McEnery War and Water Works Debate Show Elephants Appearing
The Elkhart Observer reports the McEnery war in Louisiana continues with the President maintaining Kellogg's recognition pending higher court action. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes most murders in Chicago involve intoxicated individuals. A South Bend burlesque on water works mocks competing systems, signaling rising opposition to Holly and stand pipe schemes. The recent election appears to have amplified these issues.
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McEnery
Louisiana
Kellogg
Durell
Tribune
South Bend
Goshen Officials Question Review Allegations
In a town tete a tete the editors of the Review are accused of slander and vilification of local businessmen calling them robbers. Hon. L Murray and Hon. C OL Murray of Goshen appear among the figures questioned for past editorial actions and public calls to farmers to shutter their purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Murray
Goshen
C. OL. Murray
Review
Omaha lottery swindler Pattee halts as letters seized
AIr J M Pattee the Omaha lottery operator faced government action after the Post Office Department instructed detaining and returning letters connected to illegal lotteries. A large number directed to Pattee were seized and sent to the Dead Letter Office. The lottery had advertised a May 20 drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pattee
Onserver
Post Office Department
Washington
Goshen Adopts Radioactive Humor and Rail Debate
The piece rails at amateur puffery and patent trespass while weighing Benton Harbor railroad routes. It argues east of Elkhart river is preferable for Hydraulics growth, criticizing a Goshen route and praising local industry prospects. It also notes Goshen’s upcoming live menagerie and Colonel Hascall's role as lecturer.
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Democratic Union
America
Ransom Gardner
Benton Harbor
Goshen
Clifton House
Jackson Street
Gardner
Benton Harbor Road
Elkhart River
Studebaker
George
Elfhart
Srt
Two men discuss building forty dwellings in Laporte
The Laporte Herald reports two men claim to erect forty houses in Laporte this season, as population growth inflates demand. The note explains local merchants rent surplus dwellings in Laporte and South Bend, expressing regret at losing revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oonserverr
Eikhert
Laporte Herald
Laporte
South Bend
South Bend Elects New Nonpartisan City Officials
Voters in South Bend chose new and untried leaders in a rare nonpartisan election. Despite a Republican majority, no party lines shaped the outcome, with residents snubbing familiar names and old allies, opting for fresh leadership to sustain the city's prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Clement Studebaker
Laporte
Vision of wealth and politics shaping the age of utility
The piece argues wealth and practical power can elevate politics, highlighting figures like Leland Stanford and Thomas A. Scott as capable reformers. It notes self-made fortunes often fund mass education through Asa Packer and others, and mentions Sen Sumner's divorce on grounds of five years’ desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Stanford
Central Pacific Railroad
Dean Richmond
New York Central
Benjamin Holliday, Jr
Oregon
John Edgar Thompson
Thomas A. Scott
Asa Packer
Pardee
Cornell
A. T. Stewart
George Peabody
George N. Childs
Sen. Sumner
Alize M. Sumner
Duel Near Richmond Ends In Foolish Dispute
A duel was fought recently just beyond the limits of Richmond Virginia between two men described as fools. The conflict centered on a lady with the incident arising from that dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aduel
Richmond
Indiana cases weigh old liquor law against temperance act
Goshen correspondence reviews indictments for selling liquor to minors and questions if prosecutions under the old liquor law survive under the new temperance act. It notes probable dismissal for several cases, recaps others, and reports a sermon, jail recaptures, and local musical talent at the Home Dramatic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Observer
Glasgow
LaGrange
Goshen Democrat
Emocrat
Long
State of Indiana
Wm. Stevens
Indiana
John Sulk
Justice’s Office
Grand
John W. Inks
Adam Hartman
John Dower
Moses Hartman
James D. Holmes
Gaming House
Utah
Lewis B. Groves
John Simons
Chas. Fisher
Vannuys
Presbyterian Church
Elkhart County Sunday School Union Meets in Goshen
The seventh annual session of the Elkhart County Sunday School Union will convene at the Presbyterian Church in Goshen on May 29 and 30 starting at 1 PM. All Sunday Schools in the county and Sunday School enthusiasts are urged to attend, with a general meeting planned Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Presbyterian Church
Goshen
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Cramp ton
Ephors Observer reports a May 15 Golden Wedding gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Cramp ton. Born in 1802 and 1807, they married in 1823, moved to the city in 1853, and raised eight children. Despite feeble health, both are known for honesty and charity, with friends' support hoped to brighten their declining years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephors Observer
Wm. Crampton
Mr. C
Lower Canada
Michigan
Wayne Co
Mich
Crampton
Elkhart Society Public Entertainment And June Meeting
The Elkhart Literary Society announces a public entertainment at the High School next Friday evening featuring vocal music reading and recitation by Miss Simonton Miss Hoadly Mrs Emma Molloy a poem by Mrs Molloy and an oration by Rev A E Bishop. The next regular meeting Friday June 6 includes essay by Mr Bishop a declamation by Miss North reading by Dr Work and a debate on Men s Rights vs Woman s Rights with Mrs C North for the affirmative and Mr C North for the negative. The Congregational Association of Northern Indiana held a three day session last week with notable talents in oratory and administration and visiting pulpits at several local churches including Rev Mr Howe of Terre Haute and Rev Mr Storrs of New York.
