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Newspaper
Wakarusa Weekly Sun
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1876
Page
3
Grain prices and farm notes mix with local business ads and community updates. Mentions Wheat Corn Oats prices, Custer death claim, political outlook, hotel partnership, and Goshen dining, with local merchants Wernts Sellers Bateman Childs and a talk on the poisoner of the period.
A village editor promotes incorporation of Wakarusa for economy and self direction. It would shield school construction costs, retain local road and school funds, and allow prudent use of funds, arguing for growth and order ahead of broader township sharing.
Hine and Stephenson hold the rights to American or Driven Wells in Elkhart County and warn against using such wells by others or their agents. A royalty of ten dollars is due on all wells put down by unauthorized parties, with suits possible in United States Courts if unpaid. S. C. Harrington of Wakarusa is authorized to receipt for the royalties. July 13, 1876.
The excerpt reports a July 4 smoke incident where Miss A Lamb was badly scalded cleaning jars, and a marriage of Charles Richmond to Malinda Fike on July 7. It also notes local legal figures, a mower injury recovery, a birth, and a Bremen visit. The Hayes and Wheeler Club urges farmers to join and support peace and liberty. An upcoming July 20 excursion to Kansas is advertised along with Dr Herring Veronica Lung Extract.
An old advertisement from C. W. Bateman’s promotes a variety of freak and unusual fruits alongside canned fruit. The notice highlights diverse selections and shop specials.
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