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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1893
Page
4
The report details scarce high priced pork and river activity with ads from Wilmoth Wilheim Co and Henry Brown's offering jewelry, fabrics, school books, and clothing. Local tales include a residence fire in Smith township, river ice conditions, a shooting-match delay, and public financials like New Harmony tax levy and Vernon band receipts.
Ground for the W. M. T. building was formally transferred to the association trustees by Dr. Murphy. The plan was sent back for modification to reduce costs by 10 to 35 percent. The revised Chicago design removes pressed brick and trims stone and terra cotta, lowers the main wall, and alters windows and entrance.
The Posey Co Farmeca Institute led by President J B Elliott and secretary N F Owen opened its two day session amid poor attendance due to bad weather. Visitors delivered papers and addresses, the evening meeting drew a large crowd, and music directed by Miss Jennie Twigg and Dr Tom Wilson was praised. Attendance appears better today as the retreat closes with plans to print the proceedings next week.
A company appears at the opera-house all next week starting Monday with daily changes in the programme. Firebrand Seats are on sale by Wilmoth Veithelin Co. The troupe includes John D B Ne grotto, Miss Witty Langley, Miss Aattie Ackerly, Miss Victoria Moncrief, Barry Langdon, Richard Moncrie, Dobo Meffrath and other noted professionals. Harry Langdon will perform one night in Henry Irving's The Bells.
Richard Lieutenberger uncovered charred wood while digging an eastern cistern. The remains, embedded in sand, appear to be a fire from centuries past likely made by an Indian traveler who landed on a low sand-bar and cooked venison before continuing down the river near Tavernaire Street.
An old time advertisement touts a soap made from a sulfur solution, claiming 83.4 percent liquid sulfur for soft velvety skin and use with Liquid Sulphur Lotion. Also notes grocers and druggists stock it and urges readers to consider skin care in conjunction with the lotion.
The New Harmony Literary Club met Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the high school room with Mrs. Woodry singing Love in a Hammock. G C Taylor presented Nicaragua Canal, followed by recitations from Mrs. Fretageot and others. Next Tuesday W H Owen offers Stars of Winter with several declamations. music guided by C P Wolfe. Audience enthusiasm grows. attendance recommended.
A town council meeting last Tuesday failed to convene due to no quorum with only Rawlings ILefreiter and the clerk present. Health report details births deaths and diseases for the year, notes sanitary measures, and urges better refuse removal by next summer under TY. W. Winson MD, secretary, Board of Health.
Local notices report Miss Eliza Lichtenberger selling a fine mandolin, plus multiple short items: Dr T B Pete travels to Kokomo for state veterinarians meeting, J B Elliott at Gibson Co Farmers Institute, Miss Carrie Pelham becomes a Vincennes schoolteacher, Miss Bessie Mumford visits St Louis, Mrs Bella Golden goes to New York, and various residents’ travels, illnesses, and engagements in Mt Vernon and nearby towns plus a note on Posey county school fund payments and a line about editorials on Cleveland inauguration.
A brief notice suggests calling Henry Husband at the post office to obtain nice furniture at reasonable prices. The item reflects a local ad style with practical shopping guidance from a community source.
A list of land and lot transfers with numerous names and parcels across town. Notable actions include Hutchinson to James Wright 80 acres, Schlaffer to Barnes 80 acres, Muehlenbein to Hartman 874 acres, Brinkman to Thomas 100 acres, and Murphy to various trusts and institutes. Values range to about 800 dollars in identified entries.
Ida ville Indiana postmaster Timmons and local shoppers praise Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble relief. John Leslie farmer and stockman calls it best kidney and liver medicine. J W Gardner hardware merchant reports renewed vigor and appetite after using the remedy sold at Wilmoth Wilhelm & Co. Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle.
During the La Grippe epidemic last season Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds proved best. Reports from users claim quick relief and no after effects. Trial bottles free at Wilmoth Wilhelm & Co. Large bottles 50 cents to 1 dollar. Bos Ingersoulson quips life lingering after death. Liquid Sulphur touted as a cure for impure blood. Druggists selling it. The F W Cook Brewing Co pleads for a chrome year copy and thanks readers.
Buchiem’s Arnica Salve and Tus Bast Salve advertised for cats and human skin ailments including bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price two cents per box. Sold by apl0y Witmotn Wirnerm & Co. ae
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