Protection Question in Tariff Faces Indiana Oil Field
Congressman Martin argues the 10 percent tariff on crude oil would not protect Indiana oil producers, using Treasury data and export figures to show a larger U S export value than imports. He questions benefits of the Wilson tariff and pledges further study before voting. Also notices on Liberty Union election and a local wood products advert.
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Washington, D. C
Banner
Indiana
Congressional
Butler County
Russia
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Evans
Treasury Department
Major McKinley
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
Aln. Martin
Bluffton Schools Praised for Unity and Progressive Teaching
A visit to Bluffton public schools highlights strong parental support and a disciplined, innovative system under Supt Burris. Teachers collaborate weekly on core aims, study methods, and pupil assessment, fostering interest and loyalty amid reforms and new charting of student progress. The piece closes with a call to a Democratic tariff reform meeting in Peru Indiana.
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Bluffton
Central School
Washington Park
Supt
Burris
Commenius
Pestalozzi
Froebel
Brosseau
Jocke
Spencer
Herbart
Tragic Chester Child Dies From Kitchen Accident
Charley Perry son of Eugene and Martha Perry of Chester Town ship died after a December accident when a stick trapped under a sewing machine toppled a pan of hot water onto him. Born October 24 1890 he died December 13 1993 at age 3 years 1 month 19 days. Funeral at Chester Center December 15 with Rev. W. H. Turney officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery. The family thanks friends for kindness during the illness.
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Charley
Eugene
Martha Perry
Chester Township
Charles
Chester Center
W. H. Turney
Odd Fellows
Simmons Liver Regulator praised as universal remedy
Testimony extols Simmons Liver Regulator for constipation head aches and dyspepsia relief without pain. Describes the medicine as pleasant to taste harmless for children and endorsed by physicians including W. F. Parx of Tracy City Tenn.
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Simmons
W. F. Parx
M. D
Tracy City
Tenn
Final reports and judgments from the county court
Exparte C C Starr final report by drainage commissioner. Real estate sales to pay debts reported and approved. Numerous judgments entered including McCleery estate claim 947.74 and Weiswood Gentis 121.10. Public notices on estates and claims list multiple amounts and dismissions. New oil company organized with 3900 acres leased and three test wells planned. local editorials and notices follow.
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Exparte
Jacob Gentis
Welty & Mason
Frank Craig
James B. Field
Et al
C. C. Sixbey
Jamuel Bender
Peter P. Pierce
John Studabaker
James B. Woods
Sarah A Johns
Nancy Pat
En McBride
Same
Martin
Justus, Rogers & Co. Reo. S. Ogden Estate
J.T. Cloud & Son
Thomas Barnthouse
Harrison
Lancaster
Rockcreek
Liberty
Robt. C. Reynolds
Ancient Britons used pond punishment in legal rulings
An odd excerpt notes drowning as a favored punishment in ancient Britain. It promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cleansing healing salve for burns, cuts, bruises, chapped hands, and piles, attributed to C. C. Deam.
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de Witt
C.C. Deam
Blanket horses in cold weather warns farmers and teamsters
A call to protect horses from cold, noting cruelty and owner benefits. Includes quotes from T F Anthony ex Postmaster and a Bluffton dealer, plus reflections on honesty, youth, sun time versus clock time, and holiday gift guidance emphasizing practical presents.
Notice of Insolvency in the Platt Estate
In the Wells Circuit Court case No 516 the judge on December 11 1893 found the estate of James L Platt deceased insolvent to pay debts and liabilities. Creditors are notified to file claims for allowance with the court clerk at Bluffton Indiana. A OPPENHEIM Clerk.
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James L. Platt
Wells
Bluffton Indiana
A. Oppenheim
Nancy Cooper
Martin & Ejichhorn
Indiana
Sereby Biven
Wells Circuit Court
Bluffton
Ind
Biufton
Hols A Oppenheim
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Man Martin
Liberty Union Society
Olz
Clover Leaf
Muncie
Shoemaker Bros
Bill
Zoa Phora
Tariff Reform Association
Democratic Tariff Reform Association
Eleventh
Peru
D. W. Krisher
O. W. Whitelock
Circuit Court
G. F. McFarren
Alexander Lee
Webb & Coandell
Mary A. Blick
F. P. Pratt
Wm. J. McAfee
George
Ogden
Wm. M. Hamilton
John W. Foughty
John H. Hoover
Elizabeth M. Lepper
I. N. Hatteld
F.S. Naus
Mary A. Raver
Joseph Raver
Rosa E. Bennett
Samuel F. Shumaker
Frederick Young
Christian Brody
Thomas H. Young
State of
Chas. Wickersham
New Oil Company
Wm. Moyer
Nottingham Township
Paris
Hamburg
India
Europe
Mort Justus
Colorado Springs
Col
E. Y. Sturgis
Morna
E. C. Remington
The
International Business College
Ft. Wayase
T. S. Staples
Washington and
Calhoun
Germany
C. Deam
U.S. Gov’t
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
L. J. Karns
Auburn Dispatch
Ashbaucher’s Gallery
North Main Street
Bluffton, Ee
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Ulysses Hinnicutt
Elizabeth J. Hunnicntt
Wells County
A. Oppenaheum
Sts . Clerk Wells Circuit Court
Watson
Mock & Simmons
Vaan
Joseph Burns
Fairbank
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