Bargains at Lichtenberger Sons and F Owen Co stores
An array of ad items from Lichtenberger Sons and F Owen Co touts gents shoes of Cincinnati make ladies crowns and baby wagons. Henry Brown the clothier promotes fall stock at cost and a closing out sale with 25 percent savings. Also advertised are McCormick farm implements and carriage hardware with new spring gears and tires. Local readers urged to shop now for bargains and home buying prices.
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Cincinnati
Lichtenberger & Sons
Henry Brown
New York
Carpenter and Editor Praise The Adze Feature
The carpenter approves of the tool and the editor agrees praising the adze. Both express satisfaction with the product in a concise note reflecting their endorsement.
Marvelous Matters at the Magnificent Metropolis
A quirky New York column from July 15 1881 jokes about American know how in urban life. It notes improvised fixes gone awry in Brooklyn telegraph and housing, reports a zip of storms injuring property and killing a child, and mocks social figures while lampooning public figures and press culture.
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Donner
Blitzen
Africa
Register
New York
Brooklyn
Vic. Woodhull
Queen Victoria
Miss Blood
Colin Campbell
Duke of Argyle
Princess Louise of
Lorne
Campbells
Charles I
Duke of
Argyle
Cromwell
Gotham
Prospect Park
Telephone Central Office
Flatbush
Ous
Manhattan Island
Louisa Bergh
England
Fine Marble Works at New Harmony by J W Miller
In New Harmony Indiana J W Miller grows from a small marble shop to a large regional concern with marble granite urns and sculptures. His highly skilled staff includes a top French artisan and his showroom displays a wide range of fine works and competitive prices ready for orders nationwide.
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Grayville
New Harmony
J. W. Miller
Todiana
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
France
Ind
Warning to debts to Hugo and Ferguson firm
All persons indebted to the late firm of Hugo and Ferguson must come forward and settle their accounts by the first day of August next or I will place the same in the hands of officers to collect according to law with costs attached The accounts of the firm must be closed up Take warning therefore pay up and save costs ju8 3t
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Zalus
Bowery
United States
Thompson Street
Brooklyn Theatre
Congress Hyatt Smith
Kim Place
Brooklyn
Dr. Wild
Israel
Orangemen
Hugo & Ferguson
Grant’s 1884 Favorite Said to Be Logan
Report from Victoria Texas Advocate claims Gen Grant favors Senator John A Logan of Illinois for President in 1884. The note questions the asserted preference and questions its reliability as circulated by Durin.
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Gen. Grant
John A. Logan
Minois
Victoria
Tex
Friend Durin
Harmony Township urged to back railroad proposal
In the discussion for and against the project Harmony Township residents should rely on facts not slick persuasion. Opponents fear wasted time and poor markets, while supporters claim a railroad connection will open Harmony to outside trade, boost grain prices, and raise dividends for stockholders. The writer argues against opposition and urges votingyes on August 5 to avoid stagnation, noting the author M. Macrae dated July 18 1881.
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Evansville
New Harmony R
Harmony Township
D & H.R. R. Harmony Township
Wabash
Branch Road
Harmony
New Harmony
M. Macrae
Young man from Glory Tobacco Store goes to New Mexico
P A Sexton formerly ran Glory Tobacco Store then moved to Carmi. He started last Monday for New Mexico but visited New Harmony and married there. He remains in New Harmony with no plan to leave for New Mexico, and is described as level headed.
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P. A. Sexton
Glory
Carmi
New Mexico
Grayville
New Harmony
Mike Dausman Debuts Darling Daughter in Evansville News
The article notes Mike Dausman, the esteemed book-keeper for Cook & Rich of Evansville, has many local friends who extend congratulations as his daughter, born last Friday, arrives “just like daddy.” The piece closes with wishes of luck for Mike.
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Mike Dausman
Cook & Rich
Evansville
Mike
Daddy
Local Jeweler Charlie Forp Offers Repairs and Watches
A notice advertises CHARLIE Forp as the go to for first class jewelry including lockets chains rings and watches with special attention to repairing clocks watches and jewelry at reasonable prices. Call at Messrs. Lichtenberger and Sona store for contact details.
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Charlie
Messrs. Lichtenberger & Sona
Garfield Cabinet Not With Reed Of New Haven
Geo W M Reed of New Haven Conn is not named in Garfield's cabinet. He would have declined the honor if offered, as he prefers Reed's Gilt-Edge Tonic as his better business and best-known product.
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Garfield
Geo. W. M. Reed
New Haven
Conn
Reed
Posey County Fair Opens With Trained Horses for Premiums
The Posey County Agricultural Fair begins this year on Tuesday, August 30. Fine horses are already on the ground training for the speed rings to compete for large Society premiums.
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Posey County
Bethel Township Sale Of Personal Property This Friday
Doc Miller will sell a large lot of personal property including horses cattle hogs and furniture at a big residence in Bethel township next Friday the 29th at 9 o clock in the morning. Be on hand for bargains.
