Republican State Ticket for State Officers
The slate lists W. W. Curry of Terre Haute as Secretary of State, James A. Wildman of Kokomo as Auditor, John B. Glover of Bedford as Treasurer, James C. Denny of Knox as Attorney General, John M. Bloss of New Albany as Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Andrew L. Osborn of LaPorte as Judge of the Supreme Court, 6th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Curry
Terre Nlante
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
John B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Knox
John M. Bloss
New Albany
Court races listed for district attorney and prosecutor
For Congress, 13th District, John H. Baker of Elkhart County headed the ticket. For Prosecuting Attorney, W. G. Glasgow of LaGrange led the slate.
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John H. Baker
Elkhart County
W. G. Glasgow
LaGrange County
Republican County Ticket List for Local Offices
The slate includes Jacob Bechtel for Representative Thomas H Daily for Clerk Theodore F Garvin for Auditor Frederick W Miller for Treasurer George F Mann for Recorder John W Stetler for Sheriff Alonzo Wade for Coroner William McCord for Surveyor Christian W Nusbaum for Real Estate Appraiser and William C Elliott for Commissioner Middle District.
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Republican County Ticket
Jacob Bechtel
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
Doubt on Republican Signatures in Goshen Dem Call
A critical pamphlet claims the Goshen Democrat misrepresented Republican support by forging 99 of 100 signatures on a call to join a reform effort. It questions the absence of notable Republicans and brands the call a deceitful double distasteful maneuver.
Political schemers exposed in Goshen Democrat remarks
The Goshen Democrat editor is accused of acting as an aqueduct for a political convention. Nominees were announced and informed in advance, while defeated candidates were urged to promote attendance by allies who knew the outcome. The piece denounces reform talk as dishonest demagoguery.
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Goshen Democrat
McNaughton Seen At People’s Convention Rumor
An anonymous note in the Goshen Democrat claims John McNaughton prowled the edges of the People’s Convention on a Saturday. The report notes Pete Smith of Concord reacted by raising his hair in response to the scene.
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John McNaugton
People’s Convention
Goshen
Pete Smith
Concord
Sheep and goats debate echoes in old editorial
The State Sentinel quotes a Democratic editorial mocking rivals as sheep and goats while calling for separation only at judgment day. Goshen references a controversial figure described as a foul odor and a supposed sanitary agent to justify the division.
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Goshen Democrat
Harmonizing Conflicting County Convention Descriptions
The Goshen Democrat contrasts two plates showing a large, orderly mass meeting led by Samuel B. Romaine of Bristol amid calm air and steady waters vs a view of storms and peril. The item questions which account accurately reflects the event and calls for judgment on authenticity.
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Goshen
Samuel B. Romaine
Bristol
Low Salary Low Taxes and Low Fees Party Described
A 1874 Clinton Township notice promotes E. H. Berkey for county recorder at 75 cents per deed copy. The Goshen Democrat reform group endorsed him but blocked his nomination at the People's Reform Convention, ejecting advocate Joseph Zollinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Berkey
Clinton
Goshen Democrat
Reform Party
Berkey
Clinton Township
Joseph Zollinger
Reform Committee
Mr. Berkey
Zollinger
Lament in Selkhart over Brush and the Republican fold
A lament at Selkhart portrays Festmaster Brush grieving for loyal Republicans who refuse comfort over signing away independence from office holders. The narrative questions how Brush will escape the brush and regain political footing.
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Selkhart
Festmaster Brush
Rachel
Elkhart Letter Fallout Targets Local Citizens and Editors
In a fiery Goshen Democrat critique, Brush faces rejection as John Cook and John McNaughton supposedly oppose a call. local editors insist no point was made on McNaughton while hurling sharp jabs at Murray Lindsay and tempers flare over political strategy in Elkhart county.
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Elkhart
John Cook
John McNaughton
Charley Murray
Brush
Jackass
Thomas Miller
Moses
Goshen Democrat
Democrat
Israel
Murray
Lindsley
Porter
Concord
Charles
Convention Nominations Backfire On Two Jacob Men
Jacob Arisman and Jacob Mandler joined the Peoples Reform Convention with pledges for Clerk and Recorder. They secured four fifths of the vote but learned they were effectively "dead" as their throats were said to be cut from ear to ear. They faced a week of public funeral imagery and self-furnished pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Arisman
Jacob Mandler
Observer’s comments stir Friction Over Goshen Convention
A local exchange scathingly attacks a Goshen People's Convention report printed by Elkhart’s postmaster organ. The editorial volley labels the Onion’s coverage as slanderous and nauseating and questions truthfulness while defending its own publication integrity.
