Mott's new store offers calico and cheap fabrics
A long ad listing various offerings at Mott's new store and Brown's Clothier including calico at four cents a yard, satin umbrellas, dress goods, trimmings, and a broad range of men’s and boys' clothing. Also features Shiloh's cures and various health tonics sold by T Mumford Jr.
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Mott's
Brown's Clothing House
Brown's
Shiloh
T. Mumford, Jr
Henry Brown
East Main Street
Elarmony, Mnd
Fox river camping party and local visitors noted
A list of local residents and visitors appears this week. The Fox river camping party includes Mrs Homer Lichtenberger and several Misses such as Aline Owen Maud Miller Kate Miller Nellie Cooper Florence Fitton Lottie Engler Jennie Twigg Mary Boren and others. Visitors travel to Evansville Mt Vernon Guthrie Noble Stewar tsville and Slovan eville with multiple trips and social visits reported throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lichtenberger
Aline Owen
Maud Miller
Kate Miller
Nellie Cooper
Florence Fitton
Lottie Engler
Jennie Twigg
Mary Boren
M. C. Wiley
Frank J. Miller
C. L. Palliam
A. E. Fretageot
F. P. Fretageot
B. E. Neal
W.V. Wiley
C.G. Beal
Fox River
Lottie
Guthrie
Oka
J. Rosenbaum
Mt. Vernon
Wim, Storton
Evansville
Mary Thrall
Chicago
Bessie Iford
Percy Bennett
Mary Arvoldy
Hivansville
Dr. Holton
May
John
Miliott
Lafayette
J. Braith
Id Lawrence
Lee Woods
Albion
I. O. Fitton
Fire alarm at Wm Richards shop roof blaze
A small roof fire at Wm Richards shop triggered a noon alert on Wednesday. Walter McCoy sounded the alarm and the Bucket Brigade arrived within 30 seconds after the bell. No further action was required as the fire was soon controlled. The incident rings a warning to keep a sharp lookout for fires in this good locality.
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Wm. Richards
Bucket Brigade
Walter McCoy
Lumber Laden Car Plunges Down Incline At Manon's Switch
A lumber laden car derailed and surged down the Manons switch incline this week, leveling all in its path. Two men aboard leaped to safety as the engine slid into the hole and was later hauled out by the wreck.
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Manon’s Switch
Weather Permits Virg Johnson Harvest Today
If weather allows Virg Johnson will start harvesting today and expect a large wheat yield by this time next week under similar conditions.
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Virg. Johnson
Disturbing Church Services Arrests on Fox Island
Two Fox Island residents were arrested by Marshal Stallings last Sunday for public indecency and disturbing church services. Each was assessed $2 and costs by Squire Schnee.
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Fox Island
Marshal Stallings
Squire Schnee
Emma Warren Troupe Performs at City Opera House Tonight
Emma Warren, a native of New Harmony, headlines the Emma Warren Troupe at the opera house tonight with strong patronage expected from local patrons.
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Emma Warren
New Harmony
Williams & Bolton, Attorneys-at-Law and Notaries Public
Over City Exchange
Ind
Programs beat a picked nine 24 to 15 at fairground
Base Ball summary notes the Programs defeated a chosen nine in a six inning game at the fairground last Sunday by 24 to 15. The band plans new summer uniforms on the fourth. Some park trees show wilting as notices warn of dwindling strawberries.
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Fairground
Town Council Holds Regular Session and Approves Claims
Town council met in regular session led by President Rawlings with Johnson Duclos Mann Rawlings Trethewey present. Minutes approved and several claims allowed including New Harmony Reaisrser for Ordinance 41 and marshal's salary. Clarence Thomas elected school trustee for three years. Bucket Brigade seeks $1730 for fire truck balance. coal oil bid awarded to H C Husband & Co. chairs and lamp for council room to be purchased.
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J. H. Johnson
Col, Duclos
Henry Mann
S. C. Rawlings
W. C. Trethewey
New Harmony
John H. Stallings
Homer Lichtenberger
Clarence Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Walt
Geo. B. Beal
Bucket Brigade
Duclos
H.C. Husband & Co
Good Looks Tied to Health Based on Vital Organs
Advertises Eleck the Bitters as a universal alterative improving liver stomach and kidney function to enhance appearance. Claims the tonic cures pimples blotches boils and yields a clear complexion. Sold at Mumford's drugstore for 50 cents per bottle.
