11 Jul 1850
Page 1
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Newspaper
Daily Lafayette Courier
Location
Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1850
Page
1
A fragment from a city directory lists Ellsworth and Scott attorneys and notary public offices in the Exchange Building, Oswego Transportation Line references, Shaffer and Brother confectioners, Cook wagon maker, and various transport and canal era entities. The text names multiple firms and street locations, reflecting a bustling commercial listing.
The piece recounts a Sunday prairie fire blamed on three youths amid a web of circumstantial evidence. Accused despite protestations, the injured parties pursue a harsh prosecution while a famed defense advocate steps in to aid the innocent-seeming suspects.
A 1850 Lafayette advertisement lists Fancy Goods Hats Boots Hardware Groceries Crockery and More alongside books and stationery. It promotes a broad inventory including Ginghams lawns drawers and ribbons, various hats and caps, boots and shoes, tools, coffee sugar molasses, crockery, school books, cap and letter paper, and other items. The notice invites customers to compare Webster before buying elsewhere and is dated April 27 1850.
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