Republican Ticket Puts Curry Wildman Glover Denny Osborn
The slate lists W. W. Curry of Terre Haute for Secretary of State James A. Wildman of Kokomo for Auditor John B. Glover of Bedford for Treasurer James C. Denny of Knos for Attorney General John M. Biloss of New Albany for Superintendent Andrew L. Osborn of LaPorte for Judge, Supreme Court, 5th Dist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
John B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Knos
John M. Biloss
New Albany
Sth
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Local Officials Listed for Office Positions
The provided slate names representatives and county officials: Representative Jacob Bechte, Clerk Thomas H Daily, Auditor Theodore F Garvin, Treasurer Frederick W Miller, Recorder George F Mann, Sheriff John W Stetler, Coroner Alonzo Wade, Surveyor William McCord, Real Estate Appraiser Christian W Nusbaum, Commissioner Middle District William C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bechte
Thomas H. Daily
Theodore F. Garvin
Frederick W. Miller
George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
Alonzo Wade
William McCord
Christian W. Nusbaum
William C. Elliott
Republican Congressional Convention in Indiana district set
A delegate convention of the Republican party for Indiana Thirteenth District will meet Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874 at 10 o clock to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are to be elected by county central committees and turnout is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Thirteenth
Indiana
Marshall
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Noble
LaGrange
Steuben
DeKalb
Kendallville
Goshen
Wildman
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Republic
Miseour
Lestimontals
Grantville
Mr. Pritcuard
J. R. Wilson
Loxa, Illn
Mr. Pritcuarno
Rachael West
Jefferson
Iowa
Pritcoanp
T. A. Parker
Salex
Til
B. F. Prircuarp
John Starks
John Walker
B. F. Pritchard
Washington Street
Call Names Allegedly Foisted on County Convention List
A People's call for a County Convention in Elkhart lists two appended judges McNaughton and John Cook as signatories. The passage asserts these names were forged by Murray, and that neither man supports the political effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murray
Elkhart
Judge McNaughton
John Cook
Murray
Poll tax collection up. town peace kept without treasury drain
The article credits the Marshal and assistants for a higher poll tax collection this year. It notes that to maintain order they employ the town Marshal, Deputy Marshal, night watch, two constables, and select policemen, if needed, but these measures do not bankrupt the town treasury.
Indiana Liquor Licenses and Whisky Consumption Debate
The Goshen Democrat argues that Indiana’s license law did not raise whisky use and may reduce it, citing state rankings and 1872 1873 Baxter law data. It contrasts Massachusetts prohibitions with Indiana results and calls license advocates to reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Massachusetts
Goshen Democrat
Democrat
Promise of county clerk nomination mocked by editor
The writer ridicules a young man promised by C L Murray for the county clerk nomination at the Democratic convention. He warns the candidate faces a million to one chance of being struck by lightning rather than securing the promise, and suggests either outcome would be calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C L. Murray
Steamer Pat Rodgers Burned on the Ohio River
The steamer Pat Rodgers was wrecked by fire on the Ohio river one mile below Aurora last Wednesday morning. About twenty lives were lost, mostly women. The boat and cargo were a total loss. Lord Gordon Gordon has suicided. Bishop Whitehouse of Chicago is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Rodgers
Ohio River
Aurora
Lord Gordon Gordon
Editor defends Times attack on Michigan Southern managers
