Clocks and Watches Sales and Local Notices
Clocks and watches advertised for sale by W F Gray next to the Postoffice. Elgin watches featured. Mt Vernon resident Josefa Kaun noted visiting town. Sheriff elect Joan L Wareer to assume office next Tuesday. Thrall & Mumford advertise bacon, dyes, lye, paints, oils and related items. Senator Jos E McDonaty active in Ohio politics. Lore about Zach Chandler and Detroit taxes. A Welsh clerical scandal mentioned. New Harmony native Jo an C Paice moves to Mt Vernon to serve as jailor under Sheriff Wheeler. Teachers Institute proceedings summarized, with fuller report next week. Dr Cyrus N Ur, former Bloomington State University president, dies. burial in Greencastle. Gov Hendricks to speak in Zanesville. A cutting affray at Stewartsville leaves James Alexander with a knife wound not considered dangerous.
County seeks road to save iron bridge on Black river
A Posey County透 editor urges county commissioners to fund a permanent southern road to the Black River iron bridge after a flood, warning the bridge is at risk and useless without access. The note also covers a Posey Teachers Institute session with multiple classes, lectures, and attendees across Aug 23-25 1875.
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Black River
Mt. Vernon
Theater dispute sparks cross fire in Grayville papers
The Evansville Courier and Grayville Independent clash over a theatrical review. The Courier defends its reporter and denounces the Independent editor for unfair criticism of The Chimney Corner and past performances while noting libel suits linked to the Shanklin brothers.
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Grayville Independent
Register
Evansville
The
Independent
Sae
Evansville Courier
Auton O. Meyers
Cincinnatinquirer
Meyers
Courier
Posey County Fair to Proceed Despite Rumors
County residents voice belief that no fair will be held this year but the Agricultural Society asserts there is no intention to abandon the fair. The event will begin September 14 and run for four days with large premiums offered and a substantial fair expected despite circulated rumors.
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Posey
Debtors Urged to Settle Accounts at Once
All persons indebted to the Register office are urged to pay promptly. Individual balances are small, but the aggregate debt is sizable. Readers who know they owe should call and settle their accounts immediately.
September issue of Oliver Optic's Magazine
The issue features four full page pictures including In 2 Ham mock Among the Skills Through the Brook and the Shady Walk. Serials Going West Nature's Scholar and Brought to the Front are continued. Reminiscences of African Life includes a boa constrictor episode. Other articles include Admiral Guarinos If it wasn't for Helen A Goodly Charity and a Pretty Wife Mrs Judge Tysien's Party Peter's Composition How I Left the North Light A Happy Marplot and Poems Naiad of the Hidden Brook Sailor's Song among others. The editor replies to rival criticism in Sensational Books for Boys. Elegant illustrations accompany the number. Terms 300 per annum or 25 cents per number. Lee & Shepard Boston.
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Ses
Oliver Optic
Guarinos
Helen
Judge Tysien
Peter
North Light
Lee & Shepard
Boston
Phrenological Journal notes and local society items
The Phrenological Journal issue is praised for topics on David A Wells Paul Apollo and other items including Sins of Ignorance Hana Christian Andersen Our Country Schools and The Absorbing Power of Interest on Money plus notices of Count Waldeck and ex President Andrew Johnson Portraits and editorials. Also mentions Mr Ow an and wife moving to Marquette and a report from Evansville Journal about demolishing a den with fire company tools and a humorous note from Grayville Independent regarding Mark Smith’s Slaversack persona.
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David A. Wells
Paul
Apollo
Hana Christian Andersen
Count Waldeck
Andrew Johnson
S. R. Wells & Co
Broadway
New York
Nelson Nine Triumph Over New Harmony Nine
Mt Vernon outlet recounts a baseball game where the Nelson Nine defeated a picked New Harmony nine. The score wasn’t released, but Nelsons led by two at finish. Also notes public teacher exams in New Harmony on September 4 1875 and local town updates including new hotel managers arrival and dam construction contract.
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Mt. Vernon
Nelson
New Harmony Boys
Nelsons
Kentucky Radical’s Diminishing Funds Questioned
A speaker notes that a Kentucky Radical believes the party’s opposition in the state numbers 36 000 and fears a 50 000 gap would jeopardize future prospects. He questions party strategy if federal offices leave the state and Washington with no funds for campaigns.
