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Elkhart Observer

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1872

Page

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Office Hours and Train Schedules Listed by P.M.

The notice lists office hours from 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m with Sunday noon to 1 pm and various schedule times for east and west routes. It includes arrivals from the East Main Line and Air Line and from the West with multiple departure times and city connections such as Kalamazoo Grand Rapids St Louis and Indianapolis. Money Order and Registry offices operate from 8 30 a m to 7 30 p m. R K Brush P M.

Maris Crose Main Les Air Line Eslemazee Grand Rapids Warsaw Wabash Indianapolis St. Louis Kansas Edwardsburg Cassopolis Adamsville Kalamazoo Grand Rapid

Postoffice Notice and Local Business Notices

Postoffice announces six mails received at this office until further notice on Sunday morning. Mails will depart Sunday evenings to all points East West and South closing at five o clock. Elkhart Indiana notices for horse and carriage stable insurance law and real estate services. Local business ads include A D Brown general insurance agent 115 Main St Shuey and Van Fleet lawyers First National Bank attorney at law Geo W Best and Elkhart Paper Company printing and weaving papers. Board of directors and officers listed.

All Pointe East R. K. Brush P.M A.D. Brown Eneral Main St Shuey & van Fleet Elkhart Ind Asserfi Ence Flrst National Bank Geo. W. Best Opera Hote Elkhart Paper Company J.B. Beanvier Joan Coox Treas B.L. Davenport

A November Picture by Angie Hart Observer

The poem muses on autumn beauty and fading joy as frost and grief alter a grand landscape. It recalls gold and crimson mountains, silver clouds, and lingering memories that offer a glimmer of hope amid November gloom. The narrator, in San Francisco California, forecasts renewed joy after sorrow.

San Francisco Car

Lizette Patoli and Harvey Glindon’s Paris union unfolds

A tale spans Paris art circles from a humble Florentine pupil to celebrated mistress Lizette Patoli. Harvey Glindon, famed for Napoleon, discovers her talent, rivals, and love as she reveals she painted his Napoleon and aids his final victory. Their marriage heals public triumph with private peace.

Patoli Lizette Glindon

Justices of the Peace and the danger of corruption

The article argues the justice of the peace position must be held by honest capable men. It notes how incorruptible officials earn respect and enforce even handed justice while corrupt ones can abuse power for personal gain. It cites governors allowing ex‑convicts to exercise magisterial powers.

WV. Y. Times

Young Groom Robbed on Wedding Night in New York

A New York man on his wedding night was knocked down and robbed. He was aided part way home and dragged the rest of the way, arriving at midnight bruised and bloodied. After guests left the bride-to-be comforted him, a preacher arrived and at one o clock in the morning the marriage ceremony was performed.

Heaven Signor Ter’ Ri Harvey Glindon Harry Glindon Paris Hale Arno Arthur Bouvier Florence Angelo Pattoli Lizette Patoli Claude Melnotte Art Society Grindom Society Signorina Patoli M. H. Bouvier Signoria M. Glindon Reorter Oasieur Glindon Napoleon M. Bouvier Arthur Hale St. Louis Democrat Arkansas Dover Bill Silver Jetts Jett Pap Tom Jett Tom Sam St. Nouis Baptist Sunday School Bayers P. S Sam Jett New York

Tragic suicide in Wawaka sparked by liquor

Fred Allen a Wawaka area farmer and longtime resident hanged himself after an afternoon of hog sale and drinking. Witnesses reported a rope tied to a tree in Billman’s woods and a postmortem neck luxation. Inquest confirmed suicide amid prior threats and domestic trouble. Also notes the death of Yale professor James Hadley, born 1821 in New York, and his scholarly career.

Wawaka Fred Allen Abram H. Smith Allen Widow Brown’s Woods Conway Mr. Conway Beng Heaven William Roberts S. P. van Aiken James Hadly Yale College New Haven Fairfield Herkimer County N. Y Woolsey D. James Hadley Geneva Medical Colleges N.Y

Out for Him Malcomb Flees After Fraud

From the Goshen Democrat a printing office employee named Malcomb disappeared Friday night after leaving unpaid bills obtained under false pretences. Most losses fell on a widow. his wife pursued him as rumors of a troubled marriage and possible inappropriate ties swirl. The paper warns the press to watch for him while noting his calm, practiced deceit and alleged flight toward South Bend.

