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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
8
A mix of weather notes, local business ads, and social updates.mentions of river changes, geese in flight, theatre quiet, and Mann's mill repairs. Ads for Walker Boots and shoes from Lichtenberger Co and Shilohs Cure medicines appear alongside local political chatter and a call for a notary public.
Miss Julia Bennett went to Bloomington last Monday to engage with the Scott Gunn troupe. E. S. Echard left for Mt. Vernon to resume his post on the steamer Rosedale. J. C. Miller was summoned to Mt. Vernon for Grand Inquisition service. A. B. Schmidt of Cook's Brewing Co. was there last Friday. Lawyer Jones attended circuit court in Mt. Vernon. Deputy Sheriff Wade was in town Tuesday interviewing locals. Hendry Brown went to Evansville last Monday evening. Robert L. Jones of McLeansboro visited relatives here last week. Jas. Hazlett of Parke County is visiting, Prof. Glover preached at the Episcopal church. Walter Montgomery of Owens, John E. Anderson from Poseyville, and Mrs. B. D. Owen of Chicago were mentioned. Wm. Franzmann is on the sick list. V. Johnson was in Mt. Vernon last Monday. Jas. Husband visited Mt. Vernon. W. M. Ford is on the sick list. John Corbin and Richard Ford were in Mt. Vernon. Chas Zaring has returned to New York.
Harry Ford suffered severe facial injuries and a fainting spell after his return from school when Marshal Fillingina lent the horse for a short period. He toppled on a bank step, struck his chin on an iron grate, broke a front tooth, and was bruised about the face before being carried to Ford's store and later home. Doctors attributed overexertion from a prior illness as a contributing factor.
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Ducks and geese are reported as making Diamond Island in the Ohio river a great resort this season. Banters in the vicinity are enjoying much sport. The island lies about 74 miles above Mt. Vernon and is over 3 miles in length.
County commissioners sold the old poor farm to Mr. Mike Pfister for 5160 dollars. The tract covers about 115 acres, bringing the price to roughly 45 dollars per acre.
The Y M P C organized last week reports 53 members and plans reading rooms and day and night access. Signed articles list include Richard Pitts, Robert Endicott, George Beal, Harry Davis, William Chaffin, James L. Ward, George Franklin, Michael Whittaker, Walter McCoy and many others. Officers are Harry Hugo president Lincoln J. Ward vice president Frank Schaffer secretary YT. W. Wilson treasurer.
Walker firm advertises the WALKER BOOT trademark to protect customers from inferior imitations. Genuine Walker boots and shoes bear the trade mark stamped on the bottom of each pair and are sold by LienTENBERGER & Co.
A rumor circulated last week claiming burglars entered the bank and tampered with the vault lock. Officials say the lock did have a brief fit but the rest of the tale was invented, with no break in or theft occurring.
Capt. Joseph A. Barrett a prominent local farmer and longtime Democratic worker died at his home in the township last Tuesday. He was buried under Odd Fellows auspices at Bethsadia cemetery on Wednesday.
Thomas Mumford Sr., age 87, celebrated last Monday as New Harmony’s oldest resident. He stands as the county’s longest living citizen, among the few who have attained such an advanced age.
A sharp uses a double fountain pen with one end ink that fades quickly. He pitches a favorable trade to farmers, writes the contract with bogus ink, and ensures the victim signs with the fading ink. Days later the sharp gains a genuine signature on blank paper to draft any note.
Lookout for squalls warns that repeated harsh winters could trigger strange events. The piece notes palm trees in parks and crocodiles in the Waba River. Local scientists speculate the North Pole shift may have moved Posey county into the torrid zone, signaling dramatic climate changes.
A canoe or duck boat owned by H L Wilmoth and H Slater disappeared from the landing sometime during the week likely Friday or Saturday night. The lock and about half the chain remain, but the boat has not been heard of up to yesterday morning.
A mysterious burglary last week at Isidore Bartholomew’s second hand store saw a large quantity of clothing tools and other items stolen. No clue was left and the entry is believed to have been made by unlocking the door. No business was transacted by the town council last Tuesday due to quorum issues. The item also notes local ads and garden season notices from Pappock and a sale by Lichtenberger & Co.
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