Elkhart Observer Editors Named
The Elkhart Observer lists editors GE Molettoy and EF Moletloy among the paper staff for the current edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge. and
EF. Moletloy
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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1872
Page
2
Edwin Forrest Dies of Apoplexy in Philadelphia
Renowned American actor Edwin Forrest died of apoplexy at his home on North Broad Street in Philadelphia last Thursday December 12. The paper planned a biographical sketch but ran out of space this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Forrest
North Broad Street
Philadelphia
Proctor Trial Ends as Man Sentenced to Three Years
The Proctor trial ends with a verdict of three years hard labor in the penitentiary for protecting his daughter from a drunken attacker. The piece questions whether shooting in self defense is a just basis for punishment and urges a petition for a pardon. It contrasts with a New York hotel fire where nineteen servants died, condemning proprietor neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Fifth Avenue
New York
Old Fashioned Elkhart House Warming Celebrates Local Craftsmen
A Dec 17 1872 account recalls a rare old fashioned house warming in Elkhart hosted by A C Post. artisans and their wives enjoyed music by the Cornet Band, a speech by O T Chamberlain, and a banquet. Post’s furniture and wallpaper stock is praised as are the couple’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
A. C. Post
O. T. Chamberlain
Post’s
Post
Christmas Comes But Once a Year at Treby's Store
Christmas comes but once a year at Treby's, and Mike stacks up holiday goods to lure shoppers. The note highlights Treby's festive setup and the appeal of seasonal merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treby’s
Mike
Wide Awake and Fast Asleep offered in Christian Union
The Christian Union promotes secular and religious content with two French oil chromes titled Wide Awake and Fast Asleep and The Pet's Paradise. A new Louisa May Alcott story will appear in the Holiday Number. Contributions from Harriet Beecher Stowe Edward Eggleston Elihu Burritt John G Whittier and Grace Greenwood are noted. Subscribe at 3.00 yearly to J B Ford & Co 27 Park Place New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Christian Union
Singer Leads in Sales as Relief Report Lists Preferred Machines
The Relief Committee of Chicago reports purchases up to March 9 for fire sufferers, showing Singer with 2 427 machines and various other brands. The note asserts Singer’s popularity and reliability based on long use, with Elkhart agent headquarters at 103 Main St. Whittlesey for cramp and pain in stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Relief Committee of
Chicago
Wheeler & Wilson
Howe
Cence Eecnoncs
Grover & Baker
Wilcox & Gibbs
Florence
Finkle & Lyon
Wilson
Western Empire
Manhattan
Davis
Eees Gees
Elkhart
Main St
Commissioner's Report on County Expenditures 1872
The board met December 1 1872 with members Irwin Wright Messick and Tucker Auditor Egbert and Sheriff. Claims approved include payments for poor farm meat printing bridge work jail supplies court notices and various public works. Also approved are salaries fees for county officers physicians and bantering related items plus road viewership and new licenses for sold alcohol in several townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Irwin
A. P. Wright
P. C. Messick
A. M. Tucker
John W. Egbert
Geo. W. Clark
W.A. Beane & Co
F. M. Rohrer
Elias Wright
A. Wade
D. A. Saunders
Indianapolis Journal
W. Deardoff
C. North
Elkhart
Rosser
Spring & Co
John Freeland & Co
Jas. B. Neeley
Thos. Kane
State of
Indiana
J. S. Richards
John B. Stroup
Jackson Township
C. I. Werntz
Adam Raffensparger
Hiram Stettler
Harrison Township
Wm. Waugh
S. B. Junkin
Jno
L. Miller
Murray & Carpenter
Black Board
Geo. P. Rowell
Valois Butler
Thos. Hannon
Boots
Abraham Shrock
W. Kreichbaum
Bango
John Zeigler
W. D. Platter
J. P. Prickett
John Shelley
Jas. Hyde
Freeland Bros
Elkhart Corporation
F. C. Simmer
Abner Blue
H. Bemenderfir
John B. Vesey
Latta & Sparklin
J. V. Cowan
Geo. S. Martin
Owl Creek
M. B. Hascall
C. W. Bateman
Wm. M. Starr
C. F. Greene
LaPorte Heefner
H. Bartelmay
J. D. Ambershower
S. Myers
John E. Priest
B. H. Crisler
Weaver & Basher
Chase & Kent
A H. Richcreek
A. Hollinger
C. Beardsley
A. L. Hubble & Co
L. Hascall
Hawks & Co
W. H. Coover
Luella Singer
Nancy A. Snyder
Owen Dorsey
A. W. Banta
Benton Township
Cunningham & Peters
Elkhart Township
L. Saulisbury
Lock Tobridge
J. L. Kindig
Mrs. Vanhorn
A. C. Jackson
O. L. Wood
John Shauer
Robert Sanford
Concord Township
Lanferty & Ellison
Charles Adams
Bristol Bridge
Whittaker & Bro
D. Kreps
Kapp & Sarbaugh
J. H. Rhuleman
George P. Allen
Geo. M. Colburn
A. W. McKay
Mark Vigil
York Township
Goshen Democrat
M. D
J. W. Cowan
Benj. H. Crider
Concord
Lake Michigan
R. R
Tragic Death by Self-Destruction of Will Carlton
The South Bend Tribune reports 19 year old Will Carlton son of the late William Carlton of the city died from strychnine poisoning after a struggle in Rupp's drug store. He had expressed weariness of life and had contemplated suicide for some time. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Carlton
Carlton
Will
Rupp
Knoblock & Chapin
Main Street
Centre
Michigan
Cushing & Co
South Michigan Street
Ham
Dr. H
South Bend
Wilson Underfeed sewing machine offered at low price
The Wilson Underfeed is promoted as economical durable and easy to use with superior work. Idles room at No 122 Main Street up stairs Room No 3. WHITTLESEY comment on bad taste in the mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Main Street
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Harmonial
Bourbon
Binninger
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A la Davenport
Fay
Chas. H. Read
Laura V. Ellis
Read
Davenports
Buffalo
F. L. M. Elkhart
Knox’s
Santa Claus
Whittlesey
A. Smith
Tom Evans
Smith & Co
Pooley & Harding
C. F. Cuffle
Union Township
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Benton
Clinton
Sec. 21
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Henry Hart
Peter Behler
Fredric Neff
Frederick Prownett
Herman Zimmerman
J. A. Seef
Christian Dusch
Goshen
Jason T. Brodrick
Joseph Rollins
C. H. Fisher
Joseph Schroeder
Middlebury
James Q. Holmes
Panson & Harney
F. P. McKinstry
Calvin Tucker
Sherwood
Toy Bazar
Dolla, Lee
Freedman Bros
H.c.wright & Co
Herald OF Truth
Elehart, MD
Pristing Office
John F. Funke
BRU
Dry Goods
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