Bluffton Methodism A History Of Its Growth And Leaders
Bluffton Methodism traces its 1837 founding, 1838 county seat setup, and early sermons under an oak by Geo W Bowers. It notes pioneer families, Sunday school founders in 1843, growth to 355 average attendance, and successive buildings from 1846 7 frame church to 1872 brick church and 1882 83 parsonage with later expansion plans.
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Wells
Bluffton
Geo. W. Bowers
Portland
Johnson Street
Michael Whitmer
Robert Turner
Samuel Decler
Seth Smith
Warren W. McBride
John Studabaker
Rebecca Studabaker
Adaline Angell
George Arnold
Mary J. Todd
Medsker
Henry Krill
Johnson and
Cherry
Wm. Blake
Patrick Carland
Thomas Bowmas
Bluffton church history recalls pastors and dedications
The reminiscence lists pastors from 1838 to 1893 including Rev. H. J. Meek and Rev. J. H. Jackson, notes on chapel construction 1891-92 and auditorium remodeling 1892-93, and dedication dates. It recounts presiding elders in the district, and honors the long line of faithful laborers who served the church and Sunday school through prosperous years.
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Eidere
H. J. Meek
J. H. Jackson
J. P. D. John
D. D
C. A. Wade
C. H. Payne
Bluffton
Winchester Dist
Robert Burns
Wayne
Geo. M. Boyd
Penn
Burrows
S.C. Cooper
Marion
G. W. Bowers
Ft. Wayne
F. Stright
Beeks
S. N. Campbell
L. W. Munson
W.ft.wayne
HN. Barnes
W.S. Birch
Boyden
Hedaeemnee
B.A. Nowson
Peyton
Clark
Vater
Preston
Hutchimson O
Cop Wright
EB. Pearman
Nash
CLR
Disbro
George W. Bowers
Cogn
Beth Smith
Joseph Ockerman
Quenry UH
George Guild
Jahnnes Sporn
Medsker Ancil Beach
Wm. Anderson
Peytoth
Ccc
Ceee
Blake
Birch
Wwitxon
A. Douglass
Martindale
Ccee
Gillam
Fee
Ervine
Meck
Bindle Geo Alain
Lavey
M. Mahin
B. Doo
Fh. Jackson
Wade
Natural sleep remedy from a physician involves cover and breath
A prominent doctor promotes a unique sleep plan by curling under bed coverings and breathing only the air exhaled to reduce oxygen to the blood. He argues this natural approach avoids dangerous drugs and cites animal behavior as evidence for minimal risk.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Henry Gehrett
Mrs Henry Gehrett expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness death and funeral of her beloved husband and son.
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Henry
Gehrett
North Indiana Conference Opens in Bluffton Week of Meetings
Bluffton hosts the North Indiana Conference as ministers, wives, and friends arrive by the hundreds. Examinations for admission to the ministry proceed under veteran ministers while hosts J J Todd, Hugh Dougherty, and Jacob Oman assign guests to homes. Rev C King of Hartford City preached the opening sermon and Chaplain McCabe drew a packed crowd with The Bright Side of Life in Libby. Conference sessions begin at 8:30 with devotional exercises and a communion service, continuing through the week.
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Bluffton
North Indiana
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J J. Todd
Hugh Dougherty
Jacob Oman
C. King
Hartford City
Chaplain McCabe
Libby
Thief Steals From Wrecking's Cigar Shop and School Hiring News
A noon Saturday break in at Wrecking's cigar shop through a rear window left $75 missing from the safe, the thief opening the box with a hatchet and leaving the contents under the counter. Lydia Bayha of Kansas City Schools will teach at Washington Park, replacing Lula Johnson who resigned for health reasons. A county map swindle alert warns farmers about fake subscribers and certificates used to push overpriced maps, deterring lawsuits by taking the map and money.
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Wrecking
Onner
Lydia Bayha
Kansas City
Washington Park
Lula Johnson
Circuit Court judgments and probate actions list
A digest of court actions: Martha Rhoby vs Christian Blody and James A.Rhoby with a $914 plaintiff judgment. certain conveyance matters favoring the defendant. Fred Hardwidge vs John Hardwidge with vacated unsound mind finding. Isaac Barlett vs Wilson L Bickel $1400 judgment with installments and appeal noted. Wo H. Palmer vs Martha J. Harehman et al taken under advisement. Ed H. Wilson and Jacob Gassman cases compromised and dismissed. Winfield S. Silver vs Estate of Joseph S. Silver $900 claim allowed. Thos Shull vs Henry Starbuck et al costs paid and dismissed. Geo Saunders et al vs Daniel S. Wilson et al default judgment for $66. L E Maddox vs Wilder R. Wilson default judgment for $42.74. John Studabaker et al vs E F Miller et al chattel mortgage judgment for $3166.14.
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Martha Rhoby
Christian Blody
James A. Rhoby
Fred Hardwidge
John Hardwidge
Isaac Barlett
Wilson L Bickel
Supreme Court
Wo. H. Palmer
Martha J. Harehman
Ed H. Wilson
Jacob Gassman
Winfield S. Silver
Joseph S. Silver
Thos Shull
Henry Starbuck
Geo. Saunders Et al
Daniel S. Wilson
L.E. Maddox
Wilder R. Wilson
Taxes Due by April Sixteenth 1894 in Wells County
Taxpayers are warned no extension beyond the third Monday of April. All taxes must be paid on or before April 16 1894 and lists must be filed prior to that day. The treasurer’s office closes for settlement on April 17 and overdue taxes and receipts will be returned delinquent. Es
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Wells County
Death toll from grief as Henry Gehrett passes away
Henry S Gehrett, member of Bluffton livery family and Nottingham Township native born August 26 1846 dies after two weeks of mourning following the death of son Hugh His faith and character are lauded Widow Gehrett receives wide sympathy Funeral held Monday at 10 o clock Presbyterian church Rev J H Hawk conducted service and remains interred at Stahl cemetery beside Hugh seeking resurrection Hopeful words and community solace noted
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Henry S. Genrett
Hugh
Henry S. Gehrett
Amos Gehrett
Welle County
Nottingham Township
Bluffton
Gehrett
Sarah
Henry Gehrett
Church
Christ
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Hawk
Stahl Cemetery
Little Hugh
Bluffton Post Office Revenue Gains Highlight Local Pulse
The Bluffton post office income rose by about 700 dollars in the past year, reaching 5,000 for the year just closed. The postmaster will receive a 100 dollar raise, with next year’s salary set to 1,800 dollars under the scale. The text notes a strong business mood tied to postal activity and comments on hard times and labor. Huntington Presbyterians dedicate a new church designed by Wing and Maturin of Ft Wayne, costing 12,500 for building with grounds and furnishings totaling 19,000. 5,000 was raised to dedicate debt free.
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Bluffton
Presbyterians of
Huntington
Wing & Maturin
Ft. Wayne
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Bluffton Methodism
Ita
Joseph Ackerman
Henry J. Bodly
Thomas Ogden
William McBride
Samuel Decker
Main Street
McBride Furniture Establishment
Robert B.farner
Broad Cole
Main
Perry Streets
Studabaker, Sale & Co
J. C
Circuit Court
Chicago
New York
Genreti
Hugh Prostrates
Hin
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