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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1910

Page

4

Club Announcements and Meetings Schedule

The Modern Priscilla club meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. Will Beck. The Gi S and lLCG. club meets with Mrs. W. H. Jellis at 933 McPherson Street tomorrow afternoon. Miss Myrtle Mudge entertains S. O. FL HM members this evening with a picnic supper at her Sixth Street home. The Ladies Auxiliary to Clark Hospital meets at the hospital Friday at 2 40 PM with full attendance urged.

Priscilla Club Will Beck W. H. Jellis McPherson Street Myrtle Mudge S. O. FL HM Sixth Street Clark Hospital Verna van Gilder West Franklin Street QO. N. O. Club

Pretty Home Weddings Highlight Local Society News

Miss Gertrude S. Nelson of this city and August W. Johnson of LaPorte wed at the Nelson home with 25 friends present. The ceremony in the bay window featured music, then a pink and white reception. The couple will reside in LaPorte. Mrs Johnson is a Ramsey Bros. employee.

Gertrude S. Nelson August W. Johnson laPorte C. A. Nelson St. Harrison Street Ross Nelson Walter Haltrich Poifi Pease Toy. Sk AL Bonander Linderan LaParte Johnson Aoraineiker Ramsey Bros Mere Jobiason Sir Airs Anto. Domson Mason Street Trere Miles Medien! Co

Unsettled Weather With Local Thunderstorms Forecast

The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with local thunderstorms tonight or Friday. Temperatures range from 63 to 91 degrees with light winds around 12 mph. Community notices describe social events including a J F and N M club picnic for Mrs. Hazen, Grace Lutheran Sunday school class outing for Miss Dixon, an ice cream social raising funds, and upcoming hosting of groups at various homes.

Carrie Nation to Speak at Local Ghautauqua Sunday

Mrs Carrie A Nation the saloon smasher and temperance advocate will lecture Sunday afternoon July 3 at the Ghautauqua event. The noted speaker, praised as a strong orator and Christian mother, draws large crowds and wide attention for her law enforcement and temperance message.

Carrie A. Nation Nation

Rare Old Bills Discovered in Historic Revolutions Note Find

An ancient history book found by a hotel manager's son reveals two early American currency notes. A four dollar bill from Annapolis 1775 shows signatures J Duckett Dinkett and J Brice with a wheat seal and 18 shillings value. A second note, two shillings, bears the imprint of Samuel Loudin 1776 and references colonial currency passing per March 1776 resolution.

America Hote Knickerbocker New York Sun New York Providence Colony of Maryland Annaupelis KK. Green Spence Samuel Loudin Abraham Vac Wyck

Visitors and travelers flock to Elkhart area homes

A string of visits and trips fills the local scene with Mrs. Homer Brown spending a few days at Simonton lake. Several guests arrive from Chicago Goshen New Paris and New York City while Miss Neva Dean stands with her sister Standish Mich Miss Hazel Houser visits relatives in Marion Street. Balloon ascension by R H Brown returns to Elkhart after a flight at Lafay ette.

Homer Brown Simonton F Lake Aaron Bonander Chicago Jeanette McKean Goshen New Paris Morence Helen Holmes Dolly Sullivan New York City W. FF. Stanton Neva Dean Standish, Mich George Hise Riverside Drive N. Perris San Antonio Tex Perry I~ Bower Marion Street Hazel Houser Monroe Mich James Lynett South Main Street C. L. Monger Fort Wayne Edward Beals J. S. Rice Alon. Parris West Franklin Street John ‘Spurgeon Hazel Toledo Neice Charles Clarke Hickory Street Jessie Shultz Minneapolis Minn Martha Colins Elkhart R. H. Brown Johnson Street Tuafayette Wabash River Oc. J

Local Briefs Highlight City Residents Health Updates

Officer A. B. Miller resumed duties after brief confinement at home due to illness. Farmer Jake Paulus of three miles south of the city is bedbound with an attachment fever. Mrs. James Netcatfe of 105 Melcher Avenue suffered convulsions this morning and was improving at noon. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Overleese at 524 Prairie Street is ill. W. Strubble of 243 Prairie Street is unwell.

