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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1892
Page
4
A condensed campaign style notice urges voting for the rooster on local issues including self government and tariff questions. It references Mill street development, local rallies at Poseyville, a Halloween scene, and the Posey Co Agricultural Society meeting. It notes derisive remarks about vote selling and reports local election dynamics and a child’s death.
A list of local residents and visitors from Poseyville and Mt. Vernon observed Halloween at the Pote residence and J. D. Jones home. Individuals like Miss Nettie Elliott, Miss Tillie Lichtenberger, and Miss Nina Stephens plus local officials and visitors from Evansville, Mt. Vernon, and Bruceville are noted. Several visits, hunting trips, camping trips, and political mentions accompany the social roundup.
A post mortem assertion from the Republican organ the Lodianapolis Journal contends the party has grown exclusive and out of touch with the plain people. Democrats have long claimed this, and now Republican voices echo the charge in print.
Dr. Von Peters, a German chemist, found a method to dissolve a centuries old substance that resisted water and stomach digestion. The breakthrough promises to restore its 90 percent curative value. Prepared as Liquid Sulphur for internal use and bath use in jugs, labeled Lotion as a special preparation. On sale at the droggists.
Buckhien's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcera salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped lips chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by apl0y Wismoru Witney & Co.
Warranty states Heery Yucatan Chill Tonic will give entire satisfaction when used as directed. Described as the most pleasant chill medicine on the market. Suitable for children. Price 50 cents at Wilmoth Wilhelm & Co.'s drug-store.
C. C. Bruner a St Louis commercial traveler was found dead beside an EK&L railway track near Pigeon Creek bridge Evansville after reportedly falling from a train. Papers showed life insurance policies totaling over 25 000 and two policies of 5 000 and 3 000. A will in his valise directed distribution to relatives in St Louis. Funeral arrangements send his remains to Louisville for interment beside his mother in Cave Hill. Bruner was a native of New Harmony.
The itemization covers voting guidance for straight tickets and scratched ballots, local remedies and prices, a proposed county park at Hovey Lake, party and election commentary, a council of Republican views, a boy crushed at a saw mill, and various brief local notices including a tree in the park, a skunk killed on Main Street, and a literary society formation at the schoolhouse.
Jo Spencer a prosperous farmer west of Phillipstown hanged himself from a leaning tree near his home Saturday afternoon. He tied two trace-chains to a limb and to his neck, causing a broken neck and severe injury. He left a widow and several children. no clear motive appeared despite good domestic and financial standing.
Letter from Abs Albert S Newsom dated November 1 1892 thanks the Ancient Order of United Workmen New Harmony Indiana Lodge No 87 for sympathy during her husband’s illness and death and for assistance ensuring benefits, expressing lasting gratitude to the lodge and its members.
The Bishop of the Diocese will visit New Harmony on Friday November 18 and conduct evening divine service. The minister in charge will receive names of those wishing to be baptized or confirmed at the time.
Tax payments due by Monday November 7 without penalty. Residents urged to file second installments at New Harmony Bank and obtain receipts. A grand ball is planned by election victors next week. Campaign rhetoric and calls to enforce laws are recorded amid miscellaneous notices and ads including real estate transfers and local business promos.
An advertisement offers Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds with a money back guarantee after a fair trial if no benefit is seen. Trial bottles are free at Wilmoth, Wilhelm & Co's drug store with large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A vintage health note claims looks reflect organ health and touts Electric Bitters as a tonic for liver stomach and kidneys. It promises cures for pimples blotches and boils and advertises Wilhelm & Co. drugstore Wilmoth selling bottles at 50 cents.
An old advertisement page extols Yucatan Chill Tonic promising cures for chills with a flavored tonic, urging use of the medicine at Wilmoth Wilhelm & Co. Also touts a fever and ague remedy priced at 50 cents and lists school books and supplies, neckwear, and men’s suits sold by Wilmoth Wilhelm & Co. Henry Brown showcases neckwear and dress suits.
Henry Brown's offers a stock of stylish soft hats and caps in new arrivals. Shoppers seek quality materials and modern styles as seasonal racks brighten the shop.
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