Wakarusa Sun July 23 1874 Highlights and Notices
The column notes local commerce and daily life in Wakarusa with prices on produce like tickleberries eight cents a quart and sugar twelve cents a pound. It mentions accidents, new goods at John Wire’s store, a planing mill, and various local tradesmen, plus editorials on wheat markets and shipping costs. A marriage of local anecdotes, trade notices, and upcoming meetings is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béck & Léib’s
Goshen
Norther
Dist
Olive Township
Jostan W. Kronx
Trus
Olive Tp
Wakarusa Furniture
Archie
The Crusaders Attacks on Elkhart Street Sidewalks
A late night mob destroys west side sidewalks on Elkhart Street injuring none but causing fictitious property losses of over a billion dollars. The attackers are unknown and a nearby bottle of strong water is noted. The Sun defends its readers and condemns such acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Street
Squire Harrington
Sold Dry Goods Stock to John Wire and Purchases Made
The fragment notes the sale of an entire stock of dry goods and groceries to John Wire and that purchases were subsequently made. The incomplete text prevents full reconstruction of parties, dates, or business details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Teanshop and Tools of W H Pidge
Advertisement notes the securing of a first class tinner Isaac Ritsmond and readiness to put into use or offer services and tools from W H Pidge in a trade context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Pidge
Isaac Ritsmond
Tin Roofs and Downspouts Workshop Offers Quality Roofing
A local tradesman advertises tin roofs and eave troughs with a claim that work is as good as anywhere and cheaper than any other shop in the county, promising comparable quality at lower cost. The note emphasizes all kinds of work offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. H Wunderlin
France
England
Russia
Granger
Tin and Copper Ware Patch Work Offered
Patch work in line and manufacture all kinds of tin and copper ware offered. Local craftsman advertises skilled repair and production services for tin and copper items, inviting inquiries and orders.
Stove Pipes and Stoves Repaired Promptly
Stove pipes and stoves lined and repaired neatly and promptly. I keep on hand a fine stock of parts and supplies for quick service.
Crockery and wares notice from Wakarusa
A brief 1874 notice from C S Ever of Wakarusa asks the public to patronize his crockery and earthenware business offering stone ware and related goods. The ad is dated July 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens Ware
E. Nel
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Wakarusa Sun
John Smeltzer
John Wire
Ike Ritsmond
Eyer
al- Bion
Noble County
John Squires
St. Joseph Co
Ernest Sallidee
Uncle John
Byron Stewart
Deis
Norice
Louk’s
Mr. Gleason
Beck & Leib’s
Beck & Leib
Crusaders
D. Squires
Teanshop
Crockery
C. S. Ever
Wakarusa
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