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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1894
Page
7
A dense mix of city callers to the office and notices from Bluffton area township residents, including names such as Jacob Lesh Andrew Miller and J F Kreb. It lists ads from Marquart & Son’s and J E Sturgis Drug, updates on subscriptions, local events and school matters, plus a Castoria testimonial and a Mills oration recital at Penneville Gazette.
The article argues that steady advertising and energy prevent dull seasons in trade. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is cited as rapidly curing colds and croup boosting demand, with endorsements from Pontius & Son Cameron Ohio Jas M Queen Johnston West Usa B F Jones Winona Miss. The 50 cent bottles are sold by Col C Deam.
Boston Jan 1 One of historys most unique clubs held its 50th annual session at Youngs hotel. The Mystic Five formed in 1853 in Concord New Hampshire met yearly with wives as guests to attend weddings and funerals of each other. All members married for years ten plates at each supper but one chair vacant due to Mrs Hurd death. A ruby pin marks membership and wine has never been served. After last nights supper the group decided to end the century old record and never meet again. The nearest parallel was an English club of 12 meeting nearly 20 years until death ended it.
A Washington dispatch reports administration circles expect the president to withdraw Hornblower of New York from nomination to the supreme court. A top Democratic insider says the president deems Hornblower unconfirmable and will substitute Olney for the judgeship, move Bissell to Olney’s post, and place Josiah Quincy as postmaster general.
In New York on January 1 Albert Schock rode to the front of the six day bicycle race covering 1,600 miles and holding a lead of over 100 miles over the next closest rider.
Providence January 1 The Globe National Bank was robbed of twenty thousand dollars. Authorities search for Teller William A Bennett who disappeared after the crime. The case involves missing funds and an active manhunt as investigators review security footage and witness statements. Collaboration with state and federal agencies is expected as the investigation continues.
Omaha, Jan 1. John Cummings, his mother in law, wife and baby died in a house fire. Evidence suggests Cummings set a lamp and barred the door, trapping the family inside as he allegedly attempted escape. he had been in poor health.
The Dutch steamer La Flandre arrived at St Jenna N F reporting its port bow crushed and compartments flooded after a collision with the British steamer Cyprenes. Cyprenes bows were driven into the foremast and flooded. it sank in three hours with 27 crew saved.
Daniel Healy, divorced for two years, sought to greet his ex wife in Chicago on New Year’s day. She ordered him out and tried to smoke him out, but left when her attempt failed. She sent an attendant to eject him and he was knocked down. Healy returned later and was fatally shot in the groin by Mrs Healy. She was arrested. Marrity Health Update Denied. Philadelphia official dismisses rumors of chairman Harrity’s serious illness and says a vacation will suffice. Newby Case Record Reviewed in Springfield. Judge Cramer examined the file and plans to forward to Justice Allen for possible supreme court review. National Wool Growers Meet Set for Canon, Pa. Jan 17. Wool growers to discuss industry decline with speeches by Judge William Lawrence Major Pickler and others.
Jan 2 Curiaco reports Jackson Park opened to the public with Midway relics accessible. Gates removed turnstiles down guards retired. Large crowds overflowed Stony Island avenue as relics were looted including samira and Jap teaboniss east of the fisheries building. Police intervened as frantic seekers climbed structures.
Major E G Rathbone denies leading any Harri son renomination organization amid dispatch reports and visits by Russell Harrison. He asserts no booming movement exists and says he is not involved. Also notes Rose and Charles Coughlin reportedly reconcile and Rose persuades Charley’s first wife to drop divorce action.
Lowe Massachusetts January 2 a ten per cent reduction was announced yesterday at Lowell Manufacturing affecting 2000 employees. Woolen weavers in the city are alarmed by the carpet mills cut and fear further cuts. Carpet mill weavers discuss strike amid the tension.
H A Walker of Ogden Utah urges parents to buy Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children noting its safety and reliable relief from colds and whooping cough. He recommends the 50 cent bottles sold by C C Deam.
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