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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1873
Page
3
Round Town items report lectures by Miner Griswold and Lillian Edgarton, concerts by Camilla Ursa Company, and local notices. Burgeoning commerce includes new blacksmith shop, wagon factory, and agricultural implements. public meetings, theater runs, and illness updates populate Elkhart’s social scene.
Francis C. Gee of Elkhart wed Sarah A. Abel of Valparaiso on November 12 1873 at Reverend Bod's. The note hints the suit over a change of venue was unfounded and Franks will pay costs, yet wins the case. The writeup congratulates the couple.
The document lists grand jurors for the Elkhart Circuit Court November term 1873 including James Freeland Clinton Abraham Reed Union John Stetler Benton Robert Sandford Osolo Thomas Moore Olive David Simonton Concord Geo Alford Jackson Joseph Blough Elkhart Peter Berkey Harrison Geo Hicks Cleveland Moses Bartholomew Jefferson.
A slice of local notices highlights Hill & Miller tea loyalty, Chamberlain's Relief for various ailments, Elkhart millinery pricing, philanthropy by Maxon Parmater & Co., Mrs. Jaycox at Gem Dining Saloon, Truby’s holiday stock, J F Curtiss & Co. bargains, and Bollom's variety store at No 30.
Jackson street near the post office offers millinery and dress-making services. Minnich hawks a large assortment of stoves. Johnny Richley displays modern hats and caps.
Nasby praises Griswold as the greatest wit in America. Griswold has lectured before major literary and lecture societies in the east and west to large refined audiences. Last winter the Fat Contributor spoke at Music Hall Boston to over 2 500 people under Boston Lyceum auspices. The Philadelphians say Mr Pugh made a hit by incorporating The Contributor in his Star list and expect repeat engagement with pleasure.
I D Foster & Son buy the brick corner of Main and Jefferson for 8250 to create a wagon factory. The 140 by 90 foot lot will gain another story next spring. Fifty feet of basement host a blacksmith shop with three fires, while woodwork storage and a showroom occupy the rest.
The writer describes a Sunday voyage on the Modoc with John Casler as generous owner and about thirty passengers. Guided by Dave Doty the side wheel steamer plowed through the water with Captain Nelson Doty maintaining order. John Shuey narrated geography while others performed duties as ladies watched, and Pine Creek was passed on the return with steam and current aiding speed. Casler is praised for owning the vessel.
Advertised letters dated November 18 1873 are held for postage at Elkhart Indiana. Names include Ash Edger Aldrich Arthur McCagne Mary A Mitchel and many others. Applicants must call for advertised letters and provide the date of the list.
Description of the new Masonic Temple at Broad and Market streets Philadelphia built of whitish granite 250 by 150 feet and nearly four stories tall costing over 1 200 000 dollars. Towers visible from all directions with Norman Gothic details and carved Masonic signs inside.
An essay lauds a grand Philadelphia edifice eight years in planning and six since cornerstone. It notes prefinished stones shipped to Philadelphia, praises architectural skill, and argues Masonic charity outpaces other cities. It suggests public benefit from mass charitable efforts and mentions Independence Hall Mint and Fairmount Park.
Anyone desiring to rent a first class boarding house with thirteen bedrooms parlor dining room kitchen and all other necessary appurtenances can be accommodated by calling immediately on H. E. Bucklen at Bucklen's Drug Store.
A short classified note promotes Samuel Smith on Jackson Street for gold signs and for painting carriages or sleighs one door east of Butterfield's livery.
A local advert invites readers to Samuel Smith on Jackson Street for graining and marbling work. The note positions the shop as a quick option for decorative wood finishing and bling details.
No person escapes lung diseases and coughs yet some balk at 75 cents for medicine. Dr A Boschee's German Syrup is touted for its wonders with free sample bottles offered by I Bucklen & Son in Elkhart and regular bottles for 75 cents from G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey.
C North receives 10 tons more coal and sells high quality hard and soft coal at competitive prices. He buys and sells stove wood at reasonable rates near the gas works. For rent two rooms seven rooms inquiry Bucklen's drug store.
Advertises Wilthoff's Anti-Periodic Fever and Ague Tonic claiming to cure chills fever hepatitis and congestive fevers with a 500 dollar reward for any unsatisfied user. Mentions testimonials and safety speed and low-dose cost. Also lists local ads for photography services boots and kerosene oil at nearby stores.
Authorized sale of Allen Pinkerton's farm 21-2 miles west of Elkhart on Mishawaka road. 122 1 2 acres with 80 acres improved and fenced, balance timber. Price 4500 dollars with terms 2000 cash, balance in five years at 8 percent. Also Micke and Kirk announce Fall carpets 35 cents to 1 50 per yard.
Twenty two acres of land located one mile west of the corporation. Will be divided into five acre lots if desired. Must be sold at once. Terms reasonable. Also two lumber wagons one light wagon four sets of harness as well as plows harrows etc. 51tf M. F. Savery.
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., 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.
Elkhart Exposition features E H Keene & Son stock of parlor and chamber furniture with low prices. Also Dodge's Drug Farmer's Lunch counters at 96 Main Street. Hackathorn & Co offer a well stocked lunch for farmers. Moke & Kirk showcase fall clothing for men and boys. Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway announces new Northeast Extension from Hannibal to Sedalia with elegant trains and quick routes to Southwest Missouri and Kansas.
The Atlantic and Pacific Railway offers 1 200 000 acres in Central and South west Missouri at 3 to 12 dollars per acre on seven years time with free transport from St. Louis to purchasers. Climate soil timber mineral wealth schools churches and law abiding society welcome emigrants to this land of fruits and flowers. Address A Tuck Land Commissioner St Louis Mo.
Advertises Missouri Pacific Railroad as cheapest fastest all rail link from St Louis to the West and Texas. Highlights Day Coaches and Pullman Sleepers, direct connections, reliable track, and safe equipment. Names agents in Buffalo, St Louis, and Chicago for maps, timetables, and rates.
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