Posey County townships to elect new committee man
Posey county committee men except Black and Marrs are to hold mass conventions on Saturday January 16 1892 for selecting a township committee man. On Monday January 18 they should meet at Mt Vernon courthouse at 1 PM to organize the county central committee by electing a chairman and secretary. Linas P Jones chairman Dem Co Committee.
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Posey County
Black and
Marrs
Mt. Vernon
County Central Committee
Linas P. Jones
Dem. Co. Committee
Democrats Meet in Warmony Township to Choose Committeeman
Harmony township Democrats are called to meet in the room over the City Exchange on Saturday January 16 at 1 PM to select a committeeman for the next two years. Jacos Brora is named Committeeman.
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Warmony Township
City Exchange
Jacos Brora
Winter Grippe and Ice Slow Cass County Thaw
In a winter bulletin the grippe is unusually severe this week with cold spells and record low temperatures since January. Ice harbors and ferries face closures from rain and thaw. multiple towns report skating, ducks on rivers, and an ice crop harvested recently. An orchestra forms at Stewartsville, and local politics open campaigns with a ship of material arriving for a Webb Parry bridge project. The steamer Cumberland carries barges toward the Tennessee River.
Local notables and residents listed as sick or visiting Posey county
This week many local figures appear in the sickshot including Mrs. Mary Bennett Miss Bessie Mumford Miss Mary Arnoldy Miss Kate Miller and others. Notables G Beal T Trescott and Postmaster Husband aided efforts in Mt Vernon to revive Posey county Republican ties. Visitors include W G Wheatcroft and daughter Eliza from Graysville and several from Mt. Vernon. Henry Kolle remains in Missouri.
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Mary Bennett
Bessie Mumford
Mary Arnoldy
Kate Miller
Richard Lichtenberger
al Newsom
Wm. Frangmann
J. W. Ford
Oscar Moore
Jobo Boyer
Dr. Bucklin
Cc. G. Beal
T. J. Trescott
Mt. Vernon
Posey County
W.G. Wheatcroft
Eliza
Graysville
BE. V. Johnson
New Democratic County Committee
Squire J. D. Wiley
Record of Lowest Mercury Readings in Winters
The table lists the lowest mercury temperatures for several winters at this place. Entries include dates such as January 7, 1802. February 1, 1890. February 28, 1880. January 1888. January 2, 1887. January 22, 1882. and January 5, 1884.
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The
Mercury
Tsur Mareb
Old Citizen George M. Lichtenberger Dies at 76
George M. Lichtenberger died at 11 o’clock last Friday from a paralytic stroke suffered Wednesday night. A resident for 50 years, he was among the county’s early settlers, arriving from Pennsylvania with his parents about 70 years ago. His remains were laid to rest at Maple Hill at 2:30 on Sunday afternoon.
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George M. Lichtenberger
Maple Hill
Mr. Lichtenberger
Pennsylvania
Eryanor Norcross
Maple Hill Cemetery
Joker the trotting colt ships to Pooley for sale
Col Robson sold the trotting colt Joker by Antrim to J C Pooley of New Orleans. Joker arrived Jan 1 aboard the New Mary Houston at Mt Vernon and Pooley reports high satisfaction with the animal. Also notes death of Mrs Eryanor Norcross aged nine and a Maple Hill burial. Bennett's Minstrels to perform Jan 30 at the opera house with set prices. local ads for C C C Certain Cough Cure and private sale of Mrs C Boren's household goods. Joan Crosser Sr. died last Friday, interred Saturday.
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Col
R. P. Robson
J. C. Pooley
New Orleans
Joker
Antrim
Mollie Golddust
New Mary Houston
Mt. Vernon
Pooley
Ice Dangers As Skaters Fall Through Near U S Dam
A skating party near the U S dam suffers a near tragedy as Florence Fitton and Dr. Tom Wilson fall through thin lagoon ice. Rescued by companions after a perilous struggle, they are saved with only cold and minor injuries, the rest of the group shaken but unharmed. The incident ends with all returning home after briefcare at a nearby fire.
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U.S Dam
Mises Bessie Mumford
Florence Fitton
F. J. Miller
H. B. Fitton
Tom Wilson
R.E Wilson
Misa Fitton
Dr. Wilson
Uerb Fitton
Wilsoe O
Unusual Cloud Formation Attracts Friday Night Attention
At about 7 oclock last Friday night a remarkable cloud display appeared low in the southwest. Seven distinct white fog streams arced outward, separated by dark sky, with the moon highlighting the spectacle. The streaks moved swiftly across the heavens and faded toward the northeast as the sky cleared. The brief event stirred excitement and prompted various superstitions among onlookers.
Good Looks Through Health and Bitters at Mumford’s
The ad claims good looks depend on healthy organs. If the liver is inactive you have a bilious look, a disordered stomach makes a dyspeptic look, and kidney issues cause a pinched look. Electric Bitters is advertised as a tonic acting on these organs to improve appearance. pimples and blotches are soothed for a clear complexion. Sold at Mumford’s drugstore for 50 cents per bottle.
