Brazil, Ind. 1896

[jeff of pa]

The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.), 17 Dec. 1896.



The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, December 17, 1896, Image 8 « Chronicling America « Library of Congress

 

[ARC]

"Miser" heh... gotta love that word.

"He was an eccentric bachelor and miser" :/

 

[ARC]

I always picture a hunchbacked cane wielding old grumpy guy when I hear the word "miser".

 

[junior967]

I have researched this name at the Court House and can not find any record of him in the Deed books.

 

[jeff of pa]

I have researched this name at the Court House and can not find any record of him in the Deed books.

May be because he was a Miser.

Have you also Tried "Reid"

 

[jeff of pa]

More Detailed Account

The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 11 Dec. 1896.



https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/...Reed&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=3

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I’ve been to Brazil Indiana for work, nice little town. There is a hidden gem there as well called Papa’s barbecue, outstanding food, but I didn’t see any buried cash. I’ll have to go back for another brisket sandwich and have a better look.

 

[jeff of pa]

The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.), 14 Dec. 1896.



https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/...t=&proxValue=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=7

 

[fishstick]

More Detailed Account

The Indianapolis journal. (Indianapolis [Ind.]), 11 Dec. 1896.

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https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/...Reed&andtext=&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=3

Recluse.... They gave him all the good names. Sounds like he was the talk of the town. Thanx Jeff!!!

 

[junior967]

The thing is the newspapers give different info for where he died. Some say his home, others say the home of a family member both being in the Southern area of the County. I am headed back to the courthouse this week to dig some more for info.

 

[junior967]

I have located where his house was. It has a current home on it and the homeowners gave a HUGE NO to detecting the yard. Oh well. Maybe one for the future when home changes hands.