ROUND TOWN NOTES AND EVENTS AROUND ELKHART
All Hallow E en next Friday and local social plans fill the town. J. W. Welly serves wild duck and game at his restaurant. Lectures from Beecher and Boutwell are announced for Goshen. The Observer promotes advertising and chromos and notes many residents traveling, shopping, or remodeling homes. A county fair, new insurance venture, and a Chicago Exposition piece are mentioned amid social calls and weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hartsuck
Phin Clark
Elkhart
Charley Shuey
New York
John Welly
Hiama
Jed Seeley
Sherriff
Han
Gore
John Vanderlip
South Bend
Aggie Schutz
Beecher
Schurz
Parsons
Griswold
Ike Forrey
Armstrong and Van Pelt Tie The Knot At Indiagola
The marriage took place at the bride’s relatives’ home near Indiagola Iowa with Ransom S Armstrong from Elkhart Indiana and Laura Van Pelt of Indiagola the couple wed. The notice jokes about a strong arm to lean on and a ransom ready to support life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parente
Indiagola
Iowa
Ransom S. Armstrong
Elkhart
Ind
Laura van Pelt
Ransom
List of Letters Remaining in Elkhart Postoffice 1873
Advertised letters awaiting pickup include Avery Lorinda Bashford Jane Brown Edwin Curtis Chase Coner Charles Dwight Huldah Deming Millie C Fowler Ira Gowell George G Stove wit Christ George Smith Zopher Griffith Harry Toushat Sophronia Hatterman John Vanderford Hattie Jones Lewis Youngs remont Kyte Henry Kauffman Andrew J Monley CR Morse Lucius Edward McCraner James McIntyse M D Martin John J Quigley John J rexton Salinda Wenn JI Nations Chicago John Garver Plymouth Ind Jacob Fox LaPorte Ind Aga Coleman Joneaville Midh Tarriot Mercer Hillsdale Midh. callers must present Advertised Letters and date of list. Postmaster Brush notes letters not advertised until one week in office.
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JI Nations
Chicago
John Garver
Plymouth
Jacob Fox LaPorte
Ind
Aga Coleman
Joneaville
Midh
Tarriot Mercer Hillsdale Midh
Truby Promotes Elkhart Jewelry Stock as Largest
Truby claims the best and largest stock of jewelry and silverware in Elkhart and recommends Chamberlain's Immediate Relief for rapid comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truby
Elkhart
Chamberlain
Dan W Smith Double Gloss Satin Finish Photos
Local notice for Dan W. Smith advertising double gloss satin finish photographs at 115 Main Street east side ground floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Smith
Main Street
East Side
Doctor Barth Establishes Permanent Elkhart Practice
Dr. Barth now occupies Mrs. Wansbrough’s residence at High and 2nd streets opposite the public school. He can be consulted each forenoon about chronic and complex diseases and pledges to remain permanently in Elkhart. Men’s Kip Boots $2.50 per pair. Women’s Serge Shoes $1. At the Flag Boot and Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flag Boot and
Flag Boot and Shoe
Prices on Haberdashery and Clothing At Local Bazaar
Ten thousand yards of fine ham burg embroidery at 10 cents and up per yard. Passamenterie trimmings and laces cheaper than the cheapest at the Ladies Bazaar 108 Main Street. Moke and Kirk reveal fall clothing line including pants vests suits overcoats and men and boys wear priced to match the times. Barney offers boots and shoes so low the poorest man need not fear the cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Main Street
Moke & Kirk
Barney
Best Kerosine Oil at Dodge's Drug Store
A small ad notes kerosine oil offered at 25 cents per gallon by Dodge's Drug Store. The item is advertised as the best available, highlighting value for readers seeking fuel for lamps and stoves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Elkhart Exposition Promotes Bargains At Local Furniture Stocks
E H Keene & Son display a full range of furniture at the Elkhart Exposition with parlor and chamber sets lounges bedsteads chairs and more priced to beat local competition. Visit one door north of Marvin's grocery for stock and prices. N Freedman offers corsets Seay skirts and bustles with the largest assortment and cheaper than rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Exposition
E. H. Keene’& Son
Elkhart
Marvin’s Grocery
Wwe
N. Freedman’s
General Giles 1799 death remembered and honored
Obituary record recalls Gen Edward Giles born Hastings England May 17 1799 who died on the 7th of the month. A lifelong railway worker in Laporte Elkhart and a Baptist 33 years a faithful service attendee. His friends provided burial garments and spoke of his trusted character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Hastings
Sussex
England
America
New York
Laporte
Elkhart
Mr. Snyder
Land of Promise
The
Baptist Church
Local Farm For Sale Near Elkhart At 4500 Cash
