Davis Blood Purifier advertised for Bright's Disease and urinary trouble
An 19th century advertisement for William C. Davis Blood Purifier claims to treat Bright's disease, urinary issues, constipation, biliousness, indigestion, and female weakness. It asserts liver and bowel regulation, touts numerous testimonials, and provides price as $1 per bottle with Brazil Indiana origin and multiple local names as references.
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Bright
Davis
Wat. C
Wm. C. Davis
A. W. Turner
Wm. Spears
Jacob Morton
John Faulkner
Brazil
John Ferguson
Carlonia
Jon Starks
Rosedale
Aquilla Hixon
Atherton
Vigo County
William C. Davis
Ind
Ia Street
Herbert's
Local notices and obituaries from Clay City area
A compilation of scattered items includes subscriptions renewed by William Heacox and James Daniels, property transactions by County Assessor Lewis Miller, travel notes from Catton and Terre Haute residents, and obituaries for Elisabeth Harpe. Legal news notes a $2000 Supreme Court affirmation in Darling versus the railroad, plus prize-fighting case calls in Loyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heacox
Harwong
Dewocnar
Lewis Miller
Ridge Street
Jon Sowar
Foretold His Death in Clock’s Omen
The Rockville Republican reports a Bain brother’s tale of premonition before James Bain’s death near Hollandsborg. Two days earlier he predicted his demise as clocks chimed five, then four, then five, with his death exactly at five after the final awakening. A sale notice by J. S. Dilley closes the item.
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Rockville
James Bain
Hollandsborg
Mr. Bain
Bain
Killing at Clay City Trains Claims Lancaster Man
A man from Lancaster, Owen County, died after being struck by a locomotive near the E and L depot at Clay City on Wednesday. The 55-year-old shoemaker, intoxicated, walked onto the tracks while awaiting a train to Terre Haute and was cut by the engine, dying Thursday morning after being carried to Kline's hotel. He leaves a family.
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Clay City
Michael Geckeler
Lancaster
Owen County
Terre Haute
Geckelar
Kline’ Hotel
Desansed
INTLE'S STRANGE CASE AND Lytle'S PLIGHT
The missing sack of flour and Dave Lytle's ill health alarm officers. Lytle stole flour, was arrested, bonded, fled, and later found near death then recovered. He again escaped custody and fell ill at Water and Locust Streets, later returning home. he faces a jail cell and possible larceny charges. Also notes Holstein cattle for sale and a coal land lease near the city.
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Dave Lytle
Lytle
Tztal
Fourth
David Lytle
Jarceny
T. H. Exprasa
Jobo; Lytle
Washington Township
Attempted Jail Delivery Plot Exposed by Prisoner
Tuesday night Sheriff Ringo found a jail break plan by inmates. Two iron bars from an outlet window were pried loose. The plot was exposed by Jim Davis, a black prisoner.
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Ringo
Jim Davis
Notice to Tax Payers in Lewis and Harrison Townships
Notice to taxpayers of Lewis and Harrison townships that I will be at Clay City Ba fisna to receive the April installment of taxes on Wednesday and Thursday March 20 and 30 1803. Five cents extra will be charged for each separate receipt. Delinquent tax can be paid only to the collector who will be there with his books. Exner Mortier.
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Lewis and Harrison Townships
Clay City
Bafisna
Exner Mortier
Assessment of Personal Property Listing By Township Assessors
Township assessors begin annual effort to list personal property for taxation. County assessor will review work and enforce penalties for incomplete returns. The article notes strong enforcement and historic examples of under listing and penalties.
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Nesesaor
van Buren
Marriage License in Clark County Brings Surprise Ceremony
Charles Bail Joy and Rose Francis, a shy Vigo County girl, obtained a license in Marshall. Rose was underage, parental consent required, Justice Feenonthal officiated. The brief ceremony ended with a kiss as a bucket clattered on a nearby table startling the groom. Mrs Bailey is not yet 18. the groom is 28.
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Charles Bail Joy
Clark County
Marshall
Rose Francis
Vigo County
Charles
Rose
Mamma
Murthy
Mount Tabor Church Fight Reversed by Supreme Court
In Boone county Cir court the Mount Tabor Baptist church case ended in a reversal by Judge McCabe of the Supreme Court. Disputes since 1889 pitted divine intervention against a strong preacher as the driving force, leading to church takeovers and property clashes, with wider church strife noted before the high court ruling in Indianapolis.
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Mount Tabor
Indianapolis
Bargain Rice Sale From New Orleans
In New Orleans we bought a job lot of rice never sold for less than 84 cents a pound, offered to customers at a drastic cut. Try a pound or two at 5 cents per pound, 21 pounds for $1. Suaxsos, Fast & Sowar.
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New Orleans
Fast & Sowar
Elephant Killed After Harsh Containment at Menagerie
Tobe, a six hundred pound elephant belonging to Citcus and Menagerie wintering at Pernihia State, was killed Wednesday night after keepers decided to conquer him. He resisted multiple restraints and choked to death while chained to foundation walls. Tobe valued at $8,000. his skeleton will be sent to the World's Fair.
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Tobe
Pernihia State
Wagner Suit Tests Widow's One Third Dower Claim
Mary Wagner of Brazil sues Judge Ayres and wife in Indianapolis Superior Court to quiet title to the Curtain coal estate traced to Peter Wagner. The case centers on a widow's claim to one third of her late husband’s estate, potentially affecting multiple fractional holdings and prompting further suits. The matter recalls South Side land history and may delay road work on the Midland, Mangan and Claiborn line.
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Mary Wagner
Brazil
Alexander ©. Ayres
Curtain Coal Estate
Harper
Superior Court
Peter Wagner
Indianapolis
Cntry
McCarty Street
Belt Railroad
Meridian Street
White River
Peter
Peter Wagner, Jr
Marion Circuit Court
Ayrea
Wagner
Clay County
Largest bass debate stirs Indiana angling lore
Dennis and Gabe Tat question the record for Indiana s biggest bass as Rockville Tribune cites eight pounds twelve ounces with tales of Sugar Creek and Raccoon Creek catches. The piece notes many old fishermen claim heavier fish, while skepticism about truth and confidence runs through the column and ad snippets.
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Dennis’ Fish
Gabe Tat
Indiana
Raccoon
Sugar Creek
Rockville
Invention by Engineer Gain shown at capitol basement
Engineer Michael Gain displays an oil burning furnace invention in the capitol basement. The device uses natural draft, requires no auxiliary boiler, and aims to heat grist boilers with crude oil on natural gas. Gain claims no boiler or furnace damage and predicts popular adoption. Oil costs about $1.50 per ton.
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State House
Michael Gain
Mike
Capitol Building
Indianapolis Sentinel
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad in 1900s Ad Tone
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for fatigue low appetite and discouragement. It claims the tonic builds up the tired frame and restores appetite and endorses Hood's Pills as a reliable family cathartic.
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Hood
Post Office Established at Postelice by Wanamaker
Last summer residents of Stesrleyville and nearby areas applied for a post office at Postelice. Remonstrances from neighboring offices delayed action until the end of the month. Postmaster General Wanamaker finally established the office and James T. Carruthers was named postmaster, bond posted, and the office should be in operation soon. Citizens hope for the secure seat in a few years, fearing remonstrances from certain locals. Also includes an advertisement for English Spavin Liniment promising horse blemish cures. Sold by Fred W. Schalts, Druggist, Brazil, Ind.
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Pew
Fred W. Schalts
Gruggist
Brazil
Ind
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Geo. J. Kayser
Mm. Schweitzer
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