Colfax's Case Examined by Albany Journal
The Albany Evening Journal rebuts charges of Colfax receiving twelve hundred dollars from Credit Mobilier. It cites a thousand dollar deposit and a later draft to Indiana Republican leaders as proof of his denial, while challenging the World’s six hundred eighty eight dollar calculation and Ames’s testimony as weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Credit Mobilier
Republican Committee
Indiana
Nesbit
Mathews
New York World Scouts
Mr. Colfax
Oakes Ames
Jord
Ames
Patterson
Amcs
Railway Collision at Englewood Kills Freight Conductor
A night express on the Lake Shore route collided with a freight train near Englewood, five miles south of the city. The caboose was demolished and the freight conductor’s father, aboard the caboose, was killed. the engineer stayed at his post and the coroner planned an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean
Englewood
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago
Rock Islands
Lake Shore Road
van Buren Street
Rock Island Road
Horrible Accident at Muessel Brewery
A German worker Jacob Welches, age about 35, was killed at the Muessel brewery when caught in a belt driven wood saw machine. He was hurled around the rapidly turning wheel, body mutilated, blood sprayed nearly thirty feet. An inquest by Esquire Welton returned a verdict reflecting the fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Welches
Muessel
Esq. Welton
Welches
South Bend
Married at parsonage in Elkhart February 24 1873
The ceremony witnessed by S H Rhodes joined Thomas F. Barty and Manars J. Dunny both of Elkhart at the parsonage. An advertisement offers a good gaiter for $1 at Meader's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.H. Rhodes
Tuos. F. Barty
Mise Manars J. Dunny
Elkhart
Meader’s
List of Letters Remaining in Elkhart Postoffice
February 26 1873 Elkhart Indiana lists names of unclaimed letters with recipients such as Barbary Bailey Patsy runt Martha Carver and Catherine Harrington plus others. The notice explains letters are advertised after one week and to call for advertised letters with date. Postmaster initials R EK Grush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Bolander Barbary Bailey
Bollinger
Afary Oliver Patsy Runt
Martha Carver
Chase Chas
Copelin
E Clark
M Chapman
Nellie Downey
Annie Derhammer
Fox
M Gearinger
Jacob Harrington
Beverly Hoover
Catharine Harrington
Geo l
Hay
Hunsbarger
Jonathie Irwin
Kinice
Emeline Kendall
Lehman Ben Leigh
Julia McLaughlin
Miller McKnight
John T Moor
John Metcalf
Martha Ann Meador
Maston McCully
Teter Morse
Rice
Anna Reece
W Robinson
John Rice
James Spencer
Stutaman
Susie A Smith
Amanda Sweetman
Chris Stevenson
Henry Vance
Hannah Webright
Kate Walter
Mary Weaver
Emily Held
Ellen Bash
Bristol
R. EK. Grush
P. M
Teaming services and real estate offerings advertised
Rh H August offers three teams for hauling plowing or any horse work with special help for moving goods. Geo W Best lists 15 houses 80 vacant lots 12 acres and 12 houses for rent. Jas Miller closes out winter millinery and furnishings. Maxon Parmater Co provide facilities for building season projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon Street
Joy
Geo. W. Best
For Sale Farm Near Middlebury Station York Township Indiana
For sale a small farm at Middlebury Station in York township with a stable and a good two story frame house. Contact Wm. Jewett Middlebury Station Elkhart County or B. F. Smith Goshen Ind. February 17 1873. The old friends and customers of J. B. Davenport will find him at the old store 78 Main Street after March 10 with a new Spring stock. tf WHITTLESEY for sale wholesale and retail by Isaac Bucklen Son J. F. Curtiss Co have vacated the old stand 78 Main Street. J B Davenport will remain at the old store with Dr Davenport opening a new Spring stock about March 1 1873 and invites old friends and customers to visit WHITTLESEY purifies the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury Station
York Township
Wm. Jewett
Elkhart County
B. F. Smith
Goshen, Ind
J. B. Davenport
Main Street
Tf Whittlesey
Isaac Bucklen
J. F. Curtiss & Co
J.B. Davenport
Dr. Davenport
State of Indiana
Elkhart
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana
John BE. Shibley
Charles Shibley
Court House
Goshen
Hia
Eusence
LA Porte Weefner
Common Pleas Court
Saury & van Puget
PI ‘S Ave Ys
FENCING and sales notices at Whittlesey's and Hackathorn Bakery
An 1875 newspaper fragment promotes reduced prices at C North's store for thirty days, Hackathorn & Co. bakery and lunch counter at No. 96 Main Street, and Whittlesey tonics and soaps. It touts Missouri Pacific routes west from St Louis, and advertises Whittlesey liver tonic, Juniper Tar Soap, Hazard & Co cod liver oil, and the New Wilson Underfeed sewing machine with local agency at 122 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. North
Messrs
Hackathorn & Co
Main Street
Hackathorn and Co
Wilson
TNE Best
Sun Light Oil Sells On Price and Longevity
C North markets Sun Light Oil claiming lower cost per use and longer burn time. The copy urges buying Sun Light Oil to avoid danger and keep family safe. Richley's advertises a new stylish and nimble hat style for young men as fashionable and practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. North
Marked Downs Clear Stock of Corsets This February
Local seller announces price cuts to reduce stock during February and March. Smoothed bargains include Statin Jean and Whalebone Corset offered at fifty cents each. Come early to secure deals at the stated location.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Albany Evening Journal
Elkhart Market
Grocers
Maxon, Parmater & Co
Jas. Miller
Whittlesey
H. C. Wright and Co
Mack
Mississippi
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Oregon
California
St Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
Whittlesery
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Hazard & Cresswell’s
Richley’s
the Ladies’ Bazaar
Ladiss’ Bazar
Main St
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