Elkhart Aid Society forms to aid the poor
A November 1872 Elkhart meeting organized an Aid Society with officers F. W. Miller president and Mrs Dr Haggerty treasurer. Delegates appointed street committees to raise funds and supplies, aiming to provide fuel clothing and provisions to needy families. A constitution and by laws were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Methodist Church
M. F. Shuéy
Rhodes
Crisman
A. E. Bishop
Haggerty
F. W. Miller
Dr. Frink
Emma Molloy
M. Sage
Shuey
Railroad Street
W. L. Martin
Bell
Upson
Ben. Fisher
Hurtle
South Main Street
Rice
Hendricks
North Main Street
Shepherd
Pratt
St. Joseph Street
Chapman
Ober
Hickory
John Roswell
Second Street
John Guipe
Butterfield
Nickless
Third Street
Pultz
Hay
Fish
Nixon
Fourth Street
Fulkerson
Mandler
O. H. Main
William Ferguson
St. Joseph River
L. Davenport
Joel Ellis
Walley
Sycamore Street
Crissman
Third Street Committee
Sheldon
Ross
J. Primly
Hoage
Henderson
Franklin Street
Sarah Hay
Anna M. Carter
C. Krow
J. W. Lamb
Jackson Street
Railroad Meeting on Elk Hart Lake Michigan Railroad
A Clifton House parlor meeting opened at 10 o clock Tuesday to plan securing the Elk Hart and Lake Michigan Railroad. Dr Davenport presided. C W Kish chosen secretary. Beardsley Davenport and others urged immediate action to urge Benton Harbor Road alignment. Committees formed to draft the application to the County Commissioners. adjourned to meet next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton House
Elkhart & Lake, Michigan
Kalamazoo
Beardsley
Davenport
Elkhart
Benton Harbor
Ie M. F. Shuey
C. North
A. P
Kent
Jl. Chase
H.E. Mattix
A. M. Tucker
McNaughton
Clarke
Tucker
S. Davextorr
O. W. Fisu
Local resident Stiles Eggleston found dead in shed
Stiles Eggleston known as judge was found dead last Monday afternoon in a shed belonging to Wickwire’s Hotel. A long illness from a fever sore on his leg caused fatal bleeding after the wound consumed tissue to a blood vessel. A witness saw him shortly before. his funeral was held yesterday with Rev. Crissman officiating. Eggleston had lived at the Elkhart House for fifteen years and left no local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles Eggleston
Wickwire
Zeitler
Eggleston
Elkhart House
Union
New York
Crissman
Whittlesey Dies in Elkhart After Irregular Menses
In Elkhart Indiana on Monday a obituary notes the death of Whittle sey a resident whose health declined due to irregular menses.
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Whittlesey
William J Davis Makes Maiden Canvassing Stop in Fayette
Natchez New South reports William J Davis joined General Ames on a state canvassing tour and made his maiden stump speech in Fayette last Tuesday. Capt Kearns of Fay ette says the speech was good enough and requests more. Davis repeated the effort at Port Gibson and Smith, with Bob Gordon taking shorthand notes for possible full publication next week.
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The
Good Cause
William J. Davis
General Ames
Fayette
Capt. Kearns
Port Gibson
Smith
John J
Bob Gordon
William
Natchez
New South
Justice Court Highlights Domestic Assault and Local Law Violations
Andy Scully held on peace warrant after boiling water assault while intoxicated. escaped and remains at large. Slim Jim Smith charged with assault on officer Colburn and also escaped. Calvin Tucker pleads guilty to keeping a gambling house and pays $10 fine. James Baker sues Jerome Collins over grass fire caused by Thompson owned property. second trial awards $40 to plaintiff. attorneys Main and Baker for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Scully
Jas. Kertz
Slim Jim
Smith
Colburn
Calvin Tucker
Jas. Baker
Jerome Collins
Dave .Thompson
Collins
Thompson
Main
Baker
Milliner Jas Miller Seeks Time to Count Gains
Boston insurance losses consume much time for firms assessing risk while Jas Miller of 103 Main Street, Elkhart, worries only about counting his gains. Whittlesey for sale wholesale and retail by Isaac Bucklen & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jas. Miller
Main Street
Millinery Goods
Elkhart
Whittlesey
Isaac Bucklen & Son
Whittlesey Adverts and Local Trade Notes
Provisions and groceries listed with prices for apples eggs feathers lard honey wheat flour and more. Local notices advertise Whittlesey products from Hackathorn Co bakery and a farmer lunch counter at No 96 Main Street plus a Missouri Pacific rail ad and life insurance info in South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hackathorn & Co
Main Street
Hackathorn and Co
Mack
Whittlesey
Letters in Elkhart Postoffice List Acknowledges Removals
A November 27 1872 notice lists letters remaining in Elkhart Indiana postoffice with names such as Allison John G Martin Mrs Libbie H Brant Clark Montange and Geo Norton W J Bartle Norman F dieiches. The note instructs readers to call for the mail and to report any found lost money two lines mention a lost $5 greenback and a contact at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise
Ramer
Samuel Clefton
Seeley
Edward
Sabina Schwartz
Sarah Spawn
Sarah Dunham
Oan
Dunham Rey
Louie Ponter
Schoonmaker
T H Gibbs
Sturgman
Tavener
Hay H Greeley
Tompkins
Sarah A Hawkins
Geo Ward
Lottie E Haskell S
J Wier
Ricka Johnson
Bell Weaver
Sarah Lawrence
John Ww Zellars
Oliver Lahmon
Jacob
R. K. Brush
P. M
Appointment as administrator for Perais A Colburn estate
Noted in Elkhart County Indiana a notice states that J Meader and J Smith are named as administrators of the estate of Perais A Colburn late of Elkhart County deceased. The administrator promises to continue business at 100 Main street and to accommodate inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nati
Perais A. Colburn
Elkhart County
Main Street
J. Meader
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Rather
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J. K. Beardsley
Senate
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Wildermuth
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Logansport
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Lynn EC
M. Savey
Elkhart Public Schools
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Herbert Miller
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Kip McKean
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Hattie Blythe
Ella Sage
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Etta Cook
Edna Hackathorn
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Bacara” Mozxey
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Squire Fish
Parmater & Co
LUMBE
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
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Main and
Jackson Streets
ElkHart, Ind
Isaac A
E. Xe
Jules Robins
Kelly’s Island
Irondequoit Wine ‘Company
C. A
London
Central Prescription Drug Store
Se AS
Ao Yee
Isaac Bucklen
W. J Meader. Co
W. J. Meader
A. Smith
Cometof Bancond
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Bale
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