Indiana State Officers and Judge Slate Named
Secretary of State W. W. Curry of Terre Haute. Auditor James A. Wildman of Kokomo. Treasurer John B. Glovier of Bedford. Attorney General James C. Denny of Knox. Supt Public Instruction John M. Bloss of New Albany. Supreme Court Judge 5th Dist Andrew L. Osborn of LaPorte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
John B. Glovier
Bedford
Creneral
James C. Denny
Knox
John M. Bloss
New Albany
Supreme Court
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Local Government Ticket Names Full Slate for Voting
Representative Jacob Bechtel Clerk Thomas H Daily Auditor Theodore Garvin Treasurer Frederick Miller Recorder George Mann Sheriff John Stetler Coroner Alonzo Wade Surveyor William McCord Real Estate Appraiser Christian Nusbaum Commissioner Middle District William Elliott
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bechtel
Thomas H. Daily
Theodore F. Garvin
Frederick W. Miller
George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
Alonzo Wade
William McCord
Christian W. Nusbaum
Middle District
William C. Elliott
Republicans of Elkhart County elect delegates to 13th District convention
The Republicans of Elkhart County are to elect delegates in their townships for the Congressional Convention of the 13th District to be held at Kendallville on Tuesday August 15 1874 at 10 oclock a m Delegates are listed by township with a total count per township and by order of the Congressional Central Committee H G Tuayern chairman K W H Ennis secretary Also note that Democrats nominate a Kerr for Congress and Speaker Blaine is renominated by his district Republicans.
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Elkhart Co
Kendallville
Clinton Powashi Benton
Jackson Harrison Range
Olive Jefferson
Middlebury
York
Washington
Cleveland Union
Locke
Elkhart Concord
Congressional Central Committee
H. G. Tuayern
K. W. H. Ennis
Sec’y
Blaine
Congress
F. Pritchard
The
Republic
Grantville
Parronaro
J. R. Wilson
Loxa, Inc
Prrrowano
Rachael West
Jefferson
Iowa
Prrrenanp
B. F. Prircrarp
John Starks
John Walker
B. F. Pritchard
East Washington Street
Indianapolis
Colfax District politics and dirty tricks noted
The piece notes Colfax's old district and asks who will win Congress. It mentions Murray and VanFleet, a Democratic convention set for July 15 in Indianapolis, and reports on kerosene poured into wells at Elkhart as a dirty trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Government Demands Damages for Burriel Butcheries
Through Minister Cushing the government demands damages from Spain for the Burriel butcheries in Cuba peremptorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushing
Cuba
Ex-Gov Jewell Accepts Post Master General Position
Former Connecticut governor Jewell, now minister to Russia, accepts the role after Mr Hale declines citing health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Jewell
Connecticut
Russia
Platt McDonald Buys Interest in Plymouth Democrat
Platt McDonald has returned to his first love by purchasing Ed Van Valkenburgh's stake in the Plymouth Democrat. He is in the right place and ought to stay there, reflecting a stable leadership choice for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt McDonald
I. E
Ed” van Valkenburgh
Plymouth Democrat
Prohibitionists Nominate Illinois State Ticket with Woman Superintendent Candidate
The Prohibition party in Illinois has named a state ticket and placed Mrs. Jane F. Willing as the candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Her nomination signals a push to broaden female participation in state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Jane F. Willing
Northern Indiana Editorial Association Meeting Features
The Northern Indiana Editorial Association met in Laporte on Thursday and Friday with larger attendance and a well run programme. After completing business, members adjourned to meet in Plymouth on the second Thursday in June 1875. C. G. Powell of the Laporte Herald led the gathering as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Laporte
Osservier
Plymouth
C. G. Powell
Brush's Wounds and Washington Remedies Highlight Goshen Debate
The Goshen Democrat critiques Brush of the OxssErRvER for snubbing the Editorial Convention. It suggests various remedies from post office duties to a Washington trip to meet Judge Latta and Kilbourn. The piece questions Brush's mental state and hints at further public scolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Phiz
Democrat
Washington
Latta
Unreadable fragment describes grim surgery threat with tools
Fragment mentions using a scalpel for an operation and threatens a cross-cut saw when weather cools, framed as a grim option. It cites respect for family and business partner but provides no clear event, date, or identifiable persons.
