06 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Brazil Democrat
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1886
Page
1
Local ad promotes Kruzan and Bros offering groceries dry goods and footwear at low prices. Shoppers urged not to forget bargains on boots and shoes with emphasis on affordability.
A chaotic mix of ads and notices from Brattin's Jewelry Store and New Home agency plus hundreds of short items. Mentions of Knights of Pythias, local robberies, upcoming picnics, sewing machines by W. W. Henderson, railroad changes, school seating inspection, marriages licenses, fires, and unclaimed letters in Brazil Indiana post office dated August 4 1884.
Local reports center on Win. F. Bagot, once with the Jeffersonville Penitentiary and a shoe firm, who left home with a girl named George Twomey amid rumors of elopement. Bagot allegedly took $200 and forged an $800 note. his wife awaits news while a telegram confirms no word from him.
A Brazilian party traveling by C LC railway met Attica excursionists at Sugar Creek then toured Brazil’s rolling mill and electric works. Mayor Brattin of Attica welcomed Brazilians, praising rail lines and promising friendship, as the visiting party enjoyed socializing, sightseeing, and a coal mine ride before returning home.
On Saturday night War Meek of Newburg and Sunday morning Samuel Melton of Staunton were found mangled on Vandalia railroad tracks. An inquest suggested Meek died intentionally after marital strife, with train engineer John McKeever testifying the engine hit an object near Newburg. Melton’s body, found near Staunton, appeared accidental and due to drink. Public notices include city council actions on sidewalks, street repairs, and public works including steam heating in schools.
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