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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1872
Page
3
Local notices urge prompt settlement of accounts. Items praise public documents from Washington and thank civic figures. Ads promote Valentines at the Housekeepers Emporium and Hall’s Hair Renewer. Gossip covers Main Street entertainments, water works politics, and a variety of city events and legal notices.
The Democratic Press of Indiana urges unity and restraint among party papers to support Democratic candidates. It rebuts rival editorials in Vincennes and New Albany, calls for fair treatment of nominees, and stresses focus on October victory and November impact. Also notes heavy snow, icy streets hindering pedestrians, and Capt. Frank Cousins reporting the Armada ice-bound with ample game.
The 1872 illustrated annual on phrenology and physiology boasts eighty engravings and a roster of notable topics and figures. It advertises the Boston publisher offerings, including the February Folio with serials, music, editorials, and a four dollar engraving for subscribers. Also promotes Dexter Smith’s Paper Now offer with a four dollar illustration and sheet music during the year.
Councilman Nritwan of Evansville assailed Courier editor Wuurrtesny over water works deals at the last council meeting. Wuurrnesry challenged Heilman to a public discussion at the Courthouse on Wednesday evening. A large audience attended, with Heilman absent, leaving Wuurrinesry to speak at length to the crowd. The paper notes King Bill could not attend. Governor Baker appointed Col. John H Farquar of Indianapolis Secretary of State for the unexpired term of late Col. Enpy, with the deceased secretary's son reappointed Deputy to continue duties. All emoluments go to Enpy's widow. Washington specials say ex-Senators Lenpricks, BiLer and others dine with Democratic leaders in D.C. Wintram T. Rixa has become Evansville Courier local editor, praised for Kina’s clever writing. A man badly beaten last Wednesday was reported critical with a fractured skull on Thursday. Owens & Lyon advertise cheap spring stock. The note questions corn meal price disparity of 75 cents versus corn at 85 cents. W. IL. Wurrworn, deputy clerk of Posey, was in town enjoying himself. St Valentino's HQ at Housekeepers Emporium. New York horse market last year saw $5,562,000 and 22,302 horses change hands.
A note announces Walter Hethrall as a Democratic Convention candidate for Posey County Treasurer while A. T. Stephens is listed as a candidate for apete County Treasurer, also pending Democratic Convention decision.
A 1870 testimonial from Wharton Morais in Centre County Pennsylvania praises Cloud's Invigorating Cordial. He reports his two daughters, once debiltated and threatened by scrofula, improved after use, citing relief after consulting physicians and a relative in Tennessee placing orders. The letter notes high express charges but satisfaction with the medicine and mentionsThrall & Mumford in New Harmonyf Flour ent.
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