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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1876
Page
2
Candidates for prosecutor state senator representative clerk recorder treasurer and sheriff pay five dollars each, candidates for surveyor coroner and commissioner and all township offices pay three dollars. All fees are payable in advance and no name appears once as payment accompanies the notice.
Announcement from the editor asks voters to consider A T Lansing as Recorder of Clay County. Lansing stresses Greenback Democrat allegiance and pledges to perform duties honestly and fairly at the lowest lawful cost, subject to party will.
Elias C Kilmier of Harrison Township enters the race for Clerk subject to the Democratic convention or primary in Clay County. The entry notes the official party designation and the orderly process for selection in upcoming elections.
Jefferson Mcanelly of Bowling Green asks readers to endorse him as a Democratic nominee for Prosecuting Attorney of the 18th Judicial Circuit, subject to the party convention decision, in a letter to the editor dated February 9.
Summary of scattered editorial notes covering political events, state conventions, and industry remarks. Mentions include the El Paso Rail Road investigation start, the Independents’ State Convention, a request to Auditor Henderson for annual report, and various satirical quotes on current affairs. Also notes about whiskey prices, rail accidents, and upcoming Democratic and National Conventions.
The Bloomington Courier reports that a local candidate declines to run for Congress. It mentions J. G. Wis as a leading Independent delegate and notes divisions between Republicans and Independents regarding conventions and policy. The La Fayette Republican gathering rejected a resumption act repeal, while the Journal labels the party greenback. The Riga Enterprise opposes Centennial appropriation grabs and seeks Governor Wolfe's stance. Voters want clear positions.
The writer urges an early Congressional Convention in the district to nominate a true man and win. He accuses Blaine of Minnesota land grant swindle, Washburne of El Paso robbery, and targets St. Louis whisky frauds, labeling them Republican candidates for president as very bad.
Frank Winter, active in promoting Hunter and attending Republican gatherings, encountered a cold reception last Saturday at Center Point, being ignored or effectively spoked out by attendees.
In a cautious scene on Saturday the faithful avoided clear views yet rallied behind a political symbol to imply a second war rages. The crowd’s reaction suggested intense but unclear sentiment as the shirt stirred strong emotion.
The author urges voters to favor candidates with spotless reputations over longtime political hacks and hangers-on. The message condemns chronic office seekers and calls for true men to bear the party banner.
Aten W. Camren of Posey township and Calvin Lowdermilk of Jackson are delegates to both the Independent and Republican State Conventions. Mr. Carter serves as Independent central committeeman for Posey township.
Last Saturday saw a shakeup as the post master was relieved as chairman of the committee, and Frank White faced a snub. The message warns that Nick Filbeck and El Paso Hunter's chiefs may be challenged, signaling that the people intend to rule.
Post election remarks claim danger to public schools is a tactic used during campaigns. The speaker denies immediate risk and argues concerns rise around electoral periods, framing the issue as political maneuvering rather than urgent threat.
This week announces Elias C Kilmer of Harrison Township as a Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Court. Kilmer is a twenty year county resident, bilingual in German and English, with a reputation for ability and integrity.
A cautious observer notes a prospective candidate from the bloody shirt school watches the clerk’s office after grand jury sessions and informs his “rounder friends” by letter that they may be indicted. We will publish one letter in due time.
JEREERSOS BI GANLEY of Bowling Green announces in the Ecuo his willingness to be the Democratic nominee for Prosecutor in the 13th Judicial Circuit, covering Clay and Putnam counties. He is described as a capable young lawyer, with a Bloomington law school degree, fit to prosecute State pleas honorably and justly.
Fragmentary text shows disjointed notes about party delegates and appointments in Harrison Township. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate intra party scheduling and allocation issues affecting local representation.
Grex C. E. Bisideis King appeared in the United States Circuit Court at St. Louis and pled not guilty to an indictment alleging complicity in whisky frauds. Dyer claims Bab had full knowledge of the fraud and aided conspirators, and may prove the General as a conspirator.
The report notes the faithful rejected amnesty for generals Longstreet and Mosby and Gov. Brown. It criticizes the finance resolution as a failure, says delegates are mainly Republicans who left their party, and mentions internal maneuvers against B F Masten for Auditor and possible moves to defeat him at the State Convention.
Reverdy Johnson, noted statesman and jurist, died at Annapolis on the evening of the 10th at 8 15 in the grounds around the executive mansion. Born May 21, 1796 in Annapolis, he studied at St John s College and rose to prominence in Baltimore. He served as U S senator 1845 to 1842, attorney general under President Tyler, minister to England, and co authored Maryland reports.
In Clay county readers are urged to back a squire reserve favoring the unconditional repeal of the Sherman Resumption Bill the abolition of the National Banks and the issuing of legal tenders. The message warns against doubtful platforms and stresses bold principles to aid starving laborers and those out of work.
In Harrison township Clay County, over a thousand children may gain an extra spring term, with seventeen schools run by seventeen teachers. Most teachers are Democrats. four Republicans and two party-unknown. Churches include German Reformed Evangelical United Brethren Baptist Middlebury and Clay City, all hosting winter meetings. Methodist pastor criticized for low preaching rate.
Local notes report Cloverland plans for a drug store town hall and three new houses while J M Lucas will move to Cloverland next summer. A fatal accident occurred when John Abel, seeleyville worker for Jonas Seeley, was killed by a freight train after an oysters run. The piece questions alcohol and saloon influence in the tragedy.
Spring stock notes list preparatory prices for Tycoon Reps Wrappers and black alpacas mohair and Turkish brilliante at 50 cents per yard, down from 75 cents. Specialties include Ladies Ready Made Suits in Jack Alpacas and other items, bridal outfits and other goods available on order.
On Saturday March 18 1876 between 10:00 a m and 4:00 p m at the Court House door in Bowling Green Clay county Indiana rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years of certain lots in Brazil and Shattuck additions. If not sold for salvatory value the fee simple of the defendant’s interest will be offered at the same time and place to satisfy the execution and costs. Sale conducted with relief from valuation or appraisement. Dated February 15 1876 at Bowling Green Indiana. ESSE B YOCOM Sheriff C C
An old advertorial text promotes Gastoria as a stomach remedy for Croat and Sichly children, praising Castoria for Wind Cube and Wind symptoms and claiming Centaur Liniment cures rheumatic pain, sprains, burns, and swelling with separate White Liniment for people and Yellow Liniment for horses.
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