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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1874
Page
3
Round Town notes report B L Davenport's Toledo trip and local social events in Elkhart. Other items include fights on Main and Jackson streets, a $5 assault fine for Gerard Conn, church meetings, concerts, and upcoming performances, plus local notices on births, illnesses, and resignations.
B F Underwood to speak at Brodrick's Opera House on February 4 and 5 1874 with lectures on Influence of Christianity on Civilization. Public invitation extended especially to clergy. He will also lecture Friday evening at Elder Ashley's church near Adamsville.
The programme lists Friday evening events with Essay by Mr Kent Paper by Mrs Cook Music by Dr Work Reading by Mr North and a discussion on compulsory education opened by Mr E Molloy. Roll call for sentiment follows.
A Kansas City reader sends seventy five cents to New York for writing without ink and is told Mike Tru by would have answered for ten cents. Jas Miller offers the best in the ironery line. The Gem Dining Saloon serves warm meals near the post office. Hill and Kelley praise their tea. Chamberlains Immediate Relief is recommended to avoid a large doctor bill. Bucklen and Son stock drugs and medicines. Knoflach and Smelser run a first class meat market at 192 Main Street. Spicer advertises satin finish pictures at one dollar per dozen.
Hon. M R Waite, chief justice of the United States, has $10 000 stock in the Milburn Wagon Company of this city. The holding is cited as evidence of his good sense and fitness for the position he has been chosen to fill.
The society met Monday evening Jan 26 with Vice President B F Stephens presiding. Treasurer reported several donations including 2 75 from Mrs Quaife 70 cents from Mrs M F Shuey and 5 from Dr Davenport plus 5 from Congregational Sunday School. About 24 60 has been spent for benevolent purposes. Committees were appointed to sell tickets for the Charity Concert on Thursday Jan 29 covering Main Street Second Street High Street Pigeon and Jackson areas.
The text notes that the group cannot complete the work and will appoint a competent person in their stead. It appeals to ladies and gentlemen to generously offer the choice entertainment and urges hearty cooperation to ensure the concert's grand success.
The Board met in regular session and approved payments for past season services to the Board of Health and various individuals. Items include J H Hutchison for petition canvassing seven days at two dollars daily, Elkhart Gas Company coal for engine house, P V Rogers night watch, A M Tucker tax duplicates and assessment roll 1873, B D Sherwood school treasurer two years, L Converse street work, and R H August marshal extra services. The committee on Chas Cook’s marshal orders reported they are not valid claims against the town. report accepted and committee discharged. Adjourned to Feb 4.
The death of Madam Parepa-Rosa in London follows a brilliant but brief career. She died after a premature birth and a 28 day illness, leaving no children and few relatives. Her fame and esteem spanned America and England, where she was celebrated by peers and the public.
Lecturer Collett organized a Grange in Cleveland township. The new Grange numbers thirty members. Officers listed include B. F. Oakes as Worthy Master, Saml Heasely Overseer, Cyrus Seiler Lecturer, Jno Stewart Steward, Luther Troxel Assistant Steward, Horatio Evans Treasurer, Alpheus Spangler Secretary, Geo A Smith Chaplain, and Geo Snook Gate Keeper.
Obituary notice from Lima Ind dated January 18 notes the death of Harrie Basinter aged two years ten months and nine days from brain inflammation on January 27. The child, only offspring of P. J. and Nellie A. Basinter, brought joy to the home for nearly three years and is mourned by grieving parents and friends of the First Presbyterian Church.
Market column corrected for weekly listings by Wackathorn and associates. Readers advised to reference updated byline and any amended prices or items for the current week.
Maxon Parwater & Co request quick settlement of unsettled accounts dated up to January 1 1864. Call and arrange payment at once by cash or note. No credit is extended.
The Observer promotes renewals with a chromo gift for subscribing or renewing. Readers are urged to subscribe to receive the framed chromo as a bonus. This promotional item accompanies the regular newspaper delivery.
A fruit farm near Benton Harbor Michigan offers for sale or exchange for good property. Inquiries directed to Dr. O B Harrincron in Elk Hart.
A list of patent medicines and products promoted in Elkhart ads includes Wilhoft's Tonic claiming cure for chills fever and enlarged spleen without mercury or arsenic. Other ads tout Hayward's Black Salve for ulcers, Hall's Sicilian Hair Renewer, Dodge's Drug Store kerosine, Samuel Smith's engraving and carriage services, the seamless ladies shoe at the Flag store, and real estate offerings.
Advertisement claims Juniper Tar Soap cures itching pimples rough skin ringworm and other cutaneous affections making skin soft and smooth. Warns buyers to avoid imitations and insist on the genuine Juniper Tar Soap from Caswell Hazard & Co New York. Also a notice from John Bim Miller warning against trusting his wife Anna Bim Miller who has left his home.
Hackathorn & Co. operate a new bakery at 96 Main Street with a first class baker and clean, careful preparation of bread cakes and pies. They use only the best materials and guarantee neatness in dealings.
Adverts tout Dr A Boschee's German Syrup for lung issues with free sample at Bucklen & Son Elkhart and 75 cents regular bottle. A Hackathorn & Co lunch counter at No 96 Main Street sells substantial meals to farmers. Missouri Pacific Railway promotes cheap land and all rail routes from St Louis to Texas with long term land offers and maps.
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