Reform Progress Earns Support At Highest Levels
Officials push civil service reform with continued effort and broad backing from the President and cabinet. The public increasingly supports the reform as commissioners remain at work and describe substantial progress.
Ohio voters reject new constitution in decisive defeat
The people of Ohio rejected their new constitution by a large majority last week. Although a strong majority approved the license clause, the overall constitution was rejected, rendering the clause moot and the document defeated.
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Ohio
Laporte Herald Congratulated for Congress Candidate
The Laporte Herald is praised for its successful congressional candidate. Maj. Calk ins is named as a popular candidate.
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Laporte Herald
Congress
Maj. Calkins
Venerable pilot cites barnacles crippling old Democratic Scow
S. B. Romaine visited Monday and blamed barnacles on the scow’s woes. A damaged marine crab with its back moss scraped shows the vessels it had fastened to, illustrating the craft’s troubled history.
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S. B. Romaine
Patriotic boat marked C. L. M found at Goshen
A damaged craft with faded markings including Whig Democrat Republican Democrat the People Reform and Dem Diagonally across its stern was found. The boat resembles brands on Mexican mustangs and is available for viewing by appointment with Bill Beane at the Goshen Democrat office weekdays 9 to 4.
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Reform
Bill Beane
Goshen Democrat
Taxation Facts Against Misrepresentation in Elkhart
Article argues against opposition claims of high taxes in Elkhart County for 1874. It presents tax breakdowns by townships, noting state and school levies, county levies, and a long term decrease from 1869 to 1874, with school aid largely returning to towns for education.
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Goshen Democrat
Elkhart County
Avetezs
Benton
Washington
Jefferson
Middlebury
Snglebiey
Bristol
OBONG
Cikan
Ccecceee
Ireneer
State Temperance Convention to Meet in Indianapolis
The State Temperance Convention plans to assemble in Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon September 2 to promote Christian reform against intemperance. The call urges Indiana families to welcome the visiting Christian men and women and support housing and entertainment arrangements as unconditional hospitality.
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State Temperance Convention
Indianapolis
Christian Temperance Convention
Indiana
Rail excursion deals for convention travel announced
Railroads offer special round trip and half fare options to convention delegates. Indianapolis routes with one fifth fare and four day tickets. Bee Line four cents per mile for large groups. Terre Haute Vandalia offers free return for twenty travelers. Peru road cuts for ten or more from several towns. Delegates urged to report at First Baptist Church for the gathering.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Lafayette
Lawrenceburg
Jeffersonville
Madison
Evansville
Crawfordsville
Terre Haute
Vandalia
First Baptist Church
Pennsylvania
New York
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
T. B. Harvey
M. M. Frnen
Why Elkhart Allows Sunday Saloons and Shops
A letter to the editor from August 19 1874 questions Sunday operations in Elkhart. It asks why shooting galleries and cigar shops are permitted on Sundays, claiming moral insult to townsfolk and churchgoers and accusing authorities of special privileges and lax enforcement of laws.
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Elkhart
Inquirer
Bristol Germand Don and John Fight Over Frau
In Bristol on August 24 an affair between a German clothing merchant and a Pennsylvanian man escalated from disputes to gunplay. John faced threats, the Don was arrested after a street confrontation, and bail remains unmet. Public sentiment leans Germany. rumors speak of tar and feather talk and missing spouses in a rural scandal. Old Ben Butler is to be contacted to handle the case.
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Bristol
Germany
Pennsylvania
John
Earnsbarger
Old Ben
Butler
Pickerel haul and local moves amid drought in Walkerton
A Walkerton reader reports capturing eight pickerel weighing thirty two pounds four ounces. Farmers report corn cutting amid drought as crops near failure. Mr D Cathcart sells farm near the depot to Mr Knapp and plans to move to Florida. A Goshen Sorehead Convention draws little local attendance. S E R travels for health. Local notices include Catherine Roz offering pills and advertising a made stone amid community excitement over dogs.
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D. Cathcart
Knapp
Florida
Sorehead
Goshen
S.Q. Ros
Indianapolis Tailor Moritz Shot by Editor in Seduction Case
Moritz a merchant tailor of Indianapolis reputed to have the handsomest wife in the city was shot last Thursday by Geo. C. Harding editor of the Sunday Herald. Harding shot Moritz for seducing his daughter a 19 year old young woman. Miss Harding attempted suicide twice, the final act succeeding.
