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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1886
Page
4
News items from Albion and Mt. Vernon discuss residents visiting town and traveling for business, local sales at Brown's Clothing House, upcoming normal school start May 10, and a concert at the opera house. Candidates, election notes, and public health reminders appear, including vaccination urges amid smallpox concerns.
A Poseyville debate centers on an earlier smallpox report linking Carmi Fox Island and Poseyville with cases. The editor defends Prof Wood, noting he knew nothing of the item. Coverage praises Miss Eliza Lichtenberger’s Mikado concert and criticizes Adams Uncle Tom's Cabin show as vulgar. Local notices mention trades, elections, fire protection debates, and residents' whereabouts.
Vague notes report candidates for corporation offices should submit names early. F W Licht Tenpercer remains ill though improves. Weather has boosted vegetation. Jupee W P Ford traveled to Evansville on business. River rose again after a brief fall. Various local ads promote Gilmore's Aromatic Wine and Thrall & Mumford as agents.
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