Local notices and ads mix with political notes and theater praise
A collage of daily temperature hints, tonic remedies, political calls to organize strict election enforcement, a murder sentencing, pigeon shoot results, a farmer audience with a secretary of state candidate, and Grace Golden's rising success as Clairette in Madame Angot's Daughter.
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New York
Miss Grace Golden
Clairette
Madame Angot
Aronson
Opera Co
Casino
Miss Golden
Posey County Fair Ends With Notable Crowds and Awards
The 32d Posey County Agricultural Society fair closed last Friday in New Harmony after a week of delightful weather and large crowds. Exhibits in floral hall and machinery hall were strong, the children's work impressed, and Dr Blue Mountain Joe drew big crowds with balloon ascensions and parachute jumps. Gate receipts rose by about 1500 dollars from last year, the beer stand brought around 1400, and the overall fair netted around 1000 dollars for the society. The event featured numerous bands, races, and premium awards with many locals and visitors in attendance. The river level was falling through the week.
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Posey County Agricultural Society
New Harmony
Blue Mountain Joe
Booth
Hvanaville
Mt. Vernon
Agricultural Society
Gilmore
Wm. Wade
Hartmann
Cora Riggs
L. Hamilton
P. Lichtenberger
Frank Scheffer
Ed Geotry
Ida Bailey
Mattie Henson
John Sanders
Average tariffs and mortgage figures for Posey County
Data from the Democratic Times reports averaged tariff at 24.61 percent and average corn and wheat export values at 72.8 cents and 1.36 dollars per bushel. Real estate mortgages over ten years total 963,881 dollars, chattel mortgages 113,622 dollars, combined 1,076,953 dollars. Mortgage indebtedness per head stands at 85.81 dollars, with chattel per head 39.09 dollars.
Average tariff and export values cited in Republican Times
The 1880s Republican Times notes official figures: average tariff 44.26 percent, corn export value 59.9 cents, wheat export value $1.01 per bushel, and mortgage totals for 10 years and 1 year. Totals include chattel mortgages 1.094 million and 4.697 million overall, with 1889 figures from county records and Treasury sources. J. W. Arar leads the report.
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Evans
U.S. Treasury Department
Recorders Office
J. W. Arar
Local residents travel for education and family matters
Miss Tamar Althouse Miss Mary Husband and Fred Truscott went to Bloomington for State university events. Mrs H Beal visited Evansville after her grandson Walter Babcock died. Mrs Crouch and Miss Bertha went home to California. Various residents attended fairs, schools, or returned home in Kentucky Illinois Ohio and Michigan.
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Tamar Althouse
Mary Husband
Fred Truscott
Bloomington
The
State University
Roea Bennett
Stephensport
John Corbin, Jr
Ann Arbor
Mich
Juliette
Mary Menzies
Mt. Vernon
A. Armstrong
Memphis
A.G. Holcomb
Ernie Wilson
Chicago
Eliza Wheatcroft
Grayville
Percy Bennett
Illinois
Laura Corbin
Knoxville
A.H Fretageot
Cincinnati
EK. V. Johnson
Lena Elliott
Albion
Henry Brown
Evansville
H. B. Fitton
St. Louis
Republican Griffin man voices principle at district convention
Thos. Cummings of Griffin spoke in town last Saturday about the district convention. He criticizes the Mugwomp Republicans and says he remains a Republican from principle, not for offices. He urges Mt. Vernon managers of the Independents to consult him for possible disadvantage.
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Thos. Cummings
Griffin
Tom
Mt. Vernon
Independents Republican
Escape Narrowly Rescues Mrs J H Johnson from Runaway
Mrs J H Johnson had a near miss on the lower road south of town when her horse bolted after turkeys blocked the way. She stepped down, tethered the horse to a fence, and shooed the birds away. The horse then broke its fastenings and ran, causing little damage.
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J. H. Johnson
A Curiosity A Hummingbird Nest Noted
G. L. Beal records a unusual hummingbird nest built of moss and lichen on a twig lined with spider-web. The hollow measures about an inch across and a quarter of an inch deep, a common local sight but rarely noticed for its peculiar construction.
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G. L. Beal
Reform pledge and sheriff candidate stance urged
The Mt. Vernon Sun reports the Republican sheriff candidate claims no drinking in three years and the paper supports Ed Highman’s reelection to expose the candidate to reform temptations.
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Mt. Vernon
Ed Highman
Town Council Minutes Note Regular Session Actions
The town council met in regular session last Tuesday with Col. Duc los Rawlings Mann Trethewey present. President Rawlings called meeting to order, prior minutes read and approved. Claims allowed for A Baldwin and Son pump work $2 and New Harmony Register publishing Ordinance No 28 $3. Board adjourned.
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Col. Duclos
O. Rawlings
Hienry Mann
W. C. Trethewey
Rawlings
A. Baldwin & Son
New Harmony Register
Sudden Death of Capt Joe Heck Near Township
Capt Joe Heck a former local resident now living in Illinois traveled to attend the fair. He died suddenly at his son-in-law Byron Jackson's residence three miles south of town while waiting for his son to cross the river to take him home. He was 72 and highly regarded by neighbors.
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Joe Heck
Illinois
Byron Jackson
Mr. Heck
Oysters From Port Lincoln At Christmas Banquet
The biggest edible oysters in the world are found at Port Lincoln Australia. They grow as large as a dinner plate and share a similar shape. The X. X.O. V. is negotiating to import several dozen of these giant bivalves for the next Christmas banquet.
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Port Lincoln
Australia
Driving Association Forming in County After Fair
The county fair boosted local interest in horse driving, spurring talks to form a driving association that may soon take definite shape as citizens rally around faster horses in the area.
Des Moines Man Credits Remedy For Chronic Diarrhea Cure
Mr. B F Thompson of Des Moines Iowa describes chronic diarrhea lasting years and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with prompt relief and permanent cure after using the product. He notes it works for him and his family and is sold by W V Wiley and Co.
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Cart
W. A. Aner
Messas
Percival & Hatton
Des Moines
Chamberlain
W.W. Wiley & Co
B F. Thompson
W V. Wiley & Co
Be In Time Undershirts and Socks Offered by Henry Brown
Henry Brown the Clothier announces new fall and winter under wear and socks in woolen fabrics for all sizes. Call to view before mailing from home to save money.
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Henry Brown
Hats for Men and Boys at Henry Brown Clothier
New stock of stiff hats in latest fall and winter styles at low prices. Also a large assortment of soft hats in all styles and shapes for men and boys at Henry Brown the Clothier.
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Henry Brown
Clothier's
Henry BY Brown
East Main Street
New Harmony
Ind
Henry Brown Clothier Showcases Shirts and FlannelLines
The latest white dress shirts from Collara and Cuffe alongside fine flannel shirts are now on display at Henry Brown, the clothier, inviting customers to view the new assortment.
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Henry Brown
Boots and Shoes at H. Brown the Clothier
H. Brown the Clothier invites customers to inspect an immense stock of boots and shoes and promises satisfaction. The notice also highlights new neckwear novelties and urges a visit to view the latest fashions.
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H. Brown
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Lou Halsted
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