Christmas Countdown and Local Elections Roil Poseyville
The Poseyville News discusses nineteen days to Christmas, new leadership at Ford Bros. and Lichtenberger's, and a push for a direct primary system. It notes a substitute for delegates, calls for a popular vote on the county ticket, and recalls past experiences with delegate conventions. Local ads mention new collars, hosiery, and floor oil cloth amid weather delays and hunting chatter.
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Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger's
Ford Bros. & Lichtenberger
Lord Broad & Lichtenberger’s
Local Social Notes and Visiting Arrivals Highlight Week
Mr and Mrs Golden and guests returned from a disbanded trip after Mrs Golden was severely injured. Teachers from Poseyville attended a county association meeting with Miss Wiley detained by her mother’s illness. Residents traveled to Evansville Louisville and Mt Vernon for visits and business while others planned or reflected on local events and routines.
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Golden
Fannie Hahne
M. Thad. Golden
Thomas
Althouse
Funk
Prof. Hooper
Prof. Elliott
County Teachers’ Association
Poseyville
Wiley
J.C. Miller
T. J. Truscott
Washington City
Beo Neal
Denver
Col
Misa Rnnie Ford
C. GC. Bruner
St Louis
Jacob Breith
Oakland City
L. Pelham
Adama Express
W. M. Ford
Misa Eliza Lichtenberger
H Evansville
Mary Thral
Mt. Vernon
Frank Schaffer
St. Louis
Jobn Walz
Louie Zellar
Mink Island near Indiana shore stirs land dispute
Mink Island lies close to the Indiana shore about 14 miles below the Cutoff mouth and just above Rush creek. The narrow strip, under a mile long and of 75 to 80 acres, has been cultivated and claimed by several parties as government land and private property, with hopes the controversy will be settled without civil war.
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Mink Island
Rjies
Indiana
Rush Creek
Oldest Lady Dead in Passy County
Mrs Margaret Hanter mother of James and John Blunter died July 28 in the township residence in Passy county aged 94 or 95. A native of Pennsylvania born July 1795 her maiden name Nash. She resided in Passy county over 60 years and was likely the oldest person in the county aside from Judge Pitcher.
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Margaret Hanter
James
John Blunter
Pannsylvania
Nash
Passy County
Judge Pitcher
Prohibit Fast Driving on Main Street for Stock Shows
Letter urges banning furious driving by stock men exhibiting horses on Main Street. It condemns using a crowded street as a race-track, calls it dangerous and illegal, and asks for greater protection for ordinary people.
Erratic Wabash River Rises to Eleven Feet This Week
The Wabash River surged to about 11 feet, submerging the largest sand bars within 48 hours. After alarming farmers along the river, it began to fall as quickly as it rose.
Posey County Democrats suffer first post 1874 defeat
Immediately after the last delegate convention the Posey county Democrats faced their first loss since 1874 as a candidate from a primary failed to win at the polls. This marked an uncommon reversal for the party in local elections.
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Posey County
Children Skate on Sammy's Pond Ice Thick Enough
Skaters enjoyed a Saturday morning on Sammy's pond as the ice proved thick enough to bear the weight of the local children. Several youngsters resurrected old skates and took to the surface for a lively session.
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Sammy's Pond
Golden Troupe Faces Setback After Accident
Mrs. Bella Golden of the Golden Troupe suffered a serious leg injury from a misstep during a Bastrop Texas show. She performed through pain but the injury is severe, likely keeping her from duty for months. The troupe canceled their Bastrop Texas engagement and may disband if a replacement cannot be found. The cast praises manager Maretin Golden for assisting the troupe, moving them to St Louis at his expense after the accident.
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Tex
Golden
Bella Golden
Goldens
Texas
Mr. Golden
St. Louis
Lexis
Maretin Golden
St. Lends
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Allister
Gobllen
State convention debate in Indianapolis urged by Evanaville Courier
The Evanaville Courier advocates moving the Democratic State convention from Indianapolis, but the city’s Democrats push back. They credit Indianapolis with major gains since 1880 including saving the U.S. senatorship, winning the State senate, flipping Marion county, shifting the 7th district, and capturing city government after a long struggle. They argue Indianapolis should host and be rewarded.
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Evanaville Courier
Indianapolis
U.S
Senate
Marion County
Railroad Time Arrivals and Departures Updated
Trains now arrive at 9 10 a m and 6 35 p m and depart at 7 25 a m and 4 45 p m The mails close at 7 00 a m and 4 20 p m.
County committee delays over Bake Powder brand choice
Pettitt asks why the county committee stalls. He praises "C. P." Baking Powder as the best and notes Mrs. Thos. C. Bridwell of Evansville Indiana endorses it. Sep 27. The Smog Hall netted the Society of Veterans about eight to ten dollars in a recent event.
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Johnston’s “C. P
Mary L. Swormstede
Evansville
Ind
Thos
C. Bridwell
Owen and Company Continues at Old Stand
The business will be continued at the old stand under the firm name of J. D. Owen & Co. They express thanks for past favors and respectfully solicit continued patronage from friends of the old firm.
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J. D. Owen & Co
Daoo
J.D. Owen & CO
Public sale to recover debt on Posey County decrees
Edward B Alichitan sheriff announces two certified decrees against George M Barrett et al to collect 5292 dollars plus interest costs. On sale day the undivided third in rents and profits of 144 acres Posey County Indiana and related fee simple interests will be offered at the Mt Vernon courthouse west door between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. if necessary to satisfy the decrees. Attorneys Wim P Edson and Ernest D Owen represent the plaintiffs.
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Posey Circuit
James A. Cooper
George M. Barrett Et al
James N. Johnson
George M. Barrett
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Posey County
Indiana
Edward B.alichitan
Sie
Wim. P. Edson
Ernest D. Owen
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