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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1894
Page
6
Portland Sun reports Geo W King killed a large lynx on Christmas day between Camden and Bluffton in the Maple swamp using a Winchester. Hunters say the area hosts a larger unknown animal. livestock losses include pigs and sheep. The swamp is described as a perilous, concealed lair for dangerous wildlife.
Portland readers saw eight papers start six weeks ago, all promising lasting circulation. Now only four remain as papers fail to cover expenses. The Sun notes field size, energy, and funds as keys to survival, while experience teaches empty pockets despite ambition.
City council met with mayor clerk and all members present. Accounts approved including 75.25 for school bonds interest and various utility and labor charges. A water works report and electric plant reports were requested. A resolution set water rates for the courthouse at 7 cents per thousand gallons for three years starting June 1, 1893 with similar sidewalk and jail rates. water to the mountain free. A contract to formalize the resolution was to be drawn.
The street commissioner is to clear a Perry street box between Wiley and Studabaker on North Main. The streets committee will inspect the South Main drain by Roger’s property and the North Main sidewalk by Kenagy mill with full power to act. The city attorney will draft a resolution to compel L E W railroad to install street lights at Wabash and Cherry crossings. A clerk notice demands removal of unused telephone poles within 30 days. Council adjourned.
Johnson Kansas December 28 reader Jamers A Gavin writes in to Bluffton Banner about weather and crops. He notes years of reading and paying for the paper for forty years and includes a $1.50 payment for another year. He reports dryness, light crops, wheat failures, but recent rain and snow improving ground. He praises a mild winter and good condition of horses and cattle on the prairie.
A hog vanished from J. J. Pribble’s farm and reappeared after seven weeks encased in a straw stack. The stubborn animal crawled out skeletal yet alive, having gnawed space between old and new straw to escape. The tale, relayed by a Ely citizen, highlights hog tenacity and prompts further such reports.
For sale a valuable saw mill in Tocsin Indiana set up and ready to run. It includes a heavy double saw rig long carriage three head blocks Knights dogs under dog rip and cut off saws large engine and boiler good building loading docks and private railroad switch. Will sell on time or trade for a good farm. Address or call on Jere North Bluffton Ind 5214.
The tale of John Gilpin arose when poet William Cowper, afflicted by religious melancholy, was amused by Lady Austen's anecdote about Mr Beyer an eminent linen draper. He rewrote it in one night, a tale resembling Commodore Trunnion in Peregrine Pickle. Beyer died in 1791 aged 98.
110 acre farm on a gravel road two miles north of Bluffton Indiana with two large barns and various outbuildings. Wind pump and nearly all land in cultivation. Offered on easy terms with 1500 cash and balance up to ten years with prepayment option. Contacts: Mock and Simmons Bluffton and Holstein and Barrett Indianapolis. Plus a wartime medical ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills.
Chicago reports the jury finds Patrick Eugene John Prendergast guilty of murder with death penalty. The scene shows the condemned man trembling as clerk reads the verdict and jurors confirm the ruling. A January rumor of possible suicide is denied by guards.
Fresno report says noted bandit Chris Evans escaped from jail after his wife Mrs Evans forced the jailer to release him A city marshal John D Morgan attempted arrest and was shot though not seriously hurt Evans had been sentenced to life for first degree murder in the Simpson's flat case A waiter Ed Morel aided the escape by bringing supper and complying with the armed demand as Evans and his wife fled with two others
Hood's Sarsaparilla is described as prepared from sarsaparilla and other herbs by a unique process, claimed to possess curative powers not found in other medicines and to effect remarkable cures when other preparations fail. Hood's Pills are said to cure biliousness. The text also cites Phaylius of Crotona leaping fifty six feet in a standing bound as ancient authority.
Cornelia Louisiana story notes lifelong constipation and biliousness. after using Simmons Liver Regulator, the writer claims relief and renewed ability to work. Advertisement promotes powder or liquid forms sold by druggists with dry or water-mixed preparation. A battleground artillery statistic from Waterloo reports 9,467 rounds fired, roughly one per French soldier killed.
An advertisement extols a powder that allegedly prevents colic and inflammation in horses and increases milk and cream in cows by a third. It sells in fall 25 cent packages through J. E. Sturgis, with trials and refunds offered. The note also mentions historical battle losses and European war mobilization costs in a dated newspaper style.
Morris English Stables Liniment promises to cure lameness sprains bunches sweeney galls puffs pulls scratches callouses cuts and flesh wounds of every description. Safe prompt and economical, 25c and 1.00. Sold by J. E. Sturgis. Craft's Distemper and Cough Cure also advertised with doses and price 50c. Sold by J. E. Sturgis.
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