County primary election notice of 1892 in Posey County
Notice announces a county Democratic primary to choose reps and county officials on April 2 1892 with multiple polling places listed in Harmony New Harmony Robingson and other towns. It notes temperature, local ads, a burned house, a pending salary bid, river bar hazards and a snowstorm report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. McReynolds
Posey County
John C. Smith
John Walz
Wolman Freeman
Silas P. Jones
Harmony
Weils House
New Harmony
Berhel
Berhel—Griffin. Robb—Stewartsville
Posesville
Lynn
Springfelt
Good Schoolhouse
Center
Wadesville
Smith-Cynthvnuse
Robingson
Blairsville
Schroeder
Marrs—Carson
Heaule
Point
Posey County Agricultural Society
Local Movements and Appointments Reported
Personal notes show H B Fitton becoming book keeper at Ford and Bennett Grocery. Capt Doug Jones of the steamer Rosedale visited Mt Vernon last Saturday. Enoch Fillingim announces candidacy for town marshal. Mrs W Ford visits Chicago relatives. F P Pretageot returns from Cincinnati. Flo Pritchard visits town from Black township. W Newkirk visits from Mt Vernon. E S Echard returns from Mt Vernon. J Johnson county auditor in town last Saturday. Fred Winkler from Oakland City in town last Sunday. Dr J A Cooper of Terre Haute here this week. Herb Johnson visits Mt Vernon relatives. Frank Schaffer in Evansville Wednesday. Carson Wilson goes to Evansville. Peter Weber in Mt Vernon last Tuesday. P B Bennett goes to Evansville Tuesday. Geo Davis goes to Poseyville Tuesday. Geo Elder here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Jones
Rosedale
Mt. Vernon
Enoch Fillingim
W. Newkirk
E S Echard
J Johnson
Fred Winkler
Oakland City
J. A. Cooper
Terre Haute
Herb Johnson
Frank Schaffer
Evansville
Carson Wilson
Peter Weber
New Harmony Voters Count by Side of Main Street
The town of New Harmony contains roughly 330 voters with 114 west of Main street split 67 Republicans and 7 Democrats. The east side has 71 voters, about 143 Democrats and 75 Republicans, showing a larger Democratic majority on that side. The west end leans Republican, but overall the town favors Democrats, though precision is not guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony
Main Street
Enire
Electric Bitters Endorsements From Ida ville Residents
Wm Timmona postmaster and John Leslie farmer of Ida ville along with J W Gardner of Baumetown praise Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble and renewed strength. Each man reports improved health and appetite after using the tonic, priced at only 10 cents per bottle at Mumford's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Timmona
Idaville
Dnd
John Leslie
J W. Gardner
Baume Town
Mumford’s
Spring and Summer 92 Stock Ready at Huxgrey Brown
To the Public I announce my stock for Spring and Summer 92 is complete in all branches. I thank past customers and strive to merit future patronage with the best goods at the very lowest prices. I offer square honest dealing, good goods, and lowest prices. Sincerely yours Huxgrey Brown Clothier and Mens Furnisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huxgrey Brown Clothier & Men's Furnisher
County Surveyor Nominating Rumors Stir Vague Talk
The Mr. Vernon Democrat reports County Surveyor Ezra Stephens refuses the Democratic nomination. He holds the post by appointment and expresses no interest in a nomination. Prof George C. Taylor of the New Harmony schools is named as a possible candidate.
