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1908 Clay County News

George A. SMITH, son of J. C. SMITH died last night at his father’s residence one mile south of Cloverland, after a short illness of typhoid fever at the age of 35 years. He leaves a father and mother, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure. Funeral services from United Brethren Church in Cloverland; interment in Cloverland Cemetery. Brazil Times: February 3, 1908

Dr. James CROOKS died at his home in Bridgeton, Saturday morning at the age of 82. The deceased was one of Parke County’s oldest and best-known residents. He was the father of Mrs. L. S. TENNANT, who formerly resided in this city, and grandfather of Mrs. Dr. HAWKINS of this city. He was a high rank Mason. Brazil Times: February 3, 1908

Mary WEBBER was granted a divorce today from William WEBBER, on the ground of abandonment and failure to provide. Attorney Carl MILLER acted as Judge in the case.

Mrs. Mary C. HECK, aged 86, died last night of general debility at the home of her son in Jackson Township. The deceased leaves three sons and five daughters, all married. Her husband has been dead several years. Funeral at Union Chapel tomorrow at 2 p.m. interment is in the cemetery there. Brazil Times: February 25, 1908

Married: Clerk W. C. DOWNING, of the Davis hotel, returned from one of the happiest trips of his life. He had been to Grand Rapids, Mich., where a few evenings ago he was united in marriage to Miss Esther KRIEGER, of that city, and certainly a charming young lady. They will make their home in this city. Mr. Downing has made many friends here who join the Times in extending best wishes.

Died: Mrs. Lucy BROWNLEE, wife of John BROWNLEE, died Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at her home two and one half miles south of Staunton. The deceased was a daughter of John HENDRIX and lived for many years in this city. Mrs. Brownlee was a woman of many virtues, kind, generous, thoughtful and good. She was well known in Brazil and had many friends here who will truly mourn her loss. She leaves four children, three sisters and three brothers as follows: Mrs. A. S. DECKER, Mrs. William REDDIE, of this city; Mrs. Ira KISNER, of Terre Haute; Frank HENDRIX, of this city; Charles HENDRIX, of Seelyville; and Harvey HENDRIX, of Indianapolis

Died: Mary EASTER, wife of I. J. EASTER, departed this life yesterday afternoon about 3:230 o’clock at their residence one half mile west of Fairview church, after an illness of three weeks of a complication of disease at the age of 88 years. She left to mourn, her husband and three daughters, one sister, and three brothers besides scores of friends.

Died: Mrs. Zera MANGROE, widow of late Joseph MANGROE, Sr. and an old resident of the city, departed this life yesterday afternoon about5 o’clock, after an illness of but a few hours. Mrs. Mangroe was up and around her house in the forenoon, but about 11 o’clock was stricken with heart failure and never regained consciousness. Her husband died just nine months ago. She leaves to mourn her departure several children and grand children; internment at Cottage Hill Cemetery.

Brazil Times, August 9, 1907
HIMMELRIGHT-ENGLISH: Miss May HIMMELRIGHT and Ross ENGLISH, were married last evening at 5 o’clock by Squire MERSHON at George E. LAW’s parlors.

Brazil Times, August 20, 1907
THOMAS-ANDREWS: Miss Ella THOMAS, the pretty daughter of West THOMAS and wife, of Donaldsonville, and Robert ANDREWS, were married Sunday evening at 8 o’clock at the Christian church parsonage, Rev. E. L. DAY officiating. They were accompanied by Miss Agnes ANDREWS and Thomas CAMPBELL. The bride was dressed in white silk. After the ceremony they returned to the bride’s home where a wedding supper was served to a number of relatives and friends. They will reside with the bride’s parents for the present.

Brazil Times, August 22, 1907
LAWSON-STEWART: A pretty home wedding was solemnized last evening at the home of David LAWSON and wife in Knightsville, when their pretty daughter Miss Mary, was united in marriage to Frank C. STEWART of this city, at 8 o’clock in the presence of seventy-five guests, Rev. J. N. GREENE, pastor of the Methodist church of this city officiating. The attendants were Miss Sarah GREGSON and David LAWSON, brother of the bride. The house was artistically decorated throughout in asparagus, nasturtiums, hearts and crepe paper. The bride looked handsome dressed in white silk, trimmed in Valenciennes lace, and carried a bouquet of asters. The bridesmaid was gowned in white Persian lawn. After the ceremony, a wedding supper was served. They went to housekeeping at once in a neatly furnished cottage in Knightsville. The out of town guests were Mrs. W. GILBER and son, Harry, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Mrs. Williams LOGSDON and family, Frank CUTSHALL and family, Ezra BARRICK and wife, Anna and Clay CUTSHALL, and Emma STEWART, all of this city.

Brazil Times, August 28, 1907
MATILDE-KRAMPE: A pretty home wedding was solemnized last evening at 8 o’clock sharp, when Miss Flora Matilde, the charming and accomplished daughter of John HOFFMAN and wife of near Asherville, became the bride of Gustave C. KRAMPE, eldest son of Frederick William KRAMPE and wife residing on south Forest Avenue, about two miles south of the city limits. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Karl HOFFMAN, pastor of the Lutheran church of this city, in the presence of about fifty guests. The young couple will go to housekeeping at once in a pretty cottage newly erected and neatly furnished by the groom. A host of friends join in congratulating the young couple in wishing them much joy. (Editor’s note: Gus C. & Flora were parents of Virgil L. KRAMPE.)

Brazil Times: September 11, 1907
MULLEN-FLANNAGAN: A pretty church wedding was solemnized this morning at the Catholic Church when Miss Elizabeth MULLEN, the accomplished daughter of John MULLEN and wife, and John FLANNAGAN were united in marriage. Promptly at 8 o’clock Miss Mollie CROWE played Lohengrin’s “Wedding March” as the bridesmaid, Miss Anna MULLEN, and the groom entered followed by the bride and best man, Thomas MORGAN, and were met at the altar by Rev. Father BAUER. The bride looked handsome in white silk mull and carried a prayer book; the bridesmaid wore blue silk and carried pearl rosary beads. The church was prettily decorated in ferns. After the ceremony they went to the home of Mrs. Raney WILLIAMS on Georgia Street where a delicious wedding breakfast was served to the immediate relatives and friends. They received a number of beautiful presents. The bride’s traveling suit was blue with hat and gloves to match. They left on the 1:20 train this afternoon for a tour of the east. On their return they will make their home in this city.

Brazil Times, September 12, 1907
BRITTON-MASON: Miss Anna BRITTON, a popular young lady of this city, and John MASON, of Mecca, were married last evening at 7 o’clock, at the Presbyterian Church parsonage. Rev. STITT officiating. They were accompanied by Miss Nelle GOODENS, Mrs. Harry BUCK, Robert ALLEY and Samuel HOLDEN. The bride was dressed in a gray traveling suit with hat and gloves to match. They left on the 7:30 car for Terre Haute, where a sumptuous wedding supper was served at the home of Mrs. Robert GOODENS. They left last night for a tour of the north and on their return will make their home in Mecca.

Brazil Times, October 8, 1907
Infant Dies: At 5 o’clock this morning at the home, 703 South Franklin Street, occurred the death of Helen S., infant daughter of Harry and Edith LOUDERBACK, of inanition. The funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2 o’clock this afternoon by the Rev. J. N. GREENE, pastor of First M. E. Church, after which the remains were laid to rest in Cottage Hill Cemetery. (Editor’s note: Harry, Edith, & Helen are all listed in index to Cottage Hill Cemetery.)

