Real Estate Transfers and Local Meetings in Elkhart District
Transfers record many lots and parcels in Goshen Elkhart Middlebury Bristol and Benton with prices from 200 to 4000 dollars. Reports cover liquor sellers meeting opposing temperance aims and Odd Fellows delegates meeting to plan the 1873 annual convention at Elk hart with Laporte as host city.
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Observer
Wilson
Goshen
H. D. Wilson
W. C. Wilson
Wilson & Beverles
Jacob D. Compton
Christiana J. Hogue
McNaughton & Compton
Elkhart
O. T. Chamberlain
Leander Gould
Concord Township
Jacob W
S.H. Enrick
Henry Swartz
Mathers
George W. Shaffer
James W. Fowler
Bristol Hydraulic Co
Bristol
Jno. Pletcher
Joseph Rollin
Beeson
Jno. McNaughton
Henry E. Oakes
Jno
McNaughton
Henry H. Oakes
Mather & McNaughton
Michael Blender
Werner
Delight Wood
Philip Rittel
David B. Myres
Albert Allen
Barns
Jacob Sigerfoos
Simon Sigerfoos
Hall
Helkhart
Chas. Williams
Wm. P. Wise
Charles Williams
J. H. Mayfield
William B. Newell
Mayfield
Henry E. Smith
Julia McDonald
Middlebury
Wm. N. Hively
Block
Hammond & Warner
Jackson Street
Indiana
Mozart Hall
Indianapolis
D. S. Beardsley
Wm. Theis
S. T. Hall
Beardsley
E. Hammond
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Michigan
Pulaski Lodge No
Ind
O. H. Brusix
South Bend
T. C. Mays
Auburn
E. Egnerr
Niles
B. E. Coox
Dowagiac
F. Assos
Fisn
Plymouth
D. Cuarpman
Cold Water
J. W. James
W. MrrriField
Mishawaka
H. Trzrrsorx
Cassopolis
Bro. Brusie
Bro. West of
American brigantine Alberti captain killed in collision
An English newspaper recounts the Alberti disaster off Cornwall where Captain Hufus M Herriman was killed. The accident occurred on the 25th as an unknown barque struck the brigantine at night near Lizard Point. The jury ruled accidental death with injuries to the captain.
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Alberti
Hufus M. Herriman
Herriman
Jacob Isley
Lizard Pint
Cornwall
England
South Bend Register
Emigration Offers Cheap Missouri Farm Lands
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company advertises 1,200,000 acres in Central and Southwest Missouri priced from 3 to 12 dollars per acre with seven years to pay and free transportation from St. Louis for buyers. Climate soil timber minerals schools churches and law abiding society invite emigrants to this land of fruits and flowers. For details address A packs Land Commissioner St Louis Mo.
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Missouri
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company
St. Louis
A. Packs
Died March 1 1873 Elkhart child buried at Mishawaka
Obituary note reports the death of three year old Charles Bertie youngest child of J J and Elizabeth Melvin on Saturday March 1 1873. Poem included questions on fate and paradise. A separate list shows letters remaining in the Elkhart post office with names and instructions for claiming them after a week. Market notes follow.
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R. K. Brush
P. M
Elkhart
Washington
Gen. Grant
Credit Mobilier
Kendallville Standard
Charles Bertie
J. J
Elizabeth Melvin
Mishawaka
Ind
Armstrong Charlie Meek
Samuel Brown
Washington Prat
Baker Elizabe Parsons
Biller Fritz
Pantiar Mary Bush
J . Reynolds
Sarah J Crawford
John Shaffer
Catharine Coliina
H Shelden
John Fisher
Arthur Stephens
French
A Shelley
Kate Frank Franklin
Studley
Mary E
Fox
Mary Seybold
Ruth Fredrick
Wm Sutton
Gilmore Hannah Shaw
Hannelly Charles Smith
Edson Helm
Sarah Thayer
A M Kline Joshus Wade Chas Myera
J R Wood
Mra
Nettie Mansfield
Mary A
R. BE. Brush
WHITTLESEY WHISKEY AND HACKATHORN BAKERY ADVERTISERS
A dense 1873 newspaper notice promotes Hackathorn Co.s bakery at 96 Main Street with clean, quality bread and a farmer friendly lunch counter. It also markets Whitt lesey whiskey, Long distance rail routes via Missouri Pacific and connections to Texas, and Juniper Tar Soap. Other items note a small Middlebury farm for sale, a move of J B Davenport to 78 Main Street, and Whittlesey wholesale and retail sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hackathorn & Co
Main Street
Hackathorn and Co
Mack
Sun Light Oil Promoted By Whittlesey Stimulant Claim
Advertisement advocates Sun Light Oil as cheaper longer lasting and better burning than rivals. Claims it will not stow or endanger users and urges choosing Sun Light Oil for family safety.
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C. North
Ladies' Goods Marked Cheap to Close Out
Bales for the ladies goods marked cheaper to close out. A good Statin Jean Whalebone Corset for 50 cents. All marked cheap to close out. Come early and secure bargains as I reduce stock during February and March. Remember the place.
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Main St
S. Hoke
Clifton House
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F. West
Laporte
Patrick Donovan
Martino
Elkhart Market
Grocers
Maxon, Parmaterd& Co
M. Sc
Steve
Ash
Bere
Meader’s
Maxon, Parmater & Co
R. H
Pigeon Street
Joy
Whittlesey
Meader
Maxon, Parmater and Co’s
H. C. Wright and Co
Mississippi
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Oregon
California
St Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Texas
Kansa
Texas R. R
Sedalia
Atlantic & Pacific R. R
Vinta
I. G. Wheeler
Northern
Lloyd St
Buffalo
N. York
A. Ford
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Whittlesehy
Middlebury Station
York Township
Wm. Jewett
Elkhart County
B.F. Smith
Goshen, Ind
J. B. Davenport
Isaac Bucklen
the Ladies’ Bazaar
Ladies’ Bazar
State of Indiana
Common Pleas Court
Porte Heefener
Elkhart Co
Snorr & van Fleet, Pitt’s Attys
Aj Ac
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