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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1878
Page
3
Gwen and Go have purchased the celebrated Smith Wagon for spot cash and car-load prices, enabling them to sell the same class of wagon ten dollars cheaper than ever offered in this market.
Saw mill to start Monday August 26 near Charles Kemerlin Jr residence. Lumber orders to be left at Kemerlin & Brooks butcher shop. Kress Agua Tonic no cure no pay at Thrall & Mumford's. Nails in stock from H. F. Owen & Co. Wire cloth at E. F. Owen & Co. Polishing irons by Mrs Potts at LE. F. Owen & Co. Painters supplies from Thrall & Mumford. Mrs Louis Williams of California visiting. Mr and Mrs M Withry guests of Mrs Baldwin. Republicans eye Dem ticket for county praise. Henry O Brents died aged 82 in Posey county. T. Bace tearing down rear brick building for ice house. Posey county Democratic Central Committee to meet at Mt Vernon Saturday.
A dated digest notes steamer Nadina sinking with three drowned above the Missouri, storms damage rice in Savannah, peanut prices for charity in Pittsburgh, and various party nominations. Governor races feature Butler and Wright. New Hampshire and Maine results prompt legislative decision. September 6 to 17 records floods, fires, volcano activity, and market gold at 1000.
The mass convention concluded by nominating the future Representative, Treasurer and Sheriff, and today the entire Democratic ticket is published. It’s described as strong and will receive cordial endorsement at the October polls. Every Democrat should vote the entire ticket with no scratching.
The notice proclaims Mr William Kirries as an independent candidate for Posey County treasurer. It states the Democratic nominee is favored but asserts Kirries would be a preferable custodian if the voters reject the party choice.
Beecher joins Clarke and McKee in Globe Democrat endorsement for Ulysses S. Grant. Grayville Independent reports the trio rally for federal authority and vigorous governance.
The fair opened with heavy rain delaying day one and hindering business. Wednesday was cold reducing attendance but workers completed much of the first two days. By Thursday and Sunday improving weather drew large crowds, and officials deemed the event a success. premium awards will be listed in the next issue.
The October number includes Who Marquesas Islands by the author of The Slaver's Adventures, with six weeks among natives, tattooing, and vivid illustrations. Also domestic stories, poetry, adventures. Subscriptions $1.50 yearly, postpaid, in clubs of five. Oregon Mill prize notice thanks for flour sack with ribbon. Flour from Oregon Mill Company praised for quality.
Georgia political figure Hon Arex Stermens urges Henpricks for president and Hampton for vice president in 1880. He claims the suggestion is sound and believes the nation will endorse the ticket if nominated, predicting they would win and be secure from swindling in office.
In a political pitch, the speaker warns Democrats against swapping votes for a single Representative. The Republican message argues that electing the entire county ticket is preferable and claims the Representative holds more value to the party than all other offices combined. Democrats are urged to vote the full ticket and not swap.
Be The Republicans of Posey county held a mass convention at Smith's School House to nominate a ticket opposing the Democrats. Attendance ranged 150 to 300, with little competition for nomination. Named were Joint Senator Manoah Smith, Representative Conrad Mutz, Auditor Charles L. Prosser, Treasurer Julius C. Miller, Sheriff James Johnson, and Commissioner John L. Hugo, all set to be defeated on the 8th. Acknowledgments for Deputy Auditor Guorne S. Green are noted, and Governor Williams warns of possible veto if gerrymandering occurs. A separate note reports a fatal shooting at the Fair Grounds, with a $100 reward offered for the arrest and conviction of the offender.
J G Young former county treasurer candidate was in town last Tuesday en route to the bayou for a week of fishing. Johannie accepts defeat gracefully and pledges to work for the elected successor.
The question arises about public schools being controlled in the interest of the Republican party. The concern appears timely and significant given current political dynamics and public sentiment.
The Cincinnati Daily Enquirer ad promotes Thrall and Mumford's shop offering sugar cured hams at 8 cents per pound, various canned goods, coffee at 25 cents per pound, and numerous household items. It highlights price breaks on coffee, dried beef, soap, lye, dyes, and building materials, plus garden wares and ceramics.
Licences issued to Alonzo Nago and Kate New Newiton Laughlin and Frances Buch Joel W Hiatt and Mary FE Fitton FOV Thunter and Liezie KN Pate Sohn Brower and Melinda nrkes William HB Norris and Melamora Harris Henry Walton and Fda Wills Gracksus Campbell and Rachel Bradley William R Foshee and Eama Hutcheson Hindsey Bolden and Melia A Wallen John Carter and Bettie Young Thomas W Overton and Alice MceReynolds John Dunn and Hmatine Nester William Crary and Mary A Randolph William St Jordan and Hexie Delashmet rev W Curtis Clerk
A compact roster-like excerpt lists individuals including Valentine Fisher Jr, Russell Blockley, French Ahijah tines, Fred Lichtenberger, Fred Schaffer, Bee Calvert, Andicott, John Crunk, George Downen, Tames Cale, D W Dixon, and Casper Dealam.
The river is falling and several shallow sections appear. The dam across the Cut-off wall is expected to be finished by month’s end, described as a premier example of its kind. Prof. Baremax, in charge, takes pride in the work. The Deputy U.S. Marshal invited Wa. Barowin and J.T. Kade to attend a U.S. Court in Evanaville, which they accepted. Vermont reports no fatal sunstroke cases.
The excerpt shows a partisan forecast that Owen will defeat Prosser for auditor by about one thousand votes. It frames the claim as a test of how closely the prediction will match the actual result, reflecting expectations across Democrats and many Republicans.
Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer from Washington reports Bill Holloway of Indianapolis is in town a week seeking funds for the Indiana Republicans. Gorham reportedly discouraged him saying money is tight and funds must be carefully allocated.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports a catastrophic coal mine explosion at Abar esmo near Newport Monmouthshire. Of 371 men in the pit, 80 were rescued, the mine is on fire and the death toll is estimated at 266 with no hope of further survivors as the complex workings stretch three miles.
Associated Press dispatch from Cincinnati reports Judge Baxter attempting to appoint election supervisors for Congress amid Democratic party refusals. The years old law is invoked as the first effort to enforce it here. Also noted are Parliament accounts claiming $3,558 spent to keep Beaconsfield healthy at the Berlin Congress.
A French maiden named Adele Millet reportedly collapsed and died after being squeezed by her sturdy lover. The event is presented as a warning, with cautious phrasing about the peril. Local reports note the tragedy and urge awareness of dangerous behavior.
In 1877 Great Britain had about 100 miles of tunnel completed at a cost near 50 million dollars. The figure reflects extensive tunneling work undertaken during the period.
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