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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1873
Page
3
Community items from Goshen and Elkhart cover social events, church notices, local business moves, marriages, and misadventures. Reports include the Shuey firm changes, a bishop's confirmation, a dentist appointment, a wedding tour, school slate drawings, and humorous anecdotes from church seating.
A new Evangelical church near the railroad boasts a wooden Gothic design 35 by 56 feet, 18 feet clear height, four corner towers and a steeple over 100 feet. It features a single entrance opening to a hall with two 14 foot square classrooms, white hard finish walls, ash and walnut woodwork, and a large seating capacity with a fine gallery and bright windows.
Advertised letters remaining in the Elkhart Indiana post office as of October 15 1873 include names such as Ault Isensinger McCollins Martha Clark and many others. The notice lists means to obtain letters including call for Advertised Letters and a one week wait before advertising.
Notices announce weddings in 1872 and 1873 with Rev. E A Russell and Rev. J B Fowler officiating. Couples include John H. Spipenele and Mary Advie Shuey. Aeenppue Bickel and Lydia Ulrich. Essa J. Kenyon and a groom at Mrs. B F Kenyon’s home. Sol praised for winning Emma’s heart with future life vows described warmly.
Brentz Goodwin, daughter of L. H. and Hattie Goodwin, died in Wabash Indiana on October 12 1873 aged 5 years 10 months and 22 days. She is described as a sweet rosebud transplanted to heaven, a ripple of sunshine remembered by her parents and loved ones.
Local notices urge readers to buy kerosine oil at 25 cents per gallon from Dodge's Drug Store while Wake & Kirk showcase fall clothing including pants vests suits and coats. J F Hunt & Co offer new neckties rushings and belts. Meader promotes boots and shoes. Elkhart Exposition and H E Keene Son advertise low furniture prices. Cedar posts and fencing from Wright Co. Readership urged to visit stores near Marvin's grocery at 5011 A line.
Sale offer for a Mishawaka road farm located 212 miles west of Elkhart. The tract includes 12212 acres with 80 acres improved and well fenced. timber valued at 4500 dollars. Terms require 2000 dollars cash and the balance due in five years at 8 percent interest. Described as the county’s cheapest and most desirable farm. M F Suvey.
J H Mochelle the cabinet maker will repair all kinds of cabinet work including sofas lounges and chairs Will visit city areas to varnish and restore furniture at low prices Satisfaction guaranteed Orders may be left at E H Keene Co or with Eli Conley Odw Persons seeking Black Silk or other items are invited to inquire
Hackathorn & Co. operate a well stocked lunch counter at their grocery and bakery at 96 Main Street offering substantial food at reasonable prices. The model lunch counter served for farmers but open to all. Also recommended a calf boot from Meader's.
The Atlantic and Pacific Railway company advertises 1 200 000 acres in Central and South west Missouri priced from 3 to 12 dollars per acre with seven years credit and free transport from St Louis for buyers. It highlights climate soil timber mineral wealth schools churches and law abiding society and invites emigrants from all points. For particulars contact A Tuck Land Commissioner St Louis Missouri
Whittlesey medical notice touts Wilhoft's Tonic as a cure for bilious fevers and malarial chills. It claims long research in a malarial district and broad success against chills, hypertrophical spleen and hepatitis, with the notice urging use for fevers.
Whittlesey items claim relief for various ailments while local ads promote fall carpets at Hoke & Kirk and land sales near the corporation. Fire insurance pitches by Fish & Griggs urge coverage with strong companies as readers are urged to buy wisely.
Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi region to Missouri Texas and the Indian Nation are served by the line via Sedalia. Trains with Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches operate from St Louis to Kansas City and Kansas points. For schedules and a correct map, contact James D. Brown Sedalia or Thos Dorwin St Louis.
A compilation of community updates including upcoming Thanksgiving, ducking activity, sick list, school enrollment 895 for Oct 10, local letters, business plugs, lost watch, hotel ad, postmaster recovery, church and union addresses, serenades, firemen trumpet gift, injury from wrestling, rubber shoe sale, wedding wishes, and town board actions on street openings and a $200 judgment order.
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