Black River Bridge repair bids in Posey County
Volume 19 dated September 12, 1885 notes reconstruction of the Black River Bridge in Bethel Township under existing plans in the Auditor’s Office. A five thousand dollar bond with security is required to cover potential loss or damage during repairs and ensure faithful performance, with the board reserving the right to reject bids. Also, a notice from Deputy Collector Eugene V. Johnson states delinquent tax duplicates for Harmony and Lynn townships and New Harmony will be collected per the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River
Bethel Township
Posey
George 8. Green
Posey County
Vernon, Inc
Harmony
Lynn
New Harmony
Eugene V. Johnson
Terres
Tevarsece
Petition to Sell Real Estate in Posey Circuit Court
Indiana case lists Edward Homer as administrator of William C. Pittas estate against Magnus Pitts Esther Mastin Charles Mastin and Leo Lemoine a nonresident and necessary party. Sheriff announces public sale of rents and profits for seven years on Winfield real estate to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Posty Country
Edward Homer
William C. Pitta
Deceas
D Va
Edward A. Pitts
Magnus C. Pitts
Esther Mastin
Charles Mastin
Leo Lemoine
Posey County
Posey Circuit Court
Indiana
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Augustext
Oliver N, Fretageot
Joseph Wykoff
Michael Pfister
Edward 8
Hayes
Rufus Stinnett
Trains Rattle Through Wabash After Boiler Blast
An eastbound Wabash express jumped a connecting rod near Wabash, tearing a boiler hole and forcing steam bursts that drove the crew to the baggage car. The engine was badly damaged. train sped 45 mph before stopping a mile past Wabash amid escaping steam and water. old railroaders call it the wildest ride yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Indiana Colonization Society
Liberia
Col
R. W. Thompson
Terre Haute
John Brock
Crawford County
English
Grant foresees peace and strength after war
In a New York interview dated July 25 Gen Grant quotes Buckner praising harmony between sections since his illness. He says peace would have come within a year if only soldiers remained and notes some unsatisfied on both sides, but most have grown tired of the controversy and a perpetual peace at home is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Gen
Buckner
Grant
Roach exit exposes navy contract corruption and reforms
The Chicago Herald argues Roach’s exit, supported by a fortune ample to cover debts, shows government contractors no longer enjoy covert partnership. It credits Secretary Whitney and Chandler with enforcing contracts, claims Roach quits after extra and repair charges. The piece calls for Chandler as Republican presidential candidate and Whitney as rival.
Defense of Roach Faces Sharp Naval Contract Facts
The article rebuts Republican supporters of Bill Chandler by detailing 1882 naval contracts for the Dolphin and three steel cruisers Atlanta Boston and Chicago. It cites contract prices with extras claimed by Chandler and argues Roach profited through extras and repairs while payments were advanced. Secretary Whitney is praised for enforcing agreements and halting extras.
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Bill Chandler
John Roach
Congress
Dolphin
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Bosch
Chandler
Roach
Whitney
Reech
Postal Changes Through the Years and Rates
A historical overview of U S postal rates from 2 cent one ounce letters to earlier 6 cent and 10 cent tiers, noting weights, distances, and shifts. It records key milestones: 1845 half ounce unit, 1861 8 cent, 1863 uniform rate, 1884 2 cent rate with one ounce unit, and the pattern of revenue growth despite reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Union
Room for Harmony in G O P Caucus Clash
Ohio senator John Sherman and Virginia senator William Mahone clash as Republicans demand pensions for the same group. A caucus meeting is urged to patch up a compromise before the party destroys itself and risks losing cohesion and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Virginia
John Sherman
Wm. Mahone
Kleiner Pushes Democratic Appointments in District
In Washington July 28 Hon John J Kleiner is the lone Indiana delegation member in town and has secured Democratic appointees to most fourth class posts in his district He plans to continue until Republican officeholders are purged The Minneapolis Journal calls John Roach a fraud and labels his moves as bluff as authorities scrutinize his government dealings The eastern summer resorts are overrun with gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
John J. Kleiner
The
Minneapolis Journal
Rep
John Roach
United States
Washington political headquarters report glad of reform gains
Special from Washington notes the Cleveland administration’s rapid reforms, cabinet competency, and bureau-level changes. It cites Indian enrollment at Fort Reno, potential savings, a postponed fishing trip for Grant's funeral, and treasury coinage worries about silver, private minting, and profits from bullion.
