The Goshen Democrat smut machine and early notices
A garbled note discusses advance payments for subscribers and future postage rules after January 1, 1874. It mentions a smuttier Goshen Democrat, Thanksgiving observances in the South, and a tornado disaster in Tuscumbia Alabama with eleven deaths and over $100,000 in damage. Other items reference a Kansas move, Bayard Taylor lectures, Mennonites in Kansas, and a coal deposit near free lands.
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Tuscumbia
Ala
Ishmaelite Murray Pondering Paths Between Captain and Editor
A Goshen figure Ishmaelite Murray considers the best route to mediate between Capt Mitchell and the newspaper editor. The Lig nier Banner notes Murray’s efforts are ridiculed then praised, claiming abuse from Murray proves his worthiness and loyalty.
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Ishmaelite Murray
Goshen
Capt. Mitchell
Murray
C. L. Murray
Lignier Banner
John
Editor of Goshen Democrat Accused of Plagiarism
A Goshen Democrat dispute escalates as a speaker denounces the editor for crediting another man’s quotes to the paper. The critic calls the editor dishonorable and urges contempt for the entire newspaper fraternity.
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Goshen Democrat
Plymouth Democrat
Democrat
The
America
Railroad survey to extend line to South Haven aims for Michigan connection
W. J. Chaplin promoted a Cincinnati Wabash Michigan Railroad extension through Elkhart Adamsville Cassopolis and Dowagiac to South Haven. Surveyors will pass through in three weeks enabling direct links to Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and Indiana coal regions and Michigan lumber areas. South Haven Harbor at Lake Michigan would connect with the Michigan Lake Shore Railway to Manistee, promising benefits for Elkhart and county residents. Chaplin plans another visit in two weeks and an article for the readers.
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W. J. Chaplin
Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railroad
Elkhart
Adamsville
Cassopolis
Dowagiac
South Haven
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
Indiana
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Michigan Lake Shore Railroad
Manistee
Elkhart County
Chaplin
Oonserver
Republican Convention Notes on Johnny Stoll and Baker Nomination
Report from Kendallville describes Johnny Stoll on the stand and working delegates in two townships for Baker. A leading Elkhart Republican later quoted Stoll doubting an Oppositions candidate, a view we disputed with Charley Murrey and Banner editor’s observations.
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Kendallville
Johnny Stoll
Coffey
Baker
Elkhart
Charley Murrey
Banner
Bicker Over Delegates Sparks Partisan Threats
The letter denounces the claim of gathering delegates in two townships for Baker as false and vows to prove it. It attacks Charley Murray as a Democrat ally and laments the party’s linkage to him, predicting electoral trouble within twelve months.
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Baker
Elkhart
Champion Liar
Murray
Ligonier Baxner
Felow
Charley Murray
Visitors praise Fifth Ward School and its teachers
The article reviews the Fifth Ward School in Elkhart noting clean, orderly facilities with - Miss Carrie E. Tinker teaching six Russian pupils in English, Miss Ida Kiblinger with 84 pupils, Miss Shook and upper grades, and Mr I D White as superintendent. It praises equal pay for women, laments scarce visitors, and urges more parental involvement plus plans for another school as population grows. It also recounts a large Thanksgiving family reunion of the Silver clan near Edwardsburg with 82 attendees, travels, letters, and memories.
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Fifth Ward
Maxon
Carrie E. Tinker
Elkhart
Tinker
Ida Kiblinger
Shook
I. D. White
White
West
New England
Jacob Silver
Cassapolis
Mich
Orren Silver
Edwardsburg
Dowagiac
Cassopolis
Pokagon
Shelbyville
Ill
Thanksgiving Day in New England Families Gather
Thanksgiving Day sparks family reunions as wedded young men return from the west. The holiday draws a special interest in the New England states and reflects regional tradition and camaraderie.
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New England
Hydraulic power push sparks Bristol meeting at Aitkin Hall
Nov 30 1874 Bristol residents rally to improve local hydraulic power. A planned 2 PM meeting at Aitkin Hall aims to organize funds and actions for immediate upgrade. W D Coe has raised about 2500 dollars with more expected to reach 6000 or more.
