Thanksgiving notices and town developments in Elkhart
Ed Cole and Will Davis are among residents in town while Miss Ritter recovers. The post office closes for Thanksgiving, and 17 mail pouches run nightly east on No. 8. The Camilla Ursa Concert Company visits South Bend on November 29. Local ads seek buyers for land, prints, and pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ritter
S. B. Romaine
Bristol
George Forsyth
Hamilton
Ontario
J. H. Baker
Goshen
Elkhart
Camilla Ursa
South Bend
Hall
Presbyterian Church
Farewell to Nellie Heald Aged 4 in November Death
Nellie, eldest daughter of Abel and Celestia Heald, died Wednesday morning November 26 from scarlet fever at age four. The obituary laments a loss to parents and friends, recalling memories and expressing faith as she rests under the winter sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Abel
Celestia
Elkhart Youths Launch Lecture Series After Doubts
After months of tentative talks and slow progress a group of enterprising young men in Elkhart have secured support to begin a lecture course. Their efforts, long in negotiation, are now rewarded with authorization to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Saveral
Leading lecturers to speak as December talks open
The course opens with Miss Lillian Edgarton on Monday evening December 1 presenting Whither are we Drifting. The Pearl of the Platform is praised as a superior rostrum artist and residents are urged to attend a crowded house. Mrs. E. C. Stanton lectures on December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Edgarton
Edgarton
E. C. Stanton
Newspaper exchanges list regional papers received
Our paper table notes Hartford and Norwich papers from Champlain and the Danbury News. J. H. Marvin sends Kansas City Daily Journal Daily News Topeka Commonwealth and St Joseph Daily Herald. C C Fernald furnishes all the Detroit dailies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Champlain
Hartford
Norwich
Danbury
J. H. Marvin
Kansas City Daily Journal and
Daily News
Topeka Commonwealth
St. Joseph (Mo
Daily Herald
C. C. Fernald
Detroit
Shipyard workers honor Wm Hill with generous farewell gift
About 200 Lake Shore railroad employees gathered at Wm Hill’s home at Second and Franklin Streets last Wednesday evening. Foreman F L Collins presented a gift package totaling 450 dollars in cash and a nearly 400 dollar silver service. Hill and Mrs Hill expressed gratitude as the group celebrated with social time. The 13 piece set included a salver and tea service inscribed to Mr and Mrs Hill by the Michigan Southern Division of the Lake Shore road. Hill is praised by associates officials and Elkhart citizens as an upright and capable man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Road, Mechanics, Engineers, &c
Wm. Hill
Second
Franklin Streets
F. L. Collins
Poor Ye Have Always With Ye Seeks City Aid Plan
A South Bend editorial urges concerted effort to aid the poor during a severe winter. It calls for community action at the Methodist Church tonight, asking every reader to contribute ten cents a week to provide food and warmth for needy households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Methodist Church
R W Grand Lodge Of I O O F Annual Session Highlights
Indianapolis hosted the R W Grand Lodge of I O O F annual meeting with 426 lodges represented. Geo M Colburn of Pulaski Lodge attended as a delegate. The report notes 18 lodges founded since last year, 753 new members, 899 total lodges, 22 600 contributing members, 116 014 12 dollars income, nearly 900 000 dollars in surplus funds, 20 658 68 dollars spent on relief, 1000 German General Laws printed, and a new Subordinate Encampment Ritual book due January 1 1874 for each Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Geo. M. Colburn
P. G
Pulaski Lodge
Richmond Poet Mrs Jordan to Issue Holiday Volume
Mrs. D M Jordan of Richmond Indiana will publish a new poetry collection in time for the holidays. The announcement notes a volume suitable for gift giving and marks a literary milestone for the local writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Jordan
Richmond
Ind
Elkhart Aid Society to Meet for Reorganization
A meeting of the Elkhart Aid Society will be held at the M. E. church this Wednesday evening November 26 at 7 o clock precisely for the purpose of reorganizing. F W Miter, Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Aid Society
M. E
F. W. Miter
To Rent: Seven Room House Inquiries at Bucklen's
Local notice announces a seven room house for rent with inquiries directed to Bucklen's drug store for details.
