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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1891
Page
4
An assortment of ads promotes Mott's new store for shoes calico lace dress goods and trimmings with mentions of carpet chain and cheap house pricing. Other local notices include clothing at Brown's and various remedies from Shiloh's products. A burglary report notes John Smith's skiff chain cut Saturday night.
The town vote reached 287 as party lines sharpened in Monday elections. Democratic ticket held control but Republicans rallied, with figures showing Colin Duclos, S. Rawlings, Henry Brown, W. Lichtenberger, A. Dransfield, John Stallings, R. Wilsey, Enoch Fillingim, and others receiving varied support. Post election chatter mocked results, while citizens and out-of-town visitors noted shifts and local figures such as Willis, Ford, and Cransfield.
An old promotional note extols Electric Bitters as a universal cure. Claims include liver and kidney diseases, skin afflictions, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Prices 50c and 1.00 at Mumford's Drugstore. A quirky line mentions a one-eyed tailless car seen at J. W. Hiatt's residence.
Mr. Frank Huffman states he was treated by two physicians who called his consumption incurable. After using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds he improved rapidly and now enjoys good health. Trial bottle free at Mumford's Drugstore.
To whom it may concern I urge all debtors to call at once and settle their accounts I need the money to carry on my business I have a large stock of all latent styles in millinery goods and request continued patronage from the ladies of New Harmony and vicinity Mrs J T Haye
About a dozen locals gathered with a dram, horns, and fireworks for an hour Tuesday night in the southern part of town to honor C. H. Wheatcroft’s return from Kentucky. The mob set fire to the Hiatt bunking-post, burning it and part of the landing-steps.
The town counts school-age residents with 2294 White males 247 White females 7 Colored males 8 Colored females total. Local ads promote shirts neckwear jeans and workwear at Brown's Clothing House. Harmony township citizen Green Skelwell died at 75. A hog incident and yields from frost and crops are noted.
The Posey County Driving Association met at Williams and Bolton's office to review the committee report on premiums and the July 4th races. The schedule includes purses for two year old trot, three minute class trot and pace, free for all events, baggy horse race, running race, and saddle gelding or mare with entry fees set at ten percent of the purse. The group adjourned to May 9 to decide beer on the grounds and other race details.
H C Husband of New Harmony Ind won a $50 prize from Hunter Laundry for the closest guess on a carboy of nails in Terre Haute on May 4. The carboy held 8147 nails with first place at 8100 by Husband, second at 8086 by P C Lesman of Carlisle and third at 8210 by N Sheppard of Paris, Illinois.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by ap l0y T. Mumporp Jr.
James was arrested by Marshal Fillingim last Saturday evening on order of Sheriff Highman to face a grand jury indictment. He carried a marriage license and was reportedly set to wed the next day. Deputy Wade escorted the prisoner to Mt. Vernon.
Professor H. Dodson and the school present Longfellow’s Courtship of Miles Standish at Thrall Opera House on Saturday night May 16 for the school library. Admission 25 cents and 10 cents. Reserved seats go on sale at 9 o clock a.m. next Monday at Mumford’s store.
The YMCA club events last Friday and Saturday yielded receipts that fell short by about nine dollars, with premiums awarded to Miss Stella Read on Friday and to Agnes Alsop on Saturday.
Rev. McKinnis conducted a baptism of twenty nine converts at the river last Sunday afternoon. About one thousand people filled the banks, boats, and the saw-mill roof to witness the ceremony.
Mott brothers John Mott Jr and Tom and Will Mott promote their new advertisements with a promise of neat, well stocked storerooms and a share of public patronage. H Browns Clothier and Hatter features a wide assortment of hats and brands. Shilohs Vitalizer sold by T Mumford Jr for digestion and appetite issues. Green viewed as probable county assessor under new law. Locust blossoms ready for eating news note from last Wednesday.
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