Wakarusa Sun notes local visits and events in 1874
The Wakarusa Sun reports on visits by Wm Miller of Goshen and Arias Martin with wife from Iowa, notes a new printer, praises Goshen’s Walker & Kidder restaurant, and covers the squirel hunt at Olive House with Jacob Gier hosting a Dutch supper. Levi Stoner surveys delinquent taxes in Locke and Olive Townships, citing a widow who sold her cow to pay taxes.
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Olive House
the Sun
Jacob Gier
Gier
Wakaruza
Levi Stoner
Bango Tp
Locke and
Olive
Stoner remembered for generous act to help the indigent
The narrator recalls Stoner’s willingness to accept fees only as obliged and his generosity toward the helpless, condemning those who distress the poor and noting the lasting impact of his example on the party or clique.
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Stoner
Proclamation by Owen St. Clair Prohibits Sabbath Hunting
Owen St. Clair M D editor of the Wakarusa Sun pledges to prosecute all persons found hunting shooting or fishing on the Sabbath under state law. He warns readers to respect the Christian religion and implies penalties for violations.
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Owen St. Clair
M. D
Wakarusa Sun
Indiana
Cornelius Terwilager Rites Mention Long Pioneering Life
Cornelius Terwilager aged seventy three died at his Olive Township residence on September 26 1874 after an illness of the bowels. An Ulster County New York emigrant who moved to the woods in 1837 he cleared a farm and raised three sons and a daughter now prospering. He served as Olive Townships first Justice of the Peace for over twelve years and held various county and township posts with broad public esteem. His loss is deeply felt. Old Squire Terwilager as he was known will be missed among neighbors.
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Terwilager
Cornelius Terwilager
Olive Township
Ulster Co
N. Y
Restored Grist Mill Reopens With New Machines
The mill announces complete repair and invites farmers and the public to try the upgraded facility. It offers 35 to 40 pounds of flour and 12 pounds of bran per bushel of wheat and can grind grist as desired. Three new modern machines, costing $1,000, are added to improve quality and output.
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Elkhart County Indiana
By order of sale from the Elkhart Circuit Court I will expose to public sale at Goshen Court House on October 24 1874 the rents and profits of the west half of the northeast quarter section 35 township 36 north range 4 east containing 80 acres Elkhart County Indiana as property of John Wire et al to satisfy a judgment in favor of Silas Roose. John W Eapert Sheriff Elkhart County Goshen Ind September 28 1874. 10 dollars.
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Elkhart
Elkhart County
Indiana
Court House
Goshen
John Wire
Silas Roose
John W. Eapert
Ind
Arrangements After Sale of Dry Goods Stock
An individual reports selling their entire dry goods and groceries stock to John Wire and describes purchasing unspecified interests or property in consequence. The notice notes a transfer of inventory and forthcoming actions related to the business arrangement.
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John Wire
First-class Tinner Isaac Ritsmond Sealed Trade
And tools of W. E. Pidge I have secured a first class tinner Isaac Ritsmond I am now prepared to put on.
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W. E. Pidge
Isaac Ritsmond
Tin Roofs And Eave Troughs Offer In County Work
Advertises tin roof and eave trough installation and repair services, claiming high quality work at competitive county rates. Promises to handle all kinds of related jobs.
Tin and Copperware Line and Repair Shop Ad
In my line and manufacture all kinds of Tin and Copperware. Stoves lined and repaired neatly and promptly. I keep on hand a fine stock of products and supplies.
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The.Wakarusa
Sun
Wm. Miller
Walker & Kidder
Arias Martin
Towa
Charles T. Greene
Charley Henkel
People’s
Shee and
Maxon, Parmater & Co
J Mayberry and CO
Court House Goshen
Ino. Maybery & Co
Goshen, Ind
J. B. Walk
H. M. Walk
Bro’s
Goshe
Wali
Sheriff’s Sale
Crockery
Queens Ware
Owe, Siarthen
C. Neal
U. S. Ever
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