Grant's coffin casket details revealed in New York
In Rocarstex New York the final casket for Gen Grant's body was described as a styled cloth covered metallic coffin six feet long with silver frames and portals. It features a red cedar shell, copper interior, beveled glass top, cream satin lining, silver handles, and a cedar outer box with plush covering. Also notes crop loss from fire, a destroyed separator, an alligator sighting in Long Island Sound, and a vein of quicksilver found on a farm in Charlestown West Virginia.
Wheat and Livestock Markets Report in Carcago July 30 1885
Market notes show dull wheat with lower bids and stronger oats in Carcago. Prices for grains vary with wheat stock at 39,540,250 bushels and old stocks in oats. Livestock demand weak though hogs improve. cattle and sheep show mixed figures. Rail carriage expands with Northern Pacific livestock from Washington to Carcago. Mexico’s telegraph reach surpasses 13,000 miles. Britain’s debt around 3.8 billion. Prairie chickens rise in Iowa. Carcaco population growth noted.
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New Harmony Register
Carcago
Ins
Northern Pacific R. R
Washington T
Union Pacific
Local items recap and social notes from town pages
Readers learn of the French Spy stage performance with Mrs. Golden and Martin Golden, a striking night blooming cactus, band progress, an Evansville excursion by rail for 80 cents, and a free lecture on education by Prof. Davin M. Jordan. Also noted are visits by Jo Heck and Charley Moore’s injury, baseball plans, a Texas pony display, rising heat, and assorted town sickness and arrivals.
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Davin M. Jordan
Bloomington State University
Opera House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board OF Commissioners
Auditor’s Office
Iaid County
Andrew Wasem
Gage-Downs Corset Co
Heriff's Sale
Susannah E. Hinkley
Aaid Court
Oliver N. Fretageot
the Register
Oo. W. Slater
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public
Illinois
Ind
New Harmony Megisteria
Kraft & Mumford
T Hinds
Fare Brothers
Dthelm & Co
Uclos Co
Deslers
Eter Weber
Ford & Bennett
Iad
Columans
New Harmony Egister
Jrout Walz
Register
Ohn W., Miller
Marble Works
New Harmony, Indiana
Henry Brown
U.S. Patent Office
U.S. Patents Office
Washington
U. S. Patent Office
C. A. Snow & CO
Hovey & Menzies
Supreme Court of
Posey and
Vanderburgh Counties
Sepoy Mount Vernon Ind
Arctic
Albert S.newsom
Church St. Bet. Main & Brewery
Albert 3
Newson
Elkhart
William Shannon
Princeton
Sullivan
Wam. Green
Vincennes
Osterbein
Gov. Gray
Europe
Daviess County
H. L. Strickland
Owensville
Gibson County
Orleans, Paoli & Jasper R. R
Boonville
Evansville
Joseph Bump
Grayville
Sbe
Odin
Singer
Bloomington
Robinson Constitution
Peter Kaley
New Hebron
Pana
Christian County
Empire Mills
Carmi
White County
Redalia
N.C
Tax Cincinnati
Volkeblatt
Guy
Central Park
New York City
Hancock
Grant’s Fuoeze
Jeff Davis
Bob Toombs
Sim Blaine & Co
Roach Vs
Chicago Herald
Navy Department
Naval
Kleiner
Tas
Washiaton
D. C
Cleveland
Gen. Grant
Treasury
Treasury Department
Henry Bucnayoy
Black Township
Henry Ridenour
Long Island Sound
Charlestown
W. Va
aTena
Iowa
Carcaco
Great Britain
Mexico
Mrs. Golden
Madame Celeste
Martin Golden
Mohammed
Richard Ford
R. WauTen
Robert
P. D. & E. Railway
Jo Heck
Hr Mrurs
Charley Williams
Bethel
Charley Moore
Wm. Moore
Lone Stars
Wadeavilles
Fair Ground
Joan W. Miuzzi
Townnote
Frank Botton
F.co. Firron
Mua
Thomas
Daughter
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