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Newspaper
Elkhart Observer
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1873
Page
3
The Elkhart column reports on illnesses and recoveries including Mr. Dever and Miss Hattie Bean, plus public school timing and a Barnum show visit. It covers lectures by Addie Ballou, local business notes, bond plans, and social visits, with remarks on health, travel, and city improvements.
The South Bend Tribune reports an assassination attempt on nation peddler Farr between South Bend and Mishawaka. The event, though delicate, shows daring on a busy road. Farr, described as a good fellow, may gain notoriety and boost sales. DeWing, it is now your turn.
The Board of trustees met with H C Wright as Clerk. The Marshal was ordered to notify the railroad to remove the watch-house from Middlebury street. A petition asking bonds of 2000 dollars for cisterns for fire protection was referred to Auditor A M Tucker to assess sufficiency. John West was removed from night watch. The Marshal reported receipts of 366 dollars and costs of 360 78 receipts for 155 days at 1.50. The Democratic Union cited Lew Iddings restitution of 8000 dollars. discussion notes auditor error and calls for accountability.
John Clause and Mrs Elmira Willis and William F Bloom and Susan Cripe have been licensed to marry in a formal civil record.
Goshen notes report W C Childs moving to Indianapolis and May Noble leaving for Ft Wayne conservatory. A Sabbath school picnic near New Paris is planned for next Saturday the 6th. A shooting incident at Pronnet's saloon ended with the bullet striking the ceiling. Court lists eight grand larcenies and other charges including burglary assault and forgery. A Solomon's creek picnic near Benton drew large turnout and warm weather with speeches songs and abundant dinners.
Post office notices at Elkhart Indiana list unclaimed letters including Armstrong, Barns, Angell, Davis, Elisha Davis, Lillian Enos, Foster J D Funk, Green, McLilian Cassius Seaman, Manheimer, White, Macey, Stutsman, Mrs Samuel, and more. To claim, apply with date of list and request advertised letters. items held one week.
At the residence of Mr. Shick in Elkhart Indiana on August 28 1873 by S H Rhodes Mr Jerome McBlane wedded Miss Florence B Shick both of Elkhart The ceremony joined a local couple in a private marriage.
Miller's at 103 Main Street offers various hair goods described as unexceptionable. Maxon Palmater & Co handle lumber shingles and planing, while H Wright & Co promote a new brand of A shingles. Post advertises extensively and promises are kept. Wall paper, picture frames, chromes, oils, paints and related items are said to be in immense stock.
The partnership under J. L. Wolf & Co is dissolved by mutual consent. J. L. Wolf is authorized to collect all bills and pay all debts. Elkhart September 1, 1873. Wolf will continue boot and shoe sales at the old stand after selling dry goods to J. L. Brodrick.
Local merchants announce new fall stock at Meader's including boots and shoes at cost for the season and gaits and gaiters for a dollar. Hoke & Kirk promote shawls carpets clothing and a bargain cook stove with bedspring. Observer office offers mercantile printing services and a reader ad seeks $500 loan. Caswell Hazard tonic Ferro-Phosphated Elixir Calisaya advertised for appetite and fever prevention.
Reports from many parts of the country indicate fires are occurring almost daily. The notice urges all to insure property with leading fire and life companies. It also advertises Fish & Griggs as representatives and promotes a bargain policy offer. The ad lists various uses for Whittlesey remedies for stomach, worms, constipation, liver and kidney issues, heart, lungs, and other ailments.
A jumble of overdue accounts pawn broker ads ague syrup testimonial and sale notices. Includes 22 acres of land for sale near the city with optional five acre division and listings of wagons harness plows and farm implements. Also mortgage caution pay up and bond default warnings.
E H Keene and Son offer a large stock of affordable furniture close to Marvin's grocery in Elkhart with parlor sets lounges chairs and more. M F Savey advertises a 122.5 acre Pinkerton farm two and a half miles west of Elkhart with 80 acres improved priced at 4500 with 2000 cash and five year balance at 8 percent. A W Luparp lists a Cassopolis grist mill in Cass county six miles south of Cassopolis plus two related farms and orchards with winter wheat potential and favorable water power.
In these days of adulteration of food it is well that every person should pay attention to what he purchases for the family table. Hackathorn & Co. at 96 Main Street employ a first class baker and use only the best materials in bread, cakes, and pies. Readers may rely on neatness and cleanliness when dealing with Hackathorn and Co.
The Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Company offers 1,200,000 acres of land in Central and Southwest Missouri at $3 to $12 per acre, on seven years' time with free transportation from St Louis to purchasers. Climate soil timber mineral wealth schools churches and law abiding society invite emigrants to this land of fruits and flowers. For particulars address A. Tuck Land Commissioner St. Louis Mo.
The notice promotes Hackathorn & Co. lunch counter at 96 Main Street for farmer customers and regular shoppers. It also advertises Missouri Pacific Railroad excursion rates from St. Louis to Denver in summer 1873, highlighting western routes and Texas connections with maps and timetables available from agents in Buffalo and St Louis.
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