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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1875
Page
3
A collage of items notes hardware stock at Lichtenberger & Sons, Thrall & Mumford oil brands, and Cheated out of money claims at Kight's. Items mention Burnett's Flavoring Extracts, a New Year’s dinner invitation, anti slaver leader Damron, and local grain stocks with 60,000 bushels wheat stored. Town news includes dust at holiday balls, Indiana assembly, and river trade prospects affecting corn and shipment prices.
The Evansville Courier doubles as a political booster for Mr Voorhees in a long editorial, but acknowledges the case is weak and argues his election would be an blunder despite his brilliance. The piece contrasts with the Indianapolis Sentinel's stance and notes other local items and notices.
Mesars Tora and Mumrorp announce a new partner described as a ten pound boy named Tom, prompting Mumrorp to joke about his own identity. The odd addition is framed as a political gain in a satirical note reflecting local sentiment.
In a Kokomo Tribune notice, actress and vocalist Mrs Bella Golden receives high praise for her portrayal of Josephine and Alaric the Pearl of Savoy, described as a rare gem captivating audiences with graceful carriage and clear intonation. The piece also touches on political letters and figures, noting Indiana election debates and state officials, with mixed national references.
An aged veteran miner in Illinois died in a mining explosion. The report notes three similar accidents had occurred previously. The piece lists roles such as Master Overseer and various officers including Lecturer steward Steward Chaplain Treasurer Secretary. Ceres Pomona are mentioned among seers or societies.
List of Patents issued from the United States Patent Office to Indiana inventors for the week ending December 1, 1874. Names and towns include W Berlin Indianapolis for Saw Mill Mead Locks, S J Miller Muncie for Corn Drills, and G I Tyschech Indianapolis for Heaters and Sediment Extractors for Steam Boilers.
Week ending December 28 1874 lists numerous conveyances and interests: T Cooper to A C McCallister Lot 64 James Hovey Mt Vernon for 479.00. J Pitcher to Shepard Blunt London interest in Arthur's Island for 6000.00. J N Nelson to Shepard Blunt London interest in Arthur's Island for 1500.00. C W Shepard to Blunt London interest in Arthur's Island unspecified 700.00. J W Robb to P Jumker W 38 EL 11-13 6 13-80 acres. J Jackson to J renpeed N W 20 6 1 acre. McDanald to A Borner part E4 5 a j-14 7 12-37 10-10 acres. J datman to A Dirkle part section G I Williams to D C Cooper part N4N W and part E4N3N W 33 4 18-10 acres. J Loudon to L Meyer part E N Baldwin to M A Baldwin part ons 7 18 7 18-59 23-100 acres. S etc and N W 8 E I P 6 13 90 acres. W Kelton to D York quit claim 20 5 14-81 acres. Reitman Schulte to A Daum EB 306 5 12-80 acres. Pentecost list 2000 00.
A fragment lists various staple items and their units of sale including flour, wheat, corn, meal, chickens, eggs, butter, lard, hams, shoulders, coffee, sugar, molasses, feathers, rags, tallow, hides, linseed oil, coal oil, turpentine, vinegar, whisky, potatoes, dried apples and peaches, salt, beans, and tea with units such as pounds bushels gallons and dollars per unit, as seen in an old ledger entry.
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