Storrs to Speak as Elkhart Hosts Musical Convention
A South Bend delegation will hear Rev. J H Storrs at a lecture after the Musical Convention sessions begin Monday in Elkhart. Prof Johnson presides over the convention with Rev Hutchison named town marshal as other civic details circulate.
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Russia
Faber
Elkhart
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Thos. H. Bringhurst
Logansport
Postoffice Department
P. J. Hawke
Jack
Prof. Johnson
Miller’s
Hackerthorn
Storrs
Calvin Danforth
Charles City
Iowa
E. A. Storrs
Fle
Speech by Senator Morton to come in county canvass
A letter from the State Central Committee dated Aug 27 1872 to R E Brusa Esq of Bu rnarr Svp asks that Col Holloway arrange a Morton speech before the canvass ends. It suggests Elkhart or Goshen as possible venues and asks the county committee to decide and inform the chairman for a timely appointment.
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State Central Committee
Ixpranapolis
R.E. Brusu
Buxnarr
Svp
Sim
Col. Holloway
Senator Morton
Elkhart
Goshen
Joan W. Foster
Williams Letter Delays Speech Tour for October Vote
Indianapolis dated August 25 shows Billy Williams informs R I Brush he cannot speak in the district before the October election. He reports fatigue after thirty two speeches and plans thirty one more in fifteen southern counties then Packard's and Shank's districts with sixteen more appearances. He notes large audiences, few Greeley men, and predicts a glorious victory in the south.
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Billy Williams
Wm. Williams
R. I. Brush
Indianapolis
Packard
Shank
Elkhart
Greeley
Elkhart Urges Growth Through Enterprise and Housing
A local call to action urges towns near Elkhart to compete, expand housing, and promote water power advantages. Leaders insist on active effort and liberal giving to attract manufacturing enterprises and speed the town toward a thriving future.
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Elkhart
County Affairs: Ekshart County Races Begin
The piece urges Republicans to act in Ekshart county as the party fields candidates after a convention. It warns that Indiana’s outcome in October affects November results and calls for informed, active support rather than idle security. It emphasizes knowing opposing candidates and being up and doing.
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Ekshart
Republican Party
Indiana
Editor Starr Assaulted in Goshen Office
Goshen Times editor and proprietor Mr Starr was attacked in his office last Friday by a crippled man named Thomas who had insulted Starr in print during a meeting honoring Sen Wilson. Starr was struck on the head with a cane after a verbal dispute and blood flowed. Thomas fled with a revolver visible. Supporters offered whisky but the incident underscores campaign tensions.
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Starr
Goshen Times
Thomas
Sen. Wilson
Mr. S
Tragic Stairway Fall Claims Davenport Boy
Ralph W. Davenport, seven, son of Dr. A S Davenport, fell twelve feet from a temporary stairway in his father's new building. He lay unconscious in the cellar until found by his brother Carl. He remained unconscious until Monday morning but is now improving with medical care.
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Ralph W. Davenport
A. S
Davenport
Carl Davenport
Carl
Ralph
George Stock Arrested on Theft Charge in Clifton House Case
George Stock was arrested last Sunday morning on a charge of intent to steal money and jewelry from Clifton House room No. 40. Bail was set at five hundred dollars for his Thursday court appearance. The complainant, Mrs. Rika Levy, testified the room door was locked when she entered Saturday night. Stock claimed it was unlocked. An exam before Squire Fish led to the case’s dismissal.
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Rika Levy
Clifton House
Stock
Squire Fish
van Fleet
J. H. Baker
Goshen
Greeley Fan Sparks Domestic Scolding in Moran Tale
A Greeley supporter wife buys a Greeley fan for her husband. Jonas returns intoxicated to find H. G. in bed beside Julia Jane. A quarrel erupts with a gunshot shattering the fan and sparking a curt, humorous curtain lecture about partisan displays. Moran adds a witty moral about palm-leaf fans and sleep.
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Greeley
Jonas
Truby’s
H. G
Julia Jane
Moran
Cholera and politics dominate week in city and nation
Cholera rages in Bombay while headlines cover Grant’s rising political strength Forney notes Grant’s calling and election fate Ex governor Curtin nominated for Congress and gold banks organized in California West Virginia votes defeat the Greeley faction Bishop Bayley named Archbishop of Baltimore Wilson knocked down by runaway horse in Portland Me Stone contract for Chicago Custom House awarded to Cincinnati firm Political filler discusses Andy Johnson’s candor and public school teacher appointments across districts.
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Forney
Grant
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Congress
National Gold Banks
California
West Virginia
Greeley Party
Bishop Bayley
Newark
N. J
Baltimore
Local Shop Notices on Medicines and Millinery
A Great Family Medicine for Catarrh Neuralgia Diarrhea and more is offered by Hirst and Miller. Miller's remains the sole city source for a full line of Millinery Goods. New styles of Initial Note Paper now available at Trusy's.
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Hirst, & Miller
Miller's
Trusy’s
Local notices on hats and clothing styles seen in town
Latest campaign hats from New York and the Broadway silk hat are shown. Jacob Mish offers savings at Simon ton's new building 102 Main Street and 103 Main Street for the newest styles and low profits. Fall and winter patterns arrive around September 10 at Millen's.
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New York
R’dway
Jacob Mish
Simonton
Main Street
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