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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1894
Page
4
Bluffton items report a busy local scene with visits by V. A. residents including Dr. L. E. Maddox and J. Woodward. Upcoming events feature the sixth grade excursion, a June 21 Sunday school trip, and the Fox hunting of the “A Yankee in Gray” serial ending June 20.
Crowds thronged streets despite bad water as Memorial Day events honored veterans. Lew Dailey Peat and the Woman's Relief Corps organized the day with a morning cemetery salute, a procession to Fairview, and honors at the cenotaph. Rev. C A Wade delivered the principal address.
The dredged cannon was retrieved from the Delaware river bottom. In Majonica Huntington county Mrs. John Proviance died at age 59 last Sunday, buried yesterday with Rev. W. D. Samuels officiating. Her maiden name was Marshal. her husband died about five years ago. she leaves no family. Governor Matthews’ actions against coal-region lawlessness drew praise from fair minded men. A preacher in a neighboring county reported better collections after a witty quip about a hog thief. John Huntsman, who forged checks as M D Brown & Son, was caught, confessed, fined ten dollars, and sentenced to two years in the Michigan City penitentiary.
Circuit Court actions include John Huntsman pleading guilty to passing a forged check and receiving a $10 fine and two years in state prison north. Affidavits allege Frank and Morrison Foughty stole wool from Arnold’s warehouse in Ossian, with warrants issued. Damages awarded in Hattie McAfee vs. City of Bluffton. Various dismissals, settlements, and a divorce granted in Gardiner vs. Gardiner with costs specified.
Little Beth Dougherty recalls Bishop Goodsell of San Francisco in private home life during the Bluffton conference. She describes his playful tricks such as making a dime spin and a pencil balance, showing a lighter, humorous side not seen in public. The letter, shared in Western Christian Advocate and Northwestern Chicago, offers a intimate portrait of the bishop.
The narrator recalls fond scenes with the Bishop in a parlor filled with playful puppies and chickens. An autoharp fills the room with sweet music that brings tears, yet the Bishop promises cheer. Illness kept the speaker indoors during a conference and cabinet sessions.
Simon Schoch of Six Mile area died Monday night after a month long illness caused by bowels disorder. He leaves a wife and six children and his funeral is set for tomorrow. Jacob Stair of East Nottingham township died yesterday at age 21 after a long struggle with consumption. His funeral is scheduled for ten o clock tomorrow at Salem church.
Health moderate at present. The gravel pit of I. North is opening and hauling will begin soon. Peter Newcomer of Bluffton paid a welcome visit, a former resident, last Friday. Mr. Bishop and daughter and Mrs Shigley left for Markie for a short visit. Bluffton residents passed through Vera Cruz admiring homes. Nina Bishop visits Ida Gottschalk near Domestic. Vera Cruz Music Club performed for county homes. Dr. Vance traded a gold watch for a bicycle last week.
A fragmentary tale describes a man trading his torn pants for a gold watch and boots. The speaker notes the trade will prevent further pant tearing, and others agree with the assessment. More trading stock is mentioned.
The Clover Leaf road offers a 50 cent fare with a return next Saturday to the judicial convention. Many travelers are expected to take advantage of this low rate.
All Knights are requested to attend Castle Hall next Sunday at eleven o'clock to provide entertainment for visiting Knights. By order of W. F. Guoynes, C. C.
Mulhall states a locomotive lives about fifteen years and earns around three hundred thousand dollars. The British auxiliary navy owns twenty eight large ocean passenger steamships.
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