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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1889
Page
4
A slice of local life recounts varied events from social outings and train delays to post office politics and new laws. References include a lake-ice train for Will Mott, a Remington typewriter purchase, band performances, a Main Street incident, and teachers’ pay rules tied to March 2 1889 institutes.
The committee on decoration thanks the choir for music and volunteers for floral tributes, with thanks to the New Harmony register for use of its columns. Also notes on Mt. Carmel reminiscences, a fire extinguisher solution, adulterated vinegar law, a book-bog on teachers, the Foreman-Morton Dramatic Troupe at Thrall Opera House, and local obituaries with Mrs. Jon. Alson interred at Maple Hill.
Local notes show many visitors and residents moving about: Annie Blunt and Bessie Mumford in Mt Vernon and Eldorado visits. J T Murphy erecting a saloon at Eldorado. Mumford Jr visiting Evansville and Henderson. Pardee arriving to visit family. LeRoy Williams in Poseyville. Ella Norcross returning from Grayville. Sarah Homer and daughter from Ohio. Alf Owen and Ada Clifford among those in town. C C Owen to Mt Vernon. J C Carter from Cynthiana. Bessie Bennett from Chicago. Richards and Dean in town. Husbands assuming control. Weber to Evansville. Bolton in Mt Vernon. Ford and Mott Jr visiting nearby towns. Karl Bennett from Olney. Gus Jones visiting Mt Vernon.
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