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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1874
Page
3
A bustling Elkhart page advertises furniture from Shuey and Mochelle and Meader and Sage, Martyn's Egyptian Lustrine, and dry goods. Notices mention plant sales, boot bargains, a Riverside Green House, and Chamberlain's Immediate Relief.
Messrs. Zimmer and Gregg of Elkhart with O Neal and Vance of Findlay Ohio show 500 pounds of paper from wood pulp. They test Zimmer grinding patent to produce fast cutting of hard woods and intact fibres. The imperfectly bleached pulp yields a durable sheet comparable to cotton fabric, with less shrinkage when damp. The paper is declared a complete success and demand is forecast pending market readiness for early delivery.
Real estate ads list several properties for sale or exchange in Elkhart County. The Dunn property at Washington and Second streets offers house and lot. H. P. Chapman advertises long term cheap lots. a new house on a prime street with barn and water access. exchange option near St Joseph or Benton Harbor. the Layton farm in Cleveland township spans 116 acres at 65 dollars per acre with timber, brick house, barn, orchard, water. terms include one fourth cash and annual payments of 200 dollars. Caroline H. Hanna listed as owner on premises. Also a lot in Hall's addition and other inquiries at the office.
On August 6 1874 at the residence of Mr D Smith by Rev Barr Mr A A Beacon of Waterloo married Miss Frankie Haseley daughter of Mrs E D Smith of this city. The Observer notes Frankie’s long association with the paper and offers best wishes for a happy life together.
Georgie, infant daughter of B L and Libbie Kellogr, died August 6 1874 of brain fever aged 11 months 18 days. The family laments the loss as a doorway to sorrow but comforted that she rests with angels until all storms pass.
At a Monday evening gathering led by President N. Bickel, a new hook and ladder company elected officers headed by J. A. Mochelle as Foreman and Russ Mead as Ist Assistant. John Davison and Ben Brown named as 2nd Ben and Secretary, with Carl Sage as Treasurer. Finance, Investigating, and By-laws committees formed with select members.
A burglary at Wood's clothing store on Monday night saw over $50 in goods stolen after the back door was bored and unlocked. Twenty five Mennonites, who had been staying here, plan to move to Kansas tomorrow by telegraph notice. A special train for the convention is rumored. J T Lilly opens a barber shop under Jake Mish's clothing store and invites customers.
Kendallville Aug 10 letter requests publication to announce a dinner served by local ladies for the Congressional Convention on the 18th of the month. Net proceeds will fund the new church building. Signed L H Jonxson.
Water works stock subscribers met in J. McNaughton's room with Col. A. M. Tucker in chair and F. W. Miller as secretary. They renamed the company Elkhart Fire Protective Association and appointed A. A. Tucker J. McNaughton and W. Proctor as trustees, John Cook treasurer, F. W. Miller secretary, adjourning subject to the president's call.
A Union Grove Grange picnic elicited a joke about Murray running un muzzled among the crowd. A witty bystander replied there is no danger, noting dog days will not affect him and he will be a puppy all his life.
A Grange gathering at Osceola last Saturday opened with a Glee Club performance by a new club and featured an eloquent welcome from Will Woodside. The crowd enjoyed a generous dinner as speakers praised local talent and character, with John Pulling singled out as the happiest attendee.
The Livengoods from Pleasant Plain and the Seamans from Wakarusa attended a dinner with many locals. Rev. Russell of Mishawaka gave an engaging children’s address and James Miller of Portage Prairie delivered a practical Grange speech. Axford of South Bend spoke briefly. The Republican State Convention of Iowa endorsed female suffrage.
The board met in regular session with all members present and approved the minutes. Bills allowed include Wm Proctor marshal 72.20 W H Shaw July engineer 60.30 J M Minnich hardware 3.35 S F Curtiss night watch July 45.00 gas light for July 66.92 coal 105.00 drawing engine 39. An ordinance on shows passes. Street openings extended. sidewalk petitions approved and crosses to be laid. Tax of 50 cents per $100 to fund town expenses. Clerk W H Knickerpocker.
Dr 5S D Howe Arabian Tonic Blood Purifier is praised as a cheerful cordial for spirits low from anxiety or sorrow. Hall Sicilian Hair Renewer promises regrowth on bald heads if hair cells remain. Cautions against purgatives that cause gripes. Parsons Purgative Pills assertedly pure and mild. Rum Bitters with Fusio Oil claimed as a deadly bath for ailments. Vinegar Bitters marketed as a vegetable alterative and aperient for weak stomachs and disordered liver or bowels.
No person can use Boschee's German Syrup without immediate relief and cure. The firm has distributed over 250,000 free sample bottles yearly through druggists in the United States. I Bucklen Son offers a bottle for 75 cents and promises two doses will relieve. G G Green Woodbury NY endorses the product.
Completion of the Boonville iron bridge boosts the line with two daily Hannibal connections to the Neosho valley and two daily runs between St. Louis and Southern Kansas. Texas trade gains with lower rates and through Pullman palace sleeping cars from Chicago Quincy Hannibal and St. Louis to Galveston. Contact Thomas Darwin at Sedalia Mo for maps timetables and fare rates.
The Elk Hart Indiana post office lists 60 names including Adam Bartmus John Miller Hettie Moore I Clarke Henry McMasters Wm Martin Maggie Clark Emma Clouse Wm Miller Vera Dinstill Libbie Dutter Maggie Ressler Mary Fetters Benj Robinson Mary J Gool Lee Riggs Stephen Griffin Rosetta Hartman Joseph Wake Delphine Richardson Mre J Higginson Geo M Rice Emma Rains Arthur Stowe G W Rice Alice Huin John Sciss Albert Hoffmeyer Minnie Skinner Wilson Hancock Sarah Johnson Susie Shook Samuel Johnson Ann Spect Wm E Kessler Lydia Smith Mary Krider John E Smith Fanny Stutzman Jemima Lyman Winger Anson Murry Richard Woolcot Minnie Wilkinson Fanny MecHay Jas Williams David Wilkins and others. Foreign held for postage and held for letter direction.
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