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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1874
Page
3
The Money Order Department of the Elkhart Post Office will be opened at 9 o'clock a.m. and closed at 4 o'clock p.m. Under no circumstances will orders be issued or paid before or after these hours.
Local items include Rev Holdstock moving to Muncie, Rev Smith marriage, Father Gillespie visiting, and several relocations of residents. News on fairs, circuses, newspaper subscriptions, school opening August 11 1874 for 18 weeks, and rail fare changes. Also reports on local stores, a broken window, temperance lecturing by Emma Molloy, retirement notices, hotel recommendation, church construction, and community social events.
A telegram announced Herrick Martin was dead after allegedly planning his own suicide. His body was found near the Niles fair grounds with a pistol in his temple. The body was transported to Elkhart after an inquest in Niles. $105 and a gold watch were found on him.
The board met with members J Arisman J Mish C H Leonard and J Worley present. Minutes from prior meetings approved and bills listed. Treasurer and Marshal directed to prepare and present annual reports at the next meeting. Dead horses on commons in Benson's addition ordered buried. Meeting adjourned to Wednesday evening April 22.
Mechanics in the railroad shops played a prank on a foreman by swapping his usual apple with a potato. The foreman, surprised by the bite, reacted with disgust while workers mocked him with shouts of potatoes. The joke continued until he moved to a different washroom.
Fragmentary note by G A W Stephens references routines around noon and night. The text is incomplete leaving unclear events or context but indicates a scheduled times mention tied to dates. This item appears as a brief clipping or marginal remark within a larger column.
A long list of marriage licenses issued includes George McGary and Catherine Scott Curtis Lambert and Ethel Morton Daniel DeLong and Charlotte Jewette D E Lormer Anglemeyer and Mary Miller Sidney Bradie and Rosa Belle McCoy Levi Beck and Mary Jane Smith Richard Osborne and Sarah Haas James Downing and Susannah Eldon Amos Stealy and Catherine Seitz Franklin Shellenberger and Charlotte Cress Samuel Slump and Sarah Ledlightner Charles Merrion and Sarah Cary James Worcester and Kate Gregory Homer Johnson and Clar Evans Joshua Weatherhead and Sarah Shroyer Milton Lawson and Frank Dunn.
The L. S. M. & S. RB R Co plans two new passenger depots at this place soon. A grand concert is advertised for next Saturday at the Presbyterian church under Prof. G A Ainsworth with 25 cent admission. Merchants repaint stores as spring stocks arrive. rains brighten wheat prospects. Rev. Mr. Cone, new M E minister, preached his first sermon last Sunday to a large audience with favorable impression.
The meeting selected six trustees with a balance of parties, nominated a treasurer, town clerk, and assessor, then endorsed the ticket as the People’s Ticket. The group sought ratification by the Ladies' League, which unanimously approved the slate at a session held at the Opera House.
A St Louis Democrat editorial argues the Republican Party remains preferable to any Democratic coalition. It acknowledges local defeats from minor issues, urges prudent response to adversity, and calls for wise legislation to revive trade and bolster party support amid hard times.
The Indianapolis Journal recalls Horace Greeley’s first West visit in 1831. An accident on the New Albany and Salem Railroad delayed his journey from Indianapolis, forcing him to travel the final 72 miles across unsettled prairie.
The article notes a concise speech about finances in the House with calm rhetoric and the speaker intending to express views through votes. It also mentions A J Carney's arrest in LaPorte after a temperance lecture and a fine. It closes with plans for a national memorial to Louis Agassiz and Teache rs' and Pupils' Memorial Fund contributions, and a report on Elkhart paper mill samples from Erwin Upp & Co.
The Lodges of Odd Fellows of Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan select Michigan City as the site for this year’s annual celebration to be held on the 27th of this month.
The Goshen Democrat notes Hon A R Beardsley was feted last Thursday evening at the residence of B L Davenport in Elkhart with Hull and Arnold in attendance and guests calling the event lovely. The South Bend Tribune adds Pat Smith of Mishawaka, recently escaped from Goshen jail and captured at Crawfordsville, sold a horse to a liveryStable man for 50 dollars, keeping five and giving time on the rest.
Followers in Mishawaka express sympathy for J. K. Gore of Elkhart after a Sunday blaze destroyed the planing mill and sash and blind factory where he was senior partner. Insurance was light and some policies were worthless, but supporters plan to aid rebuilding promptly.
Maj Sayler has been in town since last Saturday for business and looks well. He says the Congressman's job is demanding, requiring about eighteen hours daily. He plans to return to Washington late this week.
A note from War saw Indianian explains that the C. W. & M. R. R. connects with the Panhandle road at Marion and runs eastward, creating a convenient route for travelers to Dayton Springfield Columbus and other central Ohio towns.
