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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1869
Page
3
The local column includes political commentary on the Vermont Fifteenth Amendment ratification, a note about a new stock at Tacuremercer & Co, a Union Hall ball, Episcopal mite parties, and varied community items. It mentions Max Grant moving colored recruits to Texas, a snowy weather remark, and remarks on political figures and local elections.
The Evansville Journal argues for Hon Wm. S. Parrett as Supreme Judge, while the Register disputes the claim of Nipnack allies. A policy shift targets unpaid subscribers and criticizes delay in delivery, with notes on editors backing strong Southern Indiana candidates for state offices. Proclamations invite Thanksgiving observance and county tax notices outline 1869 levies and collection plans.
A local notice reports Lawrence Lichteberger presenting a 20 ounce pear and Squire Foulinam showing a 32 ounce pear that measures 14 inches around, inviting comparison. The brief also notes the Masons of Quebec considering a Grand Lodge for the province and outlines current governance by the Grand Lodge of Canada with independent lodges in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
On Wednesday October 27 1869 at the bride’s father residence Rev Mr Erwin officiated the marriage uniting Mr Joan M. Nort of Mt. Vernon with Miss Laura A. Hune of New Harmony.
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