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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1873
Page
2
The Elkhart Observer describes itself as the largest paper in Elkhart with a circulation higher than any other in the area, noting its reach is mainly confined to Elkhart and nearby communities.
Republicans of Elkhart and LaGrange counties convene in Mass Convention at Middlebury on August 7, 1873, at 1 p m to nominate candidates for Judge and Prosecuting Attorney of the 54th Judicial Circuit for the October election. Chairs Geo D Coreland of Elkhart and Tsarajah Piatt of LaGrange co.
Gro D CorELann, chairman, calls a meeting to receive his report and resignation and to select a successor, directing members of the Central Committee of Elkhart County to attend at the specified time and place.
Mr Jernigan of the Mishawaka Enterprise forms a partnership with Mr J 5 Carpenter late of Albia Iowa formerly with Spirit of the West The new firm is expected to have boundless success Mr Bayliss recently elected County Superintendent of LaGrange County has retired from the La Grange Independent Hi Sweet becomes sole proprietor Hi Sweet is described as a capable young man
Earl Russel introduces a Dill to reform Ireland abolishing the Lord Lieutenant and requiring eight jurors for verdicts. The aim is to curb the priesthood and ensure criminal convictions while Ireland remains unsettled amid English policy. The piece criticizes English statesmen and cites centuries of oppression and a failure to grant full settlement. England sows dragons teeth.
The Ligoniér Banner urges a leader amid Democratic calls while Tweed and Jeff Davis are cited. The piece argues Republicans gained without a leader and warns that democracy faces disorganization, contrasting with Jackson, Benton or Marcy as desired figures.
The Toledo Blade notes no cholera cases yet cured near the Lakes. Except for the Columbus penitentiary and a few Indiana sites, it has not reached north of the Ohio River, with reports of appearance at Mount Vernon, Indiana, and nearby areas.
A reader warns of a looming hot and dry spell lasting forty days, urging strict precautionary measures against a dangerous disease. The message recalls a previous outbreak in August and stresses ongoing vigilance by city and village health officials to protect residents.
The South Bend Canton expects the double track work to resume soon. Horace F. Clark’s will forces a $3 million Michigan Southern investment payoff within thirty days, prompting Vanderbilt to halt line improvements. The Cold Water Republican notes forces shift to the Canada Southern as a Chicago to New York shortcut.
The Goshen 77%messays and LaGrange Standard indicate strong support for Wm H Woods as the likely Circuit Judge nominee with the Middlebury convention backing. Elkhart county Republicans urged unity and endorsement while LaGrange politicians anticipate the Prosecutor race within the circuit. The Waterloo Press predicts Woods will win, and the Observer endorses him consistently.
The piece defends President C. Powell of the association for granting passes to outsiders to fill the steamer Peerless trip. It rebuts charges of selfishness and dog in the manger behavior, arguing the party should not disappoint willing participants due to missing members.
An exchange notes groakers predicting light erosion and widespread crop failures. Despite floating reports, the Agricultural Bureau in Washington issues cheerful statements asserting reliable crop prospects.
The report notes the character of the crop is readily ascertained with no doubt about the result. It cites a full average crop nationwide and good yields in the West, marking the best ever in many sections. Other crops also do well, promising rewards for farmers this season.
A historic portrait of Toledo expanding amid wetlands and malaria, its rise on the western frontier, and a devastating daytime fire that engulfed four blocks. Citizens and fire crews battled the blaze with makeshift methods, saving the cathedral dome and St Alphonso's Church.
Fire broke out about 10 30 o clock Friday morning in the large four story brick steam planing mill and sash and door factory owned by Joseph Thomas and Son on the south side of Clay street near Park Baltimore. The blaze started in the engine room near the center of the L shaped building and soon enveloped the mill as boilers exploded. Steamers arrived quickly and a southwest wind fanned the flames to neighboring structures along Clay and Park streets. A grand alarm was sounded signaling the spread of the fire.
Epirons Observer reports Will Savier recovering from typhoid fever at White Pigeon Michigan. A lightning strike burned Mr Beckwith’s barn near White Pigeon, destroying hay, grain, and farming gear valued around 2500 dollars with 1700 dollars insured. The piece also covers local court notices, temperance reforms, Croquet fashions, and town gossip about hotels, editors, and political factions.
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