Husband Declares No Debts After Wife Leaves Home
The husband Jaco Slaughterbece states in a formal notice that he will not pay debts contracted by his wife who has left their residence. He emphasizes personal responsibility and distance from her financial obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hogue
E. Manford
Chicago
Congregational Church
Meader & Sage
Maj. Saylor
Congress
Washington
Saylor
John Leitch
Elkhart
Kansas
J. F. Hunt & Co. Dry Goods Ad
If you wish to save money in buying dry goods visit J. F. Hunt & Co. for cost reducing prices and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hunt &Co
First Class Boarding House for Rent in Best City Area
Desiring renters may call H. E. Bucklen at Bucklen's Drug Store to secure a first class boarding house with thirteen bedrooms parlor dining room kitchen and all necessary appurtenances in the city's finest district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen
Bucklen
Samuel Smith Gold Sign Ad on Jackson Street
An advertisement touts Samuel Smith offering a gold sign on Jackson Street as a local business promotional note.
Carriage and Sleigh Painting Offered by Samuel Smith
If you want a carriage or sleigh painted go to Samuel Smith one door east of Butterfield's livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Smith, Jackson St
Samuel Smith
Butterfield
Samuel Smith On Jackson Street For Graining Jobs
A local craftsman Samuel Smith offers graining and marbling work on Jackson Street guiding residents to his shop for decorative wood finishing services.
Strange but True Cure Claims for Lung Ailments
75 cent bottle remedy by Dr A Boschee's German Syrup touted as a cure for lung diseases coughs colds and consumption. Sample bottles offered free at druggist I Bucklen & Son Elkhart with 75 cent regular size. Also note Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer claims tested quality and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Boschee
I. Bucklen & Son
Elkhart
Coal and wood dealer offers best quality coal at wood-like prices
C North reports receipt of 10 tons of hard and soft coal of top quality and sells at rates competitive with wood. He also buys and sells good stove wood at reasonable prices. Yard located near the gas works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. North
Wilthoff's Antontoilics Fever and Ague Tonic
Promises a Great Remedy for catarrh fever hepatitus spleen headaches and fevers of miasmatic origin. Offers a $500 reward for the man who has taken the tonic faithfully and is not cured. Describes safety speed and cheap usage with testimonials and legal notice.
Dan W Smith Offers Double Gloss Satin Finish Photos
Dan W Smith specializes in photography with a double gloss satin finish. Located at 115 Main Street East side ground floor. Contact 101f for service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Smith
Main Street
East Side
Local Bargains at Dodge and Wright Stores
Advertises Kip boots for men at 2.50 per pair and women's Serge shoes for 1.00. Kerosine oil priced at 0.25 per gallon at Dodge's Drug Store. Cedar posts and pine fencing offered by H. C. Wright & Co. at 38tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flag Boot and Shoe
Dodge
H. C. Wright & Co
Very Cheap Farm Near Elkhart on Mishawaka Road
Auction note offers Allen Pinkerton’s 122.5 acre farm 21.2 miles west of Elkhart on Mishawaka road with 80 acres improved and fenced and balance timber. Price 4500 dollars with terms 2000 cash and balance in five years at 8 percent. Also Hoke Kirk line of Fall carpets from 5 cents to 1.50 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Pinkerton
Elkhart
Mishawaka Road
M. F. Saury
Hoke & Kirk
Cail
For Sale Twenty-two Acres West of Corporation
Property available near the corporation boundary offering 22 acres with option to divide into five acre lots. Immediate sale required with reasonable terms. Also offered are two lumber wagons one light wagon four sets of harness as well as plows and harrows. M. F. Suvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Suvey
Who is your Baker at Hackathorn and Co
The notice urges readers to trust Hackathorn and Co. bakery at 96 Main Street for bread cakes and pies. It highlights their use of first class bakers and best materials and promises neatness and cleanliness in dealing with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hackathorn & Co