A fiery editor defends a Times with claims of a libel against Michigan Southern officials. He mocks opponents as “old blacklegs” and cites a Go shen meeting to vote for low taxes, presenting a table comparing Democratic and Republican county tax rates. The piece critiques party leaders and tax policy with humor and sharp language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Southern Railway
Times
Blackleg
Michigan Southern
Antrenius
Caitiff
Diogenes
Lake Shore
Saratoga
Chicago Times
Elkhart Township Deputy Assessor Charged for Sundays
Citizens of Elkhart township allege Israel Wyland deputy assessor billed $172.40 for assessing outside Goshen in 1873 claiming 57.5 days plus 6.5 Sundays at $3 daily. They questioned legality noting the law limits assessment period to sixty days with nine Sabbaths and demanded sworn audit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Wyland
Elkhart Township
Goshen Corporation
Corporation of Goshen
Elkhart
Charley Murray
Unclear motive behind a public figure’s position questioned
The speaker challenges Mr. Wyland’s stance and hints at publishing any explanation to clear his name from alleged missteps. The request references bad precedents set by Mr. Murray and seeks a solution to a mystery surrounding actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Wyland
Brush questions on Grant third-term stance at convention
The Goshen Democrat quotes Elkhart postmaster Brush as accusing the Democratic State Convention of failing to uphold the one term principle and suggesting support for Gen Grant’s re election. The paper mocks asking Charles how much he would pay to enlighten readers on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Elkhart
Gen. Grant
Charles
Forged signatures stir Goshen Dems Republican fears
The Goshen Democrat exposes a forged political call, naming Elkhart Republicans as signers. It accuses Charles L. Murray of orchestrating the fraud, alleging most names are false and that Democrats enable the deceit for campaign aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Col. J. F. Curtiss
Elkhart
Charles L. Murray
B. F. Oakes
Robert Sanford
D. B. McKean
Verray
Osborn
Hinckly
Murray
Democratic Party
Concord Township Republicans Hold August Caucus for Delegates
The Concord township Republicans met at Brodrick’s Opera House on Saturday August 8 1874 to select delegates for the Republican Congressional Convention to be held in Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874. A M Tucker chaired the meeting and E Molloy served as secretary. The group announced Concord township’s entitlement to sixteen delegates and appointed A S Davenport and Q O Chamberlain to prepare a list of names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township
Brodrick’s Opera House
Kendallville
A.M. Tucker
E. Molloy
A.S. Davenport
QO. T. Chamberlain
Delegates Named by Concord Township Republicans
The committee listed names including J. R. Beardsley B. L. Davenport A. M. Tucker O T Chamberlain C H Chase J. O Gregg A B Davenport M F Shuey R J Brush F W Miller Dr J Wy Allen J W Ellis L Dinehart W Th Quaite J F Curtiss C L Brodrick Joel Ellis A Pope J R Beardsley Benj Babb H P Chapman J R Mather W McDowell Nathan Markel CG K Hoke Horace Halstead Alex Gordon Hiram Thomas Noah Frame Collins Pindell Jos Puterbaugh Jos B Livengood. The first sixteen became regular delegates. others alternates. If the delegation is not full at the Convention all Republicans from Concord township may act as delegates. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Beardsley
B. L. Davenport
A. M. Tucker
O.T. Chamberlain
C. H. Chase
J. O. Gregg
A. 8. Davenport
M. F. Shuey
R. J. Brush
F. W. Miller
Dr. J. Wy. Allen
J. W. Ellis
L. Dinehart
W. TH. Quaite
J. F. Curtiss
Concord Township
Chr
K. Mo.Joy
Secy
Harrison Township Republicans Choose Delegates at 1874 Caucus
