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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1873
Page
2
The next regular meeting of editors and publishers of Northern Indiana will be held at Ligonier on Friday April 11 1873. It is desirable that every newspaper within the association be represented as business of importance will be submitted. C G Powett Pratt McDonap Pres t Sec y
The OBSERVER announces a leadership change with R. K. Brush joining as editor and proprietor and A. K. welcomed as co worker on the newspaper. Ep and Escma describe a new era as the paper sails forward with renewed vigor.
The Inter Ocean notes Anna Dickinson's new lecture What’s to Hinder calling women to prepare for any chosen life work. It praises her push to dignify labor from maid to home-maker, asserts men will aid capable women, and urges women to learn the alphabet before expecting pay. It also references gold prices and market chatter in New York.
A Gazette excerpt notes railroad opposition to government postal policies and mentions a letter sent via Elk Hart post office. Washington dispatch laments the Civil Service Commission’s near dissolution. The Goshen Democrat editor is accused of personal malice toward the President, while Senator Morton shows health improvement and plans travel. The piece ends with a quip from the La Grange Independent about Col Wood's Chicago statue and a final line addressing Hiram.
The Elkhart postmaster receives a heated complaint from Evaene B Payne about a $7 money order miswritten as twelve dollars and thirty five cents. Eugene B Payne apologizes for the error and offers restitution after cooperation with Gen. McArthur.
A personal reminiscence recalls 1843 events in South Bend with HIS Little Bill cousin to Old Bill. He bought land from a fair-daughter’s father, then married and returned to Rush County. The narrative describes attire and temper, illness, and a widow who later bears a son and heirs to the farm.
Sales for the AT mark down cheap to close out with Whalebone Corset at 50 cents and French Corset at 70 cents. Shop early to secure bargains as stock is reduced during February and March at the remembered place.
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