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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1906

Page

8

Community notices announce meetings for several organizations

Announcements list regular and special meetings for Catholic Lady Foresters Jefferson Street Bible Class Fleur de Lis club Modern Maccabees Harry S Chester I O F certificates for new exames Hoosier lodge No 163 I A of Machinists last musicale May 19 at McKean hall with invitations to members families friends refreshments dancing and cards for a good time Committee invites attendance

Hoosier Lodge No. 163 I. A. of Machinists McKean Hall

Pratt Birthday Dinner With a Dozen Guests

Mr and Mrs George Pratt hosted a six oclock dinner for a dozen friends marking Mr Pratts birthday. The Ladies of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting Tuesday night initiating six new members and serving refreshments. Kenwood Golf Club announces grounds open with a $10 season privilege offer.

Mrs. George Pratt Mr. Pratt Ladies of the Eastern Star F. K. Fernald Kenwood Golf Club

Birthday Celebration at 613 Franklin Street

Mrs Ed Scheltorf was surprised by about twenty five friends at her birthday anniversary on Franklin Street. The evening featured games and social chat followed by luncheon.

Alumni Association Meeting Yields No Firm Plans

Reports from committees were heard with no definite programs decided. The gathering followed the High School meeting last eve ning and included other social club and court activities.

Wedding Announcement for Robert J Schutts and Virginia Watts

Friends of Robert J Schutts formerly of Elkhart announce his May 1 wedding to Miss Virginia Watts of Scranton Pa. The O K Club met at West Crawford street with Mrs and Mrs Charles Helman hosting. Progressive Pedro was the highlight of the evening. Mrs J Nichols won a manicuring set prize. William Frank won the gent s first prize a hat brush. Mrs Mr Paulus and A Beebe won the booby prize. An exceptionally good time was had by all.

Robert J. Schutts Elkhart Virginia Watts Scranton, Pa O. K Charles Helman West Crawford Street Pedro J. Nichols William Frank

Miss Florence Yates Hosts Grace Lutheran Sunday School

Miss Florence Yates of West Lexington Avenue entertained Grace Lutheran Sunday School classmates. The group enjoyed guessing games and other amusements with refreshing delicacies completing an all around good time.

Florence Yates Lexington Avenue Grace Lutheran

Topeka Trip Ends With Sunburned Party

Mrs. Charles Hatfield Mrs. Charles Poyser Miss Georgia Bubeck and Miss Lulu Bowser formed a mirthful party to Topeka yesterday. They rode interurban to Goshen and returned by hack where they were royally entertained by Mr and Mrs Lon Poyser. A badly sun burned party is the result of the overland excursion by hack. A merry time is reported.

Charles Hatfield Charles Poyser Georgia Bubeck Lulu Bowser Topeka Goshen Hack Lon Poyser

Marriage of Miss Conn Celebrated Amid Decorations

A small ceremony noted the marriage of Miss Ella Conn. The bride appeared in a simple service with her guardian Mr. Baldwin presiding. Grandnieces of Miss Conn participated in a light reception, and decorations by the club and Mrs. Jc Hearts were praised.

Ella Conn Baldwin

Weather Record for Falk Hart City 24 Hours

Weather report lists highest temperature 90, lowest 66, wind speed miles per hour. Sunrise 4 29, sunset 7 05, moonrise 2 05 a m.

Falkhart

Mission program highlights world missionary theme

The evening featured Ty U with a piano organ duet by Miss Rutl Mann and Helen Kolb. Rev L A Beeks spoke on missionary work from a church perspective quoting Christ as the true missionary. Mrs M A Tompkins and Lea Vitt shared notes on Mrs Mary Clement Leavitt. Rev Spear discussed India and customs, with Mr Stewart performing piano duets. Ice cream and cake followed, forming a delightful conclusion.

Rutl Mann Helen Kolb L. A Beeks Trinity M Church M. A. Tompkins Mary. Clement. Leavitt Francis BE Willard Spea Baptist Church India Stewart

Literary Clubs. Charles Zueblin to lecture at Goshen

Charles Zueblin of Chicago University will present six lectures on Art and Life for Goshen University Extension Committee starting next January.

