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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1890
Page
4
Democratic Ticket and Local Election Notes
The item lists candidates for Secretary of State to Coroner and records local election chatter. It notes a forthcoming election law poster, tariff price rises for tin roofing, and local remarks on wages, fishing trips, and nutting. It mentions New Harmony population growth and endorses Ed Highman for sheriff with strong Democratic majorities planned.
Local expeditions and visits common in town life
The article lists numerous residents traveling to Evansville Mt Vernon Chicago and Illinois towns for visits and events. It notes Martin Golden returning from a trip and rejoining his company while other locals attend concerts visit relatives or go on errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Golden
Jacob Becker
W. D. Crank
Nile Bennett
Frank Schaffer
Arthur Cawthorn
Chas
Berlin
W. H. Owen
Will Mumford
Evansville
Ella Norcross
Carrie Hartmann
St. Louis
T. W. Winkler
Stewartaville
J. Howard Johnson
Illinois
Carrie Pelham
Mt. Carmel
Princeton
R. P. Robson
Mt. Vernon
Mattie Henson
Minnesota
Dr. Willis
Poseyville
Tom Ford
J. Mott, Jr
National Democrat Enters Second Year With Record Circulation
The National Democrat, established in Washington a year ago by Edmund Hudson, marks its second year with a weekly circulation of 40,000 copies. It claims broad readership across parties and provides political information from every state along with leading Democratic speeches in Congress and on the stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democrat
Washington
Edmund Hudson
Mane
Congress
Voorhees supporters urge aid for Holcomb and Smith
In New Harmony residents recall Senator Dan Voorhees generosity and ask voters to back A G Holcomb for State senator and John C Smith for representative, noting both are aligned with Voorhees and once aided by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Voorhees
New Harmony
A.G. Holcomb
John C. Smith
Voorhees
Tax Differences Spur Migration Between Indiana and Illinois
A Slight Difference reports Indiana state tax on $1000 at $1.20 and Illinois at $3.80. It notes Indiana has a Democratic majority of 24 seats and Illinois a Republican majority of 26. It claims school books cost 25 to 50 percent cheaper in Indiana and suggests Illinois residents move or elect Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ilinois
Illinois
Indiana Kindergartens and Athena of Indiana Tale
An Indiana exchange notes that kindergarten teaching began in New Harmony Posey county. The Athena of Indiana is credited with many novelties and has hosted many learned people. W W Wiley recommends Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhea Remedy, sold by Wiley & Co. County books were validated by John B Elliott and Matt Fleener. The piece questions voting away local election self governance and criticizes the federal returning board conspiracy. Tariff is described as a tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Clarion
Indiana
New Harmony
Posey County
Ind
Athena
America
W.W. Wiley
W. W. Wiley & Co
John B. Elliott
Matt Fleener
Posey County Agricultural Society
Julian D. Owen
Robert Clarke
Lectures on Revolutions of the Nineteenth Century at Schoolhouse
Dr E J Goodwin lectures Friday and Saturday November 7 8 in the schoolhouse on revolutions of the nineteenth century proving a new circle area method with Miss Clara Funk. Admission 10 cents to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Goodwin
Clara Funk
Republicans Pledge Free School Books Backed by Tax Increase
The Republican State convention pledges lawmakers to repeal the cheap school book law and provide "free books" by restoring old ring books at ring prices funded by higher taxes. The public likely won’t support taxing $1 to gain a 50 cent book, as voters see through the scheme.
Mountain man killed in L and N railroad accident near Grand Chain
Chas A Stewart of Mt Vernon Inl conductor of a gravel train on the L and N road was thrown from the cars near Grand Chain Monday afternoon. He was dragged along the track with his left thigh badly crushed his leg broken in two places his toes and one finger cut off and he was hurt about the head and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Stewart
Mt. Vernon
Inl
Grand Chain
Good Shooting on Your Land Prompts Odd Visitor Scene
A farmer boasts of abundant shooting on his land inviting trespassers to enter. A windmill agent, a book agent, two tramps, and a crowd of candidates are described as intruders in the meadow and barn. The farmer jokes about climbing fences and firing both barrels.