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Eleck
Mumford’s
Camp life at the Narrows with a large party of ladies and gentlemen
A sizable group enjoys camp life at the Narrows this week. The party reportedly travels with four tents a piano pipe trunks and seven boatloads of supplies. Dr Frank Fretageot serves as chief cook Ted Beal acts as chaplain Cliff Wiley and Mid Fretageot head the foraging committee with power to buy chickens fish and other provisions daily.
Dog causes tumble during speed drill on Main street
While the 5B. B. was making a fast practice run on Main street Wednesday evening a loose dog darted in front of rope leader Chas. Moore and threw him down under the feet of bogs following. The truck ahead was checked in time and Moore escaped with only a few aggravating bruises.
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Main Street
Chas. Moore
Moore
Buckiem's Arnica Salve Promises Universal Relief
Buckiem's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied price 25 cents per box for sale by apl0y T. Mumvorp Jr.
Mount Vernon Man Poses as Possible Democratic Candidate
Alf D. Owen of Mount Vernon looms as a possible Democratic candidate for Congress next year. He would be a strong nominee, with Posey County likely to deliver around a 700 vote majority in his favor.
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Alf D. Owen
Mt. Vernon
Posey County
Councilman Sam Rawlings Praised After Bee Swarm Incident
Councilman Sam Rawlings earned note after Friday evening incident at the north end of Main street where a swarm of bees drew fear from locals who avoided tackling the situation.
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Sam Rawlings
Main Street
A Horse’s Age, Wrinkle Rule for Farmers
An old farmer claims a horse shows a wrinkle at the upper corner of the lower eyelid after nine years. Each subsequent year adds one more wrinkle, implying age by facial markings.
Oldest Mason Judge John Pitcher of Mt. Vernon
Judge John Pitcher of Mt. Vernon has been a Mason since 1816 marking 75 years in the order and, as far as known, is the oldest Mason in the United States.
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John Pitcher
Mt. Vernon
United States
Baptizing Converts at River by McKinnis
Tev McKinnis baptized five more converts into the Baptist faith last Sunday afternoon at the river, witnessed by a few hundred people.
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Tev. McKinnis
Monster chicken snake slain near gate by Ford
William M Ford killed a large snake found in the grass near his front gate last Monday. The creature measured about five feet long with a small head.
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Wm. M. Ford
Gun Burst Ends Life Of Local Resident Gus French
Gus French, about 30, of Lynn township seven miles south of town, was killed when his shotgun discharged at his doorway last Saturday morning. The breech-pin broke as he loaded the gun to shoot a squirrel, striking him in the forehead and fracturing his skull. He was a son of Thomas French and left a widow with several children.
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Gus French
Lynn Township
Here
Thomas French
Dr King's New Discovery offered with money back guarantee
A 19th century advertisement asserts Dr King's New Discovery cures consumption coughs and colds with trial bottles free and money refund if no benefit. Local notes recall political shifts, showgoers, mills, winds, fairs, crops and a sheriff's sale listed for June 13 1891 in Posey County Indiana.
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Dr. King
Mumford’s
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New Harmony ,Indiana
J. Mott, Jr
Ford & Bennett
Mott's New Store
Mott’s
Calico
Apts
Jobn Mott, Jr
John Mott, Jr
Evecant Dreas
T. Mumford
H. Brown
Prince Albert
New York
Cincinnati
Sutton
Youman
H. Brange, Clothier and Hatter
Mamie Trethewey
Maggie Cawthorne
Stewartaville
A. Armstrong
Natalie
Memphis
Missea Carrie
Mamie Hartmann
Paul
Charley Armstrong
Bob Johnson
Albert Schmitt
Frank Dinger, Jr
Walz
Neva
Slvaneville
Jane McMunn
Rawlings
Buckiem’s
Arnica
Congress
Lynn
Farmers’ Republican Party
Lee Horreiter
The
B. B
Robinson
Geo
Green
Silas Howard
Griffin
J. D. Owen
Licnrnine
Our Fair Ground
G. K. Licureynencar
Thangs
Nick Joost
Sheriff’s Sale
Posey Circuit Court
Azro Dyer
Marcus Randolph
Costa
Indiana
Edward E. Highman
G. V. Menzies
Viets
Tom
Will Mott
John Mott
Lichtenberger & Co. Staple and Fancy
Fene Shoes
S. Kennard & Sons
M. BE. Church
Joshua Wade
A. D. Jones
John Hofreiter
Hunter's
Williamn
D. Bolton
Thomas ‘Mumford
Thrall & My
NEW’ Harmony
Mammoth Drug-Store
Pete
Reg ‘Duclos
Repissore
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