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Newspaper

Peru Free Press

Location

Peru, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1853

Page

2

Removal and news from a distant town column

Local notices report Tur Fars Pares Office moved to Shirk's Brick on Broadway. Post Master Spencer has been replaced by Samuel Coulter amid praise for Spencer. The issue also covers royal gossip, editorials about England and Corwin defenses, a North Carolina accident involving Wm. A. Graham, and a note on stamped envelopes ready for June delivery.

Tur Fars Pares Shirk Broadway and Spencer Samuel Coulter Coulter

Rail Road Accident Scores Deaths and Political Pressures

The Coroner's Jury found great carelessness by engineers and conductors on both roads and bail was set at $2,000 each. Citizens demand track exchanges or grade changes to prevent future collisions at the Chicago crossing. Observers note prior proof of fault and slow adoption of new stopping orders. Eighteen deaths with 20 to 30 wounded reported. Washington dispatches mention appointments to France and Chile. Reports from Pernambuco and Buenos Ayres describe slave smuggling and political tensions. New York notes the Uncle Sam voyage with 450 passengers and gold shipments. St Paul Minnesotan extols growth with hundreds of buildings, schools, and factories.

Surat Michigan City Centra Chicago Jervig Mason Southern Central

Ancient Lake Superior Mines Unearthed In Factories Of Time

The Lake Superior copper region reveals ancient mining traces with six ton copper masses, stone tanna grooves, ancient wedges, heat hardening and quenching, suggesting a long vanished race. Recent notes mention a Pittsburgh Visitor tale and a canal boat Bullion cargo from Penn.

Lake Superior N. E S.W Vanvalkenburg Penu Ind Toledo Rep

Anecdote of Mr. Clay and Prayer Lesson

A Kentucky Baptist minister recounts Mr. Clay visiting Bro B with a lawyer. to aid family worship the minister declares that reverence for prayer is essential and that the humble may receive support from God. The tale then shifts to criticism of Mr. Corwin amid partisan attacks by both slavery and abolition factions.

Clay Kentucky Claver Bottom Woodford Bro. B Ile Or. C Mr. C Mr. B Conttempt Meslern Winler Himn Mr. Corwin

Sentinel list of Brigadier Generals from Gov Wright noted

The Lafayette Courier denounces Gov Wright appointments as Congress driven spoils with men of lesser stature given high offices. It cites names across districts and laments Democratic principles, while calling for independence from congressional influence. A separate letter reports iron for a Peru road reaching Nobleaville to Tipton by early June.

Sentinel Gov. Wright Wm. R. Greathouse Vanderburgh County James A. Cravens Washington County Benjamin Newland Lawrence County James B. Fuley Decatur County Charles Raymon Wayne County Michael Fitzgibbon Marion County William D. Allen Putnam County John Lilly Tippecanoe County John R. Bowes Laporte County Samuel P. Edsall Allen County David Moss Hamilton County Lafayette Courier Congress Pero Ann Innranaponis Rattnoan Nobleaville Tipton

Ram Attack Leads Deacon to Slough Allegation

A humorous Arkansas note recalls Deacon B nearly toppled into a dirty slough when a ram charged him as he hummed a tune. He crawled out, cursed the ram, and, spotting a neighbor, added a cautious caveat about his wording.

Spring and Summer Goods From Philadelphia and New York

Tyner and Childers announce a large stock of ready made clothing and spring fabrics from Philadelphia and New York. They tout first season goods with wide assortments in men’s and women’s wear, urging cash payments and competitive prices in Peru, Miami County.

Philadelphia New York Atlantic Tynler & Childers Peru Miami County Phildelphia Wabash Tyner & Childers

Hymenial Marriage Notice in Local Archives

A Thursday evening ceremony on the 5th united Rosert M. Tayzorn and Mrs. Cynena Gitpaarrn by Rev. Mahin. The note mentions a large decorative cake stored in archives as a testimonial of affection. The couple is wished long life and domestic bliss.

Mahin Rosert M. Tayzorn Cynena Gitpaarrn

Hats for sale by Tryen and Cullpens

A notice announces a stock sale of Panama Leghorn Canton Canada and Palm Leaf hats. The event is presented as very cheap and dated May 10.

Panama Leghorn Canton Canada Tryen & Cullpens

Perg town ordinance requires curb and pave Broadway streets

The ordinance orders property owners on Broadway and on Second and Third streets in Peru to curb and pave sidewalks with stone or approved timber and plank, grade according to established lines, and have materials inspected by the town engineer and street commissioner. It takes effect ten days after publication in local papers.

Broadway Perg Peru Miami Street Atreeta Miami County Sentinél Peru Free Press Enwon, T. Drcxer Mayor & Recorder Ee Oficias

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