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Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1875
Page
2
Premium Chromos Offered At Reduced Prices This Year
Labels advertise Chromos for premium editions at discounted rates this year. Savings aim to attract collectors and retailers, with promotions valid through upcoming season.
Announcement Extraordinary Chromos Offer to Subscribers
An expansion note states the weekly paper, already the largest in Elkhart, offers chromos to all subscribers who pay $1.50 in advance for three months. The deal also applies to club term subscribers and includes free postage for recipients outside the county.
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Elkhart
Senate panel backs Kellogg Louisiana state government recognition
The Committee on Elections and Privileges agreed to report a bill recognizing the Kellogg Government as the legal State government of Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Elections and Privileges
United States Senate
Kellogg
Louisiana
King Alphonso Leads Royal Forces Against Carlists
King Alphonso rides with his army in Spain as royal troops press a breakthrough against Carlist positions with rebellions quelled and government forces advancing.
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Alphonso
Spain
Wade backs Johnson as Union sentiment in Tennessee
Ex Vice President Wade expresses satisfaction at Andrew Johnson's election to the U S Senate. He says if another civil war occurs Johnson will be on the Union side and views him as a representative of Union sentiment in Tennessee.
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Wade
Andrew Johnson
United States Senate
Johnson
Tennessee
Democrat questions Sheridan praise over New Orleans dispersal
In a Plymouth Democrat remark the paper mocks Republican praise for General Sheridan’s dispersal of the New Orleans legislature. It asks for a specific date or confirmation of when Sheridan allegedly acted, noting the need for a reply.
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Sheridan
New Orleans
Plymouth
James Buchanan critics and Independent legislators in Indiana
James Buchanan editor of the Indianapolis St and late Independent U S Senator candidate criticized by name. Bar ny, Leeper, Osborne and Henderson from northern Indiana are elected Independents who reject reform as a Democratic trick and align with the Democrats, fueling partisan contention.
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James Buchanan
Indianapolis St
Independent
U.S
Messrs
Barney, Leeper
Osborne
Henderson
Colfax on Lincoln Enthralls Goshen Audience
Colfax delivered a tribute to Lincoln at Goshen on Monday praising their lifelong friendship and shared Republican principles. The address praised Colfax as a multifaceted figure whose life and speeches echoed the mart yred president’s virtues, though text offered little new beyond known records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Colfax
Goshen
Lincoln
Colfax
Temperance Debate Over Local Option Provisions
A state senate vote condemns the third provision allowing seller and buyer to be equally liable. The piece argues the measure would shield illicit traffic by making witnesses complicit and erode prosecutions, while praising the first two propositions as sensible and enforcing Baxter law locally.
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Senate
Ate Senate
Journal
Ex-Rebels elected to Congress raise alarms on loyalty
Ex-Rebels, eighty five in number, are slated for the next Congress after voting to place former Confederates in seats. The piece warns these men once fought for the Confederacy and could again shape policy, urging Union supporters to monitor southern lawmakers and counter via ballots. It also laments limited free speech in the South.
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Confederacy
Boys In Blue
Congressional committee probes Louisiana outrages in New Orleans
A Senate style committee hearings in New Orleans contrasts with earlier sub committees. Foster, Phelps and Potter found no outrages in Louisiana, but the chief committee reports a much harsher condition with months of testimony. The piece notes political pressures from Democrats trying social tactics to influence committee members and mentions White League victims buried in unmarked graves.
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New Orleans
Foster
Phelps
Potter
Louisiana
Pelican
Indiana
Ohio
House
White League
State Senate passes temperance propositions draw applause
The Indianapolis Journal editorializes on the third resolution making purchasers responsible with sellers for violations, noting the measure passed by the Senate and greeted with applause from a large crowd.
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State Senate
Indianapolis Journal
Our Economical Legislature Ridicules Pay for Nonwork
A Plym sthc Democrat editor criticizes Indiana legislative pay and adjournment, arguing eight dollar daily wages and two days weekly lay waste to state funds. The piece warns retrenchment should start with lawmakers, calling salary-grabbing an intolerable fraud. The writer questions Democratic leadership and references Platt McDonald.
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Indiana
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Platt McDonald
Grant era clash alleged in Louisiana dispatch
The Laporte Argus denies that General Grant and Republican leaders aimed to start a civil war in Louisiana. It blames a rogue staffer for inserting the Sheridan quote into the office records without Tink Wadsworth’s knowledge.
