Bluffton City Council Approves Water Contract and Repairs
Bluffton council in regular session approves water works payments to Crandall Packing and others. A key contract with T St L & KC railroad grants water at 250 yearly with terms, including meter usage and ten year limit, plus a separate 30 annual for washing passenger coaches. Widened actions include embankment leveling on Williams street and severing Picket's Run referred to streets committee.
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Crandall Packing Co
Standard Oil Co. “Electric L. P
Evening News
Karna & Kapp
P. Desa
Bluffton
Joseph Metuler
James R. Johnston
Ooo
William Rathitt
Hose Co
M. W. Walbert
City of
T. St. L. & K. C. Railroad Company
Lluffton
A. I. Mills
T. St. L. & K.C. Railroad Company
T. St. L. & K. Railroad Company
Clark
John North
Williams Street
Staver
Miller
Appointment of Judge Joseph I Dailey to the Supreme Bench
Multiple Indiana newspapers report Governor Matthews appointing Judge Joseph I Dailey of Bluffton to the state supreme bench to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Olds resignation. Dailey, 49, formerly of Huntington and Wells counties, is praised as capable, upright, and well known in Wabash and Laurange counties.
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Matthews
Judge Dailey
Supreme Bench
Olds
Dailey
Bluffton
Muncie
Joseph S. Dailey
Judge Daily
Huntington and
Wells County
Wabash
Wabash Times
Decatur Democrat
Matthew
Supreme Court
Joe” Dailey
Pulaski County
Indianapolis
J. 8. Daily
Knox Democrat
Joseph I. Dailey
Wells
Laurange County
Sleventh
Marion
Jailey
Powers That Be
Pension Reforms Highlight Capital Dispatch
From Washington and Wells County notes, pension dissents surface as democrats push for cuts. Pension examiners reduce $72 monthly pensions to $17 and $23 for two cases, prompting acceptance and no appeals. Secretary Morton limits Weather Bureau work to daily forecasts, sparking debate. Wells County teachers institute announced at Bluffton August 7 with instructors Parsons and Charman.
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Wasmincroyx
Washington
Board of Examiners
Pension Voice
Morton
Weather Bureau
Geological
Coast Survey
Senator Voorhees
Congress
Representative Wilson
West Virginia
Ways and Means Committee
House
Springer
Wilson
Ways and Means
Crisp
Representative Wheeler
Alabama
Cleveland
Carlisle
Rainmaker in Goodland Faces Damages Suit Over Storm
A Kansas rainmaker A B Montgomery claims to have caused a cloudburst that destroyed farmer James Butler's wheat and ruined a Santa Fe line, killing an engineer. Butler and the engineer’s widow sue for damages. trials loom and Montgomery may be estopped from denying responsibility.
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Kansas
Goodland
Kan
James Butler
Santa Fe
A. B. Montgomery
Butler
Montgomery
Notting ham farmer badly hurt in horse accident
Warren Dickason, a young farmer of Nottingham township, was thrown from a horse last Wednesday. He suffered a severe scalp wound and injuries to the shoulder, cheek and neck. He was found unconscious but revived by a physician and is expected to recover despite serious injuries.
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Warren Dickason
Nottingham Township
Jacob Dickason
Full house for Mullen's show with strict morals
Evening Eye reports a crowded evening performance with no gambling or shell game activity. The show was conducted on a strictly moral basis, and the shell man and his brother robbers were not involved. The Bluffton notice notes a later appearance on July 28.
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Mullen
Ill
Evening Eye
Bluffton
Postoffice Moves to Remodeled Curry Building Room
Next Saturday evening the post office will be moved to the south room of the Curry building. The room has been remodeled with a lowered door at street level and a glass front altered to fit the new use. The space is larger and will include the Curry bank safe for valuables.
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Curry
Curry Bank
Grant Judge Appointed to Supreme Bench by Gov Matthews
Judge Dailey of Bluffton was named by Gov Matthews to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Olds. The announcement came late last night and affects the Wells county area.
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Dailey
Bluffton
Supreme Bench
Gov. Matthews
Olds
Wells County
How's Your Liver Promotes Health and Mood
An old advertisement extols Liver Regulator for torpid liver and digestive issues. It links constipation to headaches and lethargy, claiming the formula restores health and happiness with extraordinary efficacy. W. J. McElroy of Macon Georgia endorses its effectiveness.
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Simmons Liver
W. J. McElroy
Macon
Court martial sentences impose discipline on militia officers
The Governor announced rulings on last Thursday. Captain Montgomery is dishonorably discharged with 0.5 costs. Lieut Sawyer pays 14.54. Lieut Nolan fined 20 plus 11.75 costs. All, barred from future military office. Disciplinary severity deemed essential to maintain order and state expenditures on the institution.
