Mr Vernon prize fight and local notices in New Harmony
Dated January 23 1891 in New Harmony Indiana the brief item list includes a planned prize fight for Mr Vernon and local happenings from the river level changes to revival reports. The note mentions efforts to establish a Springfield post office, squirrel hunting fines, Walker Boots sold by Lichtenberger Co and Shoemaker Mumford medicine sales with Shiloh’s Cure and Vitalizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
T. Mumford, Jr
Boots and Shoes Sold By Lichtenberger Co Seller
John Walz retires from the business and sells boots and shoes at coat. Call to buy a good pair of boots cheap. The Best In America the Walker Boot Star for sale by Lichtenberger Co. de12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walz
America
Walker
Lichtenberger & Co
James Husband
FARCO
Congress
A New Pest Threatens Orchards in Illinois and Indiana
A report from the Albion Journal details the fruit bark beetle scolytus rugulosia now alarmingly near southern Illinois and Indiana. J B Elliott of New Harmony warns it could destroy orchards if unchecked, noting a single dead tree near New Harmony and rapid spread from attacked trees. European observations since 1835 show destruction if trees die. Immediate cutting and burning of affected trees is urged, with potential washes before proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinoia
Indiana
Albion Journal
J. B. Elliott
New Harmony
Mr. Elliott
Mt. Vernon
Germany
Longfellow and The Rainy Day Imagery in Youth Studies
In Cambridge Massachusetts Louisa HasBan and Genie Johnson analyze Longfellow's poem The Rainy Day. They describe the dreary day, the vine clinging to the wall, and the speaker's mirrored sorrow. They explain the figures and moral, noting life’s common trials and hope beyond misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Secon
Longfellow
Louisa HasBan
Ehe
Death of Dr A B Jones noted in Newport and Dayton obituaries
Dr A B Jones a popular New Harmony resident and dentist died of pneumonia at his brother Captain John Jones Dayton residence. He was 50, born in Maysville Kentucky. Known for wit and charity he led the Thirteen Club and Scientific Association. Remains go to Maysville for family vault interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jones
New Harmony
Dayton
Cincinnati Times- Star
Newport
Ban
Caprt
John Jones
Doc” Jones
Ile
Thirteen Club
Scientific Association
Maysville
WalkER Boot Trade Mark Clarifies Genuine Boots
The Walker Boot firm warns that many large quantities of boots sold yearly under their name are not manufactured by them. Many are made from shoddy stock, so the company has patented this trade mark to identify genuine products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkeer
Walker Boot Trademark Ad By Lichtenderger Co
Advertisement notes Walker Boots and Shoes carry the trademark stamped on the bottom for protection of customers. Genuine Walker Boots advertised for sale by Lichtenderger Co with a December 12 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichtenberger & Co
Shoulder Injury From Wagon Fall Incident
William Carr suffered a dislocation of the left shoulder after falling from a straw wagon last Monday. Dr. Rawlings attended and set the limb, and Carr, though elderly, was made as comfortable as possible. The planned performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the opera house last night was canceled and did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Carr
The Rainy Day by Longfellow as Life Lesson
Gentz Johnson reflects on Longfellow’s poem The Rainy Day, praising figurative language that conveys hope and forward-looking resilience. He notes the poet’s aim to console himself after tragedy, teach readers to persevere, and frame life’s course within three stanzas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Gentz Johnson
Local names and movements noted in town visits
Personal items list numerous residents and visitors with brief travels to Mt. Vernon Sturgis Kentucky Florida Evansville Albion Oakland City Grayville and Chattanooga. Notes include railroad surveyor Jones in Chattanooga and Nathalie Newsom hosting Juvenile Musical Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Jones
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mary Bennett
A. Dransfield
Sturgis
Wm Culpeper
Mt. Vernon
Nathalie Newsom
Geo. Taylor
Wadesville
E. M. Highman
Lyon Township
Bob
Florida
Greathouse
A.D. Owen
Chas. Ford
Evansville
H. A. Harris
Albion
John Mott, Jr
John B. Elliott
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the Register
C. W. Slater
New Harmony ,Indiana
Lure
Ford & Bennett
Mr. Vernon
Funl
Springfield
Venus
Mars
Eliza Tuomas
Lich Tenfercer & Co
Walker Boots
Posey
Del2
A. H. Freractor
Wa. Fabrer
T. Mumford
Shilou
Walker Boot Star
S. Hayes
New York
Philadelphia
Henry Brown
Walker Boot
Chas. Zaring
Maple Hill
Leslie Hugo
Grayville
A. G. Twigg
Julia Bennett
A.D. Jones
Naw, l
Ind
Sheriff’s Sale
Posey Circuit Court
Posey County
William J. Martin
Marcus Randolph
A. H. Fretageot
W. W. Robb
Edward E. Highman
G. V. Menzies
Stoddart & CQ
7Th Street
N. W
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D. C
WM. P. Ford
Ataka
Heckmann
East Main Street
John Hofreiter
Hunter's
New Harmony, Indiana
Theos
George Keister
A. D. Jones
Ait’y
Thomas
Ford
Josephine W. Ford
Adm'x
Co. H. Pargo & CO
Chicago
New Harmony, Ind
Henry Husband
Postoffice
Clothier
Men’s, Boys’ & Chidren’s
Heniy Brown
East Main Stheert
Thomas Munford
Thrall
Mum
Gee
Mammoth Drug-Store
Bazaad
Anil
Planing Ryills
Duclos CO
Harmony
Tua
Ooldef
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