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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1873
Page
2
Special offer promotes two dollar subscriptions for readers of the Elkhart Observer as of February first. The notice requests new subscribers to expand circulation by targeting those not currently interested in the Chicago edition. It names editors Molloy Emma Molloy and brushes contact for new signups.
Till February first the Observer invites readers to send the paper to absent friends as a New Year gift priced at 82 per year. Each subscriber will receive an elegant Chromo as a bonus gift.
The notice promotes subscriptions and Chromo-Lithographs from Berlin with pictures of American and European scenery. It advertises a Yosemite Valley Chromo with Wood's Magazine, a combined one year subscription for 3, and a club rate with leading U.S. publications. It also reprints M. F. Suley on garnishment legality across states and wage protections under local exemption laws.
The National Banner debates the stamina of Auditor Tucker of Elkhart County as a proposed Congressional candidate from the Elkhart Undo party. The paper notes doubt about whether he can array himself against the party in power and asks reader John about the meaning of stamina.
The Ligonier Banner reports Captain Bill Barney of Elkhart conversed with several residents on Tuesday prompting disbelief from readers about the extent of his social interaction.
A local exchange disputes Col Tucker’s congressional prospects and cites Mr Stoll as likely to seek the Republican ticket. The Democratic Union claims an unauthorized nomination and criticizes press sentiment while noting an undisclosed “whole story.”
The editorial notes the reappointment of R. K. Brush, Esq. as postmaster at Elkhart praising his geniality and efficiency. The column comments on political friction and patience as authorities and testimony unfold.
Mr Matthews of Novelty Boiler Works finishes a handsome large boiler for Brodrick JZros at Elkhart as reported by the South Bend Tribune.
Middlebury reports lively times with a grand ball at the city hotel on the 24th for about thirty couples, and another at York House midweek. A rowdy incident spoiled attendance, with residents fleeing home. Justice Hixon fined Chas Loveland five dollars for intoxication. Dr Bald win of Goshen fined ten dollars for selling liquor. Jacob Schmunk fined five dollars for drunkenness.
In Bristol Indiana December 29 1873 a letter notes children want a sleigh ride as a storm gathers and Christmas joy fills churches and halls. It mentions a runaway wagon after a dance in Middlebury, damage to a harness, threats against temperance workers, and praise for new literary contributors to the Herald with Miss Galt and Mr Clark.
Following the recent election the Eagle Lodge named F. W. Miller as W M C North E H Keene J W J D Compton as officers Treas S Maxon Sec D Asby Tyler The announcement lists the selected names in their respective posts.
At the last regular meeting of Pulaski Lodge No. 60 I O O F officers were elected for January to June 1874. N G David Kegerie W G John Reinhart R S J W James P S Henry Neal Treas. Installation set for January 6 1874 with public attendance invited. Joan Beryuyart Sec.
Local notices tout Millinery at Jas Miller 103 Main and Star millinery 30 Jackson. Hill & Miller supply medicines. Mrs Jaycox offers cheap meals at Gemining Saloon Jackson near post office. Bucklen & Son drug house praised for Chamberlains Immediate Relief. Shackman 117 Main sells clothing. Carltop Sage teems with toys. Adamson offers watches silverware jewelry. Curtiss Co 99 Main sells dry goods boots and shoes.
Das G Clark, famed poet and Jaladist, has bought the Syracuse Sunday Herald. He is aided in editorial work by Mary J Galt. The celebrated songwriter behind The Beautiful Hills and Ever concludes a happy purchase and collaboration.
An exploration recounts Adamsville’s historic village life from its 1829 founding by Old Turk to its bustling store and post office led by Deacon Stephens. It recalls Simonton’s Lake, local schools, notable residents, past robberies, and the town’s rise and faded prospects amid Michigan territorial ties.
The Elkhart Aid Society met at the M. E. Church on Monday evening December 29. In the absence of the President, B F Stephens chaired. The Treasurer reported nearly fifty dollars spent to relieve distress with more cases needing attention. New committees were appointed and plans made to continue the work. The society adjourned to meet again January 12, 1874, at 7 o’clock.
Advertised letters remaining in the Elkhart Indiana office include Albaugh Jane Austin Frank Alger Frank Bender Annie Bussler Ada Braden HS Burnett George Borden Christian Briggs John Bibben Nellie Cafficky M F Cooley Lizzie Cooper Edward Cline James Crager Lib Fank Edward Fowler Eli Fank Frank Ferith Edder Goldwood John Gorey Chas H Hie Sylvia Hill R H Harrison Viola Hardy Jennie N MecNottey Henry Overholger Daniel Roars Mishael James Reed Ramner Henry Renshaw Daniel Williams John M Wade John Wires Michael Sailor Anna Shick Elizabeth Shick Sullivan John H Slear Joseph Show James Seaman Luella shock Wm H.
Corrected weekly prices for groceries and provisions by Hackathorn and Co. include apples and beans per bushel, butter per pound, cornmeal per hundred, eggs, flour, feathers, hides, ham, honey, lard, poultry, potatoes, salt, tallow, and various grain, seed and feed items. Also listed are hay, data, rye, shorts, and wheat per unit with fluctuating per unit costs.
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