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Mumford’s
Men Rescued After Ice Break Nearly Carried to Gulf
While crossing the river near the Ribeyre farm in Noal beach last Saturday at noon John Filliogim and Ted Holland were trapped by the ice. After a hard struggle they reached shore with help from ferryboat workers who threw them a tree for support and pulled them to safety.
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Ribeyre
Noal Beach
John Filliogim
Ted Holland
Gulf of Mexico
Local Ore Prospects Near Oakland City Spark Mining Venture
The Grayville Mercury reports a county-based party plans to open a silver mine near Oakland City in spring. Ore analysis deems the deposit paving quality, with croppings worth 19 per ton, and expectations suggest future development could raise ore value to 50 to 60 per ton.
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The
Grayville Mercury
Oakland City
Council Proceedings Adjournment Motion Fails to Meet Quorum
The regular council meeting last Tuesday night was attended by President Rawlidge and the clerk. No quorum could be found. Rawlings moved to adjourn, seconded by Rawlings. A vote carried, and President Rawlings declared the board adjourned.
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Rawlidge
Rawlings
Pine Apple Espectorant Promoted by Southern Medical Tast State
Syrup of Pine Apple Espectorant is prepared only by expert physicians of the Southern Medical Tast State in Louisville Kentucky and is touted as one of the best most active scientifically developed remedies for coughs colds whooping cough and diphtheria.
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Southern Medical Tast
Louisville
Koch
German Sumday School Invitation and Local Notes
German Sumday School invites all Sabbath classes at the German Church of the Erangelic Association at 9 30 each Sabbath morning with a prayer meeting at 10 30. A A Euret is superintendent. Other items note a health hazard ad suggesting risky behavior, a cough remedy sold locally, a political candidate proposed for committeeman, a clothing house ad, a raffle winner Gerald Crisp, influenza recovery, wheat crop notes from cold weather, and the death of Hiram Sritt of Lyne township aged 73.
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German Church of the Erangelic Association
Euret
Guaranteed Cure for LaGrippe Dr King’s New Discovery
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption, coughs and colds with money back guarantee if no benefit after proper use. Offers free trial bottles at Mumford’s drug store and large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Emphasizes epidemic success and claims no failed cases.
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Dr. King
Mumford
Eagle Fight Near Owensville Ended By Rifle Shot
James Daugherty, of Owensville area, witnessed a rare aerial battle between two bald eagles. The duel ended when he shot down one from a neighboring tree, feathers scattering as the birds clashed high above.
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James Daugherty
Owensville
Daugherty
Buckien's Arnica Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments
An 19th century style advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by apl0y T. MunoForp Jr.
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Apl0y
T. MunoForp, Jr
Home Medicine Case Advertised for Three Dollars
Wanted, agent, to introduce our Home Medicine Case, a necessity in every family. Sell at sight for $3. Home Drug Co, Chicago, Ill.
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Home Drug Co
Chicago
Til
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Tun
Mt. Vernon G. A. R
Katera
Stewartsville
SxNow
W. F. Cooper
Favora
Knight’s Ferry
Cal
Wabash
Ohio
Ray
John Hemphling
Wabash River
Webb Parry
Cumberland
Grayville
Tennensee River
Jamber
Cairo
Henry Huspano
Thos. Mumford
Levi Cavin
Stewartaville
G. W. Engler
Susan Homer
St. Louis
W.A Twigg
John Keller
Enoch Snelling
Geo. Wheatcroft
Carmi
Harry Pisely
Robb Township
Frack Eggert
Evansville
Johnson
Ian Nea A Wilson
Indianapolis
al Bryant
Hi. B. Fitton
G. W. Elder
Jan. Boren
Henry Kolle
Missouri
Bennett's Minstrels
Opera House
Thos Mumford
Joan Crosser, Sr
A. R
Silver Mine
Council Proceedings
Thea. Mumford
Jacob Breity
H. Brown
Tur
H. C. Washand & Co
Gerald Crisp
Rm Comegle
Ban Butler
Grippe
Hiram Sritt
Lyne Township
Opera Blcuse
Minstrels
John P. Bennett
T. Muamford
Buckien
Scientific American Agency For
MUNN
Broadway
New York
Olaest Bureau Fo
America
Scientific American Est
Spiewaldly
Potas
Southern Medical Institute
Louisville, KY
J. G Caldwell
New Drug Store
New Harmony
Mnd
Henry Brown
SU Nalfara Oninet
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Wm. Franzmann
Ind
Ians Church St
Mott's Dry Goods
John Mott
Viets
Indiana
Tom
Will Mott
Henry Husband
Postoffice
Jand Y
Thomas Humpord
Ecessor
Thrall & Mumfo
Olone
Lanis
UCR
Duclos
New Harmeny
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