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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1876
Page
3
The revival interest remains unabated as crowded houses fill Harmony venue last week. The Hunkidori Troupe performs nightly while the year opens with strong anticipation for canvas events ahead.
Rev Schmoll preaches at German Church. L A Burnett visits city as a Republican candidate for State Treasurer. Father Wright praised for 45 years of service. Porter Carrishers leaves Wingate shop for Strong store. Prof Welch the phonologist visits and earns praise. Sheriff Yocum of Kentucky calls. Rev Burt Bridges delivers sermon. Mrs Ida Warner dies aged, interred in Ohio. Subscriptions to the Echo urged. Complaints about babies during sermons. Weather jokes about mild winter. Warnings about spurious Indianapolis and Richmond bank bills. Local ad notes for Silver Gray song and publisher promotions. Court visit notes at Bowling Green. Cromwell House praised for meals.
A violent burglary occurred while Mr. T. was away. Two or more assailants entered by the main street door, forced a blanket over Mrs. T, searched a pillow for a pocketbook, and took over two ty-five dollars. Mrs. T. was left under bedding, nearly dead. Mr. T. returned at nine and summoned aid. The crime is described as bold and premeditated, with suspects known to be familiar with the house.
Wayne county clerk faces deposition over intemperance as bondsmen withdraw support. Rev. Atkins of Greencastle, a persuasive young preacher, delivered several sermons at the M E Church last week, convincing many to embrace Christianity. His Sunday talk argued that spiritual profit surpasses earthly gain, celebrating the Christian hope and eternal building in heaven. Other local figures, Pliny F. Sharp expanding hats stock, Hon. Travelick and Mr. Lansing spoke on finances and greenbacks, with a greenback club organized for future efforts.
A fragment describes an individual traveling under the name Newton who persuaded a landlord at the Merchant's Hotel to provide lodging until Washington news arrived. The text references Burnett as an assumed name and suggests a two year stay.
The piece notes a dispute over Will D. McCullough assigned to the Cinders column of the Miner and denies he authored a poetry piece. It accuses him of handling vulgar items, while denouncing the Star Clothing House as headquarters for the editor and asserting the editor did not write the contested verses. A shooting tournament details prizes at Graham's Billiard Parlor with W. Owens winning 116 and J. Britten close behind. Presbyterians host a Town Social with auctions of dust and coffee. Dr. Price buys coffee for 25 cents. Minutes record petitions and city finance notes, including property road and tax issues for Brazil.
An elderly man enters a Griswold Street office with a soldier coat and hickory staff asking for a man named Johnson. A heated exchange ends with the old man leaving after a door dispute and a blunt remark about finding a Johnson. A coal-scuttle later descends stairs as he exits.
TI advertises loans on improved farms from 3150 and up for several years with no life insurance or trust deeds required. C BE Hostorn lists corner Fourth and Main Terre Haute as contact. Also promoted religious revivalist sermons sold by authorized agents, Geo H Stonehart handling Posey Van Buren and Brazil townships with orders to be given.
An advertisement touts Castoria as superior for colic wind worms and constipation and claims Centaur Liniment provides certain relief for rheumatism sprains stiff joints and burns. It notes White Liniment for people and Yellow Liniment for horses and animals.
Well watered and well improved tract near Lena on the T and St L K R line. Abundant iron ore presence. About 200 acres offered at a bargain with good terms. Title declared perfect. Apply to Echo office for further particulars.
Notice announces completion and testing of a new steam figuring mill in Ashboro. It invites farmers to call and be convinced of satisfactory operation and urges settlement of all debts to James Shaw promptly.
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