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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1873
Page
3
Local store J. Kight & Son advertises a full line of sewing machine needles including Florence, Howe, Singer, Wheeler & Wilson, and Grover & Baker for customers seeking repair or replacement parts.
The Lumber Yard operated by J. Kight & Son will keep all kinds of lumber for sale and fill orders promptly. A new saw-mill two miles east of New Harmony on the Evansville road will supply lumber on short notice, and No.1 sawed shingles will be stocked at the yard. The ad notes details of location and offerings.
President Grant’s annual message to Congress praises economy and public works while urging repeal of involuntary bankruptcy provisions and adoption of Postal Telegraph and Savings Bank systems. It discusses Colorado statehood, foreign questions, District of Columbia governance humor, and notes the administration’s overall strength.
An annexed circular from E S Aurora, chair of the Democratic State Central Committee, says no convention will be called for mid January. The letter urges a March meeting to fix a date for a state convention, angering many Indiana Democrats who support an January gathering to strengthen the party and plan the 1874 campaign. The report also notes a Texas departure of a citizen, a critical remark about Senator Sumner, and a Boston liquor dealers’ discharge after Sunday arrests.
The Macbeth Club met at 8 pm with several members absent and dispensed minutes. Reports from officers were referred to auditing. Resolutions expelled two members for non attendance and misconduct while suspending J. B. Jones for six months. Charade and entertainment contracts approved. Banquet announced at 10 pm. Presentations awarded to the President and Slater. New members instructed. officers elected. committees named. two membership applications rejected. chorus sang before adjournment. The later column items note brevity in literature and a political resignation.
Literary Notices promote The Science or Hearth for December as a practical health magazine. It highlights reviews, health advice, dress, convalescence, walking, seasonable dishes, and correspondence. Subscriptions are $24 yearly. new volume begins next number. Wells addresses 389 Broadway, New York. The PureN O L ogical Journal commends it for candor and breadth.
A nostalgic ad style note praises J Kight & Son for fashionable styles and cheap fancy goods and notions. It promotes their stock described as hard to beat and affordable, urging shoppers to call and buy locally rather than seek bargains elsewhere. The snippet ends with a fragmented line urging readers to sing the old song.
Assignee transfers of Lot 29 parcels in Williams Mt. Vernon to H Schrader, J G Schamberger to T W Thornley, D Goodnight to S Benson, M W Smith to H Alman, G W Warren to Susan Baldwin, and E Denny to A Niemier. Transactions note multiple fractional interests and acreages with monies ranging from 750 to 250000 dollars, ledger shorthand indicates encumbrances and lot-division details for December 1, 1873 period.
New Harmony Register School Report for the week ending December 4 1873 lists pupils perfect in all lessons with no absences or tardies. Names include Alice Holton Effie Cole Nora Rawlings Lil lie Husbands Laura Gambrel Emma Miller John Kilbinger Martha Burton Charles Collins Annie Freeman Tommy Hugo John Armstrong Phil Ford Jane Armstrong Charlie Franklin Mollie Randolph Homer Shepherd Julia Bennett Mary Arnoldy John Cawthorn Frank Holton.
Week ending December 4 reports pupil attendance and tardies. Perfect pupils listed include Nora Chadwick, Alice Rowe, Mary Homer, May Fitton, Frank Fitton, Fred Bishop, Fred Walz, Martin Golden, Eddie Robson, Gertrude Robson, Willie Clarke, Willie Golden, Jennie Twigg, Willie Netterton. Hattie M Robson is the teacher.
The Patten Voice reports a strong certificate praising Miss Sawyer's Salve. It cites Silas Bryant of Sherman, once afflicted with a scrofulous cancer after years of medical failed, who then used four boxes and claims a complete cure and restored health.
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