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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
4
The Democratic Congressional Committee calls the delegates of Indiana's 11th district to meet in Decatur on June 24, 1894 at 10 a.m. to nominate a congressional candidate. The piece also reports on tariff debates, pension figures, and Republican strategies regarding silver and bonds.
Republicans trumpet Oregon result as proof of tax resistance while critics call it a tempest in a teapot. The discussion centers on national sentiment toward lower taxes amid a political debate and evolving policy views.
The text traces Oregon voting trends from 1872 to 1892, noting Republican plurality figures, Democratic and populist challenges, and immigrant alignment. It argues the 1892 results show Harrison leading Weaver and Cleveland by sizable margins, contradicting claims of a landslide for Republicans.
Freddie Hunnicut aged fourteen died last Saturday at the home of Mrs. Margaret Burris in Liberty township and was buried at Bethel cemetery after a Sunday funeral. Thomas Price aged sixty five died Monday at his Rockcreek township home and had his funeral in St. Paul’s church yesterday.
About a hundred residents of Harrison township file objections to the Commissioners levy for the C U C C railroad tax. They allege irregularities in the August 1891 election. The case is being argued this afternoon and a decision was not yet reached. Defeat of the tax likely ends the road.
We are several hours late this week due to heavy press. Correspondents were shortened in most cases though we value their letters and prefer to print them as written. We hope to publish full versions going forward.
All persons interested in Mossburg Cemetery are invited to meet at Liberty Union church in Liberty township Wells county Indiana at 2 oclock p m Saturday June 23 for electing trustees and other important business. W N Buckner G W McEluaney F B McEluaaney By order of Directors
Local ads promote White Vests at 75c to 1.25 and linen dusters with Seersucker coats. Children knee pants 25c to 1.00, boys washable suits 75c to 2 and all wool suits 2. Henry Hunsicker debuts a delivery wagon. G F McFarren touts low prices. Mentions of upcoming Bluffton Fourth of July events and a Toledo excursion for 1.25 plus travel notes. News items include court activity, a bicycle for sale, and a car attack incident with twenty five assailants.
Italians who had worked on the C E railroad at Uniondale were transferred to Decatur last Thursday evening with five exceptions.
The frost damaged crops in the Eight-mile marsh. A quarterly meeting was held at Em mau last Friday through Sunday. Mr. McCoy Smith, half a mile east of here, is seriously ill. Rev. Zimmerman and Elder Simpson dined with M. C. Blue and wife. Mr. Hill, former night operator, moved to Decatur to lead an office. a new man will fill his position.
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