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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1892
Page
8
Friday items list candidates for Posey County Sheriff in the Democratic Primary, local town news on markets and launches, a steamer at the wharf, a telescope purchase, building projects, a stock sale notice, and political party counts. It notes weather effects, entertainment at the opera house, cough remedy ads, and a Posey County official appointment.
Miss Jennie Hooker and Miss Dahr of Evansville gathered last Saturday to note town life for the Globes Democrat. Various residents including Wm. A. Twigg, I. C. Miller, W. J. Beal, Ed Baldwin, A. B. Schmidt, Prosecutor John W. Spencer, Joe Cale, Mrs. Al Gilbert, Chas. Hibberd, O. W. Stephens, Adam Farney, Miss Florence Fitton, Miss Bessie Mumford, Miss Nellie Cooper, J. B. Elliott, Ezra Stephens, Geo Elder, Fred Walz, Deputy Sheriff Wade, Frank Carr and others were noted as visiting, working, or staying in town or nearby communities during the week.
In a dated note the piece claims that before the McKinley bill in 1890 February had 238 days and that in the current year it has 29 days, attributing the change to tariff effects and wage shifts. The observation is framed as a rebuttal to press accounts.
A brief item notes critics claim the tariff policies and McKinley era measures force wealthier classes to seek extra leisure and pleasures under the tariff regime. The phrasing reflects historical debates on tariff impacts and social effects.
Advertised drug gist promises complete refund if Dr King's New Discovery fails to help La Grippe coughs and colds. Trial bottles free at Mumford's drug store with large sizes priced 50c and 81.
The leap year ball will be held next Monday night at the Thrall Opera House with Mrs. J. P. Bennett directing and the Bennett orchestra providing music. Young ladies are urged to select partners in advance for the event on February 29.
Holman Freeman of Mr Vernon announced himself as a candidate for sheriff after a visit last Tuesday. Freeman has long been a prominent party worker in the area and is described as well qualified for the office with many local supporters.
Mt Vernon resident Silas P Jones announced his candidacy for sheriff after praise for his county campaign management. Wa M Evans a former New Harmony native died in Portland Oregon at 61, having gone to California about 40 years ago. The Cumberland steamer arrived from Cairo, bringing a barge-load of hay for Ford Bennett. F D Botton asserts pure sand makes good roads.
The Farmers' Executive Committee calls Poseyville citizens to a March 15 1892 convention to discuss permanent general road improvements, seeking a public expression to guide future legislation. Members named include Isaran PLeTouann E F Ownn James Kreutzmierre F W Nourse Taylor Recorp JoAn W Cartwricut Joun B Euwiorr.
The St Louis Republic is touted as the best nationwide news journal issued twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday for a yearly price of $1. It features a tariff department edited by W L Wilson and contributions from prominent Democrats. Sample copies offered. address St Louis Missouri.
The masque balls on Monday and Tuesday drew strong attendance and strong costumes. Maggie McDonald won Monday for a Grecian Lady. Rob Owen as Miles Standish and Elsie Pardee as Miss Matlitts won Tuesday. Malcolm Eagle impressed as Harry Archer, a hard choice for judges. Receipts totaled about 71 dollars.
Essay extols health beauty link through liver stomach and kidney function. Claims Electric Bitters as alterative tonic improves digestion cleanses organs and cures pimples blotches and boils. Sold at Mumford's drugstore for 50e per bottle.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Apl0y T. Mumronrp Jr.
Syrup of Pine Apple Expectorant is prepared only by expert physicians of the Southern Medical Institute in Louisville Kentucky and is touted as a premier scientific remedy for coughs colds whooping cough and diphtheria. Burglary excitement from last week has cooled with suspects still at large. R R Rawwines Ike Bell and others raft on Black River this week. ER W Nasu plans a business house on Church Street. The river nears danger as it rises and the new moon is expected tomorrow.
The council met in regular session led by President Rawlings with Duclos Tremhewey and others present. They approved minutes and claims for Thos Axton street work $5 Juhbn Bhoff lighting $2.40 and ordered brick sidewalk paving for Lot 99 Main Street to the bank by March 15. The marshal was instructed to check Mrs Heckmann for noncompliance with fire wardens. The meeting adjourned.
Posey County WI invites sealed bids for medical attendance and medicines for township papers for one year from March 1802. Proposals include seven physician coverages across townships and county facilities, with quarterly salaries and required regular pauper visits. Bids due March 9 1892. right to reject any or all bids reserved by the Board of Commissioners.
State of Indiana Posey County issues a non resident notice in Posey Circuit Court April Term. Louis Pelham as executor of the estate of John R. MugE petitions to sell real estate.
A note bearing 6 percent interest on a 10 month credit will be given on some purchases over 35. sums under 5 dollars require cash on sale day. Also notice of applying for a liquor license at Posey County commissioners meeting for Lot 95 Main and Tavern Streets New Harmony Posey County February 12 Eagle
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