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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1891
Page
1
A State veterinary surgeon ordered quarantine at Bluff livery stable after the death of several horses from glanders. Officials feared spread but precautions reduced epidemic risk. The report also covers Indiana population center projections, odd local anecdotes, crimes, and social unrest in various counties.
A whirlwind of Indiana happenings is reported from Greensburg to Olney, including marriages and divorces, a fox drive failing to catch game, architecture lectures in New Albany, and counties missing from a charity home. Reports cover glass factories, river overflows, canneries, horse markets, and industry highlights across towns like Greenfield, Kokomo, Noblesville, and Fort Wayne. Also noted are river levels, criminal incidents, plant and ore discoveries, and civic events across the state.
The Indiana State budget values property at 8 628 417 with lands 1 453 888 and buildings 7 174 579. Judge Berkshire dies at North Vernon. Republicans pursue a post while Democrats hold power as the legislature lingers. The house passes the fee and salary bill by 77 to 10 and the legislative apportionment bill follows, amid critiques of slow progress.
The special election in Newport Rhode Island on February 22 resulted in a Democratic majority of about 5 600 for Page, making Rhode Island's delegation solidly Democratic in the next House.
The Ohio Standard Oil politician Calico Charley Foster has been appointed secretary of the treasury. Woman suffragists hold their annual convention in Washington this week. Reed's Congress is set to adjourn next Wednesday.
Sheriff Edward E. Highman to sell at public auction on March 7 1891 at the West Door of the Mt Vernon courthouse Posey County Indiana the rents and profits of Marcus Randolphs interest in parts of the SW quarter and NW quarter of Sec 11 T5S R13W totaling 114 acres to satisfy an execution for 647 dollars plus costs and interest if needed offer of the fee simple if rents fail. G V Menzies attorney for Azro Dyer plaintiff.
Posey County Indiana invites sealed bids for medical attendance and medicines for paupers in all townships for one year from March 1891. Proposals cover one physician per township pair or separate, including services and surgeries. visits required. salary quarterly. Board may reject bids. Auditor George G. Green. Also notice of administrator appointment for Georne G. Duclos estate with Victor Duclos as administratrix.
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