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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1872
Page
3
The St Louis Times suggests the present occupant will need a name change next March from U S to M I Grant. Local shipping notes describe the Wabash falling but still usable for boating with six to seven steamers earning good freights.
At the new M. E. Church dedication in Springfield a cannon salute is replaced by shotgun firing. A fusee misfires, a pastor hesitates, an elder hides behind a tree, and finally a member fires the gun. No injuries occur, and future salutes are canceled. Democratic nomination talk runs through Evansville district with Nip Lack and Laird named as possibilities.
The Democratic State Convention at Indianapolis, attended by full county delegations, nominated a strong ticket: Governor Thomas A. Hendricks by acclamation, Lieutenant Governor Wash. C. Dr Pauw on first ballot, Congressmen at large Joan 8. Williams and M. C. Kerr, and state officers Owen Eppy, Joan B. Stont, with re-nominations for most incumbents. The paper urges party unity and predicts a sweeping victory, while noting editorial spats with Evansville Courier and upcoming judge nominations. A Black River bridge contract was awarded to Toledo Bridge Co. for 10000 dollars, with a 250 foot iron wood span. Resolutions urging soldiers’ government aid are to be published next week.
The June number of Merry's Museum impresses with bright pages, illustrations, stories, morals, and manners. Published by Horace B. Fuller in Boston, it costs 1.50 dollars yearly and invites young readers to enjoy its popular monthly appeal.
Max Funcx M D formerly of Berlin and New Orleans, now seeking a Posey county site to practice homeopathic medicine with Dr. Ehrman of Evanaville. The note praises his broad reading and homeopathic skill, urging local incentives for relocation. Also mentions a bindery fraud report and a quip about an obituary. Mrs Whitcomb's Syrup advertised as soothing for mothers and children.
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