Round Town notices and town happenings
Round Town reports on residents including Mr Q E White and Mrs Lou Arnold, local business updates, church events, mill moves, theatre plans, and social visits. It notes illnesses, travel to Lake City, plans for dances, school visits, and a joint interest in local publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou’ ‘Arnold Nee Brodrick
Ww. FE
Wickwire
D. S. Stover
Opera
M. J.boothroyd
Lake City
Minn
Aldine
Ellis
Hiram Goodspeed
Ed Arnold
A. T. Stillman
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe R. R.co
D. Reinhardt
Niles
New Grange Organized In Township Name
A new Grange was organized in the township last Friday night and named after the township. It has thirty charter members with officers including A. Gordon as Master and W. W. Alcorn as Secretary along with James Lloyd Overseer M. R. Compton Lecturer J Kinisler Steward A C Titus Assistant Steward Benj. Rowe Treasurer Robert Parks Gate Keeper G W Stuck Chaplain Miss Belle Gordon Lady Assistant Steward Mary Gordon Ceres Isabella Kinstsler Pomona Lydia Alcorn Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gordon
W. W. Alcorn
James Lloyd
M. R.compton
J. Kinisler
A. C. Titus
Benj. Rowe
Robert Parks
G. W. Stuck
Belle Gordon
Mary.Gordon
Ceres
Isabella Kinstsler
Pomona
Lydia Alcorn
Flora
Naomi Chapter No 22 organized by Rev John Leach Indiana
An Eastern Star Chapter named Naomi Chapter No 22 was formed by Rev. John Leach of New Carlisle. Officers installed include Emma Molloy W M J M Hackathorn W A M Ovid Hill W P and several others with Sentinel and Marshal posts to be filled. The chapter opens under favorable auspices and is expected to shine in Indiana Masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort.Wayne
Bristol
McGill
Laporte
Richmond
South Bend
Bishop
Elkhart
W. H. Dwannington
Ikhart
Will
LaPorte Herald
Gore& Wright
Jack” Conklin
Soutcgtlaw Sna
Goshen Democrat
Kendallville
Democrat
Eastern Star Lodge
Eastern Star
Naomi
John Leach
New Carlisle
Emma Molloy
A. M. Tucker
John Shuey
Frank Cheney
Adah
Maxon
Ruth
C. Stuck
Esther
W. Cornish
Martha
C.W. Fish
Electa
Sentinel
Marshal
Masonic Sky
Indiana
Protracted Meeting At Second M E Church Hits Milestone
The successful operation of our big squirt gun marks a protracted meeting at the Second M E Church. Forty four members have united with the church as the work has begun. Fourteen joined at the altar last Saturday evening and again on Sunday and last evening. Elder Cissél is credited as a key preacher, among the North Western Indiana conference’s ablest. Ask Rube Garrett what it is and he’ll say it is a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mansfield
The
Cassopolis Vigilant
Simon Birch
East Elkhart
Bristol
Observer
Opera House
Hi Sweet
Sturgis Times
H. J. Delo
Harry Mochelle
Main Street
Old Block
Waltz
Elkhart
South Bend
Royce
M. & B. Union
Aid Society
Onserver
Helen Meacham
Adamsville
Literary Society
Depere
Wis
2D.m. E
Cissél
Northwestern Indiana
Rube Garrett
Notorious Canadian Nedda Family Terrorizes Indiana Towns
A Canadian family led by Bill Nedda settled in South Bend then Elkhart, earning a reputation for theft and nuisance. Bill, alias D H Netham, posed as a horse doctor, coerced landlady Eliza Albaugh into a loan, and terrorized locals with threats and obscene language. A farmer, Jonathan Hill, ended the bully’s acts with a wooden mallet to his occiput, leaving the horse doctor sick in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Canada
Nedda
William
Bill
Elkhart
Eliza Albaugh
D. H. Netham
Ftom
Bill Nedde
Aid Society
Cleveland Township
Jonathan Hill
Literary programme for Friday evening meeting
The programme lists roles for a Friday evening event held February 13. Mr Kent will present the essay, Mrs Cook will read the paper, Dr Work will provide music, and Mr North will do a reading. A discussion on compulsory education follows with Mr E Molloy opening the discussion and a sentiment roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Cook
Work
North
E. Molloy
Marriages Recorded in Elkhart and Nearby Parishes 1874
