Local notes and ads from Poseyville and Evansville
Last Monday was the hottest day of the season. J. W. Hiart returned from Washington last week. Ww. Gorpen returned from New York last Saturday. Reap the new advertisement inserted by Henry Brown. Henry Brown and family spent last Sunday in Evansville with relatives. Our Washington letter this week will be especially interesting to ex soldiers. Prepare for the fair come and buy a new suit of fall clothing hat at Browns. You can go to Evansville and return for 80 cents next Sunday. The train will leave the depot at 11 o'clock sharp. Boys and Children's Clothing for fall and winter a specially at Browns largest stock ever seen here. Now is the time to clothe your children. The Hovey tariff line drives 1884 politics while Republican principles are cited. Remains of the late Gro Husbanbs followed to cemetery by many. G A R convention repudiates pension scheme, Hovey may revise acceptance letter. Ronson opens fall campaign. Desperate effort by Republicans to elect Hovey to Congress and defeat French and Worth for offices. J B McCustonca and Dr Ronore of Gibson county were to tour this week, Democrats being interviewed.
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Henry Brown
Evansville
Washington
Brown
Obituary of Mr. Vernon Star Downs of New Harmony
Mr. Vernon Star Downs died August 9 1886 at his residence in this city after a long battle with consumption. Born April 7 1827 in Washington NC he moved through Indiana to Posey county and New Harmony. He married Sarah C. Coonrod in 1850 and Kessiah Hayes in 1861. eight children were born with five living. A lifelong Democrat he held various occupations from grocery trade to farming and hotel proprietor at Downs Hotel. He faced his illness with faith and patience, bidding farewell to friends and crossing the river to rest with God. The community shares sympathy with his wife and children.
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Vernon Star
Redding Downs
Mr. Downs
Washington
Beaufort County
N.C
New Albany
Posey County
New Harmony
Sarah C. Coonrod
Panama
New York
New Orleans
Poseyville
Wadenville
Downs Hotel
Downs
Baptist Church
J. H.C
Lightning Strikes Residence. Damages Reported in Storm
The T Mustrorp Jr residence was struck by lightning last Tuesday, weather boarding shattered and plastering torn inside, but no serious injuries. Little Witt recovered quickly. Also noted are political notes from Senator McCullough predicting a Democratic victory in Gibson county with French leading the ticket. A juvenile club dramatic entertainment is planned at the opera house on Saturday the 28th, admission ten cents, children half price. Various notices follow including tax collection by F Lewis, arrivals from Louisiana, and local ads for Gilmore products and Thrall & Mumford. Died: George Houspaup, aged 60, after a long illness.
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T. Mustrorp, Jr
Little Witt
Musical Selections by City’s Best Talent To Follow
To be followed by choice musical selections instrumental and vocal by the best talent in the city. The program promises diverse performances and highlights from local artists.
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