A. B. Miller Jake Paulus James Netcatfe Melcher Avenue Charles Overleese Prairie Street W. Strubble

Funeral Notes for Josiah B. Warner

Funeral services for Josiah B. Warner of 520 James Street will be at the Castle of B church tomorrow at 2 30 pm. Rev Daniel Robinson to officiate with burial at Graceawn cemetery. Lost black cockrell spaniel named Dos returned to 11 West Jackson street for reward. A Wilson 29

Josiah B. Warner James Street Castle of B. Church Daniel Robinson Offtel Graceawn Cemetery West Jackson Street A. Wilson

For Rent No 516 South Sixth Street Enquire I Zigler

Farmers mechanics railroaders laborers rely on Dr Thomas electric Oil. It takes the sting out of cuts burns or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where it is used.

South Sixth Street Enquire B. Zigler Thomas

Independent Construction Co seeks sewer laborers in LaPorte

The Independent Construction Co of LaPorte Indiana advertises for sewer laborers at twenty cents an hour with board and lodging provided at four dollars and fifty cents per week.

Independent Construction Co LaPorte Ind

The Pranks of a Pig Stir Llan Gollen District

A large sow caused amusement and consternation in Llan Gollen Wales after sale at the Christmas fair. The pig, tethered near Glyndfrdwy, gnawed loose its rope and fled, terrorizing villagers and pedestrians for days before ending up sleeping in its old sty at Garth ten miles away.

Llangollen Wales Glyndfrdwy Garth

Tricks of the Diplomatic Trade as described by Boscawen

Mr. Griffith Boscawen recounts Bismarck’s diet of eight lemon squashes during a single speech. He notes the Iron Chancellor’s crafted boast of a champagne draught from a puzzle goblet and the diplomat’s skill in extracting concessions while under the table.

Griffith Boscawen Bismarck Bie

Furs and Shine Prices Jump in Recent Years

Market notes indicate rabbit fur prices have doubled and valine fluctuation shows sharp gains while some shines have advanced up to five hundred percent in recent years.

Final Plans for Meeting and Chautauqua Assembly

Afternoon program begins at 1 30 with diverse speakers including Q Eldridge Powers Ellis Proctor Wider and Chester. Musical features planned then delegates tour Elkhart followed by a 4 pm car convoy to hotel Bucken and chautauqua grounds. Assembly opens Friday evening with Eisenheiss presiding and a lecture by G R Stuart plus Round’s Ladies orchestra. season tickets valid for all days.

Q. Eldridge Department of Agriculture Rat Lenwin Buck‘en Chautauqua Chauauqua Grounds South Bend LaPorte Chamber of ‘Commerce South Beira St. Joseph O. R. Stuart Southrérn Evangelst Winona Lake Chautauqua Alls

Campbell to lead YWCA in Duluth Minnesota

Miss Ada Campbell has accepted the post of general secretary of the YWCA in Duluth Minnesota and will start work with the Pat association this fall. Her sister Miss Vera Campbell, formerly of this city, may also join the same association.

Ada Campbell Duluth Linn Pat Association

Jail Deserted and Whole City Serene

A police record notes no arrests since Saturday night as a youth was placed in charge of the police Sunday amid supposed temporary insanity. The jail is deserted and the boy is to be released from the upper corridor quarters this evening. Officers consider intervention and a peace commission medal appeal unlikely to be needed.

Goy

Bradford Sues In Superior Court Over $200 Chattel Mortgage

Schuyler Bradford files suit in the superior court against Herbert B Wood seeking judgment for $200 due on a chattel mortgage. Attorney J L Harman represents the plaintiff.

