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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1888
Page
1
The Register announces that The Rooster costs $150 annually in advance. No paper will be stopped until all arrears are settled, and failure to notify a discontinuance at the end of the subscribed period will be treated as a new engagement.
Oliver N Fretageot clerk certifies that on April 2 1888 voters in Posey County townships will elect trustees justices of the peace constables and road supervisors. Lists per township with numbers and positions. Mt Vernon Indiana March 3 1888 seal and signature. Samuel C Dixon sheriff confirms copy as full true record.
The Indiana news roundup reports on the Harrison Gresham conflict over Republican national ticket prospects, labor hostility, and strategies to expose the rival’s record on Chinese immigration. Also covered are deadly mill accidents in Owen county, a $250,000 Soldiers' Monument contract, lightning-rod swindles in Laporte, and campaign notes on Democratic candidates Myers and Matson with Mrs Hooker's pension case.
Bellevue reports no dogs on the streets following a terrific explosion. A Chicago practical joker was fined $3,000 after tripping a victim. A Carlyle sleighing party rode behind six oxen. Townsmen predict Townshend’s renomination in the 19th district. Over 2,000 cattle dehorned in Clay and Effingham. Albion raised $119 and clothing for Mt Vernon sufferers. Chicago sent about $20,000. G A R in Nvioia. Grayville trims saloons to two. Des Moines reports Democratic sweep in Des Mare, with solid labor vote and gains across the state.
The Farmers Institute drew a larger than expected audience forcing a venue change. A store owned by J M Cockrum burned at Oakland City Friday causing $3000 in losses. Lemuel Potter of Cynthians prompts for Congress, popular locally. Republicans lead Democrats six to three in township alignments ahead of April elections.
Canrarana Inc reports that two years ago Smith Township elected Frost Wilson a Republican trustee by a Republican Democrat bolt. The Democratic faction later faced shortages as teachers and officials were replaced, leading to a predicted scarcity of Democratic candidates next month.
In Washington March 4 the Democratic revenue reform bill is ready to be introduced in the House. It would reduce taxes by about 80 million dollars annually, with 55 million from tariffs on necessities and 25 million from internal taxes. Congressman Bynum predicts passage despite Republican obstruction efforts.
Evansville Inc reports the Sinzich gas well has reached over 1700 feet with drilling progressing satisfactorily. The well is dry so far and no trouble is reported. The superintendent is pleased with indications and expects gas before 2500 feet.
The wheat crop across southwestern Indiana shows heavy damage from January ice and sleet, with late wheat hit hardest. If the rest of the season stays favorable, the crop could still be fair, but overall outlook remains not flattering.
Henry Darlinghaus a tinner from Fairfield Illinois shot and killed himself at his boarding house in Mt Vernon yesterday. He died instantly leaving a wife and family in Fairfield. The incident appears to be a personal crisis with no explanation given.
Compiled items include Patrick Daley at 103 contracting with his daughter to plow in the spring, a prized umbrella at Albany loan exhibition, an eagle rescue in Marion county, Dakota artesian wells, Ice blocks with catfish in Memphis Missouri, Minnesota tariff split among Republicans, Bessemer patents royalties, US daily ping consumption, tobacco spread in southern Russia, Kansas artificial forest acreage, the death of Louisa M Alcots, March 7 in Washington. Republicans organize congressional campaign committees. Corcoran’s charitable gifts total over 3.5 million. National debt fell nearly 8 million in February. Gen Black seeks Democratic VP nomination. Indiana Republicans cooler toward Harrison or Gresham. William Merz dies from broken ribs after a chair fall in San Francisco Can.
The Democratic county committee met March 3 and set a primary for August 11 to nominate candidates for representative, treasurer, sheriff and more. Opposition to delaying April voting cited as hurting organization and potential Democratic losses in townships. Andrew Wasem named chair, Leroy Williams proposed township electoral voting but rejected, and the committee endorsed popular nomination for the county ticket.
Miss Eliza Lichtenberger leads rehearsal for an upcoming concert and operatic performance to be staged next month. Mr and Mrs Mureay return to Evansville with rooms at the Wells House. Henry Haypen buys a 340 acre John Fitzgerald farm in Flinois. Geo Thompson of Mt Vernon and Miss Matilda Evans wed last Tuesday evening. Political campaigns and county fairs loom as plans evolve. Dems in the county will share ticket nominations. Tom Baane, a boat raftsman, claims he can distinguish a sycamore from a walnut log. Ford and Ward report 13 ducks killed last Saturday. Corn trades settle on a 47c bushel basin. Methodist mite tonight features a spelling watch. County candidates enjoy extended ball tapping time. Prof Swett, county superintendent, visits town. Lichtenberger, Miron, and Wilhelm visit Evansville. Horexitst departs for California. The river level fell several feet this week. Fourteen weeks remain of school.
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