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Aitkin Hall
Hydraulic Company
W. D. Coe
Mr. Boyers
Bristol
Wm. Probasco
J. Virgil
Boyer
Q. B
Lowell Declines Russian Mission Offer
The New York Evening Post reports that James Russell Lowell has been formally offered the Russian mission and has declined the post.
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New York
The
New York Evening Post
James Russell Lowell
Daring safe blowing nets 6800 in currency bonds
Indiana Pouis November 28 two unknown robbers blew open the safe of H W Hildebrand at the Michigan street canal corner. They drilled the lock and blew the door off securing about 6800 in currency and 4000 in government bonds. The thieves worked methodically breaking two drills and left unhindered as Hildebrand normally deposits daily. The incident stunned locals and appears connected to his Friday omission to bank.
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Indiana Pouis
Michigan Street
Canal
H. W. Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Roll of honor for Cleveland township school district
Weekly record lists students honored for the week ending November 27 including Allie Marks Amelia Thornton Alfred Whitmire Charles Haney Clara Marks David Garle Emma Marks Eddie Thomas Emma Thornton Frankie Marks Jacob Thomas Laeh Thornton Levi Thornton Mary Haney Reuben Garle Sarah Thornton Wm Thornton and Wallace Thomas. For week ending December 4 special class honors will be awarded based on recitation records. J MiLEs, Teacher.
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Cleveland Township
Allie Marks
Amelia Thornton
Alfred Whitmire
Charles Haney
Clara Marks
David Garle
Emma Marks
Eddie Thomas
Emma _ Thornton
Frankie Marks
Jacob Thomas
Laeh Thornton
Levi Thornton
Mary Haney
Reuben Garle
Sarah Thornton
Wm. Thornton
Wallace Thomas
J. Miles
Evening at the Opera House Impresses with Fine Entertainment
Saturday night’s performance drew a well matched company with elegant costumes. The play’s strong human nature theme kept all, especially married patrons, engaged, leaving many with the sense of a very fine show. The reviewer hopes the Wallack Combination returns soon.
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Opera House
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Druggist
A Canton New York druggist Mr. G W Seymour reports strong demand for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. He cites a customer whose wife, after five months unable to work, regained ability after using two then three bottles and can now manage housework and milking. The tonic is marketed by all medicine dealers.
Advertised Letters at Elk Post Office
List of names for unclaimed mail in Elk Post Office with call for "Advertised Letters" and pickup instructions. Letters must remain one week before advertising. Clerk R. K. Brush signs the notice as postmaster.
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Elk Ove
Swartz Hattie Staufer
George H Seaman Francis Stancliff
Addie Smith
Washington Smith
Theodore H Smith Filena Smith
NC Statzman
DB Stauffer Laurend Statzman
John Stretch
Shoman
G H Uhery Levi Venice
Amanda Warden
Charlie Wilke Freitz Wilkinson
Fanny Wiskey M M Wheeler W
R. K. Brush
P. M
Market price list fragment for farm goods and foodstuffs
A fragment lists prices for butter lard tallow eggs ham apples beans cornmeal salt and various grains and feeds. It also shows live cattle dressed cattle hay oats rye shorts and wheat with per unit or per ton pricing. Distinct items include butter per pound lard per pound eggs per dozen and hay per ton.
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Timothy
Stroupshure Man Dies at 113 in November
Stroupshure Pennsylvania November 30 Geo Lahor aged 113 years died on Saturday leaving a note of long life in the town.
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Stroupshure
Geo. Lahor
Earthquake Shakes Oreano in Two Quick Shocks
A heavy quake struck Oreano yesterday in two consecutive shocks lasting about two minutes. No damage was reported.
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San Francisco
Oreano
Local Estate Tackles Horses and Saloons in Odd Harmony
A quirky notice contrasts J D Rush restoring tangled horses with Mrs Jaycox running a popular eating saloon keeping the best drinks. The piece highlights remedies and hospitality in a small town setting.
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J.D. Rush
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