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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1894
Page
5
Clinic advertises treatment for deformities and numerous diseases including kidney and bladder disorders, nervous disorders, and venereal conditions. Offers free urine analysis, confidential consultations, home treatment options, and mail correspondence with medicine dispatched by express.
Bluffton canning plant adds 28 by 60 foot two story addition linking buildings. Brick first floor stores canned goods while upper frame level houses a new can manufacturing line. The firm expects to cut costs, prevent winter freezing, and double last year’s output as over 100 acres are already contracted for vegetables.
In Circuit Court, 2617 Nancy A Miller et al sue Lawson Popejoy with a ruling awarding 10.77 acres of land and 198 dollars for rents and profits for eight years. 3637 Phoenix Iron Works Co against Bascom Parker et al, final receiver report approved and discharged. 3715 Ww B Mounsey versus Margery Foust et al, final report of commissioner.
A record of multiple 1890s court actions includes judgments for plaintiffs in several cases, such as McCaffrey versus Shadle with $300 verdict, and possession awarded with damages remitted. Other items show mortgage foreclosures, real estate sales, and various amounts awarded to plaintiffs, including $1192 and $290.32, with accompanying notes on dismIssals and trials.
The family of Minnie Eppingston express heartfelt thanks for neighbors and friends kindness during the illness and passing of their mother May God's blessings rest upon you all signed by her children and siblings
Obituary notes Isabell Markley Prilliman born March 12 1852 Wells county. Married William Prilliman October 22 1874. Four children with two surviving husband and family. She joined the Christian church about age 14 and lived a devout life. She died March 28 1894 aged 42 years 16 days, leaving a sorrowing family and a faith affirmed by visions of the glory world. Her spirit joined Christ to be better.
Elizabeth Bender Edington was born November 18 1840 in Tuscarawas County Ohio. She died April 12 1894 in Wells County Indiana aged 53 years 8 months and 24 days. She married William Edington August 30 1860 and they had nine children two died in infancy. Her husband died in 1881. She joined the Methodist church young then united with the United Brethren with her husband and remained a devoted Christian until death. Her last words were God take me home. Funeral last Friday at Murray conducted by Rev D W Abbott.
St Templin is on the sick list. Orval Fisher ill with measles recovering rapidly. Schools began Monday the 9th with A F Blocher teaching. Loraine Stroud kicked by a horse and unable to work. Mole Hill school east of here opened last week under Miss Hazel Rhine from Jay county. Expresses desire that both saloons be sunk as a blessing to Nottingham residents.
Peter Gdeeler offers thirty black Poland China sows for private sale two miles south of Newville. Ages range from eleven months to two years, with some currently bred and others soon to be bred. Cash or credit terms available, in good condition and advertised by the owner.
Regular examination of applicants for teachers license will be held the last Saturday of each month at the Central School Building. Applicants not personally known to the superintendent must present a certificate of good moral character from a school trustee or other school officer. Fifty cents library fee. Applicants must present themselves for work not later than 9:00 a.m. Ronr. W. STINE, 25th County Supt.
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