Quiet wedding links Elkhart and Aurora couple
William S. Ferris of Elkhart and Mrs. Blanche Holmes of Aurora Ill unified in a small noon ceremony at the Congregational church parsonage with Rev A U Ogilvie officiating. Guests included groom’s relatives and friends. After luncheon the couple left for Chicago en route to New Orleans and will reside at 11 East Beardsley Avenue. Ferris is vice president and sales manager at Sidway Mercantile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Ferris
Elkhart
Blanche Holmes
Aurora
Ill
Congregational Church
A. U. Ogilvie
H. J. Ferris
Chicago
L. B. Frazier
M. P. Curry
OC. H. Ferris
New Orleans
Ferris
Beardsley Avenue
Sidway Mercantile Company
Vaughn Comedy and Concert at Century Club Friday
Century club members and their ladies anticipate a high class Vaughn Comedy and Concert Company entertainment this Friday. The Ridpath Lyceum bureau handles bookings and season changes include Adams the magician performing January 26 instead of January 12 an afternoon card party for ladies on January 24 and a February 4 cotillion directed by C L Pierce junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Vaughn Comedy and Concert Company
Ridpath Lyceum Bureau
Adams
C. L. Pierce, Jr
Local Social Club Meeting Noted At South Main
Miss Fannie Hidridge hosted the None Such club on South Main street with Progressive Pedro. Mr Hernie won first prize and Mrs Harry Prough with Charles Gushwa took second. Fruit was served and the next meeting is set for Mrs Hull's on South Second street next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Hidridge
South Main” Street
Pedro
Elkhart Youths Plan Holiday Frolics After Setback
After the younger set leaves boarding schools, Elkhart education seekers face a period of safety concerns. Officials anticipate a renewed effort to organize social events once they recover from pasttimes and holidays, with hope for better times ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Temperature Extremes and Wind Speed Report
A weather bulletin lists a high of 214 above zero and a low of 5 above, with wind velocity at 26 miles per hour. The data appears in an OCR fragment labeled proceeding two o clock today.
Charitable Club Plans Box Social For Treasury
A local charity notes steady progress and a recent donation of $5 from the sale of sewing done on club afternoons at Rest Cottage. Proceeds are to replenish the treasury with a box social planned soon.
Elkhart Woman's Club Meets On Poe Anniversary
The Elkhart Woman's Club held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Frederick G Shaw's apartment to mark Edgar Allan Poe's near centennial. Mrs M L Proctor outlined Poe's life while Mrs Glen Arnold and Mrs Light read selections. Stamps sales for Red Cross raised over ninety dollars and department notes covered December 15 and January 6 activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Woman's Club
Frederick G. Shaw
South Main Street
Edgar Allan Poe
M. L. Proctor
Glen’ Arnold
Light
E.G. Machan
Oakwood Inn operator opens Biloxi Winter resort
Frank B. Hays, owner of the Oakwood Inn at Klinger Lake, has opened a winter resort in Biloxi Mississippi. J O Eberhart of 508 Marion Street found a bundle of keys at the corner of Main and Franklin Streets yesterday afternoon after the streetcar ran over them. Most keys were mashed with one large one badly cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Hays
Klinger Lake
Biloxi, Miss
J. O. Eberhart
Marion Street
Main
Franklin Streets
Fire damages home near George Ferry saloon on Main Street
Last evening a chimney fire at the residence of Charles L. Amon near George Ferry saloon 518 South Main Street was halted by Central fire department using three gallons of chemical from one babcock. Building owned by Perry L. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Amon
George Ferry
South Main Street
Central Fire Department
January Promises Unprecedented Library Book Loans
Miss Corwin of the library notes January will surpass prior records as daily loans exceed 300. Patrons focus on daily growth topics from cotton plant progression to silk industry processes, reflecting broad daily interests at the library.
