Local Club Events and Meetings Hit Schedule
The Jefferson Street Bible class meets with Mrs John Gampher on Friday evening. The Elkhart Woman's Club Domestic Science dept shifts to Tuesday. The Young Ladies Prayer Band gathers Friday at 7 30 in Trinity M E Church with Naomi Wilson reader. B P Circle meets Mrs William Minneker 117 1 2 West Jackson Friday. St Johns Cadets drill at the armory tomorrow at 7 pm.
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Jefferson Street
John Gampher
Young, Ladies’ Prayer Band
Trinity
B. P. Circle
William Minneker
West Jackson Street
St. John’s
Cotillion planned by South Bend club on April seventeenth
Harry Arnold is expected to read cotillion at South Bend on April 17 hosted by the Married Folks Dancing Club. Ten couples enjoyed a matinee by Anderson's hall with Fred Edwards on piano. Grace Lutheran Riverside Ladies Aid met to sew at Mrs. C. Royalty's home then refreshments were served. Hazel Wishart hosted guests for a picnic and vaudeville afterward, with Addie Shafer and Nellie Clark visiting from South Bend.
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Harry Arnold
South Bend
Anderson’s Hall
Fred Edwards
Ladies Aid Society
Grace Lutheran Church of Riverside
C. Royalty
Cedar Street
Hazel Wishart
Addie Shafer
Nellie Clark
Wishart
Miss Hazel Davis Hosts Fleur de Lis Club Event
Miss Hazel Davis of 120 Pacific street hosted the Fleur de Lis Club gathering last evening. A guessing contest awarded first prize to Gertrude Barnes, second to Bertha Leicester, and third to Mrs. Mills. Refreshments followed.
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Hazel Davis
Pacific Street
Gertrude Barnes
Bertha Leicester
Mrs. Mills
Neighborhood Club Finishes Card Party Series
A dozen ladies near Jackson street concluded a pleasant afternoon of card parties led by Mrs A J Moody of West Jackson street. First prize went to Mrs Kirkwood. second to Mrs Allen Cook. Refreshments enriched the entertaining event.
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Jackson Street
A. J. Moody
West Jackson Street
Kirkwood
Allen Cook
Carpenter John Neu Weds Kesiah Lutman at Home
John Neu a well known carpenter and Kesiah Lutman were quietly married last evening at 818 Cleveland Avenue. Rev L S Fisher of the First Evangelical church performed the ceremony with Mrs Grace Method as sole witness. The couple began housekeeping at Neu's home. Neu's first wife died of heart failure about five years ago on Middlebury Street.
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John Neu
Kesiah Lutman
Surprise kitchen shower honors Mrs Collier after marriage
A kitchen shower for Mrs. Je J Collier, recently married, was held at 1113 Harrison Street yesterday. Arranged by Mrs. Jack Brigel, it featured music and social activities, with refreshments served. Attendees included Misses Anna and Florence Bickel, Tida Gretmer, Grace Lown, Laura Yoder, Kate Stenberg, Lucy Smith, and Mrs. August Fitz and Mrs. Jack Brigel.
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Je. J.“ Collier
Harrison Street
Jack Brigel
Anna
Florence, Bickel
Tida
Gretmer
Grace Lown
Laura Yoder
Kate Stenburg
Lucy Smith
August. Fitz
Mrs Catherine Raymer Hosts Compliment Dinner
Mrs Catherine Raymer and daughter Olive hosted guests for a 6 o'clock dinner in Avilla Indiana. Rev and Mrs W B Hellopeter attended from Avilla. The menu was elaborate and guests recited read or sang from James Whitcomb Riley. Bonbons and carnations were favors. Rev Hellopeter will return home Friday.
Trainer’s hand injured by revolver‑gun accident at Bucklen Opera
A premature discharge of a revolver by a trained horse injured trainer Charles Barrymore at Bucklen’s opera house. The blank cartridge burned tissue as the animal pulled the trigger too soon, tearing ligaments near the thumb. Barrymore left stage for medical care. Prof Ordécker trips his horses to Valparaiso for a new engagement.
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E. K
Crocker
Bucklen’ Opera House
Charles Barrymore
Prof
Ordécker
Valparaiso
Sprainted Back Injury at Warren Hill Grocery
John Nichols of the Warren Hill Grocery sprained his back this afternoon after slipping on the rear store steps. He remained at the store despite significant pain.
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HILL
John Nichols
Warren Hill Grocery Department
Elkhart Plumbing and Heating Company Incorporation
Elkhart gains a new corporation named Plumbing and Heating Company with capital stock of $2,000. Directors listed are Frank R. Flynn, Vincent J. Flynn, and John F. Flynn.
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NEW“ Elkhart Company
The
Elkhart
Plumbing and Heating Company
New rail service to run St. Joseph to South Bend by June
The South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway will open between St. Joseph Michigan and South Bend Indiana. By May 1 contractors will finish track and a 20 foot longer set of cars will be added. A morning start at 6 o clock with a car every 45 minutes through the day. Round trip fares are 80 cents to Niles and $1 to South Bend. The 35 mile line has 20 miles of improved bed between South Bend and Berrien Springs. Ten new elegant apartment cars will debut in June with six freight and baggage cars forming the two freights for summer fruit traffic.
