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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1872
Page
3
Elkhart items report a gala week at Conry's Hall with the Union Spy production and praise for the cast led by Geo Rivers, plus Amusements at the same venue. Notices cover elections, school reports, real estate, a runaway incident, and civic updates in Goshen and St. Joseph county.
A Thursday fire in the dry kiln of Elkhart Furniture Company west of Maxon Parmaler and Co destroyed four hundred dollars of walnut lumber and damaged the kiln. The isolated location delayed discovery and suppressive action. No insurance coverage was carried and the loss totals around 1200 dollars including kiln damage and lumber. The dry lumber supply is cut short by the incident.
Ex soldiers who attended The Union Spy praised the accuracy of its scenes from enlistment to march homeward. The drama rekindles memories of army life and sustains patriotic feeling, reminding audiences of sacrifices tied to the nation’s government.
A westbound freight train left Whiting Station eleven miles east of Chicago when a mislaid switch derailed the engine and a hog-filled car toppled across the track. The crew escaped unharmed, but the incident delayed westbound and eastbound passenger trains and mail.
The final performance of the celebrated play The Union Spy is tonight. Audiences are urged to attend to witness rising accuracy as performers gain a truer grasp of their parts and deliver stronger renditions.
Citizens are urged to attend a notable local stage performance described as a magnificent drama featuring only home talent. The ad promises a premier tableau view that justifies the admission price and encourages community turnout.
The list shows recipients including Lonce Mary Little to David Lindley and others, with many names under the October 2, 1872 deadline. Birdsell Manufacturing Co. of South Bend, Ind. is cited, and the notice explains letters are held for one week before advertisement and must be claimed with the date of the advertisement.
Local notices present a rambling appeal from a man seeking to collect debts and offer medical treatment at Clifton House, with various business ads and a ticket offer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He mentions location in Elkhart and Meader’s stock and boot dealer questions.
Dr. Fish of the Rochester Cancer Infirmary, Rochester N Y, now at Clifton House room 36 offers cancer treatment without knives, promises pain reduction and blood purification to prevent relapse. Also treats chronic diseases rheumatism scrofula female ailments. town visit limited to days, moderate terms.
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