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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1907

Page

5

Church and club notices on Friday and Saturday

Rehearsal at St John s church at 7 p m tonight for the choir. Women of Frank Baldwin Circle meet at neh hall for all day sewing. L S and J C club meets Friday afternoon with Mrs Mott of East Lexington. A special burial fund meeting of Helpmate Lodge No 10 at 2 p m Saturday. Grace Lutheran women meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs C E Rice all invited.

St. John’s Church Frank Baldwin Erida Helpmate B. of L. Fy Women’s Home Foreign Missionary Societies Grace Lutheran Church C. E. Rice

Moonlight Dancing Party and Social Highlights

Society notes report a moonlight dancing party at Anderson's hall tonight hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Wilt. Mrs F L Becht entertained friends with games music and a waffle supper last evening. Invitations were issued for the November 29 wedding of Miss Belle Kruegger to Chester I Kelly.

Mrs W. W. Wilt Anderson’s Hall F. L. Becht North Sixth Street Belle Kruegger Chester I Kelly Miss Kruegger Amanda Kruegger East Jackson Street Kelly Big Four Railroad

Dorothy Freed to Wed William Byers In Soon Ceremony

Mrs Charles Watson hosted a party for Miss Dorothy Freed as she prepares to marry William Byers. Freed received a set of solid silver tea spoons from the guests. Myers, manager at Ziesel Bros carpet dept, is engaged to Freed who has worked in the cloak and suit dept at H B Sykes Co for three years.

Charles Watson South Main Street Dorothy Freed William Byers

Ladies of Castle U B Church Enjoy Missionary Society Gathering

The Foreign Missionary Society of Castle U B Church was entertained at Miss Worith Livengood’s home with a Thanksgiving dinner for over twenty attendees. Afternoon business session led by Mrs. M Collins followed with songs, speeches, and Elk Lodge camaraderie celebrating the jubilant marriage of Frank J Weiler at St Joe Michigan.

Foreign Missionary Society of Castle U.B Elk Frank J. Weiler St. Joe Mich Weiler New Temple

New Things in Elk hart Proclaimed at Anti Saloon Talk

Miss Mettie Rittel urged Elk hart residents to back the Anti Saloon League at a meeting hosted by Mrs. B C Godfrey on West Jackson Street. She described city improvements and argued abolishing saloons would benefit Elk hart’s standing and growth.

Elkhart

Strange little things upset a man all day

A fragment notes how a small trigger can sour mood and ruin a day. It compares a heavy hot biscuit for breakfast to sparking a quarrel between friends, suggesting a peaceful day comes from calm reactions.

Miles Weather Record Snapshot for24 Hours

Weather condition report covers the 24 hours ending at 2 o'clock today. Data likely notes general conditions such as precipitation, temperature, wind, and notable changes during the period.

Growth of the city spurs Anti-Saloon league backing

At Miss Rittel’s request a unanimous vote supported the club’s local work with the Anti-Saloon league. Other papers included Mrs. Ir ed Shaw on The New Methods of Travel and Mrs. E. G. Machan on New Methods in Clubwork.

Fifty Attend C W M B Meeting at Mrs Johnsons Home

Fifty ladies gathered at Mrs S Johnson house on Hickory Street yesterday afternoon for the C W M B meeting with Mrs Wilbur Templin presiding. Rev W W Denham led prayer, papers by Mrs Roy Fisher on What C W E M Stands For and Mrs Homer Warner on The Report of the Financial Question of the Society for the Year were read, plus a piece by Mrs Frank Johnson on The Possibilities of C W B M. Mrs Fremont Thomas read a chapter from Dr Rinehart's One of Our Missionaries, with vocal solos by Mrs Frank Johnson and Mrs Bilby. A dainty three course luncheon followed.

S. Johnson Hickory Street Wilbur Templin W. W. Denham Roy Fisher Homer Warner Society Frank Johnson Fremenot Thomas Dr. Rinehart Bilby

Ladies Club Hosts Pleasant Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs R Ligh of Northeast Hikhart hosted a social gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Cards provided the main entertainment with honors won by Mesdames Ziegler Mahoney and Steeples. A luncheon was served. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Steeples of West Franklin Street.

Woodmen Circle Ladies Meet With Sister Lodge in South Bend

A large number of Woodmen Circle women attended a meeting of their sister lodge on Wednesday afternoon in South Bend.

Woodmen Circle South Bend

Personal items from Goshen and nearby towns

Local notes report Miss Pearl Laudenslager losing a pocketbook with money between Denver and Los Angeles. several residents recover from illnesses or travel for weddings and visits. Others mention Mar man and Kuhn families visiting Elkhart and Kendallville, and Maccabees activities in Port Wayne.

