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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1875
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer announces readiness to furnish books as premiums to subscribers who desire chromos. The notice names editors and local contact, signaling a reader incentive program aimed at boosting subscriptions and engagement.
The fragment recalls various names such as Collins and DeBobon with limited context. It mentions Mount Vernon and a Mount Vennon reference and notes an Ontario ballot election held last Monday, hinting at a political shift. The passage links Spain’s royalty and a lower house official amid unspecified exchanges.
The General asserts Congress empowered him to curb armed groups and protect Union men and Republicans from ostracism persecution and murder. He singles out Ku Klux Klan White Leagues and similar associations as unacceptable to govern any part of the country. He calls for firm action to end their unlawful violence.
The writer praises Lydia L Conway of Paw Paw Michigan for assisting her father in the editorial field and commends young women in the craft. In Muskegon Michigan they meet Geo C Rice widow and publisher of the Chronicle noted for ability.
Senator Beardsley again plays a leading role in legislative affairs this session. He is reliably counted on when work is to be done. His stay at the capital is made more cheerful this time by the comfort provided by his wife.
The article notes the King of Spain is met with enthusiastic receptions in his new dominions but warns such rejoicing could quickly turn to condemnation or revolt. It compares Spanish character to the French, both seen as fickle.
The extension of the Cincinnati Wabash Michigan line runs via Elkhart Adamsville Cassopolis and Dowagiac to South Haven connecting Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Indiana coal fields and Michigan lumber region. South Haven lies about fifty miles from Elkhart and offers a harbor on Lake Michigan. The road will link with the Michigan Lake Shore railroad reaching Manistee.
Historical text outlines Michigan law requiring children aged eight to fourteen to attend public school for twelve weeks each year. Provisions allow exemptions for medical or mental conditions, private schooling, or home instruction, with district board approval.
The witness Frank Moulton remains on the stand in the Beecher trial. Weather notes show temperatures from 20 to 30 degrees below zero in the Northwest. The London Times predicts war with Europe arming after Germany. Snow measures eight inches in Chicago. Gas costs about one dollar per thousand feet in Detroit, while Dubuque pays $4.50 per thousand and deems that price too high.
A large bright eyed owl enters Simon Stettiner's saloon through a window causing a mistaken burglary scare. The bird previously damaged a window and spoiled a turkey and two brooms. The owl, described as obstreperous, was later sold to a man in Chicago and is believed to have flown away.
A Boston Post editorial argues war imposes a heavy financial burden on nations and degrades public sentiment by glorifying soldiers over benefactors. It calls for measures to curb violence and compares efforts to end duelling in enlightened societies to ending interstate warfare.
Judge Nelson limits public access to the Beecher Tilton trial as ticketed spectators fill the courtroom. Plymouth Church delegates attend while Tilton counsel Fullerton notes Morris is ill. Frank Moulton testifies, identifying documents and corroborating published accounts.
In Appany New York on January 19 the Legislature cast its votes for United States Senator. In the Senate E D Morgan received 17 votes to Francis Kernan 13. In the Assembly Edwin J Morgan led with 52 votes to Kernan 71.
Canon Charles Kingsley the noted English clergyman novelist and poet who recently visited this country is reported dying in London. He comes from a noted family and has been a prominent man in the Broad Church reforms. He is 56 years old.
A Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad cattle train broke a 125 foot bridge at Eureka City on Sunday. The locomotive and three cars were smashed and all cattle aboard were killed or maimed. Damage exceeds 320000 dollars.
In Elkhart on Friday January 15 1875 Elizabeth A Gilbert aged about 71 72 died of paralysis of the lungs. She was born in Greenbriar Virginia widowed fourteen years and mother of Mrs J P Dygert. Resident here 32 years. Funeral tomorrow forenoon at 11 from the residence of her son in law J P Dygert on 4th street between Pigeon and High streets.
The Kansas Pacific Railroad lifts its snow embargo and a passenger train reaches Denver on Monday, the first to arrive in about two weeks.
A sub committee report on Louisiana affairs says the election was peaceful and Conservatives were elected. The full committee plans to go to New Orleans for more evidence. Pinchback’s credentials are to be admitted as legal, despite Democrat opposition. Tipton of Nebraska leads the floor on the Louisiana question. Donnpiatt testifies on taking back his note from Irwin’s possession via Thompson of New Iberia Mining, detailing portions of funds received.
New York report dated January 19 notes gold at 112 1 4, stock activity remains active but down, and call loans priced at 2 1 2 percent.
A fire discovered at seven PM engulfed the Goshen High School, burning from the cellar and destroying the structure within an hour. The addition, built recently at forty five hundred dollars, collapsed into ruins. Over four hundred students were in the building earlier that day. Total loss around twenty three thousand dollars, insured for about seven thousand by Home Company of New York.