Gallery practice begins for Company E with plans and aims
Gallery practice has started for Company E. The first session was held Friday afternoon. Thursdays will be set aside for practice and an evening meeting is planned. Interest is higher this year due to the Conn trophy contest and the upcoming battalion contest at South Bend later this month, with a limited number expected to be sent to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Sermon at Baptist Church Praised For Surrendered Life
Rev Lewis S Hall delivered an excellent sermon The Surrendered Life at the union prayer service last evening despite bitter cold. A large and interested audience greeted the pastor. Rev Horace N Spear will speak at the Presbyterian church tonight with Behold He Prayeth as the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis S. Hall
Baptist Church
Horace N.spear
Presbyterian” Church
Church Census Effort Backed by Volunteers
Volunteers assist the church census drive with cordial greetings at nearly every home. The pastor reports the effort is moving quickly as prompt responses aid the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bett
Dunlap DSk Flees in Unclear Incident
An obscured OCR fragment mentions Dunlap DSk and a date near January ending, with terse wording about an event or incident. No clear names, places, or outcomes are readable.
Personal mentions from Elkhart and nearby towns
Local column lists residents and visitors: Charles B. Calvert of South Bend in the city. Miss Trené Curran left for San Antonio for the winter. Miss Carrie Grazer becomes cashier at Ziesel's. Edward Swayne begins a prolonged eastward trip. Miss Marie Walker now heads the lace department at Sykes. F. B. Russell departs for Philadelphia. Jessie Jacobs of Keokuk visits brother J. M. Jacobs. Thornton T. Snell leaves for California for several months. O L Laninger journeys west after Inkheart vacation. Augusta Voight of Detroit arrives to spend winter with Mrs. Crone. Mrs. L. B. Frazier and Mrs. M. P. Curry of Aurora visit Elkhart for the Ferris-Holmes nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Calvert
South Bend
Trené
Curran
San Antonio
Carrie Grazer
Ziesel’s. Edward
Swayne
Marie Walker
Sykes
F. B. Russell
Philadelphia
Jessie Jacobs
Keokuk
J. M
Jacobs
Mason
Thornton
T. Snell
California
West
Inkhart
Augusta Voight
Detroit
G. Crone
Marion Street
L. B. Frazier
M. P. Curry
Aurora, Til
James Dodge Jr
Elkhart
Ferris-Holmes
Maccabees hold second vote for new commander
Lieutenant Commander W E Mowbray and Recorder J W Rep logged met in Goshen to elect a successor to the late Commander Borden of the Maccabees. They failed to agree, a special review will be held with Indiana Maccabees voting for commander. Miss Mary Brannan, high auditor of the Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters in Chicago, is deputized to install officers of St Margaret Court Elkhart at McKean hall this evening. A banquet will follow. Miss Brannan will be guest of Mrs Anthony Geraghty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Mowbray
J. W. Replogle
Goshen
Borden
The
Maccabees
Indiana
Mary Brannan
Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters
Supreme Office
Chicago
St.Margaret Court of Elkhart
McKean’ Hall
Miss Brannan
Anthony Geraghty
Installation of officers of the Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters held an installation in the K of P hall on a Wednesday afternoon. Officers installed included Frances Niber past chief May Himebaugh most excellent chief Nellie Eshelman excellent senior Jennie Virgil excellent Laura Wier manager Ella Smith records and correspondence Carrie Harper mistress of finance Pearl Cole protector Mary Single guard Eliza LaBell pianist Myra Palmer trustee Jenny Weipert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
P. Hall
Frances Niber
May Himebaugh
Nellie Eshelman
Jennie Virgil
Laura Wier
Ella Smith
Carrie Harper
Pearl Cole
Mary Single
Eliza LaBell
Myra Palmer
Jennie Weipert
Officers Installed by Order of Red Men for Term
Last night the Order of Red Men installed officers for the ensuing term with F B Kime acting as installing officer. Incumbents include Clyde Smith sachem George Fredericks senior sagamore Henry Flicker junior sagamore J A Arbogast prophet F B Kime keeper of records W W Hackman collector of Wampum Albert Ort keeper of wampum. A regular weekly lodge session was held and a visit by I Kistner Terre Haute Great Sachem Indiana is anticipated with a social event possibly planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men
