Sailors and Scholars Mark a River Day on Sally Ann
A dozen locals enjoyed a breezy Tuesday sail on the Sally Ann despite swift river currents and a foggy forecast. After anchoring near the cut off they returned, later refloating the ship below the mill. Meanwhile the Mt. Vernon Literary Society showcased readings and music with Mrs. Eliza R. Thomas slated to speak next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
Pearl of Love
Elsie
Natalie Newsom
McLaine
Robin Owen
Lillie Boyer
Dr. Woodry
Elsie Newsom
Fred McDonald
TI. W. Wilson
Mies Fannie Golden
Elsie Newgom
Fannie Golden
Eugenia Johnson
Louise Husband
Cy. Downer
Phoebe Elliott
Eliza R. Thomas
Local races stir as marshal candidates multiply
Local politics heat up with two or three extra marshal candidates. John Stallings and John Wade seek the Democratic ticket, Wade pursuing a convention and petition signatures. A residence move raises a voting eligibility question. Rumors place Scott Coleman as a Republican marshal candidate. Election commissioners Chadwick and Slater join Clerk Beal. County Sunday school convention set for Poseyville April 13–14 with a busy program led by several ministers and educators. The Democratic town ticket nominating meeting is set for next Monday at 7 o’clock, likely at the opera house. all town Democratic voters are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
John Stallings
John Wade
Wade
Scott Coleman
Chas. Chadwick
H. T. Slater
Beal
Poseyville
A. H. Fretageot
D. T. Davis
W. M. Clark
Misa Inez McGregor
Monro
W. M. Bell
Henry Brown
Wm. Green
L. A. Warner
R. T. Boren
Enoch Fillingim
Chas. Moore
W. A. Bond
J. B. Wade
Wm. Creek
Gus Smith
Peter Weber
John Given
KE. V. Johnson
Jacob Breith
Wm. Hartman
Wim. Franzmanon
F. W. Walz
Geo. Baldwin
R. R
A Delightful Social and Local News Highlights
Miss Sadie Minney hosted a large gathering Friday with many friends and relatives listed among attendees. A buggy wreck near Hartman’s caused by a frightened horse left the horse uninjured and the occupant lightly bruised. Tax assessments foresee a $75,000 to $100,000 drop due to reduced hogs cattle wheat prices and outside land investments. Uncle Tom Prick of Posey died in Robb township at 75. Geo L Beau touts a new roofing slate perforator. Huspano Co. reports a carload of binder-twine signaling strong wheat prospects. A blizzard scare on April fool’s day prompted warnings. Park windmill overhaul underway. Taxes due by April 17. The Hunter Laundry offers lace curtain cleaning. W M Ford expands his residence. Robson Dramatic Troupe arrival planned. A sailing party on the Wabash, with Geo Elder captain. Lace curtain renewal at John Hofreiter’s. Black River bridge completed. Pax Reararer sent to Miss Clara Sander. Dranafield yards began brick moulding. The river rapidly fell by several feet, cyclers out in force, and the county asylum reports 43 inmates. The last rise did not halt the ferry.
Washington News Roundup From General Capital City Items
From Washington April 4 news notes report ministerial appointments in England and Vienna, a large daily postmaster turnover, a near two million debt reduction, and 68 060 post offices. Republicans oppose popular vote senators while Roach investigation talk fades. Indiana patent grants include devices for mills hay derricks clothes dryers plows steam pumps and more.
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Washington, D.C
Thos. F. Bayard
Delaware
England
Robbie Lincoln
Freddie Grant
Vienna
Roach
N. Dak
Gorman
Indiana
New Harmony Register
C. A. Snow & Co
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
A.C. Brantingham
Indianapolis
D. W. Garrison
Remington
W. E. B. Harris
Vincennes
W. M. Hewitt
Sharptown
G. G. Howe
G. R. Kendrick
Portland
J.M. Krampf
New Albany
A. Krieger
S.d. Murray
Carda
D. Myers
North Manchester
L. Nightingale
Evansville
J. R. Sturgeon
Cherubusco
C. B. Wisner
Lowell
Relic collection items and oddities from Indiana figures
J P Ireland of Richmond houses a cane from the first White House floor and other historic pieces, while 1888 campaign bets face suit. News items cover a Virginia napkin ring, a 46-snake den found by a dog, Kokomo’s giant plate glass, Elwood population growth, Evansville Democrats winning control, and various local curiosities and curiosities.
