Temperatures Reported In New Harmony Indiana
The Register records the August 1 1890 readings at New Harmony Indiana noting temperatures from 62 to 65 midday and a high of 74. The brief weather note lists two values for the day.
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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1890
Page
4
The Register records the August 1 1890 readings at New Harmony Indiana noting temperatures from 62 to 65 midday and a high of 74. The brief weather note lists two values for the day.
The snippet covers population estimates, large picnic parties at Foote's pond and opposite Juno island, and local events like serenading bands for Blue Mountain Joe circus. It notes registration deadlines for doubtful voters, political commentary on F. M. B. A. candidates, and a cornet band farewell parade. It mentions deaths, local commerce, and a dog ordinance, plus fishing feats and a coroner’s vacancy.
A long list of Poseyville residents and visitors attend plays and visit kin in nearby towns including Lafayette Evansville and Mt. Vernon. Names such as Katie Shepherd Ida Endicott Emma Endicott Will Kight Arthur Jaquesa George Copeland J. W. French Bertha Trethewey Magnus Boyle and many others appear with movements to Grayville Lyons and Winfield. A track race Emma P. versus Banashee is planned for next Sunday. Josep Meyers, a track accident casualty last week, died on Tuesday. Racing at Deep Creek track is anticipated as river levels approach low-water.
The Posey County Teachers Institute will meet at the Mt Vernon court house during the week starting Monday August 18 1890. S. S Parr former DePauw normal school dean and Charity Dye of Indianapolis schools will teach. All county teachers or prospective teachers are urged to attend for educational advancement and a special examination will be held at the end. O L Sewell County Superintendent.
The audience filled the opera house last Saturday to see The Martyr praised as a strong well rendered play. The Golden troupe, including Mr. and Mrs. Golden, Miss Butler, and Harry Robinson, received applause for an unusually smooth performance. Wednesday featured Evelyn with the same talented cast earning fresh laurels. The troupe will close with Jo, a Mountain Fairy starring Miss Lester and I. C. A. Kidd, urging a strong finish and another big turnout.
A smoker tossed a lit cigar into a wooden cuspidor with sawdust in Dr Neal's office. Frank Lyon and James Stoker noticed a glow, entered the room, and extinguished a fire before it could engulf the building, averting a major conflagration.
Frank Cartwright suffered a deep ankle wound while chopping a limb about four miles east of town. An ax glanced into his foot, tearing a several inch gash and nearly severing the joint and artery. He walked home, and Dr. Bucklin treated the injury with about a dozen stitches.
Mr Joan Carpenter of Goodland praises Chamberslain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea cramps and stomach pains. He reports one dose often suffices for cure, with three doses in worst cases. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by W W Wiley. New spring shoes for men and boys at H Brown's.
F A Morgan announces application for a license to retail spirituous and malt liquors at Lot 98 Main Street between Church and Tavern New Harmony Posey County Indiana at the next Posey County Board of Commissioners session.
July 22 1890 the Board of Trustees requires owners on East Main Street between Tavern and Steam Mill to repair brick pavements and grade and pave the remaining sidewalk to match existing heights. Eight and a half foot width with six inch drainage tiles under works to be completed within 15 days. Signed S. Rawlings president Henry Brown town clerk Attest: 1875 2w
The town ordains dogs may not run at large unless muzzled to prevent bites. The Town Marshal is charged with killing dogs found at large in violation after August fifth, 1890, under the town corporation seal and official signature.
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