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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1875
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer notes bitter city politics with a Georgia widow witches claim and suggests residents vote against favored leaders. It highlights a mass veterans convention in Chicago on the 12th to 14th next month with Confederate soldiers invited.
The piece argues Iowa is unique in backing negro suffrage and contends men who granted black voting rights may grant women the ballot, offering hope for women’s suffrage there.
At a banquet Governor Hendricks praised Senator Morton for leadership in the Senate and for reflecting great honor upon the State and country. The tribute highlighted Morton's energy and ability as a top figure in state and national affairs.
The Goshen Democrat urges balance when praising Gov. Tilden for opposing canal ring frauds. It notes leading Republicans back him while many influential Democrats condemn his stance.
The text argues no real cost difference between city and town governance. Goshen city income covers government expenses without levying taxes last year. It states taxes could be cut by about one half in the first year.
The piece questions why major social movements like the woman's crusade the grange movement and spelling reform have spread mainly through rural areas while cities contribute little aside from immoral entertainments epidemics or corrupt ballots. It reflects on origins of the country and its towns.
Rev. Mr. Greenman of La Grange preaches that the church’s duty is to preach the gospel and God’s to convert sinners. He remarks Moody and Sankey leave Chicago for England after limited success in modern Sodom, seeking new converts in Babylon.
The Conference reflects on an ongoing struggle with woman suffrage and temperance, noting how church affluence breeds conservatism and warning that further progress could mythologize fear. Critics like Secretary Mendenhall are described as barely mastering the basics of major issues.
The London Saturday Review suggests appointing an American cardinal signals the Holy See may pursue policy changes. It argues for Church state separation in the U S and courting Democratic support, noting the lack of Church state union here and potential gains.
The piece praises spelling contests as a study in discipline that benefits learners and professionals alike. It notes adults’ bad spelling sparking youth appreciation, while skepticism and humor mingle with social pride as leaders face the orthographical craze.
A Times confrontation with Judge Villiams centers on alleged official misconduct and biased actions by grand juries and police. The letter from J. M. Vanfleet defends Sam Jackson and mocks opponents urging harsher penalties for crime and vice in Elk Hart, detailing costs of jail and street work for convicted offenders.
The speaker argues that cities have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court and can enforce fines licenses and punitive labor on nonpaying offenders. Towns lack these powers and cannot arrest or punish vagrants or night walkers nor pull gambling holes or cribs.
Two young criminals tried to burn Goshen jail by setting fire to bed ticks in their cells near five o'clock this afternoon. The blaze drew a large crowd as the fire was put out and the prisoners nearly suffocated.
A letter signed Cr11- ZEN defends Lake Shore conductors citing repeated courteous service and unblemished passenger care. The traveler asserts no conductors’ misconduct was observed and endorses the profession’s reputation.
Benj Dean reports from Petoskey Michigan that Emmet Charlevoix and Sheboygan counties face entry under the Homestead Act on the 15th. Locators warn readers to appear in person at the land office. power of attorney not allowed though six months remain to move. The reserve promises fine farming land with rapid settlement, good climate, trout streams, timber, and a growing market in Petoskey as roads open and buildings go up.
Crowds filled the Goshen Treasurer’s office on the last day of the first installment payment amid muddy streets and hopeful weather for better roads. Rev J Mahin delivered a strong sermon at the M E Church. The Court of Babylon will be shown at the old M E Church next Thursday by the Baker family and others. Two Elkhart youths jailed for petit larceny caused a straw fire scare in the county jail, but no damage occurred. Yours, Cro Bono.
The ice has broken up from Old Point Mackinac to Lake Michigan but has not moved out. Open water is visible from McGulpin's Point, while ice remains solid from Old Mackinac to Duncan Light.
Dr Andres of Asbury University reports 45 students with 33 graduating this year. endowment $237000. tuition free for all. Bishop Bowmans address to candidates for deacons orders noted. licensing of women debated and declared unauthorized. Conference adjourned after readings and reports including education and temperance matters.
An 1867 act allowed towns to levy a one hundred dollar license for each saloon, enabling a monopolistic operation. The act was ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court, and saloon keepers sue the town to recover about six thousand dollars. The Goshen Demokrat editor opposes a city court for Elkhart and seeks Goshen to handle local court business, accusing Elkhart leaders of blocking self‑governance.
A list of ministerial appointments includes D Stabler and P in Ft Wayne with Berry St and C Skinner in Ninth Ward. Other towns mentioned are Huntertown Petes Nash Harlan Leas L Roberts Butler Hamilton Columna S Bacon Angola Kistler Fremont Lamport New Haven Harrison Kendallville Coesse and Columbia City with Ft Wayne College R D Robinson serving as president and member of the Berry St quarterly conference.
The article details the Goshen Goshen Goshen conference attendees including Rev. Holdstock Rev. Holdstock Rev. Holdstock and Rev. Marine. It highlights Bishop Bowman's temperance sermon at the Presbyterian church and Dr Jocelyn's address at the M E church. It covers the Cincinnati Book Concern anniversary, the missionary society meetings, and remarks on attendance and notable speakers.
A compiled OCR fragment lists names and locations across Indiana towns such as Logansport Peru Kokomo and Cicero with references to suppliers and supervisors including J W Miller C G Hudson A J Lewellen HJ Meek and D W Amos. The fragment hints at a series of hired positions or supplier notices across multiple communities with partial street and district identifiers.
The list names W Hf Goode P E Richmond Pearl Street and others including RH Sparks Grace church RN McKaig Centreville L R Streeter Cambridge G Havens Dublin and Lewisville H J Ramey Raysville SJ Smith Knightstown EF Hasty Charlottesville D F Stright White Water W Anderson Williamsburg W E Curtis Greenfield MA Teague J E Earp and W F Walker and J H Pyke missionaries to China S N Campsey tract agent conference evangelist member of Grace Quarterly Conference
A former proprietor of a Kingsbury liquor saloon in Laporte county now serves as the correspondent for the Good Templar lodge in the area.
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