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General Grant
Republican Party
Louisiana
Sheridan
New Orleans
Laporte Argus
Dem
Tink” Wadsworth
Scullion
Indiana Lawmakers Press Duty Over Short Sessions
Debates over length of adjournment fuel calls for full-time work and more clerks as Indiana lawmakers from Wells to Marion insist on steady sessions. A speaker condemns idle ad journments and urges legislators to stay from Monday to Saturday if needed to pass reform bills and honor pledges to the people.
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Wells
Mr. Martin
Kennedy
Marion
Indianapolis
General Assembly of
Indiana
House
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Marvin
Boone
Kennedy claims campaign work and labor rights defense
In Indianapolis the speaker recounts 32 speeches in the last campaign and pleads for party and laborers while criticizing the House for inaction. A fellow legislator challenges the claim as the press notes the lack of reform bills passed in the term. The scene includes debates, appeals, and calls for other voices to speak.
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Kennedy
Boone
Marvin
Indianapolis
Marion
HOUSE
Morton
Indianapolis Sentinel
Afurray
Goshen Democrat
Missouri Democrats nominate Cockrell for U S Senate
Democrats in the Missouri Legislature nominate General F M Cockrell of Warrensburg to succeed Carl Schurz in the United States Senate. Cockrell who led the Missouri Division of the Confederate Army of the Tennessee in the rebellion stands six feet tall and has never held office before. The selection follows a pact between Grangers and pro rebels.
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Congress
Missouri
F. M. Cockrell
Warrensburg
Carl Schurz
United States Senate
Cockrell
Confederate” Army of the Tennessee
Grangers
Goshen Notes of February 2 1875 Cur Bono reports
Goshen updates discuss a shared sobriety after a tumultuous boxing uproar. The piece notes local business, especially books, and a ceiling in a schoolhouse furnace. Rev Dr Thomas of Chicago preached twice at the new M E Church raising funds and seats for 1800. Colfax spoke on Abraham Lincoln. Circuit Court opened with a full docket and a list of February grand jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Dr. Thomas
Chicago
M. E
Schuyler Colfax
Abraham Lincoln
Circuit Court
Chas. Shrock
Cleveland
William Kercher
Elkhart
Library Society Elects Bristol Officers at Aitkin Hall
Ephors Observer records the Bristol Library Society meeting at Aitkin Hall on Friday evening. Officers elected include President Dr Brazie Vice President Miss J Bassett Secretary Treasurer Jas Cathcart and Marshal M N Martin. Next meeting set for Saturday evening. A can can dance event noted as a social controversy with poor attendance.
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Ephors
The
Library Society
Aitkin Hall
Dr. Brazie
Miss J. Bassett
Jas. Cathcart
M N. Martin
S. B. Romaine
Jr. Brazie
Dispute Ends in Split as Mills Move in Bristol
Two local concerns Cans and Selécts split after a past quarrel. Shaver & Smith plan to relocate their steam saw mill from the North to the Hydraulic Company grounds. They lure log sellers and lumber makers with good terms while reports say Ohio buyers may acquire the hydraulic power, potentially raising the dam twelve inches. Local hope rises for definite action to boost Bristol’s growth and prosperity amid good sleighing season.
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Messrs
Shaver& Smith
Hydraulic Company
Ohio
Bristol
Republican State Committee backs Civil Rights bill in NH dispatch
The Republican State Committee in New Hampshire sent a telegram to Speaker Blaine praising the Civil Rights bill and leaders Grant Sheridan and Sherman. The message pledges support for constitutional rights and for Republicans in Congress on the second Tuesday of March.
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Concorp
N. H
Republican State Committee
Blaine
Congress of the United States
Grant
Sheridan
Sherman
Republic
New Hampshire
Indiana House Defeats $20,000 Kansas Sufferers Aid
The Indiana House refused to pass a $20,000 relief measure for Kansas sufferers. It adopted a resolution in favor of fixed per diem for members with no allowances. A joint resolution urging Congress to improve the Ohio River passed unanimously.
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Indianapolis
House
Kansas
Congress
Ohio River
Arrival of Satoris Couple Aboard Steamship Republic
The steamship Republic arrived from Liverpool this morning with Mr. and Mrs. Satoris aboard, as reported in New York on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
iThe Steamship Republic
Liverpool
Observer notes brief marriage licenses listing
A terse report in yesterday's Observer lists several marriage licenses with minimal details. The item hints at limited coverage and contrasts with a separate note about a Saturday night dramatic entertainment grossing 81.20. James Miller's advertisement proclaims prices are low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller's
Educational lecture by Prof Blunt at Pine Creek Seminary
Prof Blunt spoke on True Philosophy of Educating at the Seminary School house Pine Creek on Friday Jan 29 the house was filled and orderly. The Pine Creek Glee Club provided singing and the audience showed strong interest.
