Springtime notices and prices in local wares and news
The column mixes weather notes and local happenings about Calico at 4c a yard, 4c challies, and hats at H Browns. It notes a Methodist revival with about 100 converts, a Mt. Vernon Star anniversary, a Golden Troupe stop in Hutchinson, and Stephen Creek's death. It mentions river ice, ferries resuming, groundhog shadow, and a small coin sale at $12. Also includes cough remedies from C C C, a private furniture sale, and ferry work by Jr McIntyre amid ice.
Local Notices Roundup of Citizens and Travel
Miss Eliza Lichtenberger leaves illness to ride in a carriage last Monday. Enoch Fillingim named administrator of E S Knight estate. Harry Cline recovers from illness. Chas Edmonds visited from Louisville. Miss Ella Bennett traveled to Indianapolis to visit relatives. Mrs A D Owen of Mt Vernon visited relatives here. Lolie Werntz from Evansville visits Clara Peasley. Mrs Eliza Thomas unable to teach due to illness. Dalton Althouse orders Rze- IstER to Dunlap Iowa. L Pelham ill but out last Monday. Mr and Mrs Silas Myers went to Poseyville. Mrs W A Kight came from Evansville. Harry Hume to Louisville for medical study. W E Holton from Mt Vernon. Mrs Eliza Daniels from Mt Vernon. Prof Geo C Taylor in Mt Vernon. G Beal to Henderson Kentucky. J J Raipe of Cincinnati in town. A O Fretageot in Mt Vernon. Dr Holton reported improving. W W Robb in Mt Vernon. Elijah Bailey in Mt Vernon. Dr and Mrs Murphy very ill. Frank Lyon after grippe. Dale Owen visited Beanaville. Miss Emma Stewart ill. Al Twigg there Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Fillingim
E. S. Knight
Harry Cline
Chas. Edmonds
Louisville
Ella Bennett
Indianapolis
A. D. Owen
Mt. Vernon
Lolie Werntz
Hvansville
Clara Peasley
Eliza Thomas
Dalton Althouse
Dunlap
Iowa
L. Pelham
Silas Myers
Poseyville
W. A. Kight
Evansville
Harry Hume
W.E. Holton
Conjunction of Planets Seen Tonight and Tomorrow
Tomorrow astronomers predict a close conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in the southwestern sky. The rare event, most visible around 7 pm today, will fade by tomorrow night as the planets separate. moonlight will dull the view. The last such pairing occurred July 20, 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Venus
Colar
Twice a Week St Louis Republic Promises Low-Cost News
The St Louis Republic offers a semi weekly national news journal issued Tuesdays and Fridays for $1 per year. It features a tariff department led by W L Wilson M D and Democratic leaders. Sample copies available. MaNN's mill shut for mad-drum repair. ice begins riverward run on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louisa
M. D
Buroscio
St. Louis
Ice Break-Up Clears River After Mild Shift
The river break up occurred this week with little excitement as warm sun dissolved ice. Open water appeared Saturday and skaters resumed Sunday. Monday brought a large move at the wharf, a ferry partially re floating, a hand-boat beached, and a 100 yard run before a blockade. By Tuesday morning the river was fully open and water low with little damage expected, though more ice may descend from upper reaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canny
Miss Marion Lowell at the opera house features star reader
Miss Marion Lowell, Boston public reader, appears Monday evening February 8 at the opera house. Her program blends humorous tragic and pathetic selections from eminent authors including Lew Wallace's chariot race from Ben Hur. Reserved seats 35 cents general admission 25 cents children 15 cents. public school pupils admitted free with age not limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lowell
Boston
Opera House
Miss Lowell
Lew Wallace
Vick's Floral Guide 1892 Catalogue Preview
Vick's Floral Guide showcases Nellie Stewis Carnation and Brilliant Poppies on the cover and back, with violet ink on the first 24 pages detailing novelties and specialties. Send 10 cents to James Vick's Sons in Rochester, N C to obtain this attractive catalogue, which offers a free copy after deduction from the first order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troe
Vick
Nellie Stewis
James Vick
Sones
Rochester
N. C
Safe Investment Promises Recovery or Purchase Refund
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption guarantees relief for throat and chest illnesses including consumption bronchitis and asthma. It touts pleasant taste safety and dependability with trial bottles at Mumford’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mumford’s
Giant yellow-poplar log hauled to Mt Vernon mill
