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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1873
Page
3
Elkhart and surrounding towns report a busy Fourth with wind damaged signs and a collapsed pole, visits by South Bend residents, new rail and road notes, a balloon incident, and church marriages. Officials discuss a new cistern reservoir plan and a vigilante mood grows in Mishawaka county.
On Thursday afternoon by Rev. L. R. Royce at his residence Mr. Simon B Van Patten and Miss Emma Holtz, both of Elkhart, were united in marriage. On July 3 at the bride’s father’s residence, by Rev. J. G. Biddle, Mr. Franklin Thomas wed Miss Lucy Roewell, both of Elkhart.
A mournful 1678 obituary notes Edward A Ana aged 29 years 11 months and 11 days dying on a Thursday afternoon. It reflects on grief sorrow and the belief that the departed rests in the Elysian land while the living endure quiet sorrow and hope for a heavenly reunion.
A reading urges residents to support local businesses Maxon Parmater Co. Shackman and Montgomery Winbur, promising prosperity for households. It touts affordable housing options and shaving services near the post office to ensure wives and children are happier.
The Kalama z00 Business College is recommended for young people seeking to qualify as bookkeepers or telegraph operators, promising practical instruction and career readiness.
Miller plans two weeks of selling below cost as he disposes of present stock. He invites both believers and nonbelievers to call and urges buyers to take something, even if only ice, and not leave empty handed.
Higgins Belden Co remains endorsed in Illinois for standard works including a state map of Illinois praised as finest of its kind. If their Elkhart County Atlas is published, citizens may expect a practical standard work worthy of support.
Walley and Carter display spacious warerooms with chamber-sets Turkish chairs lounges rockers and spring beds. A new building addition adjoining houses a reception area for fine furniture while a Main street coffin-room highlights their diversified stock. The firm reports a favorable trade run and active advertising.
Notice from Albert C. Gari states a four-year-old red and white mixed cow with crop off her left ear is on his farm four miles south of Elkhart. Owner may reclaim by paying charges. Dated June 2, 1873.
Emigration ads offer 1,200,000 acres in central and southwest Missouri from 33 to 12 per acre. Rail line company provides seven year terms and free transport from St. Louis to buyers. Climate, soil, timber, minerals, schools, churches, and orderly society advertised to attract settlers. contact A Tuck, Land Commissioner, St Louis.
An assortment of notices and ads. Hackathorn & Co advertise a new bakery at 96 Main St with a first class baker and clean practices. J F Curtiss & Co promote cheap white goods and calico. Dr. Richardson announces eye and ear treatment at the Elkhart House in Elkhart and Constantine.
The advertisement blurb lists Whittlesey remedies for cramps stomach worms constipation blood liver kidneys and female complaints among others. It also promotes a new house in Strongs Riverside addition with cellar well and cistern and features a farmer lunch counter by Hackathorn Co at 96 Main Street. Additional notices tout Meader’s shoes and dry goods at Meader’s, Hoke & Kirk carpets, Caswell Hazard ferro elixir, and building supplies offered by Wn. Ulrich.
A grist mill with two run of burrs and modern gear sits six miles south of Cassopolis in Cass county on a reliable winter wheat location with good water power. Also for sale a connected farm with two orchards two houses and 110 acres. Terms to suit purchaser. Address A W Lumparp Cassopolis Mich. Cedar posts and pine fencing at H C Wright Co. Hoke Kirk offer clothing stock at discount.
During the summer of 1873 the Missouri Pacific Railroad will sell excursion tickets from St Louis to Denver and return at very low fares. The offer invites lovers of nature to view Colorado scenery and the Rocky Mountain parks. The route includes Kansas and other Western states with connections via Seda lia or the Atlantic & Pacific routes. Maps times and rates available from T G Wheeler Buffalo NY or E A Ford St Louis MO.
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