New Harmony Notary and Local Business Ads
The notice lists Henry Hunsdon as a U S claim agent and notary in New Harmony Indiana offering deeds mortgages and other tasks. It also records the New Harmony Fire Engine Company meetings and church services plus a flood of local shop ads for Henry Brown clothing GW Engler Mary Drinkwater and Owen Co selling goods from hats and hosiery to buggies and millinery with promotional lines and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New Harmony
Ixnovana
Notary Public
Jealdy
M. F. E.and
Hl& © Co
New Harmony Fire Engine and Stock and Ladder Company
WM. Read
Joan W. Miniver
Epidemics, votes, and voyages in a bustling era
Sparks from the telegraph report measles in Connersville Indiana and a New York vote tally for John Kelly at 77 471. news covers Cuban revolutions German army growth and British naval moves while droughts floods and coinage totals shape headlines across the nation.
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Connersville
Ind
John Kelly
New York
Russia
Pacific
Petersburg
Hot Springs
Ark
Washington, Ind
Marion County
Virginia
Raleigh
N.C
North Eastham
Mass
Chicago
Grant
Cuba
Brazil
Black Sea
General Grant
Havana
Thrall &. Mumford’s Advertised Goods and Prices
The Cincinnati Daily Enquirer lists Thrall & Mumford for tea and spices and a wide range of goods. New stock includes jewelry, wines, coffees, fruits, canned goods, dry goods, clocks, and medicines. Bargains claim low prices, with emphasis on quality and satisfaction guaranteed for the Arnica Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
Thrale & Mumford
Thrall & Mumpford
Thrall & Mumford's
Thrall & Mumpord
Thrall
Trerall & Mumpford
Tirall & Mumpords
Malaga
Thrale & Mumpord
Thrall & Mumpord's
Thrall & Mumford
Seth Thomas
Whrall & Mumpford's
Thrall & Mumfords
Thrall & Mumeford
Indiana
Thurall & Mumbpord's
Thrall & Muempord
Rackien
Seploy Thrall
Five Wives and a Grim Line in Ripton Case
Simon Burlingame kept a fifth wife at his home in Ripton Wia. Three prior wives died at yearly intervals and were buried together with matching tombstones. The fourth wife fled after an attack by Innone, leaving Burlingame with grounds for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Burlingame
Ripton
Wia
Winter Boots Promoted by Local Store and Passing News
Winter gear urged with water tight boots and rubber footwear from Mr. Joan WaLz Ife’s store praised for low prices. Obituary notes Joussie's son of Judge Enson, died in Bloomington. condolences to bereaved parents. Regional notices mention paper sources from Missouri and praise for Golden Dramatic Troupe and brass band. Major Menzies visits town amid political expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan WaLz Ife
Joussie
Farkinen D
W. P. Enson
Mt. Vernon
Bloomington
Ene
Matis Gonpesx, Sq
Missouri
First Snow of the Season Reported on 20th Inst
Those who looked closely observed a fine snowfall the morning of the 20th inst, described as the beautiful snow by observers. The tiny sprinkling marked the season's initial fall in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeater
Local merchant touts holiday stock in from Chicago
S. Pura reports returning from Chicago with the largest holiday stock ever brought here. A second note cites growing English concerns over foreign workers who come for wages that British laborers dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar. S. Pura
Chicago
England
Local Official Sets Thanksgiving Observance for Next Thursday
Mr Hayes presides over a meeting to designate next Thursday the 27th as a day of thanksgiving. Gov Williams endorses the plan, urging reflection as the holiday approaches and the community prepares for turkey and verse of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hayes
Gov. Williams
River Rises Again Amid Ongoing Flood Threat
The river rose further yesterday as flood concerns persisted. Authorities warned residents to monitor water levels and take precautions while crews worked to reinforce levees and assess damage in affected areas.
Greatest Remedy Known Discover for Consumption
Propagandistic notice for Dr Kixu’s new remedy claiming to cure consumption and other throat and lung ailments. It advertises free trial bottles from Thrall & Mumford and urges readers to visit their drugstore at 11.
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Kixu
Thrall & Mumford’s
Thrall & Mumford
Democrats forecast victory for 1880 nationwide
An independent Republican paper asserts the Democrats can win the national ticket with a solid South and New York and Indiana. It cites Indiana and New York as pivotal, notes Republican self-undoing through the Cornelius nomination, Bloody Shirt revival, Conkling machine, and Tammany bargain, and concludes Democratic chances are good next year.
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Alabama
Massachusetts
Jarvis
Raleigh
New York
United States
Canary Islands
California
Booth
Lake Ontario
Mexican Congress
Colorado
New Orleans
Hayes
Michigan
F.C. Beaman
Chandler
Beaman
Leary P. Baldwin
Robinson
Cornell
John Kelly
National
Maine
Senate
House
Boston
era/d
Indiana
Cornel
Conkling
Tammany
Wealthy Tam bov Merchant Bequeaths 600000 Roubles to Vera Zasauliteh
German papers report Ivan Karpoff, a rich childless merchant of Tam bov, bequeathing his entire fortune of 600000 roubles to Vera Zasauliteh, noted for her attack on Gen Trepoff.
