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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1886
Page
4
Local notes report Prov. Woop in Evansville, Harrie of Albion, and other residents visiting towns this week. The Mt. Vernon Blues face the Awkorda at fairgrounds next Sunday. Train times updated. The Methodist Festival drew a full house with free admission. County treasurer candidates include J. D. Owen and Chris Retsren.
L O Hamilton of New Harmony writes amid a Posey County Decoration Day dispute. George W. Curtis seeks Posey Sheriff nomination via the Democratic convention. He notes bands led the procession and accuses Pete’s band of a foul trick, while threatening the New Harmony Silver Cornet Brass Band leader.
A two night event by Lichtenberger's Band on June 11 and 12 promotes a chance at a prize and supports buying new uniforms. Admission is 25 cents with a 10 cent children rate, featuring a varied program each evening. The notice notes Decoration Day observances with G A R and Sons of Veterans participants, a procession to Maple Hill, and graves decorated with flowers. revivalists from Postlyville arrive with a tent near Mott Cooper shop, planning services multiple times daily for weeks. A baseball game between Mt. Vernon Blues and New Harmony Awkwards is postponed due to Sunday ceremonies, and residents plan to visit Mt. Vernon next Sunday to demolish the Bives. The board of equalization will meet next Monday in Mt. Vernon to hear property assessment complaints.
The paper urges subscribers to pay up old dues as volume 191b ends and promises remaining numbers to those who renew. A deck hand on the Minnie was jailed by Judge Sexton after drinking in public. James W Fresco seeks State Senate seat, praised for prior service. People plan to attend the Baroum circus in Avonville with round trip depot tickets. Bridal fashion notes report New York weddings often run late, with one couple arriving two hours late.
Public notice offering Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as remedy for cards coughs asthma catarrh and consumption. Free map of the Holy Land with medicine until orders via local druggists. Endorsements from Willis L. Culver Pavilion NY and Thrall & Mumford agents.
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