Charles Zueblin Chicago University Goshen University Extension Committee

Personal notes from Syracuse and nearby towns

Various brief items recount residents traveling arriving visiting and health events. R W Monger in Syracuse Charles Burhans bound for Cincinnati James A Bell returned from Chicago Mrs C Stickles arrived from Winona Wm Wider back from Detroit Rev M H McMahon to give Memorial Day address Miss Eva Case hosting niece Eva Dean of Duluth Miss Minnie DeCamp ill at Cassopolis street A son born to Cyrus Greenawalt near the city Miss Kressa Benfer visiting Denver guest of sisters Kendallville Sun reports J E B Crofoot from Elkhart visiting mother Mrs A M Smith hosting Miss Margaret Adams Miss Bertha Leicester attending Louis Wagner funeral Mrs Elizabeth Dawson left for Petosky L M Conrad to Mune for State lodge Pathfinders Henry Behler able after illness Fred and Mrs Haskin of South Bend guests of Dr and Mrs Flint Belle Stock to return from Los Angeles Decoration Mrs A de Kolb to Orville Ohio for Rev Amos Muinans funeral R North Sixth street tenor remained in San Francisco

R. W. Monger Syracuse Charles Burhans Cincinnati James A. Bell Chicago C. Stickles Winona Detroit M. H. McMahon Bristol Eva Case Eva Dean Duluth Minnie DeCamp Cassopolis Street Avenue Samuel Moyer Crouse Christiana Lake J. H. Butcher Garfield Avenue Winifred Morley J.A. Ride Franklin Street Cyrus Greenawalt Kressa Benfer Denver Charles McQuisten Frank Sell Kendallville J. EB. Crofcot Elkhart A. M. Smith Margaret Adams Bertha Leicester Goshen Louis Wagner Elizabeth Dawson South Third Street Petosky Mich L. M. Conrad Mune State Lodge Pathfinders Henry Behler Fourth Ward Fred Haskin South’ Bend Herbert Flint Bucklen W. D. Marteney LaGrange Timmis Sullivan Mena Street Los Angeles el Paso Belle Stock Charles Sanford California A. Dc ‘Kolb Orvillé Ohio

Nine-year-old girl struck by vehicle on Franklin Street

William Dublér of Harrison Street reported to police that his nine year old daughter was struck and knocked down by a wheelman on Franklin Street near 400. The incident details appear from fragmented OCR notes.

William “Dublér Harrison Street Gstruck Wheelman Franklin

Barbers to face Ramblers on Elkhart diamond Sunday

Health inspector Quaife reports quarantine at residence 916 Edwardsburg. The Barbers will play the Ramblers at the Northeast Elkhart diamond next Sunday at 2 30. Cuppys Colts cancel the Crescents game and head to Mishawaka to play the Mishawaka baseball club team supported by local business men.

Quaife Edwardsburg Barbers Ramblers Elkhart Cuppy’s Colts The Crescents Mishawaka Ase

Local Socials Show City Guests from Toledo and Family Ties

Mr and Mrs C P Flickinger host Mr and Mrs Fred Bidler of Toledo who are sisters to Mrs Flickinger and Mrs Bidler. Wilson Roose visited Goshen today. William Wood travels from Buchanan for business at the Conn factory and to visit acquaintances. Manager Crew of the Home Telephone company attends the State Convention of Independent Telephone Representatives in Indianapolis.

C P. Flickinger Fred ‘Bidler Toledo Flickinger

Funeral of Fred Huntsinger Held at 2 Oclock

Under the auspices of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Indiana Order of Foresters the funeral of the late Fred Huntsinger was held this afternoon at 2 oclock.

Fred

Two Wills Probate At Goshen Courthouse

The Goshen probate today validated two wills. James Brown of near Nappanee leaves $5,000 to his widow Sarah and $100 to Hannah Troup with the balance to five children. Henry T Buss of Goshen leaves the entire estate to widow Martha A with $100 to Kate Dougherty exception.

Goshen James Brown Nappanee Sarah Hannah Troup Henry T. Buss Martha A Kate Dougherty

Ladies Band to Play Opening Matinee at Elkhart Driving Park

The Ladies Bor Ton band will furnish music for the opening matinee at Elkhart Driving Park on Decoration Day. The event marks the park's debut with the planned program announced for the holiday opening.

Elkhart Driving Park Ladies _ Bor Ton band Seaaalin

Disputed kiss question sparks courtroom bluff

A dialogue driven snippet shows a lawyer pressing for detail as a pretty plaintiff blushes and answers with a cautious, evasive exchange. The scene hints at a courtroom or deposition setting with suggestive phrasing about where an act occurred.

Noted Exchange Sparks Debate on Proposals

A Philadelphia Press snippet captures Miss Braggs and Miss Bright in a brief exchange about a man and five proposals this season, with one person noting perseverance and curiosity about the man’s name.

Miss Braggs Miss Bright Perseverance Philadelhia Press

Two Men Argue Over Religious Beliefs in Public Spat

In a heated exchange reported by the Philadelphia Press Browne and Towne clash over their religious beliefs with raised voices and sharp words. The incident captures a public dispute centered on faith and conviction.

Browne Philadelphia Press

Dialogue Fragment From Cleveland Leader Notice

A clipped exchange features Mr Ponze No and Mr Nocoyne O with sharp rebuke about marriage and family ties. The lines reflect a terse social colloquy as one party withdraws a request amid mocked propriety.

