Round Town notes from Mishawaka and surrounding area
Friday and Thursday items report local court action, visits by out of town relatives, new goods at Trudy, hospitalities, accidents, and community events. Mentions Dan White’s uncle from Missouri, Ezra Cornell obituary item, a man injured by a cowcatcher, and upcoming church and social activities with several local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garoutte
Missouri
Dan White
Onverver
Indiana
Fahnestock
Ithaca
N. Y
Ezra Cornell
Cornell University
Weekly Observer Subscription and Holiday Advertisements
Subscriptions for the Weekly Observer offered with a Christmas Chrome gift. The factory near the Post Office markets holiday cream candy. List of letters remaining in Elk Hart Ind post office dated Dec 23 1874 includes Baker Fanny Miller Philip and many others. Postage due buyer A P Bradford and Dunbar Alwood South Bend noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Baker Fanny
Miller Philip Baker
Ella Afitchell
Harry
Barnes Oscar AfcFill
Alice Barross
Ma Olson
Ann Bennett
J W
Card Annie Bailey
Elenora Patterson
J Blair Eliza Pittsman
Jacob Balliard
Daniel B Row
Susan Barrus
Alice Rice
George F & Cracknell
Henry Spry
Annetta Covington
Lizzie Stevens
D. Cupp
Thomas J Shupert Lemis Bash Tobias C Homes
Daniel Heillbush
Jfatti Hoot
John Kelley
Thomas Krebbs
Alexane Lloyd
Eva Alanning
Clara Mack
Charles Miller
Elect
Pedy Hd Smith Lee E
Nelson Spade
Sarah Weiss
Franzler Watters
G W Watson
Jemima Witmer
Weshburn Watson
Bradford
Dunbar & Alwood
South Bend Truby
Susan J
Kan
Mc Murray and Evans Marry in Washington DC
Married in Washington DC on the first of the month Reverend B Peyton Brown of Georgetown officiated. The couple, H L Mc Murray from Washington and Hattie R Evans formerly of Mishawaka, are wished a life of happiness with peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
B. Peyton Brown
Georgetown
H. L. McMurray
Washington
Hattie R. Evans
Mishawaka
County Temperance Convention at Goshen Court House
A mass meeting of Temperance friends will gather at the Goshen Court House at 2 p m on Tuesday December 29 1874 to perfect a county organization and discuss temperance work Delegates from county societies are urged to attend and all supporters are invited The committee includes John P Hawks Mrs L Van At sting J R Marner Mrs Mary A Jackson J A Worn Mrs J O Greee C S Friez Mrs Cornelia Cook H D Wilson Mrs Junia Burrer Field BE W H Exvnis Mrs S A Toxpxins F Jackson Mrs Martha W Coox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friends of Temperance
Court House
Goshen
John P. Hawks
L. van Atsting
J. R. Marner
Mary A. Jackson
J. A. Worn
J. O. Greee
C. S. Friez
Cornelia Coox
H. D. Wilson
Junia Burrer Field
BE. W.H. Exvnis
S. A. Toxpxins
F. Jackson
Martua W. Coox
Mysterious Warning Card Found in Elkhart Pantry
A panic over a threatening postal card to Sheriff of Wabash County appears in Mrs Strasburg's Bremen murder case. The broken dirty card described Pat Lynch, who killed in Bremen on November 25, signed by Bremen constable. Pantry was cleaned and shelves restocked the day before. house may have been entered by the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Colfax
Indianapolis Journal
Prospectus
J. W. Kellogg
Hamilton ‘Coe
Lou Pickering
Bill Aler
Squires
Rawlins
Elkhart
Bremen
Congregational Church Supper a Grand Local Success
A Friday night supper hosted by the ladies of the Congregational church drew a large cheerful crowd. Highlights included Miss Smith’s singing, Miss Rowley’s performance of Margery Gray, and tableaux such as Little Red Riding Hood and The White Cockade. Receipts reached $110 with net about $80. credits go to Mrs. A R Beardsley for staging and Mr. Kelly for lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Miss Smith
Rowley
Margery Gray
A. R. Beardsley
Kelly
Christmas Eve events and pranks in Elkhart
The Elkhart Fire Department hosts a Christmas Eve event with masks and costumes available at J. Mish's. Tickets sold at Sage's bookstore and Lorman & Thorp's. Carriages free, shuttle orders at the Opera House. Beck & Leib advertise Goshen stock. A prank involving a depot watchman and an engineer led to a near-burglary scare at Geary's boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Fire Department
J. Mish
Main St
Sage’s
Lorman & Thorp
Opera House
Beck
Geary
Editorial Brevities and Local Notes
It states Grant will not resign and highlights Jas. Miller’s fine bonnet stock in Elkhart. Deacon Rush is praised as a public benefactor who rebuilds what others break. Ex Minister Jewell notes no lawyers in Russia, while Mrs. Jaycox’s dining saloon on Jackson Street near the post office serves lawyers who are described as human.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Brown
A. D
Eagle Lodge
Father Tucker
Grant
Jas. Miller
Elkhart
Deacon Rush
Jewell
Russia
McGill Convicted of Grand Larceny in Circuit Court