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Tambov
Ivan Stephanovitch Karpoff
Vera Zasauliteh
Trepoff
Twain Criticized for Political Bigotry in Quote
A newspaper note cites Mark Twain as expressing strong partisan bias saying he would not vote for a Democrat for pound-master even if virtuous, and would support a poor Republican instead. The remark underscores Twain's sharp political rhetoric and controversial views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Pound-Master
Angel
Moses
Firat
Boston Firm Sells 250000 Piper Napkins Since Launch
A Boston company reports selling 250000 Piper napkins since their market entry. The firm cites rapid demand growth and plans to expand production to meet orders from regional retailers.
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Boston
National Crop Report Highlights Crop Changes Across Regions
The department of agriculture reports cotton yields at 76 pounds per acre, down sharply from last year, with a 290000 bale deficit. Corn up 200 million bushels. wheat up 267 million bushels with Missouri and Ohio leading gains. Tobacco slips slightly with losses in Indiana Illinois Maryland. quality improves overall.
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Wasuesuron
Department of Agriculture
South Atlantic
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Gulf States
Northwest
Pacific
Missouri
Ohio River
Kansas
California
Texas
Tennessee
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Illinois
Maryland
Objections to Grant as a Presidential Candidate
The Boston Herald argues against Grant’s run citing his administration’s character and a constitutional unwritten term limit precedent. It notes a national prejudice against breaking the two term tradition and questions Grant’s strength as a candidate despite possible convention support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
Geo. Grant
Boston Herald
Marshal’s Welcome Dull as He Arrives to Foreign Tension
Marahal and Governor Manteuffel face a tepid entry at Metz as crowds turn away from the procession and avoid the foreigner. A quiet vigil is broken only by cries of Vive la France while a pile of hostile letters lands at the marshal’s hotel. He urges Metz officials to shun any plots against Gorthaoy.
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Tes
Marahal
Manteuffel
Fletz
Metz
Gorthaoy
Payment Appeal to Subscribers of the Register
The publication notes heavy expenses and asks all subscribers who have not paid to call and settle up at once. Those at a distance in arrears are urged to remit immediately to support the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballow
News Depot
Thames & Talbot
Hawley Street
Boston
Mass
Register
Transfers of Real Estate for Week Ending November 17 1879
Seven property transfers are recorded with total consideration of 82088 dollars. W London transfers SE NW J and N mt bisw to J Gregory. N Shores sells to W M Hotton an interest in multiple parcels. M A Martin conveys Lot D in Owens New Harmony and an outlet in New Harmony. R Barter sells part of SW and other sections. Sheriff Posey Co transfers large tracts to Isaure Netterton. R K Hunter conveys Lot 7 in Mann and Barter's addition to Ce's Mt Vernon. Total mortgages 3073 dollars. Livestock and goods prices listed.
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W. London
J. Gregory
Mt Bisw
N.J. Carney
WM. Horton
N. Shores
W. M. Hotton
M. A. Martin
J. C. Miller
Owen's
New Harmony
Sinthee
Jarter
Sheriff Posey Co
Isaure Netterton
Weset
BaNwd
Ccccenee
R. K Hunter
A. McClure
Mann & Barter
Mt. Vernon
Pal
New Harmony Theater Benefits Union Hall Show
The public is invited to a New Harmony benefit entertainment at Union Hall on Saturday November 22 1879. A celebrated three act musical play will be presented for the Society for Mutual Improvement with a lineup of ladies and gentlemen participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Fanchon
Sturrz
Guy Mannering
New Harmony
Society For Mutual Improvenent
Union Hall
Society For Mutual Improvement
Gipsy characters and local notices in early paper
A collage of names and roles from Gipsy lore Manuel Mannering figures and a slate of attendees and performers. Admission prices and a Portland Maine address for samples appear alongside a distribution notice in Posey County Indiana court records for Melisa Watson estate with a three hundred forty one dollar share and a license application for selling liquors in New Harmony Indiana.
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State OF
Indiana
Posey County
Melissa Watson
George W. Curtis
Acd
Posey Circuit Court
Board of County Commissioners
New Harmony
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the Register
Henry Hunsdon
WM. E
A. Me
Geo. F. Culmer
Henry Brown
Kight’s Stand
Engler
Kight’s
Wea
Novi
G. W. Engler
Cent
Kigit
Sepid
Nets
Novid
Nkight
Mkight
F. Owen & Co
Srnem
Mary
Drinkwater
G. W. Exgler
St. Nicholas Toy Company
H. F. Owen & Co
Mary E. Drinkwater
Columbus
Brewster
Cook
K. F. Owen & Co
Messrs. Turart & Mumrorp
Joan Coorer
New Harmony Teachers’ Institute
Pitllips
Miss Carr
MR. Welker
MR. Laurence
MR. Devin
Miss Chadwick
Taylor Drinkwater
Institute
Saxif
Thrall &Mumford
Qlub
Major Menzies
Posey and
Gibson
Democrats
National Crop Report
Harmon
Hansa
Gatlon
Galton
Bushi
New Harmony Theater
John D.jones
The
Gipsy
Colonel Mannering
Henry Bertranm
Domini¢e Sampson
Dandie Dinmont
Dirk Hatterick
Bailie Muckleuritt
Gilbert
Glossin
Gabriel
Sebastian
Gips
Franco
Jock Tebas
Meg Merrilies
Julia Mannering
Iney Bertram
McCandish
Flora
Gipsy Girl
J. SW. Wintter
Frank Fitton
Mr. Sandford
Elr. Snelling
Merton
Owen
Marianna Sandford
R. Jackson
Apgood
Stinson & Co
Portland
Wilson Alsop
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