Brazil Times, October 14, 1907
Mrs. Ellenor HUDSON departed this life this morning about 5:30 o’clock at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Emma LORTON No. 519 South Grant Street, after a long illness of a complication of diseases at the age of 72 years. Mrs. Hudson was born in Hancock Co., Indiana, and leaves to mourn her departure six children, three daughters Mrs. Mary PAINTER, of Missouri, Mrs. Rose SMITH of Terre Haute and Mrs. LORTON of this city, and three sons William HUDSON of Seelyville, Roy HUDSON of Green County, Indiana, and James HUDSON of Missouri, and a large umber of grand children besides scores of friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in their sad hours of affliction. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 o’clock from the Pentecost church by Rev. HIGGINS after which the remains will be taken to the Wolfe Cemetery north of Seelyville for interment.

Brazil Times, October 14, 1907
Mrs. Elizabeth Summers departed this life this morning about 5:30 o’clock at her residence on West Jackson Street after a long illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Summers was born October 3rd, 1827, in North Carolina and at her death was 80 years of age. She leaves to mourn 4 daughters, Mrs. Martha HUNT, Mrs. Malinda PETRIE, Mrs. Lucinda SMITH and Mrs. Susan NUNNEMACKER, all of this city and one son, John SUMMERS, north of the city, besides thirty-eight grandchildren and a score of friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved.

Brazil Times, October 16, 1907
Night before last an Italian laborer named John FARRO, who has for some time been employed by the McGRATH Construction Co., doing a big job for the Big Four railroad company at Perth, was instantly killed. While at work in the yard at Perth, Farro, for some unknown reason, stepped in front of an approaching train. He fell under the wheels, and was fairly ground to pieces. Both legs and both arms were cut off, the man being dead when picked up by his friends. FARRO was 42 years old and single. He has lived at Perth for about 15 years, and was well known. Dr. YOUNG, county coroner, held the inquest.

Brazil Times, October 28, 1907
Friday afternoon as Charles KEOLLING and wife were enroute to this city from Omaha to visit Mrs. Keolling’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren WOLFE, Mr. Keolling fell into the river at Kansas City, MO., and was drowned. His body has not yet been found.

Brazil Times, September 12, 1907
Exploding of a Bottle of Pop Responsible for Death: William RUSSELL, who owns a saloon on east National Avenue, died this a. m. at his home in the north-eastern part of the city. His death came from a most peculiar cause. About three weeks ago Russell went to the refrigerator and picked up a bottle of pop. For some reason the bottle exploded and a piece of the broken bottle fell on Russell’s foot, cutting quite a gash. Some one suggested to Mr. Russell that he have the wound dressed by a doctor, but he laughed, remarking, “Why I am as tough as a hickory know; you can’t kill me.” He paid no attention to the wound, but the next morning his foot was dreadfully swollen. Blood poison set in, and, despite the best efforts of the physicians to kill the poison, Russell’s condition grew steadily worse, the man suffering horribly until the hour of his death last evening. Mr. Russell has resided in Brazil many years, and was well known and well liked. He was a member of the Eagles, a married man and leaves a family. Mr. Russell was 52 years old, and leaves a wife and two daughters. The funeral will occur Saturday or Sunday from his home on east Oak Street. Is there a stone?

Excerpts from Clay County Citizen
Bowling Green, IN
Thomas Dillion, Editor and Publisher

Obituary: Died on Friday, the 27th ultimo, of congestive fever, Zilpha Elizabeth, dau. of Mrs. Sarah Burgess. of Owen Co., aged 16 years. (Bowling Green August 11, 1855) Obituary: Died on Thurs., the 9th instant, of scarlet fever. Oswald, infant son of Thompson and Huldah Boothe, aged 7 yrs, 3 mo., and 20 days. (Bowling Green August 18, 1855) Notice of public sale, on 14th day of September 1855 at the residence of the late Wm. R. Dalton, deceased, in Harrison Twp.---Marion Dalton, Executor. (August 18, 1855) Saturday, September 1, 1855 State of Indiana, Clay County, ss.--Clay Common Pleas Court---to Nov. Term 1855 Jacob J. Baker, Admin of the Estate of John Baker, deceased vs. The heirs of said dec’d. Attest. Geo. Pinckly, Clerk. Pet’n to sell land. --continued on next page-- Agricultural meeting at Bowling Green August 20, 1855, in the court room. Society proceeded to elect officers for the ensuing year, -- Wm. L. Cromwell, President; N. D. Walker, Vice President; H. C Conaway, Treasurer; and John Osborn, Secretary. Board of Directors, as follows: George G. McKinley, Van Buren Twp.; M. F. McCollough, Dick Johnson Twp.; Alfred West, Posey; Wm. Loudermilk, Jackson; H. H. Carrithers, Cass; James P. Thomas, Washington; Geo. Donham, Perry; Geo. Grimes, Sen., Sugar Ridge; Lewis and Harrison Townships not represented....Society adjourns: John B. Nees, President and Jonathan Grimes, Secretary. Saturday, September 1, 1855 State of Indiana, Clay County, ss.--Clay Common Pleas Court---to Nov. Term 1855 Amos D. Yocum, adm’r of the Estate of James Yocum, deceased vs. The heirs of said dec’d. attest. Geo. Pinckly, Clerk. July 28, 1855 Notice...my wife, Martha A. Mose, has left my bed and board,... and that I will pay no debts of her contracting. Geo. Mose January 5, 1856 Mr. David ORMAN and Miss Sarah ELKINS, both of this county, were married Thursday evening (3 January) by John T. WALLACE, esq.

Mr. Will KELLAR and Miss Sora spent the holidays with relatives in Noblesville, Indiana. Miss Celia BOOR, who so ably acted the character New Years in our contata, took one of the positions in the Brazil schools. Several prominent Democrats are in training for assessorship. Among the number is W.F. YOKUM. Mr. Frank SCOTT, musical director....will furnish the music for the district institute... in Brazil the first Saturday of February. 1886 was ushered in by the Union Sunday School...Miss Signora MAXEY made the first appearance in a solo representing winter. Much praise is due Mrs. James, P.H. VEACH, and Frank DILLMAN for their able management. The institute was splendid,...Miss Mollie HASKINS gave her very practical plan of teaching numbers. Mr. WATSON recently purchased the "Pyrah Coal Mining Co.". Under Cardonia: Turkeys were all the rage on New Years. Mudd---We have had enough of it for this year. B.B.C. Co. is removing the machinery from No. 3, as it is worked out. Fred HOFFA started to work for Jack WATSON at Newbury. Died Dec 29, (1885) Mrs. Wm. WILSON, of child birth. She leaves a husband and four small children to morn her loss. Robert STEVENSON and Sarah WILSON were married at her home. Elder WILTON tied the knot. ADAMS has moved his butcher shop to Benwood. John KYLE has moved into the house vacated by ADAMS. I.O.O.F.,No.589 installed officers last Saturday night: Ed CROSSER, N.G.; Thomas LAKE, V.G.; John BAKER, R.S.; D.K. BANN, P.S.; Andrew GILMORE,Tres. J.P.SUTTIE was in Cardonia on Sunday. Dropped dead on last Saturday, an old lady who recently came from Pennsysvania.

