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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1907

Page

5

Meeting notices and lodge gatherings announced

The Concord Chapter No 167 holds a Friday evening rehearsal at 7 30. Naomi Lodge No 67 meets Friday at 7 30 with plans to attend South Bend Sunday. H G Club meets with Mrs J Raber at 496 Milwaukee Ave. L B and Le Club meet with Mrs G Boice at 49 Milwaukee Ave Friday afternoon. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Percy L Kinyon's home 212 West High Street.

Concord Naomi Lodge South Bend Percy L. Kinyon West High Street

Trinity M E Church S M T meeting note

The W H M S of Trinity M E Church will meet with Mrs William Barger on West Jackson Street Friday afternoon at 2 30 replacing the time at Mrs Chirlés Mongers as listed in the Year Book.

Trinity M. E. Church William Barger Jackson Chirlés

Recitals Planned at Congregational Church by Mr Francis Moore

Arrangements have been completed for a series of organ recitals to be held at the Congregational Church by Mr Francis Moore on the evening of Wednesday June 1. Moore is the successor to Clarence Eddy of Chicago and promises a fine program.

Francis ¥. Moore Moore Clarence Eddy m Chicago

Y P A elects officers at First Evangelical Church

The Y P A of the First Evangelical Church held a business meeting last night to elect officers. Elected president is Miss Gertrude Rinehart, vice president Mrs. George Griener, secretary and treasurer Miss Olive Gemberling. A building fund collection of 47.95 was taken.

First Evangelical Church Gertrude Rinehart George Griener Olive Gemberling

Circle elects officers at Middlebury home

The R. H Circle held its annual election at Mrs. Gus Striniz's Middlebury street home on Wednesday afternoon. Officers elected were Pres. Mrs. Mable Wilson, vice president Mrs. Rov Hoffman, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Herman Kohlingar. Refreshments followed and members enjoyed a general good time. The next meeting is set for June 19 with Mrs. Dwight on South Main Street.

R. H. Circle Gus Striniz Middlebury Mable Wilson Rov. Hoffman Treas Herman Kohlingar Dwight South Main Street

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Pearl Bonewit

Thirty young people hosted a successful surprise at Miss Pearl Bonewit Wednesday evening with parlor games and music. The gathering honored her birthday and featured Mrs Walter Bonewit of South Bend and Mr Leedy of Warsaw among attendees. The Grace Lutheran Missionary Reading Circle met at Mrs Joss Hoover’s home Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs Jenkins of Chicago among guests. The group planned to reconvene June 19 with Mrs Eugene Cole on Franklin Street.

Miss Pearl Bonewit Warsaw Eau Walter -Bonewit South Bend The Grace JioSs Hoover Jenkins Chicago Eugene"Cole Franklin Street

Ulrich Kurtz Marriage Surprise in Michigan

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Billa N Ulrich to Willard Kurtz a well known Elkhart grocer. The ceremony was performed by Rev Edwin G Frye at the Evangelical parsonage St Joseph Michigan yesterday at 1 30 pm. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs J Feather of Hinchman Michigan. The couple will reside at 1202 Middlebury Street.

Billa N. Ulrich Willard Kurtz Fast Elkhart Edwin G. Frye St. Joseph Mich J. Feather Hinchman Michine Feather

Ninth Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Finehout

Mr and Mrs E J Finehout enjoyed a pleasant surprise knight in honor of their ninth wedding anniversary. Cards determined first and second prizes won by Mrs Charles Wesselhoff, Mr J O Goff and Mrs WW Wright, Mr James Leavy, with consolations to others. A dainty luncheon followed, guests included Mr and Mrs Wrist of Bristol and Mrs Ploya Howe of Chicago. They received a silver set as gifts and well wishes for many more years together.

E. J. ‘Finehont A.very Jerry Kohler Finehout Wm. Wrist Bristol Ploya Howe Chicago

Weather record report from Miles station

A weather record from Miles reports the 24 hour period ending today at 2 PM with a high temperature at 1685 and a low of 46.1, wind velocity 19 miles per hour and rainfall 5 q miles per hour.

