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Newspaper
Kendallville Daily Sun
Location
Kendallville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
2
Quote attributed to Charles Kingsley contrasts two freedoms a man may claim the false freedom to do as he likes and the true freedom to do what he ought, emphasizing moral choice.
Local notices say commencement seats are all taken while residents visit Wolcottville and nearby towns. Several names appear as guests and travelers including Mrs. Roy Miller Mrs E D Woodley Miss Victoria Richter Claud Gorrell I L Baker John Mann and others. Floral ads and health products pepper the page with ongoing sales and promotions.
Secretary J F Snyder issues a novel prospectus and program for Island Park assembly calling it a post book bound with writing paper. A letter can be written sealed and mailed for two cents. To invite a friend to meet at the assembly obtain a copy from Snyder.
A northbound Grand Rapids train at 10 a m carried about two hundred Fort Wayne High School students to Rome City for a day off. Rain disrupted planned stops in Huntertown LaOtto and Avilla, but Kendallville welcomed the crowd for a loud send off. The event ends a year of school work and left observers impressed by the students’ appearance and spirit.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs adjourned its eighth biennial convention in St. Paul with vows to campaign for cleaner meat packing and removal of dangerous chemicals from the diet. Principal speakers were Rev. Caroline Bartlett Crane of Kalamazoo and South Dakota state chemist J. H. Shepard. The federation also set aims for an eight hour day for working girls, less hazing in colleges, and TB prevention in the next two years. bids for the next biennial came from Hot Springs, Saratoga Springs, Boston and Buffalo.
A heavy morning rain halted a northbound train at Avilla, with crew unsure who boarded or alighted. Passengers lingered in the depot while Mrs. B P Stewart, visiting from Avilla, chose to ride through to Kendallville since weather favored staying aboard. The surge of rain deterred extra carfare, a decision some call wise, and residents, in general, welcomed the rainfall.
The City Band gave a street concert last night that drew a large audience and was highly appreciated. The boys delivered the announced program with excellence, signaling a high standard for the season and urging public encouragement for the band’s ongoing efforts to meet city expectations.
Audience questions about the night’s performance drew praise as par for the course with Cook’s Theatre. The tented venue was crowded and the show drew strong endorsement, inviting patrons to judge for themselves.
On June 10 at 2 30 p m Ken dallville lodge No 316 1 0 0 F will hold memorial services over its deceased members in Lake View cemetery. All Odd Fellows in the city and visiting lodges are invited. The Hon Clyde Carlin of Angola will deliver the address. The committee invites the public and neighboring lodges to attend. If weather fails the event moves to a church.
A local seller advises readers that X offers a number of good houses and building lots in various city sections. Prospective buyers are urged to call for particulars with contact from I. Binhes.
Notice states arrangements with Dr. M Bowen in Mitchell block to replace all lenses of a fitting damaged or broken. Signed by Dr. B C Tremalie.
A look around town shows cement expanding from sidewalks to pillars and veneers. Contractor Harvey Moree is building the G P Alexander house with cement walls, foundations, and a veneered cement brick exterior, promising the city’s handsomest exterior. He is finishing a residence for Fred Kropp on East Street and has worked on two repairs for George Berhalter and Sam Beights.
Dr William H Thomas a leading Elkhart physician died from heart failure while returning from a country patient visit. He was renowned for his gentle character and broad influence on Elkhart public life and local development.
Mary Christina Kreiger born 1831 in Mecklenberg Germany died May 23 1906 on the Kendallville farm. Orphaned young she raised eight children four of whom survived to adulthood with help from her motherly care. Her sons Herman Anson and Frank remain in Kendallville area. Funeral at Lake View cemetery officiated by Rev DeVore Corunna. Floral tributes from Ben Hur Eagles and Elks noted.
Mrs Lelia Allison of Kendallville visited Miss Hattie Frandt and Miss Nellie Raby spent Sunday with parents here. Loman Andrews and family from Kendallville visited relatives. Misses Jean and Marguerite McLaughlin visited uncle Emory Woodley. Emory Howard and family visited Mrs Frank Westler. Rev W W Lovett received a gift from son George in Washington DC a slipper made from ground U S Bank notes valued at 6000 dollars.
Water rent for the year June 1 1906 to June 1 1907 is now due. A duplicate is on hand for collection. Call at city offices to pay promptly and avoid penalty. Office open evenings until nine o clock. Respectfully FT B Johnson Supt.
The Odd Fellows will observe memorial services Sunday for Judeon Shade wife of Helmer. Franks reports record rainfall near Albion around ten this morning. Dennis Gallivan of Columbia City and his niece sail from New York on Saturday for Ireland to visit relatives.
Epworth League ice cream and strawberry sodai din Rome church parlors June 9. Local residents and visitors in Rome City include M. E. church members, Kendallville, Albion, Sturgis, LaGrange and Garrett area guests. The Hoosier Fugitive case draws Windsor Detroit detectives, Baker unverified at Windsor hotel.
Detroit reports an interview with Oscar A. Baker, a fugitive from Indiana justice. Governor Hanly offered a large reward for his arrest, which was refused. Baker says political backers still support him, calls the chase tiresome, and warns young men to be on the level.
The Temple quartet, Huntington, renowned across the continent, will furnish music for tonight's high school commencement. They will perform solo pieces in their program and are regarded as one of the strongest male quartets in this region.
Very desirable residence on East Mitchell Street a few blocks from Main Street in a good neighborhood near a school. Lot large enough for a second home and sold at a bargain. Also a modern residence on South State Street near Diamond Street in perfect order and a bargain in every sense. Call for particulars.
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