Main Street
Hackathorn and Co
Mack
Purge Your Blood with Ayer’s Sarsaparilla
An old medical advertisement urges scrofulous sufferers to take Ayers Sarsaparilla to cleanse blood impurities. It claims health restoration will improve life quality and social interactions by casting off foul corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Elkhart Exposition Furnishings Attract Local Buyers
E H Keene and Son display a large stock of furniture at the Elkhart Exposition with parlor sets lounges bedsteads and chairs advertised at low prices. The shop is one door north of Marvin’s grocery inviting patrons to call and compare prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Exposition
E. H. Keene & Son
Elkhart
Marvin’s Grocery
Missouri Kansas Texas Railway opens Hannibal to Sedalia line
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway announces the North Eastern Hattenstion Missouri Division from Hannibal to Sedalia is open for business with elegant equipped trains. Through Pullman sleepers and day coaches run from St. Louis via Sedalia to destinations west and south. For timetable and maps, contact James D. Brown Sedalia or T. Darwin St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Hannibal
Sedalia
Denison
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Mississippi
Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Indian Nation
Texas
N. B
Emigration Offers Cheap Missouri Lands by Railroad
The Atlantic and Pacific Railway Company advertises 1,200,000 acres in Central and South-west Missouri for 3 to 12 dollars per acre with seven years to pay and free transport from St. Louis. Climate soil timber minerals schools churches law abiding society invite emigrants to the land of fruits and flowers. Address A Tuck Land Commissioner St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Atlantic & Pacific Railway Company
South-west
St. Louis
A. Tuck
Missouri Pacific Route Promotes Westward Travel
The piece urges migration to the West via Missouri Pacific Railroad from St. Louis. It touts Day-Coaches and Pullman Sleepers to Missouri Pacific West points, praises track and equipment, notes a completed Texas connection, and offers first class all rail routes to Texas via Sedalia or Vinitia. Contact J F Thompson in Buffalo or E A Ford in St Louis for time tables rates and maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Oregon
California
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas R. A
Sedalia
Atlantic & Pacific R. R
Vinitia
J. F. Thompson
Northern
Exchange St
Buffalo
N. Y
E. A. Ford
Direct Railway Freight Route Promoted for Midwest to Southwest
The Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway and connections claim the shortest quickest direct route for freight from Chicago St Louis Quincy Hannibal to Southwest Missouri Kansas the Indian Nation and Texas. Claims for loss damage or overcharges settled promptly with agents listed in New York Chicago St Louis Hannibal Dallas Sedalia and more. Also promotes Hazard Caswell cod liver oil claiming purity sweetness and physician approval with widespread distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Chicago
St. Louis
Quincy
Hannibal
Missouri
Kansas
Indian Nation
Texas
Mark Goods Care
Clark Street
W. Liutzy
Walnut Street
Stouis
W. Gace
B. Horr
Dallas
W. P. Rosinson
Gen’l Freight Ag’t
Sedalia
Reliable Goods and Custom Work Guaranteed
A local seller touts hand sided and hand pegged work with warranties. They promise quality items kept in stock and offered cheaper than the cheapest options.
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Round Town
Ed Cole
Will Davis
Nicholas Smith
Asabhunter
Wes Nolan
United States
Wm. Baxter
Fred W. Miller
W. L. Knox
Carlton Sage
E. P. Powell
Stanton
Powell
Madrid
Phitz
South Bend Union
Forrester
Opera House
Dolly Myers
Akron
Ohio
M. & B Union
Alexander Carpenter
Robert Fulkerson
Woodhuill
John Salkild
Hewmans
Rank Cheeny
Post-Office
Joe Weaver
Joseph
R.K. Brusy
P. M
Bucklen’s
Jackson Street
G. G. Green
Woodbury, N. J
Wilthoff
Times
Cali
Hazard & Caswell
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
S. D. Howe
D. Howe
Isaac Bucklen
Holesale
D. Hows
Proprie Neers
Sieben
Davenport
Lyon
Toledo
Crossley’s
Brussels
Stair
Stair and
Cepoainia
Wer
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