faced a fine totaling more than ten dollars and was directed to cover costs alongside Kegerreis, a young man involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Smith
Kegérreis
Kegerreis
Bishop Andrews Dead
New York papers report Bishop Ho ward Andrews of the Methodist church died today. He preached at President McKinley’s funeral in the capitol and was noted for his national church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
New York
Howard Andrews
The
Methodist Church
McKinley
Capitol
Grandmother declines to press abduction case in elopement
Hempstead L. L. December 81 reports Mrs. Whalley, grandmother of heiress Floretta who eloped with Rev. Jere Knode Cook and was found in San Francisco, will not pursue prosecution. She prefers quashing the warrant and allowing Floretta to remain away to protect her sister from ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
L. L
Whalley
Floretta
Jere Knode Cook
San Francisco
Cook
Hartford man dodges arrest in desertion case
Rev. Cook remains at large as Mrs. Cook resides with her father who vows punishment for the desertion. The father-in-law expresses hope for Cook's capture and notes divorce talks have occurred but taking priority is Cook's punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Cook
Lost card with money and key near Lusher Bros on Main
A lost item notice states a card containing money and a key was found between Lusher Bros on Main Street and the intersection of Hickory and Sixth streets. The finder should leave it at this office to receive a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Lusher Bros
Hickory
Sixth
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L.S
L. G. Club
Lady Foresters
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Naomia Rebekah
Young Ladies Department
Elkhartsman's Club
Eugene Luke
Virginia Avenue
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Yeoman's Home Missionary Society of the Riverside
St. Paul’s
M. Je
F. W. McCreary
Maple Row
Carl Schult
Schult
Christiana Lake
J. F. Sanders
John Wineland
P. JS. Himebaugh
Pedro
Id Thies
C. F. Rexinger
Robert Shamory
Castle U. B
Carrie ‘Lambka
Chris Lambka
Tim Cleveland ‘Avenue
London Mowery
Milton
University of Minnés
Sporn
Chester
Wikhart ‘Tent
K. O. TM
South Second Street
Police News
Ludwig & Sons
Jaxson
Silom
Pride of
Michigan
Columbian, Orchestra
St. Paul's
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