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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1881
Page
3
An ad states three weeks ago a supplier ordered the best boys and children's clothing made in New York. The goods will arrive soon and Henry Brown invites mothers and fathers to bring their boys for stylish spring garments with 25 percent savings off city prices.
New York dispatch August 12 1881 surveys dog rabies immigrant issues and urban life. commentary on muzzles Chinese and Japanese integration tales of emigration funding changes and a feature on the American Tailor magazine. Coney Island nights and a thieves trap anecdote. Home for Soldiers’ Orphans update and underlined civic efforts to aid the poor with steamer excursions. Also ads note low prices on household goods by Owen & Co.
Billy Emerson left debts when he quit San Francisco years ago. Creditors tried to seize his 5000 dollar diamond and 250 dollar weekly salary on his return, but found he had sold the jewel to his manager for one dollar and had drawn one month of wages in advance.
A letter from C H Barnard of Ashland dated June 3 1880 reports a case of spavin cured entirely by one bottle of Kendall's Spavin Core and notes the horse subsequently sold for two hundred dollars. The testimonial highlights a successful outcome and financial gain.
Georgie Miller, a six year old, triggered a crude incendiary wad of cotton soaked in Cayenne pepper and alcohol in a crowded San Francisco theatre, scorching the house though no serious flames spread. A rude remark by a stump speaker sparked a retaliatory hit with a bold. A witty spectator described a brickbat cabinet as a joke amid the chaos.
The Posey County Agricultural Fair will begin Tuesday the 30th and run four days. Early signs point to unprecedented success with fine horses in training in the speed rings. The secretary records exhibition entries, and a reporter’s gallery over the secretary’s office will provide exclusive viewing of events in all rings. Home exhibitors are urged to file entries early to avoid late rush.
A letter questions the Monday night board vote barring beer at saloons on Sundays arguing for uniform enforcement of Sunday prohibitions. The writer advocates adopting Connecticut Blue Laws to forbid ordinary avocations on Sundays and urges state law enforcement of such restrictions.
Lovers of good music should not miss the Union Hall concert tomorrow evening. The programme features top local vocal and instrumental talent, with nearly every selection expected to repay the admission price. Curtain rises at 8 o'clock sharp with audiences urged to be seated beforehand.
On Saturday evening the 27th, the Golden Dramatic Troupe begins at Union Hall with Hazel Kirke starring Mrs. Brena GoDEN. Supported by M Goupey H S Rolinson and a strong company, an immense audience is expected. Also, W M Williams lost two fingers in a buzz saw accident last Friday evening, a heavy misfortune for the industrious worker.
The town marshal jailed a prominent alderman for connections to a street quarrel and a dog fight, fining him about 305 dollars in total costs. The Golden Dramatic Troupe opens its season on the 27th at Union Hall and plans several Fair week performances. They depart September 5 for an annual tour through Illinois Missouri Kansas and Texas.
An old notice promotes Kendall's Spavio Cure claiming it helps both man and beast. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle to enable a ride with their sweetheart, citing lameness as the barrier.
Sylvester Le Voice, an 11 year old from Jamestown New York, allegedly abducted a crying baby. The report notes his fair hair blue eyes and mild demeanor. Joseph Mattingly, a popular commercial traveler, was in town this week and obtained several orders. Mrs Wa Cox formerly of New Harmony and now in Grayville is visiting friends.
A snow slide on the east fork of the Yuba River above Downieville California covers hundreds of feet of the river. Formed last winter the slide was about 75 feet deep then and now remains over 40 feet deep with hard ice. The river has cut through the slide leaving a regular arch visible in a narrow gorge. The site is sunlit only for a few hours daily.
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