BASS--Feb. 2, in Brazil, Ammey, daughter of Joseph and Lettie Bass of accidental burning, aged 3 years.

WILLOUGHBY--Feb. 2, in Nevins Township, Vigo County, Mrs. Catharine Willoughby, of lung fever, aged 78 years.

The following deaths are reported by Sherfey & Kidd undertakers:
McCullough--Jan. 31, in Sugar Ridge Township, infant son of W. W. McCullough, still born.
Burrey--Feb. 1, in Dick Johnson Township, Godfrey Burrey of consumption
Newton--Feb. 2, in Brazil, Bridget, wife of James A. Newton, of pneumonia, aged 47 years.
Graves--Feb. 6, in Brazil, William Paul, son of H. I . Graves, of lung fever, aged 5 weeks

July 25, 1930, Brazil Gazette:  CARBON--Mr. & Mrs. Lod Rosser of Detroit Michigan are
visiting here with Mrs. Rosser’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Marshall.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Whitesell and daughter of Brazil were in Carbon Sunday
Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Brown and son, Wilton, left the 23rd on their vacation motoring to Roseville
Ohio & New York.

July 28, 1855, The Clay County Citizen:  The following advertisements appeared:
Stunkard House, D. C. Stunkard, Proprietor Baggage conveyed, to and from the cars Brazil,
Indiana.
John T. Wallace, Attorney at Law and Justice of the Peace.  Office No. 1.  2nd story Temperance
Building.
D.C. Stunkard Notary Public, Brazil, Indiana.
D. C. Stunkard and  T. I. Cromwell -- Forwarding and Commission Merchants, Brazil, Clay
Co., Indiana.  Agents for Adams and Co.’s. Express Brazil.

August 18, 1855, The Clay County Citizen--Dr. W. L. Shields, Physician and Surgeon, Bowling
Green, Indiana, ....would respectfully announce to the citizens...he can be found at his office,
except when professionally absent.  Office west side of the public Square, two doors south of the
Post Office.
Bowling Green Drug Store!  McMillan and Pinckley.  Full line of Notions, Jewelry, Stationery.
A. Benell and T. Bryant:  Manufacturers of carriages, wagons, buggies, Bowling Green, Indiana.
September 22, 1855:  Mess and Sloan store in Bowling Green, Indiana.


Deaths reported by Moore & Ferguson, Undertakers, since last report:
MARQUOIS--Dec. 31, in Rosedale, Parke County, Amy, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Marquois of croup, aged 8 years.
CARRIGAN--January 5, 1890, in Brazil, Margaret E. daughter of William and Anna M. Carrigan, of typhoid fever, aged 15 years.

Marriage Licenses issued by Clerk Carpenter since last report:

John Hardman and Rosa Lynch
Samuel C. Scott and Selina S. Tilley
William Nairn and Jane Murdock
Frank L. Larr and Ida M. Wheeler
John Rodgers and Susie Goodman
Walter Jones and Kate Baxter
John Aaurnink and Annie M. Nolte
William Shultz and Bertha R. Sonnefield
Alex. Brown and Sarah Smiler

The funeral of Warren J. Tarvin, who shot and killed George Everett Morris at the Morris home northwest of the city Monday and then fatally wounded himself, will be held at the home at 1740 north Eighth Street at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon; interment in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. The remains were taken from Miller & Son’s funeral parlors to the home at Terre Haute this morning.

Mrs. Mary A. Scott, a well-known resident of Brazil for many years, died at 10:30 o’clock this morning at her home on south Meridian Street after an illness of several weeks of paralysis and pneumonia, aged 71 years.

Mrs. Scott was born in France and was a daughter of Antwine Royer. For a number of years Mrs. Scott conducted a hotel on south Depot Street. She is survived by one son, Ernest Lefevre, of Texas, also two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Marguerite Garrett of St. Clair, Ill.; Mrs. Anna Prue, of Kansas City, Mo., and Edward Royer, of Vandalia, Ill.

The remains were taken to Miller & Son’s funeral parlors and prepared for burial. The funeral will be announced later.

Here we are folks, at 15 1/2 East Nat’l . Ave., over the Economy Shoe Store, in the R. L. Keith rooms, and ready for business.

We have a number of homes listed with us at present, but have inquiries for modern homes, and must have more listed to meet the demand. If you have real estate in the city and want to sell, or want to sell the farm, list it with us, and we will go the limit to find a buyer.

We are equipped to take care of any abstract work and have a complete line of insurance and would appreciate our friends calling on us, whether you have anything in our line or not.

Washington, D.C., March 6.--Everett Sanders, former Clay county coal miner, who served for four years as secretary to President Coolidge, will engage in the practice of law in Washington.

Mr. Sanders will succeed James W. Good, the new secretary of war, as a partner in charge of the Washington office, the new firm to be known as Sanders, Child, Robb and Wescott. The firm has offices in the Smith Building at 815 Fifteenth Street.

It is understood that President Coolidge offered to appoint Mr. Sanders to an important judgeship in Washington, but Sanders had determined to enter private practice and retire permanently from public office. He nevertheless was appreciative of the compliment of the president’s offer.

On the 30th day of September AD 1854, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. of said day, at the courthouse in Bowling Green, Clay County, Indiana, the undersigned will sell at public auction the following lands: The undivided 1/6 part of the NE ¼ NE ¼ Sec 28 twp 9N R 7W, to be sold on credit of 6 and 12 months, the purchaser giving notes with approved security, waving valuation and appraisement laws with interest from date

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has taken out letters of administration on the estate of William McCARTY late of Clay County, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate will please call and present them and all persons owing said estate will please call and settle immediately. The estate is supposed to be solvent.

Notice, is hereby given that the undersigned has taken out letters of administration on the estate of David MOSTILLER late of Clay County deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. John Mostiller, Adm. October 4, 1854

Be it remembered that on the 28th day of August 1854, the plaintiff herein filed her complaint against the defendant, also, the affidavit of a competent witness that the said defendant is a nonresident of the State of Indiana; he is therefore hereby notified, that on the second day of the next turn of the said common pleas court held at Bowling Green on the 2nd Monday, November 1854, the said cause will be heard and determined.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Jacob MOON, deceased, late of Clay County, Indiana. All persons having claims against said estate, will present them duly authenticated and all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment. The estate is probably solvent. October 2, 1854

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John STEWART late of Clay County deceased. Said estate is suppposed to be solvent.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree of the common Pleas Court I will offer for sale on the 18th day of October, next, at the courthouse door in said county between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m……………20 September 1854

On the 17th inst. (Oct) Mourtte, infant daughter of George and Eliza A. BUELL.

Notice is hereby given that I will at public auction on Friday, 8th day of Dec. 1854 at the late residence of Henry ORMAN deceased, offer for sale all the personal property of the deceased not taken by the widow consisting of horses, cattle, etc. A credit of 12 months will be given on all sums over $3.00 the purchaser giving his note with approved security waving all valuations and appraisement laws.

Died in this place on the morning of the 24th, Rachel Melvina, daughter of Hiram and Mary Ann ANDERSON, age 11 years 3 mo. 13 days.

On the 30th inst. [Nov.] Mr. Wm. HAMILTON and Miss Elizabeth J. B. HYMAR

The undersigned, administrator for the Estate of Byran LAWRENCE, late of Clay County, IN, will sell on 25th Dec. 1854…..

