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Elkhart Observer

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1875

Page

3

Double duty for Dr. Dodge amid local events

Round Town reports Dr. Dodge juggling patient calls and Dr Haggerty's practice. The piece notes a Washington Street burglary where a woman victim escaped after four glass panes were broken, Nolan infant's health, train accidents, social events, and various local notices including baptisms, retirements, and upcoming entertainments.

Questions about Hook and Ladder Co actions at fire

A meeting last night at Firemen's Hall presented a list of six questions aimed at proving the Hook and Ladder Co did help at the fire on the night of the 5th. The notes claim ladders were placed, crews worked with Babcock extinguishers, roof buckets were used, hoses were aided up the ladder, and belongings saved.

Hook and Ladder Co Fisher The Presbyterian Church Conley’s Hall Firemen’s Hall Hook and Ladder

Elkhart Market Prices and Local Advertisers

A late 19th century Elkhart market list details prices for provisions and grain including butter eggs ham apples beans and potatoes, plus livestock and hides. The page also gives per bushel corn oats rye and wheat prices while listing numerous local residents and merchants in the community.

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Madam Halfiaun Clairvoyant Seer Opens Rooms on High Street

A claimed clairvoyant, Madam Halfiaun, advertises powers to tell past present and future, tested by thousands with perfect satisfaction. She will remain for a short time at rooms on Second and High streets opposite the school house, offering dress cutting and fancy work plus stamped children’s clothing.

Madam Halfiaun

Great American Thoroughfare railroad prospect in Missouri and beyond

The Land Department of this railway offers over one million acres of choice farming fruit and stock lands along the line in the Neosho Valley on ten years credit with low rates. They invite colonies and families to settle for 1875 with special transportation rates and information from the General Passenger Department, Sedalia, Missouri.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Rail Great Southwest Hannibal St. Louis Missouri Kansas Indian Nation Texas Houston Texas Central Empire of the Southwest Westinghouse Junction City Neosho Valley Parsons Kas Kansas City Great Northwest Land Department Great Neosho Valley General Passenger Department Sedalia

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