Republican State Ticket Named by Elkhart Observer
The Elkhart Observer lists the Republican slate for state offices including W. W. Curry Terre Haute for Secretary of State James A. Wildman Kokomo for Auditor John B. Glover Bedford for Treasurer James C. Denny Iknox for Attorney General John M. Bloss New Albany for Supt of Public Instruction and Andrew L. Osborn LaPorte for Judge Supreme Court 5th Dist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Curry
Terre Haute
James A. Wildman
Kokomo
John B. Glover
Bedford
James C. Denny
Iknox
John M. Bloss
New Albany
Supreme Court
Andrew L. Osborn
LaPorte
Republican Congressional Convention Delegates Named
The Republican Party of Elkhart County calls for township delegates to the 13th District Congressional Convention at Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874 at 10 o clock a m. Each township lists its allocated delegates with Clinton Benton Jackson Harrison Jefferson Washington Union Concord Elkhart and others. By order of the Congressional Central Committee H G Tuayen Chairman KE W H Ennis Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans of
Elkhart Co
Kendallville
Clinton Township
Benton
Jackson
Harrison
Gai Bauge
Olive
Jefferson
Washington
Ordo
Cleveland Union
Locke
Elkhart
Concord
Congressional Central Committee
H. G. Tuayen
KE. W. H. Ennis
Republican delegate convention set for Aug 18 1874 in Kendallville
A delegate convention of the Republican party for Indiana's Thirteenth District will meet in Kendallville on Tuesday August 18 1874 at 10 a m to nominate a congressional candidate. Delegates are to be elected by the counties of Marshall Elkhart Kosciusko Noble LaGrange Steuben and DeKalb under guidance of the county central committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Thirteenth
Indiana
Marshall
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Noble
LaGrange
Steuben
DeKalb
Kendallville
Senators Morton and Pratt Join Campaign Effort
Both Senators Morton and Pratt pledge help in the upcoming canvass, signaling strong support and a hopeful path to success for the effort. They promise active involvement to secure votes and momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Pratt
Alumni nominating Booth for U S presidency
Hon Newton Booth of California has been nominated for president by the Alumni of Asbury University. The article remarks that more candidates are preferable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Booth
California
United States
Asbury University
Elkhart’s Machine Shops and Crusaders in Town
The Goshen Democrat notes Elkhart hosts bustling machine shops and tough crusaders amid rough towncharacter. The paper thanks God the community is not afflicted by Charles Murray, a despicable figure it condemns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Machine Shops
Crusaders
Goshen Democrat
Charles Murray
Purifying the Republican Party Mocked by Goshen Democrat
A Goshen Democrat cartoonish column mocks the idea of purifying the Republican Party and asserts that brimstone from the lower regions could not purify the party, reflecting sharp partisan satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Goshen Democrat
Traders blamed for Indian outbreak by whisky frontier
General Pope of the Department of the Missouri assigns major blame for the Indian outbreak to frontier whisky traders who supply ruffians and desperadoes, whose bands have carried out numerous outrages against Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean
Ceneral Pope
Department of the Missouri
Reading Education Gaps Spark Superintendent Appointment Debate
The article argues Democratic leaders opposed Hopkins' plan to appoint County Superintendents due to illiteracy in Democratic counties. Indiana statistician Wildman highlights Sullivan and Brown counties as examples where schooling lacks reading ability in large portions of the population, underscoring tax fears tied to salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Wildman
Indiana
Sullivan
Brown
Goshen Nods to Spoils System in Local Opinion
A Goshen letter-writer denounces the whisky ring and claims officials’ salaries rise with party success. He cites General Jackson as an originator of spoils distribution and agrees with the Goshen Democrat that the Democratic party pursues spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Charlie Murray
Goshen Democrat
Jackson
the Democrat
Democratic Party
New Orleans Mayor Thanks Donors After Flood Relief
