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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1875
Page
2
In the Elkhart Observer, editor Emma Molloy notes Senator Morton rarely speaks without a clear, worthwhile point. The concise, persuasive style is highlighted as characteristic of his public remarks.
A county resident wonders why Elkhart seems so great while Goshen, just ten miles distant, remains comparatively ordinary. The observation frames local pride and regional comparison without asserting facts.
Prof Jenney of the Government exploring expedition reports in the Black Hills region there is no gold. The official statement clarifies the search results and locates the finding within governmental exploration.
The New Hampshire Legislature on Wednesday elected P. O. Cheney, a Republican, as governor, replacing Democrat Weston. The vote outcome confirms Cheney in the state’s highest office.
The Union editor questions the practice of labeling the dominant party with neutral terms and insists on calling it by its true name, arguing for accurate political description.
The South Bend Daily Tribune marks its third year with brighter prospects, praising its strong editorial quality and enterprise, and noting its standing as a leading state newspaper.
A catastrophic earthquake hit New Grenada and Venezuela on the third instant, destroying many towns and causing thousands of deaths. Emergency response mobilized as the disaster unfolds across multiple regions.
A reflective note airs a question about who bears responsibility for tough trade and economic strain after a period of scarce activity. The passage hints at blame shifting amid ongoing challenges.
The editor declares his mission finished a conclusion others would have reached earlier, signaling the end of his tenure at the exchange.
The Commissioners of Monroe County with Bloomington as county seat have refused all applicants for license at their current term.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports the State editorial association was escorted about the city by citizens. Police are present while citizens and attendees interact. a light, orderly scene is described with emphasis on civic courtesy and local enthusiasm.
Judge Nelson of the United States District Court declares the civil rights law constitutional in a written opinion. The statement appears amid partisan rhetoric from opposing groups, reflecting ongoing national debate.
The 87th Indiana Volunteers, an old regiment with a noted history, announces a reunion at LaPorte around the first of August. The speaker expresses pride in having served as adjutant and reflects on battles fought alongside fellow soldiers.
The text notes that Kansas grasshoppers avoid Mennonite areas, keeping about 70 miles distance. It hints that Mennonite prayers might influence the pest behavior, leaving uncertainty about the cause and effect.
The text notes a call for an organ by Democrats of St Joseph County. It critiques a former in Washington and asserts little democracy in him. A father figure is said to beat him two to one on this score.
The Laporte Chronicle declares that the Republican choice for President in 1877 is Oliver P. Morton, asserting his selection will command broad interest among Americans. The article frames Morton as the designated party candidate.
The proposal to remove Washington’s tomb and its sacred contents to Philadelphia for display at the Centennial is criticized as sacrilegious. The speaker urges discarding the idea to preserve reverence for the tomb.
Grasshoppers moving in from Northwestern Missouri and Nebraska have reached Western Iowa in vast swarms. The army stretches about forty miles long and ten miles wide, hindering trains as swarms cover the Rock Island tracks.
The Beecher trial paused with Mr Eviarts choked off yesterday while Beach launched his prosecution. The courtroom was crowded, filled mostly with Tilton supporters who applauded their counsel on entering.
A reader denounces editors who copy notices from newspapers while away from home, calling it the next bad habit after indiscriminate pulling. The writer argues this courtesy practice inflates puffery and distorts local reporting.
The piece urges public celebration of historic anniversaries marking Lexington and Concord and Mecklenburg with a grand event at Bunker Hill on the 17th of the month, praising such activities to instill patriotism in youth and honor liberties won in the revolutionary era and defended in the recent struggle.
The article argues that Ohio, as the battlefield for the presidential race, favors the Republicans after nominating ex Governor Hayes on a strong, uncontroversial platform. It asserts party confidence and readiness for debate, predicting a Buckeye State victory that could demoralize the opposition. Hayes and free schools is named as the watchword in Ohio.
The excerpt argues that General Sherman writes an autobiography to critique wartime leaders, defending the duty of historians to present the full truth. It contends that quiet postwar life is seldom popular and that criticizing living or dead heroes is not the historian’s fault but history’s mandate.
The Journal reports the editress spoke Thursday night at the Academy of Music in Indianapolis. Her address captivated the audience with strong delivery, clear logic, and practical points that conveyed conviction. The conclusion shown demonstrates depth and elegance, though the powerful oratorical manner was not captured in print.
Laporte Argus editor EL BE Wadsworth and spouse were surprised on the fifth anniversary of their marriage by friends. County officials presented the editor with a gold chain, while a drayload of furniture was given for the firm. A caps supper followed for about a hundred guests with ice cream cake and fruit.
