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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1891
Page
4
An array of 19th century retail notices tout Mott and Brown establishments selling calico at four cents a yard and assorted dress goods, laces, embroideries, shirts, hats, and men’s wear. Product lines include trunks, valises, carpet chain, paints, and furniture, plus Shiloh’s Care remedies and Shiloh’s Vitalizer.
Griffin’s merchants and residents were active in town with visits to Princeton Evansville and Mt. Vernon. D. B. Oldhham and Josh Loyd dropped by, Miss Mamie Trethewey and Miss Emma Moore visited friends, A. B. Schmidt of Cook Brewing Co. arrived, Charley Justice went to Evansville for police work, Mrs. M Babcock visited relatives, Miss Mamie Kilbinger became a Mott’s saleslady, J. G. Ebersole and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson moved from Cincinnati and Mt. Vernon respectively, Annie Ford visited near Mt. Vernon, J Jett Williams and Will Mumford were in town, Jim Baldwin joined the band, Dr. Holton and Frank Cleary joined musical groups, Squire J D Wiley and Richard Ford traveled, and several others made short trips to Evansville Albion Poseyville and Mt. Vernon.
Town council met in special session with Rawlings presiding and approved the prior journal. Claims listed include election room meals for board, inspectors, clerks, deputy-marshal, and salaries. warrants for lamp repair and publishing the treasurer’s report. oath administered to officials. bonds read and accepted. appointments for street, fire, wagon yard, park, and town justice. adjournment followed. Regular session minutes show more street work payments and a loan license issued, with pay adjustments for election board members and marshal instruction delivered.
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous prostration and related symptoms. It claims the tonic restores appetite, digestion, and liver and kidney function. The offer notes a 50 cent bottle at Mumford's Drugstore.
J. T. Hacus calls indebted patrons to settle accounts at once to support his millinery business. He notes a large stock of latest styles and asks continued patronage from New Harmony and nearby ladies. The entry ends with a cryptic note about a baby show at the fair next fall and noises on Main Street.
The town elects Marshal Stallings with 141 of 282 votes and 126 against, promising firm law enforcement. Editors urge a steady, decency preserving approach, noting party lines thin in local races and expressing support for Stallings if he upholds precedents and avoids past mistakes.
The meeting was chaired by President Mum ford with prior minutes approved. A ballot on admitting beer and gambling to the grounds July 4th failed and passed. 3 minute races entries close at 9 on race day. a three person committee of Robb Baldwin and Wilson was formed to arrange July races.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money back with each 25 cent box sold by T Moumvorp Jr.
Notice for General Baptist Church members to meet at the German church in New Harmony on Saturday June 6 at 3 PM to elect Trustees for supervising construction of a General Baptist church and to conduct other business.
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