Miss. Pearl. Laudenslager Los Angeles Cal Denver William Zimmerman Percival Max Cochran Mary A. Munn Ralph J. Fara Hicksville Richard Chester South Bend Mishawaka BH. H. Manning Peoria Til Goselin Newe Times John Slear Elkhart Goshen Sarah C. Walters Longansport W. F. Sternberg BE. OW. Fink Ruth Adams Lake Shore Depot M. ‘Miller Garfield Avenue Ada Chambling Michigan Jennie Case Wallcontvile Eugene Siminger H. C. Bickle New York Kendallville W. T. Marriman C. Kraushart Port Wayne Wikhart William S. Kuhn Minnie Kuhn Alin A. G. Glase Cramer

Evangelical revival draws fifteen from Dunlaps meeting

About fifteen members of the Evan gelical church attended revival meetings at Dunlaps last night. The Lake Shore railroad company is instructing its machinists apprentices with practical demonstrations for about fifty local shop employees at the Y M C A parlors. A small tunnel cave-in beneath the brick pavement between Main and Actasurison streets is being repaired today.

Evangelical Church Lake Shore Railroad Company Y. M.C

Retail milk price rise hits two cent per gallon

The notice notes a wholesale milk price increase of two cents per gallon and an additional one cent rise about two months ago. It mentions concerns about brick tiles on the street and references city restaurants that might suffer from continued price shifts. A separate report lists local anglers Jack Warner and Ed Cordery bringing a nine pound pickerel and a string of bass from a Christian Lake.

Anotiher Jack Warner Ed Cordery Christiana Lake

Pleasant Valley Church Revival Sees 18 Conversions in Two Weeks

The Pleasant Valley church reports 18 conversions since revival began two weeks ago. The sustained number reflects growing attendance and renewed interest in the church’s message.

Pleasant Valley Church

Elkhart Spiritualist Society Plans Season Start

At a meeting the Elkhart Spiritualist society decided to begin the season's work one week from Sunday. Sessions will be held in the G. A. R. hall.

Elkhart Spiritualist Society G. A. R. Hall

Elkhart Girl Is Author of Waltz

Miss Mary Mann of Elkhart has published a new music piece titled Good Night in waltz time. It is her first published composition after years as a devoted student.

Mary Mann Elkhart

Telegraph strike ends as Chicago and New York locals return to work

After thirteen weeks of disruption involving about 15 000 telegraphers nationwide the Chicago local voted to end the strike and resume work unconditionally. New York locals also directed operators to return to duty today with a 231 to 48 vote. The national executive board had anticipated the move and the actions were backed by officials.

Chicago New York National Executive Board Wd Executive Board Conference Commte Monon Buildiug

Parrett Delivers Successful Winchester Revival

Rev Dr R J Parrett evangelist from Elkhart Ind reports from Winchester United Brethren Church and Court House hall meetings that Sunday attendance was large and spirits high. His morning sermon The Standard of Christianity and evening talk The Prodigal Son drew wide interest among local men and women.

Winchester Evening Star R. J. Parrett Elkhart Ind United Brethren Church Star

City Council endorses extra block track in South Bend

City council meets with street car officials and board of public works to allow tracks on Miami street from Galvert to Bowman outside the franchise. A franchise covering the extra block will be voted at the next meeting.

Chicago South ‘Bent & Northern Indiana’ Rail Way “Company Miami Street Galvert Bowman Street South Bend Street Car Company Board of Public Works

Crystal to Feature Six Act Program Hereafter

Manager George W Lawrie announces the Crystal program will consist of six acts. The first ten rows of the house will be reserved at five cents extra.

George W- Lawrie

Mrs Harry Dewey Visits Relatives in Elkhart

Mrs Harry Dewey of Toledo is visiting relatives in Elkhart this week.

Toledo Elkhart

Inspection of Co B Third Indiana National Guard

Inspectors set for tomorrow evening at the armory. Maj Preyermuth of South Bend will command the first battalion as guardsmen wear khaki uniforms in heavy marching order. Semi annual battalion inspection noted with spring army officer visit to follow. Second Lt Frank Bressler, elected, ordered to report for board in South Bend when set.

Indiana National ‘Guard Outory Preyermuth South Bend Frank Bressler

For Sale Brand New 15 Inch Oak Heater

Brand new 15 inch oak heater for coal or wood use offered for sale. Exchange possible for base paper item. Located at 204 West Jackson Street. Contact listed as s 9.

West Jackson Street

For Sale Base Burner Store at 13 Marion Street

Sale notice for a base burner store offered at 13 Marion Street. Details are incomplete in the readable text. No further terms or conditions are provided.

Marion Street

Jeann Pavehier Estate Reopened as Cecelia Tavenier Named Administratrix

Cecelia Tavenier has qualified as administratrix of the estate of Jean Pavehier, deceased. The papers were filed in the Superior court yesterday.

Cecelia Tavenier Jean Pavehier

Wanted girl for general housework duties

Classified notice seeking a girl to perform general housework with contact at the office. The fragment ends incomplete leaving the exact duties and contact details unclear.

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