Died in this place Wednesday last, Mrs. Isabelle, consort of Mr. Reed HIXTON

We are informed that a young man named BURGESS, a citizen of this county, was killed in Vandallia, Owen County, on the 25th ult. [Dec.] by the accidental discharge of a gun loaded with a “paper wad.” The paper is said to have passed entirely through his heart, killing him almost instantly.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an election held at Gibbens School House in Jackson Twp., Clay County, Indiana, on Sat. 13, January 1855 for the purpose of electing trustees for the Regular Baptist Church

Died in this place on Thursday the 4th inst [Jan.], Ann, daughter of Wm. K. and Jane HOUSTON, aged 5 years and 8 days.

Taken up by Wm. CURRY of Perry Twp. One cow appraised by Charles HIXON and Peter KITCHEL.

Taken up by Wm. MARSHALL of Perry Twp. Clay Co., Indiana, on the 28th Nov. 1854, one steer, a pale red, with some white on the hind leg, 1 yr. Old. Appraised to $18.00 by Samuel BOOTHE and Wm. VANCLEAVE before me the 8th day of Dec. 1854.

Taken up by John B. KESTER, Perry Twp. One cow, etc., etc. appraised by John GUMMERY and John WEST.

Taken up by Daniel ZENOR, Washington Twp. One bay mare mule appraised by Cyrus HUSFORD and Lot LOVING.

Taken up by Nancy McCLINTICK of Posey Twp., Clay County one bay horse colt with a star on its forehead etc.

Notice: Taken up by Josiah M. GRINSDALE of Van Buren Twp. 18 Jan. 1855 one red and white steer appraised by Giles TAYLOR and George TAYLOR.

Notice: Taken up by N. D. Walker of Washington Twp. A brindle cow appraised by Amos BLUNK and Wm. CARITHERS

Notice: Taken up by Samuel STEED of Sugar Ridge Twp. One dark bay mare apppraised by Aaron C. WYATT and John HUFFMAN

Died near this place on the 26th inst. (Feb) Elizabeth, consort of Elizah ZENOR; aged 38 years. She has left behind her a bereaved husband and six children.

The corner stone of the new Zion Evangelical and Reformed church of Poland will be laid next Sunday, April 23rd, although in case of rain the ceremonies will be postponed until Sunday, May 1.The corner stone laying exercises are scheduled for 2:30 next Sunday afternoon in charge of the pastor, Rev. Walter S. Scherry, who came from a charge near Columbus, Ohio, to the Poland church last December.

The Rev. Dr. Ralph Holland, pastor of the Carrolton Avenue Evanelical and Reformed church of Indianapolis, will be the speaker. Dr. Holland succeeded Dr. E. G. Homrighausen, who has accepted a charge at Princeton, New Jersey. The corner stone laying exercises will include musical numbers by the choir and quartet. The public is cordially invited.

The new church is being erected on the site of the former church in a wooded grove, one mile sough of Poland. The former church was destroyed by fire about two years ago.

The new structure will be erected of Brazil brick at an estimated cost of $20,000. The building will be 45 x 75 feet and the main auditorium will have a seating capacity of 260. Pitts Bros., of Greencastle, are the general contractors and J. W. Branch, and instructor in architecture in the University of Illinois, is the architect.

Members of the consistory are John Kohlenberg, Oscar Meyers, John Fledderjohn, Dennis Schorer, Roy Sonnefield, Virgil Telegemeyer, Ursinus Sendmeyer and Howard Keiser.

The building committee is composed of Henry Kohlenberg, chairman; Ross Kattman, Orvill Spelbring, Charles Schultz, Lester Sonnefield, Oscar Meyers, Arthur Meyers, Otis Schopmeyer and Fred Hoffman.

(Pictures of the board members, building committee, church, and others are available in the Zion Church folder at the library.)

The Brazil Democrat

W. J. Evansborn in Annapolis, Indiana, June 7, 1862. His father died when our subject was three years old, leaving a family of five boys and their mother with but little to live on, which necessitated each of the boys ‘looking out for himself. At the age of eleven years W. J. Evans began working, supporting himself and assisting a younger brother. When fifteen years old he wanted to learn music, but his mother’s objection on account of poverty was an obstacle. Young Evans then left home, and having secured an old cornet began practicing, an old-time Ryan instruction book being his teacher. Sufficient progress was made to enable him to organize a band, and he met with such success in instructing the members of the band that his ability as a cornet player and teacher were recognized by other bands, from whom he received offers at good pay to instruct them.” For more about Mr. Evans, see page 17 at the CCGSI Library.

W. H. Guil, “eldest son of Charles and Mary Guirl, was born in Jennings County, this State, October 31, 1859. He resided there until after his marriage December 21, 1882, to Miss Ernestine Palmer. Mr. Guirl first engaged in the lumber business in 1881 in Madison County, was in the same business at Sheridan for six years. He also conducted a lumber mill at Kirklin and a flouring mill at Mooresville. In the fall of 1891 Mr. Guirl came to Clay County from Kirklin, locating at Clay City, to which place he removed his family in 1892, where he engaged in and now conducts a large saw and planing mill business. He is a prominent contractor and many of the finest buildings in the south part of the county have been constructed under his supervision. During the life of the Clay County Bank, located at Clay City, Mr. Guirl was its president, and notwithstanding the bank failed in 1893 the depositors were all paid in full.” To read more about Mr. Guirl’s business interests see page 17 at the CCGSI Library.

Dr. J. Hetu. “Coming to Brazil on a venture in 1893 for a short stay, Dr. Hetu was so favorably impressed with this city that a few months later, after filling business engagements previously made at other points, he returned here and took up his permanent residence. Although a strange he rapidly formed friends by his genial manners and sociability, and as a consequence, Dr. Hetu now enjoys a lucrative practice in his profession as a dentist. Born at Joliette, in Canada, 1865, he received his schooling in that country, later attending the American College of Dental surgery at Chicago, from which he graduated in 1892. On August 26, 1894, Dr. Hetu was married to Miss Dossie Harlan, of Parke County.” Page 17

Clay County Bench and Bar

“In giving a history of the bench and bar of Clay County the writer meets with an obstacle in the destruction of the records of the court by fire in 1853. Few persons familiar with the courts prior to that date are now living, and for most incidents we are able to relate prior to 1853 we are indebted to the Hon. D. E. Williamson, of Greencastle, who is the oldest living member of the Clay County bar. He located at Bowling Green in the year 1841.

“At that time the resident lawyers were William Fairley and James M. Hanna. It is said of Mr. Fairley that he devoted more time to the study of rhetoric and elocution than to his legal studies, and was a fair speaker, but indifferent lawyer. He died in 1843.”

“Mr. Hanna made no pretentions to oratory but was a close student of his chosen profession. He won the confidence of the people and long retained it, filling many offices of trust. He was Governor Whitcomb’s private secretary, Prosecuting Attorney for the circuit composed of the counties of Clay, Putnam, Parke, Vermillion, Vigo, Sullivan and Knox; State Senator for the counties of Clay and Sullivan; Circuit Judge for the counties of Clay, Putnam, Parke, Vermillion, Vigo, Sullivan and Greene; was Judge of the Supreme Court to fill a vacancy, and at the election following such appointment, was elected and filled a full term of six years. He died some years since in Sullivan County, where he then resided. Mr. Williamson, the other member of the bar at the time of which I speak, soon acquired a lucrative practice, was once elected to the General Assembly to represent the county and was twice elected to the office of Attorney General of the State.”

