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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
4
Readable fragments show a publisher credit for C W Slater at New Harmony Indiana and a string of numbers resembling a temperature record with values like 84 58 62 46 56 56 68 59 55 61 53 41 59 64 88 62, suggesting a dated weather listing or almanac entry without full context.
The M E Church at Griffin Po sey Co Indiana will be dedicated on the 4th Sunday in November The Dedication Sermon will be delivered by Rev WH Grim DD Ministers from all denominations are cordial invited Everyone will be welcomed Remember November 23 1890 T W Winter JD Hueo novist Pastors
New Harmony Lodge No. 87 1.0.C. F. will celebrate the 40th anniversary on Wednesday, November 26 at 7 pm with addresses, music, and a banquet. All members and families are invited. Nearby items mention local sales, ads for Shilohs remedies, a Thanksgiving ball, weather impacts, and property news.
Sam Stallings issued court invitations for Sheriff Highman. Evansville visitors Andy Gamble, A G Torian, and N Ross fished for a day. Mrs Martha Neal and granddaughter left for Denver. J H Chaffin went to Indianapolis as Grand Lodge I O O F delegate. Mrs Chas Beal visits from Nebraska. Mrs J S Bennett and Mrs Lon Hargrave toured Evansville. Joe Hofreiter and daughter Misa Ellen were in Evansville. L B Williams of Poseyville and Simon Geerlich of Mt Vernon visited. Henry Hunsdon went to Mt Vernon on legal business. Lu Fabriander visited relatives in Mt Vernon. Mrs John Harris of Grayville visited. R P Robson went to Mt Vernon. Annie and Kate Miller visited Evansville. James Husband and H C Hosbaod visited Mt Vernon. Geo Trethewey came from Stewartaville. Mamie Seitz of Mt Carmel visited. C Chadwick visited Evansville. Jennie Twigg went to Mt Vernon. Walter Dunn of Mt Vernon was there. Annie Pote returned from Minneapolis. Mme A H Fretageot visited Evansville. Arthur Fretageot was in Mt Vernon. Mattie Henson returned from Minnesota. Rue Pote visited Evansville. M B Pote went to Indianapolis. Theo Jones is at home on a visit. Eugene Beal was in town Saturday. Frank Carr came home Tuesday. Al Twigg was at home Sunday. Coll Duclos is on the sick list.
A longstanding dry goods dealer, famed for denying tariff hikes, leaked details of his stock. His suspension stock ran out and a new order was placed, but instead a letter arrived announcing a 40 percent price increase and asking if he wanted the order filled at the new rate, noting the tariff as the cause.
W Nash announces he has purchased W W Robb's share in the furniture and undertaking business He invites the public to visit the post office building to view a large stock of fine furniture pictures brackets and more at reasonable prices.
W. W. Robb M T Golden and H C Husband purchase the hardware business and building of J D Owen and Co and the grocery business of J A Wilhelm. The deal is valued around 16 000 to 17 000 dollars and the new firm will commence about December 1.
Mrs Jane Jackson known as Jane Woodall longtime resident of the Hard Point old cabin below the old dam died last Monday morning at her home.
Totals show 17881 for one slate, 14197 for another, and 3310 sancere. For Congress Wright carried both Republican and Independent votes solidly, a surprising result that followed.
The People’s party polled about 17 200 votes in the state with 823 in Posey county. It was an independent protest against Republican legislation on tariff and federal control of elections. They are in accord with the Democracy but should join to help roll up a 1 850 majority in Posey and 40 000 in Indiana in 92 against Republicanism.
A misprint in last week's state news claimed the Shelby county Farmer Alliance sided with the McKinley tariff. The item should state the group resolved in favor of a repeal of the McKinley tariff.
Andy Hofreiter fished Fox River last Sunday and landed the champion bass of the season weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches long. The fish, reportedly devoured by rats, is confirmed by witnesses and morning reports.
Work began at the new park site last Friday with the removal of an old row of locust trees in front of the grounds. Other trees will be planted at once, and as many improvements as the late season will permit.
Charley Burks of Kentucky, opposite Mt Vernon, crossed the river in a skiff and came within 50 yards of a flock of white swans, the first ever seen on the Ohio in that vicinity.
The graduating class has formed a literary society and meets at 2 o clock every Friday afternoon. Charley Pelham serves as president, Arthur Fre tageot as vice president, and Miss Lilla Bennett as secretary.
Santa Claus coming to town as Mumford's store readies for exhibition of the biggest and handsomest holiday stock yet. Grand opening planned in a few days drawing shoppers to the new seasonal display.
Dr. Pharr of Griffin is reported as the owner of a remarkable dog described as having five legs and six feet, a curious oddity noted in local reports.
Dr Dixon and his sons John and Tom of Bethel township hold about 10 000 bushels of surplus corn. The old poor farm in Robb township will be sold at auction by the county commissioners on January 17, 1891.
On November 18 1890 at Maquoketa Iowa Karu P Beynett of the Warner Dramatic Co and Miss Lena Ratrston were married.
The Big Creek covered bridge south of Cynthiana, built in summer 1845, remains in excellent condition after more than 45 years and looks sound for a century more.
A court execution on A H Fretageot Co versus Gideon Leikman will be sold at public auction on Saturday December 6 1890 at the west door of the Posey County Courthouse New Harmony Indiana Lot Eight in Duclos part is the described property no valuation or appraisement relief. Sheriff Edward E Highman with deputy Wade signs the notice.
A speaker warned the Republican supreme court of Indiana on February 14 to keep hands off the law drawn to prevent bribery and fraud at all state elections, stressing the need for electoral integrity and lawful process.
In the Gibson Posey district Halcomb led with 4 119 votes for Democrat against Smith 8 016 Republican Wasson 1 764 Independent and Wilson 270 Pro. Halcomb’s plurality was 1 108. The progressive euchre campaign began last Wednesday at the residence of Mr and Mrs W M Ford. Cauztsey Emonds plans to move his shop near Main street Taxico yesterday morning.
The partnership between W. W. Robb and E. W. Nash dissolved on November 1 1890 by mutual consent with Robb retiring Nash continuing the business and settling all liabilities. Creditors are asked to call on Nash for settlements.
A sheriff sale notices the sale of rents and profits from real estate in Posey County Indiana to satisfy a decree against Henry Hunsdon and Elizabeth Hackett et al. The sale occurs December 13 1890 at the west door of the Mt Vernon court house between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with a bid to cover 613.60 plus costs and interest. If rents cannot satisfy the decree, the fee simple title may be offered. G V Menzies attorney for the plaintiff.
Edward H. Highman sheriff announces sale at public auction between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. of the west part of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter in section 16 township 5 south range 18 west Posey County Indiana to satisfy a $572.20 decree plus interest and costs. The fee simple of the property may be exposed to discharge the decree.
Ordinance No 40 appoints Horace P. Owen Arthur Cransfield and A H Fretageot as Murphy Park commissioners for 1 2 and 3 year terms with annual successor election. They manage expenditures approve repairs and propose rules while prohibiting alcohol gambling and disturbances in the park and imposing fines from one to ten dollars for violations.
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