Guy Malcomb Malcomb South Bend Malcobmb

Locomotive Jumped Track Sparked Fire in City

A foreign worker claimed a locomotive jumped its track during a street blaze at Main and Wayne, igniting buildings and sending sparks toward Jefferson and Main as the Young Hoosier engine reportedly emitted fire. The incident followed the last alarm of fire and involved the destruction of a corner building on Main and Wayne.

Main Wayne Streets Jefferson and South Bend

Chicago’s Population Cited at Three Hundred Thousand

A note states Chicago has a population of 300000. The figure appears in a brief demographic update, listing the city’s size in a concise civic data moment.

Chicago

Valuable Letter From Third Auditor On Soldier Bounties

The Treasury Department letter, dated October 28 1872 and published by the Indianapolis Sentinel, explains delays in settling $100 bounties for soldiers enlisted May 4 to July 22 1861 for three years who never received the bounty. Auditor BE Be French notes lack of clerical force and temporary reorganization, election leave and furloughs delaying work, with promise to begin rapid settlements after the presidential election and complete the class by January.

Indianapolis Sentinel Greenwalt Treasury Srecono J. G. Greenwalt Adjutant General BE. B. Frencn

Bold abduction attempt by woman near Wesley Grubaugh’s home

Last Friday a woman stopped at Wesley Grubaugh’s house three to four miles south and asked Mrs. Grubaugh to let her girl carry a bundle. The child was forced to accompany the woman toward town, then east toward trains. Grubaugh tracked and overtook them a mile or two east, recovered his daughter, and the woman was allowed to continue.

Wesley Grubaugh Mr. G

Rust in Wheat Promoted by March Wood Ash Top-Dressing

Abington Virginia farmer R M Y writes to Southern Farm and Home describing a method to prevent rust in wheat by March top-dressing with wood ashes amounting to about twelve bushels per acre. He claims his rye crops were flawless while neighbors suffered rust. He plans to repeat the practice next season if ashes must be purchased.

Abington

Virtuous Victoria Editor Seeks Convict Arrival News

An editor in Victoria, Australia complains the region is too virtuous for an interesting daily paper. He notes a ship-load of convicts is en route and expects stronger local news once passengers ashore.

Victoria Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Elkhart Observer Main Street Tees Sap Molloy & Billings, Proprietors Auditor County Ueeks A. M. Tucker W.H. Venamon Sherif John W. Egbert D. Thomas Porte Heefner George T. Ageraugh Rthern Distri C. Messick A. P. Wright Middle District E. D. Irwin Southern District Eater Town Fee J. HW. Hutchison Sawese Wate R. Beardsley F. W. Miller Tausters K. D. Braden J. D. Devor J. H.butterfield J. Arisman F. L. Collins Emool Aaron Work B.F. Stephens B. D. Sherwood Townsair Taystre James F. Curtiss Pressrrrzian M. Crissman Conarxcationalist L.R. Royce Merisoprist High Franklin Ste H. Rhodes Se Ces HURCH EvaNexLical Association St. Geo Kane Lodge Cee Mane O. H. Main Arden Nes Cc T. Greene Theis E. P. Willard Henry Clark Eagle Lodge F. W Wy. Miner Terre Erste Resort E. D. Foster M. Winans Tyler D. Andy Tener J James M. Spangler Good Templars Lazarus Lodge Worthy Lovina Spence Fieldhouse M. A. Davin Sree Yee O.w Strongy J.C. Allen Vedhtead Charles Currez Ida Parker Mary Collins Worthy Land Cynthia Oakes Ary Straten Marines P. Willart Good Samaritan Lodge Templar D. Foster Templar Tate Tee M. Hustla Estuty Grand Worthy A. Arisman Postoffice Directory Elkhart, Ind Nelson Joy Ivery Pigeon Hack Sly Elkharte W F. Wicewire Postoffice BP Pans Avelers and Sojourners Seeduineiehen J. N. Hannaford PFALS Maini St High Sta Benenote Clefston H ~ Clark Jackson Streets Lake Shore House J F. Webster Railroad First National Bank, OF Ciifton B. L. Daviinport J. R. Beagissey 8. BaLpwin Joan Coon M. Cummins Indiana Masonic the Observer MNS Angie Hart Walter Gardiner Esq Italy M. Henri Bouvier Monsieur Glindon Parbleu Gliddon Florentine Signoria Monsieur Gliddon Monsieur Guiddon Mabille Raphael Madonna Washington Congress Harvey Glindon Hoppe PY London Oshen Times Ligonier Banner Goshen Democrat
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