Early gardener and river news from last week
A patchwork of local notices from a river town includes a description of last Monday’s gardener scene, a flatboat passing the river the prior Saturday, and varied small advertisements for fabric, carpets, clothing, and real estate. The piece notes an upcoming election inspectors list, a civil government lesson rumor, and local storm aftermath with minor damage. It also mentions theatrical notes, society meetings, counterfeit tools found nearby, and a tariff club, with a medical remedy endorsement at week’s end.
Announcement urges Henry Brown for circuit court clerk
The New Harmony Register endorses Henry Brown as a candidate for circuit court clerk, citing old Jeffersonian criteria of honesty and capability, and states the decision will come from the Democratic primary. Also notes a Grand Concert at the opera-house Tuesday night with Prof. F. E. Eaton and local performers. admission 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wilson
Posey County
New Harmony Register
Henry Brown
New Harmony
F. E. Eaton
Opera-House
Mias
Eliza Lichtenberger
F. O. Fitton
Mia. W.S. Wolfe
Oscar Negley
Mumford’s
Snowstorm Brings Hefty Winter Toll to Town
A massive snowfall last Sunday caused damaged cedars and pines around town with many roofs strained by the weight. Early Monday the fall measured 10 to 12 inches, with total estimates ranging 14 to 18 inches as melting occurred under mild conditions.
E. E. Highman Seeks Sheriff Nomination for Second Term
Endorsing E. E. Highman for renomination as sheriff, the editorial urges strong Democratic turnout on the April 7 primary. It praises his past reform of the office, predicts large majorities in multiple precincts, and calls for full support of the township ticket and local committee candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Highman
Chris Reinter Jr Named for Treasurer Nomination
Chris Reinter Jr of Smith township is announced as a candidate for treasurer, subject to the Democratic primary. Described as a popular accommodating citizen and staunch Democrat, he is viewed as a good fellow who would make a satisfactory official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Reinter, Jr
Smith Township
Marrs Democrat Announces Circuit Clerk Candidacy
County Clerk notes Wm D Crank Jr one of five young Marrs Democrats seeking circuit clerk post. Primary will test his claims and, if victorious, he would serve as No 1 clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Crank, Jr
Marrs
Death of Richard Owen Ends Notable Career in Odd Fellows
A detailed obituary notice from New Harmony Lodge No 87 and local G A R post honors Richard Owen Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge I O O F. He died March 24 1890 at 10 30 p m after 37 years as a member. The resolutions praise his scholarship kindness and adherence to the Golden Rule and request publication in local papers and a sealed copy to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haut
New Harmony
Wuerens
Richard Owen
Grand Lodge
New Harmony Lodge No
Owen
Odd Fellowship
New Harmony Rreister
Henry Hunspon
Joan Want
Louis Pelham
J. K. Wieuman
Ind
Joan Given
J.T. Eacue Morris Forp
Bloody Affray Outside Star Saloon Leaves Men Injured
A late Tuesday night fight in front of the Star saloon left Geo Franklin stabbed and Des Rush injured with a split face while Louie Zellar was cut. Zellar defended himself, ending Rush with a severe blow. Franklin may die, Rush in bad condition but likely to recover if skull not fractured. Also notes Republican party efforts and a library institute meeting set for April 30 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Geo. Franklin
Des Rush
Louie Zellar
Franklin
Rush
Zeller
Mt Vernon man Frank Smith announced for county auditor
County voters are informed that Frank Smith of Mt Vernon is named for the auditorship. He is described as an old citizen of the place and as fully capable, with an expectation to fill the office acceptably if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Mt. Vernon
Frankie
River Flood Warning as Waters Rise Again
The river rises again with a bank-fall start and flood threats. Between six and seven inches of water fell this week, raising concern for nearby areas and prompting precautionary measures.
Public Sale of Property and Farm Implements
Fone undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence in New Harmony Indiana on Saturday April 12 1890. Four Lots Nos 7 8 17 18 with improvements and Lot 14 in Wilseys Enlargement. Includes a 2 story frame house wood shed wash house stable cistern and well. Also farm implements including plows harrows wagons cultivators harness and more. Terms: one third cash one third in 12 months and one third in 18 months with notes secured by mortgage at 8 percent. Sums under five dollars cash five dollars and over six months credit with good security. ap4 2b Fred Schaefer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony
Posey County
Indiana
Wilsey
John B. Elliott
Guaranteed Cure All Claims Advertised In 19th Century Flyer
An 1890 embryo advertisement promises a cure all for constipation headaches indigestion nervousness jaundice and liver torpor at 25 cents per bottle from W L Johnston Evansville Ind. Legal notices announce administrator John B Ellsom of Burton A Wilkerson estate Posey County Indiana and administratrix Lillie Wilsey offering public sale of the deceased’s personal property in New Harmony including two horses wagon cart buggy harness tools and other items with cash under five dollars and credit nine months for higher sums set for April 19 1890 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Johnston
Second Street
Evansville
Ind
Burton A. Wilkerson
Posey County
Indiana
John B. Ellsom
David Wilsey
New Harmony
Lynn Township
Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Posey County Indiana
A commissioner will sell at public or private sale on April 19 1890 in New Harmony Posey County Indiana the real estate described as part of Lot 90 in Owen's original town layout. Sale follows a partition suit Mamie Kilbinger et al plaintiffs Catharine Kilbinger et al defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poncy Circuit Court
Mamie Kilbinger
Catharine Kilbinger
New Harmony
Posey County
Indiana
Ind
Tavern Street
Robert Owen
Owen
For Rent Desirable rooms with corner store space
Rental notice offers a large store room on Main and Church streets with other rooms for rent at reasonable terms. Inquiries addressed to Mrs C Boren at a prominent location. Also a cough remedy advert and local political chatter mentioning Johnson and the Democratic ticket with a forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Church Streets
C. Boren
Estate Auction Notice for April 26 1890 Personal Property
On Saturday April 26 1890 the estate offers personal property not taken by the widow. Items include horses cattle wheat corn farm implements household furniture and various other articles. Proceeds support the estate distribution under court oversight.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lhe Register
New Harmony ,Indiana
ER. W. Johnson
Overton
James D. Wiley
Wm. P. Ford
Big. Johnson
Enoch
H. Brown
Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger
M. W. Rawlings
Tacoma, Wash
Brown
Clarence Thomas
Fred Rochti
John Walz
W. L. Johnston
Frep Schakefer
Lord Bros. & Lichtenberger
Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger’s
the Agricultural Society
Clothier
Husband
Frank Linden
Winfield Tariff Reform Club
Joseph A. Barrett
Wm. Stilwell
Joel T. Cox
Elijah Stallings
Daniel Pool
Benj. Hancock
Joseph Coonrad
Burlington
Chamberlain
W. W. ‘Wiley &Co
William D. Crank, Jr
Edward E. Highman
Silas G. Howard
Christian Reister, Jr
Com
Benj. Bailey
Geo. Stallings
Bailey
Baldwin
W.F. Baldwin
Grayville
Workingmen’s Institute
Autanur
Fred, Schaefer
Jobnstons
Administratrix’ Sale
Lillie Wilsey
Joon Walz
G. V. Menzies
W. W. Wiley & Co
Johnson
William Price
Wm. Read
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public & Conveyancer
U.S. Pension Claim
Commercial
Weat Main Street
NEW Starmony
W.W. Robb
Church St
Granary St
East Matin Street
New Harmony, Ind
C. Henry
W. WY. Wiley & CO
West Main St
Wiley && Co
Thomas Mumford, A. Rall
Mum
Mammoth Drug-Store
Bazar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!