The writer corrects a recent newspaper statement about a youth slapped at a church, saying no insult occurred and a lady was accompanied home with her permission. the missive is from Elkhart dated January 18.
The Indiana Supreme Court grants Wilson Hites a new trial in the Circuit Court. Miller vs Murray on libel is under preliminary examination by the attorneys. Baker and Mitchell represent the plaintiff, Johnson and Osborn the defense. It is generally considered that Murray has the ragged edge bad.
The author muses on newspapers as advertising heavy and gas filled. He jokes editors inflate puff pieces while noting newspapers sometimes print extraneous items like love letters. He argues editors are clever yet essential, and a town like Elkhart needs a paper to survive.
In Ispranxaronis on Jan 19 the Senate indefinitely postponed the repeal of the Fish law. A game hunting window was set from October to January. A discussion occurred over a $373,000 tax payment linked to Lafayette city’s decision affecting the Lafayette Bloom ington and Jfuncie Railroad. The House introduced a bill to pay specific salaries to county officers. The Temperance Committee reported a moderate license bill.
A French observer summarizes a Brooklyn scandal involving clergymen Moulting Tiltong Bee chare and spouses. Accusations claim improper liberties with Mrs. Beechare and Mrs. Tiltong, separations, and a charged atmosphere across New York and New Jersey.
The South Bend Daily Tribune notes the Covenant Mutual Life policy on Jacob D Metz paid Mrs. Jacob Metz 1006 for his death from typhoid fever after a three week illness. Mrs Metz, widow with five children, faced a $900 mortgage on their farm.
The E D A company presented Clouds last night in top form. Performances by Mrs Sherwood and Otis Thompson stood out with strong supporting turns from Hank Sherwood Lamar Gillette Justie Brodrick Jennie Schutt and Cora Sherwood. The writer praises the troupe and hopes for more shows in Elkhart.
The Odd Yellows hosted a public installation and oyster supper on Tuesday evening with about twenty couples from Elkhart attending. Officers installed included J Harris bear N G Way Stone W G J Williamson See Dr Congdon Treas. The event raised about fifty dollars for a lodge carpet. The Aitkin Dalls dance followed as a separate long gathering with fourteen balipie present. The Literary Society elected officers J N Martin president In Romain arshe? Join Boyer Jr secretary. The society, over twenty members, plans meetings Fridays at the School Rooms.
The Concord Township Institute met January 16 1875 at Union School House with Superintendent Afoury presiding. Lectures covered grading common schools physiology anatomy U S constitution map drawing and plans for future topics and a state or country map from each teacher. Attendees included Professors Blunt Strasburg Dreese Metz and several teachers. Strasburg to lead next meeting January 30 1875 with all teachers and others invited.
Letter from J. M. VanEller to the editor alleges disrespect and opaque process in the Hitesman perjury case reversal. He claims he drafted indictment and evidence, was not notified of appeals, and plans to file a petition for rehearing after submitting a State brief in Baker & Mitchell.
The article explains bile poisoning from torpid liver and its broad blood poisoning effects. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets as remedies, claiming liver and stomach revival, purified blood, and systemic renewal. It notes Bucklen & Son's Kine's New Discovery and an Elkhart drug trade.
Lloyd the map maker for General Grant introduces a relief plate steel print of a United States and Territories map on a single 40 by 50 inch sheet. The wall print is colored varnished and mailable for 25 cents or unvarnished for ten cents. The map covers surveys to 1875 with a million places and various features. Send 25 cents to the Lloyd Map Company in Philadelphia for return mail.
A bankrupt stock of boots and shoes from a Chicago retailer will be sold in 30 days to benefit creditors. Citizens of Elkhart and vicinity are invited to inspect the stock and prices at 141 Main Street.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas line from Hannibal to Houston offers through trains with Pullman cars and modern amenities. It advertises over one million acres of land in the Neosho Valley for sale on ten year credits, with settlements for 1873 and special transport rates, maps, and time cards available from Sedalia, Missouri.
A mixed compilation features verses about warmth and love across seasons, a moral about risk in love, brief notes on advertising power, a physician’s legacy tale, a satirical take on money and citizenship, plus a thanks note for Johnson's Anodyne Liniment curing a cough.
A baby about a year old was sent by express from one New Hampshire town to another. The child was labeled and placed in a large chair with a turkey and another express package to keep it from falling out. It suffered greatly from the uncomfortable setup.
A bankrupt Chicago stock of boots and shoes is being sold at 111 Main Street to benefit creditors. Warm meals at Mrs. Jaycox’s, 25 cents at gem restaurant on Jackson Street near the post office. Wagon repair by J D Rush. Daughters of Rebekah install next Thursday January 21 at Odd Fellow's Hall. St Jo Horse Protective Association meets February 6 at 10 a.m. Pay up notices from J A Work M D demanding immediate settlement.
All persons indebted to Hoke and Kirk on note or book account are requested to call and settle at once. ALIGtZ w2t
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