Schuyler Bradford Herbert B. Wood J. L. Harman

Buttons Made to Order at 219 State Street

An ad announces all styles of buttons custom made at 219 State Street. It also promotes Dean's Ointment for obstinate cases priced at 50 cents and claims pyorrhea and tooth looseness can be treated by Dr. George, dentist.

State Street Math Hoetger Dean George

Open Night Chauteau Lecture by Dr Stuart on Lop-Sided Folks

The season's chautauqua opens with Dr Stuart delivering an address on Lop-Sided Folks. After three years of scheduling conflicts his talk will be the opening night event Friday evening July 29. Attend this anticipated lecture which promises engaging ideas and timely insights.

Dr. Stuart

Robberies Hit Goshen As Buffalo Bill Show Plays

Two robberies during Goshen show days reported. J M Yoder home burglarized. intruder fled after alarm and stole a bicycle and two razors. Alonzo Beckers had $25 taken. Toremny Hoover reported $75 missing from Chicago to New York journey. One arrest for public intoxication. attendance 16 000 at both performances.

Goshen Buffalo Bill J. M. Yoder Yoder Alonzo Beckers Coshen Toremny Hoover Chicago New York

Foley Kidney Pills Advertised As Kidney Toning Aid

An old advertisement proclaims Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate the action of the kidneys and bladder. It notes the product is sold by all druggists.

Iowa Democrats Favor Local Option Plank Adopted

Ottumwa July 28 The Iowa Democratic State Convention reopened the liquor question and adopted a local option plank with high license after a bitter resolutions committee fight. Gen Weaver opposed the plank, while Martin Wade defended it, and a roll call upheld the measure. P B Wolfe won the long term and H G Wagenan the short term for the supreme court bench.

Ottumwa Resolutions Committee Towa Iowa Martin Wade J. B. Weaver Liquor Party Mr. Wade Gen. Weaver Democratic Party P. B. Wolfe Clinton H. G. Wagenan Supreme Court

Y W C A Notes on tennis club event and chautauqua

The Y W C A tennis club event last evening drew patrons despite the weather and featured an excellent musical program. A 15 cent supper will be served to members and friends Friday at 5 30. There will be no Bible class Saturday evening. Mrs Smith will be out of the city. A rest dent at the chautauqua will be open to all members this year.

For Sale Items and Contact Details

For sale rat terrier puppies at 217 Middlebury Street and after 6 p.m. contact. Also for sale a TL C Smith 3 gauge shotgun double barrel ham merness, a blue rock trap, a ladies bicycle and about 150 feet of inch iron pipe with two globe ayes. Apply 627 South Third Street City.

Middlebury Street South Third Street City

Anderson Tool Company Sues Toledo Computing Scale

The Anderson Tool Company of Anderson Indiana sues Toledo Computing Scale Company of Toledo New Jersey in U.S. Circuit Court alleging three years of unfair and fraudulent competition. The suit seeks 100000 dollars in damages and an injunction claiming false patent infringement claims and other deceptive tactics harmed Anderson's business and customers.

Indianapolis Anderson Tool Company Anderson Ind United States Toledo Computing Scale.Co New Jersey Toledo Andersen Concern Toledo Company Anderson Company Anderson Concern Toledo Computing Indiana Sele

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Minnie MM Shaver Charles Peed Amfrs. Wm. Shaver Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Walter Bond Glendale Avenue Louisa Mover Crawford Street Moyer Olympia J. F N. M. Club J. A. Tdressel Grace Lutheran Church McNaughton Park Mabel Dixon YY. Wlm. S Presbyterian Church Mabel Throop North Main Street Carrie Nation Mrs. Nation Associition Wwiss Campbell Duluth, Minn Vera Campbell Assembly George R. Stuart Y. W. C. A. Notes U. S. Court Puting Scale Co Competition and Claims Damages JJG Warren Hill Company
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