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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1874
Page
3
The Observer proclaims a larger town circulation than all Elkhart papers combined and highlights its premier printing capabilities with the best job printer and the newest metal and wood type in Elkhart.
Patchwork of items from Elkhart and Goshen: temperance notes, church sermons, civic notices, a dramatic company at the Opera House, a fatal accident in a machine shop, bank opening plans, frescoing of the Methodist church, and oblique tributes to Major Palmer and Dr. Davenport amid community life in 1874.
The temperance movement reports large mass meetings at Michigan Avenue Presbyterian church in Laporte and Huntsman Hall in the city, with Edwards editor delivering a lengthy address. South Bend and Elkhart also host gatherings. New Carlisle closes saloons through united ladies efforts. Plymouth and Goshen to host speeches by Mrs. Molloy and local reformers.
A public record of marriage licenses includes Horace Randolph with Jane Belden Frank Hascall with Mary Noble Edwin Foster with Clara Wagner John Baumgartner with Mary Esch Charles Woodington with Matilda Kennel Michael Delo with Mary Mechling Elias Wyman with Anna Walters Joseph Hine with Eliza Bentz Charles Luce with Ollie Strong atie Smith with Mary Mil William Mishler with Emma Rette Pamlus Alonzo Winters with Charity Price Isaac Schrock with Maria Burns Jacob Cripe with Barbara Neusbaum Elias Gortner with Phebe Stroup Lorenzo Rodabaugh with Lydia Lower George Martin with Malinda Hess Benjamin Duker with Saloma Miller Samuel Miller with Mary Conrad George McPherson with Harriet Dodge James Osborn with Sarah Penewell Samuel Whitehead with Martha Vail John Karah with Caroline Berne John Carmichael with Lucy Hetrick.
The agenda lists Music by Prof Watts, Essay by Mr Kauffman, Paper by Mrs Stover. A discussion weighs which is more baneful skepticism or superstition. Roll call for sentiments. By or prer Cox.
Quick notices advertise Jas. Millers with skirts and supports at 103 Main, H. Meyers butter orders, John Rush repairs on Main at Jefferson, and Mrs. Jaycox offering meals at a quarter.
Last Saturday night Lewis Delo, yard master at the depot, was killed by escaping steam from a switch engine while attempting to cross the track. The jury ruled accidental death. Delo was well regarded and leaves a family.
This week marks Shackman’s flaming ad and Beck Bros claim to be heard in columns. Mrs Bollom returns from millinery crusade with spoils for the Ladies, while Vanderlip opens a large wallpaper and curtain stock with his daughter Lorena joining the venture. A sharp remark on Dr Cummins follows, noting the awkward science of holding a jaw.
The youth known as Harry Walker, nephew of celebrated organist Sir John Goss, born near Glasgow, showed early talent. He entered the Royal Academy of Music at a young age, earned silver and bronze medals before 12, and will travel with his parents to the Pacific coast in about eighteen months.
Post Office at Elk Hart Indiana lists unclaimed letters including Duncan James Holland Karen Severn G W Gardner Senutt John Mary Ane Shick Joseph Teh Schroyer C Gogglemiere John Tishler Charles Hively Webber J F Harris T A Townsend John Haiger Jacob Wehrly H H Hassig Kate Gladdon. To obtain letters applicants must request Advertised Letters and provide the issue date. letters are not advertised until one week in the office. R KE Brush P M
George B. Wood advertises a large stock of clothing at Main St 33w6 with new prints and muslins from A B Davenport’s. J M Minnich to move stock to Vanderlip’s building 93 Main St April 1. Davenport’s promotes paints, dress goods, shawls, neck wear, and bread claim. Johnny Primley pledges customer service and cash pricing.
A local merchant touts superior clothing and prices with a large line of fine cloths made to order. The Flag store introduces Russet shoes for children. City offers music drawing and painting classes and painting in oils. contact Jennit Senorr for info. An agent for Covenant Mutual Life Insurance Co. seeks applicants via Ed Turnock.
A notice states consumptives may find hope in a newly discovered remedy by Dr. King, available at Bulen's drug store. Citizens are urged to try it to preserve their lives.
Readers are urged to travel to Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, Oregon, or California via the Missouri Pacific Through Line from St. Louis. The route offers day coaches, reclining chair cars, Pullman sleepers, safety platforms, and Westinghouse brakes, with seamless all rail service from St. Louis to western destinations and a completed Texas connection.
The completion of the iron bridge over the Missouri river at Boonville enables better service between the northeast and the Southwest. Two daily trains will run Hannibal to Neosho valley and St. Louis to Southern Kansas, with reduced rates and through Pullman sleeping cars to Galveston. Contact Thomas Dorwin for maps and timetables. A Benton Harbor fruit farm near Elk Heart seeks sale or exchange for property.
A collage of drug patent claims and sales pitches includes Dr. Boschee's German Syrup and Dr. Walker's Vinegar Bitters praised as cures for lung and stomach ailments. Property listing in Cleveland township offers 116 acres at $65 per acre with brick house and outbuildings. Local shops advertise clothing from Cleveland fire, greenhouses plants, and varied merchandise including shoes and lots in Hall's Addition for sale on long terms.
Ayer's Cherry pectoral touted as the world's great remedy for colds coughs and consumption. Meader & Sage advertise boots and shoes with gaiters for $1. Dodge's Drug Store offers pure drugs medicines and fine liquors. M F Sulley offers 21 12 acres for town property west of Elk Hart with timber and good gardening potential. Bucklen's drug store promotes Dr King's New Discovery for obstinate coughs. Estate sale notice dated January 14 1874.
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