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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1872
Page
3
A mix of political chatter cites Senator Sumner claiming Grant cannot carry more than four states while Cuentes asserts credibility. Local bid rumors note Sullivan Fuhrer Co asking 300 pounds butter and 300 dozen eggs weekly at Mt. Vernon store, with high prices promised. Also mentions dried fruit purchases, a String Band serenade, district committee chair election, and regional railroad election skepticism.
The Evansville Journal criticizes Mr. Nistack and urges Heitman by mocking claims of party influence. It defends Nistack as a skilled House member while accusing Heitman of incompetence and bribery. The piece condemns leaf tobacco sales limits as harming common voters and notes Voornes’s Sixth District renomination and speeches. It also mocks Dick Caressy’s Indianapolis Grant speech and recounts embarrassment at a Grant demonstration.
The Administration mobilizes Secretaries Bournes and Baker and other Washington officials to back a State vote, spending nearly a million dollars. If Democracy wins, it would end the Long Branch visitor’s influence, signaling a dramatic political blow.
At Indianapolis last Wednesday the Democratic State Committee nominated Joan R. Cravens of Jefferson county, a Liberal Republican, for Lieutenant Governor on the Democratic ticket, replacing W. C. DePauw who declined. The Evansville Journal notes Democratic speakers in North Carolina asking for funds, while Radicals request funds from the Treasury. Col. Joan S. Williams and Ep. Price will address Posey county at Mount Vernon on Wednesday the 31st, with Judge Nissack also present. Local prospects look strong for John and Alex in October across state and county races. A Liberal Republican may be chosen for the post, with Col. Allen as first choice per Alt. Vernon Democrat.
A long list records transfers of land and lots among J Brownlee J Nelgen Ball Wade E Sullivan J M Bruce John Pitcher Marion Reeves J Herschelman C Schwartz J Hibard Noble Craig C Whiting L Aldrich M Aldrich L Bishop E T Sulti J D Hinch W Bozeman and others. Includes various tracts in Blairaville Mt. Vernon Cynthiana and related parcels with prices noted such as 308 6000 and 250 alongside property descriptions and trusteeships. The column reflects numerous 19th century conveyances and property dispositions coalescing into a weekly real estate transfers summary.
The Aldine offers rural scenery by Perkins and Cary paintings including Falls and Old Oaken Bucket with strong nature themes. It includes Raymondskill, Minster at Ulm, and bold pieces on woman among Indians, plus poetry, editorials, and reviews. The Lady's Friend features Moonlight at Sea, fashionable costumes, serials, and light reading. Subscriptions priced at $2.00 yearly with multi-copy offers.
List of U S Patent Office grants to Indiana inventors for the week ending July 9 1872 includes Coffee Roaster Washing Apparatus for gases Thill-Coupling Book Support Ice Cream Freezer School Desk Fly Trap Submerged Pump Breeching Loops and Hook and Ladder Apparatus among others. Notices that Owen Lyon will sell linens and light clothing after August 1 at a small advance on cost and urges buyers to act in their own interest.
Prospectus style ad copy cites New Harmony Inc and Thrall Mumford selling Dr Cloud Invigorating Cordial praised by Dr Daniel Neat. Mrs Whitcomb's Syrup advertised as soothing for mothers and children at 25 cents. Also promotion for a marriage guide by Dr Butts Dispensary at St. Louis with price 50 cents.
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