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have taken place in Clay county and other counties haye oporated against our interests, and have not only been prejudicial to our interests but have caused also a great deal of prejudice and ill-feeling amongst the miners where such strikes have taken place, we hereby pledge ourselves to do all we can to avert or hinder such strikes among us in the future.Whereas, In section 15 of the mining law of the State of Indiana, it is enacted that all wages due to miners or other persons working in or about the mine shall be due and payable on the second Saturday of the month after the month in which the work was done, and all payments to be made in bankable lunds in the State of Indiana; andWhereas, In section 20 of said mining law it is further enacted that it shall be the duty of the mine inspector to see that all the provisions and requirements of said mining law are faithfully carried out, and the penalties of the law are enforced against all who willfully disobey its requirements; andWhereas, Section 15 of said mining law is being openly and flagrantly disobeyed in every particular by many of the operators of Clay county,therefore, be itResolved, That we, the miners of Clay county, do call upon Mr. H. H. Richards, inspector of mines for the State of Indiana, to remember his solemn oath of office, and see that section 15 of said mining law is properly enforced at once.Resolved, That copies of the above resolutions be furnished to the Indianapolis Sentinel and Democrat, Pittsburg National Labor Tribune and local papers for publication.Daniel O’Leary theh made an address on organization, followed by Mr. Mason, after which the meeting resolved to perfect a permanent county organization by the election of the following gentlemen to office:President—Wm. Norman.Vice President—Owen Quigley.Secretary—Dan O'Leary.Treasurer—Wm. Galt.A vote of thanks was passed to the speakers, and the meeting adjourned amidst great applause and general approbation, to meet again at 2 p. m.Each locality separated then and elected delegates to meet at Klingler’s Hall at 2 p. m., where addresses were made by Wm. Norman, Daniel; O’Leary and C. A. Light. The meah, were then proyided for defending the' miners who were prosecuted for riot at the instance ef the operators during the late strike. A committee on constitution and by-laws did their work satisfactory, while all other routine business was transacted and the meeting adjourned.AdditionaJ LocalOrange Blossoms.MARRIED—Stewart—Hoskins—At the residence of the Hon. James if, Hoskins, on August 20th, at So’cloca, p. m., by the Rev. James G. Edwards, Mr. John R. Stewart, of Cloverland, to Miss Addie Hoskins, of this city.Perhaps in the history of Brazil there has never been a more brilliantassemblage of the culture and the beautiful (among the fair sex) than the concourse that assembled at the residence of Hon. James M. Hoskins on the eyent of the marriage of his charming daughter,Addie, to Mr. John R. Stewart. It would be folly on our part to speak of the many noble qualities of mind and heart that has endeared the beautiful and accomplished bride to all who know her. She has been always a leading favorite among the numerous acquaintances she has made, and perhaps no young lady in our midst has a larger circle of warm hearted friends than the accomplished bride of last evening. Her kindness, her modesty, her politeness and generous nature are such that but to know her is to love her. The audience assembled on this occasion must have numbered at least one hundred, and it was one composed of the yery eclat and intelligence of the city, who all united.in saying that it was one of. the most pleasant and enjoyable occasions they had experienced for many years. The evening eolation was one of surpassing excellence, and demonstrated that Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins understood the art of entertaining to a degree not equalled by many. In fact it was a superb supper, and it would be folloy on our part to undertake to describe it. The presents made were numerous and very fine, and evinced the kindly feeling that the numerousfriends of the bride and the groom entertained for them: 1 silver castorstand, by the bride’s father. 1 silver water pitcher, Mr. George W.Deighan. Silver butterdish, Mrs. Teter and Miss Ringo- Silver pickle-stsnd, Mrs. L. L. McGregor. Set of silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. L. B.f Pruner. Set of napkin rings, Miss Nellie Brighton. Silver butter knife, Miss Allie Shuey. Silver blitter knife, Miss Mollie Price. Silver flower stand, Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson. ^ Silver lamp, Mr. and Mrs. T, H, Smith,. Glass pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Carter. 