Nocoyne Cleveland

Impersonation Charge After Found Sleeping on Coal Box

Magistrate questions a prisoner accused of impersonation after being found asleep on a coal box. The exchange suggests the arrest followed a mistaken identity claim and a drunken condition.

Catholic Standard

Goldrox Under Investigation Quietly

Fragmentary notes indicate Goldrox faces an investigation as officials seek answers amid unclear declines. The dialogue suggests curiosity about his status and the situation remains unresolved.

Peach Blossom Bleaching Stains Removed by Bleaching

An old calendar notes that fruit stains on peach blossoms could be removed by bleaching when trees are in bloom. The text admits no clear scientific link but asserts stains fade with sunlight and oxygen present in the air.

Itv Nature

Lost Boy from Kalamazoo Found After Train Mixup

A three year old boy from Kalamazoo, Kenneth Brittman, was left on Lake Shore Train No. 2 and transferred to another train at Elkhart Goshen. Conductor Wells sheltered him briefly in the telegraph office and Agent Putnam took him to his home before a Mrs Rimel took him to Dr. Kauffman’s hospital. The Kies Clothing Co. stamp on his clothing identified him. the child had been adopted by a Kalamazoo family a year earlier but was placed with a Goshen family temporarily. The case involves efforts to place orphaned children in good homes and mentions relatives in Marion Street and Kendallville.

Lake Shore Putnam Goshen Harry “Wells Kenneth Brittman Kalamazoo Cox Elkhart Gosher Fithe Wells Gren Rimnel Kies Clothing. Co Emmet

Kendallville ex-postmaster Browand commits self to end post office dispute

Wm. Barney Co. C. Browand ex postmaster of Kendallville died by his own hand yesterday amid the post office controversy. He served in the Civil War under Capt. William Barney of Company E 100th Indiana and was described as a warm personal friend who maintained correspondence with the captain since trouble began.

C. Browand Kendallville William’ Barney Company E 100Th Indiana Capt. Barney

Acknowledgement of San Francisco Relief Shipment

The Federated Women's Clubs acknowledge receipt of four boxes of clothing and other articles sent for quake and fire sufferers. Mrs. Cyrus D. Roys, chair, reports a message from GC A Devol at the Presidio confirming delivery and transfer to the distribution committee.

Federated Women’s Clubs San Francisco Cyrus D. Roys GC. A. Devol United States Army Presidio

Czar Seeks Compromise Amid Parliament Tension

May 15 St Petersburg reports fear of immediate conflict between the crown and parliament. Emperor Nicholas appears determined to avoid a breach, proposing partial amnesty and a Goremykin replacement with a conservative cabinet to secure a compromise.

St.Petersburg Throna Nicholas Goremykin

Parliament Victory Conflicts Over Constitutional Monarchy

The text argues that once a parliament gains a majority and a concession is made it is hard for the emperor to stop midway and reject a full constitutional monarchy. It suggests parliament has already secured a significant victory in practice.

Viola Allen Stars in The Toast of the Town at South Bend

The Elkhart audience saw Viola Allen as Betty Singleton in The Toast of the Town at the Auditorium in South Bend last night. A strong supporting cast, including Misses Kareen Gronert Jessie Floyd Belle Brown and Mrs C H Winchester, pleased the crowd. Richard Turmock Edgar Kerstetter and others attended with Miss Wells and Mr Kent. The play, while not Fitch’s best, had appealing moments and a tearful ending.

Elkart South Bend Richard Tur+mock Kareen Gronert Edgar Kerstetter Mary ‘Wells A. P. Kent Jessie Floyd Belle Brown Sam Winer C. H. Winchester Viola Allen Betty Singleton Miss Allen Clyde Fitch Richard Mansfield

Local visitors and illness noted in Andrews area

Paul McClure of Andrews Indiana visits relatives in town. Charles Elliott and daughter Ruth join Mrs EB Warnes of Middlebury at a Prof Nast recital. Mr and Mrs Dr Hatch of Cassopolis are steadily improving. Minnie Foster recovers from illness and plans to resume work at Boyle and Brown’s. Bessie Plank of the Hill store is ill today.

Paul McClure Andrews Ind Rufus Rower Charles Elliott Ruth Helen EB. Warnes Middlebury Boyle & Brown’s Bessie Plank Hill

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Catholic Lady Foresters Jefferson Street Bible Class John Gamphor Fleur de Lis Club Ella Rothrock Ladies of the Modern Maccabees Harry S. Chester Court Fred Poole Tia i Clarence Pancost W. High Street Court of Honor Old Goldrox Sime Eton COR IT & Higs Browand Nelson Wm. Barney Czar IS Douman Jerry B.L. Arnold San Jose Cal Axminster Vlne FV Nottingham Elchast Dept Store
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