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Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1893

Page

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Fire Destroys Deam Livery and Feeser Smith Shop

Fire on Market Street last Friday night consumed the Deam Livery Stable and Feeser Blacksmith Shop with eighteen to twenty sleighs and forty to fifty caskets stored in the second story lost. Edinger Nusbaumer and related properties sustained fires damage though some buildings survived with losses estimated around several hundred dollars to two thousand. Firefighters prevented further spread and rebuilding is planned for both properties with Deam erecting a two story brick livery and Feeser rebuilding a frame skeletal structure with iron siding.

Market Street Harry Eau Miessinger Edinger & Nusbauer Peeser Piessinger Foeser Thames Harry Deann Stork Mire Diet W. C. Miller John Feeser & Son A. F. Bly Feeser Ettinger & Nusbaumer Deam

Mt Zion Items Reflect Seasonal Farm Work and Local News

Farmers prepare to earn this season while hay making begins. A town show last Thursday featured medicine sales. Children’s Day at Salem drew a large crowd. Colbert plans a huckster wagon run next week. Mrs Huffman’s relatives visit. Neighborhood boys trade buggies for bicycles, elating horses. Hos Cloud’s visits disrupt late nights. locals joke about his talk.

Dr. Morris Salem Colbert Anna Huffman Miss Landacre Hos Cloud Henry

Ossian Ladies Crusade Against Saloon Sparks Bomb Scare

OSSIAN women active in the temperance drive visit the Trenary saloon nightly and urge pledges to quit strong drink. A bomb found under the saloon last Sunday heightens the clash, though the crusaders deny any involvement and vow continued opposition to the dram shop.

Ossian News Woman's Christian Temperance Union WCTU N. H. Trenary Ossian Trenary

Twelve Years Manslaughter Verdict In Liberry Case

The jury returned a verdict of involuntary manslaughter after a lengthy trial lasting over fourteen hours to reach a decision. Prosecution and defense speeches filled the day with expert testimony and closing remarks, ending as court officials announced the verdict to a crowd of relatives and interested spectators.

Liberry L. B. Simmons Levi Mock E. C. Vaughn A. N. Martin Hindman

Is Life Worth Living Liver Focused Remedy Claim

A testimonial from Ai. H. Jones of Macon Georgia extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a harmless, effective cure for dyspepsia biliousness and headaches. He claims it acts naturally, does not cause constipation, and outperforms forty prior remedies with lasting relief and even cures.

Simmons Liver Regulator Ai. H. Jones Macon Ua

Jury Imposes TwelveYears for Involuntary Manslaughter

Judge France reads verdict finding John Siberry guilty of involuntary manslaughter under the second count and sets twelve years in state prison. Siberry is moved to jail for sentencing after mother weeps. new trial motion is overruled. Sheriff Dailey escorts him to the Michigan City prison. Siberry had threatened self harm if punished harshly but behaved while jailed.

France John Siberry Liberry Michigan City Dailey Siberry Vaughn Martin Hindman Supreme Court Oscar Bayless Thomas Price Benj F. Slessinger Robert S. Peterson Stull H. Meiren Sidney M. Dillman

Plighted Vows at Rogers Home End in Formal Wedding

Lizzie Rogers married Dr. Lew W. Dailey son of Judge Jos S. Dailey in a ceremony before about a hundred guests. Misses Aggie Justus Hattie Cutelius Lillie Roush and Hattie Clayton served as bridesmaids. Rev W W Hicks officiated under an arch of flowers as the couple exchanged vows and began their life together. A wedding repast followed and gifts for the bride were described as beautiful and costly. The couple are regarded as popular young locals and the community extends warm wishes.

Kilo Rogers Lizzie Lew W. Dailey Jos S. Dailey Aggie Justus Hattie Cutelius Lillie Roush Hattie Clayton W. W. Hick

Democratic Editorial Association enjoys Spring Fountain Park outing

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association members and their families gathered at Spring Fountain Park near Warsaw for a social and intellectual program hosted by Beyer Bros. The event featured an inaugural address by Holtman of Brazil, a talk on The Ethics of Journalism by F A Haimbaugh of Peru, lake boat rides, and a moonlight switchback ride. The committee praised Beyer Bros. and local transport and hospitality while noting resolutions expressing thanks and appreciation for the park, hotel, and civic hosts.

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Beyer Bros Spring Fountain Park Warsaw Holtman Brazil F. A. Haimbaugh Peru Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana Eagle Lake Hotel W. D. Jones W. D. Martin

Grand Marshal Names Aides for Fourth of July

W H Stephenson names his staff for the parade with Col. G W Gunder J W Kenagy W W Weisell FE Gardiner N Greenfield Theo Horton O C G Mitchell M M Justus J H Vare L C Davenport James Crosbie Andrew Cartwright Wm McBride and J T Cobbum serving as aides.

W.H. Stephenson Col G. W. Gunder J. W. Kenagy W. W. Weisell Co. FE. Gardiner N. Greenfield Theo. Horton O. CG. Mitchell M. M. Justus J. H. Vare L. C. Davenport James Crosbie Andrew Cartwright Wm. McBride J. T. Cobbum

State v John Siberry ends witnesses as argument begins

Circuit Court progress shows last witness examined on Wednesday. Deputy Prosecutor Simmons opened for the State with a three hour fifteen minute presentation of the law and facts. He was followed by Messrs Mock.

State of Indiana John Siberry Simmons Messrs Mock

Royal baking powder versus cheaper brands a price warning

The article argues that second class baking powders are pushed to consumers by dealers because they cost less and yield higher profits. It claims Royal is purer and more refined, while cheaper powders use impure materials and weaker strength by about 27 percent. It advises buyers to demand lower prices if choosing the inferior powders.

Grocer George McNatt Moves Stock to South Bluffton

George McNatt moved his grocery stock from Murray to the Poffenbarger building in South Bluffton. He now offers a full selection with best prices paid for all kinds of produce and keeps stock constantly on hand.

Eorge McNatt Murray Poffenbarger South Bluffton

Grand Bluffton Fourth Celebration Prompts Citizens to Inquire

In Bluffton excitement rises for the upcoming Old Fourth celebration with big bills and patriotic displays. Geo O Pence reports barn fire on June 10 insured by Ohio Farmers Insurance with W W Greek handling claim and paying in full on June 24 1893, endorsing the companys prompt service.

Bluffton Ohio Farmers Insurance Company W. W. Greek Geo O. Pence

Advert for salve promising cures and money back

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores 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.

Chas. C. Deam

Dr Kings New Discovery and Electric Bitters touted in local ads

Local residents J B Wilaup and Robert Barber praise Dr Kings New Discovery for chest and lung ailments with free trials offered at Chas C Deams Drug Store. Electric Bitters promoted as liver and kidney remedy curing malaria headaches digestion and skin issues with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.

J. B. Wilaup Clay St Sharpaburg Dr. King la Grippe Robert Barber Cooksport Chas. C. Deam

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