Red Seal to Island Park and local notices
A jumble of local items lists events at Island Park with Bishop J H Vincent visiting August 1 and 2, mentions George Hammerhouse visiting, and notes sales at One Price Cash Clothing House. Includes farm crops optimism in Wells County, a janitor appointment at Central and High schools, a new law firm F C Dailey and J B Stevens, and marriage of Lucy Klinck to Chester Thorpe. Also promotes washable suits and shoes at discount prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Klinck
Chester Thorpe
C. A. Wade
Mrs. Thorpe
Columbian Addition
Biaffton
Cash
Ossian News Summary and Civic Notes Highlight Local Events
Kasegur on Eachamine back to this city leaves saloon equipment for future disposal at Ossian. K P lodge elected officers C W Eichhorn vice C W H Bennett Prelate H E Bartlemay M of A H M Kapp M of F Fred McBride M of F M J Clear installing officer A Oppenheim. Platform memorial at Methodist church for late French President Carnot with addresses by Judge Dailey Wilson and Supt. Burris. G W Drumm Jr of Curryville reports Drumm brothers hardwood lumber business thriving. Fourth of July customs prompt early press release. edition published a day early due to patriotic celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasegur
Ossian
K. of P. Lodge
Methodist Church
President Carnot
French Republic
Dailey
Wilson
Supt
Burris
G. W. Drumm Jr
Curryville
Drumm Brothers
Pleasant Surprise Party Near City for Lewis Arnold
Last Wednesday at Henry E Cobburns home southeast of the city a surprise party honored Lewis Arnold before his departure to Magley Adams county to take charge of Robt Case general store. About 100 neighbors and friends attended the event, with cream and cake refreshing the guests. Arnold expressed thanks for the kind demonstration and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Cobburn
Lewis Arnold
Magley
Adams County
Robt, Case
Arnold
Painful accident at Vera Cruz saw mill injures Falk
Last Friday William Falk suffered a severe injury at a north Vera Cruz saw mill while moving lumber. His right hand was cut deeply between two fingers and his elbow was fractured. He was taken to Thr. Cook's office and treated by Dr. Hatfield. healing will be slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Falk
Vera Cruz
Falk
Cook
Hatfield
A New Enterprise Opens Bluffton Business School
Prof. Chas FE Weller, president of Sesmour and Greensburgh Business College, will open a six months school in Bluffton on July 11 in prohibition hall Studabaker block N Main street. It offers thorough courses in shorthand and bookkeeping with a home study option to save money for local youth. Special monthly payment prices available to the first twenty five enrollees. information by Charles C. Crixe Bluffton Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. FE Weller
Sesmour and Greensburgh
Cnns. C. Crixe
Bluffton
Ind
The Firecracker Mania of a Wealthy Man and a Boyhood Tale
A narrator riffs on the enduring charm of firecrackers from childhood to adulthood. He recalls a rich businessman who sneaks firecrackers into birthday celebrations, describing the jubilant Fourth of July frenzy, the shared joy with neighborhood boys, and a memory of his father splitting a lone pack with John Strait’s store. The piece blends nostalgia with a portrait of social contrast and communal celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Pipe Creek
John Strait
Strait
Young Strait
Satisfied Customer Plans Five Dozen Boxes of Crackers
The narrator speaks of exceeding last year by ordering five dozen boxes, inviting a friend who shares the same street to join in the celebration with other boys to burn through his sixty boxes of fine crackers. I. D. Marsauai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Marsuaui
Bluffton Post Office Sees Rapid Growth Raises Salary
Postmaster Gatelius reports Bluffton postal business grew to 6089.13 for year ending March 31 1894 from 5321.02 prior year, warranting a salary increase from 1700 to 1800. Eight quarterly figures show steady rise from 1892 to 1894 reflecting local commerce and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatelius
Post Office
Washington
Bluffton
Niagara Falls Excursion by Lake Erie & Western R R
An 1894 excursion offer details travel from Indiana to Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo and Niagara Falls with side trips to Lewiston Toronto Thousand Islands and Chautauqua Lake. Tickets issued for August 2 to 7 with off train reductions and car accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western K. . Will
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Peora
Wayne
Bloomington
Muncie
KaFayette
Connersville
Michigan City
Rushville
Indianapolis
New Castle
Tipton
CambridgeC'y
Lima
Fremont
Sandusky
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Garfield
Lake Erie & Western R R
C. F. Daly
Ind
Notice of Election at North Furniture Company
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders to elect a director will be held at the factory office in Bluffton between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the first Monday of August 1894. Secretary C. M. Miller signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North Furniture Company
Bluffton
C. M. Miller
Castoria Recited: A Parent’s Trusted Remedy Through The Ages
An old advertising snippet traces Castoria as a trusted remedy for a child from infancy through adulthood, noting repeated use for ailments from sickness to teething and even during pregnancy experiences, reflecting marketing reach.
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Lead Co
Strate Lead CO
New York
Cincinnati
Seventh and Freeman Avenue
Dailey, the Dentist
Island Park
J. H. Vincent
George Hammerhouse
Wells County
Dick Hunter
One Price Cash Clothing House
F.C. Dailey
Karns Drug Store
Forst Bros. & Cummins
Forst Brothers
RE. H. Cummins
Iianner
Mearren
Gee Whee Cash Clothier
Pitcher’s Castoria
W. Jackson
Sim Smith
Tom Dooley
Bucy
Der
Oxford Gr
Crooklyn
Cantos Sanz
New York City
Enwin T. Panpre
19Th Street
Tta Ave
Tex Cerrace Company
Meunar Srager
Cers
W.L. Douglas
W. E. Douglas
I FL M'Parren
Hammond
Deam’s
Ledice
W. A. Gutelius
Lake Erie & Western
K. R
Castoria
Mia
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