Thrall & Mumford's Delicacies and Local Goods Spotlight
Thrall and Mumford advertise seasonal delicacies while Heilman's Steel Plows boast leading market points. Lichtenberger & Sons stock ladies undergarments and Cincinnati-made shoes, with new lace buntings and box shoes featured. Henry Brown promotes closing stock at cost, Henry Owen & Co offer carriage hardware and spring gear, and F Owen & Co expand stock with boys and children's clothing from New York for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichtenberger & Sons
Henry Brown
Wa. F. Owen & Co
Rome
Marvelous Matters at the Magnificent Metropolis
Special to the Register New York July 1 1881 recounts eerie boardinghouse ruins next to militia armory with vanished residents and dubious hauntings. a British sea captain goes missing on a steamship prompting debates on disappearances miraculous or foul. ghost lore, comets, steamboat disasters, yacht tragedies, and a fierce critique of adulterated beer fill a dense editorial roundtable.
Warning to debtors of Hugo and Ferguson
All persons indebted to the late firm Hugo and Ferguson must settle accounts by August 1 or have them turned over to officers for collection with costs. The firm’s accounts must be closed. Take warning, pay up, and sale costs. Jy8 3b
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo & Ferguson
Last Call for Delinquent Taxes in Posey County
Notice from Posey County Treasurer N Jolst warning delinquent taxpayers that after July 15, 1881 deputies will be sent to enforce collection under new state laws. Treasurer states he will not pay the taxes himself and urges prompt payment to avoid levies and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Jolst
Posey County
Weather forecasts predict heat wave and storms this month
According to Vinner a very hot term is forecast across the United States and Canada from the 12th to 20th with severe storms in western areas. A cool to cold wave may arrive near the 27th or 28th bringing frost in Canada and wind hail and rain in the United States. July will see frequent hot spells with storms, yet grain crops may be damaged less than feared in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinner
United States
Canada
Bigoted claims follow president's assassination shock
The piece rebukes a handful of readers who hinted that rebel Democrats might be glad about the president's death. It condemns such prejudice as narrow minded bigotry and asserts no faith should celebrate the national calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eés
Fourth of July in New Harmony Cheers and Controversy
The Fourth passed quietly in New Harmony with few residents abroad and local youths idle. YMCA members spent the day over card games while a past debate on assassination stirred reflection on morality. The Grayville Band left early, disappointing listeners, as the town wished success to Our Boys Band.
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Grayville
Ditch Improvements Save Mt Vernon Area From Flooding
Marshal Borer’s force cleared the south ditch this week an improvement long needed. The work reduces flood risk in that part of town after heavy rain. Credit is given to corporation officers for the progress. A dwelling of Mr. Jouy Gregory in Mt Vernon burned last Monday when a balloon ignited and fell on the roof during Fourth of July celebrations. Damage amount not learned. A tip for fly control suggests pepper brown sugar and cream inside a room to deter flies. One local youth lost twenty five dollars to a pickpocket in Mt Vernon last Monday. Citizens are advised to guard pocketbooks in crowds. Freep Eisner will likely do so in the future.
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Marshal Borer
Jouy Gregory
Mt. Vernon
Jon
Cap
Vernon
Freep Eisner
America journal defends soldiers and publishes citizen issues
The piece promotes an eight page Washington D C monthly titled America urging equal justice and soldier welfare while offering sample copies for twenty five cents a year. It notes a local band arrival from Grayville Sil performing in uniform and mentions the removal of Civil War captain J K Uwiguman's remains to a different cemetery site under undertaker J T Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington, D. C
Gillmore & Co
Washington, D.C
J. K. Uwiguman
J.T. Louo
Weather Talk Probes Heat and Rain Pleas
Citizens debate the heat this week with temperatures near the upper nineties. The writer notes the recent surplus rain would now be welcome to ease the dry spell and improve conditions.
