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Newspaper

Elkhart Observer

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1873

Page

7

Magnificent Circus Parade Promises 1500 Animals and Grand Exhibition

A detailed advertise for a grand circus displays 1500 animals and birds from many species including elephants camels lions tigers and birds. A public parade will feature Arabian horses a chariot g k goddess of liberty on Romeo the elephant and Houdin's mechanical gymnast. The open den menagerie promises military discipline and extensive spectator attractions with a single 50 cent ticket granting access to four tents.

Liberty Romeo, Jr France Houdin Darius Romeo Jri

Lodge officers elected at Good Samaritan and Lazarus Lodges

At the last meeting Good Samaritan Lodge No. 34 elected E Foster W C T Miss M Hunter W Vi T J R Rinehart W S Henry Neal W F S Mrs S Craminton W T J W Slear W M Mrs M James W I G J Hurbert W O G A Arisman W C The Lazarus Lodge No. 580 named J J Fox W C T Henrietta Ferry W V T J P Spencer W S John Fieldhouse W F S Hattie Wansbrough W I G Miss L Spencer W C

Good Samaritan Lodge E. ‘Foster W. C.T M. Hanter W. Vi.t J. R. Rinehart W. S Henry Neal W. F.S S. Craminton W.T J. W.slear W M W M.; Mrs.m. James, W. 1. G.; J. Hurbert A. Arisman W. C Lazarus Lodge J. J. Fox Henrietta Ferry J. P. Spencer John Fieldhouse W. F Hattie Wansbrough Miss L. Spencer W.C

Wittram Beer Weds Sarah A. Ilgenfritz in St Joseph County

In St Joseph county on May 7, Rev. W W Smith of Elkhart officiated the marriage of Wittram Beer to Sarah A Ilgenfritz.

Marbernly St. Joseph County W. W. Smith Elkhart Wittram Beer Sarah A. Ilgenfritz

Advertised Letters at Elkhart Postoffice 1873

Notices list letters remaining in the Elkhart Indiana postoffice dated May 14 1873 for Kalb Brayton and Co Rochester NY Wm McKinzie Allen County Kansas Elizabeth Overmyre Lindstey Sandusky County Ohio Teo and others must call for Advertised Letters and provide the date shown Letters are not advertised until one week after arrival R K Brush P M

UELD Kalb Brayton & Co Rochester Wm McKinzie Allen Co Kansas Elizabeth Overmyre Lindstey Sandusky Co Ohio

Elkhart Market Advertisements and Notices

Elkhart market items announce Saratoga Springs Cedar Posts and fencing materials from H C Wright Co. boot and shoe line from Meader. Excelsior Spring Water at Isaac Bucklen & Son. dress goods at Curtiss & Co. Shawls at Hoke & Kirk and Meader. new kid shoes at Meader. Whittlesey appetizer. building sand for sale delivered within the corporation. five hundred styles of Black and Plated Jewelry at J F Curtis & Co. oily substance assimilated by Whittlesey.

Wm.Ulfrich Freedman’s

Circulars and job work offered at OspsERVEL Office

Advertises circulars handbills envelopes billheads business cards and letterheads for orders at the OspsERVEL OFFICE. Also promotes Ferro-Phosperated Elixir of Calisaya as a tonic for appetite indigestion and debility. Mentions seasonal fever prevention and a Modocs lava beds rumor with Jas Miller at 103 Main St selling large stock of millinery.

Ospservel Jas. Miller Main St Stogk Nillinery

Refrigerator ad touts dry cooling and capacity claims

Fieldhouse and Bro advertise 240 Rengeraton refrigerators claiming they stay dry in all weather and always provide good meat. They invite customers to visit and see the appliance. News notes deaths and events including Ames, Kellogg assassination attempt, Chief Justice Chase, John Stuart Mill, and Arctic Hall expedition.

Los Fieldhouse & Bro Fisher Chase New York City John Stuart Mills Avignon France Germany St. Petersburg Russia Ae the Hall Capt. Hall

Harvey's Old Colony Ague Syrup Ad

Local notice promotes Harvey's Old Colony Ague Syrup as a safe tonic to prevent and cure ague in all climates. It claims no poisons, offers a $1 refund if it fails, and includes full curing directions with each bottle from F.C. Mirter & Sox, New Philadelphia, Ohio, sold by I. Bucklen & Son in Elkhart, Indiana.

Harvey New Philadelphia Ohio I. _ Bucklen & Son Elkhart Ind

Whittlesey and local ads fill town lunch and goods stalls

A collage of notices advertises Hackathorn & Co lunch counter at 96 Main Street for farmers, Emigration land offers in Missouri, pine shingles by Maxon Parmater & Co, and a range of goods from Davenport’s to Hoke & Kirk. Also mentions Whittlesey remedies and hats, plus Millers at 103 Main Street.

Maxon, Parmater & Co Ash Missouri Atlantic ‘& Pacific Railroad Company St. Louis A. Tuck

For Sale Hubbard self taking mowing machine

I Jupson of Elkhart advertises a new Hubbard self taking mowing and reaping machine for sale or exchange. The machine is described as perfect and warranted to perform as well as any other machine, offered at a reduced price. March 20, 1873.

Hubbard I. Jupson Elkhart

Who is your Baker

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 & Co., whose new bakery is at No. 96 Main Street, employ a first class baker, and use none but the best materials in mixing their different kinds of bread, cakes, pies, etc. Our readers may rely upon neatness and cleanliness when dealing with Hackathorn and Co.

Messrs Hackathorn & Co Main Street Hackathorn and Co

Wanting a Wide Range of Gifts at One Spot

The reader seeks a shop offering chess sets razors pocket albums dolls games knives high backed combs chrome ware children’s china stereoscopes slates slate pencils brushes books publications brackets albums and various stationery items. They search for the best place to buy themselves tick.

Clifton House Entrance Directions in Elkhart Indiana

Go to the next door to the main entrance of the Clifton House located in Elkhart Indiana for access or delivery instructions.

Clifton Elkhart Indiana

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California Kafira Greece Rome Fraugh Mr Burrington L Terngast McKinne J H Truby Morrison James Wertz Susanna Munger LC Woods Elkhart Market Mackathorn & Co Saratoga Springs I. Bucklen & Son H. C. Wright & Co Geo. P. Garman Curtiss & Co’s Isaac Bucklen & Son’s Meader Hoke &Kirk’s Hoke & Kirk Meader’s M Meader’s Whittlesey Jay, Parmater J. F. Curtis & Co Caswell, Hazard & Co New York Oakes Ames Gov. Kellogg Louisiana Cincinnati Chicago Mack Strong CG. P. Fish Johnny Richley Davenport J. B. Davenport S. John B Hoke & Kirk’s Maxon Parmaag Miller Maxon, Parmarer & Co Knox
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