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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1873
Page
7
Elisa Aut and AC Mw Brennan report the death of a 16 year old boy who had been ill since March 6. The illness began after a fall and progressed from bowel inflammation to dropsy, with weeks of intense suffering before death. Born in Adrian, Michigan, he came here with his parents two years ago and will be buried beside his two brothers.
Plans unveil several mills to be built by the St. Joseph Hydraulic company on the north bank of the river. The project promises 150 jobs and a paper writing and wrapping plant, with Mrs. Hall’s estate near Studebaker Bros. and W G George involved in expansion to Ekhart.
A large party of tourists including Hon. B L Davenport and John Cook arrived in Elkhart and stayed at the Aurerais House. Local boosters praise the Elkhart Paper Co. and other businesses while notices highlight products, shops, and new arrivals. A Dixon bridge collapse caused multiple deaths among Sunday baptism attendees.
In these days of adulteration of food it is well that every person should pay particular attention to what he purchases in the line of supplies for the family table. Messrs Hackathorn and Co at No 96 Main Street employ a first class baker and use none but the best materials.
A catalog of names includes Brown Moses Marvin George Bostwick ES Morrow William Baker Harriet Parson Mariets Bradbury Rev John Stevens Dr Casey Martin and others. The list notes “HELD FOR POSTAGE” with A W Despard & Co and Mrs Harriet McCabe at 42 Cedar St NY. Another item references WHITTLESEY, famed ap petizer, in Fulton County.
Local notice for Harvey's Old Colony Ague Syrup claiming it cures ague when others fail. Describes small dose in sweetened water as tonic and preventive, states no poisons, urges asking a druggist who will refund $1 if it fails, and notes directions with each bottle. Prepared by F. C. Minter & Son of New Philadelphia Ohio and sold by I. Bucklen & Son of Eikhart, Indiana.
A collection of notices and ads featuring WHITTLESEY remedies for various ailments, a farmer lunch counter by Hackathorn & Co, rental listing at Strong's Riverside, fencing by H. C. Wright Co, Sun Light Oil claims, emigration land offers from Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, local hat shop Johnny Richley, and new goods at Davenport’s with general dry goods and clothing promotions.
Lamber Lumber urges builders to prepare for selling lumber. Maxon, Pamuater & Co advertise lumber sales. I Jupson offers a Hubbard self taking mowing and reaping machine for sale or exchange, new and warranted. Elkhart March 20, 1873.
The undersigned offers building supplies for sale delivered anywhere within the corporation in large or small quantities. Orders left at this office. Wm Ulrich.
A long catalog lists items desired by a shopper including chess sets razors marbles baseballs pens school books cards mirrors organs dolls and games. The buyer seeks a wide selection of stationery albums combs brushes slate pencils and various china ware and publications.
The note directs travelers to proceed to the next door beside the main entrance of Clifton House located in Elkhart Indiana. It provides concise placement guidance for visitors seeking entry.
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