Farmer Henry Krohn shoots wife then kills self
Henry Krohn, a prominent Robinson township farmer, fired at his wife during a Sunday quarrel. The bullet hit her left neck side, causing a flesh wound. Krohn, allegedly intoxicated, is said to have fatally shot himself shortly after amid conflicting reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Krohn
Robinson Township
Krohn
Marcus Stalings Captures Big Share at Poplar Ridge Shooting
Marcus Stalings won the principal honors at the Poplar Ridge shooting match held last Saturday in Illinois. He carried off the biggest part of two beeves amid a field of top rifle shots from across the state.
New Hats for Fall and Winter at Henry Browns Clothier
Henry Brown the Clothier announces a new complete stock of fine stiff hats in latest fall and winter styles at low prices. A large assortment of soft hats in all styles and shapes for men and boys is also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brown
Clothier’s
East Main Street
New Harmony
Ind
First ice of season forms on Monday and delays crowd
Weather and road conditions kept many locals from traveling to Mt. Vernon yesterday. The piece notes the first ice of the season formed last Monday, with last year's first ice recorded on October 7. It also contains humorous or mislabeled ad copy and weather-related crowd impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
State Senator Contest and Local Political Advice
The piece discusses Republican voters urged to back Smith over Wasson for state senator, with Holcomb, Smith, and Wasson named as candidates. It highlights the seat’s importance for 1895 and U.S. Senate influence, plus local political commentary and ads on medicines, furniture, and goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasson
Smith
A. G. Holcomb
Dem
D. W. Smith
J. L. Wasson
U.S
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Slater
Claude Matthews
John D. Henderson
Albert Gall
Alonzo G. Smith
Supreme Judge
Joseph A. §. Mitchell
Supreme Court
Andrew M. Sweeney
Hervey D. Vories
Sylvester
Gorby
WM. A. Peelle, Jr
WM. F. Parrett
Robert D. Richardson
John W. Spencer
Albert G. Holcomb
George H. Wilson
Thos. J. Johnson
Edward E. Higiman
John Walz
John E. Anderson
Thomas D. Shelton
Conrad Kolb
WM. H. Whitworth
John Doyle
Ford & Bennett
J. M. Hale
Guthrie, Oki
A. Brown
Harmony Township
Wueart
Shiloh
T. Mumford
T. Mumford, Jr
Shilon
Mumford, Jr
Cronk
Ed Highman
Big Creek
J. W. Davis
Newboro
Tenn
Senator Voorhees
Federal Returning Board
Srand Firm
Marcus
Posey
Gibson
Ublican F. M. B. A
C. B. Jones
Spring Hill
Iowa
W.W. Wiley & Co
Fretageot’s
Sumon
W. W. Robb & Co
New York
Philadelphia
Ani
Brusa
Word & Bennett
State OF
James Husband
George Keister
Oliver N. Fretageot
A. D. Jones
George
Keister
Louisa Schutz
Maria Mayfield
Posey Circuit Court
Albert Gough
Sylvester Gough
Louella Bradshaw
Malinda Keister
Juliette Ary
Adolphus Keister
Lafayette Keister
Elias Keister
Angela Keister
Jacob Keister
Solomon Keister
A.D. Jones
Drs. D
B. E. Neal
Physicians and Surgeons
Seventh Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
U. S
Henry Hunsdon
Notary Public & Conveyancer
U.S. Pension Claim
Commercial Attorney Office
WM. P. Ford
Heckmann
W. W. Robb
E. W. Nash
Church S&j
Postoffice
Thomas Mumford, SR
Thrall & Mum
Mammoth Drug-Store
An Tuclos Co
Laning
Rougland
E Duclos Coo
Tua
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