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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1875
Page
2
Commencement exercises have been held during the past two weeks in nearly all colleges and universities of the United States. The State fair and exposition will be held at Indianapolis from September 9 to October 2.
A llast squib in the South Bend Union mocks the paper and urges the editor to borrow back numbers from the Danbury News for its wit. The suggestion aims to rebalance the column and recover the paper’s balance.
A reader accuses the Elkhart Daily Observer of fabricating a notice about county commissioners, claiming the Goshen Democrat content was relayed by the deputy auditor. The squib is attributed to the Deputy Auditor.
A 19th century editorial urges the Republican party to enact reforms Republicans must purge corruption and reform within their ranks to retain supporters and win back those who left. It argues the party is young, capable, and has achieved much for humanity, and should proceed to purify itself and adopt needed reforms.
Rev Clark of the Baptist church gave a brief Sunday evening talk tracing 1875 years of Baptist history from apostolic times to today. He touched on church practices, succession debates, and key figures, noting Baptists claim continuity rather than apostolic succession. He cited early Welsh preaching, Tertullian's opposition to baptismal regeneration, and Rhode Island’s 1638 Baptist church as the first in the United States. The expansion described reached 21,570 churches, 10,354 ministers, and 1,761,171 members by 1874, with one college among others. The report concludes the discourse deserved full hearing.
The women of Hamilton county, says The South Bend Tribune, succeeded in defeating all the applications for license to retail liquor. The next meeting of the Northern Indiana Editorial Association will be held at Plymouth, Thursday, July 15, 1875, commencing at 11 o'clock a.m. The population of Milwaukee, Wis., according to the State census just completed, is 101,049.
A lively Fourth of July scene features a Silver Cornet Band picnic on the island with music good dinner and dancing while spectators enjoy croquet and swings. Hon. M. F. Shuey speaks as Driving Park races draw crowds and more than one hundred dollars in premiums. Glendale wins races. Membrina Girl and Nellie Butterfield among notable entries. Baseball match closes the festivities with Keystone Club of Fort Wayne facing the Elkhart Actives and a mixed crowd.
Bristol July 5 1875 a gang broke into C C Gilmore’s residence at night. Gilmore fired twice after awakening to the Vandal's entry. Tracks show penitentiary birds. reward offered for information leading to arrest. Union Sabbath school picnic postponed. strawberry and raspberry crops noted. confectionery shop opens in the village.
Elkhart firemen returned Monday evening after winning fifty dollars for best hook and ladder company. They ran 100 yards in 21 1 2 seconds with a man mounting the ladder. Kendallville and Van Wert teams competed. the hose prize was not awarded. The parade along Main Street ended with cheers and a salute to Col. Tucker.
In Marysville Mo Mrs L reports daily migrations of grasshoppers since June 10 with only two rain-free days, claiming showers follow each batch and that the insects caused limited damage while cabbage in the garden thrives and black walnut tree tops stay green.
A reader asks Ephors Observer why many apple trees in and around Elkhart are dying this year and last. The writer seeks a public statement on possible causes and remedies and asks readers to respond through the column.
Edwardstone July 3 75 reports a disrupted Edwardsburg Fourth with midnight cannonade and delayed parade and speeches. A grand grove picnic may still occur amid patriotic firework displays as residents react to幻 lightning rod mishap and a spoof of historic figures.
A local canary story ends with the bird found at a door after a posted notice. The tale riffs on the old saying about the early bird catching the worm and notes the reward notice led to the bird's return home.
The Attorney General rules that a candidate must have been a resident of the county for one year prior to election to be eligible for the office of county Superintendent. The decision establishes the residency requirement as a prerequisite to qualification.
Joaquin Miller releases a new book titled The Ship in the Desert and plans a journey from the Sierras toward the Orient as part of publicity.
Residents who travel the Michigan Southern routes praise B and O Railroad conductors on the West division. They name Hall, Shaw, Gurney, Lane, McMullen, and Devreese for exemplary service through night, storms, and heavy freight. The piece commends their punctual connections and polite conduct, and signals future notes on other company staff.
Last evening Arthur Case son of Mr Isaac Case was thrown from an express wagon the wheels passing over his body seriously injuring him. A saw mill accident twelve miles southwest of Goshen injured Abram Stump owner whose right leg was half severed near the thigh. Doctors Latta and Sparklin attended.
A collection of statements from the American Peace Society argues that preparation for war promotes peace, war harms redress, and disarmament could bring peace. Quoted figures warn about the press’s power and the social roles of women and Hositors in shaping public opinion.
The Chicago Times reports Democratic factions in Ohio and Maine clashing over sound currency versus fiat money and tariff aims. Both claim the Democratic label, provoking critique that party unity masks divergent fiscal beliefs and donor-driven loyalty.
Archbishop Purcell discusses the American cardinalate and the infallibility vote. He notes McCloskey opposed infallibility as one of ten American bishops who signed a protest and argues the pope favored the American hierarchy, not to please Purcell. The piece highlights Pius IX as a noble pope. Then a French observer recalls the June 1%th 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill.
Hon D W Vorhees to deliver the Fourth of July address in Vincennes. General Reud Williams seeks to reunite the Twelfth Indiana Regiment. A 24 foot boa constrictor eats a sheep in Havre on its way to the Garden of Plants. Earthquake news from Circuta Colombia reports 8 000 dead out of 10 000. A bashful compositor refused an office job where girls worked, saying he never set up with a girl.
Advertised Bradt's Tonic Bitters claims to purify blood and aid digestion while treating ulcers lungs liver bile and a range of ailments. It is described as made from roots barks and herbs by Joseph Bradt at 198 Main street Wilson Block upstairs with a strong guarantee after several bottles.
The ad touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a cure for severe coughs and throat lung diseases. It claims proof by a 10 cent sample bottle before buying 75 cent regular size and promises three doses will relieve any case. Sold by I Bucklen & Son.
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