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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1875
Page
2
The Louisiana Legislature has adjourned. Judge Pierrepont of New York is appointed Attorney General of the United States. The Union seeks the true story about Engineer Cassler's removal and promises a full furnishing.
The message presents a political stance from the Union noting a favorable outcome if charter provisions pass and a negative result if they fail, framed as a choice between win and loss. It references a betting style line about tails.
A strong bloc of Elkhart’s prominent taxpayers shows staunch opposition to the proposed city charter. Citizens press for a clear response from the Union as to the group’s stance and backing.
Tracy speaks in the Beecher trial as a dramatic day unfolds in Brooklyn court with attention on his testimony and the case's display of evidence.
A local discussion shows supporters divided over candidates Col. Tucker and Hon. J. R. Beardsley for mayor. Some residents express they would vote for either, while others wish to cast ballots for both if possible.
The passage critiques a Waterloo defeat of a lawyer's plan to make Elkhart a city and form a city ring court system. It notes editors may oppose the Ring scheme or support it depending on Ossirvir’s favored projects, suggesting mixed editorial stances and uncertainty about the post office role.
The South Bend Union faces a clash this week over enforcing the Sunday Ordinance. Murray blames city leaders for opposing ungodly fiddling dancing and opera singing in churches. A future issue promises a David’s passeur illustration amid party rhetoric.
The passage celebrates Elkhart’s progress from town to city, predicting upward movement and stronger standing among major cities. It argues improved protection for lives and property, arguing that law violators will avoid Elkhart as a safe and prosperous hub for growth and investment.
The passage extols Auretta Hoyt of Indianapolis as Treasurer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Secretary of the Woman's National Temperance Union. It lauds her zeal, teaching career, and Sunday school work, noting her quiet, persistent service for temperance reform led by mothers and sisters.
The Nation notes the country’s trade is slowly improving and major papers in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago confirm signs of revival and better times returning. The consensus from leading papers points to a broader uptick in commerce and economic activity.
The liabilities to depositors by the Vaughn Bank failure at Eaton Rapids Michigan amount to about $60,000 mostly small deposits by poor persons.
A call for a single unified ticket in Elkhart’s city election urges voters to unite behind a moral, economical platform. It emphasizes bipartisan support, citizen welfare, and a peaceful transition to the new city government under favorable circumstances.
The charter election yielded totals for the city administrator contest with 1,137 votes. Aare Re appears among the candidates, with several figures showing support across precincts and a reported majority milestone noted as 13.
The P O notes a shift toward independence in the crusader mindset as the Methodist Conference debates temperance resolutions and woman suffrage. It questions the tone of some speeches while highlighting support for the ballot among notable church figures and the paradox of voting rights as discussed at the meeting.
Emma Motzoy has lectured for a month across the central and southern parts of the state. The South Bend Union notes she may have spent evenings in Illinois as anti crusade victories loom at the polls. The union agrees with Paris and Ti See on the telearee following.
In Paris on April 20 Mrs. Euna Motor of Rushville Indiana celebrates a 71 vote majority and mentions the mayor. Writings note she spoke in Paris on temperance, with two speeches delivered there due to other engagements while the editor of the Union calls for further comments.
Hon Geo T Barney, in reading the Bible before adjournment, consoles his mind with a scriptural verse urging obedience to statutes and commandments so life may go well for him and his children, prolonging days on earth as God giveth forever.
The Elkhart Observer notes George T Barney has been enlisting the enumeration of children entitled to school privileges for several weeks. He claims over 2000 as the count, a new task for the honorable gentleman, though one wonders if he consulted the statutes for guidance. Gavin & Horp.
Washington correspondence prints J M Latra denial of rumors that his firm is failing. He states no loans from banks, no Kilbourn Latta notes, and timely payments despite Jay Cooke & Co. collapse. Goshen Democrat notes Elkhart ties and praises retractions by Chicago Times.
Middlebury reports a slow period with scattered events since the last letter. The Baker family hosted a concert for citizens, construction activity resumes, and town talk of railroads continues as residents focus on moral steadiness and neighborly behavior.