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Montgomery
Sawyer
Nolan
Surprise honor for Jacob Kreps by old neighbors
Last Wednesday evening Jacob Kreps, formerly of Kreps, received a cordial surprise from his former neighbors and friends. About a year ago he moved to Linn Grove with plans that are not fully stated in the text.
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Jacob Kreps
Kreps
Linn Grove
Neighbors Welcome Kreps Back To Old Home
Mr Kreps returned from an errand to his daughter’s and found about a hundred self invited guests at his old place. They shared ice cream and cake, making a pleasant social evening. The Kreps expressed gratitude for the warm homecoming from longtime neighbors and friends.
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Kreps
Mr. Kreps
Wm. French
Mrs. Kreps
Prospective Canning Plant Nearing Full Readiness
A local canning factory director says preparations are complete. About sixty to seventy acres of tomatoes and similar land of corn are growing with harvests due in three to four weeks for corn and a week or two for tomatoes. Prospects look strong for an immense crop if favorable weather holds.
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Ban- Ner
Local Notes Include Wheat Yield and Community Events
Farmers report cutting finished with wheat averaging about twenty bushels per acre. Miss Emma McCurdy of Bluffton visited nearby, and Mary Kreps wed Shelley, daughter of Jacob Kreps. Jacob Kreps reclaimed town citizenship as Mrs. Bosart and family attended a funeral in Mayley. An oil well here was a failure. Oliver Linn visits the World’s Fair this week.
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Emma McCurdy
Bluffton
Fred Grottscala
Oliver Linn
Mary Kreps
Shelley
Jacob Kreps
Linn
North Furniture Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice of Election for the North Furniture Company stockholders is issued for the annual director election. The meeting will be held at the factory office in Bluffton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Monday of August 1895. Secretary 2812 C. M. Miller signs.
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The
North Furniture Company
Bluffton
C. M. Miller
Health and Happiness Honey of igs Advert
Health and Happiness. Honey of igs is the queen of all cathartes syrups or pids. One anticipates its taking with pleasure. It relieves kidneys and fever and restores health. Ladies and children prefer it. Doetees and druggists recommend it. The Fig Honey Co of Chicago advertise Try a bottle one cent a dose. J.E. Sauneais, Agent.
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Fig Honey Co
Chicago
Guy
J.E. Sauneais
Judge Dailey Receives Widespread Approval for Appointment
Congratulatory telegrams and letters from across the state pour in for Judge Dailey as acceptance of his appointment to the Supreme Bench gains broad praise. Messages come from prominent lawyers and leading business and professional figures, with the press similarly approving the choice. The judge will assume his seat on the Supreme Bench under these favorable auspices.
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Dailey
Supreme Berch
Weather and community notes from Craigville
Weather hot and dry with a grand Saturday rain that damaged some crops. The Sunday School reports strong growth while the Y P C E meets midweek at Oakland church. Local events include Mrs Steman visiting and return to Elida. Wheat in stock and oats ready for the machine. chimney blown down and fences damaged. Myrtle Miller visiting near Geneva. Richard Cochran and spouse reportedly separated after seventh parting.
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Oakland Church
Steman
Elida
Ohio
John
Wm. Miller
Peter Hetrick
Bert Reed
Myrtle Miller
Geneva
Adams County
Richard Cochran
H. M. Gilliland
Clinton
Henry
Tocsin
Death notices and local oddities from Adams county scene
Walter and Winnie Reed visit the World’s Fair for a couple of weeks. A death report arrives Saturday night at eleven for Jacob Baker, a respected elder in Adams county near Decatur. A bee dog story and milk shake tooth remark add local quirk as the mercury nears ninety five.
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Walter
Winnie Reed
Jacob Baker
Adams County
Decatur
Dave Pierce
Ben John
John Kibles
Mercury
Advertising salve promises cure or money back
Claim for a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and skin eruptions and even piles. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Chas C Deam 49 ly.
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Chas. C. Deam
Dr King’s New Discovery Trial Offer Promises Refund
An advertisement promises a money back refund if Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and chest troubles fails after a fair trial. Trial bottles are free at C C Deam.
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Dr. King
C. C. Deam
Electric Bitters Leads in Pure Medical Tonic Sales
A leading tonic praised for stomach liver and kidney ailments. It claims to cure sick headache indigestion and constipation and drive malaria from the system. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by C C Deam.
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Cc. C. Deam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Proceedings
City Council
County Institute
Wells County Teachers’ Institute
W. W. Parsons
A. St. Charman
State Normal School
Vories
Pres.’arsons
Charman
Pres
Parsons
County Association
DeGarmo
Webster and
Burke
W.te
Erenmorn
Dollaer
Tettere
Zoa-Phora Gedionie HL
G. Copan
Grant
the Canning Factory
Health and Happiness
Craigville
Bucklen
Cash Shoe Store
Court House
Zour
Yours
Ashbaucher Bros
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