Mt. Vernon Daily Notes Local Events and Politics
Friday to Monday items cover posters and meetings in Mt. Vernon including Democratic glee club visits, a political rally in Poseyville, and a primary on the 11th. Wheat shipments, a busy Wells House scene, and local social chatter unfold with notes on floods, photography, and notices.
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Mt. Vernon
Democratic Glee Club
New Harmony tariff satire sparks 19th century debate
The letter criticizes the New Harmony Herald for opposing a Blacksmith Orator who argues coffee was cheaper before tariff protection. It notes price swings from 15c to 334c per pound since 1859 and mocks protectionism, urging readers to ignore high taxes and political quarrels while hinting at national figures like Harrison and Porter.
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New Harmony
5Th Ward
America
New Harmony Hegister
B.O
Gen. Harrison
Admiral Porter
Col. Robertsson
Fry
Cleveland
Matson, Myers
Secesh
J.G.B
Annie K Mitchert Dies At Evansville In 58th Year
Annie K Mitchert wife of the late Prof Thomas W Mitchell died at Evansville on Wednesday July 25 1888 in her 58th year. She was a longtime resident and widow of the prominent academic. Funeral arrangements will be announced by local undertakers.
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Mitchell
Evansville
Annie K. Mitchert
Thomas W. Mitchell
Jacob Schmall
Posey Circuit Court
Mt. Vernon
Indiana
Oliver N. Fretageot
Geiss & Nempfling
Peter Weber
New Harmony
Ind
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