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Newspaper
Versailles Dispatch
Location
Versailles, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1858
Page
2
A Mitford Beslan column urges citizens to pave crossings and improve sidewalks to ease winter mud and invite sunshine and friendly appearances. It notes a writing school run by Userell & Barnes at Vereallles Seminary, claiming samples compare favorably with others in the state and inviting attendance.
The president urges rapid admission of Kansas and outlines the English Compromise, warns against territorial misrule, and calls for a census led state creation while urging retrenchment and reform. He discusses Cuba, Mexico tensions, and a Pacific railroad plan, ending with grief over Justice Isaiah W. Robinson’s death in the county.
Dorbin Esq has moved his law office into Mrs Susith's red brick building located northeast of the public square.
A notice touts a new stock of goods at John Hunter & Son offering astonishing low rates for cash or produce. It urges customers to call in and compare prices for themselves. The piece also criticizes county pauper allowances totaling 1300 76, arguing funds could be used to buy a farm enabling paupers to work and earn a living.
Public sale notices from Ripley County Indiana announce auctions of real estate including a property in Center Township and parcels in Versailles with details on dates, times, and terms. Administrators seek bid offers on farms and lots, with payment terms requiring installments and notes with security.
Fragmentary notice details administration for the estate of John Davis of Riley County. It mentions sale of assets and reference to clothing quality items as part of the proceeding.
Hoss Weatherbee appointed executor of the will of Thistoe Bassett, late of Rip County, deceased. Suid eyialeis to be the next of kin and assist in probate.
A damaged entry from Bielhy Townchip, Apley county, notes a stray cow with a white back and belly, red crest, and split ear marks. Estimated five or six years old, valued at thirteen dollars, listed under Wil Tier Shawl and Wihieli Tire, dated the 2th day of is Cheiles.
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