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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1874
Page
3
Round Town items report Lent start, concerts, sermons, and socials in Elkhart. Mention Rev Royce reunion, school visits, church services, local trades, and a public parade, with updates on residents’ travels, appointments, and local humor from February events.
A letter from Louis Benn of Indiana corrects last week's Observer item. It names Dave Neddo now William as the nuisance and describes his past, including a nude daytime display and departure under a promise not to return. It defends William Neddo as a hardworking family man and recalls his brief city marshal bid.
In Goshen the Home Club praised Mr. Barney for delineating human character while Tom Lane evoked laughs as Benjamin Blinker in a lively performance. The piece may head to Brodrick's Opera House and reward Elkheart viewers. Hamilton Telegraph notes Butler County Ohio remains a Democratic stronghold troubled by county officer appointments.
Abraham Ziegler Washington Albert Osborne Jefferson Jacob Link LockeGeo Haberstick Union Michael Cook Clinton Joseph Girl Bango John Schwinn Middlebury Horace Halsted Concord John Erhart Olive Augustus Fink Union David Logan Jefferson.
A stern wheel Democrat recalls seeking Granger admission and being told by the Dock Master General that many smarter men failed, including a prominent county congressional candidate. The applicant wilted after the rejection.
The Jubilee Singers performance drawn in the memory of Will Carlton and Eggleston reveals how the rough edges of American literature and song captivate listeners. Critics note the strange melodies shed warmth and lasting appeal.
Advertised letters dated February 18 1974 at Elik hart Indiana list names including Brown Hedr Mayer Thomas Rice Miller Bender Frish to Miller Hortee Barnes Lena and many others. To claim, applicant must call for Advertised Letters and provide the date of this notice. letters are not advertised until one week has passed in the office. R K Brush P Wt
Notices reveal the wedlock of John Wylie of California to Aliss Dora Beach in Osolo Township on the twelfth, and Sanford Ellison to Clara Reitzel at Gochen on February 4 1874, with a later informal gathering at the groom’s father’s home attended by about a hundred friends.
Local notice advertises a house and lot for sale with a five year time frame and rent price stated as the purchase cost. It invites readers to own a home rather than pay rent and mentions Shuey and Bickel as the sellers.
Shuey and Bickel advertise the cheapest and best farms in the area with favorable terms. They also list Western farms for sale or trade.
This week two properties changed hands through the new agency. J. H. Hutchison sold a house and lot in South Bend, and a half interest in a Foundry in Woolcotville to David Martz for a total consideration of 8000 dollars.
Habit or necessity makes hair dressing indispensable. The new Vigor restores color gloss and luxuriance to faded and grey hair. Also notice sale of property in Hall’s Addition to Elkhart and Bronson Bed Spring by Castetter. Unsettled accounts with Maxon Panmater & Co. must be settled by cash or note. no credit after January 1 1864.
A fruit farm near Benton Harbor Michigan is offered for sale or exchange for suitable property in Elk Hart. Inquiries to Dr. O. B. Harrinerox. Also: Hayward's Black Salve advertised as a cure for ulcers and sores available at local drug stores or 24 Jackson Street opposite the post office. Dodge's Drug Store sells drugs liquors and kerosine oil. Samuel Smith offers graining or mar bling at Jackson Street. Flags store advertises ladies shoes.
Large 116 acre Bucklin farm in Cleveland township west of Edwardsburg road includes brick house barn out-buildings orchard and timbered 35 acres. Price 65 per acre with one fourth cash and balance 200 yearly. Apply on premises to Caroline H. Hanna. Also Wilhoft's Tonic advertised as safe cure for chills with no mercury arsenic or quinine.
An advertisement extols Dr. A Boschee s German Syrup as a cure for lung diseases coughs colds and consumption urging readers to try a sample from I Bucklen Son or buy the 75 cent bottle G G Green claims the syrup cures many and offers a sample while another section promotes Missouri Pacific routes for westward travel and land offers detailing 1 200 000 acres of cheap farmland with seven year terms and free transport to Missouri prospects urged to contact A Tuck Land Commissioner in St Louis MO for details
A fragmentary ad promises a remedy for nervous weakness and premature decay. It claims a Mr John Be sir or similar name from New York offers free receipt and directions to cure and profit for suffering humanity, urging readers to request material.
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