Clyde Smith
George Fredericks
Sagamore
Henry Flicker
J.A. Arbogast
F. B. Kime
W. W. Hackman
Wampum
Albert ‘Ort
Wampumm
I. “Kistner
Terre, Haute
Great
Indiana
Annual report of supreme officers of the Order of Owls
The document details the Order of Owls with 71 331 members and annual receipts of 115 422 dollars. Expenditures total 1124.56 with six months average charter members received at 6120. Dr Crumpacker was raised to the fourth degree. Executive session elected officers including Supreme President John W. Talbot and Supreme Vice President Dr Crumpacker, all from South Bend Indiana, with others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme
Order of Owls
C.B. Crumpacker
J. Lott
First Annual Poultry Show At Bikhart Garage Draws Best Attendance
Attendance today at the first annual poultry show at the Bikhart garage on North Main Street remains the best yet. Exhibitors display blue ribbon winners from Black Minorcas and White Plymouth Rocks with details of eggs and measurements. Demonstrations on incubators, brooding and selecting laying hens accompany exhibitions, and ribbons are awarded across Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpington classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. G. Strubler
Black Minorca Club
Lane
Strubler
Ed Don
Ti. G. Leedy
Goshen
Fd. Kitterman
North Manchester
Fist
J. C. Stevens
H. G. Leedy
White Plymouth Rocks
Louis J. Donger
Kingsbury
Ind
Warnest Fisher
Rhode Island Reds
J. W. Allery
J. F. Harris
Rose
Rhode Island
J. ¥. Warris
David Kilmer
W. D. Wright
Bremen
Funeral for Mrs. Adaline M. Stone Set for Friday
The funeral for Mrs Adaline M Stone will be Friday at 2 PM at the Jale residence 1135 Middlemiry Street Rev Mrs Tach man will officiate. Interment follows at Grace Liwn cemetery a chartered car will transport mourners from the house to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline M. Stone
Jale
Middlemiry Street
Mds. Tachman
Grace Liwn Cemetery
Draper Is Inaugurated Governor of Massachusetts
Eben S. Draper, a millionaire manufacturer and former lieutenant governor, is inaugurated as governor succeeding Curtis F. Guilds Jr. Louis F. Frothingham, ex speaker, takes oath as lieutenant governor. Ceremonies in the state house hall with officials, legislators, and citizens present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Eben
Draper
Massachusetts
Curtis F. Guilds, Jr
Louis F.frothingham
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Capitol
Bicycle Left at Residence Reported in Southside
A bicycle was found at a residence on Indiana Avenue near Beach Street in the Southside area. Officer Robbins took the bike to the station for safekeeping this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Beach
Tndiana
Robbins
Cléto
Illness Roundup Among City Residents
E G Brown porter at the Commercial saloon is on the sick list. The infant of Guy Dunn of Crawford Street suffers a severe cold. George B Olinger of Jackson Street is reported ill. Willard Kurtz of East Elkhart is recovering from pleuro pneumonia. Elias Leonard of Blaine Avenue, once ill, is better today. John Brubaker of 505 South Second Street, a Griffin Grocers deliveryman, recovering from grip. Miss Pearl Blair of Marion Street is ill. Mrs David Moyer of Gross Street is ill. Miss Lottie Cooper, cashier at Clouse Shoe Company, off duty due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G .Brown
Guy Dunn
Crawford
George B. Olinger
Jackson
Willard Kurtz
East
Elkhart
Elias Leonard
Blaine Avenue
John Brubaker
South Second Street
Griffin Grocers
Pearl Blair
Marion Street
David Moyer
Gross Street
Lottie Cooper
Clouse Shoe Company
Legislature begins busy term with party leadership shifts
The senate opens a tense session as Republicans and Democrats hold a near even split. New leaders are elected: Wood becomes president pro tempore, Huffman principal secretary, Styner wins assistant secretary on the third ballot. Thornberg defeats Jones for chief doorkeeper amid intra party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sentnor Wood
Col. Huffman
Styner
Oo. M. Keyes
Dana
Otto Deat
Elkhart
Doorkeaner
Thornberg Wit’ Oliver Jones
Muncie
Sheat
Jones
Thoarndberg
Col Huffman
Bienen
Friends Jones
Sant
Hari
Hassler and Lawson Plan New Eating House at Standard Hotel
