16 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1874
Page
2
The notice offers two dollars prepaid for a chrome and premium books for subscribers who do not want chromos. After January 1, 1874, postage must be paid in advance for subscribers living outside the county, and such readers must prepay. Renewals should include cash if continuing delivery.
The Logansport Daily Star notes a new female post master designation with little reference to Civil Rights or term debates. The piece hints Fernando Wood as a likely future Speaker of the House, reflecting the era’s political chatter.
Francis Murphy delivered a temperance lecture in Kirkwood Ist last Monday evening and 123 people signed the total abstinence pledge.
In the U S Senate yesterday Senator Morton presented a petition from colored men of Indiana. They protest a recent state Supreme Court decision they say deprives them and their children of citizenship and education benefits and urge the government to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
The editress expresses gratitude to Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan papers for kindly noticing and copying the late South Bend Convention program. The Jfan and Magnet of Plymouth is singled out for a left handed compliment, having not sent a copy to this office.
Citizens praise a new cultural venue for youth and social culture. The Elkhart Reading Room is planned to open January first in Kellogg's basement with a reception for friends, as ladies of the town collect support.
A hasty Goshen call praises Editor Starr Postmaster Ellis and local officials. Dr Stonex a taxidermist preserves animal forms while Dr Lambert serves as occulist autist visiting Elkhart weekly. County printing awarded to Murray and Beane 1 percent cheaper. Charley Latta remains a key news gatherer.
Some Democrats laud the fall results and forecast sweeping control within two years from the President to local supervisors. They cite enhanced party strength, voter turnout, and strategic alignments as the basis for their confidence.
The piece argues a revolution is imagined by a restless faction, but real unity among late victorious forces is lacking. It notes divisions on finances with hard money versus rag money, tariff disagreements, and a weak Civil Service interest, predicting more than two years needed for radical change before a potential 1876 victory.
The article fondly recalls Schuyler Colfax and a past South Bend social circle. It highlights Colfax’s early debut, a memorable lyceum speech, and enduring local figures like Uncle John Brownfield Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Sol Palmer. It praises a new ladies temperance coffee room and urges a larger building for social and reading rooms, inspired by Manistee’s $15,000 hall.
It is understood F. W. Miller would take R. K. Brush’s postmaster place here. The review notes Miller was the “lucky individual” since Friday, yet signers to his petition appeared only last Saturday night. The delay raises concerns about the campaign’s urgency and legitimacy.
Last Saturday Jo Gurl found his team missing from in front of Fieldhouse's market. Couriers traced the wagon to Elkhart Paper Co. barn across the river where an employee found it entangled near Christiana creek. A man named Smith had mistaken the teams and released his own. Gurl seeks reimbursement for search expenses.
The article reports Frank McKinstry and Jack McGill in Goshen jail planning to murder Sheriff Miller if convicted. Their wives allegedly supplied knives pistols hand saws and other tools during visits to aid their escape. The piece emphasizes a wide spectrum of crimes and urges swift justice.
At a December meeting in Aitkin Hall a large crowd heard a committee report on Damages claimed by Mr Boyer. The panel proposed arbitration with Mr Boyer to pick two, citizens and two others to select two, and Mr Boyer as fifth arbiter, with the five to decide and pay him the award plus one thousand dollars. Mr Boyer refused to arbitrate.
The meeting rejected a ten thousand dollar damage proposal tied to water rights and dam height. Judge Pettit’s ruling on the dam as a nuisance is awaited next Thursday, with expectations it will keep the dam in place and require acre-for-acre land exchange to prevent overflow. The town reports robust trade, new residents, and Christmas plans as poultry and hog shipments continue.
The board met after adjournment with Cook McNaughton Gravit and Parker present. Bills were approved for deeds, services, lumber, watchmen, and gas. A road work balance was unpaid. Fire company reports chief and assistant chief engineers. McNaughton appointed to secure quitclaim deed and to contract for drawing fire engine. Meeting adjourned for two weeks. Community notices follow.
In Bristol Indiana on December 10 1874 Allen Dunning of Powardsboro Michigan wed Irena Wilson of Bristol in a quiet ceremony at W W Wilsons residence performed by Rev W Fergus with about thirty relatives present. A sumptuous repast followed. Also on December 8 Walter A Warp wed Rowena P Warren in Bristol with relatives present and thirty two fine presents. Walter a longtime local resident begins a new life.
160 acre farm in Kansas with 60 acres improved to be exchanged for a small farm near Elkhart. For particulars inquire of KE P Wittarp agwtf General News Agt.
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