New Harmony Notices and Local Advertisements
Regular meetings held by the New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company on the first Friday of each month with WM. Read as president and Joan W. Micner as secretary. Local ads promote arnica salve, clothing, boots, cutlery, weatherstrips, jewelry, wagons, carriages, and ladies undergarments. Henry Brown promotes suits at Eight's Stand. G W Engler advertises goods. Owen & Co. hawk wagons and hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.H.G
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
WM. Read
Joan W. Micner
Sparks from the Telegraph: Alaska plan and political moves
The telegraph notes a proposed territorial organization for Alaska and lists political maneuvers across states. It reports a Memphis severing effort beginning Wednesday, leaders missing or decided, and Republican splits in California and Maine. It also mentions governors elected, indictments, census appointments, and tense legislature actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Memphis
Williams
Mississippi
John W. Foster
Mexico
Russia
L. T. Miller
Indianapolis
California
Grant
Blaine
James Russell Lowell
Massachusetts
England
Maine
J. L. Smith
National
Oregon
Daniel T. Davis
Kemble
Pennsylvania
Gil. R. Stormont
Princeton
State House
Free Doctor Kixa remedy and Ballou’s Magazine notice
An advertisement touts Dr Kixa s New Discovery for consumption and various throat and lung ailments with claims of complete cures, promocodes free trial bottles, price cited as regular size 100. Thrall and Mumford of New Harmony to handle sale. The February issue of Ballou s Monthly Magazine is announced as a popular serial with varied content, new appearance, and the publisher Thames and Talbot offer 23 flawley Street Boston mass at 1 50 per year postpaid.
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Kixa
Triad
Thrall & Mumford
New Harmony
Bal Fou
Nassau
N. P
Ballou
Thames & Talbot
Flawley Street
Boston
Mass
Grayville mail arrives early aiding local business
Capt Vanpequirr of the steamer Frazer brings the Grayville mail two or three times this week, allowing the post to arrive a day earlier due to high water. The river slowly falls, ice hopes hinge on continued cold. G W Exeter reports new jewelry stock at low prices, offered on West Main Street near the tavern.
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Vannecrift
Frazer
Grayville Mail
Vanpequirr
Tar G. W. Exeter
Thrall & Mumford
Thrall & Mumford's
Thrall & Mumpord
Thrall & Mumpord's
Thrall & Mumeford's
Yeea
Malaga
Fem
Fhrall & Mumford's
Tirall & Mumpford's
Thrall & Mumeford
Fiem
Thrales & Mumford's
Tierall & Mumford's
Indiana
Turall & Mumpford
Tural & Muamford
Thanks to L C A Era for Market Reporter copy
A note of gratitude is extended to Mr. L C A Era of the Commission House EH C Cham berlin and Co for sending a copy of their St. Louis Market Reporter and other favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L C. A. Era
Commission House
EH. C. Chamberlin & Co
St. Louis
Illness of Judes Parrett and New Orleans cargo voyage
The report notes the serious illness of Judes Parrett at Mt. Vernon last Friday while holding court, with him moved to his Isvansville home and expected to recover. The steamer John W. Garrett sailed for New Orleans from our landing carrying 23 400 bushels of wheat 800 barrels of flour 200 barrels of meal 30 000 pounds of bulk meat 600 sacks of corn and other cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes Parrett
Mt. Vernon
Isvansville
John W. Garrett
Booru
Tom Borwus
New Orleans
Man Dives In To Measure River Depth For Car Wash
O N Freractor drove his bug gy into the river to wash it and leaned over the back to take depth soundings. He found the water waist deep and received a ducking but learned the depth he sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En O. N. Freractor
Theatre figure exits show business after loss
Twinc, who planned to lead a theatrical troupe with J. G. Sturrz, returned home on Tuesday. He says he has had enough of show business and is out of pocket about two hundred dollars. Ropert gained the experience but lost his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea RD. Twinc
J. G. Sturrz
Ropert
Boston gentleman plans Hamlet like play in Item notice
The Philadelphia Item notes a Boston writer aims for a Shakespearean style Hamlet like drama and suggests casting J. G. Sturrz as the lead, calling him “just wicked.” The piece also mentions the Leap Year Ball at Union Hall next Monday, inviting gentlemen to escort ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shakepeare
Philadelphia
J. G. Sturrz
Union Hall
Wabash River Falls After Flood Surge in 1875 Echo
The Wabash, after rising to within four feet eight inches of the 1875 flood peak, began falling last Friday. Relief spread among bottom farm residents and the public at large as waters receded.
Texas Rail Lines Reach 2 556 Miles in Running Order
Texas shows 26 railway lines totaling 2556 miles with about 330 miles completed in the last fifteen years. Mrs F R Ecnarp and Miss Grace Golpern returned home last Monday from a visit with friends in Evanaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sar Mra. F. R. Ecnarp
Grace GoLpern
Evanaville
London’s Daily Produce Needs Highlighted by Mechi
Mr Mechi estimates annual produce from 20,000 acres would feed London for a day. Sar Joan Preaus Redwine in Jackson Parish Louisiana notes contents and receipt details.
