Local notes and political chatter on August 20 1874
A fragmentary local page from August 20 1874 records political commentary on the People's Ticket, concerns about disease and drainage in St. Joseph, and notices about local tradesmen. The item mentions a mayoral disposition, postal issues, and editorial attribution to publisher Bug.
Public Schools Progress Highlighted by Local Writer
A longtime observer reflects on a decade of growth in the common school system. He praises advances in education and urges continued duty to children and teachers, noting substantial improvements without detailing all prior years' changes.
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St. Joseph
aWwefaie
Horror Sun
School improvements and calls for parental support
An editorial notes new school buildings, equipment, and the Normal and Institute system as signs of progress. It urges better engagement by patrons, teachers, and officers, and suggests monthly meetings with music to improve relations and a policy of direct discussion with educators before judging them.
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Gay Monthly
Paitom
Tax Liberal and People's Ticket Win Broad Support
The Liberal and People's Ticket meet with general approval as supporters back their platform. Community leaders praise the coalition for presenting clear fiscal plans amid local debates.
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Tax
People’s Ticket
Neusham Buys Wagon and Carriage Shops on Waterford Street
Samuel Neusham purchased the Wagon and Carriage Shops of C. Eyer on Waterford Street and will maintain a full stock of all items in the wagon and carriage line.
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Samuel Neusham
Eyer
Waterford Street
Grand Jurors for September Term of Circuit Court
A list of grand jurors for the September term of the Circuit Court, commencing the first Monday in September 1874. Names include Noah Shoup Elkhart. Levi Arnold Jackson. James Lloyd Concord. William Kriechbaimn Bango. John F. Rigglesy Jefferson. O. F. Wood Osolo. J.D. Lake Union. Sheriff Elkhart J. I. H. M. WALK WALK BROS Goshen.
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Noah Shoup
Elkhart
Jessie. Vale
Benton
Joseph Zolinger
Clinton
Levi Arnold
Jackson
James Lloyd
Concord
William Kriechbaimn
Bango
Sey
Jefferson
F. Matin
Auddlls
A. .P. Wright
York
O. F. Wood
A. D. Stump
Union
J.D. Lake
Locke
Joan W. Tees
Sheriff Elkhart
Petit Jurors
Elkhart Corcutt Court
Eli Stiver
S. T. Cline
Ole Jackson
Peter S. Fetters
Harrison
J. BR
Jacob Stair
Peter Fink
E Olive
EH. M. Winegar
Benj. F. Hey
Washington
Chas. . Wood
Osolo
T.F. Root
Cleveland
Michael Dausman
John Slabaugh
Trade notice announces sale and new partnership
The seller states they have sold all dry goods and groceries to John Wire and used the proceeds to buy tools from W E Pidge. A first class tinner, Isaac Ritsmond, has been secured, and the seller is ready to resume operations.
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John Wire
W.e.pidge
Isaac Ritsmond
Eave Troughs and Roofing Work Offered in County
A local contractor advertises all kinds of eave trough and roofing services promising top quality at low prices. The snippet notes affordable workmanship compared with other shops in the county.
Tin and Copperware Line and Manufacture Offer
A notice outlines a business named for producing tin and copperware in line and manufacture. The ad emphasizes craftsmanship and product range, inviting inquiries from potential customers and partners seeking durable metalware.
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Bug
Blacksmith
Samuel Neusbaum
Wakarusa, Ind
H. M
Walk Bero’s. Druggists
Goshan Bakery
Gqoshen
Bro’s. Goshen
Crockery
Owne
Matthew
S. Ever
Wakarusa