04 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1881
Page
1
A wide collection of brief items notes demographic shifts in Iowa, freight and rail figures, storms and earthquakes, political moves in Congress, river improvements, and notable deaths. Highlights include California flood damage, comets and earthquakes, and political maneuvering around Garfield’s cabinet.
Indianapolis reports a sparse 30 senators and 60 representatives in session, with no quorum in both houses. Dems appear united, Republicans lament office losses, and a constitutional convention faces uphill odds. The piece notes theater praise and erratic weather as winter nears thaw and freeze.
Indebted to Hon W Townshend of Illinois for a Congress speech on refunding the public debt. Dick delivers a strong speech and is praised as peer among colleagues. Hope he moves from the Lower House to a U S Senate seat from the “sucker State.” Voice favors the people against moneyed monopolists.
The 22nd meeting plans a grand masquerade ball with many adults in fancy costumes. A second event on the 23rd for children is expected to outshine all previous such occasions.
Enwaroo Homer as administrator will sell the personal property of Mara Retalldredge, deceased, next Tuesday at her late residence four miles southeast from town. See advertisement.
Wint Boren, a popular deputy treasurer of Pusey County, took Saturday evening off to attend his father’s benefit and returned to duties Monday morning with smiles and renewed energy.
A local advertisement states Mesars Toratt and Mumronp will give away five hundred dollars in elegant articles on the 22d instant to their customers. The promotion appears in the current issue.
The excerpt notes fear over Colonel Fair reportedly abducted for ransom and mentions high violent death tolls in New York, a forgiveness line toward enemies, a Pittsburgh minister praying for papers, and a critique of racial tolerance in Republican cabinets. The text shows sensational, era style commentary on crime religion and race in politics.
One month hence Mr. Hayes will resign to allow a legally elected President. An advertisement from Kendall's Spavin Care promotes bargains and clothing, noting its reach from coast to coast. Axes are sold for one dollar each at EB F Owen hardware store.
The official count for President and Vice President will occur next Wednesday by both Houses of Congress. Garfield and Arthur will be officially acknowledged as the legally elected officers, while both Congress branches are Democratic, differing from four years ago.
Dr. E. Spencer of Mt Vernon was knocked down and robbed near his home last Friday night. He suffered serious wounds and, up to now, no clue has been found to identify the assailant or bring the case to justice.
Judge Howell E. Jackson of Tennessee is described as a lawyer of high standing and an experienced jurist who has served terms on the state Supreme bench. He is identified as a Democrat of the “hickory” kind and now a member of the Legislature after election.
Hon Joan Warz a Posey state representative seized the Legislature adjournment to go home last Saturday. He came back last Tuesday and was present on Wednesday for the Legislature's reconvening.
A Kentucky jury acquitted Tom Burorp who had been accused of murdering Judge E.tiorll, a verdict delivered last Saturday. The report concludes with a sharp note about Texas juries.
Mr. Jesse Hunter, an longtime resident, died at his residence in Harmony township last Monday.
The publication announces an additional delinquent list issue to be released, followed by a forthcoming readership update detailing the change.
Thanks to Hon G V Munzixs for favors from Indianapolis and to others referenced in the thanks note.
A parable on character formation likening a clear icicle forming from pure drops to a soul shaped by thoughts. Pure thoughts make a bright, happy soul while impure thoughts dull the mind, leading to deformity. The piece urges vigilance against evil impulses.
A provocative quip notes that truth is judged by age, labeling new claims as lies, one year as folly, and a century as legend, implying perception changes with time and memory.
Special to the Register from New York January 28 1881 describes walking matches and urban chaos in downtown streets amid heavy snow. It highlights philanthropy by Leney Bank of the Metropolis and the Long Island Historical Society, plus Bennet's Herald work and Arctic Jeannette expedition concerns. The piece notes festive clubs and Gotham’s growing pleasure culture and economic vitality.
The New York Sun notes that the War Office list in 1881 showed 397 officers on the retired list with ranks from Major to Brigadier General and that two vacancies were filled, including Cal. Easton. It estimates eight million dollars paid by Jan 1, 1881 for retired officers and adds over a million for officers formerly retired, arguing Grant should not receive an extra salary as general.
A fragmented OCR passage hints at a rustic scene with a cabin, aid, and a rooster in the morning. The garbled text suggests a hurried moment before a breath is caught, and a behind the scenes description of a fored character or tool being out of reach.
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