Hardware and clothing bargains listed for May shoppers
The notice catalogs scales, hooks, holders, and garden tools for sale at the Hardware and Agricultural Implement Store from May 23. It also promotes Reed's Gilt Edge Tonic, Henry Brown the Clothier offers schoolwear and hats, and Owen & Co advertise silver goods and stencil letters. John N. Stevens operates a daily independent tack between New Harmony and Mt. Vernon with set transit times.
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Hardware and
John N. Stevens
New Harmony
Mt. Vernon
John
Notice seeks agents for Frank Lestie Pussianine Co
An employment notice invites readers to become active agents for the Frank Lestie Pussianine Co at 15 Dey Street New York. It promotes rapid earnings and offers subscriptions to Frank Lestie's WEEK Jr an illustrated Democratic paper with subscription rates sample copies and a free illustrated catalogue. A line urges letting no guilty man escape.
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Frank Lestie Pussianine Co
Dey Street
New York
Frank Lestie
Marvelous Matters at the Magnificent Metropolis
New York letter from October 22 1880 reports a Brooklyn bicycle scare endangering an equestrian party, critiques ostentatious fashion and Vanderbilt schemes, notes Doion soldier memorial issue, Brooklyn Republicans tent campaigns, local politics, militia reviews, and Grant’s popularity with Gotham leisure trends and shopping.
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New York
Brooklyn
N. A. Boynton
Baltimore
South
Colonel Whitman
Vanderbilt
Long Island
Europe
United States
Harlem River
Sound
Petersburg
Sims
13Th Militia
Beecher
Vassar
Brooklyn Republicans
Ana
Circus
A Few Opinions Mr Barron About Women and Politics
A reader argues for female suffrage and Democratic alignment detailing politics, polling, and alleged Republican fraud. The writer mocks GOP rhetoric, warns against relying on the Lord, and notes personal stakes in voting while describing poll tactics and vote buying.
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Barron
Posey County
Euch
Party of Progress
Satan
Hancock Faithful Call to Democrats and Defiant GOP
A reader letter urges Democrats to unite and fight cleanly for Hancock, while Republicans defend Garfields letter and votes. Judge Vance lauds Harmony township Democrats, predicting Indiana electoral victory for Hancock if similar enthusiasm spreads statewide.
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Vance
Grand torch light procession urged for Old Posey Democrats
A local plea encourages every Democrat in Old Posey to join a Saturday night torch light parade. Officials forecast the county's largest, most enthusiastic turnout and urge Hancock and English supporters to back a fair election next Tuesday. A free trip to Grayville is offered to Republicans tomorrow evening to keep them from witnessing the parade.
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Posey
Hancock
Grayville
Sweetser
Shall fraud be allowed to prevail in Posey County parade
A fragment from a Posey county newspaper notes a planned procession and political tensions. It mentions Democratic mobilization, a women’s organizing effort, and critical references to Garfield and Arthur. An advertisement for Kendall's Spavio Cure is cited as widely popular.
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Kendall
Democratic ladies light homes for jubilee night
The note highlights Democratic women planning to illuminate their houses tomorrow night to support a grand jubilee. An advertisement promotes Kendall's Spavin Care for horse owners. The river’s water level is falling but remains navigable. There is speculation about voting irregularities next Tuesday. Miss Karn Horton has returned home after six years in Chicago. Mrs. Bowsa of Chicago is visiting relatives.
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Kendall
Karn Horton
Chicago
Bowsa
Procession Order for 1880 Republican parade in Harmony
Saturday night October 30 1880 the plan lists chief marshal six assistants fifty cavalry provide battery and bands with mounted delegations from Lynn Robb Cynithiana Harmony and others. The route from Center Common to Maine and Church streets ends in front of Wells Hotel where speaking will occur. Also notes free steamer ride by Republicans to Grayville and taunts Democrats torch light procession to follow weather permitting.
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New Harmony Brass Band
Mount Vernon Glee Club
Twigg’s
Center Common
Duclos
Hast Street
Church Street
Weoat Street
Tavern Street
Tavern
Carr
A. H. Frerageot
H. Lieut Ten BerGeer
Dr. Near
U. T
Paris
Forn
W. Rogs
B. Friuiheim
J. Kitencer
Evansville Printer T J Groves Honored for Favors
A message of thanks expresses gratitude to T. J. Groves of Evansville, described as the boss job and fancy printer, for his esteemed favors to residents of that city.