A new steel instrument combines twelve tools including rule square screw driver and pencil sharpener. Prospective agents sought nationwide with post paid pricing from fifty cents to two dollars. Also advertised is the Revolver Lightning Trap for pest control one dollar by express.
The ceremony occurred at a residence in Magon township Cass County Michigan with J. S. Bishop of the area and Elder Man from Elkhart County assisting. Partial text notes the officiating clergy and location details.
In Mishawaka fragmentary OCR data mentions Hetil Sa and April in S Samue, noting a youngest child of C and a reference to Nelson Toys in Eltharton on a Monday. Readable details are limited and uncertain.
The fragment notes Mr Joy born October 22 1831 in Portland New York. It mentions he was married and moved from Cass County Michigan to Elkhart ten years ago. It describes his courteous bearing and the sorrow his death causes among friends.
Advertised letters left in Elis Hart Indiana post office as of April 22 1874 include Bovee Edwin A Koontz Sarah Bentz John Lonzo Alien Barker Samuel Mrs Lewis George Clark Carlton McCollum liclien J Carney Frank Mangan Elizabeth Crowell Johnie Marchard Mollie Carelely Proft Martin David Detter Maggie Prenes John Deke RE Roach Hannah Eby John Shetterly Dannie Foster Frank chrs Sidney Chas A Green Harriett Steele M Gregg Simmons Sarah Haskins Engerla Shupert William Hayes C D Mra Sternberg Rebecca Heney James Statesman Isaac Hilbish Martha Trass MF Huldman Maggie Vanalstine Moffie Ann Harria Salina Webb Jones Pheobe Jane Warren P H Kindy Elias Walmer John F Keller Noses. To obtain these letters call for Advertised Letters and provide data of the list. R. K. Brush P. M.
A fragmentary market column lists prices for poultry eggs apples beans potatoes and grains. Items include per bushel and per hundred weight rates for cornmeal oats hay wheat and other staples along with butter lard tallow and hides. The OCR text shows inconsistent spellings and figures.
A report notes water drawn from Saratoga reservoirs is provided at the counter in a pure state as flows from Spring, stated without adding any gas or adulterants.
J F Hunt & Co advertises a complete dry goods stock inviting buyers to compare prices. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer is offered to renew hair and cleanse the scalp. Dr S D Howe's Arabian Milk Cure for Consumption is promoted. Vanderlip opens a painting business in Lusher's basement. Riverside Green House sells plants and flowers.
A medicinal patent claim extols a tonic anti periodic cure for chills and malaria. It asserts rapid action bracing nerves and expelling bilious secretions while restoring liver spleen and kidney function. Marketed as safe for all ages and sold by Elkhart druggists.
The piece markets Green's August as a non intoxicating laxative cure for dyspepsia liver complaint indigestion and related ills while praising Bucklen and Son for selling it. It then critiques Pitman's Phonography noting its learning difficulty numerous rules exceptions and signs leading to confusion even for experienced writers.
Gray Bros. advertise a vast boot and shoe sale with the largest stock ever brought to Elkhart. Brodricks remains sole agents for Elkhart County and markets the celebrated Burt shoes only there.
M. F. Laver offers 21 1 2 acres of rich land one mile west of Elkheart for town property. Five acres timber, on a main highway, suitable for gardening grapes and fruit. Also notes new Russet shoes at Flag store and Elgin watches at Beck Bros. Jewelers.
Paisley Shawls and Beck Bros announce a silver plated ward patterns line. Dr King’s New Discovery promises relief for stubborn coughs, sold at Bucklen’s drug store. George B Wood Clothier reports full stock of perfect clothing at 87 Main St with no damaged goods. A S and J B Davenport offer new prints and muslins.
Johnny Primley, successor to J. Rollin at 204 Main Street, promises better prices and quality in medicine with cash sales and personal prescription filling, while Davenport’s showcases lace curtains, new dress goods, spring shawls, and neck wear as bread quality is emphasized.
A seller promotes a large assortment of clothing including hosiery and gloves with emphasis on quality and fair prices. The ad claims the largest line of fine cloths in Elkhart manufactured to order by first class workmen. Also an offer to sell a fruit farm near Benton Harbor Michigan for property in Elkhart. inquiry to Dr. O. B. Hargineron.
A Baltimore like notice states a 116 acre farm near Cleveland township Elkhart County half a mile west of Edwardsburg road on the old Layton farm. It lists 35 acres of timber a brick house a large barn out-buildings and an orchard with abundant water. Price 65 dollars per acre terms one fourth cash and balance at 200 dollars per year. Apply on the premises to Caroline H. Hanna.
Local notice lists Gore & Wright announcing no interference with furnishing dressed lumber and building stone for sale by Orville T. Coam Bernary at 93 Main Street. Regional railway promotions describe Missouri Pacific routes to Texas and the Atlantic and Pacific lines with schedules and sample fares. Also offers 1,200,000 acres of cheap farms in Missouri with seven year terms and free transport from St Louis to buyers.
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