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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

5

Local Club and Church Group Meetings Announced

The S J Club meets with Louis Pressler Friday afternoon. Ben Hur elects officers Saturday night. Mayflower Chorus rehearses at 8 15 this evening at the Congregational church. Clark hospitalAuxiliary meets Friday at Carnegie Library at 3 pm. E C Circle with Mrs William Leister Friday evening. Woman's Missionary Society meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm at Mrs Babb's home on West Lexington Avenue. Gentlemen guests expected.

Congregational Church Clark Hospital Carnegie Library E. C. Circle Wm. Leister Marion Street Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian ‘Church

Social Club Outing and River Excursions

Members of the 06 club and guests plan a lakeside afternoon with Mrs Ed Ziese at Klinger lake. Eighteen from Charles Monger’s Methodist Sunday School enjoyed a lantern ride on the St Joseph river with a picnic supper. Twenty from Mr Monger’s Trinity M F church class took a river excursion stopping at Mosquito Glenn for games and refreshments.

06 Club Ed. Ziese Klinger Lake Charles Monger Methodist Church St. Joseph River Monger Trinity M. F Church Mosquito Glenn

Progressive Hive Ladies Sew for San Francisco Earthquake Sufferers

The Progressive Hive met in an all day session at Mrs Moulton's to sew for earthquake relief. At noon they had a picnic dinner and at four o clock served ice cream and cake to finish the day.

Progressive Hive Moulton San Francisco

Ladies Dined At 6 O Clock With Welty Hostess

Mrs Charles Welty entertained six ladies at a six o'clock dinner last evening. Attending were Mrs G W Long Mrs C F Black of Goshen Miss Blanche Stevens of Battle Creek Miss Dell Whitehead of New Paris Miss Edna Jackson and Miss Edith Bonwell of Detroit.

Charles’ Welty G. W. Long C F. Black Goshen Blanch Stevens Battle Creek Dell Whitehead New Paris Edn Jackson Edith Bonwell Detroit

Ort and Diehl Wed at Lutheran Parsonage

William H Ort of this city and Mrs Cora Diehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Diehl who live five miles north on Edwardsbur road were married yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev Rice. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Charle W Kantz and after the ceremony the newly married couple went to their newly furnished home at 03 South Main street. Mr Ort is employed as a machinist at the Geneva Manufacturing Company's plant.

William ‘H. Ort Cora Diehl Andrew Diehl Edwardsbur Road

Women's Home Mission Society Meets at Mrs Graham's

The First Baptist church group held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs H A Graham’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Devotion led by Mrs A J Dills opened the program with the day’s topic Being in Cuba and Porto Rico presented by Dr Haywood.

Women’s Home Mission Society of the First Baptist Church

Miss Ros Ernst and Joseph J Goeller Wed at St Joseph Church

Miss Ros Ernst daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ernst east of Mishawaka and Joseph J Goeller formerly of South Bend now of Elkhart were married yesterday morning at 8 in St Josephs Catholic church Rev L A Moench officiated. Miss Isabelle Ernst was bridesmaid and Otto M Goeller was best man. The couple left for eastern points and will be at home after August 1 in Elkhart.

South Bend Tribunne Ros. Ernst John Ernst Mishawaka Joseph J Goeller Elkhart St. Joseph’s Catholic Church L. A. Moench Isabelle Ernst Otto M. Goeller John Goeller oGeller

Marriage of Winifred Collins to Charles Hilert

Miss Winifred Collins and Mr Charles Hilert wed in a late evening ceremony at 7 o clock in the rectory of St Vincent's. Rev Fr Boeckelmann presided. Loretta Collins and a brother attended the couple.

Miles Weather Record Report

Weather conditions for Flkc hart for the 24 hours preceding 2 o'clock today show a high of 94 and a low of 70 with wind at 19 mph. Sunrise 4 18, sunset 7 30, moon sets 11 50 p m.

Out-of-town guests attend wedding of Hilbert couple

The ceremony honored the groom J. Hilbert and bride with many beautiful presents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Swinton of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schuur of Goshen. Miss Celia Murphy of South Bend attended, as did J. Fred Emerson and William Hilbert, father of the groom from Adamsville, Michigan. The couple will be at home after July 10 at 702 South Main Street.

