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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
5
By mutual agreement newspapers will not accept notices of socials clubs meetings church services or fraternal societies unless sent in writing delivered to reporters in person Telephone errors will be grounds for complaints The change aims to reduce notice inaccuracies due to phone mishaps.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will meet in McKean hall Friday evening July 20 at 7 30. An Yeoman is requested to attend. Modoc Haymakers hold a special meeting Saturday night July 21 for degree work. The S J Club meets with Mrs Van Patten on Wagner avenue Friday afternoon. The L S and T C club meets with Mrs Frampton on Johnson street Friday afternoon. The Elkhart Nest of Owls holds a meeting this evening.
Social events report a theater party for Miss Isabelle Geane and about 30 friends at the Irwin in Goshen. Others enjoyed a Crystal theater outing, a Crystal mati nee picnic at Island Park, and a Castle U B Church entertainment featuring piano, readings, and vocal selections by Nellie Haverstick and Helen Shaw.
Mrs Martin Menschein was hostess last evening to the Standard Bearers. More than 25 young people attended an enjoyable musical program after the regular business meeting. The new members added were Karl Sisterhen and the Misses Lela Kintner Meta Martin and Bessie Funk.
Mrs Lon Anderson of 137 State Street entertained seven ladies at a five o'clock dinner yesterday afternoon. The meal featured three courses and the house was decorated with carnations and sweet peas. An out of town guest, Miss Eleanor Spicer of Toledo, attended.
Miss Nina Carlson and Fred Doubbertine were married last evening. Mrs. Doubbertine has been living with her mother at the corner of Garfield avenue and Sixth street, and Mr. Doubbertine is a pressman for the Trutt Publishing House. They will establish a home in their newly furnished house on Wolf avenue.
Miss Myrtle A Curtis daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank P Curtis of Osolo township married Emmet C Replogle at St Joseph July 1 the Rev E C Spafford officiating They plan a lake trip then reside in Chicago He is son of Mr and Mrs J D Replogle an employee of the L S M S railroad Both are described as admired in a wide circle.
Mrs Ida BE Osgood hosted a birthday gathering at her parents country home near Warsaw. Guests included Naomi Wilson Clara Paulus Florence Bowers Laura Vorder Cora Kingsley Emma Radtke Lena Radtke Marie Kilday Catharine Kilday Belle Kruger Minnie Séase and Ella Metzger. They traveled to the Barnard residence on a hay rack and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs Etna Kuhlman welcomed about 60 members of the W M S from Trinity M E church for a business and social afternoon at the Kuhlman residence on Prospect and Bower streets. Mrs George Wear led the meeting while Mrs Frink and Mrs Rice read Africa mission papers. Refreshments were served.
The First Evangelical Sunday School held a picnic at Studebakers Park yesterday. A fine dinner was served at noon and at supper the Reds treated the Blues to cream and cake. The Reds lost in a four months contest on attendance. On April first the Sunday School divided into two equal groups named Reds and Blues.
In Elk hart the 24 hour period before 2 PM shows a high of 89 degrees and a low of 63. Winds from the City at 6 miles per hour. Sunrise at 4:30, sunset at 7:24, moonrise at 1:34 AM.
June 16 ceremony details note Mrs Riley being assisted by Mrs John Cooks of Ek hart and a list of attendees including Metta Hickox of South Bend Caroline Thomas John Baker Mitschell M Harris Schuyler Hubbell Goshen McDongle Winnedge and the Marks sisters of Chicago. The venue featured American beauty roses and brides roses with an orchestra and refreshments managed by Mrs Davenport of Elkhart. Over 206 callers attended.
A class of 125 members honored Ls Wippenger for his services as chorister with a social at his East Willowdale home. The choir performed several anthems and L. H. Walter presented a silk umbrella. Guests contributed tier cream and cake before departure.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Withers of Middlebury street were honored last night by a large circle of friends. The police department presented a fine table cloth napkins and center piece through Supt Silvers and Sergt Rinehart. Rathbone Sisters gifted a china closet for Mrs Withers. Many friends offered best wishes for future anniversaries.
Personal notices list ill residents, travels, visits, and hospital updates in Elkhart and nearby towns. Frank W Wickwire, Mrs Horn, Sarah Blake, Louis Harrison, Thane Kuhlman, Frank Johnson, Arthur Curtis recovering from a gunshot, Capt Priem and others mentioned with recent movements and health statuses. Several callers visit relatives in Goshen, Syracuse, Mishawaka, and Lake Wawasee, with hospital and travel updates across the region.
A stream of locals and guests from Grand Rapids to Fort Wayne gather for dinners visits and fishing trips. Notables include F S Timmins Bucklen Opera House manager and Mrs Bateman moving to Louisville for factory work. Others travel to Columbus and Chattanooga while local officials attend events and meetings.
Fraternal news reports the Court of Honor conferred the first degree on several candidates last evening. Dr Dowell’s resignation as chancellor was accepted and a successor will be chosen at the first August meeting.
Local Ben Hur tribe hosts a morrow evening program at the G A R hall. Opening address by BE C Arms followed by piano selections by Miss Anna Huntington and Miss Maud Brown. Vocals by Miss Theresa Griffin and Mrs Emma Lena burg, recitations by Miss Maud Brown and Arthur Hale, and more musical numbers by local performers including Maude Brown, Reginald Gulmyer and Miss Veryl Little.
T Wagner a paper mill employee had the first two fingers of his right hand mashed last night in machinery. The little son of Emil Bush of 604 Baldwin Street fell from a porch this morning and severely sprained his hand or arm.
Fart Parker a Lake Shore switch man was disabled last night by a hot cinder lodging in his eye. He was affected at work and received treatment on site. A brief incident report notes the cause as a flying ember and the man’s resulting impairment.
Readable items show community events at Island Park with listings of Park-eee Ow and related activities. The fragment notes local gatherings and scheduling hints for residents.
Roosevelt and Attorney General reportedly drop Lake Shore prosecutions and push for indictments against Standard Oil officials. Grammer’s resubpoena and grand jury testimony are noted, with railroad charges tied to storage accounts and anticipated indictments. Brown method discipline rolls out at Rock Island. Lake Shore earnings projected after Buffalo to Chicago tracks finish.
Walh Roads introduces a new evening edition of the Journal with updated local news and features. The publication emphasizes timely reports and community notices for residents in the area.
J. P. Hagerty, formerly ticket agent at South Bend, is appointed Traveling Passenger Agent with headquarters in Chicago. Road Foreman of Engines A. L. M. Bickel returns to duty after a Simonton Lake vacation. Yard Conductor Kit Shoup also back from Simonton Lake with family. Firemen to leave service include J. A. Wilhite D. Westfall C. H. Weagle M. A. Stripe G. R. Calhoun B. E. Miller Di Yost W. O. Morrow and B. A. Jandewalker.
A Mishawaka automobile party was injured when their car left a country road and went into a ditch around 9 pm. One man suffered a severe scalp wound and was unconscious for over an hour. No other occupant was hurt.
Tommy Ryan of Benton Harbor, world champion boxer, visited the city amid claims of general contentment. Reports label him the champ and note his presence drew local attention.
The Giants travel to Driving Park for a Saturday game featuring Seledmon. Local fans expect a competitive matchup as teams vie for early season momentum.
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