Farm scales and axes advertised amid mixed news items
An article fragment lists Owen & Co selling axes by W C Kelly with a ten day trial and replacement for breakage, plus a farm scale priced around sixty dollars for weighing stock or grain. It notes war news about Russia and Turkey, Cornell University land claims in Wisconsin, a France exposition premium, Texas lawyers’ hostility to decisions, and Harvard beating Yale freshmen in football.
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Owen & Co
W. C. Kelly
Nolé
Detroit Free Press Readers Worth The Subscription
One of the country’s best papers, the Free Press of Detroit Michigan, offers diverse content beyond politics. Police reports featuring “His Honor and Bijah” provide entertaining reading, with choice literature included. Subscriptions priced at $20 per year. Address Free Press Company, Detroit, Michigan.
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Seex
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Free Press
Detroit
Mich
Police Department
Bijah
Detroit Free Press
Free Press Company
Detroit, Mich
Taaven and Taaver in Local Controversy and Notices
A local narrative links F. M. Taaven and F. M. Taaver to postmaster and editorial roles, noting political clashes with Democrats and a Republican purge for a son-in-law. Also referenced is the steamer Ada advertisement, The Nursery magazine launch, and a Navy Yard constructor’s quip on contractor ethics.
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F. M. Taaven
Hvanaville
Nf. M. Taaver
Evansville
Democratic Congress
F. M. Tahayer
F. M. Tanyver
Navy Yards
Steele
Christmas gift bargains at Owen & Co store
The item highlights a line of Table Cutlery and other kitchen goods offered at low prices by Owen & Co in anticipation of the holidays. It also mentions Bargains on Pock et Cutlery Stove Sets Novelty Coffee Mills Sausage Mills and Stuffers and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F., Owen & Co
Walter A. Wood
C. H. & L. J. McCormick
Nichols, Shepard & Co
Battle Creek
Tumely
Robinson Machine Works
Eagle Blachine
Birdsell Manufacturing Co
E. F.owen & Co
River floods halt travel as Virginia rivers overflow
A heavy overflow since the last issue has flooded nearly all Virginia rivers washing away railroad bridges and tracks and bringing travel to a standstill. A correspondent is urged to mail favors earlier while the Posey County Agricultural Society plans its annual meeting to transact important business. A minister in Georgia walks thirty miles to weekly appointments and works two days weekly in a brick yard to support his family.
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Congress
G. W. Menzies
G. V. Menzies
Mt. Vernon
Major Menzies
Posey County
Indianapolis
Central Committee
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Democratic Party
P.S
Virginia
Georgia
Stewartsville Notes On Rain And Daily Life
Stewartsville amid rain and mud notes fall pleasantness and Thanksgiving preparations. A new fatherly figure appears as Mr. John Tretheway visits. lectures on temperance by Mr. Bushee of Princeton. Mrs. Sehneck ill with typhoid. A Texas outrage against Dr Russell sparks editorials and a Bell County citizen card defending his honor. Governor Hubbard urged to uphold law.
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Stewartsville
John Tretheway
George Tretheway
Bushee
Princeton
Charles Sehneck
Stewartaville
Baya
Bell County
Dr. Russell
Gov. Hubbard
Texas
Debate on presidential election method in Boonville Enquirer
The Boonville Enquirer argues for keeping the current electoral system, urging fraud prevention rather than switching to a nationwide popular vote. It condemns proposals aligning with Republican aims and warns Democrats not to endorse changes harming party principles or jeopardizing Morton’s Senate succession.
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United States
Boonville Enquirer
Washington
Tilden
Congress
Hnquirer
Democratic Party
Morton
Indiana
Political murmurs and scandal swirl in Carmi chatter
The piece notes army versus Democratic party dominance, Bland’s strong stance, and a Carmi surge for the Blue Ribbon movement amid gossip about Congressman Smalla’s pay and rations. It also mentions a Massachusetts widow buying a second husband for 50000 and critiques Governor Morton by Geo. William Curtis.