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sar-Joan Preaus
Redwine
Jackson Parish
Mechi
London
Harmony Teachers Institute Meeting Agenda February 14 1880
The Harmony Teachers Institute will meet Saturday February 14 1880. Topics include Miss Lewis on a model penmanship lesson 9:30 to 10:10 Dr Laurence on school life health 10:10 to 11 Sewell on English grammar teaching 11 to 12 Welcher on English composition teaching 12 to 1:80 Schneee on transforming a careless class 1:80 to 2:15 Incidental Work 3 to 8 Dr Drinkwater, Secretary of Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Teachers’ Institute
Lewis
Laurence
Sewell
Welcher
Stewartsville Items Update on church fund and local notices
The column notes a new church is needed with subscriptions to raise funds. Local deaths, illnesses, and absences are listed. Teaching visits by Superintendent French are awaited, school length shortened to six months, Miss Lillie Robb returns to Louisiana, and a local Anti Whisky and Tobacco Society forms with annual self-denial penalties. Citizens traveled to Mt Vernon but muddy roads hindered travel. Dated January 20, 1880. Finis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewartsville
Asberry Cox
Geo. Heubner
Jas. F. Alexander
French
Trustes
Lillie Robb
Louisiana
Mt. Vernon
Finis
Parole Arrives in Wa bash trade with coal cargo
The high headed Parole arrived at our landing yesterday with two barges laden with coal and freight. Bretru has workers enlarging his family grocery store this week. School receipts in St. Louis last year were 884997.09 and expenditures 881112.53. Gen Eli Warren of Perry Ga has been involved in many murder cases in the county over 50 years. A pawn broker’s shop offers ready money amid regional reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax Jacon Bretru
St. Louis
Eli Warren
Perry
Transfers of Real Estate for Week Ending January 19 1880
Real estate transfers recorded include W Baldwin to L Negrotto on Maclure's New Harmony property and W Baldwin to W Hartman in Arthur's New Harmony. J M McFahin to C W Weir covering multiple parcels, I Penfold to V Johnson interests in NE quarter, and Mills to H Thomas interests in NW parcels. Other transfers involve Waye to Trustees I C Q F Poseyville and Cross & Bedford deals in Mt Vernon area. Total transfers fifteen with $18,854 in consideration and $11,185 in mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Baldwin
L. Negrotto
Maclure
New Harmony
W. Bailey
BE. Bailey
J. M. McFahin
C. W. Weir
I. Penfold
V. Johnson
Mills
H. Thomas
Wasem
G. Bertram
Sanders
Mt. Vernon
W. Hartman
Arthur's New Harmony
M. Black
Fuhrer
James & Novey
Cross & Bedford Tod
A. Coleman
L. A. Baker
A. Watchinson
A. Hutcheson
R.P. C
Tax Duplicate for Posey County 1879 Tax Rates
Notice lists Posey County Indiana townships and their tax rates per one hundred dollars of property including poll tax, indicating readiness to receive state and county taxes for the year 1879. The table shows rates by township and the poll tax amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey County
Indiana
Mt. Vernon
Sleigh Bella and Akates Delivered by H I Owen Co
The brief notice states that the sleigh Bella and Akates were received by H I Owen & Co, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Akates
H. I, Owen & Co
New York National Bank Praised Despite Critique
The National Republican reprints an editorial lampooning Sherman's pet bank, The First National Bank of New York. It notes dividends at 120 percent, a $500,000 aurplug account, $267,700 undivided surplus, and over 250 percent profits, while poking at president salaries versus virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
The
National Republican
Sherman
New York National Bank
First National Bank of
New York City
Ita
New Harmony Retail Market Corrected Weekly
Corrected weekly retail market data from Thrall and Mumford dated January 23, 1880 includes varied numeric entries, prices, and quantities. The fragmentary table lists multiple items and figures, reflecting historical commerce values and stock notes from New Harmony.
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New Harmony
Thrall & Mumfording
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Henry Hunsdon
U. S
M. E. Church
Geo.f. Culmer
Buckien
Arnica
Henry Brown
World G. W. Engler
Kight
Dea
Nervit
G. W. Engler
Kight’s
Ana
G.W. Engler
Nea
Carly
Clutcier
KF. Owen & Co
Jy4
Nea Real Buckakin
Henry Brown's
Owrin & Co
Mary F. Drinkwater
E. F. Owen & Co
Owen & Co
St. Nicholas Toy Company
HE. F. Owen & Co
Johnnie
Sam
Tice
Thompson, Tice & Lillingston
Guiding Star
Cincinnati
Evansville
Capt. Mixter
Joan S. Jones
Barlow
Edwin Stuart
Miss Schnee
Lor Drinkwater
Institute
Black Township
Lynn Township
Point Township
Harmony Township
Taeae
Robbs Township
Marrs Township
Robinson Township
Smith Township
Bethel Township
Center Township
Vernon
Cecesaeseser
Neehavens
Michiolas Joest
Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
Anne Eee
Sane
Detroit Free Press
Smong
Free Press
Detroit
Michigae
Jand
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