Friday Friday to Monday June 20 1890 temperance and notices
A compact local paper item set from June 20 1890 lists daily temperatures, local political tickets, and a mix of notices. It mentions Democratic candidates for county and district offices, an upcoming opera house event, a chowder party, clothing sales, railroad work at Pigeon Creek, theater reception, and community happenings including a mustached rider and a shooting match. Also notes daylight lasting until 9, and a warning about street lamp lighting. A health anecdote touts Chamberlains Pain Balm via W V Wiley & Co.
Social Roundup of Local Residents and Visitors
A busy week with numerous visits and outings across Evansville Poseyville and Carmi. Residents attended picnics at Foote's Pond and Evanaville excursions while several guests. notable names include Misses Janie Trethowey Rae Pete Ella Groves Aline Armstrong Ella Bennett Mrs T J Groves Lottie Evansville Mrs Anna Owen and Mrs Scots Wolfe. Pension news notes Mexican war widow's pension for Mrs Anna Owen. Several travelers returned to Cincinnati Mt Vernon Grayville Carmi and Mt Carmel. Deputy Wade and W E Bean in town with others from Kentucky and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Trethowey
Rae Pete
Ella Groves
Aline Armstrong
Ella Bennett
Arthur Fretageot
Walter Owen
Carson Wilson
Foote's Pond
T. J. Groves
Lottie
Evansville
Ella Norcross
Mise Bess Bennett
Jas
Blount
Harry Robinson
Wm. Franzmann
C. Pretarch
Evanaville
Anna Owen
Richard Owen
Scots Wolfe
Morris Wolfe
J.C. Miller
Henry Brown
Maud Hagelson
Pekin
C. A. Parke
Cincinnati
Carrie
Mamie Hartmann
A.D. Owen
Mt. Vernon
Stella Stayton
Mt. Carmel
Nora
Rene Cotterel
Poseyville
James Henson
Cythiana
Wm. Richards
A. D. Jones
Carmi
Mary Craig
Marcia Jones
Mary Thrall
Colorado
H. Beal
Lottie Engler
Katie Kilbinger
Wade
W.E. Bean
Kentucky
Albert Schmidt
Carmi Lhat
Wm. Wade
Quiet wedding for Lawrence Schmidt and Annie Culpepper
Mr. Lawrence Schmidt and Miss Annie Culpepper wed last Sunday at the bride's mother's home. Bridesmaids Ella Stewart and Clara Schmidt with groomsmen Messia, Lee Hofreiter, and Harry Hugo. The ceremony was quiet with few invitations. The couple will live on Granary Street. A serenade by the cornet band followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Schmidt
Annie Culpepper
Ella Stewart
Clara Schmidt
Messia
Lee Hofreiter
Harry Hugo
Granary Street
County voting precinct redistricting update
Following a new election law the commissioners redraw county precincts. Harmony Marrs Point Robinson Lyon and Bethel stay the same. Black is split into nine parts, Robb into three, Center and Smith get two each. Total precincts rise to twenty seven, up six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Marrs
Point
Robinson
Lyon
Bethel
Black
Robb
Center
Smith
Rain uneven across island with heavy downpour nearby
Rainfall was heavy near town, nearly two inches, around seven on Sunday evening, while a mile west on the island and the sulfur spring area two miles south saw little to none. The report notes a sharp contrast in precipitation within a short distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Hat Finnincim
Sulphar
Railroad Time Schedule Advertises Train Arrivals
Trains are advertised with departure and arrival times including 7 40 a m 6 65 a m 4 46 p m 6 65 p m 7 05 p m and 8 16 p m indicating a timetable of local service and daily departures with standard morning and evening slots.
Planter's Wife Described as a Daisy Says Claim
Repeated remark labels the Planter's Wife as a Daisy. A directive orders penning cows and horses at 6 PM. The fragment provides no broader context or locations.