Local Notes and Visits Across towns In Illinois Indiana

Miss Maude Stoner returns from extended visit in Mifflintown Pennsylvania. Mrs John Wentworth improves at 214 Harrison Street. Miss Inez Swanson becomes cashier at Warren Ifill Co. Charles Hoover visits Plymouth Indiana. Mrs William Wrase visits Elkhart relatives. J D Albers seeks health in Wapakonets Ohio. Hazel Wensley moved to embroidery booth at Warren Hill store. Ralph Moore home from hospital after unnecessary treatment. Mrs J B Perrine and Merry Currier visit A M Currier of 147 State Street. John Godshalk improving after minor operation. Milton Longacre returns from three weeks with parents in Pennsylvania. Rev C E Rice returns from Springfield Ohio attending Wittenberg College directors meeting. F A Blessing and wife attend Ligonier High School Alumni banquet. Mrs Blessing graduate 1903. Hubert A Davis speaks at Plymouth High School commencement. class of 36 diplomas. Mrs Cynthia Chapman Bradford and Mrs Ruth Rhodes Marshalltown visiting nieces H Le Wishart and C B Snyder. Bessie Brown of Waters Street travels to Denver via Lincoln Nebraska to visit relatives. Mrs J R Duncan goes to Tecumseh Michigan for daughter’s high school commencement and Northwestern Indiana Baptist Association annual meeting. Rev Spear stops at Goshen for ordination council meeting and prayer for Rev Frank Blakemore.

John Wentworth Harrison Street Catherine Smith Clark Hospital Inez Swanson Warren Ifill Co Charles Hoover Plymouth Inn LaPorte Argus-Bulletin William Wrase Elkhart J. D. Albers Waperkonets Ohio Hazel “Wensley Warren Hill Ralph’ Moore Wolf Clirk Hospital J. B. Perrine Valparaiso Merry Currier A. M. Currier State Street John Godshalk Garfield ‘Avemine Milton Longacre Joseph Longacre Pennsylvania C. E. Rice Springfield Wittenberg College F. A. Blessing Ligonier High School Blessing Hubert A. Davis Cynthia. . Chapman Bradford Ruth ‘Rhodes Mashalltown Northwestern Indiana’ Baptist Association Spear Goshen Frank Blakemore

Mrs J S Fisher Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Dora A Fisher aged 51 wife of Jacob S Fisher of the citys outskirts died after several months illness at 9 40 this morning. She leaves six children Ambrose Nellie Margaret Ethel Allie and Jaettie at home. Surviving relatives include brothers James John Frank Timothy Edward Monger and two sisters Mrs Lizzie Shiffer and Miss Maggie Monger of Virginia.

Dora’ A. Fisher Jacob S. Fisher C. L Benjamin James John Frank Timothy Edward Monger Lizzie Shiffer Maggie Monger Virginia

Births in Bristol Street Area

A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stone of Bristol Street. Dr and Mrs Gable are the parents of a son born Sunday.

Lloyd Stone Bristol Street Mrs.Gable

Rabbit Roundup Turns Millions Into Exports

In Australia an annual rabbit roundup kills millions of rabbits as a pest control measure. The animals are processed for fur and meat with much exported abroad. During the year over 20 million rabbits were shipped frozen or as canned meat to other countries.

Australia

Goshen Woman Dies in Drowning Incident

A well known Goshen resident, Mrs. Shea, 50, died by drowning. The incident is reported in the local records as a fatal accident involving a female resident of the town.

Shea Goshen

Elkhart News Boys Form Local Association

Seventy three Elkhart newsboys met at Arthur Keene's wholesale rooms and formed the Newsboys' Association. Charles Shoup was named president, Peter Habee secretary, and Dick Goldsworthy treasurer. The group aims for social purposes and practical business benefit and hopes to join the National Newsboys' Association in Toledo.

Elkhart Arthur Keene South Main Street Newsboys’ Association Charles Shoup Peter Ha‘be Dick Golds Iskates Elkhart Boys Hope National Newsboys’ Association Toledo

Local Fragments Chronicle Social and Theatre Happenings

No trumpet rehearsals tonight for Conn's band. Four new Elks join at last night’s reg ular meeting W L Gilmore L F Campbell W W Isbell Brice H Reed. Ada Stanton presents bouquet to Supt Silvers. Ada Stanton to accompany Toy Shop at Buckiem Opera House tonight and tomorrow. Lake Shore brakries pass conductor exams J B Corns Harry Bayles H C Schultz Lew Mauls.

Order of Elks W. L. Gilmore L. EF. Campbell WW. Isbell Brice H. Reed Ada. Stanton Bnckien Opera House Lake Shore

Granite worker Morris Mahaffey loses sight in left eye

Morris Mahaffey a granite cutter at Cook and Chester's monument shop will lose sight in his left eye after an injury two days ago. He was struck on the eyeball by a shard of steel.

Morris .Mahaffey Cook & Chester's

Beasts of the U B church meet at Harshman home

The pussy group met at Miss Ethel Harshman’s Johnson street home Wednesday evening. They enjoyed parlor games including Stage Coach and other activities. A tempting lunch followed, then songs and prayer led by their teacher. The next meeting will be at Miss Carrie’s North Main street home.

