Large variety of shoes and dry goods at local stores
The advertisement lists Eight & Co and Kight & Co offering ladies and children's shoes, millinery, dress and white goods, notions, and jewelry. Thrall & Mumford's stocks dyes, paints, glass, canned fruits, mackerel, herring, and building materials. Owen & Co promote plows and farm equipment. McSherry force feed praised for wheat drilling. Steamer Wash. Obenchain runs daily between New Harmony and Grayville. thanks for seasonal oysters from Mt. Vernon prepared for the fair.
Newspaper subscribers urged to settle arrears and pay in advance
In a call to readers, the paper urges those in arrears to clear debts and prepay a year, arguing newspapers deserve square dealing and highlighting the value of local coverage over city papers. It notes the army expansion debate, presses county notices, and mentions fair entries, vendors, and a new 12 pound boy in the context of Democratic gains.
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Sax
Bal lous Magazine September issue praised for originality
The September Bal lou's Magazine impresses with original content and high merit stories. It lists pieces like The Tartars of Russia and A Game for Two, plus puzzles and housekeeping. Published by Thames & Talbot, Boston, $1.50 yearly, news depots nationwide. A town resident proclaims California Ohio Wisconsin election predictions dated September 5th October 9th November 6th. A local monument story notes Mr J W Miller's grave stone work cheaper than Evansville firms. A quip about Ohio Governor Young and troops ends with criticism of Maryland and West Virginia governors.
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Ballou
Russia
Copenhagen
Rocks
Gibraltar
California
Golconda
Charley
Thames & Talbot
Hawiey Street
Boston
Ohio
Wisconsin
Hayes
Indiana
Bouncing boy brings good fortune to local doctor
Henry Haypen was seen strolling in high spirits after news of a new baby at his home. The town credits the arrival of the bouncing boy as the cause, and locals cheer the doctor and the Democratic party for a minor political gain.
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Peter Weser
Old Grant
Henry Haypen
Doc
Democratic Party
Gibson county fair urged as neighboring attendees plan
Citizens of Gibson county report twenty-one horse stalls engaged for the fair with more stock expected. The cut off dam supervised by Prof Bateman progresses well and is expected to withstand water force, signaling Bateman as a capable engineer. An ear of white corn measured 16 inches and weighed 690 grains announced last Tuesday.
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Ees
Gibson County
Posey
Prof. Bateman
Bateman
In Memory of Mrs Dr Smith at Millersburg
A church and Sunday School meeting adopts resolutions mourning the death of Kila Smith on August 6 1877 a devoted member and teacher in Millersburg Indiana. The document praises her Christian life and pledges sympathy to her bereaved husband with publication in local papers. Also reports large wheat yields by local farmers and notes visitors to the office including Miss Em Pourry, Miss N Bon Ton, and Miss K Dranshep from New Orleans.
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Thomas Smith
Boonville
New Harmony
Tuos. Campbell
Em. Pooury
New Orleans
N. Bon- Ton
Misa K. Dranshep
Resolutions of Condolence for Wuithram Rons
The Posey County Auditor records condolences from the Board of Commissioners for Wuithram Rons who served 16 years in county office. The board resolves to send sympathy to his family, publish the resolutions in county papers, and file them on record.
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Aupitor
Mt. Vernon
Inn
Waereas
Wuithram
Rons
Board of Commissioners
Autrep D. Owen
Posey County
Temperance talk and crops noted in Cynthiana section
In Cynthiana area notes from August 19, 1877, residents report the pear and plum crops as large and the apple crop improving with dry weather. A lightning fatality under a shade tree is mourned. A Sunday School picnic proceeds with brief sermons and refreshments. Reports include corrections to a death notice, a newborn infant, temperance views, grasshopper intrusion on Wes McReynolds’ corn, a meat thrower in a wheat shock, and excellent clover seed prospects.
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Silas Lowe
Western Star
Wm. Robb
Joseph Deitz
Wes. McReynolds
Kansas
Wes
Conwell Calvert
Rain Becomes Wealth for Armors in Timely Shower
The article notes a splendid rainfall this week that promises financial gains for armor makers, suggesting millions lie in the sudden opportunity. It frames the rain as a timely boon impacting local industry and profits.
Gas Burner and Other Inventive Devices Noted
Issued to Inventors of Indiana for the week ending August 21 1877 furnished for The Rearster by Messrs Cox and Cox Solicitors o Patents Washington DC Gas Burner J Hanning Indianapolis Scraper for Excavator J Botkin Farmland Barkers Shears W Read Geneva Steam Engine Pitman Rod R Schrader Indianapolis Ruler and Letter Scale G Wyckoff Indianapolis
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Messrs. Cox & Cox
O Patents
Washington, D. C
J. Hanning
Indianapolis
J. Botkin
Barkers
W. Read
Geneva
Rod—R. Schrader
G. Wyckoff
New Harmony Retail Market Prices August 24 1877
Corrected weekly rates show prices for sugar molasses peppers and many staples at New Harmony Market. Includes flour corn coffee and dried peaches with per bushel and per dozen figures. reveals livestock egg and oil prices plus household goods like soap and candles.
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New Harmony
Uhrall
Mumford
Seeereseare
Pota Atoll
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