“Early in the forties Col. John Osborn and Jesse Fuller became members of the Clay County bar. The former was a gallant officer in two wars, the Mexican War and the war of the rebellion. He served one term as County Auditor and died recently at Greencastle. It is said of Mr. Fuller that he did not succeed as a lawyer by reason of his fondness for politics. He, also, served one term as Auditor of Clay County.”

The Judges presiding over the Circuit Court in Clay County prior to the adoption of our present constitution, so far as I have been able to ascertain their names, were Porter, Kinney, Huntington, Bryant and Law. During their respective terms of office the Judge’s salary was six hundred dollars per annum. The common law practice prevailed and precedents being few in number, the textbooks were relied upon for authority. …….During this period justice was administered in Clay County in a log Court House at Bowling Green. Many interesting anecdotes have been told by the old lawyers of these times, but the limited space allowed to articles of this description, forbids that many of them should be repeated. One or two must suffice. On one occasion when Judge Huntington was holding court in the log Court House at Bowling Green a farmer from Eel River bottom drove up in front of the house with an ox team and began hollowing so loud that it became impossible to transact business, whereupon the sheriff was directed to arrest him and bring him before the Judge. When brought into court he was the picture of fright and despair and begged piteously to be released, explaining that his unseemly conduct was the result of a mistake, in that he thought he was in front of a saloon. He was discharged.”

“Among the Associate Judges elected by the people of Clay County was a man named Harris, honest but given to profanity and without any legal knowledge whatever. He is described as a small man with a face as round as an apple and as red as a beat.”

“In 1851 our present constitution was adopted, which effected a complete revolution in the practice of law in this State. Under its provisions a code of practice was adopted by the General Assembly of the State which abolished all distinctions in the forms of procedure between law and equity. The new constitution provided that any legal voter of the State possessing a good moral character should be permitted to practice law in all of the courts of the State. Prior to this no one could obtain a license to practice law without previous preparation and a showing, upon examination, that he possessed some qualifications for the practice of the profession, but upon the adoption of this constitutional provision many persons without any previous study were admitted to the Clay County bar. It is safe to say, however, that no lawyer of this description ever became overburdened with practice….Judge Claypool, now of Indianapolis, and Col. Allen T. Rose, now dead, were a few years since quite prominent. As advocates they were quite formidable, the former being regarded as the strongest, in a closing argument before a jury, of any lawyer in the circuit. Major W. W. Carter was always regarded by me as the best practitioner at the bar. He was a man of excellent judgment, maintaining a good reputation for honesty, with a clear legal mind and possessed of unusual eloquence. His arguments before a jury seldom failed in convincing them of the justice of his clients cause.”

“The Judges occupying the Circuit bench in this county since the adoption of the new constitution were Eckels, Hughes, Hanna, Claypool, Franklin, Turman, Coffey and McGregor. The best of feeling between the Judges and the attorneys at the bar has always prevailed, and at the same time the attorneys have always maintened friendly relations with each other. The roll of attorneys now numbers thirty-six, many of whom are new in the profession.”

“Judge Coffey is a native of Indiana. He was born on a farm in Owen County, February 23, 1839, receiving such an education as the common schools then afforded, and in 1860 entered the State University at Bloomington. April 19, 1861, he enlisted in the three months service, but when his company reached Indianapolis it was ascertained that the call for three months troops was filled. His company was, however, at once mustered into the State service for one year, but upon the first call for three years troops entered the United States army as part of the 14th Indiana Regiment. While serving in the army Judge Coffey carried a copy of blackstone in his knapsack and perused its pages when time in camp permitted. After returning home he continued his legal studies and opened an office at Bowling Green, Clay County. While at Bowling Green Judge Coffey formed a partnership with Hon. Allen T. Rose. In 1877, after the removal of the county seat, Judge Coffey moved to Brazil and has since resided here. In 1868 the firm of Carter & Coffey was formed and continued in existence until the latter ascended the Bench. In 1873 Mr. Coffey was an unsuccessful candidate for Circuit Court Judge, but was appointed as such in 1881 by Governor Porter, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Solon Turman.….In 1864, November 1, he was married to Miss Caroline L. Byles, of Baltimore County, Maryland.” (For more information about Judge Coffey see page 4.)

“Judge Samuel M. McGregor: From a log cabin in his youth, to prosperity, honor and distinction in later life; from the country at fourteen, to the shrewd business man, skilled lawyer, respected citizen and just Judge at forty-five, is in brief the history of Hon. Samuel M. McGregor. Born January 17, 1849, in a log cabin in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, he alternated between farm and town life in that county, attending school in the winter months, until fourteen years of age, when his parents, in 1863, left Ohio and located at Flora, Clay County, Illinois. During their short residence of but two years at Flora, the young man gained some experience in business matters, being employed as clerk in a grocery store, and later in a drug store in the same capacity, when not in attendance at school. In 1865 his parents removed to Poland, Clay County, Indiana, where his father, Dr. John C. McGregor, engaged in the practice of medicine, and his brothers entered into the general merchandise business, while the subject of this sketch procured a teacher’s license and between that time and 1868 taught two winter terms and one summer term of school in Clay County, and one winter term in Putnam County….September 19, 1875, he was married to Miss Belle Major, of Bowling Green….” (To read considerable more information on Judge McGregor see Page 5; picture included.)

NEWSPAPER MAKERS

Louis Holtman: “The publisher of The Brazil Democrat is a native of Indiana, born October 6, 1851, in Evansville, where he served his apprenticeship as a printer in the office of The Demokrat, a German newspaper, and has since been connected with newspaper making in the capacity of foreman, business manager or editor. He was for a time one of the proprietors of the Terre Haute Journal and also of the Springfield, Illinois, Mail. The Brazil Democrat was purchased by Louis Holtman and Will C. Paine in September, 1884, the partnership being dissolved in March 1886, by Mr. Paine retiring. November 1, 1890, The Daily Democrat was founded. The daily issue enjoys the confidence and patronage of the residents of Brazil and surrounding towns….” (Read more on Page 15; picture included.)

Luther Wolfe: “Was born in Pennyslvania in 1829. From the age of one year he resided in Mt. Vernon and Centerburg, in Knox County, Ohio, until his twenty-fourth year, learning his trade in the latter place and working on his father’s publication, the Universalist Advocate, four years. From Knox County he was called to Allen County and, as a publisher, he helped to get the Lima Gazette on a firm basis. After six months he sold out and went to Kalida, Putnam County, and set the first type on the Kalida Sentinel, which he purchased at the end of the year. Mr. Wolfe run that paper for five years, then sold out and moved to Owen County, Indiana, near Poland, in 1861. In 1862 he entered the army and served for three years. Mr. Wolfe moved from the farm to Bowling Green, thence to Knightsville in 1872. He bought the Enterprise a few months after it was started and moved the plant to Brazil in 1875….Mr. Wolfe was married to Miss Mary Mills in Gilboa, Ohio, September 6, 1855.” (Read more on Page 15. Picture on Page 15.)

