22 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
North Vernon Sun
Location
North Vernon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1874
Page
3
A brief notice from October 1874 requests information leading to the recovery of a missing black colt about 32 hands high with a white forehead and three white feet, reportedly last seen near Scipio. Rewards offered for tips identifying the animal or its whereabouts.
A fatal duel of two sixteen year olds in Columbus during an intermission on seminary grounds ended when a brick struck and killed young Mothershead. The incident involved a son of Dr Mothershead, a former county citizen, and a son of Col Stansifer. Both families are respected, and the community laments the tragedy.
North Vernon residents are invited to a one night only grand parlor entertainment at Whitcomb’s Hall tonight. Wenten dorf’s Minstrels and Yale’s Great English Pantomime Troupe promise varied merit with famed Yale, grand scenery, and choir vocalists. Also notes affordable Mason & Hamlin Organs with rent-to-own terms and circulars from New York or Chicago.
A ragged chronicle details the launch of a river packet named Theda or similar, crewed by Amid Harmer Robinson and a mixed crew, with plans for a spring return. The report mixes sensational notes with insurance and political aftermath as it wanders through local business theft, a dry goods store break in, and community notices.
Susan Jane scantily dressed while seeking her lover. advertises rings bracelets necklaces and gold plated jewelry at J. L. Doll & Brow, Fifth Street Wilkerson's block. They have a large stock of finger rings breast pins cuff buttons watches and related items at bottom prices. Inc. Adame offers best boot and shoe assortment in town.
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