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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1890
Page
8
William Wade seeks re election as Marshal of New Harmony in the upcoming May election. Enoch Fillingim also runs for the office in the same town and vote.
Local notices report new spring stock at H Brown's and Henry Brown's with shoes, hats, and children’s waists advertised at low prices. Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger promote carpets and 3 ply carpet deals. Flood damage on the Wabash and river banks near Black River noted. public wells rusty. A Burlington Junction editor crediting Chamberlain's remedy for colic and diarrhea relief.
A list of residents and visitors fills the week with retirements from the Lindon and Leslie Davis troupes, trips to Mt. Vernon and Evansville, visits to relatives in Braneville and Poseyville, and travels to California Oklahoma Louisville and Cyothiana. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Hammett Mrs. Julia Piper Rev Grimm and Capt Doug Jones with many others.
Claims totaling 4 for Felch lighting, 51.35 for Brown salary, 6 for printing, 60c for Duclos, 3 for Sentinel blanks, 20 for Read estate, 1.25 for Trethewey rebate, and 7 from Ford fines were reviewed. Auditors found reports correct. treasurer to condense and publish. Buckets committee to report costs. town election set May 5. In Memoriam honors Nell Piers with resolutions of condolence from Sanday School and family notification.
The Saturday night concert featured Prof. Oscar Negley on violin and cornet, Prof. Eaton on flute and piccolo, and Mrs. F. A. Fitton with vocal solos, receiving strong applause. A banjo and guitar class including Willis, Mrs Wolfe, Eliza Lichtenberger, Kate Fitton, Marcia Corbin, Tillie Lichtenberger, Elsie Newsom, Will Mumford, Harry Ford and Walter Owen provided simple but pleasing selections.
Hunters and naturalists report a large dark blue bird with white tipped wings and bright red comb captured near Black river by Price boy. It was exhibited at the Turf saloon and identified as a Florida gallinule, rare this far north. Also notes on Chamberlains Cough Remedy, estate sale by J B Ecxfort, river levels easing after record floods, and the steamer Hosedate delivering core.
John Walz is a candidate for Posey county treasurer in the Democratic primary. A well known figure, he has twice served as a representative to the legislature with strong majorities. He is noted for integrity and honesty and would make an accommodating official if nominated.
The Evanaville Journal reports on tariff changes reducing sugar duties by 60 million dollars, claiming lower living costs while acknowledging ongoing debates. The piece notes prior objections about tariffs raising prices and suggests tariff reform momentum.
A clash between two prominent Republicans over tariff taxes drew attention on Main Street for about a day. The heated exchange concerned taxes paid to American monopolies, with supporters divided and voices heated as they discussed prosperity and taxes.
County surveyor since 1881 Jeff Johnson bids for Posey county auditor. If he secures the primary, he would be a first class auditor. J H Johnson J H Chaffin Hal Wilmoth Henry Mann Jake Breith and W O Trethewey are the most mentioned this week as likely town council candidates in their wards.
Baseball season opened with Hoosiers beating Hoodluma 22 to 19 last Saturday. A meeting of the backet brigade is set for 7 30 this evening at the town hall. Goop fishing is reported in the ponds and creeks. A case vote for marshal is predicted.
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