Taxes by Mail First Installment Reminder
Treasurer John Walz urges taxpayers to pay the first tax installment without visiting Mt Vernon by calling the New Harmony bank and asking the cashier to send receipts. Do so before the third Monday in April to avoid delinquency and added penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walz
Mt Vernon
New Harmony Bank
Big Blaze Destroys Part Of South Street Building
A fire in the fifth ward Saturday around 11 am destroyed about half the roof of a dwelling occupied by Will Herron on South Street east of the old malt house. Firemen fought to contain the blaze with buckets and ladders as the roof vented flames. the house suffered major roof and structural damage but the interior was saved. The fire started from a defective flue. the owner is Mrs PT Liechtenberger, with repairs by the insurance firm costing around 40 to 30 dollars. Citizens and bucket brigade were commended for assistance on Starch Path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Herron
Richards
South Street
B. B
Dlrs. PT
Liechtenberger
Thrall & Mumford Firm Passes to New Partners
After 26 years of steady operation Thrall & Mumford and since the senior partner's death by Thos Mumford, the business transfers to William D. Wilmoth, J A Wilhelm, and C L Whertcroft. The departing firm expresses regret yet hopes for the successors' prosperity, noting Mumford's farming commitments limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrall
Mutmford
Arnica Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments at 25 Cents
Advertisement claims Truckhicn Arnica Salve cures bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chilblains corns and skin eruptions with money-back guarantee. Sold by apply’d T Muamrorn Jr. for 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apldy 'T
Muamrorn, Jr
Town Adopts New Election Precinct Boundaries
The town approves new voting precincts. Precinct one combines Wards 1 and 2 with about 150 voters. Precinct two includes Wards 3 4 and 5 with roughly 185 voters.
Miss Carrie Pelham to Open Kindergarten in April
Miss Carrie Pelham will open her kindergarten April 4. Hours are 9 to 12 for ages 5 to 6. The town debates street naming, with Ducos the sole council member voting for reform. Citizens fear property title issues and possible lawsuits. Oliver N. Fretageot visits California to regain health. A new salary law reduces officials’ pay with funds directed to the treasury. Daris Panta promotes pants at Henry Brown's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Pelham
Ducos
Town Council Sees Regular Session and Precinct Split
Town council met last Tuesday approving minutes and claims for lighting street lamps and saloon license revenue. A committee to suggest new women for the streets was defeated as town divided into two precincts with Church street as the divider and polling places Stephens House and Wells House, per Town Clerk Henry Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlings
John Bluff
Eagle
Duclos
Trethewey
Board of Trustees
Town of
New Harmony
Church Street
Ranning
Dr King's New Discovery touted for La Grippe cure
In the late epidemic, Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds is extolled as the best remedy. Reports claim rapid relief with no aftereffects and a money back guarantee. Free trial bottles are offered at Mumford's Drugstore with large bottles priced modestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Resalla
Mumford’s
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New Harmony, Indiana
Por Treasurer
Por Sheriff
J. M. Warseam
Dem. Co
J.C. Lerren
Bae
Henry Brown
Blizgard
J. Statuines
Silas Toward
Black River
T W. Witsos
Hogene
Poseyville
C. A. Snow & Co
Harmony Township
Clarence Miter
Main
Mill Streets
Teilman
Fields
Turkey L
H B. Fitton
C. H. Wheatcroft
Ford & Bennett
Mrs. W . Ford
Chicago
F. P. Pretageot
Cincinnati
Flo Pritchard
Black Township
Pivst
Big Blaze
Wuchket Brigade
Bucket Brigade
Pire Nogine Co
Citigens
Blas
Arnica
Indergarten
Oliver N. Fretageot
California
Daris Panta
J. T. Johnson
Col Duclos
Henry Mann
Trelaewey
Evansville Courier Way
W .S. Wolfe
Crash
Don Quixote
The
Beansville Courier
Indiana
James Fi Gaalpweli
Droge
Ilett
Eyles
Brown's
Julian D. Owen
T J. W. Hiatt
Y. Marl
Scientific American Agency For
ATS Arks
UNN & C
Broadway
New York
Bureau York
America
Wien
Koch
Southern Medical Institute
Louisville, KY
J. G Caldwell
EW Harmony
Ind
Henry Brown's
Cenflenen
Filis Orade
Tod
MenaFa
Arid
Caspers
Yrorkineman
Lai
VP i. Douglas
Douglas
Breckton
Fiiss
Wim. Franzmann
Und
Brown
REW Drug Store
Mott's Dry Goods
Joan Mott
Viets
Tom
Will Mott
Wes Produce
John Mott
Henry Husband
Deatler
Sopra
Jand Y Henry Husband
Thomas Mumford, JR
Misi Tald
Amonyw
Mammoth Drug-Store
Ee ST Enae »S Co
Mats
Wwlannig
Eae Ea Vitrichs
ENA Lee Propnetore
Duclos CO
New _Marmony
Polits
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