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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1879
Page
1
The Sun proclaims its independent, plain speaking stance for 1880, pledging to chronicle politics and public affairs with honesty. It notes a large circula tion, no party ties, and aims to inform readers through weekly and Sunday editions while outlining subscription prices and where to send orders.
A public sale in Posey County Indiana arises from a court decree in a suit with Jacob Straw as plaintiff and Emily Thomas as defendant. On December 15 1879 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Mt Vernon courthouse the rents and profits of a parcel in Township 6 South Range 14 West will be offered to satisfy the decree if needed. If not sold for enough to cover costs, the land interest of the defendants may be bid separately at the same time and place. Sheriff Alex Crank, Clerk H Prichard attorney for plaintiffs.
The Register lists subscription prices 81 50 in advance or 82 after six months with strict adherence. It notes discontinuance requires payment, and failure to notify at expiration is a new engagement. Advertising rates include various square inch charges, column and whole page placements, with prepaid policies for transient and job ads.
Kitty Merle resists Flora Westley’s insistence on a week’s visit and a sudden match with Clinton. Clinton learns Flora’s true nature after overhearing a dress dispute, then meets Jessie Allen. Kitty’s warning proves prescient as Jessie and Clinton fall in love and marry, saving both from a constrained life.
A speaker laments a moment of weakness and vows to keep a deeply felt love secret. The text reflects inner conflict between honesty and protecting a friend, expressing happiness near the beloved and sorrow when apart while insisting the affection remains as a brotherly bond.
A Maine coal trader Captain Pitcher, famed as a Yankee skipper, threads a comic dispute with a British troopship. After a bold boarding and a swift escape to his bark, the American Consul negotiates with Admiral Sir James Hope, sparing war with diplomacy and brandy. A second item touts Hall's Hair Renewed as an international hair restoration remedy endorsed by experts.
The New York Sun reports Gen Sherman is in a state of agitation over a plan to grant an exceptional rank to Gen Grant. He fears subordinating his own status and rages against supporters across parties, warning of political intrigue and civil conflict to retain power in Washington.
A Washington man awoke about 2 am to gaslight flames from a chandelier and found his wife in somnambulant pose wielding a carving knife and fork. She declared the heart lies through the stomach, prompting the husband to move to another room with the door bolted after the dramatic scene.
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