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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
7
A jumble of social gatherings and notices fills the Auburn page. Meetings of the 2A club with Mrs. Ott of West Lexington and the Ladies of Progressive Hive attract residents. Decorations, missionary society sessions, and pirate supper plans are announced, along with personal travels and performances by Prof. R. Floydas and cornetist A Courturier.
Lydia Elizabeth Hege daughter of Mr and Mrs Urich Hege 500 State street married Williams Walters at the Hege home last evening Rev M S Bachman officiated before about eighty guests. The couple will occupy a West Lexington avenue house after completion and plan an eastern trip this summer. The event featured a Lohengrin march by William Hege and a smilax fern canopy with palms and bridal wreaths.
This morning nineteen men worked on the city rock pile while last night twenty one people were sheltered in the city police station. Osceola postmaster Wilbur Crull and HB Duckwall visited the city and reported a fine catch of bluegills in the St Joe river near Osceola yesterday.
At 9 15 last night a horse belonging to United States Express Company was found running at large at the corner of Jackson and Second streets. Officer Little took charge of the animal and put him in Fishes livery barn after which he notified the company manager.
Mrs Nellie Nellist of 725 Oakland Avenue reported her four year old son missing yesterday evening at 5 oclock. Half an hour later she phoned to say the child had been found at a neighbor's house.
Christopher Barnes reported a loss of two small pigs after a disturbance at the railroad area at 10 40 pm. Police Officers Little and Roth responded, finding the scene quiet upon arrival. Residents described as modern club members hosted a social session and initiation events afterward.
Mrs Ira Miller of South Main Street is quite ill. William Trachsel of Hickory Street has returned to duty as a traveling salesman after a bout with tonsillitis. The item lists various sick and absent individuals in a short community notice.
Jacob Erb died at 12 28 last evening at 306 Beardsley avenue from a complication of diseases. He was fifty eight years and eleven months old a blacksmith by trade who had lived in this city for several years born in Canada. Surviving wife Margaret Erb and one brother Moses Erb. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess during the event, with attendees noting a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a focus on community engagement.
Barn to Mr and Mrs Vatlie Heier of 7108 Ninth street a boy. The stork made its visit to the Fieler home last evening.
The funeral for John Sowers was held at 1 30 this afternoon at his home on Ayesavire street with Rev Beeks delivering the sermon and burial at Oak Ridge cemetery Goshen. J G Browne a B and O supervisor found dead in Mt Clemens Michigan was brought here by the Big Four and prepared at 505 Macrian street. Short services are set for Saturday at 10 and burial at Waterloo Indiana at 11 25 with a German Evangelical minister to preach.
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy to prevent impurities and constipation. Promotes free sample offer from Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois and lists prices 50c and 1.00. Also touts Urino Laxative fruit Syrup as a milder option for women and children with a booklet and sample at drug stores.
The S S GC BEB of the Brethren church will host a noodle supper at J Sigerfocs residence 1715 Fiddlebury Street Friday evening May 3 admission 20 cents Proceeds support church activities.
Grace Lutheran church women of the first division plan a market at Thornton Bros. undertaking parlors Saturday afternoon. C. G. Curtis advertises daily arrivals of 8 beautiful rugs. The Merchants Hotel reopens today as a high class temperate family house offering day boarders and meals.
Uniform Bank and Woodmen of the World announce a Friday evening event at McKean hall on May 8. A help wanted ad seeks a woman to assist with house cleaning two days next week. Also a bike sale promotes best equipped bicycles at lower prices through Harry Shaffer's.
Bright's testimony recounts kidney pain and full recovery after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. drug store. Six years later he confirms that the remedy cured him and enabled normal work with no inconvenience. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets sole U S agents.
Prominent San Francisco architect Delbert Coulter says Electric Bitters fully endorse all claims about the tonic medicine. He praises its prompt treatment of stomach liver and kidney disorders and its system-building effects. Sold for 50 cents at Houseworth Bros drug store as a top blood purifier.
Itches and skin eruptions are eased by Dean's Ointment offering quick relief and lasting cures. Available for fifty cents at any drug store.
A court case involves piano maker Geo Schaff and a suit filed twice alleging disputes over monthly payments or duties tied to a Home Dhone arrangement. The fragmentary text suggests litigation about piano related matters and recurring monthly obligations.
A fragmentary quote recalls ancestors traveling the iron road and a golden age before present. The voice attributes it to St Pierre, framing a reverent meditation on history and progress.
An old advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for ill health caused by impure blood. It claims the product strengthens the stomach bowels and liver and purifies the blood by addressing faulty digestion and sluggish digestion.
An Elkhart city postcard novelty ad touts Timmins souvenir store offerings. It highlights new subjects and handsome weekly postal card views available at the Timmins premises. If unavailable, alternatives are suggested.
An abstracted old classified note advertises money to loan on real estate and promotes Best gas engines and mantles at Shaffer’s, with mentions of Harry Shaffer and Grey Motor engines in a historical broadcast tone.
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