1 pickledish. Mr. and Mrs. John Herron. Byron’s complete works, James and Cyrus Hays. Large apple, Mr. George Moore. Counterpane, the bride’s mother. Table cloth, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carpenter. Set uf vases, Mr. James Hoskins. Jr. Silver butter knife, Rev. J. G. Edwards. Donations of flowers by many friends. Mr, John R. Stewart, the groom, is a moat pleasant and affable gentleman,and is now engaged in the millingbusiness at Cloverland, this county. As a man of unquestionable business integrity and a gentleman in every sense,Mr. Stewart has no superior in this or any other county in the State, being always actuated by the highest sense of honor in everthing that passes before him. The Brazil Silver Cornet Band attended, and ren« dered some of their very choicest selections, which were greatly appreciated by the guests present. In fact, the Brazil Cornet Band is not only a credit but an ornament to our city,and one that Brazil is justly proud of. Mr. aud Mrs. James M. Hoskins, as well as the accomplished bride aud I gentlemanly groom, have every reason to feel gratified at the pronounced I respect and kindness shown them. It has been our good fortune to attend many gatherings of this kind, but we cannot recall to our memory, this morning, an event that has made so pleasant and agreeable an impression upon our mind. There was not a single thing occurred during the evening to mar the pleasure of any one. In fact Mr. Hoskins, his estimable lady and all the members of his household made it impossible ior any one to feel that they had been neglected or slighted in the remotest degree. The social season was enjoyed till a very late hour—in fact, so pleasant was the occasion that all hesitated to take their departure. It is only on rare occasions that we have so pleasant an event, and it is no wonder that the hours were allowed to fly swiftly by without any one taking note ot their departure. No two young people who have eu-tered upon the matrimonial voyage ever started out with brighter prospects—certainly none with more earnest and heartfelt wishes for smooth sailingjand a joyous journey—than the young couple who joined hearts and hands last night; ^nd when we extendour congratulations and best wishes, we ;but bespeak the sentiments of ail who •are so fortunate as to know this most estimable and noble young couple.The October term of the Clay Circuit Court meets on the first Monday of the above named month.Last Saturday was pay day, and an evident revival in trade was theconse- •quence.The Bowling Green schools open on September the Sch under the superin-tendency of Prof. M. S. Wilkinson.That mammoth horse shoe in trontof P. F. Sharp’s Shoe Store is a good sign, and displays Pliny’s enterprise as an advertiser.Dock Decker has added an additional member to his brass band. Its a boy, and Dock is beyond all question the happiest man in Brazil.The Staunton schools will this year be under the supervision of Prof. Wm. Yocom, with D. S. Maurer and Miss Lizzie Harp as assistants.The Rey. Mr. Meredith preaches his last sermon on Sunday. It will not be a farewell as the Rey. gentle* man don’t belieye hi deliyering farewell sermons.And they still continue to marry,and our friend, the Clerk, smiletk and the ministers are all wearing new coats.This is a big week: in Brazil. We have the fair, the institute, a lecture by Prof. Ridpath, of Asbury University, an elocutionary entertainment, a wedding in high life, and White’s Dramatic company.The Brazil “Blues” went over to Terre Haute for the purpose of swallowing up the “Browns,” of that city. They met their enemy and surrendered by a score of 14 for the “Browns” and 2 for the “Blues.”The Enterprise reports the death of a brother, uncle, two cousins and a grandmother of Edwin A. Rosser in Wales. The old lady was perhaps the oldest woman in Wales, being over 111 years of age.D. W. Brattin is making a special reduction in the already low prices in jewelry, and has determined to give the people an opportunity during the run of the fair to buy goods at their own figures. Mr. Bratfcin is one of those go-ahead-business men ot Brazil, and believes in advertising his extensive establishment—hence he has resolved to give all who desire an opportunity to buy goods at a great reduction. Don t tbink of going awayfrom the fair without givingthis housa visit.
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Brazil Western Mirror
Brazil, Indiana, US
Thu, Aug 21, 1879
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