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J.P. Ireland
Richmond
White House
Bull Run
Washington
Powhatton
Libby
Calvin C. Heady
Howard County
B. Percell
Grover Cleveland
United States
Various Local Elections and Oddities Across Illinois
About forty years ago Ed Barrett of Champaign County suffered a left arm injury from a gunburst with a quarter inch iron fragment emerging. Chicago elected the Democratic ticket by 16 000 to 18 000, Harrison 21 623 for mayor. A cheerless deaf mute at Decatur preserves 68 000 cancelled stamps. Phillipstown shows 2 saloons 2 blacksmiths 1 store and restaurant, John Kilbinger to enter blacksmithing. Republicans in Grayville won all nominated offices. Geo Davidson of Decatur owns an Italian violin from 1718. Carmi’s township ticket mostly Republican. Chicago mayor total 211 180 votes. Oakland reports a case of leprosy. Springfield voted Democratic. Ruops Island went Democratic by 1 000 and sent two Democrats to Congress.
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Ed Barrett
Champaign County
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Decatur
Phillipstown
John Kilbinger
Grayville
Geo. Davidson
Carmi
Oakland
Springfield
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W. L. Douglas
WM. Franzmann
Freigister
C.a.snow &Co
D. C
R. D. Twigg
Stewart
R. PD. Twigg
NEW Harmony
Ind
Geos
Breith’s
New Harmony, Indiana
Wmalley
America
W. N. Hooker & CO
West Broadway
New Yorks
M. Wheatcroft
Ciitl.orn
Posey County
H. L. Wilmoth
Fox Island
Thomas K. Wilson
AIID
Merchant Tailor
Husband & CO
J. D. Owen & Co
J. A. Wilhelm
H. C. Husband
Owen Block
Oliver Anti
Scientific American Agency
Munn & CO
Broadway
New York
Scientific American
New York &E
Ralph T. Boren, Lawrence A. Warner
Proprietors
Boren & Varner
Dr. von Peters
von Peters
William Green
City Exchange
Fred.w.walz
Fred. W.walz
M.e.church
Mayl
Joshua Wade
Bronsag
Tal Hogtor Acker
New York City
Bounding Bay
Juno Island
Elying
Sally Ann
Government Dam
Frank Miller
Will Robson
W. F. Lichtenberger
Local Politics
Sadie Minney
Mollie Henderson
May Wilsey
Alice Wade
Lizzie Alsop
Elsie Robinson
Mamie Wade
Maud Whittaker
Jessie Wade
Millie Hamilton
Stella Fulton
Ida Davis
Minnie Hofreiter
Susie Minney
John Wright
Alfred Wright
Chas. Davis
Wm. Davis
Walter Inwood
Oscar Miller
Wm. McCoy
Arthur Snelling
Chas. Woods
Rees Gentry
Hartman's
Gentry
Pisetey
Uncle Tom" Prick
Posey
Robb Township
Geo. L. Beau
H.C. Huspano & Co
W. C. Trethewey
John Hofreiter
W.m.ford
Prorte
Robson Dramatic Troupe
Geo. Elder
Wabash
Black River
Pax Reararer
Clara Sandere
Terre Haute
Dranafield
Tur
the County Asylum
Indianna State
James Tobin
Daviess County
Spencer County
Kokomo Plate-Glass Factory
Elwood
Madison
South Bend
Virginia
Reddy” O'Connor
W. A
Fort Wayne
Peru
Dan Reese
Muncie
Mt. Vernon
Columbus
Ilinois Itema
Ruops Island
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