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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1875
Page
3
Amid chaotic clipped lines a Bridgeton Fair season unfolds with panic prices and new goods at local shops. Notices mention upcoming hearings, lectures, and sales as residents plan trips to Maywood, Clark Cauvery Company, and other area vendors while officials schedule a commissioners’ court session next week.
A stream of visitors is noted in the city with names from Bowling Green, Cloverland, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Peru, Middlebury, Staunton, Centerville, Van Buren and Rockville. They travel for business, fairs, or greetings as locals report arrivals and departures, and though some plan long stays others pass through.
Will Kirtly of the Brazil House states he will commence a run if sufficient demand exists for regular trains and will call for passengers from any city orders, with details to be left at the Brazil House.
Leonard F. E. Tall died aged 2 years 11 days, son of William and Julia Hall, drawing sorrow from numerous relatives and friends. A water works test was completed successfully Monday evening. the official acceptance test is planned about a week from the coming Saturday, coinciding with the Old Settlers' meeting.
Bargains in clothing and gents furnishings at Star Clothing House owned by J. Rothschild. George F Weber back at work after illness with Ackermire Weber & Co. City school trustees decide to admit the small number of colored children pending further arrangements. A young visitor arrives at James A. McNutt’s home tied to school funds. Geo Deighan instructs attorney to recover possession of a steam press from Sam B Riley via replevin after tax sale. Brazil correspondence T H Express.
Dr Turner remains in the city for one more week at Merchants Hotel offering free examinations. Medicines sold are warranted to do as advised with a replacement bottle if they fail, though no detailed list of preparations is provided. Readers are directed to consult his bills or his conduct at the hotel for cures and services.
Hugh Stevenson 42 a Scotch immigrant with Caledonia nine died Saturday while dumping dirt near the shaft. He moved a car into the shaft as the cage descended and was killed instantly. He leaves a widow and six children. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr Fisk preaching.
Citizens of Brazil gather at Turner's Hall on the 14th for the Old Settlers Meeting planned for September 4. A committee is appointed for each township to solicit funds and provisions, with many local residents named to the panels and a request to publish the proceedings.
William H. Gifford proclaims the third annual meeting of the Old Settlers Society of Clay County Indiana will convene September 4 1875 at 10 oclock A M at the Fair Grounds in Brazil. All are invited to bring well filled baskets for an old fashioned dinner.
John Hendrix Sr. dies at 5 1/2 pm on August 25 1875 after a two year illness in Wayne County Indiana. He was born in Rowan County North Carolina and lived in Clermont County Ohio and Clay County Indiana. He married Nancy Whittaker in 1820 and later Joanna Armstrong in 1850, leaving ten children from the first marriage, seven surviving. He laid out seven additions to Brazil Indiana and was a Presbyterian member. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the family residence conducted by Rev. J H Mercer and Rev. F M Pavy. The community extends sympathy to the family.
The council created a joint committee with the water works panel to arrange a program of exercises for the completion of the city water works. The council adjourned to meet in special session on Thursday evening, August 26.
Center Pornxt August 24 1875 The Clay county Teachers Institute met August 23 at 1 30 PM by call of Superintendent A R Julian. Prof H Hicks was elected Vice President Stoke Campbell Secretary Mattie L Mercer Assistant Secretary. Prof Wm Travis led a talk on the objects of the institute. Enrollment rose from 42 to 68 as Prof B F French joins for a day or two.
Notice invites purchases from Guthrie the druggist who pledges to sell paints oils patent medicines and all goods of a first class drug house at Cincinnati prices. Also calls for applicants to run refreshment booths swings and shows at Clay Trotting Park grounds Brazil Indiana with access to a stand diagram at the Superintendent's office No 25 East Main Street. I W Sanders Superintendent. Collins Ague Pills advertised by Collins at collinsugh store with guarantee to cure fever and ague.
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