Mayor Wiltz announces that U S Government relief supplies render further Mississippi flood donations unnecessary. The committee returns cordial thanks for all contributions and a full operations report will be published in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louisiana
Wiltz
New Orleans
U.S
Mississippi
Hon J H Baker Emerges as Clear Choice for Elkhart District
In Elkhart County only Mr. Baker remains as a declared candidate after Hon J R Beardsley and Col A M Tuckey declined. Michigan liquor dealers from Three Rivers discussed delegates for a state convention and criticized prohibitions while praising temperance oratory from Clute of the Reporter. The Liquor Dealers Association will not hire Mr Clute to canvass the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Baker
J. R. Beardsley
A. M. Tuckey
Elkhart County
Baker
St. Joseph County
Mich
Three Rivers
Finlay
Schoolcraft
Michigan
Clute
Liquor Dealers Association
Mr. Brices
Democratic platform silent on one term pledge amid Grant third-term hints
The piece argues the Democratic platform omits the one term principle, sees hunger for office, and suggests northern Democrats will adjust tactics to favor Grant or a third term if it boosts power. It notes Southern influence on civil rights and the party’s opportunistic stance toward Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Grant
Canvassing Agent Wanted for Dr Chase Family Ad
A historical classified item seeks a canvassing agent for the Chase family and Dr Chase associated materials. It lists roles including physician, farrier, beekeeper, and receipt book, implying a broad family trades advertisement in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chase
Amily
Beecher Scandal and Tilton Allegations Update
The article reviews the Beecher Tilton scandal with claims of seduction and repeated denials. It notes committee investigations by Beecher’s church members and subsequent developments including Tilton’s card and Stanton and Anthony involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Nathan
David
Chicago Times
Whisky Organ
Days
Police Gazette
Susan Bb. Anthony
Tilton’s
Mr. Beecher
Moulton
Beecher
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Mrs. Tilton
Miss Anthony
Mr. Tilton
Christ
Bristol Items from Buistor and Nearby Towns
Wool stock sold to buyers from near Ligonier at forty three cents per pound. Wise and Chase remodel an old house into a large pleasant home. Merritt adds to buildings and plans a fine home above his store. Romaine expands warehouse on Goshen street. Domestic clash between German merchant and wife unfolds with alimony talk and shifting sieges. Gilmore moves stock to Floyd Earnsburger brick store. Seely fills space left by Gilmore. Funeral held for Mrs A K Kline aged forty four with large attendance. Peach crop prospects look bright with Hanford and Co expecting over fifteen thousand boxes. Early peaches due mid next week. Temperance movement continues with Ladies Association meetings. saloonkeepers deny liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Romaine
Goshen Street
John
Rachel
C. Gilmore
Floyd & Earnsburger
G. W. Seely
Gilmore
A. K. Kline
Ladies Association
S. Q. Bor
Bristling Exchange Over Bogus Marriage Book Ends
Albany letters reveal a heated exchange about a scurrilous pamphlet alleging a bogus marriage. R A Brisus criticizes the work and publisher while addressing Gen. Grant’s officeholders and costs. The correspondence spots contempt for the publication and defends integrity amidst scandal.
Odd Fellows Celebration at Edwardsburg Lodge No 49
Ephors Observer reports the Oatway Lodge No 49 Odd Fellows picnic and public installation at Edwardsburg on July 24. Delegations from South Bend Mishawaka met by Niles Brass Band and procession through town to a grove for a free dinner for two thousand. Speeches by Brother Colfax noted though secrets of the Order remained elusive. installation of officers followed with music and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exuart, Inc
Ephors Obsserver
Oatway Lodge
Edwardsburg
South Bend
Mishawaka
Brothers of
Niles Brass Band
Odd Fellowship
Masonic Hall
Order
Burg
I. B. Sypuerr
Newburyport Herald Ad Snippets and Local Notices
A Colonial era style snippet highlights offers from Mrs. Jaycox for square meals and wagon repair at Main and Jefferson. It mentions a bachelor reading the hymenial department and OnsERVER readers enjoying Editorial Brevities. It notes Bucklin & Son adding features and Saratoga water growing in popularity.
