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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1893
Page
4
The piece reports Republican leads in several states and a light Chicago vote while Iowa New York and Massachusetts show GOP advantages with Virginia and Pennsylvania leaning Democratic. It notes Congress repeal of the Sherman and McKinley laws and discusses greenbacks taxation and tariff reforms with calls for swift, coordinated action.
The piece notes the Fifty-third Congress aims at tariff reform and cites the repeal of the Sherman silver purchase law as bipartisan. It highlights Indiana lawmakers' stance, praising Voorhees Turpie and most Democrats and Republicans in supporting repeal while detailing House speed and Senate rule friction.
The proclamation designates Thursday November 30 as the national day of thanksgiving and praise. Citizens are urged to forego work, gather in worship, and share charitable gifts to aid the poor, reflecting on divine blessings and national gratitude.
Dr. G N Worley of Williamsport Allen County died last Thursday after noon from poison taken the prior evening in what coroner Harrod deemed death by his own action. He told his wife he was dying and was seen by his mother as the morphine took effect. He had practiced in Wells County many years and underwent the Borton gold cure at Warsaw about a year and a half earlier. Funeral was Sunday morning at the Williamsport Methodist church and drew a large crowd.
Committee drafts resolutions honoring Trother W. H. Miller in the life of his mother in law. They express sympathy to the Miller family and request copies for publication and filing. Com. W M Twine Henry Corrin J Briere.
2500 bushels of fancy Michigan potatoes are on track and coming, described as fine. Call to view. Mrs. A F Bly, long established in the city, is moving to Ft Wayne to open a shop on Calhoun Street opposite the Cathedral.
Last Saturday evening a large group left Vera Cruz and nearby for northern Michigan. The Myer Liniger mill company moved to Messick about twenty seven miles northwest of Cadillac. Twenty five people including John Myer Benedict Liniger Henry Prestorf and Fred Lehman joined the move with companions Christ Bischoff Ulrich Bischoff Tevi Bovine John Fisher and Ernest Heche. Most will stay to work at a new saw mill and two hoop factories while the rest return later. The Banner regrets the departure but hopes they find a pleasant and profitable life up north.
A condensed chronology lists major events from William III's era through the French Revolution. Key items include Blenheim and victories at Mayborough, Louis XIV's death and Louis XV's accession, the Mississippi scheme panic, the Seven Years' War, Canadian conquest, Jesuit expulsion, 1780s judicial reforms, the diamond necklace affair, the opening of the States General, and the 1791 92 revolution milestones with the 1792 coalition begin.
A survey of etiquette contrasts between American and British behavior. It cites examples from a New York traveler in Sweden, a proper gentleman offering deference to ladies, and a humorous case of mistaken politeness in an English cafe. The note includes local notices on church services, potato sales, and a drought of smallpox quarantine easing in Muncie. It also covers civic items about a ditch petition in Huntington and Wells counties with detailed survey routes and affected landowners.
The piece condemns vandals who carve names in hot pools at Yellowstone and warns that telegraph networks track offenders. It notes geysers erase marks slowly and suggests visitors may face cavalry-backed penalties to remove inscriptions after travels end.
The text notes about 350 active volcanoes worldwide with 200 along the Pacific shores and islands, excluding Australia. It cites three European centers Italy Ireland and the Azores, Iceland’s activity creating lava fields, and a Teeland eruption sending lava forty six miles long and fifteen miles wide. Stromboli is described as the Mediterranean lighthouse due to its constant eruption.
The hoop, once a nursery toy, is now popular in levitation gyms as doctors prescribe hoop work for clients seeking to shed excess weight through active play. A portly man is seen chasing a hoop around the ring as part of this growing fitness trend.
A dirreh picn e at Salem Mass ended with a balloon ascent carrying hundreds of love letters from the parish youths, addressed to the man in the lat na.
Weather forecasters deliver forecasts while observers note fashion anxiety linked to high heels, highlighted as a cause of nerves among women in the era.
To Justices of the Peace and Constables the office offers blanks for real estate chat mortgage deeds warranty quit claim deeds executions summons subpoenas and related documents. Call or send in your order while in the city.
Wesley Oliver publishes notice to Wells County Indiana residents that he will seek a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart at a time with on premises consumption. The building lies on land described as starting 11 feet south of the northeast corner of the west half of the northeast quarter of section 34, township 25 north, range 12 east.
William Wike applies to Wells County Board of Commissioners at the December 1893 term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking rights at Lot 20 Bluffton. The applicant is a male Indiana resident over 21.
Travelers reach the Pacific via the North Western Line from Chicago to San Francisco in three and a half days with through Palace cars. Tourist sleeping cars and low berth rates from Chicago to California are available, with first and second class options and nine month return tickets. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a remedy for sores burns and piles by G Dean.
A Grayling sportsman has trained an otter to dive into streams and catch fish, showcasing an unusual animal training effort in Michigan. The trained otter demonstrates skill in aquatic hunting under the handler’s supervision.
Dr J C Fulton offers a fine lot of young thoroughbred cattle at his Murray area farm one mile west for sale with prices to fit hard times. There are exceptionally fine youngsters of dark red color. Call to examine stock before purchasing elsewhere. Postal system to be established in the Chinese empire beginning with seaports.
Morris English Stable Powders are praised for using only high grade drugs and verification by a professional chemist. The ad claims superiority over adulterated articles sold at the same price. Sold by J. E. Sturgis. The item notes long distance telephone service between Norway and Sweden.
Perry Taylor of Lafayette Indiana recounts a four year battle with a chronic cough and night sweats. He claims the remedy by Dr Wells stopped the cough and allowed him to work a hard day. The ad lists J E Sturgis as the seller and bears an old catalog number.
D. C. Bradley of Centerville Iowa reports success with Craft's Distemper Cure. He states 29 bad distemper cases with one death, but following the directions saved the herd of mares totaling about 300. The letter notes distribution by J K Sturgis. Also mentions Saxony mines with 123 miles of galleries.
Logansport Indiana merchant B F Keesling commends Morris English Stable Lini ment as top selling and highly satisfactory after twelve months of use. He reports no unsatisfied cases and states it is always recommended. Sold by J E Sturgis at 4415.
The Clover Leaf route of the T. & I. railroad offers special round trip tickets from California to the Pacific Coast with nearly one fare and return by April 30 1894. One way rates are greatly reduced in first and second class. Free reclining chairs and vestibuled sleeping cars are advertised via the Clover Leaf route. C C Jenkins Gen Pass Agent Toledo Ohio.
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