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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1875
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer notes frosts did not injure the corn crop and reports on a Chicago fire scene with midnight music. A Port Wayne correspondent to the New York Tribune proposes Hugh McCulloch as a presidential candidate.
The town confronts a string of emergencies from fires to floods and eerie rumors, testing residents and authorities as they respond to unexpected hazards and unsettling events.
When courthouse officials and lawyers in South Bend have free time they organize a friendly baseball game. The event showcases local public figures enjoying sport together, reflecting community recreation rules and local culture.
The South Bend Union requests the St Joseph Valley Agricultural Society invite Jeff Davis to speak at the fair. De gustibus non disputandum.
The Goshen Ziimes emphasizes baby items as a specialty. The editor is praised for following the example he often commends.
Kendallville shines with renewed excitement as the town basks in a revival, marking a striking turnaround after years of stagnation. Local residents sense a fresh glow and communal pride in the revived community.
Daniel McDonald becomes a proprietor of the Plymouth Democrat and is noted as an able writer. This change marks the latest notable development in Northern Indiana journalism.
In Mishawaka the Enterprise notes the town’s appreciation for a temperance speaker by the payment given. The article states a top-tier temperance speech is worth eleven dollars in the neighboring town.
The text argues against a second presidential term, claiming would-be leaders face assassination risk and suggesting one term is too long for a successful president. It frames third-term ambitions as humbuggery in the Republic of Eenador.
A humorous note from the Goshen 7 Times claims a mule a wash tub and a fine comb make a fine bridal outfit in Elkhart while a cradle a bottle of soothing syrup and a marriage certificate dated to suit the convenience of the parties are also described as a fine bridal outfit in Goshen.
The writer proposes government action to extract metal from postal cards, suggesting it could fund a return to specie payments if the metal is the right kind. They note the material weighs on the mind like iron but could be silver or even gold.
The Treasury asks for redemption by October 1 of 25 million dollars of bonds outstanding, bringing total redeemed since May 1 to 90 million. Converting 6 percent bonds into 5 percent will save about 900 thousand dollars in annual interest, a commendable move by Secretary Bristow as money markets react.
The Goshen Democrat notes the public boarding house here is comparatively empty of Elkhart residents while many others are expected to be present.
The Goshen Times notes the town now averages four dog fights each day, describing the situation as intolerable without such measures to curb the issue.
Ohio Republicans rally under the cry free schools and an honest currency. The slogan drives their appeal and signals a confident political stance across the state.
A Goshen Democrat quote notes Elkhart unrest under license law and contrasts it with Baxter law. The question asks which saloon keeper among those reporting for the Democrat.
Last Monday commemorates the forty sixth anniversary of Logansport journalism with the first paper named the Pottawattime and Miami Times edited by John Scott.
Harper's Weekly targets Senator Morton in a cartoon drawn by Nasti A Mishawaka dinterprise. The piece provokes no major damage as Morton counterattacks his opponents with his own sharp rhetoric.
Senator Morton delivered a forceful address in Urbana on Saturday that observers say left Democrats staggered and unsettled by his pointed arguments and sharp critique.
A critique of telegraph operators highlighting courtesy and discretion. It praises the patient, helpful conduct of operators at Tichart Michigan Southern and Lake Shore lines and major Chicago offices, while condemning rude staff at Shelby Ohio who refuse data politely requested time cards.
The text argues that states are sovereign nations separate from the United States and rejects the idea that the Constitution is a mere treaty. It contrasts state autonomy with national powers and asserts the Constitution binds the people of the United States to form a more perfect union.
A Goshen Democrat letter accuses Rev Mahin of lies in the Elkhart Daily Observer about soldiers reunions and Army discharge. The author questions alleged yarns about the Molloys and asks for charges or specifications to be presented.
Jas Clark drank a morphine dose after dissolving powder in water at Faber's saloon. He told companion Phil Chrstman he would soon be gone. John Cassler found the morphine envelope and traced the drug to a local drug store. Dr Allen counteracted the poisoning. Mrs Clark notes prior threats with no stated cause.
The writer recalls dining with Charley Myers at the Dodge House in Kendallville and taunts any rival who might challenge Dodge in preparing a grand dinner. He invites others to assemble their best fare and culinary staff and try to surpass the feast.
Readers recall the immortal J N advertised in local exchanges for entertainment while noting varied opinions from Valparaiso Vidette and Kendallville Standard. The War era reports him as a loud speaker, yet no specific speech topics or identity are confirmed, leaving readers curious.
The Goshen Times mocks the boys and girls in Mishawaka for bathing together without costumes. The Elk Hart Observer mocks the piece praising the conduct. The Mishawaka Enterprise jokes about voicing opinions and cautions readers about making loud statements.
Fernando Wood says redemption will come when commercial and financial confidence is restored. He argues paper money suffices and people want gold for their dollar on demand. He ties sound government, wise economy, prosperity, and restored confidence to resolving financial difficulties.
The Milwaukee Sentinel criticizes editors who lack diamond pins in their shirts for showing disrespect to the profession. The Columbus Democrat echoes that indignant stance, calling for confrontation with editors who fail to display the pin.
The piece attacks Senator Thurman for preaching independence but staying loyal to the Democratic platform. It mocks his stance on inflation and hard money, arguing he will ride the inflation issue in Ohio regardless of consequences and may end up ruled out of the presidential race.
