Republican County Convention in Goshen June 10
The Republicans of Elkhart County are requested to meet in mass convention at the Court House in Goshen on Wednesday June 10 at Noon to nominate candidates for Representative Clerk Auditor Treasurer Recorder Sheriff Coroner Surveyor Real Estate Appraiser Commissioner 2nd District and to appoint delegates to the State convention and adjourn the Noble and Elkhart Counties convention for the nomination of Representative. By order of the Committee. W H Ellis Chairman W M Strand Sec
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Elkhart County
Maze
Court House
Goshen
Noble and Elkhart
W.H. Ellis
W. M. Sranr
Elkhart County Republicans Seek Various Nominations
The article lists several candidates for county offices in Elkhart Indiana subject to the Republican nominating convention. Orville T. Chamberlain is proposed for Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court. Theodore F. Garvin is named for County Auditor. Thog H. Daily is touted for Clerk. G. F. Mann of Middlebury seeks County Recorder. Dr A B Woolverton of Olive Township also seeks County Recorder with Goshen convention set for June 10 1874.
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Orville T. Chamberlain
Elkhart Circuit Court
Elkhart County
Theodore F. Garvin
Friends of
Thog.h. Daily
Elkhart
Republian
G. F. Mann
Middlebury
A. B. Woolverton
Olive To
Goshen
Petticoat Ticket Triumph In Elkhart Election
The Petticoat Ticket and temperance forces secure victory in Elkhart. The note credits noble women mechanics and temperance men for turnout and reform, declaring officials trustworthy and property values rising. It celebrates expanding women’s civic role from kitchen to polls. God speed the day.
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Elkhart
War of the people against the changers described by The Inter Ocean
The Inter Ocean labels the current financial struggle as a war between the people and the many changers. The piece frames economic pressure as a broad public clash over policy and reform.
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Inter Ocean
Mushroom boasting two four-foot circumference caps
In San Bernardino County California locals boast of a giant mushroom reported as two feet across, fourteen inches high and weighing twenty pounds. The Elkhart Union quips that the daily Union editor will surpass that claim.
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San Bernardino County
Cal
Political Commentary Echoes from Regional Newspapers
Selection of quotes from South Bend Tribune Goshen Democrat Union Laporte Argus and other papers critiquing a crowded field of county office seekers mayoral questions city government costs and leadership ethics. Observers warn about self serving candidates and concentrated power in Indianapolis.
Miss Alta Hulett Builds Lucrative Chicago Practice
The Earlville Transcript notes Miss Alta M Hulett an attorney at law in Chicago after admission to the bar has practiced in all courts and built a lucrative business within about a year. She is nineteen years of age.
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Alta M. Hulett
Chicago
Earlville
Ill
Hulett
Hulete
Mrs. Clem Released After Fourth Murder Trial
Indianapolis woman Mrs. Clem, four time defendant for murder, is released after the prosecutor moves to quash the indictment. The court’s written decision cites that the jury had not convicted on the single count, sparking reflection on justice.
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Clem
Indianapolis
Xolle
Goshen Democrat defends law obedience and temperance stance
The Goshen Democrat asserts the law must be obeyed and violators punished, contrasting with the Goshen Observer critique of lax enforcement. A response accuses the Goshen Democrat of condemning temperance advocates while praising liquor sellers and urging their political support.
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Goshen Democrat
Elkhart Observer
Murray
Republican Party Critique Cited As Flawed Yet Essential
The Kokomo Tribune notes the Republican party is not perfect with some bad men and many good men. It argues replacing a Republican government with Democrats in hope of reform is pointless, likening it to an invalid seeking health in Nauvoo, Illinois.
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Kokomo Tribune
Nauvoo
State Supreme Court Revisits Baxter Law Opinion
The Supreme Court issued another opinion on the Baxter law last Wednesday. The ruling highlights ongoing disputes as the opinion stirs both legal and public reaction to the controversial statute.
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Supreme Court
Election results show ward candidates and officials
A 19th century tally lists winners by ward including John Cook David Thompson in First Ward and John McNaughton in Third Ward with H C Wright unopposed in Fourth Ward and Henry Chapman in Fifth Ward. also noted are treasurer and town clerk selections along with Abbessor M Spangler. In Bristol Indiana on May 4 1874 temperance meetings reported strong pledges and mass meetings supporting anti permit movements amid a contested local election.
Fragmentary Note on Toledo Saloon Business
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a saloon business in Toledo and a committee, with unclear context and disrupted wording. The readable elements hint at a discussion or inquiry but lack concrete actions, dates, or names.
Unclear postal note denying false reports
A fragmented wartime or local notice quotes J C Pett denying reports as untrue. The writer says they are working in the field to restore dealers and drinkers and to answer calls, claiming to be too busy for more false reports.
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J.C. Vas Pett
Elkhart S S Convention to Meet at Presbyterian Church
The Elkhart Co. S. S. Convention is expected to meet tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church with good attendance anticipated. W. T. Barnhard reports a new soda fountain arrived last Saturday making soda-water abundant.
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Elkhart Co. S. S
Presbyterian Church
W. T. Barnhard
Wm. Ault
Installation of Officers by Good Templars Lodge No 34
Good Samaritan Lodge No 34 of the Independent Order of Good Templars installed a slate of officers on Saturday evening. Names listed include W.GC T John Rinehart W V T Mrs E Parker W Sec William H Atkinson W Treas Mrs Foster W F S E Jenkins W Marshal Leonard Deal W D M M Hunter W TI G M James W O G J M Johnson W RH SS J Parker W LH SS R Case W Chap E Foster Grand Deputy A Airsman.
