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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1873
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer lists editors Emma Molloy and R K Brusi with Molloy serving as editor and the paper led by publisher Emma Molloy and associate editor R K Brusi guiding staff.
The Onserver proclaims itself the largest paper in Elkhart with the widest circulation, primarily serving Elkhart and nearby areas.
The Newspaper Jeporter of New York lists 193 American journals that have achieved fifty years or more of growth and activity, highlighting enduring publishing traditions across the nation.
The Megèster states a new German newspaper will debut in South Bend this month and begin with a circulation of about 1,000 copies.
A convict at a Michigan city prison assaulted Deputy Warden with a broad-ax Friday morning. The Deputy Warden shot the attacker to save his life, sending the convict to hospital in critical condition.
The German papers refute the report that Count Bismark plans to wage war on God and Christianity. They note he does show some regard for public opinion after all.
The charges against General Van Buren of the Vienna Commission are sustained but critics say appointing Minister Jay as chairman made him both accuser and judge, diminishing the committee’s perceived impartiality.
A band of Sioux surprised Pawnee campers on the Republican river. Nearly one hundred Pawnee men, women, and children were slain and scalped. Survivors fled as the wounded and dead were gathered and burned in a barbarous act.
The St Louis Republican, now an independent paper, lauds Senator Morton in a lengthy piece. It claims he heads the line of promotion and is a power within the party, arguing his loyalty kept the Republicans intact during the 1872 defection threat.
A rail accident on the Chicago Alton and St. Louis line two miles north of Lamont Illinois last Saturday night killed nearly 50 people and wounded many. The collision involved a passenger and a freight train. smoke and steam from an engine scorched numerous occupants.
The piece notes railroads alter Malthusian logic by enabling rapid food and labor transport to needed lands. War and famine as population dampers lessen, changing views on population control and implying Malthus might not condemn American family sizes.
Thiers declared in Paris last week that Count de Chambord's attempt to reconcile Bourbon and Orleans lines to restore the monarchy will fail. He asserted the Republic will stand and questioned any return to divine right rule. He noted it would be absurd to grant royal lineage any future claim in this age.
The Middlebury convention produced resolutions viewed as comprehensive and strong for a national platform. The linked candidate for Circuit Prosecutor is unknown, while the Judge nominee is widely recognized as honest and the likely winner across the circuit.
A Toledo Island House barber, Cons G Corrao, signs a letter praising a local paper and promises three months’ subscription plus ten dollars for advertising. He refers to himself as a full-blooded first-class Gorilla and notes accepting Confederate currency as change. The mix of odd details and self-promotional tone reflects a quirky local business missive.
The Elkhart moving drama flows through a busy period as the press room, stovepipe mishaps, and a glass window incident test nerves. The Cornet Band Concert draws praise for Miss Davenport, Messrs Berolzhime Conn Gore and others, with Lamar Gillett lauded for stage management amid hurried preparations.
The races drew a lively crowd with fair play in heats. Tom Phelan won the foot race by several lengths while judges relaxed rules in a lighthearted mood. A few vulgar youngsters and intoxicated spectators marred the gaiety, but overall Friday’s event pleased attendees.
The Original Peak Family, organized in 1839 by Wm Peak Sr., features Mrs. Wm Peak and four children plus H N Peak. After tours in Europe and the Americas they return to the West for two performances Wednesday and Thursday. Notable members include Wm K Lavaker and Fannie Peak, with Dot and Alf Wyman joining their ranks.
A new semi circular mailing and distributing table was added to the post office this week. It has a central opening and outer edge rails for hanging mail bags. Mail is placed on the table and bags hang from rails around the edge, the operator standing center to access open mouths. Built of hard wood with iron brackets and rails, it can be disassembled for transport. Total cost 66 dollars.
At a meeting of M. and B. Union No. 12 in Elkhart Indiana on August 16 resolutions were unanimously adopted praising Col AS M Tucker Auditor of Elkhart County for his generosity in a notable gift. The minutes request a published copy and a handsome presentation on organization day. Members H S Brekler Jags Kavanavet Joan Brancn Com affirm high esteem for the donor and express sincere gratitude.
The passage cites Mr Alvan Tucker and J H Marvin providing Vermont Journal and Dubuque Clinton Iowa papers, W A Allen with the Surrey Comet and Thomas S Wilkinson with the Sacramento Union, claiming the Observer is frequently remembered by friends for such mentions.
An animite roaming in the woods between Niles and a neighboring place was killed and identified as a large panther. It caused havoc among livestock, giving rise to concern among farmers. No lives were lost. Mrs. Sarah Hewitt has been sworn in as deputy postmistress. The Modocs of Cassopolis will play the Ontwas next Saturday. Photographs by Dan Smith are being produced locally, with Mr. Smith to stay only a few weeks longer. Derrin.
South Bend has a new city directory and the Register marks its twenty-ninth year. The Pleiades Club lectures are planned for next winter with Parsons Nast Collyer and Mrs. Livermore on the program. The Red Stockings of Boston will play the Clippers of South Bend for $150 and expenses. A fiendish rail obstruction blocked the Chicago and Port Huron line in the fourth ward delaying an 8 o'clock train, but it remained on track.
Oberlin agent J W Handyside promotes a deluxe illustrated Bible published by Flint & Co. with 300 engravings, color plates, biblical scenes, a Bible history, 100000 marginal references, prophecies and fulfillments, plus a family register album. Prices range 7.50 to 16.00. territory rarely canvassed twice.
Names of Petit Jurors for the September Term 1878 listed by township include Asher Lockwood Locke Middlebury N Markel Concord John Fuller Bilharé Geo Meyer Bango Benton Lewis Fisher Union Andrew Miller Clinton William Bouser Harrison Jefferson A E Kessler Washington.
A fragmentary list shows multiple marriage license filings including John F. Kitsor with Lucy Mayfield Jonathan A. Troyer with Amelia Smith Lewis Swoneland with Emma South Henry Culb Jr with Catharine Weber Henry D Eyer with Sarah Kulp John Jacob Meyers with Sarah Eningham Jacob Swoneland with Sophie Smeltzer Aaron Weaver with Lucy Donald John Jater with Mary Ann Molebash Kenry H Beers with Ellen Webster William H Kiblinger with Martha McBride Charley W days with Mary Jane Garner in a compiled register of licenses.
Goshen Aug 11 special term of court postponed to Friday next as defense challenges jurisdiction venue and jury array in State v Long. Boyer v Bristol Hydraulic may also wait. August 19 report notes a large Sabbath school picnic at Stone Lake with 2000 attendees, White Pigeon Band, and multiple talks.
A list of names includes Bostwieke Niswander Joseph Boyd Mary Overley M Miss Benty Jacob I Pletcher Lizzie Beekman EJ Parker Charles Cornwell Chancey Roberson Charies Carpenter D D Rogers Clara French Thieza Reynolds Frank V B Mrs Stone Calista Ferris George Spade Emma Gordon Sam Smith A C Koehler Emil Kochenderfer Geo W Swaringer Henry Lechlitner Sarah Steele John W Miller DV Sease Joseph Melton Frank Taylor Job Myers Henry Washington John Markley Jesse Winters Julia Metcalf Mary Wells Mollie Wewell Sarah Zimmerman Jacob.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a claim by P 7 Barnum about $5 000 related to the Lafayette and Lafayette Railroad for failing to deliver an agreed service. The readable text is incomplete and ambiguous about parties and actions.
Fragment from a miscellaneous listing notes stock on books and blank materials. The readable text hints at a small shop catalog including Albu related items and miscellaneous stock.
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