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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1878
Page
3
The piece notes a rising party influence in the county and reports emigration from the South toward Arkansas and Texas. It mentions clothing sales by Fretageot & Co, German factory employment figures, patterns shipped to Europe, nickel coin reserves in Philadelphia, and local notices including Dr Anderson's upcoming visit and subscription pleas.
The article discusses a proposal for Illinois to celebrate its private deliverance from British rule on the coming Fourth of July. It recounts Kaskaskia as the oldest Illinois settlement, Clark’s 1778 capture of Kaskaskia, the Vincennes campaign, and Jeffersonian reinforcements, noting Illinois stayed in American hands after the battles with Detroit and Hamilton.
A fragmentary column cites readers dodging local papers while borrowing news from neighbors and exploiting editors. It also describes a Tuesday accident near Mt Vernon where a mail carriage crash injured Wagner and Porter, with Stevens sustaining minor injuries while aiding the wreck. Marble dealer Joan Miller promotes affordable monuments, and Rep John M Thompson accuses the White House Sabbath recital of hypocrisy.
The Democratic Central Committee of Posey County will meet at the Court House in Mt. Vernon on Monday April 22 1878 at 1 PM to decide on nominations for county officers and handle other proper business H C Prrewer Chairman
A run of brief items notes Hon A M Waddell addressing New York on decoration day, a Philadelphia fire loss estimate of 750000, Maryland House voting 46 to 28 to instruct action on an electoral commission, and various international and domestic political moves. Mentions Turkish and Russian tensions, Cuba peace, and New York bankers doubting specie resumption in 1879.
Dr Wt Cross returns as physician in town over Kimmerling Brooks meat shop on Main Street inviting former patients to his new office. April fools day antics reveal over a hundred Democrats renouncing convention nominees. a trustee winner credits Democrats for his margin. Sparrow nuisance spurs New England bird war plans and liquor bills sweep several states. A western Iowa traveler witnesses a stalled crossing scene. European war fears mix with strong grain outlook boosting economy. Russian navy nears a Swedish gun, and local river traffic may resume as upriver grain lingers. The 9th New York regiment shows lax discipline with muskets stolen by a negro. Austria’s peace force tallies 267005 men 47972 horses. counterfeiters at work as coins flow. a dry summer forecast and umbrella call.
Thrall and Mumford's announces fresh stock including birds cages wall paper clocks jewelry and silverware seed and garden supplies early potatoes and beans fresh fish and canned goods coffee and cacao coffees potteries flowers and fancy goods all at Thrall and Mumford's with prices like 40 cents per gallon molasses 25 cents per basket peaches 40 cents and soaps 19 cents a box, all items emphasize variety and value.
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