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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1894
Page
7
A mixed batch of small-town items from Decatur and nearby areas notes winter wear sales at Snyder's and Hood's Sarsaparilla promotions, a judge's homecoming from Indianapolis, a baby on the way for the Studabaker family, and geese heading north signaling spring. Local sermons, community events, seed sales, and store remodeling are also highlighted along with health ads for Castoria and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
A chronological column notes storms in the Black Sea, riot indictments in Pennsylvania, pension frauds in Tennessee, a drowning accident in Selma, and deaths including Colonel Taylor in St Paul. Also covered are legal wins on refinery absorption, Florida Lottery claims, mine explosions, shootings in Chicago, and political maneuvers in Oklahoma and New Jersey. February items highlight robberies, drownings, and notable trials across several states.
William B. Coleman sued his ex wife Cordelia Coleman in a highly watched damage case. The jury awarded Coleman 2350 dollars after a bitter dispute that followed their divorce and a history of alleged property damage and at least one poisoning claim.
In Lebanon Indiana February 6 Fred Hall a Black man who assaulted Mrs Ackern was returned from Indianapolis, pleaded guilty and sentenced to 21 years. A mob surrounded the prisoner during transfer but sheriffs and businessmen forced through to escort him to the train. The day sparked violent unrest never before seen in Lebanon.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee for perfect satisfaction or refund. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Charles C. Deam.
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