Will E. Naugle: “Was born April 29, 1862, at Milton, Van Buren County, Iowa. He was married to Miss Mollie E. Bivin, at Greencastle, Indiana, November 12, 1882. In 1878 Mr. Naugle began as an apprentice in a printing office at Elletsville, Indiana. In the fall of 1880 he established the Plainfield Progress. Afterward was connected with the Greencastle Banner as foreman and local editor for four years. He conducted the Cloverdale Herald for two years and the Greene County Clarion, at Worthington, for two years. In 1890 he purchased the Clay City Sentinel, which he now conducts. Mr. Naugle was born and raised in the Republican faith….”

W. J. Ward: “Editor and proprietor of the Clay City Reporter, was born in Worchester County, in the State of Maryland, on the 5th day of April, 1844. He has been engaged in the newspaper business most of his life, having been initiated into the mysteries of the “art preservative” in the town of Worthington, Indiana, when quite a small boy. He enlisted in the 71st regiment during the season of ’62, and was wounded a few weeks after while taking part in a battle near Richmond, KY. Since the beginning of 1889 he has been in charge of the Reporter newspaper, published at Clay City, Clay County, Indiana, and true to the political convictions which have characterized his life history, he still continues to advocate the time-tried principles of the great Republican party. He is a member of the M. E. church, and now ranks as the senior member of Worthington Lodge, No. 137, I.O.O.F.” (Picture on page 15)

The Chronicle, at Carbon, Clay County, Indiana, is published as the successor of the two former publications in that town, and was virtually established in January, 1893. The Chronicle is 6-pages, all home-print. Edward C. Schuetz, the editor and publisher of The Chronicle, is a practical printer of thirteen years’ experience. He has worked in a great many of the larger cities, and is the founder and establisher of the Cannelton Telephone, Perry County, Indiana, which paper he sold to come to Carbon. Mr. Schuetz was born in Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky, in December, 1867, and began his trade at the age of 16 years. He was married to Miss Hester Tevlin, at Cannelton, Indiana, June 20, 1893. (Picture on page 15.)

Luther Albert Wolfe: “is the eldest born to Luther and Mary (Mills) Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe was born October 18, 1856, at Kalida, Ohio, and came to Clay County with his parents in 1869. From 1872 until 1877 he worked in his father’s printing office—the Clay County Enterprise. In the spring of 1877 Mr. Wolfe was appointed to a subordinate position in the railway mail service. After passing and coming out first in many hotly contested competitive examinations, he was appointed a clerk in charge of the largest, longest and most complicated railway mail lines in the country. In 1886, before the railway mail service was placed under the civil service law, Mr. Wolfe was removed for political reasons, but reinstated immediately after the inauguration of President Harrison….In 1877 Mr. Wolfe was married to Miss Josephine McKinney, of Gosport….” (To read more about Luther Albert Wolfe see Page 15. Picture included.)

“Dr. F. G. Thoraton, of Knightsville, is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of the county. He was born June 24, 1850, at Bloomington, Indiana, where his parents still reside and is now in his forty-fifth year. He received his earlier education in the common schools at Bloomington, and later at the State University at that place. For a time he was a reporter on the newspapers at Louisville and Indianapolis, afterward studying medicine and attending the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Indianapolis, and the Rush Medical College, Chicago. He began the practice of his profession at Solsberry, Greene County, where he remained for three years, during which time he was married to Miss Clementine Uland…..” (To read a great deal more about Dr. Thoraton see Page 15. Picture included.)

Other Prominent Men of Clay County in 1895

Robert Lowery Keith: “Of this city, one of our prominent business men, who has been identified with the development and growth of Clay County, and especially the city of Brazil, for many years, is a product of the blue Grass region of Putnam County, Indiana. Mr. Keith came to Clay County in 1861 and has been in active business of various kinds ever since. He was reared on a farm and followed the vocation of a farmer and stock man the first twenty-three years of his life, then embarked in the dry goods business at Bowling Green, this county, in 1863, continuing in that line of business for a few years. He was next in the livery business, then again a merchant, of this city, of no small pretentions. Next he engaged in the patent right business, in which he had had wonderful success, and enabling him in the prosecution of his business to become a great traveler and his manufacturing business has given him a world-wide reputation. His specialties, the “Keith Cuff Holder” and other gent’s furnishing novelties being now worn by the inhabitants of all countries of the civilized world. In 1892 he wrote his celebrated book, known and read by all men—and women, too—the world over, entitled “Keith’s Twenty years of Funny Experiences on the Road,” the sale of which has passed the five hundred thousand mark.……” (To read more about Mr. Keith see Page 16. Picture included.)

Winfield S. Carpenter: “George and Elizabeth Carpenter resided on a farm near the village of Cloverland, in Posey Township, when the subject of this sketch was born, January 30, 1850. Winfield S. Carpenter was given a common school education, then was a student at Asbury University (Now DePauw) at Greencastle and graduated from Ascension Seminary, located in Sullivan County. For six years he taught school in Clay County, then engaged in flour milling at Cloverland, which business he sold out to engage in farming. In 1888 he was nominated by the Republicans as their candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court, was elected and served the full term…..Mr. Carpenter was married in 1877 to Miss Lotta Rider, of Brazil…” (To read more about Mr. Carpenter see Page 16. Picture included.)

Albert Dinkel: “The only practical and experienced florist in Brazil, or clay county, is the subjectof this sketch. Albert Dinkel was born at lancaster, Pennsysvania, March 31, 1859, moved to Terre Haute with his parents in 1865, and came to Brazil in 1891. For twelve years Mr. Dinkel was in the employ of the Heinl brothers of Terre Haute as florist. He established his own business in Brazil. Wedding and party decorations and design of floral tributes are specialities in which Mr. Dinkel cannot be excelled…..Many are the visitors to Mr. Dinlel’s floral establishment, on north Walnut Street…In 1880 Mr. Dinkel was married to Miss Emma Montgomery at Terre Haute. The family residence adjoins the green houses.” (to read more about Mr. Dinkel see Page 16. Picture included.)

William T. Leavitt: “Born October 11, 1844, in Trumbull County, Ohio, William T. Leavitt resided there for twenty years. In 1861 he entered the army as a private in Company C, Nineteenth Ohio Infantry Regiment. At the battle of Shiloh he was wounded and rendered incapacitated for further service. Mr. Leavitt returned to Ohio and was engaged in merchandising at Mineral Ridge until 1872, when he removed to Clay County, Indiana, and located in Brazil. Here he engaged in the coal business with J. B. Warner. Mr. Leavitt now devotes his attention to his real estate business. Four additions bearing his name have been laid out into lots and added to the corporate limits of Brazil by Mr. Leavitt. Mr. Leavitt was married to Miss Margaret Lewis at Mineral Ridge, Ohio, in 1866. Eight children have been born to them, six of whom are living, two sons have died.” ( To read more about Mr. Leavitt see Page 16. Picture included.)

William F. Kattman: Although a young man, William f. Kattman is one of the foremost business men in Clay County and one of the most extensive. Born July 26, 1863, in Washington Township, his county, Mr. Kattman remained on the farm until eighteen years of age, when he supplemented his common school education by attending the Valparaiso normal school and acquiring the instruction to fit himself for teaching. For two years he taught school in his native township and for two years he was the principal of the Poland school. In 1883 Mr. Kattman entered merchandising at Poland in the employ of the firm of Tressel & Kattman. The following year he purchased an interest in the business and in 1892 William F. Kattman became the sole proprietor. His predecessors at Poland had enjoyed an extensive trade with the farmers of that section, all of which Mr. Kattman has retained, and recently he has added a branch store at Stearleyville..…..Personally Mr. Kattman is one of the most obliging and genial of Clay County’s citizens, deservedly popular and highly esteemed by all his fellowmen.” (To read more about Mr. Kattman see Page 16. Picture included.)

