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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1873
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer promotes a Christmas gift option with subscriptions at 82 per year. Each subscriber receives an elegant Chromo.
An editorial from the Democrat ic Union denounces a would be Republican nominee, attacks a candidate’s integrity, and savages rival editors. The piece condemns public journalism in Elkhart and Goshen areas, urging reforms and arguing for adjusted penalties to curb crime and improve accountability.
Deacon Stevens suffered serious injuries after his pants were stolen and he fell from a barn ladder. He is slowly recovering and hopes to return to his former self soon.
Gossiping editors in Goshen exchange light name calling while their papers spar in a humorous display of town rivalry and goodwill.
The Grand Rapids Democrat contends the next Congress will rebuke the Salary Grab bill. It notes Fernandy Wad won 77 of 81 votes for Speaker, opposing Speaker Blaine who backed the bill, prompting questions about the Democrat’s stance now.
A accused thief, described as cinnamon-colored and a Democrat, entered Adamsville and robbed several homes. He fled in a pair of pants, evaded capture after a chase, and was tracked, shot at, and treed but escaped. Authorities note his daring escape and ongoing search.
John W. Erwin of Hamilton Ohio toured Elkhart after aiding a plan to develop water power. He next heads to Constantine Michigan with Wm Proctor and Silas DeCamp to build a similar smaller plant. He recently finished for Ohio a 1900 foot Maumee river stone dam spiked to bedrock. Elkhart residents praise his civil engineering and hydraulics prowess.
Gos zEN Indiana December 12 1873 Circuit Court hears Allwine case widow seeks to set aside estate distribution on fraud grounds in a dispute over late John Allivine's holdings. In Conn v Hurter jury awards $5 to plaintiff plus one dollar per day trial. Local notes cover trials, temperance actions, and a Long Branch visit involving Mr Carpenter and Senator Spencer.
The article condemns widespread slander by the press affecting public figures. It cites Senator Carpenter and criticizes coverage by the New York Tribune and others, alleging sensationalism and harm. It recounts Carpenter in New York City with a high‑status lady under escort to Long Branch and a brother accompanying them.
The text traces tobacco from Indigenous use to spread in Europe and stresses its narcotic nature and health harms. It catalogs nervous and digestive damage, diminished life span, social filth, fetid breath, and financial waste, urging discard of the habit with emphasis on public and personal costs.
A compilation of local notices promoting products and services. Claims for Chamberlain's Relief as purely vegetable are paired with ads for Hill Miller Gem Dining Maxon Parma ter Co Miller's millinery 103 Main street and hardware stock. Readers are urged to subscribe to the OsservER and Weekly Inter Ocean for chromos and club rates.
The Indiana Elkhart County circuit court notices mortgage foreclosure by Cynthia A. Oakes against named defendants not residents of Indiana. They must answer by the February term starting first Monday in Goshen or risk default as proceedings proceed in their absence.
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