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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1889
Page
4
Dr A M Hayden listed with general surgery and diseases of the 85 87 89 gg9 86¢ in a catalog-like entry. The fragment references medical specialties and a physician's name, implying a directory or advertisement note from a historical medical listing.
The Golden Dramatic Troupe opened their season with Hortense by William K. Golden to enthusiastic praise. The company received strong applause, the author was applauded, and Bella Golden led The Little Duchess on Wednesday with a rapturous reception. The band, led by Prof Rob Walter, was superb. The troupe heads to Mt. Vernon for two performances before starting the 1889 90 season.
After two years of Republican control the sheriff’s office in Mt Vernon will shift to the Democratic party as Ed Highman becomes sheriff at noon with E V Wade as chief deputy. The county voted 2578 for Highman and 2488 for Dixon, a 90 vote margin. Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger advertise blankets trunks and valises.
The Harris family and relatives from Albion and Mt Vernon Illinois attended the Harris-Fittoo wedding this week. Several local residents and visitors traveled for extended trips to major cities, business and social engagements were noted, with people like Miss Tillie Lichtenberger and Miss Mary Fannt LeRoy planning a month away.
Baseball at the fair ground Sunday featured a tight Motts versus Rosenbaums contest. Evansville hired battery helped the visitors edge ahead, but Motts pushed back to lose 5 to 4 outside the early innings. The piece notes the teams, players, and a lingering sense of rivalry plus local happenings including the Posey county fair prep, a blooming cerus display, Wells House activity, a catfish sighting, and upcoming county meetings and church dedication.
The town council met in regular session with members Read Duclos Rawlings Wilmoth Trethewey present. Orders approved include hauling 450, street work 3690 and 5690, road-grader tongue 175, saloon license 40 collected, and ordinance No 36 ordered published. A proposal by Newton & Son to deposit 40 as license security was accepted.
A large invited crowd gathered at St Stephen's church on Wednesday morning to witness the marriage of Miss May Fitton and Mr. H H Harris, editor of the leading daily in Hunterville Alabama. The ceremony began at nine with a full wedding march, followed by a brief reception at the bride's mother's home. The couple departed at 10:30 for their new home in Hunterville amid good wishes for a long life of health and happiness. Prof Walter's orchestra provided music during the reception, lending a festive tone to the event in New Harmony.
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