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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1870
Page
3
Ma B F Apas of Stewartsville is our authorized agent to receive subscriptions for The Register Receipts given by him for money due the office will be acknowledged by us
Dr J Beal extends professional services to New Harmony and vicinity. He notes years of experience and aims to satisfy patients. Office locations include Main street drug store next to the Post-office and residence on Church street opposite the Viets House, available day or night except during professional duties.
William Henning seeks Prosecuting Attorney in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit subject to the Democratic Convention. Frank D. Bolton, Van B. Jolly, and James W. Whitworth are candidates for Posey County Auditor, each pending decision of the Democratic County Convention. All dates shown as part of the filing notes.
The piece argues wealth hunger is natural and urges readers to observe actions over words. It notes the Great Henderson Prize Scheme draws eager buyers, expecting a splendid fortune to be won by the luckiest ticket holder, as tickets sell rapidly.
Letter from W C B praises New Harmony growth including woolen mills wagon factories furniture works and stores led by Lichtenberger Owen Co Thrall Mumford and J Beal. Describes North Louisiana climate crops and cheap land five dollars an acre and offers land leasing. Mentions high river coin, cotton chopping, new potatoes green peas and ripe figs upcoming. Also notes Catholic prelates debate on papal infallibility and Indian wars rumors spark local militia activity.
An Ohio newspaper item praises Roback's Stomach Bitters as a superior remedy for dyspepsia and bilious complaints. It claims the tonic purifies the blood and strengthens the nervous system, recommending it as the only safe choice and noting availability at J. A. Maxwell's Drug Store in Upper Sandusky.
Real estate transfers listed show Alldredge to Bishopf Deiterlie with a 1/5 interest in E 35 W 16 7 13 339 valued at 400 Rudd Veita to Nancy Ayres N 4 Lot 80 Maclures New Harmony 575 John Waiters to Dan Walters and Wife quit claim W 1 N W 86 8 18 40 acres appraisal near Ace agent Jane 88 L Hartman to John Hartman E 5 E and E 48 W a E 21 6 12 60 acres valued at 91000 K Duckworth to Eli Alldredge tr Lots 19 and 44 James Hovey Mt. Vernon and 3 acres adjoining 6000 Pras M Bayley to Isaiah Fletchall part W 4 N W 4 9 4 13 30 acres 31400 J P Sampel and Wife to Jas J, a half in 6 acres in S 8 4-15 4 13 8 15 T F Barter to John M Barter E fh 4 8 W 4 S E 4 and part NW eg E 4 36 6 13 150 acres and part Lot 10 Williams Mt. Vernon Sicho Wilhelmina Schlittenhart to Jacob e n s part NW ec or N E as 11 7 12 4 acres Karaste A Mann Pres t to Henry Stripe Lot in Block 22 Co s Mt. Vernon see 325 as A Mann Pres t to John A Smith Jr Lots 3 and 4 Block 14 Company Mt Vernon 3820 F A Penxrecost Recorder P C By George S Green D R
Whrall Mumford compiles the New Harmony Retail Market on June 4 1870 listing corrected prices for flour wheat corn corn meal chick ens eggs butter lard hams shoulders sides coffee sugar molasses feathers rags tallow hides oils turpentine vinegar whiskey potatoes dried fruit salt beans and related goods with varied per unit amounts and totals in a dense price ledger style.
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