20 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Brazil Miner
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1884
Page
1
A fragmentary religious meditation by a hurt speaker detailing abuse by a pastor and the fallout of public confession. The narrator laments exposure to weather and stress, critiques secrecy among church members, urges living by love, and references scriptural guidance from Matthew and biblical light.
A collision near Morgan's Crossing fatally injured local merchant Leone Knightaville while walking along the tracks. Witnesses say he moved toward the main line thinking the engine was on the other track. he died within twenty minutes. The coroner returned a verdict of accidental death. Knightaville, a Catholic Knights of America member and respected citizen, leaves a widow and several children. The town mourns as services were held and burial followed in Brazil. The second Plains Concert of Sacred Music is announced for next Sunday in the Presbyterian church with readings by Mrs. Mary B Howey and others.
Conbinesed nant week auction offers gold watches silverware glass eyesl Es silver ware and fancy china with prices discounted. Reverend A W Michsion to preach at Harmony U B Church on January Bernadag in Jovonry. John Hendrix called to Coa Bluff after Ullness of daughter. Mrs Bien condition uncertain yet, hope remains. James released by design searcher from responsibility on mooveet as ledge fends past by the late Commercial bank.
A letter criticizes three City Council members Hui Baughman and McCollough for opposing liquor license reductions. The writer argues reducing licenses saves city costs, cites police marshals and fines, and defends voting actions while condemning anonymous critics and urging legal compliance over lawlessness.
A garbled notice from Terre Heats Indiana announces a broad reduction in rates for all stations for December and January with a return option in June. It lists obscure names and locations like J MN Lasoweeest and Terre Heats Agency.
Residents of Harmony and the Hasking Valley mine district are urged to attend a ball to raise funds for miners and their families. The event invites all friends and supporters to contribute and show solidarity with those affected by the hardship.
The report lists local figures including Whisen Monk of Dick Jehmmse town and Arthur Doster of Hawenie, with mentions of a large turkey stock and a day in September. It references Teter Frits of Tere Hout and a woman designated D, followed by a note about a wheel bias and Cleveland, all in a fragmented style.
Real estate transfers show multiple parcels traded including 10 acres in Von Bares for 31000 by Margerst T Carr and 40 acres in Washington for 1200 by Wad J F May rea. Other entries include 16 fences in Laren for 400, 40 acres in Lewle-q valued at 108, 40 acres in Ven Boren, and numerous lots and parcels traded among individuals and entities with varied prices.
A fragmentary page lists household items and gifts such as towels plates and majolica alongside a January term court notice. It mixes personal notices with late 19th century style medical cures promising cures for coughs nervousness and general weakness with references to Dr Winter and Dr Guysett. It reads like a local social column and ad space.
The notice reports deaths of John Lyon aged 42 from Kelghieville and a Breall infant daughter of 8. W. Curtis, dated December. Details are partial due to faded text but indicate local fatalities and a minor child’s death.
Fragmented OCR lists names and mentions of people visiting Worthington and Terre Haute on Tuesday. It notes a marriage licenses event and names Clark Turner in connection with a local notice. The passage is garbled but centers on social notices and civic entries from a historical newspaper page.
Case 342 details McGregor and Compion allies representing the plaintiff while defendants are addressed and Symbia A, Andere named as parties. The brief notes a writ or citation process with Plaintif versus Defendants in a legal proceeding.
An OCR damaged notice lists jobs and business hopes in Bemesd Preah, naming Kraan Bros and William T. Lee. It mentions Defend HEB, local shoppers, and a court appearance for residents of Te Bietead Todrane. The text references a trial, a canton, and a call to appear in Clay County Tennessee.
Public notice announces an executors sale of land in Lemal Adtertiments and mentions a date in December with details on the property and parties involved. The notice references boundaries, parcels, and conditions of sale overseen by the commissioners, with a claim of lawful authority and scheduling in a formal, legal register.
After December 31 1844 lands seal heaw remaining delinquent taxes. The law provides in section 64 by Revised mauen. Any portion of the tax 1884 and former year unpaid will be sold for end tom: paid portion, sod the entire tax of 1884 owing delinquent. Tames will be call with pos further notion ame pay the same imiose the above date and ave ibecueelees trouble, penalty, any ax pense of advertising. W WHITE Treasurer Clay Oe.
Memen and Lether attorneys for Bette Wallis to heirs creditors etc announce in the Estate of Willem Hild deceased in the Clay County Court January term 1885 that Loata Finkbiver administrator has filed accounts and vouchers for the estate and the court will hear creditors and claimants on a specified day why the accounts should not be approved. Costs. Dec 134 1884. Administratrix
Notice to heirs of Petes to Sell Real Estate recorded in Day County Circuit Court. William Banter, administrator of Robeson Brows's estate, petitions to sell the real estate of the deceased to pay debts. Hearing set at the next term on the 3rd day of January, 1685. Attest: Abraham W. Turfer, Clerk Guceit Court.
An OCR fragment describes the Trade Palace in Brazil Indiana offering blankets cloaks and holiday goods for women and children. It touts low prices and broad selection from Kronean Brow and other manufacturers with implied advertising for oysters and novelties.
Small dealers can buy confectionaries and toys at low prices from Shennan Fat and Sonar, with locations in Indisnapolis and Terre Haute.
A retailer advertises standard prints for 5 cents at Krucan's and 4 cent good prints. A 2 yard roll for 500 is offered at Krosan Roe. The Trade Palace at Main and Meridian promises cheap, best carpets cloths and rugs. Look for Scent Baskets for Christmas at D. Hawkies.
A fragmented estray item reports a rare towel found in Clay with unclear ownership details. The readable text notes the object and locality but lacks identifying details or a date for return or claim.
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