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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1891
Page
5
The Register from New Harmony Indiana chronicles store promotions at Mott's new store and Brown's clothing, plus news of the river rising, a top blown off at Mann's mill, and local notices. It notes an upcoming holiday ad, a teachers institute, and Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with trial bottles offered.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cats bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cents per box. The G A R attended Gov Hovey's funeral at Mt Vernon. Log rafts expected from Jimtown today. No weddings rumored last night. Grand jury returned 101 indictments. Fomp's store gets a new glass front.
A string of residents and visitors including Smith King of Indianapolis James Caldwell and J K Gowdy were noted in Mount Vernon and nearby towns. Gemeent officials, guardianship appointments and engagements with Evansville Greencastle DePauw University and Mt. Vernon surface alongside travel to Mt. Vernon and Evansville with multiple visits and visits by A B Schmidt and W S Boren.
Regular session brief with names of council members J H Johnson Duclos Rawlings Mann Trethewey. Claims allowed for gravel hauling. An explanation on Mia Gleichman’s lot referred to street commission. Notifications to repair sidewalks on Granary Street North and Main West, and Stephens House sidewalk to opera house. Local health testimonial and sale of Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve included.
Thos. Mumford and family occupied their new residence for the first time on Wednesday night with work starting around September 15, 1890. The house features hot air heating gaslight burglar alarm water piping and oak finish. Architecturally handsome and well built it stands as a standout for the town of its size. George L. Beal supervised construction throughout.
Fred Wiley a young prominent farmer died at his home one mile south of town last Friday evening aged about 26. He had recently gone to Hot Springs for rheumatism treatment and exposure on the cars worsened his illness. He leaves a widow and two children, married just over three years ago. The funeral and burial at Maple Hill Sunday afternoon drew many grieving relatives and friends.
A buggy driven by H S Knight and a roady cart steered by Mrs E Stephens collided at Main and Tavern Tuesday evening, overturning the cart but causing no injuries as horses stayed calm. Mr Bristow of Warrick county buys the New Harmony marble works and plans to move his family to settle here, drawn by the prospects of a thriving marble business.
A toddler, son of Geo. Baker, aged about two or three, suffered severe burns from an open fire and died on Friday after lingering in agony. The incident underscores the danger of leaving young children unattended near fireplaces.
A heavy early snow fell last Monday morning but melted rapidly due to ground warmth and wetness. Last winter’s first snow fell around December 7. Residents needing high quality coal should place orders with A. H. Fre tageot & Co. The B. B. is scheduled to meet next Wednesday night, December 2. Schools adjourned from Wednesday to Monday morning.
Gov Alvin P Hovey, age about 71, dies in Indianapolis after a two week illness contracted during a Mexico visit. Remains go to Mt Vernon for burial. funeral to be held Thursday with G A R aid. Hovey, a lawyer, judge, union officer, congressman, and two term governor, left a son, daughter, and grandchildren.
Official Ohio result shows McKinley, Republican, with 386,739 votes to Campbell’s 365,228. McKinley’s plurality stands at 21,511. Other Republican candidates lead by 27,061 to 29,422. Prohibition 20,190. independent 23,477. Total ballots 795,634 vs 833,841 at last presidential election.
Albany reports three Democrats win all disputed seats to give the assembly 66 Democrats, 61 Republicans and 1 Independent. The attorney general guides the senate to 16 Democrats and 16 Republicans with a Democrat chair.
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