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Main and
Jefferson Streets
Newburyport Herald
Onserver
Bucklin & Son
Saratoga
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Molloy
Emma Molloy
K. K. Brush
Enstons
Republican County
Jacob Bechtel
Thomas H. Daily
Theodore F. Garvin
Frederick W. Miller
George F. Mann
John W. Stetler
Alonzo Wade
William McCord
Christian W. Nusbaum
William C. Elliott
Avery
Observer
H. G. Thayer
E. W. H. Exsis
Whisky
Congress
Bristol
Luportant
Albany
N.Y
R. K. Brusn
Ind
New York
Gero
Brices
Mr. Briggs
Gen. Grant
R. AS. Brvusu
Odd Fellows
Editorial Brevities
Hart
Ayler
Mary Briggs
Lester Bunnett
Jame Bishop
John At
Bates
Hartie Burgess
Enos
Clarence Curtis
Frank Christopher II
Curtis Mary J Crawford
Libb Cellars
Libbie Dorkee
T J Eckhart
Wary Fogerty
Wm Forbes
Joseph Peesafer
Iegy Fi Harel
P Hanfner
Jary Hartin
Walana Harris Lawren Kefferbert Law TH
Frank Hartman
Barb
Norris Bell
Rost
Elkaly
Kelley Gerome Leffingwell
Frank Vanner
Rhufus Willer D L
Jfiller
Remellia Martin Emma -Warkel
Ida McCauly
Vr MacKee Allen Pultz
Ida Rice
Kate Reed
Janes Rice
Catherine Spry Annetta Smith
Charles Stephens
Elizabeth Spencer
Emma Sherman
Harry Saunder
John Tallon
Jennie Wratt
Walburgh Swan Wait Ormel
West Ada R Weaver
Dfichel Walton
Eliza Wilcox
Charley Zimmerman
Charles
Ater
Hattie Park Pro
House N IL
R. K. Brush
P. M
Riverside Green House
Prospect
Bower Streets
River
Lyne & Markey
DERES
WE. C. Garvin
Bair Cuttin
Whisker
Philip Christman
Sherwood's
Main St
Elkhart, Ind
H.W. Brazil
J. D
Ypsilanti, Mich
A. L. Fisher
Pigeon Streets
Guipe
Pigeon Street
Baptist Church
Mi. Gill
Main Street
H. B. Carmack
J. A. Work
M. D
Ffice Corner Main and High Sts
A. A. Fahinestock
Riehley
St. Cor
J. N. Hannaford
Pigeon
High Sts
Fourth
High Streets
C. A. Lambert
M. Cummins
D. D
George A. Brown
Messrs. Buckien & Son
M. F. Shuey
First National Bank
C. T. Chamberlain
Notarie Public
Vanderlip
M. van Flee
LAW
Cor Main and
Jackson Sts
B. FE. Smith
Hascall’s
Market Streets
Ss. G. Webber
Eee
Protection Life Ins. Co
ChicagAgo
St. Jo
Dr. Harrington
ED Turnoch
Elkhart Paper Company
Joan Cook
Treas
B. L. Davenvort
F Elkhart
Clifton Nonse Block
Juin Coon
Sinas Baldwin
F Sank
Jaurett
Pigeon St
Enit of Main
T. Bigelow
Elkhart,Ind
Lg & Ruby
James A. Lawson
Fuller, Warren & CO
Troy
N. X
Cleveland
ET Atin
Ees
J.F. Hunt
Jake Mish
Indianapolis
Zo Algo
Compietent
Grantville
Mr. Pritcnarn
Jd. R. Wilson
Lex, Inc
SaLem
Til
B. F. Prircuarp
John Starks
Ahn Walker
B.P. Pritchard
East Washington Street
J.J. Burns & Co
Elekhart
J. J. Burns
Isé Main Street
WW. H. Ouaipe
Euas Howe
Aia OF
Poe
RE. Fellows
Wolf & Steiner
Proprietors OF the
Flag Boot and Shoe Store
Lillie Young Pratt
Bracket
Munson
Fine Wear
Detroit
Dewey
Burns & Coo
Schook
Ladies’ Bazaar
Main
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