Elkhart Observer notes and local items from June issue
The June 23 issue reports prices for Gold Wheat and other commodities. A man named weed is rearrested with bail set at 5 million dollars. An earthquake shock was felt Friday in Ohio and Indiana. Grasshoppers are on the move northward. Beecher case sensation stories continue in the papers. The 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry will hold a reunion at Hillsdale tomorrow.
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Ohio
Indiana
4Th Regiment of
Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Hillsdale
Battle of Bunker Hill Reframed as Skirmish in Late War
The account reframes the battle of Bunker Hill as a minor clash or reconnaissance action in the later conflict, suggesting its significance was reduced in retrospective analyses and military memory.
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Bunker Hill
Banquet Held For Postmaster General Jewell
A banquet was held in Indianapolis last night honoring Postmaster General Jewell with attendees from local and national circles.
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Indianapolis
Gen
Jewell
British government declares war on Burmah
Cable dispatches report the British government has declared war against Burmah. Yesterday lawyer Beach had spoken eight days in the Becher-Tilton case.
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Briish
Burmah
Beach
Becher-Tilton
Moody and Sankey bar’d from preaching at Eton College
Moody and Sankey have been forbidden to preach at Eton College stirring debate on the limits of religious outreach in England. The controversy raises questions about church influence and public access to schools in Christian England.
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Moody
Sankey
Eton College
Judge Blodgett Rules Government May Seize Distillers Books
Judge Blodgett of the U S S court in Chicago ruled yesterday that the government has the right to seize distillers books. The decision affirms government authority in tax and regulation enforcement.
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Blodgett
U. S S. Court
Chicago
Johnston Seen as Better Governor Than Dean for Iowa
The piece notes lack of enthusiasm for General Joseph Johnston for Georgia governor and casts Henry Clay Dean as a noisy challenger for Iowa governor. It contrasts Johnston’s reputed steadiness with Deans perceived bluster.
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Joseph Johnston
Georgia
Henry Clay Dean
Iowa
Johnston
Press on Beecher Tilton case urged for full trial report
The author criticizes the Inter Ocean and Tribune for bias in the Beecher Tilton case and urges both papers to publish a complete trial report. Readers could then judge for themselves rather than rely on partisan summaries.
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Inter-Ocean
Tribune
Beecher-Tilton
Tilton
Air
Beecher
Toledo Blade Impresses Readers With Mammoth Eight Page Paper
C C Fernald sent several Toledo papers including the Blade. It is an eight page, eight column daily, totaling sixty four columns. Readers spent five hours reading it upon receipt, yet only reached the fourteenth column. The piece praises the Blade and Nasby, hoping it remains a profitable feature.
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C. C. Fernald
Toledo
Blade
Nasby
Germans in South Bend Vex Observer and Elkhart Press
The letters clash over German influence in South Bend as editors in Elkhart are accused of westerning the German press. The speaker notes Germans had local friends and rights protected while in South Bend, but when they left they began their own tongue once more, warning of a messenger from Washington.
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South Bend
Oxsseerver
Elkhart
South Bend Union
Washington
Mr. Murray
Centenarian Cook St John Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Walton resident Cook St John reached age 102 on June 1 in good health and plans a trip to Philadelphia next year. Born in Connecticut, he remains sharp and on his last birthday rode with five generations in a carriage. He is the father in law of Gordon Beach of Osolo township.
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Cook St. John
Walton
Delaware County
N. Y
Philadelphia
Mr. St. John
Connecticut
TS. St. John
Cook
William St. John
George St.John
William
Benjamin St. John
George
Gorden Beach
Osolo Township
Beach
Newspaper Notes on Steuben Republican and Regional Changes
The Steuben Republican gains Jas A Miller as part proprietor. Gen Packard buys the Plymouth Republican and may be pushed for a congressional nomination. Louis A Lange is named city editor of the Chronicle. Numerous paper sales, editor changes, and new editorial leadership emerge including Mrs Julia E M Hodge as assistant editor of the Northern Indiaman. Williams and Hessler aim to revive the Ft Wayne Gazette financially despite a challenging task.