Butler pressed for a Sunday session during the dead lock over Civil Rights Bills. Randall opposed, citing respect for the Sabbath. Butler replied with a Biblical quip about pulling an ox from a pit, sparking a sharp exchange.
A June meeting of the Baptist Association approved a resolution praising the temperance movement led by Christian women as divine aid to save the nation. It calls for faithful enforcement of temperance laws, closing saloons, stopping distilleries, and temperance supremacy in every state.
The Goshen Democrat notes Hon. William Williams plans to leave Washington and settle back in Warsaw, where he will pursue future public enterprise for the town. It praises his sociable, intelligent nature and deems him a valuable citizen despite political disagreements.
A fervent defense of reputations argues that slander damages character and peace of mind, often destroying aspirations and livelihoods. It laments casual repeats, warns of the lifelong stigma, and condemns those who profit from or enable harmful rumors.
In a 1875 Elkhart notice Mrs. A D Brown repudiates circulating derogatory reports about Mrs Hunice A Smith and swears the statements are false. Justice OC W Fisu witnesses Brown’s oath affirming truth of the declaration. Mrs E A Sauru expresses thanks and asks for fair treatment from locals.
I express sincere thanks to the Elkhart Paper Co. and Messrs Davenport Beardsley and Cook for helping pay my physician bill. May Heaven bless you and yours, from the unfortunate Toa Putrz.
Miss Maggie Wise seeks to contact John Martin, agent of the Franklin Life Insurance Co. of Indianapolis. She asks him to call at the Methodist parsonage in Elkhart, Indiana.
The editors of the Northern Indiana Teacher announce the opening of a Normal and High school in South Bend on Monday May 8 for a nine week term. Circulars available from H A Ford South Bend Indiana.
The Town Board met in regular session with all members present. Minutes were read and approved. Bills were allowed including $2 to election officials and poll room providers. Election returns show a majority for incorporating as a city. records filed with the County Clerk. adjourned to reconvene April 30. W. H. Kuickerpocker.
Philo Morpheus, a constant town improver, presented Mrs. B L Davenport with a fifty dollar check for the ladies reading room. The civic project is praised as a civilizer likely to spur Elkhart’s growth and benefit the community.
Lake Monroe in Florida is described as six by six miles with clear headwaters for navigation. Hon. Henry S. Sanford has settled the west shore, planting orange groves and selling homesteads while attracting a Swedish colony. Sanford’s village grows, with a notable Episcopal church funded by Mrs. Sanford. buyers include General Babcock and Senator Anthony.
The Spanish Government has paid $45,000 of the $80,000 indemnity for Virgin ias. Twenty seven Cheyenne Indians were killed by U S troops. thirty three escaped. Canada grants pardon to Northwest rebellion participants except Reil Lepine and O Donoghue. the first two banished five years. Dr Linderman to study best mint sites in Western States and Mississippi valley this summer. Harrisburg turmoil over state treasurer’s failure to produce books before a legislative committee. Lumbermen at East Saginaw report low log prospects as drives on the Tittabawassee suspend due to low water.
A night express bound east on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific collided with a westward freight at Peru last night. The impact wrecked a locomotive, a baggage car, and two freight cars as the freight took a switch near the middle.
Feeburgs New York April 22 The steamer W A Schalten from Rotterdam arrives with a damaged propeller a stove in starboard bow and water filling the fore compartment after passing through ice fields and icebergs. At one point she was completely surrounded by icebergs.
Two weeks after the death of Jennie Denison a memorial note speaks of her as a pure child called to heaven by the Good Shepherd. It recalls her gentle patience during illness, prayerful bedside scenes, and her wish that her foster-parents become Christians and join her in the heavenly home.
A mix of testimonials for Dr. R. V. Pierce's Favorite Prescription praise from readers in Manhattan and Metropolis. Also mentions Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders and a Milwaukee poem fragment. Brief items note a Sunday school incident in Iowa and a distant reference to a pepper-throwing boy.
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