Local merchants honor Mr Watts with plush rocker gift
Yesterday on Mr S J Watts birthday traveling salesmen gathered at his home in Brazil Indiana to present a plush rocker as a token of esteem. Breas es John's and Al Bryson organized the purchase with many local men contributing including B C Miller Wesley Jessups James Lice RC Orman A B McDonald Frank McGiania C M Spencer and others. A surprise gathering with ice cream baskets and treats followed as families joined for a brief social hour. Additional notices promote local sales and shop offerings including Patance Dreax on North Walnut street and John G Bryson's for doors sash glass and oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cray Urry
S.J. Watts
Watts
John
Mr. Watts
B.C. Miller
Wesley Jessups
James Lice
RC. Orman
A. B. McDonald
Frank McGiania
C. M. Spencer
W.T. Barnet
Ettie Strother
Daugter
Terre Honte
Martha Graber
Sack
Nellie Brown
Dora Vinney
Flora Allee
Helle Champer
Fannie
Pet Conley
Mitie Hurst
Mack Willianton
James
Hany Black
Local society notes and marriages dominate city life
Hon F J Hobieson and wife visited the city Tuesday. Mrs Fisck McClelland and children visit Sullivan. Squire Ackelmire in Minnesota for a railroad contract. Drainage Commissioner Buckallew on unofficial city business Saturday. Mrs John E Prather attended a Noblesville wedding this week. Abe Bolkey returns to Siegel clothing. S M McGregor and wife back from Hot Springs Arkansas feeling better. Only one marriage license issued last week Charles Raab and Nannie Riddell. Meadames Middleton Wilder and Hubbard attend state W C T U convention at Bloodington. J W Keith in Detroit to California for common-sense cult adjuster Chas Babbitt in Pueblo Colorado visiting family. Invitations out for Leila Wilbite and Houston M Johnson wedding June 2 at Presbyterian church. Lou Dison injured after falling from hand-car on pew railroad line. Ernest Keith to represent the University at the Delta meeting in Lomixville next August. George Roosey fell near Kahn's and injured hip. Postumator Roberton and wife celebrate 20th anniversary. Lon Dixon encounter about railroad ownership and city Brazil joke. Jess Hussey to be Adams Express and American Express agent. two offices to operate. Thomas McQuade thanks for A Q T convention papers. Ancient Order of Hibernians reports bendership up to 159175 and totals show strong activity. Rev Middleton unites W B Schwartz and Victoria Wheeler in marriage at parsonage after morning service. The newlyweds reside on East Church Street near the Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.J.& Hobieson
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Charles Raab
Nannie Riddell
Meadames Middleton
Wilder
Hubbard
W.C.T. U
Bloodington
J. W. Keith
Detroit
Mich
California
Jane Jat
Ernest Keith
DePauw
Delta In Delta
Lomixville
George Roosey
Kahn
Robert Can
Lon Dixon
Tr. S. Wrench
Lon
Dixon
Crane
Brazil
Prohibition Party at County Convention in Brazil Indiana
A Prohibition party meeting in Brazil highlights the push for temperance reform. L P F Ambrose chairs. J A Strong and H W Bullock serve as secretaries. Resolutions condemn liquor licensing and local option, call for a party to advance prohibition, and endorse the W C T U. Central committee includes Major C W Moss and twelve others. delegates and alternates named for state convention. Also notes unrelated local notices about church committee appeals and a tinware sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
L. PF. Ambrosci
J. A. Strong
H.W. Bullock
Sherfey
Meser
Stankerd
Ambrose
Harman
United States of America
Republic
Efort
Prohibition Party
Dramshop
Central Committee
Major C. W. Moss
Center Point
Dick Johnson
L. Carter
Sugar Ridge
DO. W. Hays
Washington
Wai. Murbarger
van Beren
Joseph Siddons
Brazil
Wm. Prather
Jackson
H. W. Bullock
Harrison
Josiah Warner
Hutchtson
Poeter
Taha Pappy
Judge Smith
Wm. Hu
Sonn G. Berson
Trade Palace and Shattuck's offer in Brazil Indiana
A bustling city page lists Trade Palace promotions on parasols and spring goods, Shattuck's lunch specials opposite Turner's hall, and McDowell Lumber Co nails and hardware. It notes diverse local events from strawberry festivals to baptisms, and announces trains on the C. M. C. railroad next week, plus regional notices and solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Peevine
McDowell Lumber Co
Shattuck’s
Twener’s Hall
Kang
Jaxx G. Brison
Karzay Brow
Goto McDowell Linmber Co
Turner’s Hall
Shattuck
Kruzan Bros
Trade Palace
McDowell Lumber Company
Iull
Henning faces hangman as court denies new trial
John C. Henning reacts to the Supreme Court’s refusal of a new trial, admitting fear of the gallows and blaming Parke county pressure. He forgives enemies, praises Sheriff Harper, and insists his four children remain his focus. He gestures toward sending messages from prison while denouncing Emma Oliver and Anna Vollmer, and references a fortune tied to a spinster aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John C. Henning
Crawfordsville Star
Henning
Courtney
Montgomery County
Brazil
Terre Haute
Mack
Jacob Early
Rockvifle
Emma Oliver
Anna Vollmer
Phad
Crawfordeville
Parke County
Stout
Fenra
San Good
Anus Vollmer
Aona
Spineter
Tony
Jst
John C. Heaning, Jr
Chrisman
Harper
Bill Henkie
Rockville
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Tiea Bay Gants Chen
Witchias
Ty Feliqua
Brattin
Jobs W.zegler
George W. Widdell
Zeller & Riddell
American Line
Irom Brasil
Mac
Ind
The
City Mills
C. Ball
Ill P
Blair
Attorrey
Indiana
Clay
Officaio
Wibgete
Angel Lote
Shattick’s
Buty Properties
Chaser
Patance Dreax
North
Walnut Street
John G. Bryson
Kaun
Chas. Babbitt
Preblo
Colorado
Mather
Leila Wilbite
Houston
M. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Lou Dison
Sriedy
Pew
Jess B. Hussey
Adams Express Company
American Company
American Express Company
New Railroad
Adans
Vandalia
Thomas McQuade
St. Paul
Mion
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Middleton
W.B. Schwartz
Victoria. Wheeler
A. B. Wheeler
Mrs. Schwartz
East Church
T Street
Clothier
J. E. Sherley
Shottuck’s
New Road
Kan
Clay County
E. M
Fara
Perry Township
Herman Ahleweyer
Behromyer
Krozan Bros
Indianapolis Reutinel
Chicago and Indians Railroad
Chicago
Fair Lake
la Croma
Lake Shore
Brazil Building
God Fifty Center Totel Amaud
Will P. Blair
J. P. Hysung
David Brackney
Theodore Button
Charles Colson
William Ferguson
West Main
Ietreet
Supreme Tower
Busineas
C. B. Proudfoot
Staunton
Knightsville
Harmony
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Proudfoot
Social Culture Association
Hiram Teter
Robert Fisher
George A. Byrd
Stewart
T. N. James
Clay County Abstract Company
J. M. Hoskins & Co
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