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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1873
Page
3
An advertisement announces J. Kight & Son will stock all kinds of lumber and accept orders at their lumber-yard near New Harmony on the Evansville road. It notes a new saw-mill two miles east and a stock of No. 1 sawn shingles for quick purchase.
A camping party recounts their Piankeshaw Bend trip with lively balls in camp and Spanish dance lessons led by the wandering General. They deny subsistence shortages, noting two lemons four onions and several loaves of bread. Mrs Betta Goupen gains praise for her acting. The New York drama scene is reviewed with Leclercq and Golden singled out. Local store Schapker Bussine & Co offers a full dry goods stock at low prices.
Editorial notes urged steady effort during hardships, stressing advertising as key to staying ahead. It lauds a Democratic Indianapolis convention plan for January 1874, praises Mr. Wilson Alsop’s new furniture store, and criticizes postage laws penalizing local papers, urging home business support.
State Geologist Professor E. T. Cox arrived on a brief visit to friends last Friday then left for Indianapolis Monday. He plans to survey Posey County next year and seeks to uncover ore deposits to boost local business while England urges caution over the Virginius incident and warns the US about Spain.
Extensive house cleaning at the Housekeepers' Emporium brightens the interior ahead of a mammoth stock of groceries and assorted goods. The piece notes promotions at THrant & Mumrorp's and announces the first issue of the Independent at Newburgh, praising its production and wishing success. It also mentions Dr Tuomas's Cuba stance and Dan W. Woomers's view on Governor Hendricks for the presidency, with a nod to supporting either Indiana figure.
The December issue of Ballou's Magazine features about thirty articles with fresh stories strong poetry and notable illustrations. The leading tale The Ghost of Hendee Hall remains gripping while An Unfortunate Match pleases readers. Priced at 1.50 per year or 15 cents per issue, it includes a Chrome ornament for subscribers. Thames & Talbot Boston handles sales at 36 Bromfield Street.
News scarce money and weddings fill Stewartsville items. Amanda Defur wed the splicing at M B H Church last Saturday. Robb and Smith townships teachers and officers held a session hoping for profit in common schools. Funds are needed as many schools will close in two weeks without subscriptions. J W Robb travels south west seeking a new home but may return to Old Posey. B R& Ter.
An old time advertisement sings praise of J Kight & Son Fancy Goods and Notions offering cheap fashions and cheap prices. The jingle touts stock by the oceans and urges shoppers to buy there for savings, ending with a promo for the store.
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