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Bethel Township
Special Notice on August First Tax Payment Deadline
Delinquent tax payers urged to settle taxes before August first to avoid penalties. Treasurer N. Joest warns the law requires collection by any means and appeals for timely payment to avoid disagreeable collection actions.
Ballou's Magazine August issue praised for varied contents
The August number of Ballou's Magazine is issued by Thames & Talbot in Boston. It features a wide range of topics and is pitched as highly readable for households. Annual subscription is $1.50 postpaid, with single copies 15 cents at news depots. The paper notes readers questioning why Corporation Ordinances are not published as directed by law, directing to five statesmen running the corporation.
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Ser
Ballou's
Thames & Talbot
Hawley Street
Boston
Mass
New Harmony Bank Building Contract Awarded
The contract to erect the New Harmony Banking Building was awarded last Saturday to J. W. Davis of New Harmony. Several Evansville bidders were noted, but the work will be carried out by local mechanics.
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New Harmony Banking Company
J. W. Davis
New Harmony
Evansville
No Grayville Mail Delays Hint at Future Railroad Relief
The local note reports no Grayville mail last Monday due to repairs, risking disruption for letter recipients. It notes several residents traveled to Mt. Vernon last Tuesday for a circus, enduring a thirty mile ride and three hours in a sweaty tent, implying a wish for improved transit.
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Grayville
Mt. Vernon
Monticello Hawkeye Item From Register Noted
The Monticello Go Hawkeye from last week held nine items copied from the Register without attribution. The note states that this is acceptable and adds no further commentary on the paternity or sourcing.
Horse dealers buy Horsea with ringbones and spavins ad claims
Advert says horse dealers buy Horsea affected by ringbones and spavins to profit from Kendall's Spavin Cure. It presents a sales pitch for a veterinary remedy and emphasizes financial gain from treating horses.
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Kendall
Notable Visitors Reported in Town this Week
A string of visitors from across the region were noted in town this week. Louis Prapos of Sears and Prados in New Orleans, Dr Edward Murphy of Evansville, and Henry Borner with his daughter Mary M. of Louisville were among those calling on friends and relatives. Also present were Mr D M Ades of Bethel Township, Miss Joycx of Vincennes, and Mr and Mrs Boyce of Mt Vernon. Six rail lines now enter Denver with three more planned.
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Louis Prapos
New Orleans
Sears & Prados
Epward Murphy
Evansaville
New Harmony
Joan T. Brexerr
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Henry Borner
Mary M
Louisville, Ky
Denver
Stll Another Comet Brightens Auriga Discovery
Prof. Swift of Warner Observatory Rochester verifies a July 14 comet found by Prof. J. M. Schaeberle Ann Arbor. The telescopic comet appears bright and near Earth, near the earlier naked eye comet. This marks four comets in ten weeks, with Schaeberle sole claimant to the Warner prize of $200.
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Swift
Warner Observatory
Rochester
N. Y
J. M. Schaeberle
Ann Arbor
Mich
Schaeberle
Warner Prize
Heatwave Hopes For Soaking Rain After Scorching Day
A sweltering day saw temperatures near 100 degrees with only a light breeze offering relief. Residents lament the drought and yearn for rain to ease the oppressive heat.
Deputy Treasurer Boren to Collect Taxes Next Monday
Deputy Treasurer Boren will be here next Monday to receive taxes. Public may pay without penalty through August 1. After that date all fees will be charged and collected.
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Sar
Boren
River flow changes but steamboat navigation remains viable
The river showed a brief rise from recent rain but receded, yet ample water persists for steamboat navigation according to the report.
South Street Ditch Tested by Heavy Rain Demand
A local observer praises Marsha Boyer for a first class job on South Street and urges a heavy rainfall to test the ditch’s efficacy, highlighting community concern over drainage and flood prevention.
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Marsha
Boyer
South Street
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Janior
M. E
L. S. Knotts
N. GW. F. E. and
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
J.T. Hugo
Joan W. Milller
John Kilbinger
Brinkman
Yen. Heilman
Hvansville
Newport
Church Streets
F. Owen & Co
HE. F. Owen & Co
Wen
Gent
the Clothier
Wey
EB. F. Owen & Co
McCormick
Fair
N. Joest
P. C
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U.S
D. M. Ades
Berra Gotpen
IF. R. Bouanp Jett
Miss Joycx
Vincennes
Miss Bepet
Mrs. Boyce
Owen
Jorst
Ike Kaun
Fogg
Vernon
Posey Circuit Court
John Kurvey
Seth McIntosh
Zenath P. Matherby
Luella Koonce
William Holman
Eliza Ball
Simpson Garrett
Rebecca Black
Geo. W. Curtis
M. A. Waller
M. J. Johnson
D. J. Waller
M. C. Waller
A.G. Reno
H. “Reno
R. Knowles
G. Dun
Thrall
Mumford
New Hamsony
John Wheeler
Hugo
West Main Street
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