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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1875
Page
2
The piece reviews changes at a Democratic paper led by Luther in Brazil Indiana, noting economy moves and a new editor. It recalls political rivalries with McDonald and the Independent party, and reports on local events including the Terre Haute Express fire damaging the building and printing stock.
The new editor Tom Ecno declares the Ecno will be a friend of labor and welcome to capital, oppose Grant and his followers, fight fraud and corruption, and pursue the greatest good for the greatest number while serving all people of the county and state.
A miscellany includes Cartixat McChosky age sixty five, Cory in Texas youth, silk fabrics, Max Punches for diphtheria, and a storied harvest in Southern California. Senator Montron will speak at Greencastle on Decoration Day May 31. Grasshoppers allegedly displace 700 Methodists in Southern Kansas. An exchange encourages concise news from correspondents while lampooning gossip and a mill worker’s crude remark.
In Terre Uuuteleh on Sunday, Bayless W. Hanna and Voorhees were confirmed in the copil church. William wondered if it would be better to wait a week or two.
The piece denounces a fraud tied to Yankton and other frontier towns, accusing merchants and the Dakota Southern Railroad of using stolen government reports to lure emigrants with fake Black Hills riches. It claims gold and silver shown were minted in Denver and doctored, urging readers not to be deceived by the deceitful hype. The editorial comments on a Democratic legislature change to sheriff sale notices, criticizing discretionary publishing and praising officers who follow law. It ends by noting the loss of sheriff sales’ visibility and the departure of supporters like Brother Wolff and Uncle Jesse Yocom.
The Tae Ecuo editor disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions. The department remains open and free for discussion of public topics and the dissemination of news.
Mr Joseph Somers and a lady attended the Odd Fellows anniversary in Paris Illinois this week. Tilton near Sharps grocery and Dr Ben Davis of Bowling Green are named for local notices. A prayer meeting at the Christian New Light church is held weekly.
A Grange committee offers condolences to a widow and children after the death of a husband and father. The resolutions order minutes to record the sympathy and request publication in the Clay County Herald and other county papers. Signed by J. M. Metov, El. C. Kitaxr, Nathaniel Tomas.
A renowned troupe visits this place for a rare and comical show this evening. It features top class talent with rare and comic acts and promises moral and instructive entertainment for all ages. Admission 50 cents, children 25 cents.
Notice to residents of Kinginville and Van Buren township Indiana that George Hollo, a resident of Indiana over 21, will apply at the June 1876 Clay county Board of Commissioners term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under a quart and allow drinking on premises. Premises located in Knight’s addition Knightsville on the north end of lot 35 fronting Chisholm Street. Wart Buren township.
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