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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1891
Page
4
An article notes ENOCH FILLINGIM running for re election as Marshal of the Town of New Harmony at the upcoming May Election. It describes a busy campaign season with local events and campaign promises, plus community notices from Poseyville and nearby areas.
A civic notice invites residents to mark their preferred marshal for the coming year by filling in an official ballot. Voters may submit anonymously, provided the vote is written on the official form.
Officials list up to 10 o'clock yesterday include Wade Stallings Fillingi Wilsey Jackson Lichtenberge Wiley Ellis Ford Alsop Dudrley Twigg Slater Mumford Robson Wheatcroft Neal Miller Green Hofreiter Moore Smith Lyon. Four names stand as May candidates while leaders abstain from voting this week and polls close next Thursday at noon. Dr King New Discovery praised for coughs colds and lung relief with free trial bottles at Mumford's Drug Store.
An old ad promises Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by apl0y T. Mumvorp Jr.
A horse owned by Rev. Mel Kinnis, a Baptist revivalist, bolted with its cart last Tuesday afternoon from Tretheweys toward Henson's farm two miles away along the lower road. The horse and cart suffered no damage. Frank Hayden rode in the cart at the start but calmly jumped clear. Several locals joined the pursuit on foot and by vehicle.
The Posey County Medical Society met at Dr. Rawlings eighteen days ago to review cases. Dr. Ramsey reported a remarkable operation on a skull fractured by a bursting emery wheel. Attending were Drs. Ramsey Pearse from Mt. Vernon and Rawlings Murphy Holton Neal Wilson Bucklin from New Harmony.
Reverend Charles Morris of Evanaville will conduct divine service at St Stephen's Episcopal Church next Monday at 3 PM and again at 7 30 PM. Baptism will be conferred at the afternoon service upon those desiring it.
M B Pote sold 35 head of cattle to Evansville buyers at 5 cents a pound. The herd averaged about 65 dollars per head, totaling 2275 dollars, outpacing Chicago offers. Mosquitoes are numerous, tied to McKinley era concerns. Hugo House back damaged in a Wednesday runaway. Tax river fell, sand-bars appeared. A new brass band organized in Chaffin's building. Fruit trees bloom heavily and fish bite as season opens.
S. H. Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver issues and severe weight loss. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored health. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois had an eight year leg sore and was cured after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had five large fever sores and was cured by one bottle Electric Bitters and one Arnica Salve box. All sold by Mumford Jr.
A new serenading band opened Monday night featuring John H. Stallings H T Slater violin Jas Baldwin Leslie Hugo George Hugo Gus Neal T W Wilson guitar Will A Twigg cello L O Hamilton cornet. All are seasoned soloists and plan to perform for town families through the fall.
Arthur Fretageot sustained a badly sprained and bruised left leg when his horse slipped on a bridge during a Sheridan's Ride. The animal fell and trapped his leg under its weight in the east part of town, but the injuries were thankfully not more serious.
John C. Duclos of Creighton Missouri has invented a post hole auger praised as a wonder for its purpose. It is displayed at H C Husband & Co hardware store and has undergone local testing, being pronounced a number one labor saving implement.
It mentions planting beans with potatoes to deter potato bugs, then reports the death of Mrs. Sairney of H Elizabethtown Illinois from consumption. Her remains were taken to Crosaville Illinois for interment. Also notes medicinal ads from T Mumford Jr and an advertisement by Frank Dalby of Albion Illinois to stockmen and horse owners.
Grand assortment of hats for men and boys at H. Browns Clothier and Hatter features stiff hats, Danlap styles and Youman styles from leading brands. Impressive display highlights latest novelties in headwear.
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