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Blunt
Pine Creek
National Copying Company to Offer Photo Copying in Elkhart
The National Copying Company of Philadelphia will deliver photograph copying in Chinese color oil color and India ink near January 1 in Elkhart and vicinity. Citizens may place orders by sending them to Mrs. L. L. Rolland at 271 South Clark Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Copying Company
Philadelphia
Elkhart
L. L. Rolland
South Clark Street
Chicago
d&wnSotf
Madam Halfmann Clairvoyant Seer Opens Rooms Here
Local notice announces Madam Halfmann a clairvoyant seer born with the power to tell past present and future. She has tested well by thousands and will remain a short time at rooms on the corner of Second and High streets opposite the school house. Also offers dress cutting and fancy work and clothing stamped to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Halfmann
Concord Township Teachers Institute Progress Notes
The Concord Township Teachers Institute met at the High School on Saturday with Prof. Strasburg teaching three lessons on U.S. history physiology and civil government. Teachers show growing interest and some districts discuss a monthly normal institute held year round. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township Teachers’ Institute
Strasburg
United States
Legislative Department
Teachers Institute Opens in Osolo Township
The January 30 1875 Teachers Institute in Osolo Township began with a prayer led by c Blunt of Goshen. Prof Blunt explained grading modes for country schools and teachers reported on their students progress. Topics included physiology for a model school and US constitution questions with monthly exam papers. The session ends with plans for February 20 1875 and next topics on nervous system history and arithmetic examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osolo Township
C Blunt
Legislative Department of the Constitution
U.S
H.D. Kinpy
Editorial Brevities Preview of a California bandit’s looming hanging
Editorial notes Vasquez is to be executed March 19 after a denied motion for a new trial. The commentary declares the outcome won’t affect lumber prices at Maxon Parmater Co. Deacon Rush remains skilled in wagon and carriage repairs. Mrs. Jaycox feeds the hungry for a 25 cent meal at the Gem dining saloon Jackson Street near the post office. Bucklen & Son report praise for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and stock a wide range of medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Vasquez
Maxon, Parmater & Co’s
Deacon Rush
Jaycox
Gem
Jackson St
Bucklen & Son
Death of Miss Elizabeth E. Waisner in Elkhart age 24
The obituary notes Elizabeth E. Waisner died in Elkhart on Wednesday January 27 1875 from dropsy of the heart at age 24.
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Elkhart
Elizabeth E. Waisner
Brady Family Birth Notices Record Two Children
To the wife of J. M. Brady a boy born January 1 percent. To the wife of N. M. Brady a girl born January 1 percent. The difference between the two arrivals was forty minutes. To the wife of Afr. Rittle a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brady
N.M. Brady
Afr. Rittle
Aid Society Reports Strong Relief Drive Support
The regular meeting at the Reading room drew a large attendance. Ward 6 members report clothing donations from Mrs Aldrich, Mrs Smith, Mrs Emerson, Mrs Avieston. cash gifts from Mr and Mrs Mather, Mrs Farnham, Mrs Fetters, Mrs Ludwick, Mrs Weller. 22 families need relief. Net proceeds from Saturday’s entertainment were $45.60. Next meeting is February 14 at Mrs Truby’s residence. Secretary E B Coox notes encouragement from recent efforts.
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Parker
Schofield
6Th Ward
Aldrich
Smith
Emerson
Avieston
Mather
Farnham
Fetters
Ludwick
Weller
Truby
E. B. Coox
Elkhart Choral Union Grows Quickly in Three Months
The Elkhart Choral Union, formed three months ago, has over forty members, strong treasury, and growing weekly attendance. Leaders pledge a future public concert to share music with the city, urging every member to attend this evening’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Choral Union
Choral Union
McClure Library Association Meeting Minutes
The McClure Library Association met February 2 1875 at B F and A Stephens store. Officers M G DeCamp pres Thos G Davis sec B F Stephens librarian treasurer. Members D Weaver B F Swinehart I B Syphert H E Oakes H M Lachlin Isaac Zook. Committee report on McClure will constitution accepted. committee discharged. A three member committee Davis Syphert Oakes to draft by laws. Secretary to provide a minute book. Librarian reports 272 volumes in good order. Meeting adjourned to two weeks hence at 7 o’clock.
