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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1881
Page
3
Municipal rules from May 10 1881 limit street obstructions and hogs at large, set fines from one to five dollars, and require nose rings for hogs. Additional measures impose penalties for riotous conduct, unlawful hitching, gunfire offenses, runaway horses, and dog taxes. Separate licensure and tax rules govern saloon operation with fifty dollar annual fees and penalties of fifty dollars for violations.
Ordinance prescribes that hogs taken up under the proceeding section be sold by the Marshal with three days notice posted in three public places. The Marshal receives 10 cents per day for keeping the animal plus court costs allowed for advertising and selling property. Attest: L T Porvairs, Clerk. May 20
Ordinance No 3 passed May 10 1881 prohibits traveling merchants peddlers from selling goods except produce and provisions without a license issued by the town clerk upon payment of one dollar per day for foot peddlers and three dollars per day for wagon peddlers. Offenders owe five dollars per violation and the ordinance takes effect ten days after notice. Attest L T Pumuris Clerk May 20.
Ordinance No 4 passed May 10 1881 bans circus menagerie or any exhibition in New Harmony without a daily license issued by the town clerk with a fee of one to fifteen dollars and imposes a fine of one to fifteen dollars per offence with collection by the marshal Attest L T Primus Clerk May 20.
Ordinance passed May 10 1881 declares within New Harmony town limits any place selling spirituous liquors in less than a quart as a saloon. It forbids individuals or agents from keeping such a Saloon within the corporate limits.
A curious tale from New York recounts how a poor man with help from an ashman and an old trunk recovered a valuable diamond brooch once lost by Mrs. Vanderbilt. The finder returned the gems, declined reward, and the story touches on a wave of obituaries, church life, and civic notes, including a memorial for Mrs. Paddock and tributes to old parishioners.
Ordinance No 6 adopted May 16 1881 requires marshal to notify hog owners when ear marked hogs are taken up outside the corporation. Marshal earns 25 cents plus 10 cents per mile for distance to notify. If owner pays for keep within 48 hours the 25 cent fine is remitted. Sec 2 extends hog ringing rules and rooting prevention. John Walz president L T Purrus clerk May 20.
The town of New Harmony adopts Ordinance No 7 prohibiting foot ball shinny and any ball game within the corporation limits with a fine of at least fifty cents for each offense to be collected by the Marshal. John Walz president Attest L T Paruris Clerk May 20
Ordinance No. 8 of New Harmony adopts strict dog control. Any owner whose dog runs at large and attacks people on streets or sidewalks faces a fine of no less than three dollars per offense after notice by the Marshal. Attest: L. T. Purnurrs, Clerk. May 20
The town forbids throwing or leaving dead dogs cats rats fish fowls or meat in streets alleys or premises causing a stink. Offenders pay one dollar fine and must remove promptly after marshal notice. If not removed, marshal will remove the animal and charge the fine and removal costs to the offender. Attest: L T Partirs Clerk. May 20.
Town text forbids horses mules and jacks running at large within corporate limits. After one marshal notification, violators face a fine from fifty cents to three dollars per offense. Unclaimed animals after ten days posted notices may be sold to cover costs unless an estray is proven. Attest Clerk L. T. Pamips May 20.
Ordinance No 11 declares that every person who is not a traveler shall not wear or carry any dirk pistol bowie knife or similar deadly weapon in public or while traveling within the jurisdiction. The measure targets self defense and public safety with penalties defined for violators.
A historical notice prohibits carrying concealed or openly displaying any dangerous weapon such as knife dagger or sword in a cane with intent to injure. Upon proof, the offender faces a fine of five to ten dollars. Attest: L. T. Paitites, Clerk. May 20.
Stewartsville notes farmers planting corn amid complaints of poor germination and rising demand for quality seed. Town hosts two shows New Harmony Friday Evansville Saturday and a few will skip both. A young woman asked for chewing gum in a mercantile, but the merchant lacked time to fetch it. Geo. Tretheway and John Duclos visited Indianapolis for Grand Lodge and sightseeing. Carpenters stay busy planning a large warehouse near the depot. New Harmony’s annexation is welcomed as the town grows with rail access. A farmer returning from New Harmony notes wheat could fetch three cents more per bushel farther to the railroad. Road-work drafting looms next week. County superintendent candidates pass by often. J. W. Miller repaired tombstones at the cemetery. Ida Knowles, 16, dies at grandmother Nancy Overton’s. May 18, 1881. Complimentary notice from Springfield Journal on Golden Troupe: Mary Warner play, audience laughs, tears, and praise. Golden company to perform again tonight. Reporter promises details on New Harmony railroad later. New Harmony brass band serenades praised. Thanks to local youths for a pleasant serenade.
Mr and Mrs Pansoys and Miss Hammond of Evanaville spent a few days this week in New Harmony as guests of Mr and Mrs J D Owen. Mrs Junta Calpwett of Jeffersonville Ind arrived last Sunday to visit friends and stay with Mr and Mrs Richard Owen. An advertisement for Kendall's Spavin Cure appears in the column.
At the request of many citizens the Golden Troupe will present the celebrated drama The French Spy tomorrow evening. It may be the last time Mrs Golden appears in her famed role, drawing a likely large audience. The Paducah News praises last night’s military play and the cast. Calico ball premiums went to Miss Monnie Wingy and Mr Harry Huae at the first ball, with Laur ie Seuarer and James RAWLINGS winning at the children’s ball. Captain FRANK Colins, the Wabash boat fisherman, reports over three hundred pounds of catfish plus perch and bass, offering delivery on order.
The circus makes a grand entry and parade this morning, with the tent expected to be packed this afternoon. Advertisements note it is a quality show and long absent from town, likely to draw big business.
Local firm Thrall and Mumford have received a fine $760 soda fountain now in position. The article notes the fountain as a credit to the enterprising firm and warns of public cleanliness and penalties for dirty streets. Mr W. M. Parpee visits town. Farmers urged to place repair orders for Excelsior McCormick or Champion machines at New Harmony Machine Co.
Licenses issued by Posey Circuit Court Clerk up to date include William R. Williams with Elizabeth Beker Thomas Macnamara with Mary L. McCann Lycurgus Barnett with Nancy Harmon Theodore H Stabenaid Rose Fuelling GEO W Curtis Clerk.
A concise market recap shows modest shifts with limited data points and scattered figures. Analysts note slight volatility as prices hover near recent levels, while traders await clearer signals on upcoming economic releases.
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