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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1878
Page
3
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KE. F. Owen & Co. buy Smith Wagons for cash and by car load, enabling ten dollar price cuts vs. similar wagons. Also advertised are ague tonics, nails direct from factory, wire cloth, polishing irons, painters supplies, and Thrall & Mumford hardware stock. Washington aims to treat Sitting Bull as a prisoner of war, after omitting a prior step to capture him.
An August 7 report says a fast passenger train on the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis line collided with a freight train at Mingo Junction Ohio, wrecked, with 1d or 20 killed and many injured among emigrant passengers.
A Democrat contribution urges support for the convention ticket without bias, praising democracy and urging unity among readers. The piece notes the Register will back the ticket regardless of personal preferences and cautions against side-taking in the race. The New Harmony Thespian Society dissolves after organizing in 1873, with wardrobe and property stored for future use. J Lenz, Harmony Society Trustee, visits Economy CA to oversee property and celebrates Mr Jikaz nearing his hundredth birthday.
The piece argues advertising pays and that top merchants rely on ads as customers read and then visit the stores. It notes Posey county Democratic central committee and candidates plan a Saturday 1 PM meeting upstairs in the Monitor building to discuss convention strategy. A recent severe rain wind and hail damaged peach trees near Mr. Cam Joneson’s home.
The article notes a shift from bows and arrows to breech loading rifles in the Japanese army over about a decade. It also states the government has recently adopted the most potent weapon for quelling rebellion, a fair application of laws.
Gen M D Manson auditor candidate to appear at the Democratic County Convention on the 31st next. Also announces appearance of Gotten, Nlanny Roninson in the play Rose Michel on the 24th inst. A party group including Forp and Freractor members left on an excursion to Chicago. A quip notes the Siamese king with three thousand wives and asks what if a woman had three thousand husbands.
A Denocraft urges a careful Democratic Mass Convention at New Harmony to nominate capable, reputable candidates. He warns against personal attacks by papers, calls for free voter choice, and stresses selecting men who can unite the party and gain cross party respect to avoid a weakened victory.
Our old friend W I Evans editor of the Princeton Democrat was nominated with great unanimity for Clerk of Gibson county at the Convention held last Saturday. He did not seek the nomination which makes the compliment all the greater. Success to you Winn and may you be elected by 1900 majority.
Rumor suggests Ep ward Homer Esy may consent to use of his name for Representative at the Democratic County Convention. If nominated, he is seen as a popular and safe legislator.
At a dinner hosted by the Farriers Company at the Albion Tavern in London the Quven’s health was proposed with elaborate royal titles for Queen Victoria including Queen of Great Britain and the Colonies Protectress of Turkey Administratrix of Cyprus and Empress of India.
The river’s decline allows government work at the dam to finish. The last crib likely set yesterday, and fill-in will continue. Also a local theater shows Rose Michel on the 24th with Mr. and Mrs. Gotpin and Harry Robinson as leads. Professor G W Warren visited town Friday to join Crescent City Band for Bishop installation in Vincennes.
The article notes Miss Grace Warren returning to Loansville last Tuesday after a short visit here. Miss Karin Farron accompanied her to Mr Vernon, then left. mentions the King of Burmah imprisoned ministers for being late to a council. an ad warns delinquent taxpayers to notice.
An advertisement list from Thrall and Mumford's showcases groceries and housewares with prices for items like coffee, sugar, oysters, tomatoes, coal, cigars, soap, lye, dyes, paints, and building materials. Includes local notices about visitors and community figures, and reports the death of Uncle Jon Cavin in Robb township Posey county.
Ciurren s Ovetee and Pusny Crreore Corr notices list recipients up to date including Barrow Platt Rachel Mira Alexander Gaal Melissa Dann Jacob Boucher Whza Rrephens Charles UE Baldwin Anna Ms Deig Willian Kinchetoe Mary Jh Farrell John Orman Amanda Ashworth Columbus FL Bates Ann BL Tolenmn Joseph A Schenk Cathrine Schoentrap James HW Kenoer Sophronia Brookins Gizo W Curis Clerk.
Sheriff Posey Co. to J. Hinard Lot 5 block 18 Company Mt. Vernon. Miller to A. Kreipke Lots 4 and 6 block 34 Blairsville. J. Anderson to J. Nester pt N BUN EB J-16 6 14-5 24-100 acres. Allyn to Jackson N pt Wyse V5 1 BIB 84 HYP AVE. Barter to Altison pt Lot 3 Given Mt. Vernon. Martin to Daniel Lot 2 James & Hovey’s Vernon. Total 8 transfers. Consideration $5,103 4a, Mortgage amount $40NS 25. PALMETTO CENTER RL PLC.
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