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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1892
Page
4
Local items report a light cold spell and rough week with snow, sleet, and river ice ten to fifteen inches thick. The county poor house records seventy two boarders, while trains and steamers mention Mt. Vernon landing. C. C. C Certain Cough Care ads dominate, Bennett's Minstrels announce tonight, and Prof. Sewell leaves for Jeffersonville schools.
A list of residents and visitors from Lyon township and Mt. Vernon area noting illnesses, returns from illness, and calls. Names include Alex Wilson Chris Wilson Al Newsom John Hofreiter Wal Wilson Wao Franzmann Miss Etta Lichtenberger Dr Backlie John Laubenthal C H Wheatcroft Sam Stallegs W E Wade H B Fitton Mrs R P Robson Mrs J W Hiatt E V Johnson Mrs R Ford Geo Hilder T J Truscott Dr Holton and Mra Lyon among others with recent travel and health updates.
Lawrence Kerner of Mt. Vernon reports his pet pig is a champion eater. He tested the animal by pouring two gallons of milk into a pail and placing the pig inside. The pig drank all the milk and was completely covered by the overflowing vessel, puzzling Kerner.
Mr and Mrs Loren B Treacott keepers of Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan describe their four year old daughter's illness from measles to fever and a severe cough. After two and a half bottles of Dr King s New Discovery she recovered fully and the family praises the remedy and offers a trial bottle at Mumford s Drug store.
The item touts Electric Bitters as a nerve tonic with claims of restoring appetite digestion and liver and kidney function with a 50 cent price at Mumford's Drugstore. Also notes Mt Vernon Sun shifts political alignment and a death of Mrs Annie Fisher aged about 48, plus a wagon load of corn moved over ice and a schoolhouse flag hoisting event. Valentines are the market.
Regular town council session approves prior minutes and several claims. Health officer T. W. Wilson is reappointed. taxes authorized from county funds. Health report notes mild scarlet fever, four typhoid cases, one diphtheria, and 28 births with varied causes of death. no sanitary improvements needed.
Solomon Charles Chartiea, a longtime Phillipstown resident, died at home after a long illness. Born in North Carolina in 1816, he moved to Illinois as a youth, endured hardship, and built substantial property. A Royal Arch Mason and Jackson Democrat, he was known for his strong will and dedication to Masonry and democracy.
Edward S Knight died Wednesday after a short illness at about 68. A New York arrival nearly 30 years ago he lived with the Fillingits family. Knight was a well educated skilled mechanic and a self made man of the people. In 1884 he was chosen peace notice but declined to serve.
Vieck's Floral Guide of 1892 features the Nellie Lewis Carnation on the cover and Brilliant Poppies on the back. The work showcases colored plates of flowers and vegetables praised as artful and meritorious. First 24 pages describe novelties and specialties and offer a 10 cent copy from James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N.Y. The 10 cents is deductible from the first order.
Bucklin Arnica Salve claims world best cure for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box or available through ap o y T Mumrorp Jr.
Abraham Baldwin died suddenly last Monday after a brief illness. A lifelong New Harmony resident aged about 64, he was laid to rest in Maple Hill cemetery on Wednesday, with a large turn of relatives and friends in attendance.
Miss Irma Ribeyre showcases a giant egg from her hen, measuring 68 by 84 inches in circumference and weighing over 24 ounces, described as a comfortable breakfast for the editor.
John T. Sanders of Harmony township plans to clip about 400 pounds of wool next May from his twenty five Oxford Down sheep, averaging 16 pounds per head. Why do sheep rainog pay remains unclear.
Creditors heirs and legatees are informed that a Final Settlement Report for the estate of William Read has been filed with the Posey Circuit Court. A hearing in Mt Vernon Indiana is set for February 18 1892 to approve accounts and prove heirship with distributions to follow. James Husband administrator A D Jones attorney witness the clerk and seal January 19 1892.
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