Political debate over tariffs and pensions in Ohio and nation
The piece criticizes Republican positions on the McKinley tariff and pensions, notes Lawrence T. Neavis as a possible McKinley foe in Ohio, and discusses Senate and House actions on finance. It cites Judge Lochren, the National Tribune, and Senator Voorhees proposing notes against bonds, highlighting partisan blame and ongoing legislative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lochren
The
National Tribune
Tribune
Congress
House
Senate
Voorbees
Senate Finance Committee
Democratic Platform and Farm Prices Critique of Republican Policies
A historical letter denounces the McKinley tariff and Sherman act as class legislation while urging equal value for gold and silver. It cites price trends for wheat and wool, references 1883 Bluffton data, and accuses Republican editors of unpatriotic stance amid postbellum financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-First Congress
Indiana Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed State Weather Effects
The IndianaCrop Bulletin notes above normal temperatures and sunshine with a drought ending in the south on the 10th by storms, and widespread rains on the 11th boosting corn. Northern central regions show better prospects, but uplands and sandy soils ruined. late potatoes suffer drought and potato bugs. Fruit crops remain scarce. pastures dry and stock water scarce, impacting livestock feeding.
Wells county G A R to attend encampment parade
G A R members and other soldiers from Wells County plan departure for a national encampment on September 4. The grand parade on September 5 is limited to in good standing G A R members, urging reinstatement and mustering into county Posts to march in the Indiana representation. Special badges have been adopted and blue outfits with bead buttons are encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Indiana
Comrades Prepare for Grand Encampment at No 29 School
School building No 29 in Indianapolis is secured as quarters with wire cuts for 250 comrades. Members will bring blankets and host regular and special meetings to admit rein statements muster comrades and fully prepare for this grand encampment led by W. H. Stephenson M. M. Justus and J. W. Rovgar Coms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W.H. Stephenson
M. M. Justus
J. W. Rovgar
Bluffton Sunday School Outing Draws 1200 to Marion Soldiers Home
Bluffton and Liberty Center crowds by rail reached 1,236 aboard after adding Liberty Center riders for a six hour visit to the Marion Soldiers' Home. The event featured an open air concert by a 20 piece Home band and praise from Marion papers for Bluffton visitors and organizers led by Fred Boyd and C N Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bluffton
Evening Chronicle
Bluffton Cornet
Grand Musical Event At Methodist Church Dedication
The Methodist Episcopal church choir prepares a grand musical event for October 15 dedication of a new church building. A $3,500 pipe organ will be installed by mid September with a two week setup and an organ recital featuring Clarence Eddy from Chicago. Vocal music will accompany, promising the finest musical event in the region. More details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence Eddy
Chicago
Indianapolis blind institute opens fall term September 18
The Indiana institute for the blind in Indianapolis opens September 18 with capacity near 200 and last year’s attendance of 150. It boasts extensive facilities, music rooms, workshops, dormitories, and a free program funded by the state, aiding blind youths from Indiana in reading, writing, music, and trades. Prof. E. E. Griffith invites inquiries and applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jacob Mays
Anderson
Harry Hackett
Esquire Walpole
Albert Swindler
Montgomery County
Remington
Barbara Whitson
Mattie Reed
Ora Rush
Indiana Institute
Chicago
Congress
W. H. Milburn
Indiana
E. E. Griffith
Institute For the Blind
Ind
Death of John Dougherty in Poneto
John Dougherty died last Saturday night at the home of S. C. Eddington in Poneto. Born in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania in July 1821, he was 67. A former resident of Greenville Ohio, he enlisted in Company F of the 4th Ohio Volunteers at the outbreak of the Civil War. He had lived in Jay county about eight years and with Eddington’s family the past seven. Funeral services were held Monday at Six Mile church with Rev. R. H. Dempsey officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dougherty
S. C. Eddington
Poneto
Westmoreland County
Penn
Greenville
Ohio
Co. F
Ohio Volunteers
Jay County
8. C. Eddington
Eddington
Six Mile Church
R. H. Dempsey
Poneto Methodist Episcopal Church
Indiana Inventors Granted Patents This Week
Reported by C A Snow & Co patent solicitors opposite the U S Patent Office Washington D C. Grants include T P Concannon Winamac ditching machine J M Henderson Salem car coupling F A Hetherington Indianapolis photographic camera H K James and I G Mayer Lawrenceburg combined spring and shackle H A and T W McIntosh Brownsville black sulky J F Mock Muncie brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
C. A. Snow & Co
U.S
T. W. McIntosh
J. F. Mock
Muncie
Trade listings of farm machinery and parts in 19th century
Items include a vehicle shaft iron listed by J. H. Osborne of Union City and a land pulverizer from B. S. Sexson of Cincinnati. Also shown are a wheat scourer by F. M. Teeguar den of Colfax and a saw ing machine by J. D. Shaeffer of Avilla along with a throttle valve from F. and G. H. Van Matre of New Castle.
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J. H. Osborne
Union City
B.S. Sexson
Cincinnati
J. D. Shaeffer
Avilla
F. M. Teeguarden
Colfax
G. H. van Matre
New Castle
Horse medicine promises cure and prevention for distemper
An 50 cent dose product claims to prevent distemper in horses and three to six doses cure influenza coughs pink eye and other catarrhal affections. Sold by C. C. Deam at 31rd. The article notes Russians preserve snow in straw sand and manure heaps to irrigate land in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Deam
Russia
Morris English Stable Liniment advertised for horses and cattle
This two decade old remedy claims to remove lumps, galls, scratches, rheumatism and injuries in horses. Sold by J. E. Sturgis for 25 and 50 cents, with a note on French shoeblacks courting wealthy clients via matrimonial nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
J. E. Sturgis
Dr Wells New Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Dr Wells New Cough Cure as a pleasant prompt remedy for dangerous coughs. Claims proven by trial with sample bottles free and regular bottles priced at 25 cents at J E Sturgis. olts.
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Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis’. Olts
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Avery
Islaup
Neb
Dr. Mules Medical Co
Mikhart
Aveey
W. A. Gutelius
Bluffton Banner
By— P. A. Allen
Williamson Hicock
Matt
Democratic Central Committee
E. C. Vavoin
Lawrence T. Neavis
McKinley
Cleveland
Ohio Patriot
Homestead
Republican Party
Banner
Chronicle
Harrison
Democratic Party
Indiana Crop Bulletin
Com
Liberty Center
Fred Boyd
Supt. C. N. Pratt
Purpeana
Apple
John. Dougherty
Seices
Beta. S
G. F. M’farren
Miless’ and
Snyder
Queens
RILEY
Wihill Sell
Kiswurn
G. Alr
A.W
W. A. Lipkey
West Market ST
B. Martin
G. Plal
Cincinnati, O
France
DeWitt’s Little
Deam
St. Louis
Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad
Clover Leaf
St. Louis Union Depot
C. C. Jenkins
Toledo
J. A. Studabaker
Cele
Osborn Harrow
Turnbull
Exchange Bank
Clarke Medicine Co
Archer Ave
Ill
School OF Shorthan II
Fort Wayne
T. L. Staples
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