Union Spy and Elkhart News Fill Local Pages
Elkhart items report the Union Spy play drawing crowds at Conleys Hall and the town preparing for a busy fall with improvements, church construction, street work, and council actions. The Presbyterian church plans a $15,000 cross shaped building with modern lighting and 600 seating, while trustees approve sidewalks and railroad crossings and the town adds a new warehouse conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. Barton
Chicago
Second Street
Geo. Antiss
White Pigeon
B. F. Swinehart
5. M. Crissman
F. B. Pratt
Franklin and
Main Sts
Local dramatic showcase draws on home talent
The notice invites readers to witness a magnificent drama with all performers from the community. It promises superior local acting and urges attendance, claiming a view of a single tableau will repay the admission price.
New School House To Be Built South Of Railroad
The Board of Trustees appropriated 8000 dollars for a new school house south of the railroad. The school board directed Mr Coo kingham to prepare a drawing. The main building will measure 36 by 50 feet with a 16 by 24 foot projection, two stories high, and a belfry will surmount the structure.
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Nix
Geo Niles
Union Spy
Mr. Truby
Oxser-Ver
Geo. Call
M. F. Shuey
Conley’s Hall
J. B. Fowler
Waterloo
Presbyterian Church
Muzzy & Sage Bros
B. S. Enos
Fred. Shaffer
Geo. Green
Clifton House
Elkhart
Clifton
Laporte Argus
Goshen Democrat
Benton Harbor
W. B. Hess
Plymouth
Hess
Frank Cheeney
Concord
N. H
Lake Shore Road
Chicago
Grant
Greeley
J.W. Kellogg
Main Street
Cookingham
Kelloge
P. P. Cookingham
Sage
South Bend
J. F. Kirby
E A Sherwood Political Shop Opens at 94 Main Street
Mishawaka business launches anew under Benjamin Babb in charge. The stock includes school books blank books stationery wall paper and a large news stand. Located at 94 Main street the venture invites public inspection and mentions the owner Tom Sheriff balancing many ventures.
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E. A. Sherwood
Mishawaka
Benjamin Babb
Lake Shore Road
Main Street
Married in city with clumsy boast of wealth and crime
In a Sept. 2 wedding at the bride’s home Rev. J B Fowler officiated for A R Bearpsley and E F Baldwin. The report hints at Fowler’s alleged conspiracy to rob Silas Baldwin’s family, yet ends with the marriage bringing a richer prospect for the Baldwin household.
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J. B. Fowler
A. R. Bearpsley
E.F. Baldwin
Fowler
Silas Baldwin
Beardsley
List of Letters Remaining in the Elkhart Post Office
Post office list dated September 25 1872 shows names of missing letters including Beals Brown Clark Goard and Whitmore. Advertised letters require the recipient to call for letters and provide the list date. Letters stay in the office one week before advertising. R. K. Brush P. M.
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Elkhart
Ind
Bedford
Chas Beals
W Hoffman
John Bailey
Monroe Harria
R Brown
Nettie Leonard Fannie Beardsley
McGrath Patric Barnes
MacKinzie
F Cummins
Plum Guy
Covert Chas
Robertson
P Cotter
Andrew Smith
Geo P Catlin
D Stilson
D Cutler
Sandy Joseph Clark
Lizzie
Taylor J K Collins
Martin Villa
Geo F
Fulbergon
Charity White
M Finfrock
A H Whitmore
Geo Goard
Edward Whithead
Granson
Goard Edward 2
Manning
Wright Rose Valley
R. K. Brush
P. M
Indiana
Michigan
Shuey & van Fleet
J. W. Sarry
Gen. Agt
Local Notices Inform On Prices And Availability
An old boot and shoe dealer questions why Meader & Co. can sell boots and shoes so cheap. They advertise a Congress Gaiter for 1, a woman's Calf Shoe for 1 75, ladies Polish Gaiters 1 50, and a man's fine Calf Boot hand made for 6 50. Also notes E H Keene offers furniture at reasonable prices in Kahler's block, Main street.
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Meader & Co
Congress
Meader
E. H. Keene
Kahler
Main Street
Brodrick Bros
Elkhart Adverts and Medical Notice from 1872
The notice promotes Dr. Fish of Rochester Cancer Infirmary treating cancers without knives, with purging and pain minimal. It also advertises Meader & Co Boots and Shoes, Hackathorn & Co bakery and lunch counter, a large willow ware stock, fall and winter goods, and an agent recruitment drive. Broad product ads include Millinery, initial note paper, hats, clothing, and a clearance sale at Brodrick Bros. 88 Main St.
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Fish
Rochester Cancer Infirmary
Rochester
N. Y
Clifton House
Elkhart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elkhart House
Circuit Court
Tousley
Grand Jury
Jackson Street
Greeley Organ
Major Cripps
Indianapolis
Peru
R. I
A. D. Brown
L. L. Smith
Imperial
London
Royal
Liverpool
Girard
Philadelphia
Westchester
International
Continental
New York
Brown
Godlove
Orth
Slney
P. Swartz
Edwardsburg
Mich
Observer
W. H. Tucker
Chappaqua
Mack Hackathorn
Dr. Cummings
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Dean Swift
Hiram Goodspeed
High Street
J.D. Dever
F. L. Collins
R. D. Braden
J. H. Butterfield
J. H. Hutchison
R.H
Elkhart Gas Co
John Bemberger
H. C. Wright & Co
Chase & Kent
Gore & Vanderlip
Pigeon Street
Samuel Ruple
Main
Vistula
Messrs
Arisman and
Collins
Madison Street
McDonald Street
Hall
Kelvin’ Grove
A. R. Bearpszey
Tom Sheriff
Hackathorn & Co
Hackathorn and Co
Call
Mack
James Miller
Muzzy & Sacre Bros
Truby’s
Richley’s
Dway
Jacob Mish
Simonton
Nosicke
William Wilkinson
Elkhart County
Sipposha
Geo. W. Best
Isaac Bucklen
Main and
Jackson Streets
Elkharts
Jules Robins
Jamaica
Holland
California
Catawba
Trandequoit Wine Company
Central Prescription Drug Store
Isaac Bucklen & Son
M. Truby
Elikhart
Florence
Truby Library
Adamson Bros
Lo. Knox
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