Pussy “Beast U.B Ethel Harshman Johnson Street Carrie

Grace Lutheran wedding of Matilda Koebernik and Charles Lenaburg

Miss Matilda Koebernik and Charles Lenaburg were married at 8 o clock at Grace Lutheran with Rev Ewald officiating. The couple will reside at their new home on Kilbourn street after a reception at the Koebernik residence 913 Blaine avenue.

Grace Lutheran Church Matilda Koebernik Charles Lenaburg Ewald Emma Lena‘burg Hoover Koebernik Blaine. Avenue Julius Koebemuk Lenaburg Kilbourn Street

Teetotaler Preference Prompts Five Year Use Clause

Fragmentary ad text notes an annual use term of five years and a preference for a teetotaler. Readable details include a potential address and unspecified watch reference, but the piece remains unclear on full scope or parties involved.

Incident at Covent Garden Fedora show ends in mishap

During the third act at Covent Garden London the heroine and her lover sang in the garden. Signor Zenatello stepped backward into a rocking chair which toppled, causing the lover to perform a somersault. The incident is described as untoward but no further details are given.

Covent Garden London Signor Zenatello

Attorney and Nancy Dodge Property Visit Recap

Accompanied by attorney Gattshalls they visited Nancy Dodge at 501 Squid Street yesterday afternoon. The account notes inspection of Mrs Dodge's property and related proceedings.

Conatye

Grand jurors convene amid factory inquiry findings

In a terse report the grand jurors were in session today as investigators noted factory conditions. The terse transcript hints at factory issues prompting jurors to assemble for review.

Firmary Coe

Sportsmen Protect Bass in Streams near Anderson

Fishermen in Anderson Indiana organize to protect bass during spawning. About twenty men plan to discourage bass fishing until after June 25 and seek a law to enforce the protection.

Amarg

Elkhart Tealer Charged With Stealing Brags in Goshen Circuit

A man named as Elkhart Tealer faces charges in Goshen circuit court for alleged stealing brags from Laie Shore engines. The trial, defended by Attorney R. B. Proctor, is set for noon with a jury secured for the case.

Elkhart Tealer Circuit Court of Goshen R. EB. Proctor

Sturgis Opens Party at Oakwood Pavilion with Fischer’s Orchestra

EE Sturgis hosts an opening party at Oakwood Pavilion on Klinger Lake on Saturday June 15 featuring Fischer's World Tour Orchestra. The event highlights local social life and entertainment.

EE. C. Sturgis Oakwood Pavilion Klinger Lake Fischer Tair

Haz el Park addition offers the largest cheapest lots

The sale promotes Haz el Park addition lots described as the largest, nicest and easiest terms on the market. Free tickets available Saturday afternoon at the interurban station. Lots measure 60 by 120 feet and cost 50 to 125 dollars with terms of 1 dollar cash and 50 cents weekly. D M Best.

Hazel Park D.M. Best M. Best

Murder conspiracy charges tied to Western Federation

Testimony contends Haywood and associates plotted wholesale murder. An invalid wife and mother Mrs Etta Crothers sat silent as a killer testified how he was instructed to kill and paid for each act.

Western Federation Haywood Dhis Etta Crothers

Gambling boat anchors in Indiana waters

The City of Traverse sailed and anchored in Indiana waters this morning. It is believed she will land on Indiana soil tonight and passengers will be transported to Chicago by rail. Police threaten dynamite if the boat is proven a gambling house.

Chicago

Penny Wants Knox to Succeed Teddy at Harrisburg Convention

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania during June the convention features an endorsement of Senator Knox for president. The embandment praised Knox as the first attorney general to fight for the people, arguing this loyalty to the populace makes him a fit successor to Roosevelt.

Penny Knox Teddy Harrisburg Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt

Bryan invited to LaPorte for airborne line ceremony

William Jennings Bryan has been invited to LaPorte Saturday June 15 to take part in ceremonies marking the first cars on the Chicago New York Air Line track section. Mayor Darrow coordinates the invitation by wire with the Nebraskan.

LaForte, Ltd Jine 5 William Jennings Bryan LaPorte Darrow

Estate Settled In South Bend Indiana

South Bend Indiana June 6 Edward B Swygart of 31 Pail Mizn receives 8900 in cash and one eighth of the estate amounting to 33000 with Susie J M Swygart a grandchild getting 11009 The estate has been in the courts about seven years and attorneys fees run over 30000.

South Bend Ind George Swygart Edward B. Swygart Seucile JM. Swygart Tno

Local real estate loan offerings from Raymer and Turnocks firms

Readable fragments show money loan terms from two lenders. Raymer Monger and Turnocks advertise real estate financing including small sums around two hundred dollars up to two thousand.

Raymer Monger

Wanted Mending Special Attention to Fine Work

Classified notice offers mending services with emphasis on fine work and satisfaction guaranteed. Moderate charges. Call location at 227 Division Street.

Call Division Street

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