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Newspaper
Brazil Weekly Echo
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1875
Page
2
The Echo reports from Brazil with editor Tile P. T. Luther and the office at North Meridian Street. Dated Thursday, October 14, 185. The item presents a brief local update from the Indiana paper.
The brief notes a small victory for Hays seen as a win for capitalists over labor, with gains for money power in Cincinnati and Cleveland through voter importation. Democrats gained in mining districts, and miners and laborers are urged to stay hopeful for a renewed effort in 1876. Resert Dark Owen is stated to be sane and released from the Asylum.
Vigo county inmates tried to break free last week but failed. James P Voonttzes, son of the Tall Sycamore, is announced to perform in Terrelaute at the opera house as Lamlet.
Warren Hesser of Terre Haute wins a $500 libel judgment against the Indianapolis Jennival Co. in Morgan County Circuit Court. The Labor Reformers of Massachusetts nominate Wendell Phillips for Governor amid currency debates signaling money power opposition. The Sherman bill for forced resumption aims at 1879. Editorials rail at Miner printing, iron puddlers, a new Douglas County Review in Tuscola, Illinois, and political corruption in Ripley and Delaware counties.
The Keun editor disclaims responsibility for correspondent views and affirms the department is open to all. It invites public discussion on all topics of interest and the dissemination of news.
Local court activity includes an assault and battery case. Community updates note travels of band to a soldiers reunion in Indianapolis and lawyers from Bowling Green attending Owen circuit court. Reports mention mail irregularities on the Brazil route and several local attorneys listed at Clay circuit court.
Bay City Michigan October 8 A house invasion at five in the morning left Mrs. Forrest horribly burned by acid. Doctors fear she will lose sight. A suspect is said to be a jilted lover of Alf Forrest. Also,ward Baren a conductor for the Detroit and Bay City Railroad, died while coupling cars. An unidentified man was killed on the Lake Shore Railroad near Ottawa Lake. The victim is thought to be from Milbury Ohio.
An account describes a mob assembling at the execution site, offering a prayer for mercy. Jesse Woodson confessed to the crime after being told further pleading was useless, and the lynching proceeded with a horse and rope, followed by a volley of shots.
The Van Buren Teachers Institute convened at Harmony Schoolhouse on October 9 1875 electing W H Atkins president C E Newhouse vice president and J W McNamar secretary for the school year. A committee formed to arrange programmes and a plank book was requested. The report outlined the day and evening sessions with a November program and adjournment.
The Nashville university bears his name after Commodore Vanderbilt donates 600000 dollars, while a Terre Haute gentleman, far wealthier in generosity, contributes twice that amount to charity, yet seeks no praise for his philanthropy in the T. H. Express commentary.
A historical note tells of a blind pupil who regained some sight after years of blindness but lost hearing and speech. The case, observed by De Gillett of the Institution for Deaf and Dumb, drew medical interest as a rapid, unusual transformation.
Readings from Coramon School discuss the Jug Rock near Shoalk two miles away. The tale speculates on its height and diameter, then shifts to a reflection on geological change and biblical creation. It notes Delano’s cabinet resignations and extols Willard Carpenter who funds a new college in Evansville.
From this date every piece of dry goods received will be marked and sold at the same low price early in the season. The Old Fogg merchant usually discounts stock at season end. We buy dry goods to sell and not to keep on hand.
An advertisement lists black cashmeres at 75 cents and 90 cents, with larger items at 81 dollars 00, 125 dollars, and 150 dollars. It notes varied pricing for fabric lengths and styles.
A fragment advertises Empress cloths double widths 35 cents, Delaines in plaid stripes and figures 12 1 2 cents, and English cord dress goods in new shades 20 cents.
The report notes a 6-4 wide selection of plaids in cloth and suitings for overdresses and fringed suits, highlighting fabric choices and stylish combinations for the season.
In street and evening shades the catalog highlights two button sets priced at 1 265 per pair with a warranty on every pair.
An advertisement lists bone corsets priced from 50 up to 275 dollars and mentions larger quantities and higher prices such as 100 corsets at 100 dollars or 150 dollars per corset, inviting readers to send for details.
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