Gunshot Wound S experienced by Ed Mertz on Clover Leaf bridge
Ed Mertz twenty one year old son of Henry Mertz received a ghastly wound to the left side when a home molded shotgun bullet discharged while he watched for turtles on Clover Leaf bridge. The ball may have lodged near the neck or exterior to the ribs and his condition improved after initial fears of chest injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mertz
Henry Mertz
Clover Leaf Bridge
Alfred
Mertz
Richmond Asylum
The Sun Analyzes Causes of Wheat Price Decline
The New York Sun argues wheat prices fell due to railroad expansion and new markets in the Northwest, cheaper freight via steel rails, and water transport. It notes advances in farm machinery, steel replaces wood, and improved harvesters and self binders boost efficiency. Agricultural science and state experiment stations also cut costs for farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
the Sun
Northwest
Minnesota
Ince
Dakota
Kansas
Snow
Lawrence
Governor's courteous reply to Senate letter on judge appointment
In Indiana July 19 1893 Governor Claude Matthews confirms he had promised to appoint Mr Vaughn to the supreme bench. He thanks Senator J H C Sawlin for support and expresses high regard, noting he may later serve Sawlin and acknowledging his courteous letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ss. Dailey
Supreme Bench
J. H.C. Smith
Matthews
Bhurrron
Ind
Mr. Vaughn
Claude Matthews
Secretaries Carlisle and Lamont face a hard session
Washington July 21 1893 Secretary Carlisle returns from a ten day vacation to prepare for Congress tariff and finance questions while Department records show pension suspensions and hearings. Lamont secures a four year Washington lease near the White House and sets policies for Army travel to the World’s Fair as Olney reshuffles assistants. Congress and Democratic leadership plan August arrivals and caucus timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Congress
U. S
Behrings Sea
Lamont
Washington
Brice
White House
Gresham
State Department
Talleyrand
Army
Olney
Bland
House
Crisp
Democratic House Caucus
Pitiful Sight Of Child Suffering From Snake Bite
Dr L J Wilson reports Chauncey Blocher four, of near Domestic, has suffered an eight week old poisonous snake bite. Leg swelling, full body edema, neck swelling and two gallons of pus discharged from neck wound mark the case. Condition described as most pitiful in medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Wilson
Domestic
Chauncey Blocher
Chris Blocher
Wilson
Memorial Meeting at Mossburg Cemetery August 27 1893
Citizens hold a nonsectarian memorial at Mossburg cemetery Liberty township Wells county Indiana to honor the dead. Program includes devotional exercises at 10 30 am scripture reading and prayers remarks by old settlers dinner at noon grove gathering at 1 30 pm sermon by Rev W D Samuel from Warren text He is not here but is risen. James Mossounc notes audience dismisses about 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mossburg Cemetery
Liberty Township
Wells County
Ind
Grove
W. D. Samuel
Warren
Christ
James T. Mossounc
Unstinted Praise for Frank Dailey Departing Alexandria Record
The Alexandria Record lauds Frank C. Dailey former city editor who leaves for Bluffton to rest before returning to the state university. The piece notes his affable conduct dedication and broad regard in the community and wishes him success in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Banner
Frank C. Dailey
Judge Dailey
Alexandria Record
State University
Record
Alexandria
Dailey
Bluffton
Frank Dailey
Simmons Liver Regulator Promised Relief for Indigestion
A testimonial from Rev. M. N. Wharton of Baltimore endorses Simmons Liver Regulator as a reliable, purely vegetable remedy for indigestion, fullness after meals, constipation, and bilious headaches. The advocate claims it treats liver inaction as the root cause and calls it a universal, effective medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
MN. B.wharton
Baltimore
Man Honored in Native State as He Journeys On
The piece honors a man whose name will be carried throughout his native state. It expresses confidence that Frank will rise to a higher sphere and become a worthy successor to his illustrious father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
New Law Firm Formed After Dissolution of Partnership
On February 1 1889 the law firm Martin and Vaughn was formed and housed in the Haile block where Mr Martin had office ten years. The partnership was dissolved February 24 by Governor Matthews appointing Mr Vaughn judge of the twenty eighth circuit. Mr Dailey moved to the supreme court. The new firm Martin and Eichhorn includes A N Martin and County Superintendent W H Eichhorn who resigns to practice law. Unfinished Martin Vaughn cases pass to the new firm. key matters from last term will require Mr Martins return from Congress to try them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
A. N. Martin
W. H. Eichhorn
Martin & Vaughn
Congress
Obituary for Elbridge Huffman 1876 1893
Obituary notice for Elbridge Huffman son of Samuel and Delilah Huffman born July 1 1876 died July 17 1893 at age 17 years 12 days. The community mourns a valued young man and includes condolences to friends and relatives with religious reflection and vows of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flbridge Huffman
Samuel
Delilah Huffman
Elbridge Huffman
Sunday School excursion to Marion Aug 10
