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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1875
Page
2
To boost circulation the paper announces chroma prints for subscribers who pay 1 50 in advance for three months. The offer applies to club term subscribers and includes free mailing outside the county.
A long column of political buzz notes Connecticut to elect a Republican ticket next week amid other national items. The roundup includes comments on congressional and state actions, trials, and notable political figures.
In a letter urging continuity, the Elkhart corporation asks voters to keep the present Board of Trustees. It praises the marshal, engineer, and improvements to streets, sidewalks, and finances, arguing stability sustains prosperity and public safety. The appeal questions any change in leadership.
The March issue of Tax Republic Magazine from Washington reviews the Forty third Congress second session. It discusses why the first session failed due to national business distress and notes the second session was more productive. It analyzes the soldiers bounty bill and offers twenty articles on history current topics and the coming presidential campaign.
A campaign urges universal chromo access inviting every resident to join the push for affordable imaging devices. Organizers frame it as a civic equality effort and call for broad public support and participation.
The government favors early extinguishment of the Indian title to the Black Hills and plans to send a geological party to assess mineral wealth. Citizens are advised to delay travel, as not all that glitters is gold and early movement could be risky.
Notice announces a district vacancy for the United States Naval Academy with a May 13 1875 examination in Goshen Indiana. Eligible candidates must be district residents ages fourteen to eighteen and at least five feet tall and must show good moral character sound health and proper organization. They will be tested in reading writing spelling arithmetic geography and English grammar. Further information is to be obtained from the stated contact.
Mrs Perisins and sister of Mrs Beecher testified yesterday in her brother's trial giving her account of events and details relevant to the case.
Ephors Observer reports a sneezing incident at a spelling match as a swindle. J H McQueen denies confusing the pronouncer and accuses Tracy Barnes of crafting a crooked tale.
Bristol March 29. Q. B. is dead after an untimely end caused by excessive intake from I N Martin. Coroner's verdict cites lack of breath. The river ice breaks up near the bridge and Lyceum topics include license vs Prohibition. Local sales, travels, and a dam scare follow.
Goshen reports a lively evening as a public spelling match runs from eight to eleven thirty. The City and Country contest ends with the city defeating the country 281 to 26, winner a Webster's Unabridged Dictionary donated by the Goshen Democrat. A clothing house has made an assignment and a new jury impanded this morning.
In response to an inquiry from the Superintendent of Public Instruction the Attorney General states that the office of school Trustee in an incorporated town or city is a lucrative office under section 9 article 2 of the Indiana constitution.
Washington correspondent reports J B Gough, famed temperance advocate, spoke last night to a packed house. He is described as robust at 58, with a long record of 7 500 lectures over 400 000 miles, crediting total abstinence and regular habits for health.
In the House debate on the Civil Rights bill, Rep. Cain of South Carolina delivers a biting line about race and voting behavior. He jokes about mulatto counts and warns that mixing social circles with certain white men could rekindle "bad blood" beyond the Mason-Dixon line.
Ware's Monthly Magazine publishes western thought and life with independence in politics and religion. It promises to expose rings and corruption in all forms and discuss public men and measures without fear or favor. Price 30 cents a number or $3.25 a year prepaid. Subscribe in advance to Ware & Co. St. Louis Mo.
Chief of Police Savage of Boston reports arrests for drunkenness show no difference between years with no license and years with legal rum sales. Ex Attorney General Fry of Maine claims liquor consumption is not one fourth of what it was twenty years ago and says the law has created a strong temperance sentiment with no opposition.
At San Jose on the 19th inst Vasquez the noted California brigand faced the scaffold. He died quietly after a quick neck break and the body was given to friends for burial. He insisted he never murdered, though he led men who did, and confessed to a dozen killings.
The Presbyterian Sabbath School held a well received program featuring Prof Strasburg, Miss Amanda Primley, Miss Slotter, Miss Jennie Lauden, Ernie Doty, Miss Garvin, Miss Minnie Tucker, and others. Superintendent Mr Spangler praised the event and the doxology closed the program. New York report notes dull lower city commerce and holiday observance amid Lent services.
The Friday spelling match between the north side Baptist Sabbath school and the Pigeon Street school was organized by Mr. Burrowes with Mr. Chase as umpire. Spellers included Willie Dunn, J. C. Erwin, Addie Snively, Miss Lange and others. prizes were Byron and Whittier poems and Snow Bound.
Garrett Indiana reports Baltimore and Ohio plans to build shops at Garrett. W. C. Quincy and team arrive from Chicago to select sites. The town, named for company president Garrett, is rising as a division hub with employment for hundreds once shops are ready. Also includes wires from Chicago and notices of international events and a Glenwood Iowa obituary.
Town Board of Elkhart met as adjourned with full attendance. Minutes approved. bills approved including night watch and firemen per year. foreman paid double. Petitions for Sanford or Lincoln street extension withdrawn. thanks given for donation to open street. Harrison street extension discussed. commissioners appointed to assess benefits or damages. Meeting adjourned. The Emperor of Brazil plans abdication in favor of heiress Countess D Eu and seeks U S residence.
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