Commissioner Lochren defends pensions integrity in National Tribune
Commissioner T Lochren writes to the National Tribune defending the pension system. He dismisses a requested 1000-case fraud test, argues most awards rest on legitimate disability, notes some coast frauds, and describes a board of revision overseeing benefits.
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Commissioner of Pensions
T Lochren
The
National Tribune
Hardihood
Norfolk
New Mexico
Iowa
Ennett
Bureau
Bennett
Tariff changes blamed by few as factories close
A 19th century financial report concludes that less than one percent of shutdowns are due to impending tariff changes. The study covering 210 sites shows about 463,000 workers displaced since June 1, with most closures attributed to weak trade, tight money, or lack of orders rather than tariff fears.
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Hradstreet
Bluffton City Council approves street and water works measures
Bluffton Indiana city council in regular session August 9 1893 approves street improvements on Walnut Perry Cherry Market Marion Williams and Morgan streets and authorizes water works drainage and notices. The body orders notices for Perry Street removal of obstructions and authorizes sidewalk projects and hiring for street crossings. A committee to find a site for filth and garbage disposal is formed. The meeting adjourns to August 14.
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Clark
E.R. Thurston
Krehl
Levi Mock
Liberty Street
South Street
Mulberry Street
Horton Street
City of
Bluffton
Verry Street
Marion
Johnson Streets
Indiana
Walnut Street
Scott Street
Marion Street
Perry Street
Cherry Street
Union Street
Bond Street
Market Street
Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City Railroad
Wabash Street
Williams Street
Miller Street
Morgan Street
Ind
General Assembly
State of Indiana
Eliza A. Louis
Bishop Rademacher
Adaline Gray
Julia Duglay
James C. Miller
Daniel Redding
Jesse Harsh
Cook
Daily News
City of Bluffton
Staver
Clark and Herbst
North and Dougherty
Johnson Street
Meeting at Bluffton City Hall on Wells County Farmers Institute
Notice announces a meeting at Bluffton Indiana city hall on Saturday August 26 1843 at 1 pm to arrange the next Wells County Farmers Institute. vice presidents and others interested urged to attend. by order of the president and secretary Weaver Branson.
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Bluffton
Ind
Wells County Farmers’ Institute
Branson Weaver
Advertised Letters for Local Help and Remedies
Mrs Alla Smith care Mrs Almeda U Freel Miss Addie Long. All the talk in the world will not convince you quickly as one trial of De Witt Witch Hazel Salve for burns, skin affections, and piles. Deam.
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Alla Smith
Almeda U Freel
Addie Long
de Witt
Deam
August Settlement Township Trustees Report to the County Auditor
Township trustees report funds on hand and overdrawn for several townships. Liberty Township shows road fund balance and a special school overdraw, with trustees Chas G Stahl and Kilander noted for service and allowances respectively.
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Jatcison
Kilander
Liberty Township
Chas
Stahl
Chester Township
Luis Tay
K. Mounsey
Rockcreek
Brickley
Union Township
J. A. Walker
Nottingham
Tae el Special Schooh
Hurst
Warrison Township
Lancastre
Jefferson Township
Ryry Township
Jamies McCollum
Bluffton
Ty City
Hatfield estate assets face creditors meeting at Ossian
Assignee T A Doan filed with Clerk Oppenheim a schedule showing assets of the Hatfield estate. Exemptions reduce real estate value. total assets are 27 915 07 with debts around 55 000. Creditors debate replacing property with Hatfield & Son to manage the business at Ossian today.
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T. A. Doan
Oppenheim
Hatfield
Hiram H. Hatfield
Victor M. Hatfield
Hiram Hatfield
W. M. Hatfield
Messrs. Hatfield & Son
Ossian
Look Out For Him Warns Public Of Vanishing Ink Fraud
A notice warns of a fraud using a double fountain pen with ordinary ink on one end and disappearing sympathetic ink on the other. The scam writes an agreement with the vanishing ink, the victim signs with the other end, and the document later fades leaving only a signature to be used for blackmail.
Simmons Liver Regulator Offered as Reliable Remedy
A testimonial declares Simmons Liver Regulator relieves constipation without pain and quickly eases head aches and dyspepsia. The notice endorses the medicine as pleasant to taste and suitable for children, praised by physicians including W Paks of Tracy City Tennessee.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Havere
W Paks
M.D. D
Tracy City
Tenn
President's Message Influences Congress On Silver Bill
President Cleveland's message to Congress is shaping debate on the Sherman silver bill repeal. Democrats in both houses push for quick action and a substitute plan while Republicans seek to split the party. Senate finance committee hearings intensify as bimetalists back repeal with varying coinage ratios.
