Washington's Rise Seen in Western Cities Visit
The article urges citizens to unite for rapid growth, citing Washington’s railroad importance and favorable views in Cincinnati. It extols local resources coal clay timber and a possible lead mine plus the need for progressive town ordinances and industrious residents to reach five thousand inhabitants in four years. It notes local merchants Thatcher Co Kratz Heilman and their ads and praises local machinists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Indiana
E. Hyatt
Our
Failure of the Canal Prompts Trustees to Seek Public Action
A 1859 Evansville Journal letter from Thomas Downtina, trustee, urges citizens to back legal steps to preserve the canal without state authority to lease it. Trustees propose conference after March 20 to align on measures and protect navigation for the people amid bondholder concessions. Merchants advised to visit Culberson and McCord in New Albany for potential dry goods buys at favorable prices.
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Evansville
Brett. Hands
Ormies
Ww. & E. Canal
Terre Havre
Siz
Thomas Dowtina
M. W. Foster
Ind
Louisville
Cincinnati
New Albany
Messrs
Culberson& McCord
Temperance Lecture Impresses Large Audience
According to the previous announcement S. M. Stewlett lectured last Monday and Tuesday to an immense audience with many unable to gain entry. The great orator delivered a masterly talk on temperance and left listeners delighted with the lesson. He is scheduled to speak again next Friday at Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewlett
Vincennes
Temperance Law Sets Licensing Rules For Sale of Liquor
A synopsis of a new state act signed by Gov. Willard restricts sale of intoxicating liquor to licensed sellers. It requires notice, bonding, a $500 surety, and a yearly $50 license fee. Provisions ban sales to minors, intoxicated persons, and on election days. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars and potential jail time, with enforcement by county authorities and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Board of Commissioners
Circuit
Common
Grand Jury
Justices of the Peace
Common Councils of Cities
Board of Trustees of Incorporated Towns
Local Business Claims Quality Stock and Prominent Advertisers
The notice asserts Har T. Neave & Sons of Cincinnati sells only quality stock across iron and steel items, tools, and general goods, naming D. Solomon as a local reference. It also highlights C. Lichten & Co. of Louisville as a top West firm with a strong assortment and solid operation. A letter from Washington, Indiana, questions temperance debate conduct and urges fair support for causes. A report from Willington County notes a grave-digging discovery exposing a large nest of snakes and adder contained in a village cemetery section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siag
New York
Victoria
D&e
E. A
Fourth Floor
Hoyle’s
Potter's
Shawbee’s
Brooks
Philip Allen’s
Pacific
DAY & Matlack
Burns and songlife remembered in Indiana tribute
A lengthy 1859 reminiscence from Washington and Warrick counties recalls Robert Burns, praising his poetry and moral influence. The piece lauds Burns for addressing human frailty, nobility, and fellow feeling, and it closes with a note of enduring esteem through generations.
Hints to Young Farmers for Prosperity and Practice
Practical advice for farmers includes reading agricultural papers, timely care of stock, deep plowing, feeding fowls, separate pig pens with shelled corn and milk, and constant stock inspection for disease. A humorous exchange about a horse and a centennial birthday note closes the piece, with poetic tributes to a Burne.
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Erasty
G.M. Thatcher & Co
St. Louis
Kratz & Heilman
S. M. ” Stewlett
Temperance Law
Har T. Neave & Sons of
Messrs C. Lichten & Co
Lichten, Lowenthal & Co
Ourself
West
Washington, Ind
Entror
Elnathan Rice
Willington County
Cemetry
Journal
and Sentinel
Tox
Farr Paeacnek
Tie Satton
Nantucket
Tom
Ile the Fair Parson
Sons of Temperance
Washington Brass Band
H. Edwards
W P. G. Dougherty
Banks
Mary
Song
Wallace
Honeworth
Sons of Song
Robert Burns
Bourne
Cnnonwe McOmpeety
Dealers& Hn, Sra
Sunes
Main ST
Edward Wilder
Main Street
Louisville, KY
Uftach
BA. Saeskba Re & Co
WhaLes Ale Grocers
Second and Locust Streets
Iron Merchants
Second St
Locust and Vine
Evis's
Collux
Dona AM
Fife
Pep Rensors
VINE
Second Streets
Louis, MO
W.S. Gaffney
Hall
Pittsburg
Davies County
Kennedy & Belden
William Piatt
D. & Piatt
S. Piat
Sevento and
Eighth
Todd’s Tobacco Warehouse
Lewisville
Wasuixeron, Ind
1859
C. Lighten & CO
York
Garner
Main and
Fifth Streets
Jaiiess
Jacob Hawkins
Eli Hawkins
Court of Common Pleas
Court House
MO. van Trees
E. van Trees
J. B. Wynne & CO
Pearl St
Vine and
Rece
Ohio
Stedman, Garlisle & Shaw
Pearl Street
William Thomas
Ambrose W. Neff
Fatrer A. White
Boots & Eead An
Ambrose W. Neff & CO
Anderson, McLane & CO
Boots & Shoes
Sign OF the Golden Hand
Gao
Blanchard
Masovic
Odd Fellows Regalia
Galt House
Oliver H. Jeffroy
Peter Gibson
GlibSee
Gax
Walnut Street
West Side
Fourth
T. Neave & Sons
Pearl
Tron
West Second
WM. Glenn & Sor
Whoesale Grocers
Walnut
Columbia St's
Lane Wbodley
Col. John & Water
Lane & Bodley
My. Petta
Geo. Kerkuoff
Boston
GEO. Verkugpe & CO
Brooner
Wilson & Co
J.B. Thompson
Ax‘ Lesy
Ritten
The
Telegraph
W. G. Gaffney
Doon
Ayr
Apollo
Euterpe
Shade
Jean Toshim
Wilder, Robinson, & CO
Hineimnati
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