US Claim Agent and local notices in New Harmony
A collage of business and shop notices in New Harmony outlines a U S Claim Agent offering notary duties, various local advertisements for Henry Brown’s clothier, G W Engler’s goods, Owens & Co wagons, and Millinery sale at cost. Also includes church schedule and arnica salve promotion with sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New Harsiong
Indrana
Notary Public
World
G.W. Engler
Henry Brown
Kight
Jeno
Owen & Co
Henry Brown's
Ie Wen
Sparks from the Telegraph: scattered items from 19th century news
A miscellany reports a Boston fire, frozen St Lawrence, political posts, epidemics, earthquakes, executions plot, and state moves. Highlights include a Rhode Island governor named minister to Russia, Indiana colonization, and a Supreme Court appointment in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Moody
Dan Rice
Maine
van Zandt
Rhode Island
Russia
District of Columbia
Rush County
Yankton
Dakota
Grant
Washington
France
Williams
John D. Scott
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
Perkins
Greatest Remedy Discovery for Consumption by Dr Kine
Claims a new remedy cures consumption and throat lung ailments with instant effect. Urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle from Thrall & Mumford's, then consider the one dollar size bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kine
Thrall & Mumford’s
Thrall & Mumford
E F Owen & Co Advertises Silverware and Hardware Deals
Local ad notes Mr. Grovaz Green as deputy auditor and advertises “Abstract of taxable property” reference in Posey county. It promotes Rogers silverware and nickel silver pieces with 10 percent discount on five dollar lots, plus weatherstrips, hay tools, a patent clothes wringer, parlor swing, pocket stove, and sleigh bells and skates. Multiple items emphasize cash back offers and new patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovaz
Green
Posey County
F. Owen & Co
Pike county asks about current Congress representative
The Petersburg Democrat notes uncertainty over who represents Pike County in Congress after the apportionment bill. It questions whether Heisman or Cobb holds the seat and laments lack of Congressional Record copies reaching Petersburg while accusing a rival of partisan spite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Congress
Heisman
Cobb
Congressional
Petersburg
King Bill
Ilo
Megister
Hein Man
Steamer Purple Arrives to Replace Ill fated Prairie City
The steamer Purple with Capt. Williams on deck and Capt. Tos Boys at the wheel arrived last Tuesday to take the place of the ill fated Prairie City in the trade between New Harmony and the Wa bash Switch. The town wishes the Purple better luck than its predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Purple
Williams
Tos
Prarie
New Harmony
Couple Ties The Knot In St Louis Visitor nuptials
Mr Minnarp Watts of St Louis arrived last Wednesday and yesterday was married to Miss Laura Gambren. The couple left for their home in the future great city and well wishes pour in for their long life and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Minnarp Watts
St. Louis
Laura Gambren
Public notices and political musings from the era
The piece notes river receding despite rain aiding mail delivery prospects. It mentions the Virginia Republican party as offering a grand opportunity to Nasr and hints at debt-wiping illustrations. It also reports a public installation of officers-elect at New Harmony Lodge I O O F next Wednesday night and asks rhetorical questions about a mixed party and Indiana becoming captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party of
Virginia
Nasr
Hia
New Harmony Lodge
Color line takes definite shape in Putnam Shelby counties
In a Detroit Free Press report the color line appears to be taking a definite shape in Putnam and Shelby counties as discussions and actions unfold. The piece notes involvement of regional papers and mentions demand for advance notices and organizing by local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eam
Putnam
Shelby Counties
Terrific Steamboat Explosion On Prairie City
Explosion aboard the Prairie City near New Harmony wrecked the boat and cost lives. Three missing, two injured, two escaped unharmed. Captain Cox injured, crew harmed, Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Meln LYRE among those killed or missing. Boat valued 2000 to 3000 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Kate McIntyre
Cook
HamMann
Freman
Benny
Mar. Cox
Jim Lancer
Meln- Lyre
Maple Hill
Little Prairie Farm
Turkey Island
New Harmony
Wabash River
Cox
Ada
Vick's Floral Guide Promises Elegant 100 Page Guide
The notice advertises sending 5 cents to James Vick Rochester NY for a 100 page work with about 500 illustrations on calendered paper and a costly colored plate. It contrasts with the Detroit Free Press club offer and mentions local ice harvest, wheat shipment, and visitors in Grayville and Albion with brief personal notes.