George Swinton Chicago Martin Schuur Goshen Celia Murphy South Bend J. Fred Emerson William Hilbert Adamsville Mich Hilbert South Main Street

Personal notes from Ho city and neighboring towns

Postoffice Inspector Burr visited Ho city today. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Chicago, Elkhart, Brady street, and Sugar Grove. Reports mention health issues, travel to Oakwood Park, a birthday in Toledo, and a dangerous injury recovery in Charlotte.

Postofice Burr Ho City K. Nadel Chicago Lenna Bickel Wolf ‘Ake Henry Ruth Wakarusa Navenport Puterbaugh Sugar Grove Henry Wintner Oakwood Park Elkhart Benj. Duncan Anna Gibbon Topeka Ind Clark Hospital Esterday John O'Neil South Third’ Street Toledo Miennen Dyer Charlotte Mich Nappanee Jos. Bush Con Henry Neely John Killean Grand Rapids Oy Niles Sun Micks Pauline Elkart Zoe Abbott Wm. Graham Etna Green Milo Cluen Elhart Michael Ywazen Douglas Guy Warsaw Albert Nusbaum Dkhart H. Brubaker Catherine Bryan Twkhart W. A. Babenek Nappanee News Cullers Josephy Bash Tno Tash Theer E. A. Fisher George Warner Cassypolis

Heaths And Funerals In Dowagiac And South Bend Regions

G W Crawford of Dowagiac a traveling man died after a brief pneumonia illness. Elias McBurger a farmer of Deedsville Ind died at his daughter's home in South Bend following two weeks of paralysis at age 81. John Hosey Sr died at his South Bend home Tuesday afternoon at age 52 leaving a daughter and five sons.

G. W. Crawford Dowagiac City Indiana Elias ‘McBurger Deeds- Sviile Ind South Bend John Hosey Hom

Baseball Signals And Notable Ganzel Family Reunion

The text discusses catcher signals affecting pitching and batter timing, names several players as top in various roles, and notes a Ganzel family reunion in Kalamazoo with five sons active in baseball and Miss June Ganzel joining John Ganzel in Grand Rapids.

Ganzel Kalamazoo Charlie John Ganzel Miss June Grand Rapids

Barber Ed Miller vents on ball players and umpires

Ed Miller the barber laments that players show ups and downs while criticizing umpires as rotten. He wishes someone like an umpire could be jumped on after cutting a friend, noting batting averages don’t prove players’ worth.

Miller

Circle ice cream sales netted about fifteen dollars

The Circle reported proceeds from ice cream sales totaling around $15. This brief item notes the fundraising or revenue figure without additional details on event or organizers.

Lady Maccabees to Meet at McKean's Hall Saturday

Lady Commander Minnie Olds calls a meeting of the Lady Maccabees at McKean's Hall Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock for initiation. The fraternal group seeks to organize new members and discuss upcoming activities.

Minnie Olds Lady Maccabees McKean’s Hall

Lake Shore and Other Railroads Battle Over City Speed

Lake Shore and Other Railroads note Manchester indignant over a six mile an hour limit. Big Four UFO gates could force trains to speed through the town. Crop reports show wheat and oats improving across 124 points. Lake Shore runs a special to Grand Rapids. Boiler inspector John German injured by hot scales. worker John Pipe injured at the roundhouse.

eSene Winona Indianapolis Elkhart Manchester Big Four Ford Wood John German Lake Shore John Pipe Round House

Minor City Items and Local Notes

The son of George Bender of South Prairie street sprained his arm. Heffner and Co began rewiring the Hotel Bucken this morning. Antlers were placed on City Fireman Earl Dotson and Emil Peterson by the Elkhart Elks last night. David Walter, who found an ancient silver cross near the St. Joseph river weeks ago, sold it to Mr. Criddett near Indianapolis and has received inquiries from Michigan Ohio and parts of Illinois.

George Bender South Prairie Street Earl Dotson Emil Peterson Elkhart Elks David Walter St. Joseph River Criddett Indianapolis Michigan Ohio Ilinois

Eight-pound son born to Mr and Mrs Emil Rodewald

A twelve pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rodewald of Oakland Avenue yesterday.