The Willing Workers of the First Christian church celebrated their thirtieth anniversary Wednesday with a dinner at the church. The dinner was also held in honor of Mrs. Laura Shultz who is a charter member and the first president of the organization. It was Mrs. Shultz who gave the club its name. The guests were seated at a long table decorated with vases of white chrysanthemums. Mrs. John Krider asked grace and an excellent dinner was served by the members, after which Mrs. Lewis McCullough presented an arm bouquet of white chrysanthemums and Mrs. Augusta Carpenter presented a gift from the club to the guest of honor, Mrs. Shultz. The meeting held in the afternoon was opened with a prayer in unison and a program consisting of piano music by Mrs. Frank Pierce, and readings by Mrs. Laura Baysinger and Mrs. Maude Hudson.

C. B. Reddle has opened a coal office in the Zeller and Riddell block on north Walnut Street.

W. J. Knight will deliver his famous lecture on “The Andrews Raid,” and interesting event during the late war, at the McGregor Opera House next Monday night for the benefit of the G.A. R. Prices 10, 15, and 25 cents.

An earthquake was felt in several states the other day. It was felt here but no damage was done.

The Brazil Brewery is offering a prize of $25 to the one selecting the best name for their brand.

Brazil had a sure ‘nough earthquake the other day. Frail structures were jarred a little and the window panes rattled, but it was not very alarming.

The little daughter of S. J. Wooden, at Bloomington, complained of stiffness in her right shoulder. A blood blister was lanced and a long worm was discovered. No one knows how it got there.

E. S. Holliday, representative, has taken quarters at the Ebbitt House, Washington D. C.

The Clay County Medical Association last week elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. W. H. Pell, Carbon, president; Dr. J. D. Sourwine, vice-president; Dr. G. W. Finley, secretary; Dr. A. F. Tulley, treasurer; Drs. M. H. Young, J. F. Smith, and F. W. Nussel, censors.

Paul Serrin, night clerk of the Vandalia, will be married Dec. 23, to Miss Mattie Shultz of Brazil. After an extended western trip they will be hone after February 1st. (Terre Haute Star)

Nov. 11, 1903

Little Mary Carr, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Carr, of east Jackson Street, was seriously poisoned from eating candy. Dr. Gifford was called.

George Sourwine, father of J. D. and J. N. Sourwine of this city, died at his home in Indianapolis Monday. He was 73 years of age.

The three-year old daughter of Andrew Robinson broke her arm Saturday by falling off a lounge on which she way playing.

Tuesday will be the day that Clay County voters can make themselves full of patriotism by voting for Hon. E. S. Holliday for Congress.

Austin Shattuck and Miss Ida Stunkard were married at the residence of the bride’s parents, W. P. Stunkard and wife, on North Meridian Street, last Wednesday evening, Rev. Bentley performing the ceremony.

October 31, 1910- Nov. 6, 1910

Miss Synthia Burke is the efficient stenographer in the office of McNutt and Shattuck

Dr. C. C. Sourwine, county health officer, has ordered the county school one and one-half miles east of Asherville closed for one week because of an epidemic of diphtheria.

Mayor John Bray was on the streets this morning the first time for several days, having been confined to his home with severe sickness. Mr. Bray has allowed his beard to grow and this morning was mistaken by the youngsters for Santa Claus.

Prof. Charles Kellar and wife entertained the members of the High School Faculty with a masked Halloween party at their home.

Miss Myra Hill is preparing to embark on a novel tour of the south. Miss Hill will ride horseback through several states.

John Eaton is laid up for a few days as the result of a kick on the knee by a horse.

The O.E. S. Chapter No 80, held their annual Halloween party and Mrs. Charles Harris won the prize for having the most comical dress.

William Collier of the Shaffer and Collier grocery, who was stricken about two months ago is much improved.

Mrs. Everett Sanders and mother, Mrs. Neal of Terre Haute, were in the city this morning.

Jack Liddell, aged 8, was struck by a truck at noon today. His condition is very serious.

Chester Hazlett, a former Brazilian, is playing with Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra.

Dr. J. E. Baker was elected vice-president of the Indiana Osteopath Association.

The moving picture film exploded at the High School. Fire drills were given an actual test. “Little Lord Fauntleroy”, staring Mary Pickford was being shown. While the fire department was called George Kerr, a teacher, seized a line of hose and turned on the valve but no water came and the nozzle was laid on the floor and forgotten. In the meantime the janitor turned the water into the main so that water shooting of out of the nozzle caused about as much excitement as the fire.

Returned home: Mrs. Luna Morgan Wilder & Miss Hanawalt from Petersburg, VA, during the Spanish influenza epidemic, served as nurses in the civilian relief department of the Red Cross.

Mr. Peter T. Luther, it is understood, intends going into the practice of law at Bowling Green. Our constitution is a “liberal” one, and we give this notice gratis.

Mr. Samuel M. McGregor, our newly elected common pleas prosecutor, last week received his commission.

Dr. Hollingsworth has added to the appearance of his drug store front by placing lass in the doors.

Dr. Gifford is preparing to enter upon the discharge of his legislative duties as representative from this county on the 13th proximo.

Miss Georgie Gordon, of Indianapolis, is visiting her sisters in this city, Mrs. Bryson, Mrs. Kenfoot, and Mrs. Andrews.

Ross Stunkard’s little daughter, about two years of age, died Tuesday of diphtheria.

It is with much regret that we announce the death of Frederick Berry, who was killed in the town shaft by falling slate, Tuesday morning. Mr. Berry was a brother-in-law of Prof. Thos. N. James.

Mrs. Alice Hawkins, daughter of Dr. W. B. Hawkins, was married last week to a gentleman in Tennessee.

Miss Ella Hoskins will assist at the piano this evening at the Presbyterian Church. Misses Grace Bubb and Nellie Gregg will sing and play.

The following old soldiers were before the pension board this week. W. S. Taylor, Wm. Russell, J. R. Bledsow, Jacob Stepler, and J. N. Decker.

We are informed that Tom Hutchison is coming home to vote for Harrison and Morton.

Winfield Scott Carpenter will take possession of the clerk’s office next Saturday.

Judge Coffey takes his place as a judge of the Supreme Court on the first of January.

Frank Murphy having resigned as agent for the American and U. s. express companies, Austin Shattuck has been appointed to the position.

Business is again normal after the influenza ban is lifted. Schools are resumed. Sourwine Theater is reopened.

George R. Shutlz, the livery man, who is embarking in the undertaking business, which he will run in connection with his livery, last night received at his livery barn on north Walnut Street, two as beautiful white horses as were ever seen on our streets. White horses suitable for hearse purposes are scarce. He finally found his team at Bloomfield, Ind. He has also purchased a fine white funeral car which will be here in a few days and to which this team will be worked, making ( ?) for funeral occasions unsurpassed in beauty in any city of the state.

Mr. Shultz will have in addition to this white car and team, a black hearse and team, thus being prepared for all occasions. He has already purchased his supplies of caskets and undertaking goods which will arrive the first of next week. He has made arrangements to construct a receiving vault at Cottage Hill cemetery of which his patrons may have use, when ever desired, free of charge.

