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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1878
Page
4
Dispatches say consular sources indicate a Turkish setback on the frontier while Russians and Turks clash. Grayville visitor Wa. Wiearenorr and Mt. Vernon banker W. H. Owen were in town. Work on the cut off dam paused Saturday night. Two Italians arrived with a huge brown bear, attracting street performances for locals.
The Indiana Democratic state central committee receives broad support from the party, urging Posey county to appoint twelve delegates for the February 20 convention in Indianapolis. The piece emphasizes open deliberation, voter familiarity, and a ticket committed to Democratic principles to secure a sweeping victory in Indiana next fall.
The Republican State Central Committee met in Indianapolis to map out voter orders amid a heated clash over southern policy and finance. Officials expect a June 5 convention driven by eastern money interests, while critics warn of resolutions denouncing farmers and workers as repudiators. New Year’sDay passed quietly with bells and bands as preparations for work resumed.
The Posey Circuit Court under Judge Parrett will commence the January term next Monday, marking the start of a new session. Local filings and cases set for review are expected as the court opens for business.
A Democrat argues for a county delegate convention over mass gatherings to elect a united ticket. He urges peace within the party, warns mass conventions breed dissatisfaction, and urges the County Central Committee to schedule a delegate convention to counter Republican unity and preserve the regular Democratic ticket.
Stewartsville notes Christmas events with a ten cent admission for adults over ten, over 26 dollars collected, about 1200 presents handed out, Santa distributing candies, and weather affecting Bethanida entertainment. A bear visited, a cow calved twins, local deaths include Wa Barrett at 64 and Gottlieb Barth's wife funeral. Dr A Woodry re elected Sunday School superintendent. hog butchering concerns. Odd Fellows oyster supper. New Year greetings and Nick Jogst's New Harmony visit.
The Register recalls the Lit erary Society banquet held on Christmas Eve with a full attendance. Members Arthur Crans field C Lichtenberger Harry Wilm oth William Wilmoth George Wheat croft W H Owen William Miller Thomas Mumford George Ford and H H Lichtenberger gathered with invited guests. Eugene Owen was the guest of honor, noted as a bright presence. he performed the Highland Fling amid applause as steward Harry Wilmorth announced supper.
A terse roundup notes limited progress in the Turkey Russia war due to rough weather and Britain offering mediation. England may declare war to protect interests. Europe could join the strife. Gen Marion D Manson is named candidate for State Auditor. G G Shanklin and A F Anmathona are mentioned for Auditor and Secretary of State. Weather warms, hog markets revive, and Wabash River concerns ease.
Philip Hornbrook of Evansville died December 26 in Jacksonville Florida while seeking health with his daughter Mrs W E Therall. Born March 16 1810 in England, he lived in Evansville since 1819 and held many public positions including school trustee, state military agent with rank of colonel, Southern Relief Commissioner, and customs collector at Keaneville. He leaves several married children and was a lifelong friend to local residents and soldiers.
At the last regular meeting New Harmony Lodge No. 87 installed officers for the new term including BE. V. Johnson as Noble Grand and S. O. Rawlings as Vice Grand. The document also lists fines and fees paid to Posey County Clerk for 1877, marriage licenses issued in January 1878, and a series of brief notes on England Russia politics, a cigarette revolver novelty, Col. Joan S. Weinsams as a prospective State Treasurer candidate, and a four year old boy in Middles town who smokes and swears like his father.
Thrall and Mumford advertise a large Southern Indiana stock with coffee at one dollar per unit, raisins at ten cents per pound, pige for twenty five cents, five gallons of coal oil for one dollar, white and light yellow sugars at one dollar per ten pounds, tomatoes at fifteen cents a can, and two for ten cents. New Perkins and House metal safety lamps arrive, promoted as absolutely safe and explosion proof.
Kight & Co announces a thirty day closeout sale of trimmed and untrimmed hats flowers feathers wings and silk goods inviting the trade to inspect their large stock and enjoy the substantial reduction in price presented as a cost closeout.
A fragment from Mumford Market shows weekly price listings for New Harmony goods in 1878 including corn meal eggs lard chickens coffee sugar molasses feathers rags tallow hides oils acids and produce. Market values are shown per bushel, gallon, or dozen with varied cents and dollars.
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