Emil Rodewald Oakland Avenue

Seven Train Looters Arrested In Louisville Yard Raid

In Louisville Kentucky on June 28 seven men suspected of planning a train robbery were arrested while rifling a freight car in the Southern railroad yards.

Louisville Cdr Southern Railroad

Bryan Endorsed by Wisconsin Democrats in Convention

Milwaukee June 28 Democrats in the state convention enthusiastically endorsed William J. Bryan for president. The platform released this afternoon unqualifiedly supported his candidacy.

Milwaukee Wis William J. Bryan

Changes in Bill Advancing Public Building Allocations

Washington June 28 Senate committee on public buildings and grounds reported changes to the House public building bill. A new Lafayette Indiana appropriation of 60000 was added. South Bend’s allocation increased to 100000 while Crawfordsville’s funding was struck out entirely.

Washington Senate Committee On Public Buildings Senate House Lafayette Ind South Bend Crawfordsville

James Walker to Officiate at Elkhart Fourth of July Races

James Walker of Coldwater Michigan, licensed in both major trotting associations, will serve as starter at the Elkhart Driving Park Fourth of July events. Known for starting races with authority, he has guided top trotters such as John Gentry and Star Pointer. Bonnie Girl is among entries noted, with Sutton of Topeka also listed.

Elkhart James Walker Coldwater Mich Walker

Passage of phone trust resolution faces Kinlock pressure

Delegates urge passage of a resolution while denouncing independent firms using Kellogg products as traitors to the movement. A Kinlock Telephone Company representative warns the measure could force the firm out of business or require it to pay Kellogg supplies.

Kellogg Kinlock Telephone. Company of Illinois Misouri Kinlock Company

MEAT DEALERS HELD

Indianapolis June 28 judge issued warrants against meat dealers for selling bad meat. The defendants Harry Matzke Henry Coleman Joseph Cook William Grund and Frank Fitz posted bonds of 300 each for their appearance in the criminal court. No trial date was set.

Indianapolis C&piases Alford Harry Matzke Henry’ Coleman Joseph Cook William Grund Frank Fitz

Saloonists Bury Beer as Prohibition Tactic in Kansas City

Kansas City saloonkeepers fought back against the renewed crusade by burying kegs of beer and bar fixtures to prevent destruction. The move reflects ongoing tensions in the temperance drive during the June 28 period.

Kansas City Kas

Colonial club disbands after dwindling interest

The organization known as the Colonial club, a young men's group, has disbanded after about three years of existence due to decreasing interest.

Colonial ‘Club

Hearing on restraining order in trust company case

The court overruled the motion to dissolve the injunction and ordered the trust company to post a bond covering all acts as receiver. Barneys' attorneys argued the court could not issue such an injunction, while the receiver represented many policy holders and faced continued restraining order actions.

Barneys Cam Dodge

Court orders restraint on disposal of property for creditors

The order bars General Secretary of the Epworth Richard C. Barney and the League in Chicago from disposing of any property that could be turned into assets for creditors.

The Epworth Richard C. Barney League Chicago

Epworth League Biennial Convention Opens in Logansport

The Twelfth Biennial Indiana Epworth League convention convened in Logansport with sessions lasting until July 1. Miss Margaret Wilson of the city joined the program, presenting The Station Plan. The Logansport District Epworth League also held its seventeenth annual convention concurrently with a program featuring Cabinet meetings, an Address of Welcome by Rev J M Haines, and responses by Rev J M Canse.

Indiana State Epworth Logansport Margaret Wilson Epworth M. ‘Haines

Also Mentioned on This Page

the. S. J. Club Louis Pressler Miles Heaths and Funerals Pees Hans Jaley Epicure Bill Kling Griffith Cow Roper Mike Lynch Sancr Fred Clarke Dick Cooley Bresnahan Connie Mack Lajoie Matthewson Fraternal News Lake Shore and Other Railroads Heffner ‘& Co Bucken Ya Lee Oei Mee Ewe Mrs. Potts Bryan Nadindla Edward Jones Mount. Sterling Kentucky Nadinda Fiadinola National Toilet Co Paris Tenn Bentz. & Co
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