A monster six foot two inch diameter yellow-poplar log was brought to Ford and McGregor mill at Mt Vernon. It was cut on Levig Aldredge’s farm in the hills southeast of Grand Chaie and required eight horses to haul it to the saw mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford & McGregor
Mt. Vernon
Levig Aldredge
Grand Chaie
Hart Reno Dead in Lynn Township Pioneer Farmer Passes Away
Word reached last Saturday that Hart Reno a well known citizen of Lynn township died that morning at his home six miles south of here. He was nearly seventy decades old and an old pioneer noted as one of the shrewdest farmers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Reno
Lynn Township
Here
German Sunday School Invitation at German Church
A cordial invitation extends to all Sabbath School levers at the German Church of the Evangelic Association. Prayer meeting at 10 30 am. A A Euret serves as Superintendent and Class Leader. The river rose slowly last evening. A Mr and Mrs Bech berger died Monday morning. Some boys at Manns mill packed about 1000 pounds of ice under the saw dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Church of the Evangelic Association
A. Euret
Mann's Mill
Tariff Bait Lochs at Chicago Fire Losses in 1871
The text notes a tariff scheme as bait to catch suckers and cites Chicago fire losses in 1871 totaling about $201,500,000, questioning press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Chicago
McKinley Tariff Sparks Study On Building Fireproofing
In 1891 under the McKinley law the figure $3,000,000 is cited to show that a monopoly tariff influences construction. The material implies that high tariff protection correlates with stronger, more fireproof buildings.
Merit in New Discovery Remedies Promoted by Local Drugstore
We have sold Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction. We guarantee them and will refund the purchase price if not satisfactory. These remedies owe their popularity to merit says T Momorop Jr Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
T. Momrorp, Jr
Antesen
W. L. Douglas
Rae
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Wn. Franzmann
New Harmony
Ind
Backlen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skins Cure
Backlen's Arnica Salve claims to cure bruises sores ulcers salt rheam fever sores tetter chap ped hoode chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box. Sale by apldy T Mumvorp Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apldy
T. Mumvorp, Jr
Pine Apple Expectorant Promoted by Southern Medical Institute
An expert prepared syrup from the Southern Medical Institute in Louisville Kentucky is touted as a highly active and truly scientific remedy for coughs colds whooping cough and diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Thos. Mumford
Thos, Mumford
Southern Medical Institute
Louisville
Louisville, KY
Runaway Mule Team Triggers Street Incident
A mule team driven by Frank Sanders started runaway on Alain street after a horsestricken event. Thieves swept a new dam area last Wednesday morning, taking advantage of distractions during a trap theft spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain Street
Frank Sanders
Notice of Administrator for Knight estate Indiana
Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Edward B Knight, deceased, late of Posey County, Indiana. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. ENOCH FILLING Administrator. 4A, DO. Jones, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Knight
Posey County
Indiana
Enoch
John Schupert
New Harmony
William Read
Posey Circuit Court
Mt. Vernon
James Husband
A.D. Jones
Sean
Mount Vernon
George H. Wilson
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Ahe Register
C. W. Slater
New Harmony, Indiana
Bepenene
Mott’s
Calico
Tax
John Mott, Jr
Challies
J. Mott, Jr
L. Lyon
Grayville
The
Mt. Vernon Star
Hutchinson, Kas
Stephen Creek
P.C.D.A
Corn Men
Jay Wilson
Caldwell
H. Rennes Clothing Store
H. Brown
Chloraine House
David Turpie
U.S
Senate
St Valentine
Mumford
Jr McIntyre
Juno
Eliza Lichtenberger
Eliza Daniels
Geo. C. Taylor
C. G. Beal
Henderson
J.J. Raipe
Cincinnati
A. O. Fretageot
Mann’s
Vick’s Floral Guide
Thomas Mumford, JR
Mum Rd
Mammoth
Duclos CO
Ew Harmony
Ine
Backlen
Fahn
DO. Jones
State OF Indiana
D. M. Schnee
Harmony Township
A. H. Fretageot
J. P. A. D. Jones
Scientific American Agency For
MUNN
Broadway
York
America
Scientific American
Dreas Mi Way
New York
Souther, Reacer
Koch
J. G. Caldwell
New Drug Store
Henry Brown's
Janl Church St
Mott’s Dry Goods
Viets
Gio
Tom
Will
Bk &Product
John Mott
Henry Husband
Postoffice
Jand Y
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