03 Aug 1893
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Newspaper
Brazil Democrat
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1893
Page
1
A local initiative offers free bread for the entire August month after arranging with a prominent bakery to supply loaves to residents. The city announcement promotes community aid and emphasizes access to fresh bread during the promotional period.
A campaign urging customers to obtain bread at no cost through purchases. It states that one loaf is free with every dollar spent, whether in one bill or multiple, and twenty five cent purchases qualify as a loaf. The text claims the policy does not alter individual item prices and encourages trading to receive bread for free.
A Vigo county anecdote describes rats drinking from a bottle as part of a tale, followed by a report from T. H. Express about Norton Creek Coal Company appointing William M. Hamilton as receiver. The notice notes the company’s assets and a pending August resumption of business, plus a Clay County Medical Society meeting set for August 6 in Brazil with physicians invited.
In Vigo county Lockport neighbors recount a shooting after a dispute between Dr. L O Griffiths and saloon keeper Philip Leberer. Leberer wounded in the right breast but expected to recover. Griffiths jailed on $1000 bail.
Funeral services were held at the United Baptist Church for a local member. The service took place at 2 o'clock on Tuesday with burial at Cottage Hill, reflecting the community’s mournful observance.
Local reports credit Friday night rain with reviving drought stricken corn in Cory Brazil and nearby sections. Farmers foresee the largest yield yet with several more showers needed to secure a record crop. Also noted are bank suspensions and a Black-Rosnow land deal ending in dispute over a $500 payment. A Daggett widow holds $10,000 cash as a private banker with perfect repayment history.
The case of Cooprider capitulating to authorities after the Middlebury homicide proceeds to a Clay City preliminary hearing set for Thursday at 10. He reports under guard at home after an unusual agreement with the state. Public questions arise over concessions granted to him versus other prisoners. Additional items note Epworth League festival plans, Old Settlers meeting, and local accident reports including powder explosion injuries at Stringtown and Ferdinand.
Local residents and visitors from Brazil and Chicago populate a scattered bulletin. Highlights include changes in county asylum salary, school hires J F Beamer Olive Miles Kate Tapy, and land division in Lydia Black estate. Police and civil service mentions accompany a Sunday school anecdote ending with a humorous misquote about David and Goliath.
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