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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1906

Page

8

Club, Social and Personal News Highlights

Regular meetings are planned for Ladies Catholic Foresters and Naomi Rebekah lodge with 7:30 start times. Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Association holds evening sessions at Jackson street clubroom. The E C Circle meetings with Mrs D F Wagner at 326 Jefferson street. Concord Chapter 101 R A M to confer Mark Master degree tomorrow evening. Queen Esther Circle meets Friday at 7:30 in the north church parlor due to a reception. Missionary Society of the Congregational church meets with Mrs R W Monger Friday at 2:30.

Naomi Rebekah Lodge Ex-Soldiers and Sailors Association Jackson Street E. C. Circle D. F. Wagner Jefferson Street Concord Queen Esther Methodist Church Marie Theis The Missionary Society of the Congregational Church R. W. Monger Fifth and Franklin Streets

Religious concert and meeting changes announced

The Ladies' Aid Society of St Pauls M E church Riverside will hold a religious concert in the church Friday evening May 4 with a free will offering. The Ladies Auxiliary of Clark Hospital will meet Friday at 2 30 at the Carnegie Library instead of the hospital.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of St Paul's M. EB. Church of Riverside Clark Hospital Carnegie Library Hospital

Wo man's Auxiliary Branch Meeting on Kingdom Growing

The St John's Branch of the women's auxiliary will meet Friday at 3 PM at the church. All interested in Kingdom Growing are invited to attend.

St. John's Woman's Auxiliary

Meeting for Elkhart Driving Club Held At Marchesseau’s

Tonight a revised gathering is planned at Marchesseau's Plumbing shop to boost attendance after a sparse turnout last night. Elkhart Driving Club organizers urge members to attend and participate in planned discussions.

Elkhart

Miss Ella Conn announces engagement of Ella Conn and Dr Elmer Hagenbaugh

Social notes list Ella Conn engagement to Dr Elmer Jasper Hagenbaugh of Downers Grove Illinois with wedding set for Wednesday May 16 at 4 PM at 1386 Saratoga Avenue Downers Grove Rev Fr Labonte officiated the Galena Illinois wedding of Andrew Masterson and Clara Palmer Loveland and their plan to reside in Galena Illinois Various club meetings followed including Fleur de Lis Club Alumni Association Epworth League and Northern Indiana Fraternal Ben Hur Congress activities with officers elected and installations noted. a social at Demarest home and readings by local ladies are described

Ella Conn Elmer Jasper Hagenbaugh Downer’s Grove Saratoga Avenue Downer's Grove Fr. Labonte Andrew Masterson Galena, Til Clara Palmer Loveland Elkhart Galena Mr. Masterson

Weather report for Elk Hart with temperature and wind data

Weather conditions for Elk hart over the 24 hours before today at 2 pm show a high of 76 and a low of 46 with wind at 23 mph. Sunrise is 4 47 and sunset 6 49 with the moonset at 1 39 am.

Elkhart

Wedding of an Esteemed Engineer and Charming Bride

A La Porte couple, Mr. and Mrs. Probst, celebrate a refined wedding with a well known Lake Shore engineer groom and a beloved bride. The home on 813 West Franklin Street is festively decorated. a three course collation followed the ceremony and the bride's cake was cut amid merriment led by Mrs. Ora Wasson. Gifted presents promise to brighten the couple's future home after May 10.

Ias Lake Shore Ora Wasson la Porte West Franklin Street

Kindergarten Party for Keith Landon Tittle

Keith Landon Tittle son of Mr and Mrs John S Landon of Sycamoore street entertained his kindergarten classmates and a few friends yesterday afternoon from 2 to 5 under the direction of Miss Anna Beck. Delicious refreshments were served.

Keith Landon Tittle John S. Landon Sycamore Street Anna Beck

Colonial Club Hosts Reunion for Minstrel Helpers

The Colonial Club held a reunion to honor friends outside the club who aided in the recent minstrel performance. The evening featured sparring contests and dialogue as amusements and a buffet luncheon was served.

Colonial Club

Local notes on town residents and visitors

Mrs Samuel Yoder is sick south of town Augustine Davis visits the city Guy McBride travels on business Harold Hain returns from Cassopolis and Carleton Washburne home from Chicago Fire Chief Wilford Grant visits South Bend Mrs Martin Held improving An eleven pound son born to Mr and Mrs Bart Nymy er C W Jack visits friends Alonzo Rodinbaugh operated on for appendicitis Mrs Victor Cramer of Philadelphia arrives for visit Alfred Magnus and Metta Canfield honeymoon Elkhart friends of Alfred Magnus attend Cards from Mammoth Cave Marion state Congregational meeting Huntington News Democrt Mrs why Henry and Mrs Fred Fetters visit John Planck family J H ell travels to Elkhart for eye operation

Samuel Yoder Augustine Davis Everal Guy McBride Goshen Busineass Harold Hain Cassopolis Carleton Washburne Chicago Wilford Grant South Tend Martin Held Indianavenue Torning Bart Nymyer Kendallville C. W. Jack Akhart Lake Shore Alonzo Rodinbaugh Worth the Park Hospital Victor Cramer Philadelphia F. 3. Pratt J. Gillingwater Beauty and the Beast Elkhart Alfred Magnus Elgin Metta Canfield Alsuv Wammoth Cave A. J. Baumgartner Lefa %Ollard W. J. Meader Marion Marion. Rev. Ogilvie Huntington News-Democrat Why Henry Fred Fetters Mkhart John Planck East Markket Street J. Hell H. McLachlan

Refugees to Live in Elkhart Amid City Displacement

The article quotes Mr. Wells saying San Francisco horrors are downplayed by newspapers. He notes 252,000 left via a single railroad and predicts the city will never be rebuilt, with tens of thousands more displaced and returning home.