New Harmony Teachers Institute Session Plan January 10 1880
At the New Harmony Teachers Institute meeting on January 10 1880 participating teachers will lead sessions on drawing handwriting health schoolhouse design heating ventilation and incidental work. Specific slots include Miss Elliott Miss Lewis Mr Laurence Miss Fretageot Mr Sewell and Taylor Drinkwater with topics ranging from model lessons to English grammar methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony Teachers’ Institute
Miss Elliott
Miss Lewis
Laurence
Taylor Drinkwater
Institute
Stewartsville Christmas Notices and Local Tidbits
Christmas content notes church tree loaded with presents and ten cent admission earned 26.40 for Sunday School. Postmaster Henry Demberger mourns two year old son buried Sunday. John R Cox widow dies. Cox moved from Wadenville. Kincaid opens protracted meeting. schools resume after week break. James Carter family relocates to Illinois. others delayed by illness. Dec 29, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Demberger
Meeker
John R. Cox
Cox
Wadenville
Kincaid
James Carter
Illinois
Arctic Lodge Installations and Local Happenings
At Arctic Lodge No 394 PF and AM in New Harmony on December 27 1879 officers were installed led by W M Robert Clarke and J W Andrew C Thomas secretary Thomas Pisely treasurer John Walz and trustees John Walz Robert Clarke and William Richards. Evansville lecture planned by Col Br IncursoLt next Thursday with excursion trips. weather and high water disrupt mail service. local wheat pork flour and meal shipments and muddy streets due to thawing. a tongue in cheek note about tobacco causing subscribers to forget debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Lodge
A. M
New Harmony
Robert Clarke
W. M
Joseph Ward
W. Andrew C. Thomas
J. W. Thomas Pisely
John Walz
Rob’t Clarke
William Richards
BR. G. IncersoLt
Eivanaville
Evans Hall
Evansville
Botton Seeks Township Trustee Nomination at April Election
Franklin D Botton is a potential Democratic Township Trustee candidate for the upcoming April election, contingent on nomination at the Democratic Township Convention.
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Sap
Frank D. Botton
Weather Calls Gum Boots Shoes Prompt Action
A weather note urges readers to prepare with gum boots and sturdy shoes. The article mentions Jomun WALZ stocking quality materials for such gear and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomun Walz
Thrall and Mumford advertise variety goods and prices
The Cincinnati Daily Enquirer ad promotes Thrall and Mumford selling groceries, coffee, canned goods, jewelry, clocks, silverware, cigars, dried beef, and medicines. It boasts low prices, new stock, and showcases products like Seth Thomas clocks and Rogers Bros silverware, plus consumer tips and general store offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
Thrall & Mumford
Thrall & Mumford's
yeeKress
Thrall & Mumford’s
Nem
Seth Thomas
Yard
Santa Claus
Rogers Bros
Nega
Thrall & Mumfords
Peg
Indiana
Nevas
Real estate transfers and notices from Posey county 1879 week
Listings show eight transfers with total consideration 7375 dollars and mortgages 2793.75 in Posey county Robb township additional notices include a horse colt appraisal at 12.50 dollars and public record annotations with officials Wm Williams J.B.P. through December 29 1879 and July 2 1880.
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T. Mills
J. Theurkauf
Swsw
Swese
J. Brooks
Dixon
Ynt
A. Stallings
R. Rawlings
Lot
Duclos New Harmony
J. Hancock
London
Roesner
Ywatcheson RE. P.C
If. P. Jones
John King
Robb Township
Posey County
Ind
Jerry Williams
Henry
Mann
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Register
Henry Hunsdon
N. U.F. E. and
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
WM. Read
Joan W. Miller
Mm. E
Gko
F. Culmer
Bucklen
Arnica
Seplety - Thrall & Mumford
G. W. Engler
Aims
Ee Nea
Novi4
W. Engler
Mary E. Drinkwater
Jaccard
E . Own & Co
St. Nicholas Toy Company
EB. F. Owen & Co
Kight's
Atand
Sallie
Johnnie
Kights Atand
Sam
noZsa
Ana
Il A
Posey’s Taxablies
Booker
Dart
Desoto
Ezrasbeuinsh
Emss Sarssuss
E. F. Owen & Co
Nea
BK. BF. Owen & Co
Detroit Free Press
The
Household
Register
Free Press
Peter Heckman
Jaco Breth
John Means
Grayville
Josefh Pisety
Albion, Ill
A. S. Epsonps
Henderson, Ky
Indianapolis
Stewartsville
Sax
New York
United States
England
South America
Australia
Europe
Rew Harmony
Mumford
Jaly
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