c G Hassler retires from Hub laundry after two decades in Elkhart and leases the Standard Hotel restaurant on Tyler avenue with H H Lawson. Lawson, formerly cook at Lake Shore restaurant, will run the kitchen while Hassler oversees the business. The firm took possession this morning and remodeling, including a tile floor, is planned to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub
South Main Street
Lawson
Lake Shore
Hassler
Judge Anderson to Try Big Oil Retrial
Chicago January 7 Federal Judge Anderson of Indianapolis has practically been agreed to try the retrial of Standard Oil’s 29 million dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Chicago
Indianapolis
Standard Oil
Lincoln on Personal Virtues and Wellbeing Teachings
A garbled quotation fragment advises simple habits for happiness. It references Abraham Lincoln and touches on manners, prayers, creditors, digestion, and gradual exercise as a path to wellness. The exact source context is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Friend
Boor Abrahain Lincoln
Napanee Faces Trouble With Blind Tigers
Report from Napanee notes increased intoxication at local saloons despite warnings. Residents cite growing disorder as authorities struggle to curb illegal taverns and bootlegging amid ongoing enforcement efforts.
Mental Medicine We Know
The fragmentary text references mental health and medicine in a non-specific way, lacking clear event, person, or organization details to form a concrete summary. No identifiable entities or dates are present to anchor a proper news-style card.
Peirces Golden Bluff: fine quality erate price
Readable fragments indicate a note about Peirces Golden Bluff with a focus on value or pricing of erate quality items. The text is incomplete but centers on a product or location named Peirces Golden Bluff and a stated fine quality price reference.
Police report shows December 1908 intoxication surge and arrests
The report by Sergeant Whiteman notes 32 public intoxication arrests in December 1908, up ten from November, with total arrests 58. Tramps sheltered rose to 354 from 269, five store rooms found open, 26 humane cases, 9 bicycles recovered, and Officers Northrup and others credited with arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northrup
Tthe
Silvers
Whiteman
Rinehart
Robbins
Pearce TF
Fonda
Withers
Fooley
Coley
A Little
Roth
Rinehart-Little
Diesel
From Wood Handler to Ry President Continued
The article traces the career shift from Wood Handler to Ry President with Brown heading the system as Senior vice-president in New York after Newman was absent. Schaif will move from Chicago to New York to succeed him, signaling leadership changes across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
New” York i
Chicago
Newman
Brown
New York
Mrr. Newman
C. EB. Schaif
Peirce's Golden Blend Rio Coffee advertised
A brief fragment promotes Peirce's Golden Blend Rio Coffee as fine quality and moderate in price, though the text is incomplete and lacks clear details on origin or packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peirce
Choice of Color in Dress Sparks Public Debate
In a discussion on fashion, observers note a shift from black and gray crowds to too much color. Critics accuse youth of incoherent color choices and plastering bold hues on unsuitable items, while focusing on how color affects overall presentation.
Let Me Cure Your Catarrh Trial Package
A promotional notice offers a free trial package for a catarrh treatment. It claims the remedy quickly and permanently cures catarrh by ridding the system of poisonous germs. The ad warns catarrh is dangerous causing breath, ulceration, and decay, urging readers to send their name today.
Gauss Catar rh Cure Offered By Mail From Marshall Mich
A vintage advertisement promises a mail order cure for catarrh labeled Gauss Cure from Marshall Michigan. It guarantees quick relief regardless of duration and invites readers to send name and address to receive a trial package at no cost.
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Ae Gauss
Marshall
Mich
Scoupon
Es Gauss
Main
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S. W. Snavély
Kane ‘Lodge
St. John's Church
Modern Woodmen of America
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Society Notes
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Fen
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Dsk
Bay State
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C. E. Gauss
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