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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1893
Page
4
Governor Matthews selects Judge Dailey of Indianapolis to fill the vacancy on the state supreme bench caused by Judge Olds's retirement. The move, long expected, is hailed by Dailey's supporters and praised as a county milestone for Wells.
The piece argues public confidence recovering after efforts to spark panic fail. It notes silver's fixed value vs other goods, compares production values of iron coal oats corn wheat and hen product, and mentions Indiana’s World’s Fair representation and Washington summer climate and congressional session plans.
The article notes the death of Supreme Court Justice Blatchford at age 73, recalls his 1882 appointment by President Arthur, and discusses tariff policy's impact on wheat and wool prices since 1888. It also criticizes a Kokomo ban on the Chicago Sunday Sun and reflects on extra session notice practices from early congresses.
A massive tower blaze at the World's Fair grounds trapped firemen who leaped 100 feet to the main roof as the tower collapsed. Dozens died or were seriously injured. the fire consumed the six hundred carload cold storage and ice outfit, with twenty thousand spectators watching.
Wells county records the death of William B. Merriman born November 22 1816 in Wayne County Ohio married Elizabeth Knight in 1838 and moved to Wells County in 1851 He died yesterday morning after a six week battle with typhoid fever at his Riverside Avenue residence He left six children Lucinda Dailey Mary Ann Petee Ezra Mason Almira Davis and William Henry and survives a large extended family across several counties.
The funeral took place this afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. W. W. Hicks officiating. The remains were interred at Fairview Cemetery.
Rain was sparse and temperatures high with much sunshine. Wheat threshing and cutting underway across regions with good yield. hay harvest complete and excellent. Oats ripening and beginning harvest. corn and potatoes in good condition but need rain soon. Tobacco strong in the south with potential for a large quality crop. fruit scarce.
Reverend J E Weir announced his resignation after morning services and the congregation will vote next Sunday. He has accepted a call to a church in Fort Morgan Colorado and his wife has been in poor health, with a move hoped to benefit her.
A Junior Endeavor convention opens yesterday at the Christian church and runs through today with representation from Bluffton Warren Montpelier and Raton churches. The event features special songs from each society, addresses by Rev Clery and wife Rev Reynolds of Burkey Ohio May F McReynolds of Franklinton NC and several recitations by the children.
Three trains daily in each direction run from Bluffton Marion Wells Huntington Crant Howard to Indianapolis with morning departures from Bluffton at 5 36 a m and Marion at 6 37 a m. Arrive Indianapolis 10 20 a m and depart 1 20 p m return to Marion 7 10 p m Bluffton 8 15 p m. See Clover Leaf ticket agent for details. Co C Jenkins Gen Pass Agent Toledo Ohio.
After repairing their damaged building the Freser & Son blacksmiths announce readiness to take on all repair work from the old stand on West Market Street for old and new customers. They request debts be paid promptly and invite patrons to visit. Also mentions excursion tickets from T xt U. & WE. C. stations and a note about Arctic whales not migrating south due to heat intolerance.
Transfers show numerous property dealings including Blair to Wa Haven in Nottingham P25, Pate to Mieee wie tent Joe Maria Shimer to James, and Netterfield to Ellen Brinnen in Jefferson township. Several courtly parcels move among Tribolet, Abbott, Shoemaker, Nash, Croy, Engle, and others across Lancaster and Notting ham townships with values noted from 80 to 1400 dollars.
The piece notes Italians favor fried wood serpents as a dainty in Rome Florence and Naples and Parisian lower classes eat fried snakes palmed off as eels. It suggests even the poor would eat horse mule donkey or dog meat without protest if shown the deceit.
The tomb of Noah is placed in Nakhtchevan on the Ararat plain beside ruined fortress walls. A rain drenches the area and the scene is carpeted with remnants of former grandeur.
Dealers guarantee Dr Wells is cure and refund money if not satisfactory. Price 25 cents with trial bottles free at J E Sturgis. The text then shifts to a note about the smallest tree in Great Britain, an awart willow growing on Ben Lomond reaching two inches in height.
An 19th century ad touts Morris' English Stable Liniment as a universal remedy for lameness sprains sweeney galls puffs pull evils scratches cuts and flesh wounds. It claims superiority in safety economy and speed with prices listed and sold by J E Sturgis. Also notes a Liberette Band concert by Presqus Isle Band Orchestra on July 16 at 2 00 p m and a Clover Leaf Route excursion sale to Toledo with limited tickets and early purchase urged.
The notice states Bruce McCloud is appointed administrator of Amanda D. Jackson of Wells County. The estate is to be settled. OPPENHEIM, Clerk, Wells Court.
The electric railway has penetrated the Pirolese mountains with a projected twenty seven mile road between Riva and Pinzolo.
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