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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1893
Page
5
The article notes swift repeal of the Sherman and McKinley silver purchase laws. It highlights congressional votes, President Cleveland’s signature, and optimistic views from Tipton Times and other papers. It cites calls for further tariff reform and broader legislative action to restore economic stability.
A memorial notice from the committee grants resolutions honoring Brother W. H. Miller. It laments his death in a religious tone, extends sympathy to his family and to Miller, and requests copies for publication and filing in the records.
Last Saturday evening a group from Vera Cruz and nearby areas moved to Messick in northern Michigan about twenty seven miles northwest of Cadillac. Twenty five people including John Myer Benedict Liniger Henry Prestorf Fred Lehman plus Christ Bischoff Ulrich Bischoff Tevi Bovine John Fisher and Ernest Heche joined the exodus to work at a large saw mill and hoop factory built by the milling company Myer Liniger Co. Most will work there while one member returned. The Banner notes the move with best wishes for success in the northern venture.
The proclamation designates Thursday November 30 as a national day of Thanksgiving. President Grover Cleveland urges rest from labor, worship, and charitable acts, calling for a season of praise, family reunions, and aid to the poor. Secretary Walter Gresham authenticates the document.
Dr. G N Worley of Williamsport Allen County died last Thursday after noon from morphine taken the evening before in a personal crisis. Coroner Harrod ruled death by own action. he told his wife he was dying three hours later. Funeral held Sunday at the Williamsport Methodist church with large attendance.
2,500 bushels of fancy Michigan potatoes on track and coming. Call to view them. Mrs. A. F. Bly, longtime city resident, moves to Fort Wayne to open a shop on Calhoun Street opposite the Cathedral.
A catalog of major events in France and Europe including the Spanish Succession war, Blenheim victory, Louis XIV’s death, Louis XV accession, Mississippi scheme panic, Seven Years' War start, English conquest of Canada, Jesuit expulsion, crop distress, torture abolition, diamond necklace affair, opening of the States General, rise of revolution, and the first coalition against France with battles mentioned.
A column contrasts Swedish courtesy and American informality and tells a humorous English travel anecdote. It notes social rules like hat tipping and bowing, then covers local items on services, potatoes, a quarantine ending, and staff changes in Bluffton and Wells county newspapers.
The passage describes vandals carving names in geyser pools and writing in water at Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin, about fifty miles from Mammoth Hot Springs. It notes the delay in water marks as geysers rebuild and warns tourists that the telegraph system often catches offenders, who may face cavalry supervision and punishment.
The world hosts nearly 350 active volcanoes with eruptions varying in frequency. About 200 lie along Pacific shores and islands, while Europe has Italy Iceland and the Azores as centers. Iceland’s activity has formed lava fields and yearly eruptions, including a century's event with a 46 mile lava stream. Stromboli is dubbed the lighthouse of the Mediterranean.
The hoop, once a nursery toy, is now a common sight in gymnasiums as doctors prescribe hoop workouts to help overweight clients shed pounds. A portly man chases a hoop around the ring, illustrating its growing use as a fitness tool.
A Salem Massachusetts church event sent a balloon aloft carrying hundreds of love letters to a man in the sky. The project linked young residents with a whimsical message as the balloon rose near a seaside town.
Weather prophets have the floor now and they are busy predicting along with experts noting high-heeled shoes are among the chief causes of nervousness in women.
An office advertises a full range of blanks for Justices of the Peace and Constables including real estate mortgages warranties quit claim deeds executions summons subpoenas and related orders. Call or send in your order if you are in the city.
Wesley Oliver applies to the Wells County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart at a time. The premises described lie at a lot in the northeast quarter of section 34, township 25 north, range 12 east.
A male resident plans to apply at the December 1893 Wells County Indiana board of commissioners term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors including spirits wine and malt in quantities less than a quart for on premises consumption at part of Lot 20 in Bluffton. The location is described as a 140 by 20 foot parcel with its southwest corner at Lot 20.
Certified copy of a petition to construct a ditch in Huntington and Wells counties is on file with Wells County Auditor. Viewers appointed by Wells and Huntington counties have viewed the route and filed a report. Hearing set for December term 1893 before Wells County Commissioners to consider the petition affecting Wells County lands. The route details numerous directional feet and segments beginning near section 24, township 28 north, range 10 east, with two branches and multiple landowners named, including J F Shaffer E T Jones T G Smith M Schoeff Wm Herron Dennis and Monroe Thomas. The ditch runs through the lands of these owners and others listed.
Travelers reach the Pacific coast via the North Western Line in under four days. Daily Palace Drawing room cars run Chicago to San Francisco with dining and tourist sleeping cars. Berths from Chicago to California cost 4.00. first and second class tickets and nine month return options available. agents and W A Thrall provide full details. One word describes it perfection. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised within.
A Grayling, Michigan sportsman trains an otter to dive into streams and catch fish, showcasing a unique animal partnering effort. The trained otter performs in natural waterways aiding in fishing tasks.
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 suit hard times. Prospective buyers are urged to call and examine stock before purchasing elsewhere. A postal system is about to be established in the Chinese empire beginning with the seaports.
Morris English Stable Powders are praised for using only the highest grade drugs. Each purchase is examined and tested by a chemist, ensuring superiority over adulterated articles sold at the same price. Sold by J. F. Sturgis. 4415 The long distance telephone link between Norway and Sweden has begun operation.
Perry Taylor of Lafayette Indiana states he began using Dr Wells New Cough Cure four years ago. He was told he could not live till spring, suffered constant coughing and night sweats, and was reduced to a skeleton. He claims the cough stopped and he can work hard now. Sold by J E Sturgis 4415. The oldest written history is claimed to be in Moses’s book.
Centerville reader D. C. Bradley reports using Craft's Distemper Cure this season and saving nearly all of a 300 mare herd after twenty nine bad cases and one death. He followed the directions and expresses complete satisfaction. Also notes Saxony mine galleries extend 123 miles in length.
Mr B F Keesling of Logansport Indiana reports twelve months of sales for Morris English Stable remedy and declares it best selling and most satisfactory, with perfect satisfaction in every instance. Sold by J E Sturgis at 445.
From Oct 16 the T. St. L. & K. C. Clover Leaf line will issue special round trip tickets with privileges at near one fare. Return by April 30 1894. One way rates reduced in first and second classes. Visit nearest agent or write C C Jenkins Toledo Ohio. Free reclining chairs and vestibuled sleeping cars via Clover Leaf route.
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