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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1875
Page
2
Prof. H. A. Ford editor of the Northern Indiana Teacher gave a masterly address at the decoration exercises in South Bend on Sunday, as reported by the Elkhart Observer.
The article quotes President Grant stating he does not want or expect a renomination. It argues Democrats and Independents should not worry about a third term PINEDA, explaining past silence on impeachment due to lack of chance and noting Republicans offered him a chance and he spoke clearly. It concludes Grant favors deeds over words.
Decoration Day was well observed in South Bend as thousands gathered at the cemetery to witness exercises. Flowers were strewn on soldiers graves amid vocal and instrumental music and an address by Prof. H. A. Ford, a former war captain. Public interest grows with each anniversary.
The piece notes a temperance lecture held at the Presbyterian church last night and laments lack of prior advertisement. It claims readers would have known of the Tuesday event if editors of the cited concern had attended church services.
A South Bend Union critique argues against using Sabbath politics to gain votes and accuses Democrats of courting foreigners. The piece praises German citizens for their honesty and lawfulness and says both German and Americanized residents uphold civil order, while criticizing editorials promoting disorder and immorality.
R. R. Surrey reports surveyors have completed the Saugatuck to Elkhart line via Bangor Lawrence Decatur Cassopolis and Adamsville and praise the route as first class with minor modifications. Return line planned through Edwardsburg Dowaginc Kendallville Hartford and Covert to South Haven. Mr Chaplin remains to handle payments amid low town contributions.
Editorial correspondent describes the first day of a temperance convention in Curcaco Illinois June 1 1875. Delegates chaired by Rev A G Lawson hear brief speeches by P P Ellis Missouri Thompson California Jones Georgia Clark Massachusetts Nealey Texas Pollard Maine Morris Indiana Benson West Virginia Satterlee Minnesota Haven Georgia Geddes Michigan Watson England and others. Events include calls for prohibition and prayers for national revival.
An editorial urges the City Council to appoint a capable nonpartisan Elkhart School Board. It argues trustees should be longtime residents with public spirit, condemns reappointing partisan members and cheaper labor, and warns against economy at the expense of education. The piece stresses top facilities, books, and teachers, and proclaims the public school as liberty’s bulwark.
State vice presidents and notable visitors attended a convention with Hon. Williams E Dodge Hon. Henry Wilson Mrs Jennie F Willing and Mrs Mary Livermore among speakers. Rev S M Crissman John Brownfield and Dr Kittridge addressed delegates as Dr Lees dominated with an eloquent keynote amid enthusiastic reception.
Bristol May 31 The hydraulic power negotiations have fallen through as Mr Boyer would not accept the offer The Literary Society met and adjourned to the last Saturday in October for renewed vigor Townsmen fished three miles north of the village reporting good sport and game Strawberry and apple crops look promising Corn and potatoes are doing well The Supervisor has grading crews at work improving streets A K Kline built a monument for his late wife in the new cemetery L L Robinson moved to Mishawaka J A Ketcham left for Arvilla Maffit the postmaster remains absent A Stone rebuilt his shop improving its appearance AMERICUS
A reader from City dated May 25, 1875 praises a High School Party coverage in the Observer. The writer questions the use of slang language and notes not attending school, offering a tentative critique of postscript language in education.
The World criticizes drunkenness and cites 27,203 men and 13,574 women arrested for drunkenness in New York City last year. It notes 8,403 liquor saloons, argues the paper promoted free whisky, and links rum to political control and Democratic success, calling the World’s tears crocodile.
A Chicago Times review explains the new postal law sweeping third class matter. It notes intended exemptions for transient papers were omitted, raising postage burdens on newspapers magazines and similar items while benefiting express companies.
Judge Taft's rising prominence as a potential Republican governor candidate renews focus on the Bible in public schools. He dissented in a Cincinnati case, arguing that reading the Bible in public schools was illegal.
Unclear historical report notes Mennonite emigrants in Kan SAS using severe punishment on a member who failed a task. The fragment provides no date or full names, leaving the event details and context unspecified.
A May 31 1875 dispatch reports the National Temperance Convention opening at Farwell’s Hall Chicago with six hundred delegates from Maine California Texas Georgia Alabama plus representatives from England Scotland and Wales. Bishop Haven J M Stearns and Mrs Anna Wittenmyer attend as part of the National Temperance Society and Woman's National Temperance Union. The day unfolds with a strong opening program and expectations for tomorrow’s events.
Last evening the City Council, led by Mayor Wright, debated numerous ordinances with a mostly inexperienced but diligent board. E A Campbell was elected Chief Engineer, John Cassler retained as steam fire engine engineer, and Marion Proctor named Civil Engineer as the council adjourned.
A Detroit citizen asked a night watchman for guidance, but the officer ordered him to move on with a sharp rebuke. The brief exchange illustrates tension between locals and law enforcement during late hours.
From London a dispatch reports Paul Boyton completed a perilous Atlantic coast dash in his life saving suit landing between Dover and South Foreland after 23 hours 38 minutes in the water. In Springfield Mass a devastating fire at the French Catholic Church in South Holyoke kills sixty six during a vesper service. The building, crowded with 700, burned rapidly as draperies touched candles. Dozens more may die, with more fatally wounded.
The timetable lists No 8 Night Express at 5.95 a.m and No 2 Way Freight at 4.25 a.m in Grand Rapids. It notes No 4 Accommodation and Express services including Michigan Accommodation and Air Line runs. Several numbers resemble train codes and times such as 3255 p.m. and 8.40 p.m. for eastbound GOING EAST AIR LINE and No 14 Butler Accommodation with No 12 Air Line Accommodation.
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