Blackberry season opens amid town’s Fourth of July revels
The season promises an unusually abundant blackberry crop as Rex Auditor Bolton visits New Harmony. Local notices report quiet streets on the Fourth with few fish and many cooling drinks, while bands play in the streets and the Republican Committee plans a Posey County convention. A local accident near Fort Branch risks amputation for Martin Mivrier, and humor mingles with gossip about Sheriff Alex Crank seizing Mount Vernon assets.
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Independent candidate for Real Estate Appraiser
Mr Buockxery of Black township announces as independent candidate for Real Estate Appraiser in Mount Vernon Democrat. He notes Republican votes needed. the Democrat ticket backs L N Boyz as regular nominee and strong county candidate.
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Effort to suppress amusements fuels license critique
The Posey County Commissioners levy high per show licenses for circuses, concerts, and exhibitions, sparking criticism that the rates amount to prohibition and harm access to affordable entertainment while boosting county revenue. The piece also comments on tobacco law, local politics, and regional rail plans.
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Proverbial Railings and Politic Snippets From Bloomington
Bloomington correspondence notes Professor Cox state geologist receiving an easy chair inscribed the most useful man in Indiana while mocking leisure. Philadelphia Press reports Radicals predicting Beckannen gains, with tone of certainty. Also a Know Nothing skull anecdote, NC election date, and a long moral precept urging usefulness and hard work.
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