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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1890
Page
4
The notice cites fresh spring shoe and clothing arrivals at H Brown and Henry Brown the clothier. It also notes a 3 ply carpet deal at Ford Bros and Lichtenberger with free sewing. A local administrator appointment is listed for J B Extort as administrator of Barton A Wilkerson.
Frank Linden and his dramatic company will occupy the Thrall Opera House next Thursday and Friday evenings April 3 and 4. Linden is well known as an actor of superior merit and his troupe is reported strong and talented for two fine performances.
A tariff reform club was organized on the evening of the 20th mat with a good list of active workers. Officers chosen include John Givan as president J H Johnson as vice president Louis Felch as secretary John Walz as treasurer and F D Bolton Jacob Breith and R Rawlings as precinct committeemen.
County Clerk George H. Wilson announces his candidacy for circuit clerk in Posey county. He cites years of service and local support, saying he would fill the position acceptably in every way.
Prof Richard Owen died after drinking poisoned embalming fluid mistaken as mineral water. A. H. Fretageot also drank the liquid and survived with doubts about full recovery. Funeral held with town mourning and public buildings closed. Other local notes list residents traveling, visiting relatives, and hunting trips.
A burning chimney at Richard Owen's home drew a crowd Sunday around 5 PM. Initial fears of a house fire proved unfounded as the situation was later determined not to involve active flames.
Silas G. Howard, a popular and efficient deputy, runs for Posey county auditor in the Democratic primary, with the election set for January 7.
A scanned column notes alleged candidate trading in Bethel township and warns Democrats to guard against Republican tricks. A testimonial from James Lamspert of New Brunswick praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatic pain and mentions a local sale notice and an administratrix sale of personal property while hinting at upcoming housecleaning.
James Sampson, aged about 84, longtime New Harmony settler and prominent merchant, died last Sunday after a period of paralysis. He built a sizable fossil and shell collection, contributing to scientific institutions nationwide, and leaves a daughter, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many friends.
The Mt. Vernon Star reports from New Harmony that on Wm. Wells' farm two miles east a large artesian well flooded a low pump site. As water receded a continuous stream of pure cold water now issues from the pump mouth.
The meeting led by Chairman Schnee discussed gravel road proposals with figures from Evansville Clarke county Rush county and local figures. Committees were formed to assess community sentiment and coordinate with surrounding townships and promised gravel delivery at New Harmony for 70 cents per yard. The session adjourned to April 8.
A four year old child of F. C. Allen who resides near the Black River Bridge was drowned last Tuesday morning after falling into back water in the deep ditch near the house.
Posey County voters see Silas G. Howard running for the office of Auditor in the upcoming Democratic Primary Election.
Notice announces the sale of the estate of David Wilsey at his New Harmony home in Posey County Indiana. It lists two horses a wagon carts buggy harness tools and other items with sale set for April 19 1890 starting at 2 pm. Terms: five dollars and under cash over five dollars credit nine months with secured note. Lillie Wilsey administratrix.
The Posey Circuit Court orders a public or private sale of real estate in New Harmony Posey County Indiana on Saturday April 19 1890. Description begins 33 feet 3 inches west of Lot 89 fronting Tavern Street and describes Lot 90 in Owen's part of New Harmony. Administratrix notice included.
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