Local notices and community happenings in New Harmony
The report lists elected officials for several local offices, upcoming shows and parades, and daily town details. It notes two full moons this month, watermelon trade resuming, river rise, good fishing, and wheat harvest figures. Also covers a mayoral dog policy, premium lists, injuries from a fall, a fire alarm, street music, horse training, theater road shows, deer antler findings, cattle theft chase, a new dental chair, and a political dissenting note on tariffs in Congress.
Sad Death of Louis Schaeffer In Robb Township
Louis Schaeffer aged 16, son of Martin Schaeffer, near Black River in Robb township, died last Friday after an accidental gunshot. He was hunting rata when the rifle discharged while he moved boards, or exploded as he looked under them. Dr Ben Neal arrived too late. An only son, his death saddens his family and community. The remains were brought home for interment at Maple Hill on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaeffer
Martin Schaeffer
Black River
Here
Robb
Rata
Ben Neal
Louis
Maple Hill
Daisy and Heckmann Corbin Row Boat Race
A river Sunday featured a Daisy row boat race against a Heckmann Corbin skiff. The double oared crew finished in 12 minutes 52 seconds, the Daisy 15 seconds later, with the same distance as the 13th inst great race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frack Fretageot
Louie Heckmann
John Corbin, Jr
Visits to Mt Vernon and nearby towns noted in local society
A list of residents and visitors is recorded from Mt Vernon and surrounding areas. Names include Marcia Corbin Louise Hill Eloise Mumford with Harry Ford Arthur Fretageot Will Mumford and many others visiting Mt Vernon Poseyville Evansville Cairo Keanville and nearby locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Dramatic Co
Thrall Opera House
the Martyr
Bella Golden
Emma Butyher
G. Leater
Harry Robinson
Martin Golden
Thad Golden
Marcia Corbin
Louise Hill
Eloise Mumford
Harry Ford
Arthur Fretageot
Will Mumford
Mt. Vernon
Ida Moye
Becky Moye
Ella Stewart
John Hall
Mike Whittaker
Lee Hofreiter
Doug Jones
EB. S. Echard
Rosedale
Mias
Nellie Copeland
Mies
da Hadicott
Roy Stevens
Poseyville
Will Schiotter
Tom Hopson
Will Dieger
Stilwells
Chan
Berlin
Hofreiter
Patoka
Emma Mumford and
Sona
Will
Bish
Hvansville
Town Council Minutes Report Brightens Local Governance
The town council met in regular session with J W Johnson Col Duclos B O Rawlings Nery Mann W C Trethewey Rey present. Minutes approved. Bridges and saloon license fees noted. Health board tainted vault reported. Ordinances 38 and 39 on sidewalk and dog muzzling adopted. Carpenter M S Powers injured in Des Moines roof fall. Chamberlain's Pain Balm recommended. Voter registration urged before August 4th deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
Col. Duclos
Rawlings
Nery Mann
W. C. Treshew Rey
Jesse Hopson
Kenry Wade
Clerk Brown
F. A. Morgan
Secy
Wilson
The
Health Board
T.S. Ford
Trethewey
M.S Powers
Kne
Des Moines
Chamberlain
W. W. Wiley & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. W. Slater
New Harmony, Indiana
John C. Smith
George H. Wilson
Thos, J. Johnson
Edward E. Highman
John Walz
John E. Anderson
Thomas D. Shelton
Conrad Koll
WM. H. Whitworth
John Doyle
J.B. Enuiorr
Marshal Fillingim
Gale
Henry Brown
Clothier
New Harmony
Perrine
Newsom
Deep Creek Farm
Isaiah Fletchall
Robb Township
Martyr
Evelyn
Arthur Freta
Geot
John Hemphling
Main Street
Dan Voorheees
United States
House of Lords
Posey County
Sporting
Cora Rigga
Charley Bean
Huma P
Heckmann
Emma P
Cliff Wiley
Stilwell” Baseball Club
Owen
A. W. Walter
Waltersborg
Lil
Congress
Minnesota
Annie Georget
Evansville
Aggie Snelling
Sheriff Highman
George Wilson
Lillie Rhein
Walter Conlin
J. Wilson
Mt. Vernon Yeaterday
Morgan Babcock
Kivansville
Karl Bennett
Gus Neal
the Narrows
Peter Weber
Chas. Wheat
JL Wade
John P. Bennett
Mary Boren
Leroy Gox
Harry Ward
Crosaville
James Johnson
Colorado
Louis Bertin
Opera
Town of
New Huron
Src
Pas
S. O. Rawlings
Star
Pohurer
Log Wayou and Chain
Full Duclos CO
John Wal
Eobin
Main St
Ind
J.P. Bennett & Son
T. Mumford
Schaffer
Times
Henry B. Beal
Notary Public
G. A. R. Hall
Tavern Street
Usd
Seventh Street
N. W
Wasitington
D. C
U.S. Patent Office
Johnston
Thomas Mumford, Jr
EL Sextr. Baas
Laning and Proprietors
E Duclos CO
Iwe
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public & Conveyancer
U.S. Pension Claim
Commercial Attorney Office
West Main Street
New Harmony, Ind
WM. P. Ford
Tse
JEN Pist
East Main Street
New Ilarmony
Indiana
W. W. Robl
E,w. Nash
W. W. Robb & CO
Deaders
Furniture Church
Postoffice
Amon
Seers &c
E. i
Dot
MOND
Iran
PWT
Occorner Groce Zy Een Ae Traf
New York State
Armour
John A. Wilhelm
Thomas Mulford
Rall & Mum
Mammoth Drug-Store
Bazar
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