Authorized sale of Allen Pinkerton's farm located 21 2 miles west of Elkhart on Mishawaka road, 122 1 2 acres with 50 acres improved and well fenced, rest timber. Price 4500 with 2000 cash and balance in five years at 8 percent. Also offerings on hair products, carpets, wagons, harness, and farming gear from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Pinkerton
Elkhart
Mishawaka Road
M. F. Savey
M. F. Suvey
Who is your Baker in these days of adulteration
The passage praises Messrs Hackathorn & Co for their new bakery at No 26 Main Street, noting they employ a first class baker and use only the best materials. It also advertises Dodge's Drug Store for pure drugs and fine liquors, and mentions boot prices and a boot stock sale with a one seventh off discount amid wage reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Bacchus
John Kelley
Job
Endavor
Thomas Thumb
Commodore Nutt
Minnie Warren
Conley’s Hall
Thomas
Tazarus Lodge
J. P. Spencer
W. C
Great Western Railway
Hamilton
Canada West
Syracuse
N. Y
John N. Wheatley
Edinburg
Chas. Michael
Laporte
Ann Arbor
High St
Fowler & Wells
S. R. Wells
Broadway
New York
Geneva Lake
Joel Gurley
Charlie
Oak Parts
Oscar Newberry
Geneva
Newberry
Ransom Armstrong
James Miller
St. Nicholas
Messrs
Hackathorn &Co
Main Street
Hackathorn and Co
Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway Extends Line to Sedalia
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway completes its northeastern extension from Hannibal to Sedalia and runs elegant through trains from Hannibal to Denison without change. Through trains with Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches continue St Louis to Sedalia and beyond. For schedules and maps, contact St Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas .& Texas Railway
North Eastern
Mikio ‘Ari
Hannibal
Sedalia
Denison
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper
Mississippi
Chicago
Central
Illinois
Michigan
Kansas
St. Louis
Emigration opportunities at 96 Main Street and Missouri lands
A promotional note describes Hackathorn Co offering a lunch counter for farmers at 96 Main Street while advertising 1 200 000 acres in Central and Southwest Missouri for sale by the Atlantic and Pacific Railway Co. Prices range from 3 to 12 dollars per acre with seven years credit and free transport from St Louis. It urges migrants from all points to move to a land of fruits and flowers with climate soil timber and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. “Dodge
St. Nicholas
Scribner & Co
New York City
Joseph Berolzhime
Travelers Insurance Co
Hartford
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Philadelphia
Chas. Wilson
Cleveland
Nelson Doty
Charley Doty
Dave Doty
John Caster
John Shuey
Beck’s
Bill Garman
Missouri
Atlantic & Pacific Railway Company
South-west
St. Louis
A. ‘Uck
Wilhoff's Tonic and Cure for Fever and Ague
An advertisement touts Wilhoff's Tonic as a long studied remedy for malarial fevers. It claims to cure chills, enlarged spleen, hepatitis, congestive chills, and neuralgia, praising safety and rejuvenating effects without poison or harsh ingredients. It markets benefits to men, women, and children with renewed vigor and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhoff
Missouri Pacific Route Promoted for Westward Travel
Whittlesey endorses the Missouri Pacific Railroad as the quickest safest direct westbound link from St. Louis to Missouri Kansas Texas routes and Texas connections via Sedalia or Vinita. Appeals to readers planning to migrate to Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado Utah Wyoming Nevada Oregon or California. Provides agents contact in Buffalo New York St Louis Missouri and notes on schedules and connections. Also promotes cod liver oil products from Hazard Caswell as a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Oregon
California
Wyo
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
Missouri, Kansas & Texas RailWays
Freieht
Chicago
Quines
Hannibil
R’y. Bea
Gen’ Eastern
Broadway
New York
D._ Re. Wrixiasts
Clark Street
Now -Lilley
Ouis
Gxée
Hannibal, Mor
Genk Freight W
Ag’t
Hazard & Caswell’s
Caswell, Hazard,&Co
S. D
Isaac Bucklen & Son
Khart
Ind
Dre
Chambers- Bt
New-York
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Round Town
R. K. Mann
Onsterver
Good
Opera House
Bret Harte
C. A. Strong
Jackson Street
Isaac Grimes
Ohio
N. B. Place
No. 3
Toledo
Pomeroy
OsservEn
W.H. Quaife
Marion Street
Geo. W. Best
Geo. Shick
Goshen
Postoffice
Elkhart, Ind
R. K. Brush
P.M
Edward Giles
H.C. Wright & Co
N. Freedman
Hoke & Kirk
Dodge’s
Hackathorn& Co
Mack
Whittlesey
Wureee
Beardsley
New Boot & Shoe Store
J. L. Wolf & Steiner
Josava Tyler
Sizas Batpwre
J. F. Foxe
M. Minnich
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Rafer Beardsley
Wiliam
Eo Rae
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