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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
8
Peri baskets may hang on posts or be placed on brackets above. Japanese bamboo holders nailed to posts can hold water and fresh flowers or soil with creeping plants. Large lard buckets filled with nasturtiums create a bright front porch display. Chinese vegetable baskets add decorative value if available. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The piece outlines summer fashion leaning toward bridal gray and lighter street frocks. It highlights tailored gray street dresses, taffeta and voile mixes, soutache trims, and severe yet elegant designs from leading tailors, with white and pastel palettes for dainty frocks and summer outfits.
Fragmentary text from the page mentions pupils and an accident with garbled names and terms. No clear entities or events are readable to summarize into a full item.
Elkhart was chosen to host the Northern Indiana Baptist Association convention next year at Kingsbury. Rev. Ingram E. Bill of Michigan City spoke on The Bible as the Twentieth Century Book. Officers were elected led by Rev. J. D. Fradenburg as moderator and George Wade as clerk. A women’s convention session featured Miss Mary Ey Thompson. Trustees were named to plan a church building for Indiana Harbor.
Real estate transfers include Solomon C Stahley and wife conveying a lot in Nappanee to A B Yoder Martha A Garland and husband move to Elkhart Goshen area with Jonas Hartzler trustee transferring a lot to Ellen. totals appear as one dollar consideration.
A city council session featured a heated school board ballot pitting Gotwalt against Godfrey with nine council members present. Plans to improve Grace Lane Cemetery were discussed as the mayor urged city control of all lots and cemetery funding limitations were noted.
Bertha Krupp the wealthiest girl alive is set to marry after years of control over the Krupp empire in Essen Germany. The suitor remains secret with rumors of prince or poor physician. Bertha’s income and her family holdings totaling tens of millions are outlined along with ownership of Essen and Westphalia mines.
The article describes highly embroidered picture blouses featuring peau de cygne waists and dull silk embroidery in soft cloud green and pink tones. It highlights bouque t motifs of small flowers and elaborate frillings along the waist yoke and sleeves, noting fashion tastes and accessories.
Reports describe Dude Shaw steering the nineteenth precinct Republican caucus in Elkhart. Coppy Silvers slate appeared anti Simstar but proved straight for Silvers as Ziesel delegates shifted ballots to split support. Silvers ticket won with Ziesel followers aiding the outcome while Ziesel delegates were relegated to minor roles.
The jury in the Susan Mast versus George B. Son case reportedly stood divided and unable to reach a verdict. Judge Dodge discharged the twelve jurors after reports of disagreement and irregular proceedings in the courtroom. Extra sections were added to the doctors convention and meetives of Christian Scientists at Boston.
A trial court ruled in favor of the Creamery Receive Judgment Sail Farmer by Jean Crystal Creamery Co against Josey Htod for subscribing to stock and failing to pay. The plaintiff presented evidence of the stock agreement and nonpayment leading to the verdict.
A Nea Chistony high school prom ended unexpectedly after an incident disrupted the event. Officials are reviewing footage and interviewing attendees to determine what occurred and whether disciplinary action is needed.
City officials discuss attracting a new industry to the area with Mr Markel Sue exploring inducements. Officials say it is too early to reveal the company name or exact location, but prospecting suggests potential job creation.
Residents on West Jefferson Street report persistent low water pressure hindering lawn sprinkling. They have complained to the Water Co without relief.
Burr post office inspector recommends removing Charles Minchenburg as postmaster of Denham Pulaski County after failure to call for help during a robbery at the office. John Sturtevant of Chicago has been arrested in connection with the heist.
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