In Elkhart and nearby Lat LaGrange County places two marriage notices appear. Nina Gorton of Wolcottville and Zuber of Elkhart wed February 8 1874 at the Catholic Church in Elkhart by Rev J H Quinlan. James Stanton and Miss Morriagey of Elkhart wed February 1 1874, also at the Catholic Church in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton House
Elkhart
Thuerentne
Zi H. Hutchi- Nina
Gorton
Wolcottville
Lat LaGrange Co
J.H. Quinlan
See Zuber
Miss Ling
Koppiezki
J. H. Quinlan
Jas. Stanton
Missen Morriagey
Death notice of Clinton Nolan at Walnut Station
Clinton Nolan aged 44 years 4 months 6 days died January 22 1874 at Walnut Station Ind from rheumatism of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Station
Ind
Clinton Nolan
Farm advertised near Edwardsburg road Elkhart 116 acres
Located in Cleveland township Elkhart County half a mile west of the Edwardsburg road the old Layton farm comprises 116 acres at 65 dollars per acre 35 acres timber a brick house barn and outbuildings an orchard good water supply terms one fourth cash with balance 200 dollars yearly Apply on the Premises to Caroline H Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Township
Elkhart County
Edwardsburg Road
Layton
Caroline H. Hanna
Real estate listings and medicinal ads in one notice
The notice advertises real estate for sale including farms and town property with prices from $40 per acre up to $10,000 and flexible terms. It also promotes Wilhoft's Tonic and other remedies, claiming safety and effectiveness for chills lung issues and general health, with free samples offered by G. G. Green and agents Backlen & Son in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tota
Missouri Pacific Line Promises Fast Westward Travel
Promotes the Missouri Pacific Through Line from St Louis to Missouri Kansas Colorado New Mexico Nebraska Oregon and California. Advertises day coaches reclining chairs Pullman sleep ers and safety platform with air brake. Offers Texas connection via Sedalia or Vinitas and invites inquiries to J F Thompson Buffalo and E A Ford St Louis. Also touts Atlantic Pacific Railway land sale with 1 200 000 acres and seven year terms in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
Oregon
California
St.Louis
Missouri Pacific
Buck
Westinghouse
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific“Phro
Mississippi
Nort
Missouri - Pacis
Texas‘ Connection
Texas
Missouri, Kansas
Texas R. R
Sedalia
Athintié
Pacific
R. R
Vinitas
J. F. Thompson
Northern
Exchange St
Buffalo
N. Y
E. A. Ford
Owill
Atlantic’ &. Pacific Railway
Central
Southwest
Paxtigul
Sioner
For Sale and Local Advertisements Mix
For sale near Benton Harbor Michigan a fruit farm may be sold or exchanged for property in Elkheart. Inquiries directed to Dr O B Harrincroy. Hayward Black Salve advertised for ulcers sores burns and healable wounds. Dodge's Drug Store sells kerosene oil at 25 cents per gallon. Samuel Smith on Jackson Street linked to marbling goods and carriage needs. Seamless shoes for ladies advertised at Flap store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Town of
Elkhart
O. B. Harrincroy
Hayward
Jackson Street
Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Voisiner
Railroad Machine Shop
F. W. Miller
Elkhart Furnishing Co
W. W. Curry
Theodore Thomas
Ed Davis
Pulaski Lodge
C.F
C. Mal
Robt. McWade
Rip van ‘Winkle
Ugless
Joe Jefferson
Jefferson
Chavgien
Goshen
Dr. Garvin
Col. Tucker
A. K.funk
J. Ri. Mather
B. Babb
Davenport
C. H. Chase
E. Barr
H. C. Wright
N. Sage
Overmyer
H.P. Chapman
Florence Davenport
George T. Barney
Osolo
Concord Township
Alexander Gordon
Wm. W. Alcorn
Ben Row
Arsrrr Corz
Hall
Ozserver
J.&s. B. Castetter
Main and
Marion Streets
Maxon, Parmater ‘& Co
Sai
Eris
Hipodiboy
Ast
Shanibor
Eoorg
Seine
Astra
Fosta
Tod Derg
Jackson
Fiu
Ree
Paton
Clifton
Iit Shvey
Bicken
Ayer
Wilhoft
Toni
A. Boschee
I. Backlen & Son
G. G. Green
Woodbury, N. J
Samuel Smith, Jackson St
Samuel Smith
Jackson’ Street
Samuel “Smith
Butterfield
Vee
Sys
Aptos
Aoa
Son Oo
Aid
Pigeon Street
Bes Rea
Liz
Stine Ogra
Rey
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