The Harrison Township Republicans held a caucus at the Harrison Center schoolhouse on a Saturday afternoon to appoint delegates for the Kendallville congressional convention on August 18 and to nominate township officers. Valentine Berkey and Jacob Hess were chosen as delegates, with votes pledging support for John Baker for Congress. Berkey named Trustee, M P Grosk for Justice, and Simon Fetters for Constable. a committee from each school district was formed to report general business to the County Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Center
Harrison Township
J. Bechtel
M. Krider
Jacob Hess
D.H. Christopher
Hesson
Kendallville
Krider
Valentine Berkey
John Baker
Simon Fetters
Local notices and business blurbs from the era
A reporter quotes Jas Miller about selling at cost to clear fall stock. Maxon Parmater Co. supplied lumber. Deacon Rush repairs wagons and buggies well. Mrs Jaycox’s offers boarding. A proverb reflects on memory and life. Buckley & Son prides itself on a full drug line and long presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Miller
Deacon Rush
Buckley & Son
Lyman's Historical Chart Introduced By Coit and Waters
Messrs Coit and Waters agents for Lyman's Historical Chart tour town to present a distinctive work. It promises a global history from earliest times to now with notable figures and events mapped like a country map, featuring colored plates and valuable chronological material with a key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Coit and Waters
Lyman
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ED. Molloy
Emma Molloy
Bvrrows
R. K. Brush
Republican County
Weekly
Observer
Congressional Central Committee
H. G. Thayer
BE. W. H. Exuis
Bishop Whitehouse
Chicago
Adams
Benton
Allen
Boone
Bartholomew We. Pacclay
Blackford
Decatur
Brew
DeKalbage Oe Carroll
Delaware
Fayette
Clinton
Grant
Crawford
Hamilton
Davies
Hendricks
Deathborn
Henry
Dubois
Howard
Floyd
Jasper
Fountain
Day
Franklin
Fulton
Jennings
Gibson
Koeciusko
Greene
Hancock
Lake
Harrison
Huntington
Jackson
Johnson
Knox
Monroe
Madigan
Morgan
Dee
Mareshal
Mewton
Martin
Montgomery
Perry
Randolph
Rugh
Posey
Joseph
Pulaski
VA Steuben
Putnam
Tippecanoe
Ripley
Union
Scott
Vanderburg
Shelby
Spencer
LBU
Vic
Starke
Wabach
Sullivan
Warren
Switzerland
Wayne
Tipton
White Warrick
Washington
Wells
Whitley
Leander Anderson
Henry Kindy
Rufus Shriver
Martin Kinder
Jeremiah Bechtel
Joseph Mc Donald
J. G. Culp
Editorial Brevities
Maxon, Parmater & Co
OF Art
Koiinds
Main-St
Haire Cachin
Wideker
Philip Christman
User Sherwood’s
Elkhart, Ind
Richart
TFG
Beck Brothers
Jindher Condhy
Bealens
Wes Xess
O. W. Sylvester
Main ST
Board of Trustees
Town of
Corporation of
W. IT. Knickerbocker
Riverside Green House
Prospect and
Bower Streets
River
Lyne & Vwarkaey
MES
C. Garvin
Elias Howe
Tine
God Hed
Pepe
Estine
RIED
J.J. Burns & Co
Frelows
Main Street
Weircee ES
Main
T. Bigelow
NED
Tronware
J. J. Burns
Elkhart, Fed
Dewey
Jud
Burns &C
Iamond & Ruby
James A. Lawson
Fuller, Warren & CO
Troy
N.Y
New York
Cleveland
Hill & Miller
Bealers
Carbon & Castor
George A. Brown
M. EF. Shuey
First National Bank
Ce. T. Chamberlain
Notarie
Vanderlip
Michigan
Wille
J. mM. Vaneleet
LAW
Cor Main and
Jackson Sts
B&b. FE
Hascall’s
Main and
Market Streets
Ss. G. Webber
Protection Life Ins. Co
Elkhart and
St. Jo
Dr. Harrington
Post
ED Turnock
Covenant Life Ins. Co
Dr. Dodge
Mainstreet
Elkhart Paper Company
D.r. Geardsley
First National Bank, of
Clifton House Block
Joan Cook
Cashier
Sinas Batpwin
L. Davenport, Prane Jaurett
Otable
Pigeon St
Ivery Ardgardd
Ely
Qigis
Cheap Cash Store
H.W. Brazie
Ypsilanti, Mich
Bristol
A. le Fisher
Pigeon Streets
Guipe
Pigeon Street
Baptist Church
M. Gill
DE. WH. B. Carmack
Ofnce
J. A. Work
M. D
Main and High Sts
Prairie
A. A. Fahinestock
Richley
St. Cor
J. N. Hannaford
Pigeon
High
Fourth
High Streets
DE. C. Aw. Lambert
Elkhart County
Avedyl
M. Cummins
D. D.S
Masonic Block
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