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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1880
Page
3
The finest and biggest stock of hats and caps for men boys and children all the latest styles just received by Henry Brown the clothier. Orders for Solid Silver Goods will be taken by E F Owen Co and goods furnished by weight at Evansville jobbing prices.
A local advertisement proclaims a large assortment of Gent's Furnishing Goods offered at the most reasonable prices by Henry Brown the Clothier. The notice emphasizes value and wide selection for customers seeking attire accessories.
Henry Brown the clothier showcases white and colored shirts knit and flannel underwear from cheap to finest with low prices. F Owen & Co stock Eureka and Victor Clothes Wringers and agents for Reeses New Patent Adjustable Stencil Letters. John N Stevens runs a daily independent mail between New Harmony and Mt Vernon with set departure times.
Fragmentary text notes honesty in elections as essential, mentions Kendall's Spavin Cure and a furnishing store ad for J J ApArg under the St George Hotel in Evansville, suggesting a mixed editorial and commercial item from a historical page.
Messrs Ducios advertise a call for a large quantity of stave heading and shingle timber for their factory. They offer the highest price in cash and invite suppliers to respond promptly in the public notice.
Special to the Register from New York on October 15 1880 reports water shortages in Brooklyn due to a broken pumping engine causing factory closures in Patterson 7000 workers displaced and insurers threatening cancellations. Thirsty city life and political voting by women mix with quirky hotel plans and retail auctions as tramps rise and trains meet disorder in a bustling metropolis.
Public notice from Frank Leslie's Publishing Co at 15 Dey Street New York seeking active agents and readers. Advertises five weeks subscriptions for 30 cents per person or one dollar for a four person club, sample copies and illustrated catalogue free.
A Vanderburgh County rally honors a candidate who cut the majority by nearly half for Heisman two years ago. The event notes the election of Democratic State Senator William Raam, Sheriff Tom Kerry, and Clerk Jesse Walker.
Residents awoke to the first ice of the season and a partially frozen ground last Monday with the thermometer at 30 degrees.
No 12 was the ticket that drew the prize wagon last week with Frank Botton as the winner. Fryx calls it an elephant on his hands and plans to raffle it off soon.
About forty people are jailed at Princeton on charges of illegal voting and for vouching for illegal voters. The text condemns criminals and mocks Republicans for not celebrating with honors.
A townwide placard campaign warns that any person not entitled to vote who attempts to vote at county precincts on the upcoming election will face prosecution. The piece cites state and federal penalties, names U S Marshal W W Dudley and District Attorney Charles L Nolstein, and notes Republican figures behind the effort. The article critiques the tactics as intimidation while urging fair, lawful voting and majority rule.
A major blaze last Tuesday night destroyed most of the block between Second and Third on Main Street in Mt Vernon. Key losses include Mt Vernon Bank and multiple firms such as Hankins Naas & Co Funrea Borce & Co and Haren's clothing store. The fire reportedly started in H C Grerpina's confectionery. Estimated damage exceeds $100 000 with calls for a new fire engine.
The letter urges investigators to probe illegal voting or vouching at the recent Farmony Township election and elsewhere, insisting no guilty person escape punishment. It notes a disputed town incorporation vote and a still-existing old corporation, with an officer election planned soon. Readers are asked to submit notices to the paper and the Connecticut New Jersey electoral interest is noted.
An old advertisement urges buyers to pay $1.00 for Kendall's Spavin Cure, claiming it is worth $5.00 and promoting the product as a valuable horse remedy.
A Porter Ball at Union Hall last Wednesday drew a good crowd though not as large as four years ago for the Blue Jeans Williams celebration. The event was free and well attended with tasteful decorations and evident ladies’ handiwork.
Transfers detail 31 property deeds including L Williams to PD and EGR Co through NW part of section 3 20 4 12 for 100 dollars and J Rosenbaum to J McFaddin for 4000 dollars. Includes sales to E P West C R Steffan and others with totals and parcel descriptions in Posey County. Total transfers 31 with 35065 dollars in consideration. P A KMUTCHESON R P C
Local retailer Thrall & Mumford promotes a wide range of goods including coffee, teas, spices, wall paper, garden seeds, paints, jewelry, clocks, silverware, canned fruits, cigars, dried beef, and drugs. The ad highlights low prices, new stock, and unbeatable value across groceries, hardware, and household items.
A Mt Vernon citizen reports seeing many new one and two dollar bills at the Evansville National Bank on election day. He cautions against assuming bribery, but notes a plurality of 87 in Black township for Herlgan.
The report of Harmony township Trustee Mr. Bolton appears in the paper’s advertising columns. It is noted he is the only Trustee in Posey county publishing such a report, though the law may require all Trustees to do so.
The Wabash began to rise this week after nearly reaching a low water mark. The little bee brings cheer to steamboatmen as revival of activity spreads along the river. The Hancock and English Club will hold a meeting tomorrow night with a full attendance requested.
4 Mrs. C. C. Owen of Mt. Vernon is in town this week visiting friends.
Thrall Mumford of New Harmony issues a corrected weekly market summary dated October 22, 1880. The brief notes prices and items typical of a local trade column, with emphasis on regional goods available through the New Harmony market.
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