The annual Sunday School trip to Marion was approved by the superintendent meeting. The train will go to the Soldiers Home with Governor's welcome, a grove, electric lines to Gas City, and stops at Liberty Center. Round trip fare 75 cents, children under twelve 40 cents. Special rates for city Sunday Schools to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Gas City
Liberty Center
Wabash Times backs Leader on county favoritism in appointments
The Wabash Times agrees with the Marin Leader that counties beyond Wells deserve some appointment consideration as plums are distributed. Democrats in Wells, Wabash, and Grant are urged to accept the system, while noting Wells might not receive praise if political control shifted. The piece calls for congratulations to Judge Dailey and urges unity despite regional rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wabash Times
Wells
Marin
Wabash
Grant
Wells County
For Sale or Trade 80 Acre Indiana Farm in Tipton Area
For Sale or Trade. A farm of 80 acres of the finest land in Indiana is well improved, situated 14 miles southwest of Huntington. Will sell cheap for cash or will trade for smaller farm near Bluffton. For further information call on or address Mrs. ANNA MYERS, 302 Bluffton, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Huntington
Bluffton
Anna Myers
Bluffton, Tad
Delicious Mixed Pickles from Southern Receipts
Eliza R. Parker’s column in August Ladies Home Journal outlines making mixed pickles. It details brining five dozen small cucumbers for three days, washing, boiling a vinegar spice solution, and pouring over pickles for three mornings before sealing in wide mouthed bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza R. Parker
Ladies Home Journal
Dentist Dr Blair to visit Bluffton for painless tooth extraction
Dr M E Blair of W R M University Cleveland Ohio formerly of Paris France will be at Bliss House Bluffton Indiana Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday August 2 3 4 and w for painless tooth extraction. He uses no chloroform ether vitalized air or cocaine and guarantees removal without pain or injury to gums. Free of charge if not satisfactory to patient. The doctor is inventor and patentee of this process. Don’t fail to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Blair
W. R. M. University
Cleveland
Ohio
Paris
France
Bliss House
Bluffton
Ind
Fort Wayne Trotting Meet Promises Strongest Show Yet
The Fort Wayne trotting meeting runs August 14 to 19 featuring six days and twenty three races. Key events include the Wayne and Randall Hotel stake for 2:20 three-year-olds and a top free-for-all pace with anticipated large pacer fields. The Fort Wayne track is noted as among the fastest in the state and the association is part of the Southern and Western circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Wayne and Randall Hotel
Great Southern & Western
Health and Happiness Fig Boney Co. Remedy
Health and Happiness touts a universal remedy from the Fig Boney Co of Chicago. It claims to ease inactive bowels liver kidneys digestion and colds with a single cent a dose. Marketed as suitable for ladies children and endorsed by doctors and druggists. Agent contact AK STungis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fig Boney Ca
Chicago
Stungis
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Since Last Report
Transfers include Peter Shoemaker to Malinda Studabaker in Nottingham township and other deeds in Blair, Liberty, and Chester townships. Names include Shoemaker, Studabaker, Brubaker, Allen, Arnold, Maddox, Rath, and Foust with assorted lots and parcels. Also an ad for DeWit's Little Early Risers health product by C CU Deam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Goynes
Peter Shoemaker
Malinda S. Studabaker
Nottingham
Apescpecan
Elias Shoemaker
Matilda Studabaker
David F Brubaker
Barbara A Allen
Markle
George Arnold
H. J. Weer
Bluffton
Pebabee Elias Thomas
F. P. ‘Risley
Chester
Edhihees
John G Click
Arte ‘East
Jackson
Wesley H Maddox
Leander E Maddox
Chester Tp
Spees
Ephrian Rath
Ezekiel
Liberty Center
Liberty
Leander Bales
Lorinds Arnold
Abraham, Haines
Adman
Wm H Foust
Benjamin F Mason
Lemira Dennison
Muftton
DeWit's
C. CU. Deam
Backlen's Arnica Salve for all skin eruptions and piles
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcera salt rheum fever sored tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Chas. C. Deam. 49-ly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Deam
Try This New Discovery For Coughs And Colds
Try Thiz It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good, if you have a cough cold or throat chest or lungs. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is guaranteed to give relief or money will be paid back. Sufferers from la grippe found it just the thing and had a speedy and perfect recovery. Trial bottle free at C C Deams drug store large size 50c and 1.00.
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Sold in Local Notices
SPECIMEN CASES report S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin cured neuralgia rheumatism and liver trouble with Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Indiana healed a eight year leg sore after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Batawba Ohio cured five large fever sores with one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. C C Deam sold these remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Batawba
C. C. Deam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indianapoliss
J. H.C. Sawiin
Zoa-Phora
Werth
Car
Phora CO
H. G. Colman
Sec’y
Kalamazoo
Mich
New Law Firm
Minta Williamson
Will
fTome
Leavening Powe
U.S
Health and Happiness
Backlen
Snyder
Bel Compttin
Yrze
Yours
Ashbaucher Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!