Two Boys Die After Wind Storm Near Bertrand
Two youths were swept from a bridge at Bertrand and drowned during a recent wind storm. The report notes the fatal accident with brief details and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand
Schuyler Colfax
Odd Fellowship
St Joseph
Mich
Fourth of July in Elkhart Opens Driving Park Races
Elkhart observed Independence Day with a large crowd attending the new Driving Park events. Races included running and trotting heats with winners Jenny Gray Lady Crusader Snip Dennis Gypsy Queen Fanny Dodge Col Morgan Sallie Harris Gray Ira and more. A Beardsley grave picnic featured speeches by Mahin and others, temperance discourse, charity to fires and floods, and a strong call to uphold the Declaration through temperance and virtue.
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Elkhart
Jenny Gray
Lady Crusader
Snip Dennis
Ee Cane
Gypsy Queen
Fanny Dodge
Col. Morgan
Gray Ira
Sallie Harris
Wolverine
Ned Saladin
Jennie Holton
Alice
Des Males
Gen. Sherman
Corinth
Chicago
New Orleans
Iowa
Tion
Miss Smiley
Cuyler
J. H. Baker
M.F. Shuey
A. E. Mahin
Tompkins
Mishawaka
Edwardsburg
Bristol
Temperance Leagues
Grand jury report exposed in Ephors Observer dispute
The publication contains a grand jury statement denying external influence and detailing an 1874 incident. Joseph Zollinger testifies of a man named Miles recruiting him for a Goshen meeting with Johnson and Osborn. Osborn confirms it was Colonel Johnson present at Hascall's corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephors Obsserver
Messrs
Joseph Zollinger
Zollinger
Goshen
Johnson
Osborn
Hascall’s Corner
Col. John
Summer Train Schedule Elkhart to East and West
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway issues summer timetable changes with trains leaving Elkhart for Grand Rapids Kalamazoo and Chicago routes. It lists No 8 Night Express No 72 Way Freight and No 4 Special New York Express, plus accommodations and express services, with arrivals at Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo and returns from Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Mich
Southern Railway
Elkhart
Michigan Division
Grand Rapids Express
No & Mall
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Air Line
New York Express
Ion Express
Atlantic Express
Kalamazoo
Rapids
Grand .Rapids
Grand
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Republican County
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Kerr
Colfax
Spain
Ypsilanti, Mich
Birdsells
South Bend
U.S. Supreme Court
Beardsley
Frink
Burdett
Presbyterian Church
Silver
Good Templars
Dr. Davenport
North
Sherwood
Overmyer
Edward Molloy
A. EK. Mahin
Wilson
Zouaves
Stonewall Jackson
Rome
Babylon
United States
Col. Johnson
Col.j
Woods
Judge Stanfield
Judge Best
Waterloo
Judge Pettit
Wabash
W. C. Elliott
Judge Woods
Mr. Elliott
Hiram Abshire
Democratic Union
Mr. Z
Wickwire
Iask
Grand Jury
J.&o
J. M. van Flexr
ATR Line Division
Lansing
Jonesville
Homer
Albion
Eaton Rapids
Adrian
Monroe
Detroit
Jackson
White Pigeon
Three Rivers
Allegan
Grand Trunk Railroad
Sarnia
Montreal
Quebec
Portland
Salem Crossing
Lafayette
Newbay
Adouth
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
San Francisco
J. E. Curtis
H. E. Rosryson
J. F. CurtIss & Co’s
J. F. Hunt & CO
J.J. Burns & Co
Main Street
Elkhart, Ind
J. J. Burns
Dewey
Galt
Main St
Truby
Pigeon Street
Richley
Croquet
Papers & Magazines
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Haim
Wolf & Steiner
Gaiters
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