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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1874
Page
3
A compact local ad noting Thrall and Mumford's offer the best and cheapest paints for consumers in the area. The message emphasizes affordability and broad selection in a small-town hardware retail context.
Posey County voters hear B Keith Gwaltney is a recorder candidate pending Democratic Convention. The note mentions J Proctor Knott renominated for Congress and bold opinions from various editors, with local events including a Colleen Bawn production, Betta Golden dance, and the Posey Agricultural Fair approaching. It reports on local opinions, advertisements, and upcoming festivities in Mt. Vernon and Posey County with emphasis on turnout and orderly conduct.
The Mt Vernon Democrat attacks two leading aspirants Pentecost and Bouron with accusations seen as personal spite. The piece accuses the paper of falsehoods while noting the public may see through the slander and urging legal action as a counter. The report mentions German papers backing the Democratic ticket in Indianapolis and lists 1874 market prices from a local page.
On Saturday August 22 1874 the Posey County Convention opens at 10 a m to select candidates. Townships receive votes: Black 2 Lynn 4 Point 6 Harmony 14 Robb 12 Marrs 12 Robinson 9 Smith 6 Bethel 4 Center 7. Majority of the whole 113 votes. Card to the People Democratic Voters urges the Treasurer candidate to make public moneys earn interest and place in the treasury. John G Young.
Abstract of elections held in 1874 across several states with Democratic gains noted in New Hampshire Connecticut Oregon North Carolina and Kentucky plus forecasts for Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Posits Posey County harmony at a mass convention and discusses German emigration, Temperance Crusade impacts, and a correction about Leroy Williams and the Baxter Bill. Also a quip about Josh Billings and spelling.
Mr and Mrs GoLpern will depart soon for engagements making this likely the last chance to see these notable performers this year. Mr Collins faces questions over alleged sole authorship of his writings while denying responsibility to others. Local editorials provoke debate over motives and judgment. Price and Wasbanps offer choice beef and mutton at their meat shop next to the Monitor. Thomas Conkin may run for Auditor at the Convention, a solid candidate who would serve well if nominated.
Report notes Senator Morton reaches Hot Springs Arkansas unable to walk and must be carried about in a chair. Bourton avoids association with the Democrat editors, fueling continued hostility between them and Morton.
The notice advertises New Orleans Montages by the half barrel at 80 cents. LICHTEN BERGER & SONS are named in the listing.
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