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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1877
Page
3
The New Harmony Register advertises Thrall and Mumford's carry a wide range of items. Coffee, raisins, figs, coal oil, cranberries, mince meat, buckwheat flour, sugar, tomatoes, medicines, Lamp safety, metal lamps, and a large stock of fancy goods and holiday items are touted with prices and notes on safety and choice.
Dispatches say consuls report Turkish defeat on the frontier while the Ada steamer makes regular trips between this point and the Wa bash Station boosting trade. Hunsponia of Cincinnati bought a large stock of goods for a new store opening next week, likely to draw a rush.
A political column reviews the 1877 election outcomes, notes Democratic gains in numerous states, and projects the Senate balance through 1879. It predicts a Democratic majority emerging by 1879, contrasts Republican ascendancy, and highlights implications for party satisfaction and future control. It also references local endorsements and various public notices and ads interspersed in the page.
Telegraph report from Cincinnati notes Steamer Sherlock leaves tonight and stops at Evansville Mt. Vernon on the 20th and 21st. The Fall of Plevna delivers a decisive Turkish rout, Osman Pasha wounded, 60,000 Turks and 400 guns captured. Czar extends humane aid to the prisoner and peace negotiations appear likely, with Turkey likely to cede territory.
A saw mill above town suffered a severe loss when a tree fell on oxen, killing them instantly. Regular Baptists elected Rev. Lemuel Potter pastor for the year. Obituaries note James Calvert Sr. dying at 72. District No. 2 school closes amid dissatisfaction. Election excitement looms. Uncle John McConnell is frail. Pork prices deter farmers. Billy Smith’s pig is unusually fat. Godey’s Lady's Book to retire editors Olive Logan and Louisa Godey in 1878. Pierrepoint reports spending $150,000 in London during one year’s tenure. Canadian fishermen blame American drive for fish loss at Detroit River.
The item urges careful trimming and rich feeding of Christmas trees to ensure longevity in memories of children. It blends seasonal advice with nostalgic sentiment about the holiday centerpiece destined to linger in family recollections.
The Harmony Township Teachers Institute met December 8 1877 in New Harmony Indiana with President J W Hiatt and members B Finnell F Lewis T Drinkwater B F Adams Mrs Robson. Essays discussed arithmetic geography physiology and composition with Smith County Superintendent J W French present. In afternoon sessions additions by Misses Ferguson Carr and Devin noted. The group adjourned for refreshments and reconvened for a 1 15 session. RoLey Eisner in town on a commercial mission says he will attend the governor elects inauguration.
Transfers list shows multiple deeds including W Alman to A Woody Lot 26 Stewartsville. V Estes to J T Sanders pilots sections 8 9 81. I Vauble to M Koch interests in sections 15 23 12-80 acres. G Wagner to J M Hillyard Lot 8 block 4 Lowry Larkin Mt Vernon. J W Wartmann Bankruptcys master to J Huber Lots 14 15 16 17 and part 9 7 13-13 acres. A B Galliger to E Beckley Lota 1 4 in block 2 Howe y Larkin Mt Vernon. M Maier to G L Hinas Wwys Ww 10 7 RAO. J T Patmore to A P Utley NE corner SW NE section 28 6 183-2 acres. O M North et al to H Freeman SE FE and W 3 W 4 frac 81 5 14 261 acres.
Penham has withdrawn his insurance and rotary public office into the north end of the Fretageot building. There are already about twenty candidates for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. This is a good sign.
New Harmony retail market listing prices dated December 14 1877 shows flour wheat corn and meal rates, plus livestock eggs butter lard hams shoulders and sides prices in cents per unit, with coffee sugar molasses feathers rags tallow hides linseed oil vinegar whiskey peaches dried salt potatoes apples dried beans and beans per bushel and pound. Prices reflect mercados for groceries and farm goods in New Harmony and include craft items and staples with varied unit measures.
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