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Elkhart Literary Society
Dr. Palmiter
Miss Simonton
Miss Hoadly
Emma Molloy
A. E. Bishop
Bishop
Stephens
Miss North
Reading
Work
C. North
Congregational Association
Congregational Association of
Indiana
Home Missionary Meeting
Congregational
Presbyterian
Association
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Storrs
New York
Corner Stone Laying At Elkhart Church
The English Congregation of the Evangelical Association at Elkhart will lay the corner stone of their Hickory Street church on May 25 at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Rev. E L Kiplinger will officiate in English and lead the quarterly meeting. Building committee members Witmeruth Barber Gares are named.
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The
Evangelical Association At
Elkhart
Hickory St
Depot
Orlock
E. L. Kiplinger
Mr. Kiplinger
W. Witpermuth
J. M. Barber
Buildig
J. P. Gares
Boiler Explosion Kills Young Worker in South Bend Shop
A boiler exploded at the Wayne and St. Joseph streets machine shop on Wednesday about 5 PM, instantly killing 20 year old Lewis Cazad and injuring a boy named Truman Buck. Cazad suffered a severed arm, deep cuts, and a crushed skull. he leaves a widowed mother, two sisters, and a younger brother.
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Wayne and
St. Joseph Streets
Lewis Cazad
Truman Buck
Cazad
South Bend Register
Indiana Delegation at St. Louis Congressional Conference
Congressmen W. E. Niblack H. K. Wolfe J. M. Wilson John Coburn Thos. J. Cason J. N. Tyner Jasper Packard G. S. Orth represented Indiana at the St. Louis conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Niblack
8. K. Wolfe
J. M. Wilson
John Coburn
Thos
J. N. Tyner
Jasper Packard
G. S. Orth
Indiana
St. Louis
Death of James L. Orr Creates Russian Mission Vacancy
The South Bend Union notes the death of Hon. James L. Orr and reports a vacancy in the Russian Mission. It mentions Hon. Schuyler Colfax as a name connected with the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Orr
Schuyler Colfax
South Bend
Explosion at Westville Colliery Claims Many Lives
An explosion of fire damp at a Westville Nova Scotia colliery last week killed nearly one hundred workers. Rescue and safety crews searched the mine as officials assessed the disaster and its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Nova Scotia
Laporte Argus Debuts In New Dress Last Week
The Laporte Argus appeared last week in a refreshed styling, described as looking bright and cheerful as a bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Argus
Chief Justice Petit Suffers Stroke in Office
The Supreme Court Chief Justice Petit sustained a stroke of paralysis last Wednesday. The Magans of South Bend are making preparations for a picnic on St. John's Day, June 24.
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Petit
Supreme Court
Sis
South Bend
St. John’s Day
Died in this city May 16 1873 Mrs M E Hawley aged 70
Notice reports the death of Mrs. M. E. Hawley at age 70 with a tribute to her life and motherhood. It notes the sorrow of family and neighbors, describes her kindness, and mentions her husband of forty six years and her enduring memory. It also briefly cites a mine accident near Negaunee Michigan where about a dozen men were buried and two bodies recovered by 3 p.m.
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M. E. Hawley
Mother Hawley
Jordan
Adieus
New York
Negaunee
Mich
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Molloy & Brus II, Publishers and Proprietors
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Millersburg
Dunlap
Col. Hascall
Democrat
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
Oscar II
Sophie “Withemine
Sweden
Norway
Hleehart
Diana
Richley’s
Main and
Jackson Sts
R. K. Brush
P. i
Elkhart and Vicinity
Miss Prather
Walley
É&C
Main Street
Ind
Kuaws New
Dearborn Street
Madison
New Tribune
W. J. Kuhns
J. W. Bye
Te Chas
J. Kuhns
W. J. Meader
Ads Reods
Observer Office
Keeeds
N. Freedman
Ladies’ Bazaar
Main St
J. F. Curtiss & CO
C. T. Green & Co’s
FICK
JAS. F. Hunt & CO
Wiggins
Silks, &c
Lyons
Alma
Paris
Bradford
Yosemite
White Goods
Victoria Lawns
Swiss
India
Twill
Tuck Mulls
Jones Cambries
Tarletons
Marseilles
Cottonades
Bernas
Plata
Ua Wan
Valenciennes
Coventry
Alexander
Berlin
Lisle
Childrens Marine and Guaze
Childrens
Childrens Union
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