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Congress
Washington
J. C
Cleveland
House
Senate
Gorman
Rawson
Kay
Vorhees
Blackburn
Senate Committee On Finance
Verhees
Senator Lodge
Bill Fame
Buncombe
Roof Collapse Hits Livery Barn Construction
Last Wednesday afternoon at about five, the rear roof of Harry Deam’s new livery barn collapsed while awaiting final bracing. The fall brought down the brick east and west walls, injuring two workers slightly while most escaped. The accident caused about 250 dollars in damage and delayed work by several days.
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Harry Deam
John Barchler
Ben Rhodes
Licenses to Wed Issued by County Clerk Oppenheim
The county clerk’s office reports additional marriage licenses granted since the first notice. Names listed include James H. Ridgeley to Mary Whites, Hawes to Pada, Myers, Levi F. Huaitinan to Lesie My, Bevington, Jane Crist to Vida Latamore, Albert L. Walker to Meter A. Gray, KaVergne Stevens to Auguste Wents, and Eagar A. Dailey to Anna M. Birches.
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Oppenheim
Hrst
James H. Ridgeley
Mary
Whites¢L rAiGab N
Hawes
Pada
Myers
Levi FP. Huaitinan
Lesie My Bevington
Jane Crist
Vida Latamore
Albert L. Walker
Meter A. Gray
KaVergne Stevens
Auguste Wents
Eagar A. Dailey
Anna ML. Birches
Institute Ends With Record Attendance in Wells County
The Teachers Institute drew exceptional crowds with high interest and discipline. Instructors President Parsons and Prof. Charman earned warm regard as Wells County teachers gained real, lasting benefits for local schools. Also noted are treasury status and teacher enrollment figures. World’s Fair excursion tickets offered one fare round trip via the Clover Leaf Route with trains to Chicago arriving Aug 21. ample return days. advance purchase advised.
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Parsons
Charman
Wells County
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad
Clover Let
Chicago
Uample
Worlh’s Fair
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
OG. C. Jenkins
Toledo, OL
Women at Italian railway yards kept sober to work
A fragment notes women employed at railway switches in Italy to maintain sobriety. It mentions various strange phrases like Pewits Witeb dazel Salve and cites coins and salves claimed to cure sores and other ailments, with unclear connections to the workers.
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Italy
DeWile
Bluffton Youth Detained After Assault on Paper Carrier
A Bluffton excursion party ended with a youth slapping Otto McKeeley as he handed papers. Officers Gross and Watson pursued, recaptured, and jailed him after he escaped toward the river. Before Mayor Moore he claimed the name John Doe but was identified as Jesse Stephenson and held without bond.
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Bluffton
Otto MecFeeley
Waton
Moore
John Doe
Jesse Stephenson
Meri Heceter
Backlen's Arnica Salve for Skin Ailments
Advertises Backlen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains and eruptions. Claims it cures piles or no pay. guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Chas C Leam 40-iy.
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Chas. C. Leam
Strength and Health with Electric Bitters
If you feel weak or unwell try Electric Bitters as a liver stomach and kidney aid. The remedy promises relief from sick headaches and improved function of key organs. One trial is said to convince. Large bottles 50 cents at Chas C Deam's drug store.
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Duo Grippe
Chas. C. Deam
Dr Ning's New Discovery Claims Swift Grippe Cure
During grippe seasons, users of Dr Ning's New Discovery reportedly recover quickly and avoid aftereffects. The remedy is said to aid throat chest and lung illnesses and even chronic asthma, with free trial bottles available at C. C. Deam's drug store.
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Ning
C. C. Deam
Estore
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Board of Revision
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S Bender
Lee
Matson
Bergdoll
Johiston
H Mettler
Kathi
Plessinger
Draggiste
ZOA Prora Medicine CO
HL G. Colman, Bee’y
Kalamazoo, Mich
Matfield
Leaven
United States
ROYAL
the Institute
Febis
Total
Aedts
Tom
Ee Salud
Pneollalent
Femaies
Backlen
Strength and Health
la Grippe
Ole
Ashbaucher Bros
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