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Newspaper
Peru Observer
Location
Peru, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1844
Page
2
The piece notes J. L. Austens, a young portrait artist, has finished several portraits here and now seeks a new locale. It praises his taste and skill, urging local patrons to welcome him and to provide patronage commensurate with his ability.
Notice from Peru dated June 15 1844 describes a six year old dark bay horse about fourteen and a half hands high with minor scratches and a white saddle spot. Reward offered for safe delivery. Also included are county financial notices from June 11 1844 detailing road funds and expenditures and a March 21 1844 notice advertising job printing.
Iron structure to rise in Brussels with all architectural ornaments and interiors of iron. Also marriage notices from Indiana and Ohio appear: Ioan W. Gorptuars wed Mary Bevsart in Marion, Exixon L. Revingn wed Wu. F. Wirecen in New Carlisle. August election mentioned.
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