Fire damages, weather, and shop notes from Wakarusa area
The Wakarusa Sun reports recent rain aiding farm sowing of wheat. A barn burned in Union Township by lightning and Henry Kile’s home and belongings burned, suspected incendiary. Wiman Fisher moved his boot and shoe shop to Bennett’s block on Waterford Street. O. I. Chamberlain of Elkhart visited for legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiman Fisher
Bennett’s Block
Waterford Street
Henry Kile
Madison Township
Adam
Chamberlain, Esq
Elkhart
Marriage notices from Locke Indiana in August 1874
Multiple weddings recorded in Locke Indiana with local officiants. Isaac Showalter of Will County Illinois wed Katie Bixler. Sanford Spencer married Mrs Sarah Pliley. William McGowan married Lucinda Fields. Henry Clay wed Margaret Weldy. All ceremonies occurred mid August 1874 in Locke and nearby locales.
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McGowen—Fields
Locke
Ind
Wm. McGowan
Lucinda Fields
H. F. Eby
J. P. Clay
Locke, Ind
Henry Clay
Margaret Weldy
Isaac McGowan
Sheriff’s Sale Exposes Elkhart County Property
Public sale at the Goshen courthouse on September 19 1874 from 10 am to 4 pm will offer the south half of the north west quarter of the south west quarter section 3 township 36 north range 4 east minus two acres. Property held by Mary Harrington and John C Harrington to satisfy a judgment for Theodore J Carpenter. Sheriff John W Easerr. August 22 1874.
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Elkhart
Elkhart County
Indiana
Court House
Goshen
Mary Harrington
John C. Harrington
Theodore J. Carpenter
John W. Easerr
Goshen, Ind
Grand Jurors For September Term 1874
The list names grand jurors for the September term of the Circuit Court, commencing the first Monday in September 1874. Included are Noah Shoup, Hikhart, Jessie Vale, Benton, Joseph Zolinger, Clinton Levi Arnold, yana Jackson, James Lloyd, Concord William Kriechbaim, John F. Riggle, Jefferson Co. F. Martin, Middlebury A. P. Wright, York O. B. Wood, Osolo A. D. Stump, Union J. D. Lake, Locke Jo a W. Eaprrt, Sheriff Elkhart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Noah Shoup
Hikhart
Jessie Vale
Benton
Joseph
Zolinger
Clinton
Levi Arnold
Yana ‘Jackson
James Lloyd
Concord
William Kriechbaim
Bango
John F
Local Drug Store Offers Pure Medicines At Cash Prices
Readable fragment notes a drug store in Wakarusa Indiana selling chemicals medicines teas coffee sugar spices canned fruit and grocery items. It promotes strict purity on medicines and cash sales with prescriptions handled carefully and purchases taken at highest market price for produce. Located at North Richhart Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Rikhart St. Wakarusa
Ind
Local Vendor Sells Stock Moves to Pidge Time
A merchant reports selling all dry goods and groceries to John Wire and purchasing tools from W. E. Pidge. The seller, Isaac Rits Mond, says he has secured a first class tinner and is ready to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wire
W. E. Pidge
Isaac
Ritsmond
Stoves Shown Repaired Neatly Promptly With Stock On Hand
Stove repairs described as neat and prompt with a fine stock kept on hand for immediate service. The brief notes emphasize readiness and quality workmanship for stove maintenance.
Public Notice Solicits Community Patronage in Queens
A brief notice from local business interests in Queens requests fair public patronage and support from area residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Soune
Siarthen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wakarusa Sun
Werntz & Sellers
Union Tp
C. S. Eyer
Studebaker
South Bend
Ramer
Showalter -—- Bixler
Wakarusa
S. C. Harrington
J. P
Isaac Showalter
Will County
Illinois
Katie Bixler
Sheriff’s Sale
Samuel Neusham
A.customt
Blacksmita
Samuel Neusbaum
Wakarusa, Ind
Squires
Crocckey
OS Ever
Wakarusa S
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