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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
4
A newspaper page features varied notices and ads from local merchants and officials. Promotions include coal supplies by A H Fretageot & Co, new spring shoes at H Borne's, carpets, and a sale on boys waists at Henry Brown's, plus a probate administrator appointment for James Husbands and multiple baking powder testimonials from Evansville and Vail.
A hunting party of Wilsey, Ford, Baldwin, Robb and Twigg set out for duck shooting and undertook a perilous rapid crossing. Wilsey drowned after their canoe capsized near the rapids, Ford survived, Robb and Twigg escaped exhausted, and Baldwin aided the search with help arriving by 8:30. Seven guns and camp gear were lost. tents and bedding floated away.
The incident left about $150 worth of articles lost. Wilsey, 32, an Odd Fellows member, died in the stream and left a widow and two small children. His uncle David Wilsey also died in the same stream 18 years earlier. The deceased held life insurance of $1,000.
A memorial note mourns the death of David Wilsey at age 87, lauding his wife and children, friends, and brothers, and expresses deep sympathy. Local notices follow with brief travels and visits by Mrs. Sarah Robb, Mrs. W. W. Robi, M. W. Wilsey and son Harry, and other residents making regional trips.
Mrs. M Filliogim completed her 80th year last Friday the 14th mat and enjoyed a magnificent surprise party. Serenaders provided music for dancing, there was plenty of food, and a large crowd of relatives and friends attended the festive event.
J W Davis announces plans to attend to undertaking business with a new hearse of the latest model arriving soon. He will fulfill orders even before the hearse arrives and invites calls for arrangements. February 14.
The Democrats of Harmony township are convocated to meet tomorrow at 2 PM at the designated place to select a new committeeman per the Democratic State committee recommendation. A fall attendance is desirable.
At a special town council meeting last Monday How ard Johnson was elected to fill the 1st ward vacancy caused by the death of William Read. The term expires May 9.
Marion Wisconsin resident Marion Wiokham died last Monday morning after a lingering illness and was buried Tuesday with G A R ceremonies. He served as a soldier in the 3let Ind Vols over twenty five years ago. A Union county Missouri gentleman, unnamed in print, claims to be cured of rheumatism by Chamberlains Pain Balm after 13 years of prior efforts. 50 cent bottles sold by W V Wiley & Co.
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