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T. J. Groves
Evansville
Doctor exults over Minnesota climate beating California
Dr. Murphy boasted that Minnesota’s climate surpassed other states. He claimed his weight grew from ninety seven to two hundred seventy five pounds while in Minnesota, then a son of the late Bishop Willoughby quipped he weighed only six pounds on arrival and now one hundred seventy five, prompting the doctor to leave.
Transfers of Real Estate Week Ending October 25 1880
Transfers list seven properties with buyers J P Bennett J B Bennett R Blockley E W Rosenkrans C G Burlingame E Roberts H Burnett G Weisinger M Jones E Green A Lee Clements & Martin S Whiting D B Montgomery. Total transfers seven and total consideration 8816.00 with mortgages 4491.80. PLA RUTCHERO
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J.P. Bennett
H. Burnett
G. Weisinger
M. Jones
E. Green
A. Lee
Clements & Martin
D. B. Montgomery, Pte
Rutchero
Market prices for farm goods and staples
A garbled list shows prices for flour, corn meal, wheat, corn, chickens, eggs, butter, lard, hams, shoulders, sugar, molasses, feathers, rags, tallow, hides, lard oil, coal oil, turpentine, vinegar, whiskey, potatoes, dried apples, peaches, salt, dried beans, tea, and other staples. Numerous figures are unreadable or garbled, but several line items imply prices per unit such as bushels, dozens, pounds, or gallons. The overall record preserves a snapshot of late period barter prices and commodities on hand.
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Esseser
Seeeseesenes
Scsees
Public Sale of Rents of Real Estate in New Harmony Indiana
Court decree from Posey County Indiana directs a sale of rents and profits for up to seven years on a New Harmony property at Granary Street near Main Street. If insufficient, the fee simple of the real estate may be sold. Auction by sheriff Alex Crank set for November 20, 1880 at Mount Vernon courthouse door. Executor notice also records Margaret S Burna's will.
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Circuit Court
Posey County
Indiana
John Ribeyre
Hattie M. Phillips
Lorenzo T. Phillips
Charles Denby
Daniel B. Kumler
William P. Edson
Curran A. DeBruler
Edwin R. Hatfield
Lucy C. Erwin
Lewis A. Vandergrift
Court House
Mount Vernon
Granary Street
Main Street
New Harmony
Agaa
Alex. Crank
Estate of Margaret Burna to sell at public auction
Executor of the Estate of Margaret S Burna deceased will auction on Saturday November 13 1880 at the late residence in New Harmony Posey County Indiana all the personal property of the estate including a Mitch Cow bedding household and kitchen furniture and other articles.
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Margaret S. Burna
New Harmony
Posey County
Indiana
Anid
Mitch
Terms of Sale Credit Note and Cash Purchases
A six month credit term applies to sums over five dollars with a purchaser note and approved security waiving valuation and appraisement laws. Five dollars or less to be paid in cash. Sale to begin at 2 o'clock P.M. Ed John.
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the Register
Henry Hunsdon
Npiana
Notary Public
FE. E
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
J.T. Hugo
Joan W. Milner
Elf.cwen & CO
Wen
Reed
Wen. Reed
Mind
F. Qwen
Sey
Henry Brown's
Clothier
Ool
Henry Brown
Oel
Ee Ae
Benny Brown
Owen & Co
Oes
New
E. F. Owen & Co
Eureka
Victor
Garcock
Hapfield
Corsell
Grenadier Band
Twin Cities
Grant
Gotham
Ravix
Democratic Party
Garrield
Garfield
Congress
Lieutenberger & Sons
Walker Boot
Arthur
Hancock & English
Thrall & Mumford
The
Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
Oes Ak
Nem
Thrall & Mumford’s
Thrall & Mumford's
Tee
Borders
Thrall & Mumiford’s
Whrall & Mumford’s
Thurall & Mumford's
Weqy
Seth Thomas
Nise
Thrall
Mumford
New Hivesaty
Qheriff
Bexecutor
John Walz
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