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Steuben Republican
Wich Jas
A. Miller
Kendallville Standard
Afr
Miller
Republican
Chronicle
Laporte
Gen. Packard
Plymouth
Louis A. Lange
Whitney
W. W. Whitney
Toledo
Dawn of Hope
Northern Indiaman
Messrs. Williams
Hessler
Carpenter
Indiaman
Williams & Hessler
Ft. Wayne Gazette
Elkhart A Growing Rail Center on L. S. & M. S.
The June Miniature Illustrated Railway Guide notes Elkhart population 7750 doubled since 1870 at the confluence of the St Joseph and Elk hart rivers. The city hosts the L. S. & M. S. principal machine shop foundry rail repairs and two round houses with 600 plus workers. Local industry exceeds 1000 workers across paper firms starch mills planing and flouring mills foundries wagon shops and a furniture factory. Over 1 million dollars in new buildings in the past two years, gas lighting, and the region’s principal eating house between Toledo and Chicago.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Michigan and Air Line
L. S. & M.S. Railway
Erwin
Lane & Co
Toledo
Chicago
Two Parties Seen in Next Great Political Contest
A New York Herald piece argues the upcoming national contest will feature only two parties. It warns that surrendering national governance to a party with alleged treasonable offenses would be reckless and unpardonable, though local matters may lean toward the Democracy.
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New York Herald
Marshall Gillette Receives Praise for Calm Demeanor
The writer defends Marshall Gillette for not using force after a grave insult last Wednesday evening. He commends Gillette for remaining cool, calling him “the right man in the right place” and contrasting the offender as “the Wright man in the wrong place.”
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Marshal Gillette
Marshall
Wright
Quote on bad boys by Miss Anthony about looks and behavior
Miss Anthony quips that bad boys often resemble their mother in appearance and imitate their father in manner. The remark frames a gendered view of delinquency and heredity through a playful proverb.
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Miss Anthony
Barber shop Sunday closing debate in Elkhart
A letter argues against a city ordinance to close barber shops on Sundays. The writer cites a state law to close Sunday shops including cigar stores and meat markets and urges equal treatment for all businesses. He favors aiding conscientious barbers but insists the state law should be enforced on everyone and questions creating a single exception.
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Eorror
Elkhart
Daily Observer
Graduation honors at Goshen High School extends prestige
The Goshen Correspondence notes the June 1875 graduation with two graduates Miss J Her ringaud and Miss Ida Murray praised for discipline and intellect. The letter suggests public schools deserve tax support and mentions a forthcoming horse fair with 21 entrants for a $600 trotting prize and a large turnout. The community plans a Fourth of July celebration including a Firemen parade and water works tests.
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J. Herringaud
Ida Murray
Dexter
United States
Edwardsburg Correspondence from EpWarpsgute
Local column reports a dispute between George and James over cattle in the road. James struck George amid the fight and George faced arrest for assault while pays for his battering. The note reflects on temper, morality, and curiosity about odd sheep tales in Edwardsburg.
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EpWarpsgute
George
James
Smith
Maston
Jonah
Burke
Beppo
Jack Fallstaff
Edwardsburg
Village Adorns Green Robe of Spring
A vivid note describes a village wrapped in green as the adjacent prairie blooms this season, rich with lush growth and the season’s verdant display.
The Lutheran Concert Draws Large Weekend Crowd
The Lutheran church held a crowded Sabbath school concert Thursday night with many standing. Rev. Delo led prayer and Elizabeth Bulbick read a manuscript address. Forty five children, led by Mr Seiler and Miss Delo, performed pieces including Do they miss me at home and Rain on the roof, ending with a floral tribute and a library fundraising collection.
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Mr. Delo
Three Rivers
Mich
Geo. Leach
Ida Miller
John Leitch
Hester Castetter
Elizabeth Bulbick
Eva Wilson
Emma Hanson
Elizabeth Hogue
Seiler
Spangler
Post Office Building Faces Fires Quakes Rumors
A local report notes the post office building shows damage from a recent fire and an earthquake shake. The piece suggests the site may be haunted and labels the claim as speculative.