Garfield Cabinet Shaping Up Amid Indigestion of Debate
A noisy local scene reports cabinet formation as politics divide and municipal affairs mix with health remedies and business notices. Reed’s Gilt-Edge Vonic, Kendall’s Spavin Cure advertise cures while rail and banking projects push ahead. visitors and builders converge in Evansville and New Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garit
Garfield
Reed
Voters to Decide Tax for Proposed Railroad
The next item is an election to approve or reject the railroad tax. Voters in the township are expected to support the tax by a large margin, believing the road is needed. Mr. Charles Crawornon of the Mt. Vernon Banking Company is in town aiding at the New Harmony Bank. Robinson returned home from Mt. Vernon after a short visit. The river continues to fall and steamboatmen note it is getting very low. A New York druggist labels his soda fountain with a curious phrase.
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Cnas. Crawronrn
Mrt. Vernon Bankings Company
New Harmony Bank
Gar
Soda Sanitan
New York
Marriage Licenses Issued in Posey Circuit Court
Licenses issued by the Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court through date include Edwin St Jes and Georgie Perry George Frick and Bama Moore Charles BE Williams and Bia M Hutesisun William O Hugeg and Anna Walle Charles F Dayton and devepiring Jolly Clerk GEO W CURTIS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierson
Posey Circuit Court
Edwin St. Jes
Georgie Perry
George Frick
Bama Moore
Charles BE. Willams
Bia M. Hutesisun
William O. Hugeg
Anna Walle
Charles F. Dayton
Devepiring Jolly
Geo. W. Curtis
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending July 4 1881
Transfers recorded across multiple parcels including L Calvert to W Price and Gwen to W H Kreipke. Listings show farming and residence lots in NE NW and SW quadrants with 93 to 100 acre ranges and a New Harmony outlot. Total transfers total 5 with consideration 2605 40 dollars and mortgages amounting to 4440 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Calvert
Boren & Petal
G.C. Kendel
W. Price
Seeee
A. C. Templeton Tad
F. Welburn
Gwen
W. HH. Kreipke
New Harmony
Cece Eescieeeereress
Ae G. Unite
Donner
A. Hutcheson R. PLC
Goods and Prices Listed in Local Market Inventory
The fragment lists prices for commodities including flour, wheat, corn, corn meal, chickens, eggs, lard, hams, shoulders, sides, sugar, coffee, molasses, rags, tallow, hides, lard oil, linseed oil, coal oil, tar, vinegar, whiskey, potatoes, dried apples, dried peaches, salt, dried beans, tea, and more. Units vary by item such as bushels, dozens, pounds, quarts, and gallons.
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the Register
Henry Hunsdon
U. S
Indiana
Notary Public
M. E
Knotts
N.W.F. E. and
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
J. T. Hugo
Joan W. Miiuzi
John Kisbinger
Empire
Brinkman
Thrall & Mumford’s
Re. Heilman
Lichktenberger & Sons
Cincinnati
Evansville
Newport
Liehhtenberger & Sons
Church Streets
F. Owen & Co
EB. F. Owen & Co
the Clothier
Callen HB
Owen & Co
McCormick
Youk
Tony
Hash
Blavatsky
India
Enoch Ardens
Seawanhaka
Dr. Diller
St. Luke's
Brooklyn
Daugter
Sound
New England
Beecher
Plymouth Church
Gambrinus
Bia
Europe
New Harmony Lodge No
Pronuwy P. Werts
Ptolemy P. Wells
Phillipstown
William Read
WM. M. Holton
H.P. Owen
Society For Mutual Destruction
Lassia
Linconn
Garvirno
Grayville, Sil
Randolph House
ge'The Posey County Agricultural Society
Evaneville and
New Orleans Picayune
Kendall
Marrin Gotpin
Golden Dramatic Troupe
garThe
New Harmony Banking Company
Wbe
Board of Trustees
J. W. Dharr
Epward Moncur
Tiranaville
Miss Marrtz
Massachusetts
Elliza Wuerarcroft
Grayville, Ill
Mr. Harrat
Albion, Il
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Miss .Willliams
Grayville, Ia
Misa May Firton
Pairaars
Evanaville
Hanny
Robinson
New
Goi OG
Baldwin & Bishop
South Tavern Street
Ind
Hayden
Brewster's
Woodhull’s
Dexter
John Wheeler
Pater
Hugo
West Main Street
Mott & Co., Family Grocery Store
C. Eap Best
Apl5
Mott & CO
Board of Commissioners of
John L. Wheeler
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