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Good Samaritan Lodge
Independent
Order of Good Templars
W.gc. T
John Rinehart
E. Parker
W. Sec
Wm. H. Atkinson
W. Treas
Foster
Iw. F.S
E. Jenkins
W. Marshal
Leanard Deal
W.D. M
M. Hunter
W.ti.g
M. James
J. M. Johnson
J. Parker
W.L.H
R. Case
W. Chap
E. Foster
A. Airsman
Temperance Resolutions Adopted by Patrons of Husbandry
The Patrons of Husbandry in Cleveland Township on April 30 1874 resolved to oppose the sale and use of intoxicating liquors and to support the temperance movement. They commend the women of the country for leading anti liquor efforts and pledge moral influence and practical cooperation, with B F Carus as Master and A Spancuer as Secretary.
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Cleveland Township
Elkhart
B. F. Carus
A. Spancuer
Trustees Proceedings Held April Meeting
Regular board session with all members present approved minutes and paid bills for street work salaries shop use and cemetery repairs. A committee of Clark and Mish was appointed to report on school bonds. An election was set for May to elect trustees treasurer clerk and assessor with voting at Allen and Harrington offices. Special meeting scheduled for May 2.
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A. Stots
John Cassler
H. McGuffin
E. D. Foster & Sons
Chas. Walley
Maxon, Parmater & Co
J. M. Minnich
Chase & Kent
Shuey & Vanfleet
Chas. L. Cookes
Elkhart
G. W. Best
S. Goulds
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Clark
Messrs. Clark and
Mish
Main Street
Jefferson
R. H. August
Allen and Harrington
Howlanp
Mrs Emma Molloy Delivers Inspiring Oak Street Lecture
The Oak Street chapel audience on Monday heard Emma Molloy of Elkhart Indiana. Her lecture impressed with sound principles, clear instruction, original wit, and heartfelt delivery in support of her advocated cause.
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Oak Street Chapel
Emma Molloy
Elkhart
Ind
Em Aly
Buchanan
Infant Eddie Vanderlip Dies in Elkhart
In Elkhart on Friday May 1 1874 infant Eddie Vanderlip, son of John T Nellie Yanienip, died aged about one year. Local obituary provides brief notice of the death.
Grand Jury Cases and Temperance Activity in Elkhart
Grand Jury at Elkhart reports 8 liquor law cases from affidavits with bonds 100 each. 17 cases against a fugitive suspect. Fish law violations also before the panel. Goshen figures show 218 civil cases on docket. criminal trials begin next week. 20 indictments. Temperance meetings led by Goshen ladies address the cause. talk of Sheriff Egbert running as temperance mayor candidate in Hickory.
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Grand Jtary
Hiram‘ Abohire
C. D. Irwine
C. Elliot
Adam Inday
Emanuel Bentz
Thos. Elliott
Wm. Thompson
Lewis Stuck
R. D.‘Benham
Lewis Saulsbury
Harvey Bly
C. C. Landon
Elkhart
Woods
Goshen
Cause of Temperance
Court House Square
John W. Egbert
Hickory
Mrs Barth of South Bend A Temperance Advocate
Mrs Barth of South Bend wife of the locally known doctor is gaining attention for her effective work in the temperance cause, noted for her reputation tied to his frailties rather than his misdeeds.
Gallant Lures and Offers Dominate Local Ads
A collage of notices highlights Jas Miller selling low price millinery, H S Meyers offering apple peach quince butters, Maxon Parmater Co advertising cheap lumber, Deacon Rush fixing buggies, Mrs Jaycox dining saloon patrons seeking satisfaction, A N Chamberlain cathetic pills praised for bilious relief, Saratoga water promoted at Bucklen's as summer novelty and staple.
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Jas. Miller
H. S. Meyers
Maxon, Parmater & Co’s
Deacon Rush’s
Crusaders
Plow Test at Levi Smith Farm in Concord Township
A test of plows conducted April 25 1874 at Levi Smiths farm Concord Township Elk Hart County Indiana. Report lists Ball plow cutting 14 inch wide furrow 9 inches deep with 650 lb draft, straight cutter 750 lbs, No 30 chilled plow Oliver patent 17 inch furrow 9 inches deep 650 lb draft, Diamond Rockford 15 inch furrow 9 inch deep 650 lb draft, Rev M Hutchison ON Rowells plow Goshen 14 inch deep 750 lb draft, No 40 chilled plow Oliver patent with pointer 17 inch furrow 9.
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Levi Smith
Concord
Elkhart Co
Ind
Oliver’s
Nathan Markel Agt
Diamond Rockford
Cutter
Rev
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G. B. Wood
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Wm. Knickerbocker
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Morton
United States
Congress
Great West
Bristol
M. E
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Jno
W. D. Coe
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Charles J. Seibert
John Maffitt
Sedy
Cyrus C. Gilmore
Daniel Heaton
Andrew Aitken
Owen Coffin
George Milburn
Isaac Williamson
Frank G. Romaine
Samuel Sanders
Law and Order
Ther Serre Saya
Toledo
Millersburg
John Lutz
Hoofman & Lutz
John Renee
Hoofman
Trustees
Uch
N. Markel
Agt
W. Exits
Willard
B. Allen
Editorial Brevities
Riverside Green House
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Iaddian Games
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Trushville, Mnd
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Caughnawaga Reservation
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Geo
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Carlos Romellia
A Wilcox
Way
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J.F. Hunt & Com’py
Main St
Elias Howe
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