Indiana Items From Local Exchanges What they say
A column compiles odds and ends from Indiana papers. anecdotes on Ohio election talk, Wright street bird death, Dr. Neyron at Notre Dame, a 7 foot pumpkin, gas prospects for W C DePauw, a woman starved herself to death, a half dollar name carving, fossil find in Greensburg limestone, an attempted train wreck, mastodon remains in Montgomery, mail post office status, Mormon converts in Lawrence counties, record Decatur St Louis run, a drowning faith test, a Lawrence county accident, a Decatur camp meeting fund, and a Peoria smallpox scare.
Oldest Mason in the United States Claims Kentucky Honor
Kentuck y items report Anthony McElroy of Washington county as the oldest Mason in the nation, joined in 1817. Green River freight rises with traffic at landings below Bowling Green. Simpson county farmers violate Sunday law by cutting tobacco all day to save it from frost. Winchester bell weighs 850 pounds and carries sound for 20 miles. A 6 foot rattlesnake with 17 rattles and a button dies in Hopkins county. Russell county hosts 64 distilleries with 20 more planned. Mastodon remains found on Frozen Creek in Breathitt county. Paducah thief robs smallpox hospital of bed clothing. Quail are unusually plentiful statewide. Gen Buckner touted as next governor.
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Simpson County
Winchester
Hopkins County
Russell County
Republica
Blaine
Louisiana Returning Board
John Sherman
Mansfield
Montgomery County
Soldiers
Sherman
Hoadly
Ohio
Ohio election perilous margins in state legislature
Ohio voters split after tight contests with both parties claiming legislative majorities. Reports from Cincinnati and Columbus indicate uncertain seats, fraud allegations, and looming official counts on joint ballot. Dems edge in some counties while Republicans gain elsewhere. statewide results show varied majorities and possible pending contests into January.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Luo
Senate
Ciscinsati
Leening Telegram
Rep
At & Oclock
Democrats
Hpublicans
Coteus
Casctsxari
House
Washington social season to be brilliant next winter
Special to the New Marmony Register reports a bustling social forecast for Washington D C with Mrs Cleveland and cabinet wives active in society circles. Notable former White House women from Buchanan and Tyler return to influence events as Miss Cleveland pursues a literary social plan. Republicans led by Mrs Logan prepare a rival display as new diplomats arrive and wealth reveals itself, promising a busy season in a city where power and culture mingle amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marmony Register
Washincroy
D. C
Cleveland
Congress
Buchanan
White House
Tareriet Lane Johnson
Harriet Lane
Washington
Baltimore
Tyler
Whitehouse
Richmond
Miss Cleveland
Mrs. Logan
John
President’s plan on civil service and appointments outlined
Dispatch from Washington reports the president intends to finish appointments before Congress convenes, appoint Democrats where vacancies exist, and maintain a nonpartisan civil service. He argues office holders must serve the people, not party leaders, and avoid political leadership while in office.
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Cinetanete Lnquirer
Wasutsctox
D. C
New York
Ringwamp
Congress
Thei
Ife
Bia
Ohio river runs low as Mt Veexos notes harvest in October
Special to the New Harmony Register from Mt Veexos Ixp reports farmers busy gathering corn with a good crop this year. The Ohio river is very low at present wartting. A San Francisco Quartette performance failed to draw crowds at Masonic Hall. A dray house procession through town amused residents. A pitched battle occurred across the river with Kentucky neighbors and local residents. Cavier and Collier work on Zudh street store room and plan a barber shop. Henry Moore and a Kentucky man fought. crowd stopped the knife attack. A prize fight between McGill Metitl and Charley Crabill fizzled as McGill withdrew. Major Shorty Smith plans amateur theatricals in New Harmony Poseyville and nearby towns. Several “drink and disorderlies” faced the mayor recently. fines and costs levied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony Register
Mt. Veexos
Ohio
San Francisco
Masonic
Colored Popubition
Kentucky
Cavier & Collier
Zudh Street
Henry Luding
Henry Moore
Belleville
Jake
Moore
Gilly Metitl
Charley Crabill
Sindbar
McGill
Crybill
Shorty Smith
New Turmnony
Cyrethiana
Poseyville
Deacon Richard Smith Bypasses Party Line at White House
Deacon Richard Smith a Virginia colored veteran of 85 years met the president at a reception. He had shaken hands with every president since Madison and declined a party label. Gen Eppa Hunton tried to categorize him as a Democrat, but the deacon affirmed he is a Baptist and would not discuss party affiliation.
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Ohio
John Sherman
Stevenson
Asia
United States
Sherman
Washncrox
D. C
Richard Smith
Virginia
Madison
Cleveland
Eppa Hanlon
Louisville Exposition Opens for 1886 Season
Special to the New Harmony Register Lovinviece Ky Oct 19 1885 reports that Southern Exposition leaders declined plans for August 28 to September 23 1886 opening and will issue space applications soon. Also notes Cranberry crop in Burlington county New Jersey forecast at 60000 bushels and Bartlett New Hampshire shoe pegging output at 1800 bushels daily. world population of Israel about 6377000. and Ohio cows with wooden legs.
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New Harmony Register
Lovinviece
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ORD
Fzennett
Fleischmann & Co
Leuving
Ford & Bennett
New Harmony
Ind
BROWN
Acme
Brown’s
Indiana
Ema SF
ATLL
Duclos Coo
Ocloif
Thrall & Mumford’s
F. W. Cook Brewing Company
Neptly
Evansville
Peter Weber
Jedge Hoadly
Grand
Indianapolis
Wright Street
Wm. R. Sullivan
Neyron
Notre Pins University
Waterloo
L. L. Kelso
Dubois County
W.C. DePauw
New Albany
Ile
Harrison County
Margaret Lori
Jagper
Somerset, O
John Evans
Lafayete
Greensburg
Lafayette
Purdue University
Huntingburg
the Indians Horse Thief Detective Association
Hope
Boonville
Illinois
Richland
Lawrence Counties
Lawrenceville
Decatur
St. Louis
John Gustafson
Rockford
Lawrence County
Peoria
Anthony McElroy
Washington Co
Green River
Bowling Green
Frozen Creek
Breathitt County
Paducah
Texas
Grant
Vicksburg
Villainia
Lynn
Mass
Wittsburg
Pacific Coast
Manchester
J.T. Perkina
Lackawanna, Pa
West Virginia Penitentiary
India
Lewis County
W. Va
Holdridge
Neb
Post Office
OMIO
Uncle Tom
Warrong Register
Wasutxeros
D.C
McDonald
Gray
Thetetdvicks
Aod
Montreal
Rocky Mountains
Crxetwnati
Buffalo
Clevelands Policy
Mt. Verxion Notes
Dispatch
The
New York Sun
Louisville Exposition
Burtington County
N.J
Bartlett
N. A
Israel
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