05 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1891
Page
1
A long Indiana news column debates the constitutional validity of the apportionment law and its effect on marriage law since 1861. It notes clerical copying errors, political overtones, and potential impacts if the marriage statute is invalid, with comments from leading lawyers and events from Indianapolis and state politics.
The Owensville Democrat notes Nathan Knowles Sr born June 17 175 in Sussex County Delaware moved to Indiana Territory in 1811 and has since lived in Gibson County. At 100 on June 17 184 he would be the state s oldest Democratic voter and a lifelong farmer known for his intelligence integrity and political faith. A second item from Columnus Inc June 1 describes William Isintrigger alias Singbilly a local prodigy who can play tunes using his lungs causing his body to writhe and facial contortions though he says it does not hurt him.
A Fulton county farmer rode home in his new suit after discarding his old clothes into a creek on a dark night. Missing package aboard the wagon led to a surprise entrance for his family. The next morning the stripped bundle was found hanging from the brake, causing further surprise. Meanwhile Crawfordsville young women organized a street parade escorting several young men to a hall for a rousing exhibition that drew attention.
Daniel Siemlich a German farmer of about eighty in Williamson county died by self-inflicted fire after drinking. Chicago workers recover two corpses from a collapsed earth bank at dawn. Central Illinois corn suffers from cutworms while Montgomery county reports a black bog damaging crops. Illinois prohibitionists organize as Grayville fair announced for October 6 to 9.
The Town of New Harmony Indiana passes Ordinance 41 on May 26 1891. It levy taxes for Tuition 25 cents per 100 dollars value and Special School 15 cents per 100 dollars. Additional dog taxes and poll tax levies are set to defray town expenses with the auditor to enter on the county duplicate and the treasurer to collect. The document is signed by President RAWLINGS and Town Clerk Henry Brown with attestation May 29.
The county commissioners appointed Thomas Mills as assessor. A township meeting failed to elect a county superintendent after 32 ballots, a 33rd ballot tied 5-5 between O. L. Sewell and Walter French, with the auditor casting the deciding vote for French. A single ballot chose Thomas Mills for assessor with one vote for Ezra Stephens, while Memorial Day events in Bethsadia included G A R ceremonies, music, speeches, a large crowd, a parade of vehicles, a picnic, a runaway accident causing injuries, and over 2,000 attendees.
The advertisement for Richards and Co. promotes PRs Lager Beer on tap and all mixed drinks of the season. The bar is stocked with fine wines liquors and a special selection of tobaccos and cigars. May 22. WM. Richards & Co.
A public sale is set at the West Door of the Posey County Court House Mount Vernon for a decree against Elijah Cox Sr and others. The property includes the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section One and a 40 acre tract in Township Five South Range Thirteen West with rents for up to seven years. If needed, the fee simple estate may also be offered to satisfy the decree with costs and interest. Edward E. Highman Sheriff Posey County May 22.
A court ordered sale of rents and profits from 114 acres in Posey County Indiana to satisfy an execution for $647 with interest and costs. The property includes Marcus Randolph's interest in part of Section 11 Township 5 South Range 13 West and related fractions, with sale hours 1 to 4 pm at the West Door of the Mt Vernon Court House. G V Menzies represents the plaintiffs.
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