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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1894
Page
2
A display money-box contains $25 in gold and a number of keys has been made. From July 28 1894 at 9 am each key holder may try to unlock the box. the person whose key opens it will receive the contents free of charge.
A promotional notice states that every cash buyer of goods totaling $1 or more will receive a free key with their purchase. It emphasizes that only one key will be able to open something, implying a prize or savings device linked to the offer.
Farmers are busy with corn planting and recent rains. Rev C T Wayne preaches at Zion. many locals attendance at sewing, singing, and social events. A marriage at the bride’s parents home, and various local trades, dances, and sports rumors fill the week with community life.
West Jackson items report a horse and a team runaway injuring Barney Herrings and his team near Marion. Several families, including Jones and Neffs, visit relatives around Warren and Marion. Dessie Mills is sick. Mary Beasley quits barbering for Landisville. Ike Zent aids corn planting. residents travel to bedside of cousins in Warren.
A thief ransacked Mr. Ea Jones’s house near Van Buren, stealing goods valued at 30 dollars as neighbors note ongoing pilfering from homes. Also, Mr Spencer’s horse bolted from the hitch rack, causing no injuries and was recovered at its home after a fast dash through a crowd.
Health report for Craigville remains good. Farm seasons near completion with hay harvest forthcoming. Various residents cited for repairs, visits, music lessons, and church progress. A political conversation in Bluffton centered on Steele, Peterson, and local preference noted.
Blizzard Bill reports steady farm notes from Prairie with corn growing well and Andy Ulmer painting his barn. Sunday School attendance at Prairie last week was strong and visits between Grandma Shire and Grandma Sawyer occurred. Miss Minnie Lovell teaches at local school.
Nettle Bartlemay visited neighbors last Sunday while Myrtle Brice recovers from lung fever. Walter Shire works for Jacob Wade in Montpelier. Wren Lovel returns to the foundry after eye trouble. Frank Crum from Adams county visits. Surveyors have set stakes as the new railroad progresses. Nat Crum family stopped with Mrs. Eble on Hartford City trip.
The Erie lines Chicago and Erie R A announce ticket sales from all points to Meyersdale Pennsylvania with return at low rates. Sales run May 21 to 26 with a 30 day return limit. Through coaches to Pittsburgh managed by a passenger agent. For routes and rates contact Chicago and Erie ticket agents or W. G. MacEdward Huntington Ind. 1616.
The T St. L. & K. Co Clover Leaf Route offers one fare excursion tickets from all stations to Denver for June 10 and 11 for the American Institute of Homeopathy annual meeting in Denver Col June 14 to 22. Ample return limit with stopovers and side trips. Buffet reclining chair cars seats free and vestibule sleeping cars. Call nearest agent or OC. C. Jenkins Gen Pass Agent Toledo O. Also low rate excursions to Portland Ore for Presbyterian meeting in May 1715.
Clover Leaf Route offers two return excursion tickets from April 22 and May 29 with a 30 day limit. Territory covers nearly all Kansas and part of Missouri. destinations include Kansas City St Joseph Leavenworth Topeka Ft Scott Parsons Cherryvale. Contact nearest agent or Co C Jenkins Gene Pass Toledo Ohio for details. Free reclining chair cars and vestibuled sleepers offered via Clover Leaf Route.
Bosonti writes in a late pamphlet that out of 203 men only one reaches more than six feet tall, highlighting exceptional height rarity in the nineteenth century.
Mr S H Jackson of Roberts Indiana requests one dozen more Dr Wells New Cough Cure praising it as best seller and most satisfactory cough medicine his customers agree. Price 25 cents sold by J E Sturgis 13110 A horse in Reading Pennsylvania died aged 36 after habit of taking whiskey when available.
Paragraphs describe The New Discovery cough remedy with two saved lives Phoebe Thomas of Junction City and Thos Eggers of San Francisco praising its cure for consumption and colds. It also advertises Morris English Stable Powder for horses and cows, a Nicaragua ape discovery, and elephant load notes from Afghanistan.
Wild ducks and geese typically fly in triangular formations to reduce air resistance and conserve energy during long migrations. The v shaped or triangular pattern aligns with aerodynamic benefits, helping the flock glide more efficiently and maintain cohesion over vast distances.
It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a two cent price per box. Sold by Charles C. Deam. A cooperative cremation society has been formed by German workmen in Buffalo.
Safe preventive and positive cure for distemper coughs in horses sheep and dogs. Has stood the test of frequent use across the country and will do what it claims. Prices 50 cts and 1.00. Ask for pamphlet on Distemper-free at J. E. Sturgis 13110. First letter envelope dates back to May 1696 now in the British Museum Lonon.
An advertisement claims Simmons Liver Regulator powder gives the greatest value for digestion and constipation relief. It can be taken dry on the tongue or as tea, preferred over pills. A separate note adds that knives and forks were not widely used until the seventeenth century.
A Merciful Man is merciful to his horse. Morris' English Stable Liniment is promoted for barbed wire cuts and blemishes with safe fast care for wounds, galls, and sore shoulders. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by J. E. Sturgis. Indians believe mirages are caused by evil spirits.
Popular remedy touted to cleanse blood and cure liver and kidney diseases. Claims include malaria prevention, headache relief, and skin issues with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. offered at Charles C. Deam drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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