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Indianapolis
Moritz
Geo. C. Harding
Sunday Herald
Miss Harding
Goshen Items Show Growth and Local Happenings
Goshen reports 90 to 100 students at the Normal School with more en route. The Boyer case draws Bristolites. witnesses are concluding plaintiff side examination. Miss Bonnell of Elkhart visited Normal students after a PA and OH trip. Temperance meetings attracted crowds with Rev. Bartholomew and C Crider speaking. Institute week looms as county superintendent seeks top educators. Indianapolis Daily Journal adds a four page Saturday insert.
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Goshen
M. Bartholomew
Jefferson Township
B. H. Crider
Elkhart Prairie
Noah Anderson
Harrison Township
List of Remaining Letters at the Elm Post Office 1874
A 1874 notice lists remaining names for unclaimed letters at the Elke AUgust 26 post office. It includes Abel R2 Bixby WC Beach Hannah Catlain Charles Carter F H . Courdreey Wm P Dickey Mary A aa secrets I owning Henry Fox Elizabeth Grimes Rebecca Hall Willard Herman 5S A Mrs Hoffmeyer Mary Ha’l Harry J Hick Chas Jewett Mrs A A Johnson Nancy Kenonwinder Samuel Kauffman J F Landin 8 Longstreet Richard Lang Louise and other names. Letters are held for postage. applicants must call for advertised letters after one week. R K Brush P M.
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Abel
Bixby
Beach
Hannah Catlain
Charles Carter
H . Courdreey
Dickey
Mary
Henry Fox
Elizabeth Grimes
Rebecca ‘Hall Willard
Herman
Hoffmeyer
Mary Ha
Harry J Hick
Chas Jewett
A A Johnson
Nancy Kenonwinder
Samuel Kauffman
F Landin
Longstreet
Richard Lang
Louise
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U. S
Wihart and
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Peoples’ Convention
Qosolo
Cleveland
Bango
Locke
Jackson
Olive
Union
Harrison
Republican Party
Postmaster’s Organ
Grantite
Onion
Civil Service Reform
True Party of Reform
Toone
Goshen City
Eteyis
Eave Esesesekhart
Geen
Ee Wreseevere
Clinton Seer
Millersburg
Ned Enton
Acees Jackson
Ween Eel Elkhart Corp
Eaebe
Aseel
York
Bristol ‘Town
Ogolo
Temperance Leagues of
Erknanrt
Walkerton Indangest
Ephors Observer
Catherine Roz
Walkerton St. Go. CO
C. Roz
Kent, &c
Funk Bros
Omd
A. R. Burns
F. S. Carlton
Whitmyer
Main ST
Boodloom
Star Millinery
Variety Store
Jackson St
N. Freedman
Algo
Ladies’ Bazaar
Main Street
Indianapolis Daily Journal
Elke
Love Bil Metcalf
Suean Miller
Sarah
Miller Henry
Morain
Peterson Evelyn A
Pendi
Elizabeth Root
Lana Rigg
Jess Stuart Saml
Sin Henry & Spellman J
Shirk
Daniel Smith
LM Smith
P Swartz
Catherine Stotts
A Scully
Andrew Vandoreten
Barbara Willis
Charley
Warren Carrie Zook
George
Renan Albert
Joseph Sternbergh
Beardsley Chase Winchester
Deardorf
Mon Spangler
Danie
R. K. Brush
Pritchard
Republic
a.Poe
Grantville
Prircnano
J. BR. Wilson
Loxa
Perrozarp
Rachael West
Spferson
Iowa
Parrézarp
T. A
Parker
Saxex
Pritcrarp
Sir
John Starks
John Walker
East
Washington Street
H.W. Brazie
Ypsilanti, Mich
A. le Fisher
Pigeon Streets
Gripe
Pigeon Street
Baptist Church
Gill
Dr. Allen
Second Street
Presbyterian Church
H. B. Carmack
Cras
J. A. Work
TI. Dos
Oreice Corner
Ats
Prairie Streets
A. A. Fahinestoch
Richley
St. Cor. Washington
C. A. Lambert
Chicago
Ind
M. Cummins, D. D
Masonic Block
George A. Brown
Bucklen & Son
M. F. Shuey
A.ttorney
First National Bank
C. T. Chamberlain
Notarie Public
Vanderlip
Michigan
J. M. van Fleet
Cor Main and
Jackson Sts
B. F. Smith
Hascall
E Block
Main
Market Streets
S. G. Webber
For
At. Joe
Dr. Harrington
ED Turnocke
G*3
Elkhart Paper Company
Aserecruke
J.R. Zearvsley
Joan Cook
Treas
B. L. Davenport
Vibrst National Bank
Main and
Clifton House Block
Stas Baldwi
L. DavenPrort
Frank Jaurstr
Fisck
Elias Howe
Anes
R. K. Fellows
Grenadines
Percales
Victoria Lawns
Hamburg
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