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Carmi
New Harmony
Local Officials and Townships Mentioned in Report
The record lists individuals John L. Dixon Joseph Cox Alfred Record James W. Conner William P. Ford William Baldwin L H Boyle John Fisher Albert Schmitt Bennett Williams Harrison Sanders Amariao h Fletchall and notes multiple townships including Black Lynn severe Point Harmony Anse Robb Marrs Robinson Smith Bethel Center and others in references to regional governance or notices. The mix of names and township labels suggests a summary of local officials, residents, or administrative entities involved in a periodical notice.
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John L. Dixon
Joseph Cox
Alfred Record
James W. Conner
William P. Ford
William Baldwin
L. H. Boyle
John Fisher
Albert. Schmitt
Bennett Williams Harrison Sanders
Amariaoh Fletchall
Black Township
Lynn Township
Seveere- Point Township
Harmony Township
Anse Robb
Hes Oe
Marriage Licenses Granted by Posey Circuit Court
Licences issued to John Fisher and Elizabeth Plock, Josiah Campbell and Jane Ruminer, Frank Buckner and Luella Powell, George Clark and Laura Stewert, Henry Vauble Jr and Caroline M Droege, John Miller and Leonorah Dunn, Henry C Hahin and Caroline Pfeiffer, John Minnis and Lizzie McElroy, Dr C J Duff and Florence Jaquess, Clerk Gro W Curtis notes records up to date. Also items reference U S Senate credentials, dried fruits sold in Europe, and political commentary on Hayes era tensions.
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Cugex’s Ofvice
Posey
John Fisher
Elizabeth Plock
Josiah Campbell
Jane Ruminer
Frank Buckner
Luella Powell
George Clark
Laura Stewert
Henry Vauble, Jr
Caroline M. Droege
John Miller
Leonorah Dunn
Henry
C. Hahin
Caroline Pfeiffer
John Minnis
Lizzie McElroy
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the Register
Frank D. Bolton
Torne
Hovey & Menzies
William Loudon
E. M. Spencer
Ind
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public
New Hammony
N. F. FE. BE
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
WM. Read
Joan W. Mites
Goode, Nations, &c
Kight & Co
Thrall & Mumford’s
Thrall & Mumford’s. Mbi6
Kient & Co
Pen. Kight & Co
E. F. Owen & Co
Nod
Yee. Kight & Co
Right & Co's
Thrall & Mumford's. Mhié
Eight & Co
Kight & Co's
Cornell University
Wisconsin
France
Brownsville
Harvard
Yale
Cox
Joan Lu
Sooney
Bromfield Street
Boston
Mass
Cincinnati
Miles
Grand Opera House
Boucicault
Fanny Davenport
Barrett
Macauley
Robinson's Opera House
Mary Carey
Booth
Frank Frayne
the Florences
Parsioe
Raymond
Mary Anderson
House
Vanderburg
Jennie Scumar
Posey County Agricultural Society
Park House
Thrall & Mumford
U.S
North Carolina
Italy
Grossi
New York
Dr. RussEtl
Victoria
Gar
New York Tribune
Richard J. Bland
Senate
Hayes
Smalla
South Carolina
Masaschusetts
Geo. Wm. Curtis
Harper's Weekly
Stong
Thrall & Mumford's
Perkins & House
O. F
H. P. Owen
O. N. Faeraaeor
Remeber
Europe
Packard
Thralt
Mumford
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids
Wilcox
Grant
Advertiseme
Mrs. James
Viets Hotel
TAE Chothier & Hatter
Root & Tinker
Duane St
Alderney Stock
Alderney
Fair Frounda
Duclos
G. G. Duclos
Haris
Duclos CO
EH. F. Owen & Co
New Harmony, Ind
Dry Goods and Nations
Frank Smith
Pyre
New Harmony and Vicinity
Apls
Steinway
Yiyhe
Steinways
G. W. Warren & CO
Main Street
Syee
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