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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
5
Friday May 31 schedule lists performances and groups such as 9:30 Band, 9:45 Japanese Maidens, 10:15 American Beauties, 10:30 Hours and Minutes, 3:00 Gingerbread Men, 3:15 Candy Dolls, 3:30 Rag Dolls, 4:00 Marines, 4:15 Lady Dollar and Fops.
Mrs Archie Pettit entertained a few friends at six o clock dinner on Wednesday in honor of Mrs Charles Hathaway of Evanston. The Missionary Society of the Baptist church met at Mrs Will Fulmer on Garfield avenue Wednesday afternoon with large attendance and an Africa study led by Mrs Stinson. The next meeting will be with Mrs Dr Hay wood on June 26.
Miss Faye Shiffler hosted a peanut themed social at her Sherman street home to close the season for the Tis and Tisr club. Guests enjoyed peanut decor, games, and Indson Micks music followed by a two course luncheon. The piece notes May weddings and includes details of Pearl S Kinney and Lloyd N Wood’s marriage at the bride’s home with remarks on attendees and gifts.
Miss Edna Roberts visits relatives in Wawaka for Decoration Day. Miss Florence Stutsman to Goshen for TM visits with parents. Miss Elsie Dubbs to Milford to spend the rest of the week with relatives and friends. Prof Berkeypile of Pikhart Business College to Elmer Bauers of Wakarusa as guest. Charles Hathaway to Easton tomorrow.
Pearl Gohm has gone to Middlebury for a short visit with her parents.
Mi and Mrs Kuhlman of Prespect and Bower streets in W welcomed a daughter yesterday afternoon.
An account notes a man connected to a case of alleged child abuse near Winship. Officer Stamp remains silent about the detained man’s fitness. Lloyd Pfeiffer testifies he heard screams and saw a man with the children. He maintains the suspect was Girten, whom a boy previously met and identifies as the man.
Four indictments returned late yesterday by the grand jury name Eugene McClellan of Elkhart charged with the murder of James Rinehart. Harry Toms of New Paris is charged with the murder of Rastus Paul. Charles Falcone of Elkhart is charged with stealing brass from the Lake Shore railroad.
Milton A Burket aged 47 died yesterday afternoon at 1 at his mother's Jamestown home after a five year invalid condition. He leaves his wife one son Traulos eight, four brothers William Levi John and Benjamin Burket and one sister Mrs Sadie Rogers all of near Jamestown. Funeral Friday at 1 at the house and 2 at Jamestown Baptist church. Fev Hoffman of Bilkhart assisted by Rev Shidler of Osceola will officiate. Interment in Jamestown cemetery.
A fragment from an Elkhart listing mentions President Roosevelt and the White House in relation to a historical note. The sparse text hints at a broader piece about U S leadership and eras tied to Roosevelt.
A provisional ruling delays to June a case where the court and officials clash over control of affairs. Lawyers argue the dispute centers on authority and procedural access as counterparts push for quick, enforceable decisions.
A man and his companion chase a scent from a passing woman. She reveals beneath her cape a corsage bouquet of fresh double violets in New York.
A New York Tribune remark frames a matron’s claim that strong housekeeping requires all faculties. It argues intellect and memory power a home, noting women who manage homes develop executive foresight and observation. The piece condemns the idea that women should be confined to domestic roles.
A patient teacher practices the alphabet with a very dull pupil. Asked to name A and B, the pupil responds Let ’er alone, enjoying his own clever moment. The scene, sourced from Bohemian Magazine, underscores a gentle, humorous misfit in classroom learning.
In Constantinople and other Turkish cities winter heating relies on the mangal. A mangal is a charcoal burner that may be a simple receptacle or an artful, expensive device. Charcoal is burned until flame or odor ceases, then brought indoors for heat, with occasional neglect causing fatal results.
The text notes toothpicks in ancient Rome made from quills or prized woods like mastic and lentish tree resin. Martial's epigrams reference the term dental scalpium for toothpick and advise wooden kolnd after the quill.
The text discusses unconventional camera positions for better photos. It notes that upside down or sideways shooting can yield good pictures of crowds speakers and parades. It warns beginners not to attempt time exposure and to avoid heartbeat vibrations.
The passage recalls Dickens Bleak House and its portrayal of chancery delays. It notes a traditional artist once depicted two reconciled suitors in a single painting showing them shaking hands, one clothed and the other bare.
A Providence girl married six months ago tried to swap a silver tray with two monograms as a wedding gift. A jeweler warned he cannot alter the initials as the tray is worn thin after five prior changes. The tale adds a note from Dr Donne about detection and a later mystery about a widow.
Contractor Kintz building at 1010 Second Street reported material theft by unknowns. A bicycle was stolen from Oliver Kern at 932 Edwardsburg Avenue during the night. Dr. G. B. Hoppingarner reported his wheel stolen from in front of his office.
A local notice promotes a sale of household goods on Friday and Saturday at 615 South Second Street. The fragment indicates time and location but lacks full details.
Police report complaints that boys damaged property at three school houses in Elkhart. At the Beardsley building a intoxicated youth broke windows and lights before Officer Pearce arrived. one youth named Crow from Lexington Avenue was taken into custody by the janitor and brought to the station after being caught turning out a gas light.
A man was released after promising not to raise further disturbances inside the building basement area. Police reported no additional incidents following the conditional release.
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