Posey County Agricultural Society Early History and Growth
A historical summary of the Posey County Agricultural Society from its 1858 organization through early developments, stock structure, and improvements funded by fair profits. Highlights include land purchases, amphitheater and stalls, stock claims, and the society’s role in fostering agricultural progress in the county and region. Also notes local store advertising Thrall & Mumford's goods and a safety lamp stock.
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Posey County Agricultural Society
Kentucky
Illinois
Posey County
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Frank D. Boron
Sec'y
Alarm from chimney fire causes turnout at J Brriru home
Firefighters rushed to a chimney blaze at J Brriru's house last Sunday but extinguished it before the engine arrived. In Rockport, Jesse W Lain, a well known local, died Sunday evening the 6th. He leaves a widow formerly Cetra Rogers and two children. Lamp nearly 40. News reached Saturday Cris Hinkvey, a former resident, died in St Angus Line Florida last November at age about 41.
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Bes
J. Brriru
Jesse W. Lain
Rockport
Cetra Rogers
New Harmony
Lamp
Cris Hinkvey
St. Angus Line
Florida
The Next Congressman of Posey County
A Posey County Democratic column urges honoring Posey in the 1st District nominating process. It recounts past elections from 1872 to 1876 showing Posey’s strong majorities saving the party, arguing Posey deserves recognition beyond party triumph as the district seeks a candidate who will satisfy voters and bolster the party’s standing.
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Posey County
Posey
Heilman
Perry
Vanderburgh
Heisman
Tilden
Democratic Party
Local notes and remarks from Evanaville and surrounding towns
A mixed set of items reports a public entertainment planned in Byron Tall on the 16th, local politics jabs, and farm market news. Notable mentions include the Workingmen's Institute event, Republican Central Committee rhetoric, a Calvert Chapel protracted meeting led by Reva Hadlock and Shoemaker, and hog market prices holding at four dollars with a discount expected. Residents chide lazy neighbors and note fox chases by William Endicott, plus concerns over a congressional successor and voter impressions in Smith township.
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Turkey
Jimmie
Workingmen’s Institute
Byron Tall
Republican Central Committee of
Indiana
Calvert’s Chapel
United Labors
Reva. Hadlock and Shoemaker
Smith Township
Simon
Maryland law memorial seeks inquiry into Hayes presidency
Mr M Blair of the Maryland Legislature introduced a memorial for Congress to inquire into Hayes title to the presidency under electoral law. The motion was tabled by a vote of 5 to 13 and referred to the committee on Federal relations. The piece hints at justice for conspirators of 1876.
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M. Blair
Maryland
Congress
Hayes
Committee On
Federal Relations
Ohio Democrats Ballot for U S Senator Likely Pendleton
The Democrats in the Ohio Legislature balloted for U S Senator yesterday though the result was not clear. Pendleton is widely expected to win. Russia gains, Turkey quarrels, English Parliament to meet. Rottr Clark, Posey County Agricultural Society president, left for Indianapolis to attend the State Board of Agriculture meeting.
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Sax
Democrats
Ohio
U. S
Pendleton
Rottr. Clark
Posey County Agricultural Society
Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
Schools Resume After Holiday Break in New Hampshire
Schools in the area reopened on Monday after the holiday vacation as traffic of activity surged. The New Hampshire Republican convention wrapped up yesterday with party leaders outlining next steps.
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New Hampshire
Readership endorsement for Indianapolis Sentinel
A political appeal urges readers to subscribe to the Indianapolis Sentinel as Indiana Democrats’ recognized organ. The piece encourages Democrats statewide to support the paper, promoting its current management and noting terms advertised elsewhere in The Register.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Indiana Democracy
Sentinel
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the Register
Frank D. Bolton
Hovey & Menzies
William Loudon
BE. M. Spencer
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Henry Hunsdon
N. 4. F.e.and
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
Kight & Co
Thrall & Mumford’s. It
Eight & Co’s
Nod
Thrall & Mumford’s
Kiour & Co
BE. F. Owen & Co
Kight & Co's
Thrall & Mumford
S. Mhlg
Eight & Co's
Sari. F. Owen & Co
W.C. Kelly
Weasee
Main Street
Vigo
the Agricultural Society
Thrall & Mumford's
Choice
Pennsylvania
Perkins & House
United States
Rochester
N. Y
James Vick
Liam OrwAn
St. Louis & Southeastern R. R
Evansville
Cynthiana
Evanaville Journal
Fuller
Huco & Frranson
Sayr
Dan Voorners
Senate
Ma Mt. Carmel
Burlington
Represeng
M. Holton
R. Ford
Owen
Sheriff P Osey Co
Poseyville
Daevsdys
E. A. McConnell
S. N, Carter
G. Rosborough
Sn, Carter
M.carter
Sheriff Posey Co
P. A. Hutcheson
C.cceess
Ceevenes Sencetons
A. Clements
C. A. Whiting
J. Av. Vanzant
I. N. Burlinson
E. Homer
J. Utley
T. Thomas
J. A. Smith
Nettelson
A. Crunk
Adm'r
R. J. Crunk
Sene
M.schiedel
Nene
T. Carson
D. J. Blount
Noles
B. Hartman
N. L. Hartman
Sheriff Posey Go
E Seynwi
P.C
Ren
Munford
Fatham
Baldwin & Snelling
EAGLE
Monitor
Tavern
New Harmony, Ind
J. T. Hagle
J.T. Eagle
Clothier & Hatter
Root & Tinker
Duane St
N.Y
Mrs. James
Viets Hotel
Stoddart's Musical Library
Just Publishing
Abere
J. M. Stoddart & CO
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
E. F. Owen & Co
Hardwarkhe
Walter A. Woods
L. J. McCormick
Nichols. Shepard & Co
Battle Creek
Rumely
Rtobinson Machine Works
C. Engle Machine Works
Birdsell Manufacturing Co
E. Ff. Owen & Co
Steinway
Steinways
G. W. Warren & CO
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