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South Bend, & Southern Michigan’ Railway
St. Joseph
Mich
South Bend
Berrien
Springs
Immunity Ruling Impacts Beef Trust Indictments
Chicago March report notes five meatpacking firms Armour Packing Armour Co Cudahy Swift Co and related officials were denied witness immunity in anti trust cases. Jury action may be delayed until fall with maximum penalties 125 000 across five counts.
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Chicago
J. R. Garfield
Armour Packing ‘Company
Armour & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Fairbank Canning Company
Swift & Co
J. Ogden Armour
Charles W. Armour
Louis F. Swift
Edward F. Swift
Charles N. Swift
Edward Cudahy
Arthur F. Evans
L.A. Carton
Edward Morris
Ira N. Morris
Arthur. Meeker
T. J. Connors
Patrick A. Valentine
A. H. Veeder
Robert C. ._McManus
D. E. Hartwell
Humphrey
Washington
Bureau of’ Corporations
Oil
Steel” Trust
Garfield
Hamilton Not to Appear in New York Life Insurance Case
Fragmentary text indicates a legal matter involving Hamilton and the New York Life Insurance Company. A reply was sent on a Wednesday, with reference to a legislative or court action. Details are unclear due to damaged wording.
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New. York
Hamilton
New-York
LifeInsurance
Deny
English traveling salesmen and private dining room ritual
A fragmented reminiscence describes a homely private dining room where travelers share a table and waiters show deference. It notes an unwritten rule of dropping a halfpenny for traveling schools and orphanages, and contrasts English salesmen with American peers in manners and hotel boot polishing practices.
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England
America
Bride Extracts Vow of Temperance From Groom
A Baltimore News item recounts a wedding vow where the bride forces sobriety on her husband. Shortly after the honeymoon he returns home smelling of alcohol and admits his gin drinking, prompting the bride to realize the vow may apply even to such disclosures.
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The
Baltimore News
Ri¢Kéy
Elkhart Council Delays Bond Action Amid Profit and Fire Disputes
The council postponed bond action to spring on Hazelton's recommendation as city finances hinge on a sinking fund and higher property values. Hazleton notes four years of no rate hikes while paying five percent interest, predicting solvency for 20 years. A health board request to curb hogpen nuisances is referred to the ordinance committee, and South Side fire protection complaints prompt staffing and station relocation discussions.
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City of
Elkhart
Graham
Gotwalt
Hazelton
Board of Health
South Side
Brubaker
Oakland. Avenue
the Central
Folded Milanau 2 Deposit Mention Reveals Pledge
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Milanau deposit of two pounds and a folded item, suggesting a financial pledge or security detail. No clear names or dates are readable. Further readable context is needed to confirm the event or party involved.
John Stanley Buried After Lake Shore Yard Death
The remains of John Stanley killed by an engine in the Lake Shore yards Monday morning were laid to rest this afternoon.
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John "Stanley
John Stanley
Political Memo Says Republicans Guilty of Bad Faith
A Washington telegram reports that the railroad trainmen of Eikhart sent a memorial to Congress accusing the Republican party of failing to fulfill pledges. The memorial seeks immigration restrictions and limits on federal court judges.
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Washington
Eikhart
Congress
Easter attire drives shoppers to Warren Hill Co
Copyright 1996 Byrg Euster Brown Co promotes spring tops and suits ahead of Easter. Men youths and boys offered topcoats at 10 and 15 dollars and all wool tailored suits at 15 or 20 dollars. Stores invite customers to view assortment and decide soon to avoid missing out.
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Byrg
Euster Brown Co
Warren Hill Company
McM Smith Presses City Over Ten-Year Grants
McM Smith told the board that the city has never aided his company and that every privilege sought in ten years has been refused. He offered to improve city service if Elkhart shows earnest good faith and agreed to meet officials again next week.
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Mecm
Smith
Elkhait’s
Miles Weather Record Elkhart Conditions Forecase
Weather record notes Elk hart with 24 hour period ending today at 2. Highest temperature 88 degrees and lowest 11 degrees. Wind velocity recorded. Snow near 1 to 4 inches.
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Elkhart
Beulah Church Receives New Pastor From Wakarusa
The Beulah Mennonite Brethren in Christ church in Beulah will get Rev. A B Yoder of Wakarusa as pastor after Rev. Rudy, who had led the Elkhart pulpit, was transferred to Nappanee. Rev. Yoder previously served as Presiding Elder and has pastored the Elkhart congregation. The change follows actions by the Indiana and Ohio conference session.
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Indiana and
Ohio
Mennonite “Brethren In Christ Church
Beulah Church
Rudy
Elkhart
Nappanee
A.B. Yoder
Wakarusa
Yoder
Hikhart
Beulah
Curtis. O
Tinners and Solderers Wanted at Davis Acetylene Co
Davis Acetylene Co seeks skilled tinners and solderers for immediate employment. Applicants should bring experience in metal joining and be available for full time work at the plant location. Apply in person with references.
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Davis Acetylene ‘Co
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Elkhart Woman’s Club
the’ Martinf
Levi Mann Brake
Epeets On
Prof. Crocker
Bucklen
Fowler
McM. Smith
Miles
Rev. Rudy
Ca Bibessa Meise
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