Notices and odds and ends from Posey county and beyond
A legal notice from Ernest Dale Owen Attorney at Law cautions against trespassing to pick pecans on lands. The item notes thanks to several individuals, mentions Merrell’s Cures sold by Thrall and Mumford, and records a Georgia newspaper style blend of local remarks, names, politics, and a critique of figures including Judge Mrexack. The passage includes stock announcements, a shoe notice, wheat surplus in California, and a caustic Political remark about Grant Elector at large in Texas.
Evansville Journal's stance on Nimvock and Heisman
The Evansville Journal criticizes Mr Nimvock for not dedicating more effort to Evansville after Vanderburgh's 1100 majority against him. It suggests the paper would feel grateful and urge Nimvock to repay Evansville with new efforts, contrasting two prior disappointments connected to Heisman and Nimvock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Journal
Heisman
Vanderburgh
Nimvock
Evansville
Nissack
Journal
W T King Named Chief Editor at Evansville Courier
W T King promoted from city editor to chief editor at the Evansville Courier. C E Roberts takes charge of the city department strengthening the paper’s local coverage. The piece also comments opaquely on Texas politics, opposing moving the state capital from Austin to Houston.
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W. T. King
Evansville Courier
King
A. T. Warr. Tlesey
Cuares E. Roperts
Nashville Press
The
Courier
Railroad Election Opposes County Donation for Rail Line
In Posey County October 1872 an official vote is set for November 19 to decide a 125000 tax donation to the Cincinnati Rockport and Southwestern Railroad. The piece urges a fair poll, argues against public aid to a private railroad, cites past failures, and warns that such schemes often defraud creditors.
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Cincinnati, Rockport and Southwestern Railroad
Chicago and
Ilinois
Democrats urged to stand by Greeley in Indiana vote
The New York World backs Horace Greeley, urges Democrats to unite after Baltimore nomination, predicting Indiana can swing for him by a large margin. Calls Morton a demagogue and warns against apathy. Also notes Black River Bridge materials arriving and a witty remark on poison sale laws without a prescription.
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The
New York World
Greeley
Baltimore
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Greeley
Eivery
Honoer Greeley
Indiana
Morton
Horace Greeley
Despite Fraud Claims In Posey County Vote Total 3989
A regional clipping notes a Cincinnati Gazette Radical correspondent claims fraud in elections with Democrats allegedly buying votes for Heilman against Judge Niblack. The piece urges a full investigation, cites State Sentinel calls, and reports Posey County total votes at 3989 with local business notices from Sullivan, Saints & Co.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Indianapolis
State Sentinel
Posey County
Township Assessor Elections Reported in Localities
In a survey of nearby townships several assessors were elected or reaffirmed including epee Black Township Lynn Township superb Point Township Harmony Township weeRobb Township baa ens Marrs Township Robinson Township Smith Township Bethel Township Center Township with officials noting duties in property valuation and tax administration across the region.
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Posey
George W. Rowe
Black
Edmond Bacon
Lynn Township
Thomas Conlin
Shentee Point
Thrall
Harmony
Frederick Fanl
Posey County
Black Township
Superb Point Township
Harmony Township
weeRobb Township
Marrs
Robinson Township
Smith Township
Bethel Township
Center Township
Indiana Election Rumors and Retail Ad Mingle in Speech
Governor-elect Hendricks appears poised for Indiana victory as Democrats urged to act while Khcur & Davis advertises a vast stock of delaines prints and goods. The piece notes forthcoming official returns and predicts honest administration under a Republican-led state government with a Democratic governor to oversee. We have elected Heap RICKS, now for GREELEY.
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Dlenpricxs
Indiana
Indianapolis
Greeley
Khcur & Davis's
Clark
Rg Sa
T. A. Hendricks
Heapricks
Evansville Journal taunts editor over small sheet size
The Evansville Journal editor taunts readers about a diminutive "six by nine" sheet while noting the Mt. Vernon firm Rosenbaum & Brother pays top market price for all country produce.
