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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1875
Page
1
Early Indiana Murder Tale of Sallie Watson and Injustice
In 1833 Logansport, Indiana, Sallie Watson is shot after a quarrel with John Bross. He is captured, tried, and hanged for the murder amid public outcry. Bayliss confesses later. old Watson learns an innocent man died. Indiana legislature later rehabilitates John Bross’s memory.
Notable Orator Praised For Memory And Courtesy
A New York World tribute extols a man famed for immediate courtroom recall and cross examination without notes. It lauds his domestic warmth, literary breadth, and refined manners, noting his hospitable home and the charm of conversation that keeps him in esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Soldiers seek Hillsdale county colony in Emmet lands
A movement among city and county soldiers aims to form a Hillsdale county colony to settle on Emmet county lands opened under the homestead laws. The reservation lies along Lake Michigan from Little Traverse Bay to the Straits of Mackinaw, with access via Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad to Mackinaw and water routes to Chicago. Agent W. P. Allen of Elkhart, Ind. coordinates land selections for soldiers, with contact options in Hillsdale and Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Lake
Michigan
Little Traverse
Bay
Straits of Mackinaw
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Petosky
Mackinaw
Chicago
Milwaukee
Hillsdale County
W. P. Allen
Elkhart
Ind
Allen
Indiana
A. J. Hart
O. A. Jones
Ely Reynolds
Hillsdale
Mich
Melancholy winter musings from Marysville readers
The piece laments寒 at twenty three degrees below zero with blackened plants and lingering snow two and a half months. It notes cold backdrivers warming by fires, cattle sheltering, doctors strained, lawyers despondent, Grangers calm, and scarce potato provisions while hinting spring may return after winter’s backbone breaks. The letter closes with ValentinaSace signature from Marysville Missouri dated March 10 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
Marysville
Fairport
Valentinis
Two Young Boys Discuss Death While Ill Friend Speaks
Two six year old boys named Albert and Charlie, neighbors on North Pennsylvania Street, talk near a barn. Albert, ill for days, says he is not afraid to die and will have skating in heaven, while Charlie admits no fear of death but dislikes heaven because Billy coats and Billy goats are not allowed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bross
Horton
Bross
John Bross
Logansport
Old Bross
Sallie Watson
John
Sallie“ Watson
Watson
Sallie
Pennsylvania Street
Albert
Charlie
Senate Revenue Bills Spar Over Tax Policy
The Indiana Senate refuses to pass the House revenue bill over tax levels as the term ends without revenue or appropriation measures, sparking charges of bias. The Logansport Star accuses both sides of distortion, claiming the Senate passed bills Democrats claimed were denied by House obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Senate
House
Pat Shannon
Logansport
Bartletts bronze homage to Johnny Clemm at Tiffanys
A Bartletts bronze portrait of Johnny Clemm described as the famous drummer bay of Chickamauga. The exhibit at Tiffanys in New York shows a bareheaded boy drummed on by a soldier, his wounded leg trailing, belt grasped as he yells to his followers while waving drumsticks.
Farm talk and drunkenness charge in court
His Honor questions John Taylor about farming memories as he faces a drunkenness charge. Taylor explains his life among crops and livestock before the judge responds with a sixty day sentence in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Woodard Avenue
House of Correction
Detroit Free. Press
Table Etiquette and Digestive Health Guidelines
Advice warns against drinking at meals and overloading the stomach with two to three items per meal. It notes tobacco harms digestion, milk for children, tomatoes with cream and sugar as nutritious, bread and butter as easy to digest, excess salt irritates, hot tea and cold exposure can trigger colds, late suppers may threaten heart health, pastries cause constipation, baked potatoes preferred to boiled, fruits for breakfast and dinner, the stomach needs rest, purgatives weaken bowels, and cheerful talk aids digestion while anger hinders it.
New Scottish Industry Uses Calcined Granite For Earthenware
In Scotland a new industry uses calcined granite instead of clay to make pipes and earthen articles. The material resists strong fire and heat cold transitions. Once finished it may be heated to whiteness without injury. The process is welcomed by housekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Van Pelt the Reformer jailed for church disturbance
J C Van Pelt of crusade fame was committed to the calaboose at Washington March 4 after disturbance of a meeting in the African M E Church. He was tried, fined 15 dollars and sentenced to 80 days. appeal failed before Judge Smith and he remained in custody awaiting service of sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Pelt
Hock
J.C. van Pelt
Crusade
Calabooss
Washington, D
M. EB
Calaboose
Common Pleas Court
Smith
Marshall
Washington
Ferald
Governor Williams Likely to Choose Warsaw as Residence
In a Warsaw Union notice, reports shift from Fort Wayne or Indianapolis to the Governor’s intention to make Warsaw his future home. The piece notes Mr Williams has many friends in the town and that, wherever he settles, he would be a valuable, energetic, public-spirited citizen who helps his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Wm. Williams
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Warsaw
Mr Williams
Williams
Warsaw Union
Editing a newspaper according to Charleston Courter
The Charleston Courter notes the balancing act in publishing with readers demanding variety. He argues that too much political content or too little, oversized or tiny type, jokes or original matter all draw criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Homestead Rights for Loyal Service in Recent Rebellion
The act allows soldiers sailors and their widows or orphans to claim 160 acres under the homestead law after ninety days service and honorable discharge. Applicants must reside improve and cultivate for at least one year after entry. Claims may be filed by agent with power of attorney and six months to begin settlement. failure to enter forfeits rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
United States
Ito
Spring Returns Through Vivid, Satirical Verse
An ornate reflection on spring reawakening in Washington with whimsical, caricatured images of creatures and trades stirring to life. The piece lampoons seasonal optimism while weaving humorous, rustic English and moral tones, characteristic of a late era newspaper column.
Fruit prospects improve in the northwest and Michigan crops
A northwest fruit outlook is brighter than earlier reports and Michigan fruit trees including peach cherry pear quince and tender berries may endure temperatures lower than this winter. Hannibal Missouri notes peach crop failure with widespread grape and small fruit damage. The last snow might save wheat after two weeks of cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Michigan
Hannibal
Missouri
New U S Postal Cards To Feature Violet Blue Color
The new postal cards drop borders and writing directions. A black U S monogram will appear in the upper left corner with the words Postal Card. The Liberty vignette decorates the lower left. Cards will match old size and be ready by mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Postal
Liberty
Prats Tea Caxz Recipe
Two cups milk two eggs butter size of an egg one teaspoonful white sugar two and a half cups flour two small teaspoonfuls soda Bake in cups
Andrew Johnson Jr Edits Greenville Teenn Intelligencer
Andrew Johnson Jr son of a senator serves as editor of the Greenville Intelligencer. The note identifies his role and relation to the notable political figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson, Jr
Gréenville
Cliff Street fires at Dietz lantern and Dickinson tin works
A blaze on Cliff Street destroyed Dietz's lantern factory and Dickinson's tin warehouses. Loss estimated at 35,000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames but the buildings suffered extensive damage. The cause is under investigation and men were injured?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dietz
Dickinson
Cliff Street
Tenement Fire in Fall River Wrecks Fourteen Homes
Providence March 25 reports a major blaze in Fall River Massachusetts burning fourteen tenement houses with a loss estimated at forty thousand dollars. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R.L
Fall River
Mass
Heavy spring rains forecast large crop in San Francisco
San Francisco reports heavy rains yesterday may boost the coming crop. If the season continues, experts estimate yields could match last year’s record, based on early conditions and field reports.
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San Francisco
Cal
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