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Kentucky
Washington
Editorial hints Heisman bid for Congress in Mount Vernon paper
An Mount Vernon Democrat editorial remarks on Heisman’s possible candidacy for Congress and mentions “sweet Posey” as likely backing Joe Showers. The Boonville Enquirer questions the Democrat’s reliability, suggesting conflicting signals about endorsements and strategy.
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Mount Vernon Democrat
Heisman
Congress
Sweet Posey
Joe Showers
Boonville Enquirer
Inventions. List of Patents Issued by U S Patent Office
Indiana inventors receive patents for the week ending August 21, 1875, as reported by Cox & Cox. Notable grants include Button Hole Cutter to D Lehman of Wakarusa. Head Block for Saw Mill to B Perry and Q Mote of Richmond. Straw Cutter to L Schellinger of Mishawaka. Trace Carrier to W Townsend of Goodland. Furnace Grates to O Little and F Heaber of Indianapolis. Feed Guide for Printing Press to J Reed of Jeffersonville. Electro Magnetic Engine to A Fillman of Chauncey. Reciprocating Churn Dasher to Witlatch of Lexington.
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U.S. Patent Office
Indiana
Messrs
Cox & Cox
Solicitors of Patents
Washington City
D. Lehman
Wakarusa
B. Perry
Q. Mote
Richmond
L. Schellinger
Mishawaka
W. Townsend
Goodland
O. Little
F. Heaber
Indianapolis
J. Reed
Jeffersonville
A. Fillman
Chauncey
Witlatch
Lexington
Transfers of Real Estate Week Ending August 23 1875
Real estate transfers listed include J C and J A Smith to J W Haines for part 5 8 dollars 4 27 acres 12 652 acres R D Owen to Nt Hunsdon Outlet in New Harmony 857 00 P Martin to Z W Catlett int in SE 4 17 6 18 and int in personal estate of W Martin Deceased 3000 J A C Lowe to G W Lowe pt Lot 40 Cynthiana 000 8 Whiting to C A Whiting Lot 32 in Cynthiana 800 W M Hoggatt to Menzies Welborn par Lots 6 and 6 Williams Mt VON 31834 00 W Emrich to A Applestud Lot Blairsville 000 M J Jenking and others to I B F Welborn int in real estate of John Woody deceased 11829 00 J Ribeyre to United States part- 2 5 V4 ACEC 100 J D Owen to United States part- 2 5 100 J A Althouse to J Ribeyre Outlet in New Harmony 150 00 J M Spencer to G Causey S E N W 55 5 18 40 acres 22000 00 Sheriff Posey Co to Blemker Tillman Co Lot 60 Kimball Mt V 187 45 C D Matheny to A L Sullivan Lots 4 and 5 Burter Mt Vernon 5000 00 FLA Pentecost RPC
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J.C
J. A. Smith
J. W. Haines
R.D. Owen
Atly
Nt. Hunsdon
New Harmony
P. Martin
Z. W. Catlett
S. E
W. Martin
Welborn
John Woody
J. Ribeyre
United States
J.D. Owen
J. A. Althouse
J. M. Spencer
G. Causey
Eln
Sheriff Posey Co
Blemker
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Office
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W. F. Gray
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Elgin Watch
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Ger Josefa Kaun
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Wheeler
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Jennie Sanders
J.B. Davis
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B. F. Wharton
Imma Barter
French
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J.T. Drinkwater
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Vincennes Sun
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Allen O. Meyers
America
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Stewartsville
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New Harmony Register
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Kate Field
London
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Jos. Kang
Hans Christian Andersen
Gay
Charlie Jonnson
Robert Schenck
Hicks
Imma
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Watch Hill
Massachusettes
Tilton
Beecher
New Haarne
Mumford
N.H.F.E
H. and L. Co
New Harmony Fire Engine
Mook and Jaidder Company
L. Pelitam
WM. Read
Barlime and Cement
Apld
Ray Feen
C. F. Norris
W. G. Stanard
W. A. Telegraph Co
Geo. T. Berlin
West Main
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