The Wakarusa Sun notes Elkhart begins with a debt of 40000 dollars while Goshen starts at 11000 dollars and points out Goshen has had a city government for eight years to question the Sun’s underlying argument.
The note recalls Sherman earning about $60,000 for writing memoirs and suggests continued work could make him wealthy. It claims this could surpass leadership as army head or even the presidency.
The Greencastle Banner notes Flora Turman as first in the Asbury graduating class. It recalls past female barriers to admission and asserts that women can compete with men in study, urging an end to the old bias.
Elkhart resident Mrs Emma Molloy spoke on Temperance at Farwell Hall Chicago on Sunday last The Inter Ocean ranked her as a premier lecturer second only to Anna Dickinson in impact and renown.
The Bristol note reports two townsmen, Dr T F Alverson and his father, have secured licenses to sell intoxicating drinks by the glass under the new law. The piece condemns the impact on morality and trade and urges temperance, warning merchants who support whisky. It also notes a poor spring for trade and higher liquor sales since April.
The Observer ball match yesterday afternoon drew large crowds. Jourdan of the Actives showed flawless fielding while Slattery of Goshen impressed on first base. Alderman Messick Promett and Dacy also starred as Myers challenged Actives in batting. Umpire Charles McGuffin officiated.
The Union criticizes officials over alleged misuses of funds and rewards, questioning if contracts and salaries for the Street Commissioner Clerk Assessor printing and city debts were being traded as fruits of victory. The piece asks who benefits from proposed raises and bids and whether the councilapproved safeguards prevent fraud.
Bishop Dwenger of Fort Wayne administered the sacrament of confirmation at St Vincent’s church last Sunday. The ceremony was impressive with many girls in white and several adults among the confirmands. Large attendance noted in Elkhert.
A humorous note contrasts two scenes where babies appear out of place at a funeral and a concert. The piece uses a playful tone to question etiquette and social norms without dwelling on offense.
Extracts published in juxtaposition reflect echoes from Ecclesiastes and the Bible about grasshoppers. Wyandotte Kansas preacher cites days and a "bar-spelled" to close stores to keep out pests. The item notes doors to shut in the pest invasion and relates to local trade and scripture.
Members of the famed dry goods firm H B Claflin Co New York have been indicted for smuggling silk through the Custom House and faces possible penalties. The case highlights enforcement actions against major merchants in the era.
At the election in Wabash on the 3d, directors named include Ransom Gardner of Kalamazoo E W H Ellis J H Defrees of Elkhart County C W Chapman A T S Keist of Kosciusko County Jacob Harter C Cowgill and H Caldwell of Wabash County James Brownell and Jesse Wilson of Grant County The board organized with Gardner President Cowgill Vice President Treasurer Ellis Secretary and Wells General Superintendent Iron line lies six miles south of Marion with plans toward Fairmount and an active push toward Anderson the southern terminus The line is not expected to reach Indianapolis until June 1876 and a grand opening is anticipated.
The Shelbyville Republican reports Blessings Hall was packed Thursday as Mrs Molloy spoke on temperance and tied religion and woman suffrage to temperance work. Her fluency and logic impressed listeners, with bold opening giving way to refined oratory.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Elkhart Construct praised the graduation of three young ladies from Elkhart High School on Friday. Prof J M Strasburg, formerly with the Sentinel, has supervised the Elkhart schools this year with notable success.
Henry Kmnill of Owasso Michigan announces the Grand Central Hotel in South Bend will open around July 1. Furniture costs are expected between 10 000 and 12 000 dollars and the hotel is claimed to surpass any in the state north of Indianapolis. Wait till you see ours.
The 1875 meeting presided by Mayor Wright saw approval of minutes and bills, bond and printing bids, and passage of nuisance and penal ordinances to third reading. Special policeman appointed. salaries and fees set. adjournment followed after committee and street bond actions. Public school honor roll listed by month’s end.
The passage quotes General Sherman praising a 1865 Washington grand review of about 65 000 troops and his marching endurance. It warns of a flood of pamphlets on the Beecher trial and predicts readers will buy, read aloud, argue with spouses, and disrupt routines as a result.
An advertisement proclaims a blood purifier made from fresh roots and herbs by Joseph Bradt at 198 Main Street Wilson Block up stairs. The copy claims it cleanses blood, aids digestion, heals ulcers and lung liver inflammation, reduces bile viscosity, cures dyspepsia cough neuralgia catarrh scrofula and other diseases with several doses and weeks of use.
Arpany New York June 15 The State Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the Supreme Court ruling in the William M Tweed case and ordered his discharge.
The Laporte Chronicle notes the silk banner contest drawing the city’s ladies effort and the Alerts focus on the prize. The text hints at local competition and a boast that “our boys are coming.”
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