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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1873
Page
7
R. K. Brush becomes editor of the Elkhart Observer and the paper ponders if a talismaniac is as dangerous as one with common emotional insanity. The item questions the printer who set and failed to correct the proof.
Charles Blankley a switch-engine watchman was killed in a railroad yard accident yesterday morning. He fell from the engine tank as it moved, the locomotive running over him. The coroner held an inquest, and the body was sent to Waukegan Illinois for burial with his parents residing there.
The Goshen Times notes Clifton House in Elkhart with Mr Geo W Greene as its urbane clerk and long time caterer. It praises Elkhart’s hydraulic freshet testing mills and factories along the Saint Joseph river, while Mishawaka and South Bend idle.
The Fieldhouse Bros on Jackson Street opposite the post office report 8,500 pounds of sugar cured hams and 4,000 pounds of A No 1 dried beef offered at prices below any other local business.
The All England 11 led by Graipt Hohn Stalker defeated the Ashfords captained by Capt.Thomas Brierst Gen Giles served as umpire with broad approval. The game, played on Good Friday, ended by a single score in favor of the All England team.
A local editor describes a sea serpent sighting as 30 feet long and voracious, demanding milk and other supplies. The creature reportedly gulped Bill Newell’s largest milk-can in two minutes and then turned on the editor, who was saved by a crowd. Officials say the reptile will be shown on Main Street next Saturday afternoon.
The note praises RK Brush and Kendallville Standard editor R X Kendallville as a genial pair shaping local journalism. It mentions Brush’s purchase of an interest in Elkhart BSERVER and hints at energetic newspaper style that could spice public coverage.
The text sets state wide bans on taking fish with nets seines guns traps and similar gear in lakes rivers ponds and streams. It prohibits gig or spear fishing during March April May November December with penalties of five to twenty five dollars per fish. Exemptions include small minnows used as bate with small seines under fifteen feet and fishing with hook line and pole and fishing in the Ohio river.
An advertisement proclaims Harvey's Old Colony Ague Syrup as a universal remedy for ague and fevers, claiming it harmless with no poisons, and promising a dollar refund if it fails. Prepared by F C Miter and Son of New Philadelphia Ohio and sold by I Bucklen and Son of Elkheart Indiana.
Col E I Wood of Goshen Indiana died from a pistol shot in his hotel room after a morning vigil. A coroner jury ruled the death accidental, not premeditated, with notes of a struggle and a revolver found by his side. He leaves a wife and two children and was a respected figure in northern Indiana.
The La grt average attendance reaches 96.4 percent with 650 average belonging and tardies totaling 2 hours 47 minutes. Officials note this is the largest attendance ever known and contrasts with typical spring declines.
Mr. Jas Miller is again on the sick list though his millinery business, advertised as successful, continues to run smoothly under his capable partner. The establishment claims the largest stock of millinery in town and maintains steady sales.
A local ad invites orders for ice and bath lake river supplies with city delivery at low rates. It promises reliable help, courteous treatment, and prompt attention for orders left at 103 Main St by April 28. Also mentions Hazard & Caswell's liver oil as a preferred remedy.
A local grocery and bakery ad touts Hackathorn Co stocking a substantial lunch counter at No. 96 Main Street. It notes farmers no longer bear lunch burdens and invites all town visitors to try the affordable meals. Whittlesey brand tonic advertised for ague and bilious fevers.
Local notices offer lumber and farming machinery for sale or exchange. Hubbard harvesting machines and pine shingles are promoted, with contractors urged to call before contracting. Building sand, sash doors and other materials are stocked, with delivery within the corporation.
The plaintiff has filed affidavit and bond for writ of attachment. four garnishee summons served. The defendant Lyvpan Oady is notified the case will be heard at Charles Fish J P office in Elkhart on June 2 1878 at 10 am unless he appears and answers.
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