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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1875
Page
2
In an effort to boost weekly circulation the paper announces chromos gifts for subscribers paying 1.50 in advance. The offer extends to club-term subscribers and includes sending the paper to residents outside the county at no extra charge.
A humorous joint resolution from the Indiana House and Senate changes the name of Thomas Hendricks to Inconveniently Early-hour Thomas. It mocks his support for longer liberty and cites a rough draft found on the hat of an inebriated hoodlum.
The article notes Senator Beardsley passed a City Court Bill allowing towns of 6000 population to establish a general civil court with $1500 limit, criminal jurisdiction limited to misdemeanors. It would be a court of record, run by the judge without salary, saving Goshen and area taxpayers. It cites Goshen-Goshen tickets and term costs totaling about 4000 dollars annually, suggesting Elkhart could save substantial sums by incorporation.
The Laporte Argus endorses an ordinance to punish disruptive behavior at public entertainments. It complains of whistling stamping and catcalling by youths and urges heavy fines to protect patrons seeking quiet relaxation.
A South Bend coroner, Dr Dayton, quips about the legislature cutting inquest fees and salaries. He says he does not care how much his fees are cut, as long as he is not obliged to pay anything for officiating at an inquest.
A column mixes crime charges from Indianapolis and a Mexico massacre report with theater notes from Chicago and Mishawaka. It cites political figures, a 100 year old Chicago death, flood news from Maryland, and a live review praising Mishawaka Dramatic Company at the Opera House with detailed cast remarks.
A mass temperance convention to be held in Niles Michigan on March 24 25 and 26 features daytime discussions reports of delegations devotional exercises and singing Local supporters are urged from Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan and invited to participate.
Andy Johnson delivered a forceful Senate address Monday, reactivating the Saturday storm with sharp talk on the third term Louisiana issue and the Republic's fate. The speech drew an immense floor and gallery audience as critics labeled him a windbag while praising the silent man’s steadiness.
A column from Chicago Times editor Jethro dated March 16 and published this morning in the paper is reproduced in part. The correspondent offers his views on current affairs and news topics.
Exsuart Indiana March 16 Elkhart shown as an ambitious industrial town in the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern guide stating a population of about 6750 and 1000 employed by the company with a 870000 monthly payroll. Plans include car shops a large second round-house a new paper mill hotel and school.
The Chicago Times lauds Miss Carrie Davenport of Elkhart for joining a Chicago choir and predicts a future among leading concert and church singers. The Inter Ocean praises her voice and studies, noting plans to win a soprano engagement, study in Chicago, then pursue Europe training.
W J Crary reports preliminary surveys for a proposed Chicago Western and Michigan Railroad line north of Elkhart. Routes considered run through Edwardsburg Dowagiac Kendleville Hartford Covert to South Haven and Adamsville Cassopolis Decatur Lawrence Bangor to South Haven. Surveys aim to identify the best grade and fewest obstructions before seeking local support and funding.
Goshen correspondence from March 22 1875 notes cheap bonds on street corners and warns youths to work. A Presbyterian spelling school at Hascall's Hall drew a large crowd with Dr Ellis and Col Hascall judging. Miss Carrie Childs won the laurels amid refreshments and a farce “Snap and Catch Him.” A county spelling match is planned at the Court House and Weston v Steeple regarding Steeple’s brick yard title was disposed in circuit court.
A legal filing cites negligence of the town and is now before the court. The document ends with a formal closing Yours, etc.
In Indianapolis on March 16 1875 observers report the legislature adjourned amid tearful farewell scenes as old members parted with handshakes photos and memories. The piece notes the license law changes the local option amendment and praises Beardsley while critiquing Osborn and Dykeman. Indianapolis grows with a 105000 population per the new city directory.
In Kriston on March 22 1875 the dead body of Samuel Irvin was found beside the railroad west of the station. Coroner Bowen held an inquest with six jury members after evidence showed Irvin and McGeary had become intoxicated Friday and walked along the track to town. The verdict blamed cold exposure due to intoxication, and the body was sent to friends. The literary society gathering that Saturday discussed a resolution favoring the negative.
Marriage notice records the union on the 11th by Rev. A. E. Mahin of Mr. M. D. McIn TYRE and Miss Saran Barcer with a joyful report following the ceremony.
On Saturday evening next the following resolution will be discussed that increased wealth has a favorable effect upon morals of a community. The chronic grumblers of the week before had little to say, obviously ashamed and willing to keep quiet for their own sake.
A brief postal notice offers the Weekly Ob Server and the Weekly Inter Ochan with chrome styling mailed anywhere in the United States for 260 cents postage paid.
The board met after adjournment with five members presiding. Minutes were read and approved. Accounts paid include engine tender and drawing engine costs, stone, gas, legal services, and sundries. A street deed was recorded and two street extension petitions were referred to a March 20 investigation by a committee.
Exxuart Inc announces a spelling contest between the North Elkhart Sabbath School and the local group. A committee will confer on prizes and program. The match is set for Friday evening March 26 at the Baptist church in Elkhart.
A reader complains about a dangerous staircase and mocks the paper’s handling of the incident. J. M. Cast challenges the editor to a personal demonstration for the correspondent, while offering a Chromo and weekly Observer for a year.
The Aid Society met Monday at Mrs Trubys. two new destitution cases were reported in Pratt's addition and Prairie street. A statistical report will be published April 1. After this month aid will go only to those affected by illness. The next meeting is March 29 at the same residence.
The notice urges wide participation in a chromo access program, inviting everyone to enroll and benefit from the initiative. It emphasizes inclusivity and collective action without naming specific eligibility criteria.
Vineland editor Mr. Carruth was fatally shot by Charles K. Landis, known as the father of Vineland, after a published article Landis believed referred to him though no names were used. The killing followed a dispute over the paper's content.
John Broombaugh of Waterford region mourns after his wife and two daughters die in a single week. The eldest daughter, 15, died at breakfast in apparent good health. A 7 year old daughter fatally scalded when a teakettle overturned. The mother reportedly died from poisoning linked to treating the child’s sores.
A testimonial letter extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for clearing pimples and eczema after weeks of use. The writer claims full recovery from salt rheum and rheumatism, crediting the remedy for restoring mobility and beauty and asking for the doctor's continued blessing.
I N Martin responds to S Q B’s claims about a March 15 1875 meeting. He accuses misrepresentations and seeks reader correction. He defends founders, clarifies voting and committee roles, and questions President authority. He urges healing and public judgment.
An account of internal conflict in a society as members debate who may sing and whether a quartet should be formed. The narrator recalls attempts to organize singing, opposition from the president, delays, insults, and a public airing of the dispute involving the writer 8S. Q. B.
A historical 1875 postal list shows names of residents and correspondents with many Misses Mrs and Messrs including Bender Bullock Brown Crawford Hunt Hines Hohenloher Kl Weights in a Bilk Hart Indiana postal tally dated March 23 1875 noting messages awaiting collection.
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