New Harmony 1890 Fourth of July notices
The Register from New Harmony Indiana dated Friday July 4 1890 notes weather cents and civic items. It lists candidates for local offices including John C Smith George H Wilson Thos J Johnson Edward E Highman John Walz John E Anderson Thomas D Shelton Conrad Kolb WM H Whitworth and John Doyle. It mentions crowd events a shooting match flag day circus and theater plus local commerce and a death in Lynn township and a Chicago burial of a former resident. It also cites DePauw University free scholarships and a carpenters fall injury treated with Pain Balm.
Local Socials and Movements Across Town and Rivers
A social column lists residents and visitors, noting that Mr and Mrs Harry Husbard and numerous others joined river outings on Friday, while others fished and celebrated the Fourth upstream. It records arrivals for a funeral and various visitors from Mt. Vernon Poseyville Albion Evansville and Washington City with short town movements and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Husbard
Jennie Twigg
Kate Fitton
Maud Miller
Aline Owen
Bessie L. Mumford
Floss Fitton
Kate Miller
Laura Corbin
Nellie Cooper
Mesers
Chas. Bean
Cliff Wiley
J. Corbin
Harry Ford
J. P. Fretageot
Fred Truscott
Lawrie Barter
Gus Neal
Arthur Fretageot
A.G. Twigg
Herb Fit
Misa Cora Duckworth
Mt. Vernon
J. Breith
W. Duclos
Oakland City
J. B. Weever
Hvansville
John S. Conlin
Squire Clifford
Phillipstown
L. M. Wade
Ed Boyce
Ed. Highman
Henry Schwier
West
Martin Golden
Henry Brown
Evansville
John Hofreiter
Poseyville
Lee Wooda
Albion
J.C. Miller
Evanaville
Inion Drunk at Illinois Reservation Ice Cream Saloon
A drunken Inion from the Illinois reservation caused a disturbance at the ice cream saloon last Saturday, collided with Nib Bennett, and was jailed by Marshal Pillingim. After paying a fine, he may decide to reform. Meanwhile a boatful of youths enjoyed a river outing with supper and fireworks on Friday night, returning at eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Nib. Bennett
Fox IL
Boiler Explosion Disrupts Huammett Peanut Roaster
A greenhorn tampered with the whistle valve on Huammett's new patent peanut roaster last Saturday morning. The improper action caused the boiler attachment to blow from its fastenings and wreck the unit. No injuries or deaths occurred, though the whistle was damaged and required repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhorn
Huammett
New Patent
Harmony Township Outlook Sees Steady Democratic Lead
Harmony Township residents hear that the Democratic majority is not expected to fall much next fall, with county ticket majorities larger as straight Republicans likely scratch Mugwump Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Township
Remarkable Posey County man Thomas Ramsey
Thomas Ramsey born 1819 in Posey county has lived there his life, married 50 years, abstains from whisky tobacco and cards, never faced a lawsuit, and recalls names and dates with notable sharpness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ramsey
Posey County
Ramsey
The Planter's Wife cigar sold by F Lyon
A local tobacconist announces the Planter's Wife cigar is now sold by F Lyon. The notice highlights availability at the shop and invites customers to inquire about pricing and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lyon
Family Monuments Firm Expands in Indiana Area
Vincennes firms contract to erect a true blue marble monument for Col. Richard Owen. Owen family will supply eleven more monuments around New Harmony, with five family monuments already completed in Evansville including a granite tribute to R. F. Schor of the First National Bank. The Owen firm gains local praise for quality and service across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Owen
Richard Owen
Schreiber
New Harmony
Evanaville
R. F. Schor
1St National Bank
Itaelf
Golden Troupe to Open Here with July 26 Show
Golden informs that his dramatic company will debut locally with two or three performances before a road tour. The first show is set for Saturday evening July 26. The troupe includes Miss Imma Butler and Miss G Lester, Harry Robinson, and a strong magician and band. Delegates to state and district conventions are listed for the township with names such as Joel Wita, John Wuta, Kate Wiles, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Kate Wiles
C. Bundy
Knife Injury at Mrs Berlin's House Fatal Bleed Narrow Escape
While working on Mrs Berlin's new house last week, Asbury Warner cut his arm badly with a drawing knife. A severed vein left him near death before Dr Ben Neal arrived and managed to close the wound.
Hilton by a Beg Interferes in Dog Fight
Hal Wilmoth intervened in a dog fight last Saturday and was severely bitten by one of the dogs. A physician treated the wound promptly and he reports no lasting physical inconvenience from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Wilmoth
Rainy storm rips through Lyon township damaging crops and sheds
A severe rainy storm with lightning wind and hail swept Lyon township last Monday around 3 PM. Corn suffered damage and farm sheds were knocked down. Evansville debates population estimates between 55 000 and 65 000 while New Harmony poised for about 1250 residents. MOLERA infantum ban noted for Chamberlains remedy with a Waltersburg Illinois merchant endorsing its cure for cholera infantum and advertising 25 and 50 cent bottles by W V Wiley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Township
Chamberlain
A. W. Walter
Waltersburg
Lll
W. V. Wiley & Co
Planter's Wife Daisy Referred to as Daisy by Growers
Growers call the planter s wife a daisy, noting the bay crop is the largest and finest in several years. The repeated comment underscores optimism for the harvest season despite lingering uncertainties.
Tragic threshing mill accident near Richards farm
Charles Wilson, engineer for Richards Bros., was crushed between a separator and engine last Tuesday at the Richards farm about three miles southeast. He suffered severe chest and back injuries, believed fatal, as the machine’s boiler bore down on him until Bob Richards reversed the engine. Pete Richards also suffered a bruised leg. A distant smoke plume was seen around 9 AM, origin unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Richards Bros
Richards Farm
Wilson
Bob Richards
Pete Richards
Sid Wilson
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Conrad Kolb
WM. H. Whitworth
Duranger
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Henry Nelson
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