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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1874
Page
3
The Observer claims the largest town circulation, surpassing all other Elkhart papers combined, and boasts hiring the best job printer in town.
The Elkhart shop unveils its newest metal and wood type collections for printers. Key items include durable metal sorts and carved maple blocks aimed at boosting press efficiency and typography quality. Local makers anticipate steady demand from publishers and hobbyists.
The Elkhart area reports new stock at Meader & Sage including a boot blocking department. Assessor Ellis is in conflict with changes, while local crime, real estate moves, social events, church notices, and council actions fill the week with updates on saloons, charity balls, and municipal duties.
A specimen of penmanship placed on our desk shows an eagle drawn by Willie Godshall of Wadsworth Medina County Ohio a fifteen year old lad. He is brother of A K Godshall of Fort Wayne.
The Elkhart Furniture Company is delivering desks to Cleveland and other markets with broad satisfaction. A new starch mill and paper mill visit highlight local industry. Elkhart iron foundry surveyed with Little and Forward at peak activity while Blackwell’s planing mill runs smoothly. The Foster firm name changed to Foster Son & Co with Alex Gordon linked to the company.
Goshen correspondent reports a long letter on temperance, with Mrs. Molloy speaking at the court house to a nearly full house. She delivered a able and eloquent address with moving personal testimony. Sleigh bells, fresh snow, and later muddy streets marked the day. Easter services and Sabbath schools saw slim attendance.
The note lists items for the next meeting: Music by Prof Watts, Essay by Mr Kauffman, Paper by Mrs Stover, and a discussion on whether skepticism or superstition is more baneful. A roll call for sentiments and a cue by Cox closes the agenda.
Healy and Cohan's Hib ernian and Comedy Company will perform Friday and Saturday April 10 and 11 at Brodrick's Opera House with standard admission. A Saturday 2 PM matinee for school children costs 10 cents. adults 25 cents. Also scheduled: Little Nell the California Diamond on April 16 and Kelley and Leons Minstrels on April 19.
Meeting of the Elkhart School Board on April 7 1874 records the election of H E Barney as secretary and A Work as president to fill a vacancy created by Mr Pope. S Maxon remains treasurer. Treasurer reports foreign scholars enrollment 39 first term tuition 176.00 dollars with total 340.77 dollars. most foreign students move to higher grades and rooms are not crowded. Minutes approved.
An inebriated man attempted to shoot yard chickens and handled a loaded gun recklessly. He was brought before Justice Bean for trial but claimed no justice would be done him locally. The case moved to Justice Chamberlain of Goshen. Rumor suggests Hans Bros of Goshen bought the block and hotel building.
A county farmer named W B Garman as president and J W Ellis as vice president lead a durable farmer backed insurance group. The company covers nearly three quarters of a million dollars in property with minimal costs and six year guaranteed protection unless a fire occurs.
In Elkhart on March 28 1874 at the bride’s residence Rev W W Smith joined M H Landon and Miss Frank Dunn. Also a ceremony at the bride’s residence with James Downing of Buffalo and Susan Fiden of Elkhart. A farewell blessing invokes a seaworthy voyage for the couple and enduring happiness.
A list of names awaiting pickup dated April 8 1874 includes Harris Maggie Hill J D Krider Joel Sison Wm Lamb Isaac J Long Edward Mecquistian Mikle Joe Mootan Mary Marshall Marion Sparkling Jenny Patterson Sarah Patrick Sarah. Letters are not advertised until one week in office. applicants must call and state the date of this notice. R K Brush P M.
Corrected weekly grocers list shows provisions stock and grain items with per unit prices. Butter lard tallow poultry eggs apples cornmeal beans potatoes and grain seed hay oats rye and wheat prices are listed with ton and bushel rates.
Local ads advertise new dress goods and boots arriving daily at Brodricks in Elkhart with white kid boots and gray Bros. boots, sole agents for Elkhart county. Meader and Sage announce boots and shoes stock with gaiters for a dollar. Dodge's Drug Store promotes pure drugs and fine liquors. A land exchange offer near Elk hart seeks town property. Flag store touts Russet shoe and seamless ladies shoe. Parmater & Co offer building materials quickly. Hayward's Black Salve advertised for old sores burns and bruises.
The old reliable clothier advertises a large stock of perfect goods with no damaged items and urges customers to visit 87 Main St. New prints, muslins, dress goods, shawls, and neckwear are highlighted along with rubber paint and white lead products from Davenport stores.
Advertises quality goods and fair prices with a large Elkhart cloth line made to order by skilled workers. Promotes Russet shoes at the Flag store and seeks local agent for Covenant Mutual Life Insurance. Also notes Bucklen’s remedy for consumptives and a Benton Harbor fruit farm for sale or exchange.
Located in Cleveland township Elkhart County half a mile west of Edwardsburg road the old Layton farm spans 116 acres priced at 65 per acre 35 acres of timber a brick house a capacious barn and outbuildings plus an orchard and abundant water. Terms one fourth cash balance 200 yearly Apply on the premises to Caroline H Hanna. Also plenty of ads for lots boots remedies and railway notices.
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