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Elkhart Observer

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1874

Page

3

Local notices feature Martyn's Egyptian Lustrine products

The item catalog highlights Martyn's Egyptian Lustrine and porcelain goods at Meader & Sage and Shuey & Mochelle's, with claims of superior dressing and household wares. It promotes Meader & Sage dry goods, furniture pricing, and a complete set of the American Encyclopedia for sale at the office.

Shuey & Mochelle S. Meader & Sage Martyn Lillie Young Flag Store Shuey & Mochelle’s Meader & Sage’s Desireus Meader & Sage

Real Estate for Sale in Elkhart Listings

Several properties offered in Elkhart County including the old Dunn property at Washington and Second streets with moderate terms. Also houses with outbuildings on St. Joseph street and a 116 acre Layton farm west of Edwardsburg road priced at 65 per acre with timber and water. Caroline H. Hanna advertises the Layton farm and payment terms. Jet in Hall's road addition to Elkhart for sale inquiries at the office.

Washington and Second Streets St Joseph Benton Harbor Mich Cleveland Township Elkhart County Edwardsburg Road Caroline H. Hanna Hall’s Rd Elkhart

Joyful sorrow and loss in Elkbert 1874 obituary notes

A 12 year old Esme Ellsworth Joy lives in Elkbert and mourns a family tragedy after the deaths of her husband and daughter. The piece mentions Mrs Joy and her grief, quotes a mother’s lament, and reflects on bereavement and sympathy. It also records the death of Mrs Chapman born July 29 1798 in Saraiga County New York and her long residence in Firhart. The article includes a Republican nomination note for John Baker of Goshen to Congress in Indiana’s Thirteenth District.

Kansas Laporte Dorland & Brown Lake Shore Chapman Elkbert Esme Ellsworth Joy Mre Saraiga County N. Y Firhart Nother Chapman H. P. Chapman John x ‘Baker Goshen Elkhart Congress Bunker

Fire destroys Studebaker wagon manufactory in South Bend

A morning blaze at the Studebaker Bros. wagon factory in South Bend left nearly the entire building in ruins by noon. Loss estimated around 250000 with about half insured. hundreds of workers displaced. Sympathy pours in as Studebaker Bros. pledges to restart in 30 days.

Studebaker Bros South Bend

Chamber Case praised by Elkhart physicians

Physicians and Surgeons of Elkhart certify Wm Hinman’s Chamber Case as best for its purpose. The circular, compact design seals odors, fits an ordinary chair height, and is healthful for families, with endorsements from named doctors urging purchase.

Elkhart Wm. Hinman Mr. Hinman Jas. N. Hannaford J. A. Crockett A. A

Cricket Match Between St George's Toledo and Elkhart

The St George's club of Toledo met their namesakes from Elkhart in a well announced cricket match last Monday. Weather was favorable and a large crowd witnessed play from about 10 o'clock in Strong's addition. Elkhart won by six wickets with a final score of 109 to 104.

St. George’s Club Toledo Elkhart Elkhart Boys Strong

Missionary Mass Meeting At Baptist Church This Thursday

A missionary mass meeting will be held at the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon and evening at 3 and 7 30 pm. Speakers from June Associational meetings include Revs J L M Young J W Miller R P Stephenson B P Russell H J Finch and W A Clark. Topics cover Associational Destitution church responsibility home work social element in church extension and a Christian A missionary.

Baptist Church J. L. M. Young J. W Miller R. P. Stephenson B. P. Russell H. J. Finch W. A. Clark

Death of Hon. Milton B. Hopkins in Kokomo

The Kokomo Tribune reports the death of Milton B. Hopkins at 53 in Kokomo after a brief illness of typhoid symptoms. A longtime educator and Christian church minister, he served as Superintendent of Public Instruction and held Howard College leadership since 1868. He leaves a wife and five children.

Milton B. Hopkins Hopkins Corydon Rush County Manilla Indiana Milton B. Tropkins Nicholas County Kentucky Noblesville N. W. Christian University Ladoga Kokomo Hell

Observer premium offer bundles book with subscription

An advertisement states a premium deal with the Observer offering a one year subscription plus a valuable book for 82.75, with the book valued at 1.50. The notice notes the publishers arranged the premium to attract readers.

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Cure for daughter via Johnsons Anodyne Liniment claimed

Edward Bigot of Horton Kings Co NC reports a remarkable cure for his daughter after spinal disability from cold exposure post kine pack vaccination. He touts Johnsons Anodyne Liniment and warns against herb flavored alcohols. He endorses Dr Walker's California Bitters and hallu sicilian Hair Renewer per Troy Times.

Edward Bigot Horton, Kings Co N.C Johnson

Anti-Periodic Feer and Ague Tonic Promoted for Malaria

An advertisement extols Dr. Wilhoft's Anti-Periodic Fever and Ague Tonic as a cure and preventive for chills fever and malaria. It claims rapid decisive action, no bad effects, and urges purchase at main street druggists. It emphasizes prophylactic and curative properties and broader family benefits.

Wilhoft

No Excuse for Being Sick Promotes German Syrup

G. G. Green of Woodbury New York proclaims Boschee s German Syrup provides instant throat and lung relief and cure. The firm claims over 250 000 free samples distributed annually by druggists nationwide and offers a bottle for 75 cents with two doses said to relieve.

Boschee United States I. Bucklen & Son G. G. Green Woodbury, N. Y

Great Iron Bridge Opens New Rail Links for Missouri Line

The completed iron bridge over the Missouri at Boonville enables expanded service between the Northeast and Southwest with two daily Hannibal connections and two daily St. Louis to Southern Kansas trains. Through Pullman palace cars run from Chicago to Galveston via Hannibal and St. Louis. For maps and timetables, contact Thomas Darwin, Sedalia, Mo.

Missouri River Boonville Northeast Great Southwest Hannibal Points Great Neosho Valley St. Louis Kansas Texas Chicago Quincy Galveston Missouri Indian Nation Thomas Darwin Sedalia

The Most Wonderful Discovery of the 19th Century

Market list of provisions from Elkhart shows prices for butter lard eggs apples beans corn feathers and farm staples. Includes cattle hides salt bran beeswax corn hay oats rye shorts wheat and more with varied per unit rates.

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