Local notices and events fill Elkhart docket
Community items report theater plans and lectures by Prof. Logan and Mrs. Babb, city improvements and business shifts, a robbery case linked to Reagan, rail incidents, school exams and a grand High School program. Also notes on missing papers, new trades at 191 Main Street, and social calls from Indianola to Adrian.
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Elkhart
Dimon
Milan
Sayre
Adrian
Mich
Stephens
Knevels
Three Rivers
Ransom
Armstrong
Indianola
Iowa
Chicago
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Strauss
Myron Meader
Walts
John. Logan
Police Gazette
Whisky Organ
United States
Logan
Mishawaka
Babb Will
Adamsville
John Shuey
Silas
Baldwin
Anc
Vistula
Elie
Anny
College of. Sphysicians
Ssutt Geokis
Bender
Finsiblay
Notable local notes on rooms plates and commerce
Fragmentary items mention Prof Walls and a gathering in Indianapolis Then Greencastle for a commencement. Johnny Fieldhouse adds a marble top to his counter and orders a wagon and buggy. A Mr Jr buys a Second Street lot and may follow the example of others.
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Lchart
Indianapolis
Hier Point
Greencastle
Johnny
Éver
Doty Bros
Second Street
School Board Minutes From June Session 1874
The June 15 1874 regular meeting notes all members present. Bills approved include W S Asby for two 7 elecks furnished the 5th Ward School house at 9 dollars and printing costs for certificates programmes and note heads totaling 12 95. Levy details discussed and salaries set for Prof Waltz Miss Dimon and Miss Drake with monthly rates. Treasurer reports an unexpended balance to fund building liquidation. Adjourned. S E Bargey secretary.
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Ufeice Pusu
Work
W. S. Asby
Elecks
Maxson
Chase'& Kent
Maxon
Waltz
Dimon
S. E. Bargey
Sec’y
Strawberries scarce as heat slows ripening in Bristol
June 15 1874 Bristol reports high strawberry prices up to 30 cents per quart as cool days fail to ripen fruit. Episco pals plan a festival eve with strawberries and ice cream while court proceedings and local notices fill the rest of the column. A farmer near Bristol lost a 26 year old horse to exhaustion, and postal letters remain listed for Elk River with several names noted.
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Bristol
Mornipp Gro. Krank
Elkhart
Stiget
Har‘ness
Esquire
Eingberger
Local ads and notices blend of goods and services
Small town classified items list shop offerings from Flag store dresses russet shoes and neck wear to a real hair switch corset and flowers. Also notes a Hall's Addition land lot sale and local insurance and medicine prompts. Gardner and Davenport names appear amid shop and medical product pitches.
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J. T. Vanderlip
Grodery
Staat
Tig
Sarz
Hall
Hikhart
Flag
Genkad EySeelay
A. F. Bonebrake
An. Sinfort Nas
Walker
Davésports
N. Freedman
Main Street
August Flower Cure Promoted by Isaac Bucklen Store
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia indigestion costiveness and headaches. It claims the product is safe containing no quinine or poisons and promises cures for fever and ague intermittent and bilious fevers. G W Seely of Bristol Indiana is listed as a promoter.
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Isaac Bucklen & Son
United States
Jong
G. W. Seely
Bristol
Ind
Unclear claims on universal cures and hair product ad
The clumsy text markets a universal cure guaranteed by directions and notes millions sold with no refunds claimed. It touts Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer for scalp care and hair color restoration as unequaled, sold by all druggists.
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Lanié
Hall
Sheridan Cavalry Condition Powders Use Claims Reported
Farmers and horsemen inquire about Sheridan Cavalry Condition Powders utility. The Onstkine claimants say hundreds have used them with gratifying results, while Brodrick Bros. announce closure of their business and plan to pay debts at once.
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Sheridan
Brodrick Bros
Aig
Aes
Farm for sale in Elkhart County offered at sixty five dollars per acre
Located in Cleveland township Elkhart County half a mile west of Edwardsburg road the old Layton farm spans 116 acres at 65 per acre. It includes 35 acres of timber a brick house a barn outbuildings an orchard and abundant good water. Terms require a quarter of payment annually at two hundred per year. Apply on the premises to Caroline H Hanna aboate Rbtf
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Cleveland Township
Elkhart County
Edwardsburg
Caroline H
Hanna
Excursions to Colorado West via Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Through Line advertises summer excursions from St Louis to Denver and return at low rates valid ninety days. The line offers day coaches Buck's reclining cars Pullman sleepers Miller Safety Platform and Westinghouse air brake. Texas connection via Sedalia or Vinita completes all rail route to Texas. Agents in Buffalo Columbus St Louis provide full information and prompt replies.
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Missouri-Pacific
Kansas
Louis
City
Issouri
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
Oregon
California
St.Louis
Iti
Buck's
Pullman
Westinghouse
St. Louis
West
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas R. R
Sedalia
Atlantic & Pacific R. R
Vinita
Great’ West
J.B. ‘Thompson
Exchange St
Buffalo
N.o
Thompson
Union Depot
Columbus
Ohio
E. A. Ford
Fourth Street
Great Iron Bridge Opens Routes To Southwest Texas Trade
Lane Larhnovich mentions completion of a major iron bridge over the Missouri River at Boonville enabling the popular line to improve facilities between northeast east and the great Southwest. Two daily trains run Hannibal to Neosho valley with through Pullman cars Chicago Quincy Hannibal St Louis to Galveston. Also two daily trains St Louis to Southern Kansas and Texas trade routes.
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Lane Larhnovich
Missouri
Marisag & Texas Railway
Missouri River
Boonville
Hannibal
Great
Neosho
St. Louis
Kansas
Texas
Pullman ‘Palace
Chicago
Quincy
Galveston
Thom
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Hoke
Burhans
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John Vanderlip
Doty Brosis
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Cal
Iron Bridge
West Side
Philip
Christman
Sher‘wood
Johnny Rhinehart
Grest
Imuseum
Zoological
Georgia
Opera House Ledger
Katie Putnai
Platt
Goshen
John Stubbins
R. R
Will Shuey
Harry Mochelle
Michigan Central R. R
Detroit
Express
Reagan
E. P. Williard
Quinlan
Proctér
Bléck
Ot Meader
Sageigs
Béason
Harrison
Hime Atoaler
Elk
Baily Monroe
Alowery James Broa Benjamin
Marx Arbra
Murray Loretta Gusith
Ie Henrich
Brathe
Bildon Gee
Sytton
Sarah E Johnson
Smith
Peatherman
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Deamlesss
Flags
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Ain Street
Mutual ‘Life ‘Insurance Co
Ed. Turnock
Dodge
Kelly
Een Amberlain
S Direct
Apestairg
Wilhoft
Gee
Ping Ng
Ian
Beni
Harboe
Dea
Meader & Sage
Cathe
John W. Masary
Oaerms
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Constantai Bon
Cour
Big Tn
B. W Raymond
M. Wheeler
M.D. Ogden
Lady Elgin
Ail Borden
H. H. Taylor
J. T. Ryerson
American Watch Co
Watch Co
New York
Main’ Street
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