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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1889
Page
4
A clipped village notice sheet reports heavy snow in the coming Wednesday, school adjournments, local sales and bargains at Ford Bros. Lichtenberger, and local events. It notes hunting chatter, a gunsmith rumor, Thanksgiving services, a dance at Mott's Hall, and a call for open county primaries on April 7. Includes local anecdotes on weather, shops, and community notices.
Fred Walz and Luther Schnee visited Mt Vernon last Sunday behind Tom Ford's 2 18 trotter. Mrs Lytle Wiley recovering after illness. E S Hebard left Saturday to visit relatives near Cincinnati. Mrs Geo Trethewey of Stewartsville visited locals. Mr and Mrs Geo Harris of Albion visiting. Mollie Seitz of Mt Carmel visiting. Frank Mattingly and A G Twigg spent Sunday in Mt Vernon. Walter Sullivan of Evansville in town Saturday. Mrs H Lichtenberger went to Evansville Saturday. J P Bennett and son Karl went to Wadesville yesterday. Mr and Mrs R P Robson went to Mt Vernon yesterday. L Pelham and Will Bennett sick. E V Johnson visited Mt Carmel last Saturday. Deputy Sheriff Wade in town Monday. Prof O L Sewell in town this week. EK D Owen of Chicago was here.
The Princeton Clarion notes farmer Crawford Woods found an ear of corn 144 inches long and on display at the Clarion office. It invites others to beat the record and asks readers to contact if they can grow a longer ear while commenting on a Chicago mail circulars bait offering free life size canyon portraits.
The road supervisor's role expands to enforce stock, game, and fish laws with accountability for prosecutions. The piece notes increased attention on supervisor elections and hints at stricter oversight of enforcement duties.
Andy and Lee Hofreiter report catching 47 extra fine bass and bream at Fox River last Sunday, describing the day as not very good for fishing. Will Mott and Frank Carr followed Monday with a string of 20 to 25 basa, some described as biz fellows.
Advertisement notes Santa Claus has again set up his headquarters at Thomas Mumford Jr store urging readers not to buy Christmas goods elsewhere until inspecting Mumford’s large stock.
About a dozen more fine horses in charge of W. E Bean arrived from Kentucky last Friday for the Owen stock farm here. There are nearly 30 head of imported horses now on this farm.
Morris Pete shipped 160 bogs last Monday weighing 53 600 pounds in total averaging 335 pounds each. The shipment went to Wao Akin in Evansville.
Reez Gentry, who sustained a bad fracture of his leg on September 3, is able to move about with crutches. He was in town last Sunday, signaling gradual recovery and return to daily routines.
A terse weather note says no thanks were returned for yesterday’s conditions. The brief remarks imply a muted response to the prior day’s forecast and its reception.
Town council met in regular session with members Read Duclos Rawlings Wilmoth Trethewey. Meeting called by President Rawlings. minutes read and approved. Claims allowed for street work and lighting. reported license and rent collections totaling $13 paid to treasurer. loan of $100 for 90 days authorized. wagon yard lease renewal authorized. committee on electric light to report later. adjourned.
The Japanese Fancie Fayre at Thrall Opera House on Nov 29 and 30 promises attractions for all ages. Japanese goods, French and home made candies, dolls, and Christmas present items will be sold. Stage entertainment includes tableaux recitations music dances. Admission 10 cents for all, 5 cents for children under 12.
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