Curcaco Aug. 23 1875 Witt OH Beck Esq Sec Ac tives Euxaant Exp Dear Sir Our engagements at home will not permit of our remaining to play in the West any longer than to fill the engagements we have already made With thanks for your offer believe me Yours Very Respectfully yu are
A speaker argues for recognizing married women as self supporting through housework, child rearing, and paid labor. He compares marriage to a business partnership and cites personal experience as a wife and mother who educated herself and sewed to support the family while pursuing scientific and literary aims.
Tom Daily returns from Buckeye region visiting relatives and notes a separation. H D Wilson comes home from California after two months away in improving health. Henry V Curtis departs for East Groveland New York where his wife has stayed two weeks. A riot case sees a band of youths and Lewd women charged with riot, costs about 75 dollars. A two story new school building will be ready Oct 1 due to material shortages. Hyde and Gross open a dry goods and groceries firm in Beck and Leib's former room. German M E church cornerstone laid. Rev Ougler from China speaks on heathen Chineeism at the church. Julian House sees improvements.
Farmers report oat yields poor due to rains and no peaches this year with grapes expected to be only moderate in Bristol. Mrs. Knapp dies at her son Myron Knapp’s home aged eighty seven. funeral held with Rev Maffit conducting services. Americus.
The Board of Health met in Enxuart on August 18 with Drs Bowen Harrington Work and H P Chapman present. Absent were Drs Allen and Dodge. The By laws committee reported and was discharged. the by laws were adopted. Harrington Dodge and Chapman named a committee on ordinances. Adjourned to August 25 in the Council chamber.
Reports reveal Sheriff Turnock regularly serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal to inmates. The practice fills the jail with applicants seeking entry, as the sheriff eases the crowd by allowing hammock lounging in the parlor while ensuring guests are comfortable.
Plymouth Democrat reports a troubled marriage involving a sober husband, a young wife, and a young dry goods clerk. The jealous husband departs on a ten day trip to Makinaw and returns to a flagrant scene at the home. Names are suppressed by local papers for family considerations.
An editor on the Wabash asked local reporters to send full particulars of the frond. A correspondent sent him a copy of the Old Testament with the seventh chapter of Genesis clearly marked.
The August council session chaired by Mayor Wright approved last meeting minutes and bills for iron bridge work paving and legal papers. It accepted firemen hall specifications, discussed draymen licensing and fixed conveyance prices, amended health board funds control, and instructed building committee to sell the current lot and seek a new site. A street lighting committee with the Gas Company was formed.
Mayor Wright presided with J and T Arisman absent. Bills approved include Watson for lock work, Lepper, Wilsons bill, Stauffer street work, and Upson street projects. Reports on Main to Fourth streets show easy grading and drainage. Health issues, gravel for grading, and alley opening discussed. News items cover Carlist colonel killed in Seo d Urgel, Schurz returns, Sherman and Colfax tours, and various political and legal tidbits with names and places across the United States.
A large crowd attended a Sunday school picnic held three miles from Adamsville in Elkhart county by the Union Salem and Pleasant Valley schools. Rev David Oaks and Dr Huntsinger spoke in the forenoon, with Revs George Bryson and Henry Finch in the afternoon. The Pleasant Valley martial band supplied music and a hearty dinner followed. showers briefly interrupted activities but did not dampen the enjoyment.
The old Democratic war horse Governor Hendricks plans a speech to please both Ohio and Maine voters without conflicting financial views. He aims to show Democracy as flexible to all, likely telling Ohio allies inflation is acceptable while tailoring a Maine message.
The Dowling scandal at Indian noir is revived after a church sitting. Dowling interrupted proceedings by playing Home Sweet Home on a orm while Elder Smith protested the reading of an official document and the janitor cut gas. The Wabash free Trader publisher recalls printing woes and hot air remarks from debtors.
A Sandersville Georgia dispatch says Candia Harris, a leader in a supposed Black insurrection, confessed and implicated Prince Rivers, Maj Gen of the South Carolina militia. Rivers denies the charge as seventy jailed Black men remain in Sandersville.
The largest stock of silver watches African movements and all weight cases is offered at bottom prices. Beck Bros the Jewelers Min st invites all watch buyers to examine.
Multiple lines including Indianapolis and Bloomington Western Vandalia St. Louis routes sell excursion tickets Sept 9 to Oct 2 1875 good to return Oct 6 affiliated routes include Lake Shore Michigan Southern Detroit and Illinois Central lines. All lines carry stock and articles to the Exposition at full rates and return free on certificate of exhibition from Sept 27 to Oct 4.
Washington note reports Kentucky Senator Stevenson has pledges from General Williams and Governor Leslie to back him for the U S Senate if they cannot win the election. They would favor Stevenson over rival Beck, an aspirant, according to the Herald’s Washington special.
Captain Webb completes his second Dover to Calais swim without aid arriving at Calais at 11 am in good health but fatigued after a twenty one hour forty minute passage.
The new National Union party formed in Boston with Gen N P Banks for president and L Q C Lamar of Mississippi for vice president. A state central committee was named and a platform adopted. No prominent party figures attended the gathering. The resolutions denounce the Republican and Democratic parties as partisan.
One of Pennsylvania’s largest coal dealers announced reductions in New York on August 24. Grate and egg coal will sell for $5.70, stove coal for $6, and chestnut coal for $5.40.
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