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rarThe
Evansville Journal
Register
Messrs. Rosenbaum & Brother
Mt. Vernon
Bal lour's Monthly Magazine advertised for subscription
Literary notices promote Bal lourd's Monthly Magazine November issue as a lively varied readable month by Thames and Talbot Boston with $1.50 yearly price. It highlights juvenile department and a cheap appealing package with 200000 copies possible. Also North-Western Farmer October lauded with trial offer 25 cents for remainder of year by Kingsbury and Billingsley Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weuss
Ballou
Ballour's
Thames & Talbot
Congress Street
Boston
Mass
Kingsbury & Billingsley
Indianapolis
Niblack Campaign Denounced as False by New Harmony Journal
The New Harmony Journal claims Mr Niblack manipulated voters and calls the charges of bribery malicious. The paper asserts Niblack defended by supporters and dismisses bribery accusations as unfounded. It praises his integrity while warning Democrats who allegedly sold votes to the wealthy. Also includes local school report and advertisements.
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Niblack
Hvansville
Judge Ninnack
Nipnack
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Register
Walter E. Thrall
Notar Public
New Harmony
Ind
Notary Public
Marchidf
Ernest Dale Owen
An2dhie
PeLrnam & Ngan
F. W. LichtenBercer
J. Pullyblank
J. Corsin
A. H. Freracster
T. Mum-ford, Jr
Merrell
Thrall & Mumford
Tuomas Groves
A . Ai
Kay
I. D. Botrox
W. H. Wurrworth
Mrexack
Jacon Brerra
California
M. R. Stater
Franklin Herald
Johnson and Morgan
Sear Jom W W. Townsend
Waterville College
Maine
Waco
Texas
Grant
Sar Ben Wank
Mr. Wane
Simon Cameron
O. P. Morton
Austin
Houston
Lone Star
NEW Harmony Register
Thomas A. Hendricks Oaen Sone
Thomas M. Browne
John R. Cravens
Leonidas Sexton
Cesseses Seater Eee Eongas
John
Williams
Michael C. Kerr
Godlove
William Williams
Owen M, Eddy
William W. Curry
John B. Stoll
Cesses Iit Pease Ser Ende-Negant
James A. Wildman
James R. Ryan
Apeeke
John B. Glover
Ceneenace
Milton B. Hopkins
Benj. Wilson Smith
At Ree
General Bayless W. Wanna
Pee Denees
James C. Denny
Coen
Charles Scholz
Supreme Court
John C. Robinson
James B. Black
William E Niblack
William Heisman
Eaneretsers Phon Gee
Common Pleas
John B. Wandy Seeraneneee
Renee Ones
Pest
Eaes
Aes
William M. Land
ENO Rere
Edwin R. Hatfiel Deeee
William J. Keith
Eees Ceetee Eee
Savavaveese
John Brownles
Piven Opis Dovedieae
Andrew J. Rutledge
James W. Whitworth
William P
EDSON
John G Moung
L. H. Boyle
Russell Blookley
Ephraim Merritt
J.M. Lovier PO
John Preaus
Moses Johnson
Aaron Baker
Black River
Bayou
Bes
William Heilman
Judge Niblack
Heitman
Mount Vernon
Sullivan, Saintrs & Co
Curtis
Thomas Goodeeetre
Joshua Hamilton
William J. Johnson
John B. McFaddin
George A. Hays
Thomas Downen
George W. Smith
Henry Sears
William H. Cox
Literary Notices
Gam
New Harmony Public School
Robert Cooper
Charles Collins
Della Schnee
Harry Schnee
Co. W. Mits
Feravuson
Butts
North Eighth Street
St. Louis
Cuba
Demerara
New Orleans
Thrall & Mumford's
John R. Hugo
Mumford
N.H. F. E. and
H. and I. Co
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
J.T. Hugo
WM. Reed
Anpliy
Owen & Lyon
Udm
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