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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1881
Page
3
A collage of classifieds notes bargain offers from E F Owen Co Henry Brown and Hugo s Parlor Store. Promotions include baby carriages cradles chairs carpets wallpaper and clothing at reduced prices plus calls to buy boots shoes and hats. Local political note mentions James Kinroy elected County Superintendent last Monday.
Batowin has purchased property in Solitude and will move there to go into business. Notwithstanding recent heavy rains, the river keeps falling slowly with ample water for all purposes.
Special to the Register from New York June 3 1881 reports Pierre Lorillard head of a major tobacco firm celebrates a Derby win by American horse Iroquois at Epsom. The piece also notes Levy's bigamy scandal with Minnie Conway, a Brooklyn walking record by Vint, labor unrest among streetcar drivers bootblacks and junkmen, and a lively Decoration Day in New York with large crowds, parades, and holiday excesses.
Posey County society held its semi annual meeting in New Harmony on June 1 1881 with President Joan B Lachort presiding. Minutes from December and March were read, finances reviewed, premiums increased by nearly $1000, and a committee named to solicit special premiums. The meeting adjusted fair dates to the last Tuesday in August, approved constitutional and by law changes, and adjourned after formal motions.
Attention farmers urged to place repairs for Excelsior McCormick or Champion Machines with New Harmony Machine Co gen F Owen & Co. They report added stock of carriage hardware and buggy parts including Brewster Woodhall Timkin Bailyside bars and spring gears with bodies ready for assembly. Prices favor home buying.
An advertisement touts Reed's Gilt-Edge Tonic as a decisive remedy for fever aqua and all indigestion disorders. It proclaims the product superior for both humans and animals, comparing it to Kendall's Spavin Cure. A line notes F rep. Wauz traveled to Indianapolis on Monday to visit relatives.
A citizen’s manual offering an accurate idea of the American government. It details the structure, organization, powers, and workings of all departments, and explains the principles and spirits guiding them. Published for Southern Indiana sale with high praise from the County Superintendent. agent T. M. Williams.
BALDWIN and Bishop advertise their shop on Tavern street as ready to handle all blacksmithing work with E. S. Heary joining as boss blacksmith from Posey county, starting Monday. The item also notes Harmony’s railroad prospects, a debate on assassination, and local notices including trustees elected and visits by regional travelers.
Mrs T J Groves of Hvansaville is in town visiting relatives and stopping at local homes during her trip. She plans to return soon to her Mississippi hometown after a brief stay with friends.
The New Harmony Fire Company will hold a ball at City Hall next Thursday evening to raise funds for new hose and a hose reel. The boys have a fine engine, but worn hose reduces effectiveness. the community is urged to attend or buy tickets to support an efficient fire department. Tickets are 50 cents.
Next Tuesday evening June 14 at 8 o'clock the Society presents a question box, instrumental duet by Miss E Lichtenberger and Mr R Walters, recitation, vocal duet by Miss Chadwick and Mr Highman, and a debate on whether the assassination of the Czar was justifiable. Affirmative speakers include James W French, Dr James A Cooper, Ernest Dale Owen. Negative speakers include Prof Richard Owen, Dr McDonald, Thomas Truscott. Jury members listed. Admission 10 cents. COMMITTEE.
In Memoriam from New Harmony Lodge No. 87 honors Samuel Edmonds describing him as true, upright, temperate and exemplary. The notice asks for minutes, family copies, and newspaper publication. A separate item praises New Harmony Marble Works and J. W. Miller for monuments. A mock editorial questions a Republican dominated town board electing a Democratic member and notes school board appointments by local trustees.
The Burial Ground Association is urged to use its treasury to restore the grave yard to decency amid public indignation. Mr Joan Walz as administrator of the estate of Parr Waaner deceased will sell the estate's personal property at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Summer issue of Ehrich's Fashion Quarterly supports economy with American made garments and prices. It features poems by Margaret Hytinge, notes on household decoration by Hope Ledyard, dressmaking lessons, and a diverse fashion section with illustrated descriptions and costs. Published by Ehrich Brothers on Eighth Avenue New York at 50 cents yearly or 15 cents per copy.
WiLL Miter has added a soda fountain to his confectionery store and now offers two fountains in New Harmony. They are valued at over 1000 dollars. Misses May and Kate Firron returned from Cincinnati where Miss Firron attended school. Mrs Jas A Cooper left for relatives in Louisville Kentucky.
Posey County clerk announces licenses issued up to date to James H. Turner and Emma D. Robards John Heil and Mary Ann Kramer Peter Allbright and Julia B. Rowe Henry Royal and Louisiana Livers. Mr Vernon, Indiana date June 7 1881.
Real estate transfers listed include W M Hogcatt to W Nelson lot 79 Owen’s Mountain Vernomn and multiple deeds to H Fairchild E Waller to H Fairchild and others. Fourteen transfers recorded totaling 7880 dollars with abatements and fees totaling 3660.86 dollars. Local court clerk Hutcheson R P C notes 160.60 and 25.00 dollars.
Thrall Mumford presents the New Harmony corrected weekly market column dated June 10 1881 with financial figures and notes. The snippet shows ledger style entries and scattered numbers, indicating prices and totals from a period market summary.
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