Special Telegram from Goshen reports Jack McGill was tried in the Circuit Court on grand larceny and convicted. He was sentenced to two years in the State’s prison. M. F. Suvry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Observer
Goshen
Jack McGill
M. F. Suvry
Largest and Finest Stock of Carriages in Elkhart
Buggies for sale by E. D. Foster Gorvon & Co Elkhart Ind announce a largest and finest stock of buggies. The buggies are made from the best stock and by first-class workmen and sold as cheap as first-class buggies can be sold. Every buggy warranted and invites parties to call and examine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
E. D. Foster
Gorvon & Co
Elkhart, Ind
Hikhart
Boschee's German Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for coughs colds throat and lung diseases claiming quick relief after two or three doses. Offers sample bottle for 10 cents and regular bottle for 75 cents with druggist purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Photographic Copying Service Advertised in Elkhart
The National Copying Company of Philadelphia to deliver photograph copies in Chinese color oil ink near January first in Elkhart and vicinity. Orders to Mrs. L. L. Rolland, 271 South Clark Street, Chicago. Also an herbal blood purifier claim and a cash offer for oats and lumber exchange by C. F. Nason near the gas works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Copying Company
Philadelphia
Elkhart
L. L. Rolland
South Clark Street
Chicago
C. F. Nason
Meeting of School Board December 21 1874
The OrrFicEe Sencorn Board met with Mr Work and Mr Maxon present. The last minutes were not read due to the secretary's absence. A bill from Hill & Kelley for chemicals was approved. Writing, rehearsal and a play by High School pupils were disallowed. teachers and pupils are told not to engage in theatrical plays during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work
Maxon
Barney
Messrs
Hill & Kelley
Prof. Strasburg
Miss Dimon
Notice of Tax Adverts and Sales Under AG Ruling
Attorney General's ruling requires advertising and sale of lands with unpaid 2nd tax instalment for 1872 as if no tax had been paid. Notice aims to prevent misunderstanding. C T Green with duty and sweets ads follow. 25c per lb for home made candy at the Factory on Jackson Street. Seely & Co. offer candy toys on Jackson St. d94
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Green
D&wit
Jackson Street
Seely & Co
Jackson St
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women’s Ailments
A promotional piece praising Dr. Pierce of the World’s Dispensary for women’s health, claiming his Favorite Prescription cures weak back, general debility, displacements, internal inflammation, and other chronic female ailments, and avoids need for a family physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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Trudy
Syphert
Mrs. Lowry
Niles
West
S Green
Colwell
Gregory
York State
Logansport
J. R. Griggs
Squire Fish
Tom Millin
South Bend "Tile Works
Geo. Burkit
Hackathorn & Co
Etta ‘Henry
Toichohig
Cooper
C. L. Rice & Co
Hedden
Silver City
Mark Floyd
East End
Mark
Oscar Whitney
Brown
Livingston Ca
N.Y
Mr. Clark
Despond
Brush
Thos. Bodell
Charley Hackathorn
Bobolink
Township Institute
Yost
J. F. Webster
Proctor’s Block
Main Street
Lou Arnold
Elkhart River
Gabriel
Georgia Minstrels
Sherwood’s
Billy Nicholas
Episcopal Church
Cal Green
Second Street
Brodrick Bros
Sherriff
Gunther
Good Templars
Moreheus’ Block
Order
J. H. Hutchison
M. E. Church
Santa Claus
Blunt & Latta’s
Goshen Times
Burt
Frank Vanderlip
Mississippi
James Miller
Dr. Fisher
Canandaigua
Truby
Monroe
Mrs
Mike Kaskel
Slugh McNeal
Cass County
Michigan
Mr. McNeal
S. C. Gore
Dr. Hannaford
Minnie Eifert
Harry Dewey
Mr. van Fleet
Hoke & Kirk
Jason Brodrick
Jas. Miller’s
D. W. Webster
Webster & Co
S. Monroe
Fort Wayne
J. J. Talbott
Elkbart County Medical Society
Middlebury
Elkhart Minstrels
Wakarusa
Good Templar Lodge
E.D. Foster
Westervelt
J. D
Will Baldwin
Little “Izaac
Father
Mother Bucklen
Fifth Ward
Board of Trustees
Main
Dodge
Johnny Bolan
Choral Union
W. G. Cummins
Sturgis
S. M. Cummins
D. E. Cummins
New Orleans
Templars
Talbott
Willard Allen
O. T. Chamberlain
Traverse City
Weekly Observer
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Hattie
Brooks
Peace
Meier & Save
Mirrtoni
Siver
Boitlew
Beck & Leib
Elkhart County
Editorial Brevities
McGill
Dr. Boschee
Meader & Sage’s
Martyn
Meader & Sage
OrrFicEe Sencorn Board
Modern Women
Youne Hyson
Japan
Eeeeee
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Missouri River
Boonville
Northeast
Great Southwest
Hannibal
Points
Great Neosho Valley
St. Louis
Kansas
Texas
Quincy
Galveston
Thomas Darwin
Sedalia
E. A. Wilson
Penn. St
Williamsburgh, N.Y
John B. Qgden
Cedar St
D. Hoizerr
M.D
South America
OSEPH
T. Inman
N. Freedman
Isaac Bucklen
N. E. Cor.Main
Jackson Streets
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