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Ephors OusErver
Post Office
Jackson Street
Bradt's Tonic Bitters Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Bradt's Tonic Bitters as the greatest blood purifier. It claims to cleanse blood and aid digestion, cure ulcers, lung and liver inflammation, dyspepsia, coughs, neuralgia, skin diseases, and headaches. Made by Joseph Bradt at 198 Main Street Wilson Block, upstairs.
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Joseph Bradt
Main Street
Wilson Block
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Clear Skin and Health
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for skin disorders and blood poisons. It claims pimples, eruptions, and scrofula improve after one to three bottles, with some cases needing more, and includes a testimonial from Crhaverack New York praising a cure from salt rheum and eruptions after two and a half bottles.
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Crhaverack
Columbia Co
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Elkhart County Real Estate Board Reports 1875 Assessments
The record covers June 7 1875 Goshen Indiana Board of County Commissioners and assessors meet at Court House. Garman chairs Tucker clerk. County wide valuations total 15459000 with land and personal property assessed. Second day confirms personal property assessment amid appeals and authorizes reductions for specific townships. Adjourned for further sessions and remarks on adjournment.
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Court House
Goshen
Ind
W. B. Garman
Henry Stauffer, Jr
Jacob Nusbaum
A. M. Tucker
Ass’t
Wim. B. Garman
P. M. Henkle
Jacob Hattle
Milton Mercer
Jos. M. Cripe
Elkhart
Abraham Huffman
Clinton
Middlebury
Edward Milner
Benton
Warren C. Brothers
Jackson
Jackson Hess
Harrison
Hardin Markel
Concord
T. G. Davis
Jas. Cornish
Elkhart City
James Ruple
Bango
J.C. Bennett
Olive
David Logan
Jefferson
D. B. Nusbaum
Joseph Lechner
York
Geo
W. Adams
Washington
Bristol
John Shaver
Osolo
George Snock
Cleveland
Saul H. Smith
Union
Charles Miller
Locke
A. M. Tuckerr
Board of Equalization
B. F. Oakes Et al
Cleveland Tp
Garman, Shaver and Snook
Council Proceedings Record of City Meeting
The council met with full board as Mayor Wright presided. Minutes were read and approved. Several bills for furniture, lumber, and meals were allowed. Officer Redding's resignation was read and accepted with his services bill approved. Sidewalk and street extension petitions referred to committees. Commissioners were appointed to appraise damages for street work. Fire department truck and hose cart authorized to Kendallville on July 5. A Sunday closing ordinance for barber shops was referred. A petition to reinstate Kellogg and Curtiss was dismissed without motion. Walley and Arisman mocked the effort and minor resignations surfaced during discussion. George Colburn and George Jaycox were nominated for night watchmen.
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Wright
Mr. Kegerise
Simonton
Gravit
Kegerise
Colburn
Jaycox
Kellogg and
Curtiss
Walley
Kellogg
Marshal Gillette
H. C. Wright
James Cornish
Pigeon Street
Kellogg-Curtiss
Beecher
Attiston
Democratic Union
Eli Conley
Election Board
Maxon, Parmater,& Co
Engine House
Geo. Jaycox
Redding
J.and
T. Arisman
G. W. Best
J. Fanning
Shupert
Oscar Mott
Main Street
Lake Shore House
O. T. Chamberlain
M. Cummins
Thompson
Kendallville
J. Arisman
Faithful to Its Trust
A promotional political line extols the Reptilican party as faithful to the will of the people, claiming it has kept promises and guided the nation through peril, and asserting the party’s past as a predictor of future merit and liberty.
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Reptilican Party
Sale of Smith's American organs at reduced prices
Advertises new Smith's American organs No. 10 and No. 16 with stools at special prices $115 and $155 respectively. Mentions piano price withheld to avoid embarrassment. Call at M. E. Coles over Freedman’s. Reprr. Scott. Irish World condemns preachers’ wealth from auction trading. denial offered.
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M. E. Cole’s
Freedman’s
Scott
Toto
Elkhart Loses Respected Early Citizen and Benefactor
After months of pain and hope, a long-time resident is gone. He helped grow Elkhart and supported humanitarian causes and public enterprise. A good husband and a kind father, he was an upright citizen whose death is a severe loss to the community.
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Elkhart
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