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McClure Library Association
B.F. & A. Stephens
M. G. DeCamp
Thos. G. Davis
B. F. Stephens
D. Weaver
B. F. Swinehart
I. B. Syphert
H. E. Oakes
H. M. Lachlin
Isaac Zook
McClure
Isaac Spphert
Henry E. Oakes
Runaway Sleigh Crash Hurts Family at Tyler’s Eating House
A three seated sleigh pulled by a frightened team ran away Thursday noon near the railroad turn, tipping at Second Street. Mrs Johnson and her sister were injured, with head and breast wounds, while the driver and other occupants suffered less severe hurts. Children escaped serious harm. wounded were taken inside the eating house for aid by Mr Tyler’s family, with Drs Carmack and Allen assisting.
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Nice
Anniversary Party At Haseltons Amid Gifts And Festivities
A large group honored Mr and Mrs Haselton at their residence celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Guests wore festive attire while abundant gifts included cotton goods like tidy sets linen napkins bed spreads quilts and related items. Cake prepared by Kizzie Cornish and Ophelia Brady drew praise. Baby portion departed contentedly. overall a successful gathering. About 150 students joined Kalamazoo's Business and Telegraph College for the winter term.
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Kizzie Cornish
Ophelia Brady
List of Marriage Licenses for January 1875
Jan 1875 marriage licenses include John D. Shultz with Sarah E Call Frank H Bodman with Clara E Walker George W Swartz with Amelia J Bennett Samuel F Cripe with Mary Gardner Seth Myers with Lydia Ann Rogers Samuel Rish with Mary B Nikel Frederick Bacon with Mary Jane Thornton Peter Makcelski with Josephine Witt Jonas Miller with Katie Walters Edward A Yeoman with Matilda E Stutsman Jacob Freed with Margaret Ruff Christian B Scott with Sarah S Culp Jeremiah Yoder with Elizabeth Christner Jacob Goldberry with Rebecca F Levy Abraham Kercher with Anna Buzzard Edward M Kennedy with Luzilda J Penrows Elias B Kindy with Angeline Osborn Samuel Ulery with Sarah Ann Martin Jonas G Biich Creek with Mary Ann Sloat
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John D. Shultz
Sarah E. Call
Frank H. Bodman
Clara EB. Walker
George W. Swartz
Amelia J. Bennett
Samuel F. Cripe
Mary Gardner
Seth Myers
Lydia Ann Rogers
Samuel Rish
Mary B. Nikel
Frederick Bacon
Mary Jane Thornton
Peter Makcelski
Josephine Witt
Jonas Miller
Katie Walters
Edward A. Yeoman
Matilda E. Stutsman
Jacob Freed
Margaret Ruff
Christian B. Scott
Sarah S. Culp
Jeremiah Yoder
Elizabeth Christner
Jacob Goldberry
Rebecca F. Levy
Abraham Kercher
Anna Buzzard
Edward M. Kennedy
Luzilda J. Penrows
Elias B. Kindy
Angeline Osborn
Samuel Ulery
Sarah
Ann Martin
Jonas G. Biichcreek
Mary Ann Sloat
Great American Thoroughfare Railroad Promises Fast Southwest Travel
The MISSOURI KANSAS TEXAS RAIL line from Hannibal and St Louis to Houston advertises through trains with Pullman cars and modern conveniences. It highlights connections via Junction City and Parsons, Kansas, and promotes sale of over one million acres in the Neosho Valley on ten year credit with special low transit rates for 1875, with information from Sedalia General Passenger Department.
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Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Great Southwest
Hannibal
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Indian Nation
Houston
Texas Central
Empire of the Southwest
Westinghouse
Junction City
Neosho Valley
Parsons
Kas
Kansas City
Great Northwest
Great Neosho Valley
General Passenger Department
Sedalia
Keene and Sons Bread House Ad
Local bakery E. H. Keene & Sons invites customers to buy bread with large loaves claimed to be the biggest in the city. Advert reads like a storefront promo with emphasis on quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Keene & Sons
Elkhart Market Prices for Provisions and Grain
Market prices list butter lard tallow poultry eggs hams apples beans potatoes cornmeal feathers hides cattle and salt. Grain and seed items include bran corn hay oats by ton or bushel with several unit prices. The column presents per unit rates and totals for various livestock produce and staples.
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