Excerpt from January 1883 Enterprise

The prohibitionists of Ohio say they are going to lick the Democracy again next year. They ought to become ashamed of themselves and quit, sometime.

It should always be remembered that the Republican Party is the only party that has ever done anything for temperance, and also, that it is the only party that temperance has ever defeated.

The Brazil Brewery is offering a prize of $25 to the one selecting the best name for their brand.

Brazil had a sure’nough earthquake the other day. Frail structures were jarred a little and the window panes rattled, but it was not very alarming.

E. S. HOLLIDAY, representative, has taken quarters at the Ebbitt House, Washington , D. C.

The Clay County Medical Association last week elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. W.H. PELL, Carbon, president; Dr. J.D. SOURWINE, vice-president; Dr. G.W. FINLEY, secretary; Dr. A.F. TULLEY, treasurer; Drs. M.H. YOUNG, J.F. SMITH, and F.W. NUSSEL, censors.

Paul SERRIN, night clerk of the Vandalia, will be married Dec. 23, to Miss Mattie SHULTZ of Brazil. After an extended western trip they will be at home after Feb.1

---- Terre Haute Star. The father of Miss SHULTZ states there is not a word of truth in the above.

Little Mary CARR, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neal CARR, of east Jackson Street, was seriously poisoned from eating candy. Dr. GIFFORD was called.

Mayor W.H. BUBB was presented with a fine gold-headed cane, handsomely engraved. The donor is anonymous.

Jos. V. AYER was burned severely by gas last night. For a time it was feared that he would lose his eyesight.

Elaborate preparations for the annual firemen’s ball to be held Thanksgiving eve is in progress. Proceeds will be used to purchase electric gongs to be placed in the homes of the minute men.

SHANNON, FAST & SOWAR have plenty of Battle Ax tobacco at 20 cents per pound.

The Willing Workers of the First Christian Church celebrated their thirtieth anniversary Wednesday with a dinner at the church. The dinner was also held in honor of Mrs. Laura SHULTZ who is a chair member and the first president of the organization. Mrs. John KRIDER asked grace and an excellent dinner was served by the members, after which Mrs. Lewis McCULLOUGH presented an arm bouquet of white chrysanthemums, and Mrs. Augusta CARPENTER presented a gift from the club to the guest of honor, Mrs. SHULTZ. …piano music by Mrs. Frank PIERCE, and readings by Mrs. Laura BAYSINGER and Mrs. Maude HUDSON.

C.B. REDDLE has opened a coal office in the ZELLER and RIDDELL block on north Walnut Street.

W. J. KNIGHT will deliver his famous lecture on “The Andrews Raid,” an interesting event during the late war, at the McGREGOR Opera House next Monday night for the benefit of the G.A.R. Prices 10, 15, and 25 cents.

John FREW receives a letter from John BLOWER, 20th Aero Squadron, Air Service, U.S. Army, American E. F., France, which is published in The Times.

Charles KRUZAN, Joe REIFENBERG, Joe DECKER, Russel DECKER, William SHATTACK, John RACE, James SHATTUCK, George CRAIG, Charles HARRIS, Robert DISHON, and Byron DISHON were the boys who left their beds and distributed The Brazil Times extras announcing the close of the war.

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. KIDD will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner Friday.

Mrs. Luna MORGAN WILDER and Miss HANAWAIT, who have been in Petersburg, Va., during the Spanish influenza epidemic, as nurses in the civilian relief department of the Red Cross, returned home yesterday.

Lieut. Ralph STEARLEY, recently graduated from West Point Military Academy with the rank of second lieutenant, spoke before the First M.E. Sunday School yesterday.

10 May 1989 The Brazil Times
“…In Center Point, the BAILY Hotel’s proprietor was J. RIDINGER, William McCULLOUGH and J. H. COATS; the GRIMES Hotel’s proprietor was J. HETZER. (The author of this excerpt is not provided on the clipping. The hotels existed many years prior to 1989.)

3 March 1931 The Brazil Times
“Center Point and Clay City Teams to Play Off: The Center Point Chicks and the Clay City Independents will play a game of basketball tonight at the Clay City gym to break a tie. Each team has won a game this season. The Chicks will play the Carbon Merchants at the Van Buren High gymnasium tomorrow night, and next week meets a crack team of Terre Haute.”

Clay County Enterprise: April 21, 1892

From the Town of Art:
· Mrs. W. P. MILLER is seriously ill.
· One of Clark COBLE’s children is recovering from an attack of scarlet fever.
· Wm. SWAUK and family, who have moved on a farm near Clay City, spent Sunday with Mrs. Swauk’s mother, Mrs. BERNHARDT. Mrs. Bernhardt accompanied them home.
· Religious services at Mt. Calvary were well attended on Sunday. Rev. ENYART preached on the subject of Missions; after the sermon, a collection was taken amounting to $12.10.
· Miss Martha Bernhardt has returned home after a stay of several weeks at Brazil.
· Herman Corbin will till the soil in Vigo County this summer.

Land Transfers in Clay County:
· John G. SCHERB to S. H. COOPER, lot 32, Holmes Staunton, 25.
· John B. ASHLEY, by trustee, to Elias DIAL, strip in Brazil, $50
· Wm. R. CALVERT et al to S. H. SILLS et ux, 40 acres in Lewis, 300.
· Thos. MURRAY et al, by com’r to Laura MEAKIN, strip in Newburg, 185.
· Brazil Block Coal Co. to Alexander HAUGHEE, 1 acre in dick Johnson, 100.
· Eli HENDRIX et al to John SAMPSON, lot 18, Hendrix’ 10th Brazil, 125.
· Lucinda GIBBENS, by auditor, to Docia GIBBENS, 10 acres in Sugar Ridge, tax deed, 2.78.

From Jackson Township:
John ZIGLER, living in Washington township, will move to Terre Haute in a short time, and George WALKER will move into the house he vacates. In John the Democrats will lose one of their Simon pure voters. George will be glad to get back into his home township where he has lived for over forty years.

Deaths reported by Moore & Ferguson, Undertakers:

HAVERCAMP – April 6, city, infant daughter of Josvin and Eliza HAVERCAMP, of spasms, age 21 days.
HOUK – April 10, city. Infant son of W.E. and Mattie HOUK, of spotted fever, age 5 months.
BURNS – April 12, Cardonia, Mary BURNS, of dropsy, age 54 years.
NEAL – April 15, City, Robert NEAL, of accident in mine, age 48 years.
NUSSELL – April 15, Posey Township. George Nussel of inflammation of bowels, age 72 years.
ELLIOTT – April 16, city, Grace M., daughter of J. E. and C. A. ELLIOTT, of erysipelas, age 7 mo.
TRIPLETT – April 17, Jackson Township, Chas. TRIPLETT, of cerebro spinal meningitis, age 21 years.
The Tomb: deaths reported by Sherfey & Kidd, Undertakers:
April 16, Washington Township, Deborah HEPLER, of old age, aged 73 years.
April 17, city, Juttie A. DECAMP, of brain fever, aged 17 years.
April 12, Center Point, Philip LAUGHLIN, of general debility, age 73 years.
April 12, at Center Point, August Frederick KOHBERGER, aged 4 years.
April 13, Stearleyville, Rota Bell, daughter of John STEARLY, of grip, aged 1 year.
April 15, Brazil, Patrick HAVERTY, of general debility, aged 76 years.