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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1874
Page
2
A list of subscription prices for Barrons magazines and papers including the Indianapolis Journal and The People’s Journal. It notes options such as engraving with Wood's Magazine and details a plan to provide more reading material at a small extra cost.
Orville T. Chamberlain is named for Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court. Theodore F. Garvin, Deputy County Auditor, is announced as candidate for Auditor. Thomas H. Daily is presented as candidate for Clerk, all subject to the Republican nominating convention.
The Goshen Democrat editor ridicules our claim of meeting Judge Latta. He says Latta has been dead for 25 or 30 years and that the man seen was Jim Latta from Elkhart prairie who inherited land but not the judgeship. He mocks the pedigree and notes the editor’s inherited privilege without merit.
The next convention of the editors of Northern Indiana will be held at Laporte around the first of June. The regular semi annual meeting has been postponed until that time.
A defense of Kilburn against widespread libelous charges is aired, denying personal corruption accusations and blaming a Confederate bond plot and an English-suspect agent. The piece extols Kilburn as generous and respected in Washington and says local papers echo prior slanders by rivals.
A fragment notes men who conduct the great enterprises of the land as compliments to its integrity and honor. The line emphasizes civic duty and the respect afforded to those leading national efforts.
A Goshen editor mocks fellow observers in a playful jab while the writer declares readiness to sacrifice for reform, asserting actions speak louder than words and signaling a serious stance behind the banter.
Gen Coburn argues for a treasury note reserve to back deposits and expansion of paper currency. He contrasts plans, asserts currency insufficiency, and claims expansion to boost wages and farm markets while urging prompt passage of the Senate bill. Society notes follow with typhoid talks and a meeting adjourned to Elkhart.
At Goshen on April 3 1874 Dr C Frink presided. Papers on Phthisis and the pathology of Pneumonia were read by Dr J S Dodge and Dr Aiken of Bristol. Cases of Diabetes Mellitus in a child and chronic Psoriasis were reported. honorary membership granted to Dr T H Hall.
The Ephors Observer reports crowds at the M E church for Mr Sale and notes rising temperance sentiment in Bristol with calls for women's suffrage to curb alcohol. It highlights Mrs Molloy’s speaking and predicts an awakening as a new crusade gains momentum against demon rum and vice.
In Bristol on April 13 1874 residents face apathy and social vice as mills burn and insurers wait. The Reverend John Wesley leaves for Jerome and a new paper mill and water power speculation loom as hopeful signs amid hardship.
Dispatches report the official announcement of Senator Sumner's death in Port au Prince. Flags at half mast adorned the president's palace forts and public buildings from March 21 to 26. A solemn funeral at the cathedral was attended by the president, cabinet, diplomatic corps, and government officers with minute guns fired and troops under arms.
Hair goods and corsets at Jas Miller's 103 Main Street plus a full line of hoops and skirt suspenders. Meyer's apple, peach, pear and quince butter urged. "once tried you won't be satisfied without it." Maxon Parmater & Co keep lumber sales steady despite winds and fires. Bucksen & Son offer Saratoga water at their store. travel to Saratoga Springs down. Deacon Rush repairs broken items for farmers. Rev Edward Barr has moved to Bedford Indiana. noted as capable and devoted. An egg on the desk from Mrs Sarah Mesler, from a Spanish and Creole pullet, laid by a hen named Dentaria. Gem Dining Saloon offers meals 25 cents, described as refreshing. Chamberlain's green mountain salve praised for rheumatic pains.
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