Market Street San Francisco Mr. Wells

City Operator to Wed Soon

A city operator is soon to be married. A false alarm was turned in to the fire department from Box 8 at 11 o clock last night. Frank Wickwire installed an electrical automatic cash register in his saloon costing $500. A dog fight in front of Boyle and Brown’s store caused a commotion this morning. Elkhart Electric Co. advertises a coffee percolator that uses electricity to brew coffee quickly.

Frank Wickwire Boyle & Brownis Elkhart Electric Co

Horse Runs Loose In Front Of Troy Steam Laundry

A horse belonging to William Daub broke loose from its hitch in front of the Troy Steam Laundry office this morning. It crossed the street and was captured by the owner. Only damage was the torn harness.

William Daub Troy Steam Laundry

Agency Transfer for Queen Insurance in Elkhart

State agent John Fitzgerald transfers Queen Insurance agency in Elkhart to Otto E. Deal. Queen Insurance, once leading company of the Equitable Building and Loan agency, remains active in local commerce.

John Fitzgerald The Queen Insurance Company of ‘America Elkhart Otto E. Deal Queen Equitable Building’ & ‘Loan Agency

Owls Invited to Dowagiac Ceremony for Charter Nest

Elkhart and South Bend Owls receive invitation from supreme organizer Bert Overly to Dowagiac tonight to institute a nest with fifty charter members at the ceremony.

Elkhart South Bend Bert Overly Dowagiac

Mishawaka Clerks Affiliate With National Postal Union

Messrs Cotton and Etter of the Mishawaka post office met with local members of the National Postal Clerks Association. Mishawaka clerks recently joined the national organization in a conference last evening.

Messrs. Cotton and Etter Mishawaka National Postal Clerks’ Association

Traction project proposes Napanee funding plan

Co F Knowlton promoting the Ft Wayne & South Bend traction line and associated with the Air Line Traction company convened a Napanee business meeting at Coppes Hotel to outline funds needed Locke township would raise 8000 dollars and the Nappanee portion in Union township 7000 by subscription with stock issuance.

Nappanee Union Township

Memorial Program for Eagles at Bucklen Opera House

The memorial service for the Eagles is set for Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Bucklen Opera House with delegations from South Bend Warsaw and Kendallville present. The program includes piano selections announcements prayers musical numbers quartet and oration followed by a benediction and assembly at Eagle Hall.

A. Kallen Harry Burr Darling Benediction Presse Teat BF. A. Johnson South Bend Warsaw Kendallville Eagle Hall Opera Cleveland

Salem Proughs Barn Destroyed by Fire Causes and Losses

Children playing with matches set fire to Salem Proughs barn in Eaton township LaGrange county last Saturday. The 30 by 52 foot barn, built ten years ago, was totally destroyed. Prough, employed in Elkhart at the Lake Shore freight house, estimates his loss at about $500 with only $300 insured.

Salem Prough Eaton Township LaGrange County Prough

Mrs Mary Treash Dies at 60 in Beardsley Avenue Home

Mrs Mary Treash of Beardsley Avenue died at 1 40 this afternoon at her residence corner of Liberty and Beardsley aged 60 years. She leaves a husband and several children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the local undertaker.

Mary Treash Beardsley Avenue Liberty

Premier Witte Is Dismissed in Russia

In St. Petersburg on May 3 Premier Witte, long the central figure in Russian public life, was dismissed ignominiously. Former Interior Minister Goremykin succeeds him, a move that astonishes many as Goremykin is viewed as reactionary. The crisis deepens as Witte exits unwept amid reactionary rejoicing and liberal distrust.

St. Petersburg Witte Russia Goremykin Count Witte

When the Next Crisis Strikes The Emperor Calls Witte Back

A historical note suggests the emperor may recall Sergei Witte from retirement to handle a looming crisis. The plan is to summon the statesman to lead economic and administrative efforts amid upheaval.

Witte

Thankful note from Vandorstan family to Sykes clerks

The Vandorstan family expresses thanks to the clerks of H. B. Sykes and Co. for their kindness in sending flowers for the funeral of husband and father.

H. B. Sykes ,& Co H. J. Vandorstan

Card of Thanks from Fred Wilcox family

The family expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown during their bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilcox extend thanks to friends for kind acts and thoughts.

Fred Wilcox

Friday Bargains Spark Opening Season on the St. Joseph

Launch owners prepare for season on the St. Joseph river with repairs and upgrades. Local ads detail sample shoe sale and a long list of discount goods including gloves, sunbonnets, linens, gowns, and home furnishings from 5 to 50 cents.

St. Joseph River Tred Seidel

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Ladies Catholic Foresters Fleur de Lis Eion Busk Washington Street Lillian Leicester Alumni Association Julie 1 Epworth League M. A. Demarest Earl Parker Mabel White Smalley Keefe Hiatt Wilson Lyons Macklem L. H. Martin Demarest Miles Liesel Brighton Beach Isale Ra A Elkhart County Eagles Eton Harrison Kiefer Amin
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