Card of Thanks to the Editor of the Register
In a June 12 communication Mr Vernon InpD expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who supported him in the Democratic primary nomination. He pledges no resentment toward rivals, credits the party with greater cause, and vows to continue serving as a loyal Democrat despite defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Register
Vernon
Inpd
Grand Old Democratic Party
Louiz Honen
Democratic County Ticket Nominated for November Victory
The Democratic county ticket chosen on election day is considered strong. Nominees must lead the party to victory in November through aggressive work and thorough organization. All candidates should act with urgency, earnestly campaigning to secure a solid Posey county majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey County
Snake terror at Lyon's saloon and Mumford's store
Narrative recalls a large water moccasin hauled from the river last Tuesday night. The creature caused chaos as men fled Lyon's saloon and later Mumford's store before being killed on Main Street by Marshal Fillingim's cane. State notes list J. D. Clemmons as a young Union recruit age 14, with J. W. Hiatt cited at 13 in 1864 records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon’s
Mumford
East Main Street
Marshal Fillingim
J. D. Clemmons
Scott County
J. W. Hiatt
Co. “B
Clemmons
Washington City
School board organizes with Pelliam named superintendent
The new school board met last Tuesday and organized with John Walz as president H P Owen as secretary Thos Mumford Jr as treasurer and Prof Chas L Pelliam of Mt Vernon unanimously chosen superintendent for the next term. The teacher corps will likely remain the same as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Walz
H. P. Owen
Thos. Mumford, Jr
Chas. L. Pelliam
Mt. Vernop
Local News notes in New Harmony personal column invite
The message invites every man, woman and child in New Harmony to contribute to the paper’s personal column. It emphasizes reporting news briefly, avoiding scandals and gossip, and prioritizing leading facts from all county areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony
Shooting Match Promised At July Fourth Pigeon Event
A clay pigeons shooting match is planned for July 4 with details via Percy Bennett and Hon W V Lucas ex State auditor Town. Lucas commends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an excellent remedy for coughs and colds. 50 cent bottles sold by W V Wiley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Bennett
W. V. Lucas
Town
W.V. Wiley & Co
The Planter's Wife Cigar Sold by F Lyon
A small item notes that The Planter's Wife cigar line was sold by F Lyon. The brief mention places the brand and retailer in a concise trade snippet typical of a local commerce column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lyon
Ten Mile Crossing at the X Mile Crossing Matinee
The local troupe offers a show titled Ten Mile Crossing on the 28th matinee. Julia Bennett stars in a popular role with Hammett Robson Thompson Bennett and others. Admission is 10 20 and 30 cents. Tickets go on sale at Bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bennett
Messrs. Hammett
Robson
Thompson
Bennett
River Rise Eases Corn Growers Fears After Week of Rain
The river rose rapidly last Saturday and heavy rains this week worried bottom corn planters. A rise of seven feet would cause damage, but indications yesterday morning were more favorable, suggesting plans may be spared significant loss.
Wheat Indications and Local Chewing Gum Factory Trend
Agricultural implement firms report 62 binders sold this season and about 40000 pounds of twine. Four to five months ago nearly all township wheat was deemed dead. Gum boot waste is being bought for chewing gum by factories. Reading circle ladies plan a picnic and chowder party at Greaham creek hills east of towa, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Circle
Greaham Creek
Towa
New Spring Shoes for Men and Boys at H. Browns
A fresh stock of spring footwear for men and boys arrives at H. Browns as farmers report rain interruptions hindered wheat cutting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Register
Indiana
John C. Smith
George H. Wilson
Thos. J. Johnson
Edward EB. Highman
John Walz
John E. Anderson
Thomas D. Shelton
Conrad Kolb
WM. H. Whitworth
John Doyle
Opera
Ten Mile Crossing
Cut
Pigeon Creek
Tusk
John Egler
Wallack Rider
Jacos Baker
Wadesville
Republican County Central Committee
Jake
Ft. Madison
John Roth
Chamberlain
W. V. Wiley & Co
Schmidt-Culpepper
State OF
Posey
James M. White
Jane White
Posey Circuit
Oliver N. Fretaghot
Patent Attorneys
Seventh Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
U.S. Patent Office
Genera Lane
Washinaton
D.C
Oliver N. Fretageot
Mount Vernon
Henry Clay Smith
Mink Island
Range 14
West
Phil
E. Johnson
Byron Jackson
Henry Nelson
W. L. Johnson
Interior Department
Lewis A. Groff
Drs. D
B. B. Neal
Physicians and Surgeons
Maz
Johnston’s
Thomas Mumford, Jr
Thomas Mumford, A. R
Thrall & Mum
Ind
Mammoth
Bazar
Duclos Coo
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public & Conveyancer
U.S. Pension Claim
Commercial Attorney
WM P. Ford
Heckmann
W.W. Robb
E. W. Nash
W. W. Robb & CO
Postoffice
I. Brown
New Harmon
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