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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1875
Page
2
To grow the weekly’s reach the paper will give chromos to all subscribers who pay 1.50 in advance for three months. The offer also applies to club-term subscribers and can extend postage free to subscribers outside the county.
The Ligonier Banner plans a major size increase and will soon become a nine column newspaper. Hogs reach 9.40 per 100 lbs in Chicago amid talk of pork price trends and inflation. The issue also features a mix of editorials on politics and religion, and a humorous anecdote from a Methodist conference.
A Connecticut court hears a boot theft case with a sailor defendant who has no counsel. A young lawyer offers a dramatic defense, calling him a child of storm and sea, while records show the man once cooked clams on a canal boat and previously sold produce in Wilmington. The nurse of the storm, i.e., the defendant, is jailed for sixty days.
An officer warned a crib mistress to run a orderly house or face arrest. She challenged the law, claiming experience in Laporte and South Bend. She said Elkhart had no city government and dared officers to arrest her, a dare they did not take.
Brooklyn correspondent reports General Ryan, ex Confederate and Cuban advocate, shot by Spaniards, closely resembling Theodore Tilton. Lawyers may argue he was mistaken for Tilton in sightings at Woodhull events. Plaintiffs aim to prove Ryan rode in the famous commune procession and appeared at Woodhull’s house, despite three black servants testifying otherwise.
A reader surveys Indiana statutes on bridges in cities and towns. The piece analyzes whether cities must repair or build bridges and cites 1855 law and 3 Ind Statutes. It discusses Goshen liability, county duties, and the scope of municipal power to regulate and construct bridges.
An offer allows residents outside the county to receive the Weekly Observer without postage and a chromo picture for 1.50 in advance. The deal highlights distant subscribers can enjoy the paper with reduced delivery costs.
The Indianapolis Journal reports state election results this year show gains for Republicans in New Hampshire and broad support in Rhode Island, while Connecticut Democrats barely hold. It also notes Senator Morton is in better health and plans a summer at his city home unless health worsens.
A brief cartoonish remark notes advertisements work nights and Sundays, with applause suggesting audience approval. The line highlights labor expectations in advertising or media fields and hints at a punchline about editor roles.
Mishawaka faces a period without a city marshal as legal and administrative clashes prolong the vacancy. Residents await interim measures and a formal decision to restore law enforcement leadership.
The Literary Society event filled the Hall with both spectators and participants. Prizes were awarded by B Romaine after a tense pronouncing contest. Three contestants finally yielded to the same word, and Mrs Bassett Willis Adams and Robbie Probasco sat out.
A morning fire at New Paris yesterday destroyed the post office and Frank Simmers drug store. About half the drug stock was saved. Loss estimated at $1700 with $1200 insured. A horse incident injured a small son of John McCullough three miles east of Goshen. Rumor says several high society weddings may be planned in town soon.
A reader asks why Mishawaka prices for butter eggs and potatoes are higher than Chicago. The letter cites gilt-edged butter at 25 cents in Chicago vs 30 cents locally, eggs at 15 or 22 cents per dozen against 12 to 22 locally, and potatoes at 1.00–1.40 dollars per bushel locally versus 1.00–1.10 in Chicago, noting a large family to support.
A reader from Chicago relates a negative travel experience on the L S and M S Co rail line east of Pigeon. He reports abuse by a conductor on a round trip ticket, a hat knocked off, and the ticket stub taken, expressing gratitude for venting a justified grievance and suggesting staff pairing.
Report notes an incident near the depot early yesterday morning drawing public attention. The affair ends with five railroad workers being discharged while a veteran boat is described as overdue for retirement. Mr Beckley is cited as cleansing the moral air surrounding the depot.
A runaway incident in Gosuen on April 14 1875 injured N G Butterfield brother of James Butterfield of Elkhart with a dislocated left shoulder and other injuries. The Ephors OBSERVER notes the accident occurred this afternoon.
The North Indiana Annual Conference met on April 14 1875 at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Elkhart for its thirty second annual session with Dr W H Goode presiding in Bishop Bowman's absence. Officers were elected and committees formed as ministers from multiple districts transferred their credentials and the body planned daily 8 30 morning prayer meetings and a 9 o'clock start.
Bishop Bowman to speak at the conference session with Rev H A Gobin and Rev J Colelater preaching at the M E church. Prayer meeting led by Rev N Gillam opened with Psalm 5. About 250 clergymen expected. 150 present. Greenman urged church mission work and foreign home division. Clifton House praised. Hank Clark commended as a landlord.
A political row arises as Mr. Malloy and Mrs. Malloy from South Bend travel for temperance speeches with her son Ben Franklin. The Ligonier Banner notes the tale while the Elkhart and Plymouth papers reference city government debates and charter history.
The Weekly Observer notes fencing available in widths of 5 and 6 inches and lengths of 14 and 16 feet from H. C. Wright & Co. This ad highlights building materials offered by the local newspaper.
An insurance office listing for Gent of Protection Life Insurance Co of Chicago operating for Elkhart and St Joseph counties with Dr Harrington opposite the Post Office.
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