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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1893
Page
4
In the aftermath of recent elections Republicans and Democrats clash over tariff reform and the Kingdon of Hawaii, while President Cleveland prepares his annual message. The press notes tariff delay hurts and urges swift action, with Beane of Goshen Democrat dying suddenly and calls for law and order against crank threats to Washington.
Chairman Martin of the House Pensions Committee says he will spend the recess in his committee room, building a full history of every pension bill. He notes 600 bills referred, and he aims to pass all meritorious measures and give deserving applicants their due when Congress reconvenes.
The grandson of a U S admiral, studying near St Petersburg, told the Czar his grandfather is an American naval officer. Moved by the reply the Czar ordered the boy transferred to the Royal Military School for top education at his expense.
Monday evening the wedding of Mr George T Williamson and Miss Clara Stafford took place at the bride’s West Washington street home with immediate friends present Rev Hawke of the Presbyterian church officiated Afterward the couple returned to the groom’s home for a reception The couple are well known and highly regarded in Bluffton and Wells County The Banner offers congratulations and best wishes
Dr J C Fulton offers a fine lot of young thoroughbred cattle at his farm one mile west of Murray priced to suit hard times. Call to examine stock before purchasing elsewhere. Cooper's Mills Me reports a 4 year old lady who is an inveterate smoker.
The total expense for deporting Chinese laborers under the cerry act is estimated at 7,560,900 dollars. This figure outlines the overall cost to government agencies and contractors involved in the operation.
To mortgage debtors. We will pay interest on existing loans, discharge at maturity, and extend principal to ten years with no extra cost. In death we discharge debt and pay cash to estate, or in disability provide weekly indemnity. Home office Indianapolis, Ind.
A Nevada prospectors account from Lincoln County describes cowboys pursuing and killing large numbers of wild horses in Cherry Creek valley. He witnessed five armed riders using horses to corral and shoot stallions, noting many animals killed as they fled in fast circles.
The Pierre city council approved a resolution exempting from property taxes for five years any lots where artesian wells are sunk. This measure aims to encourage water development and local investment.
The Harrison township horse protective association meets Monday November 20 at Venemon school house two miles south of the city to complete a permanent organization. A committee of eight will solicit membership with officers to be elected next meeting. Rockcreek association members attend for guidance. All Harrison horse owners are invited.
A list of individuals appears in the notice including E D Ervit John Flehzerty Phil Osborne Ida Markley Milo Lash Nes Hl M Lepsley Mito Lasts Kate Ryan Davig Ramseyer Ollive Miller Wim Helskeeper George Minch J G Morris Orpha Royce Adah Studybaker Rebecca McBarns McFadden Elmer Resuene Ed Smith Peter Clemus. The notice implies a call for advertisement or public notice action against these names.
To Justices of the Peace and Constables you can obtain blanks for mortgages deeds executions summons subpoenas and more from this office. Send in your order or call when in the city.
Timeline excerpts cover 1793 beheading of Louis XVI and Terror, 1794 tribunal abolition, 1795 suppression by Bonaparte and the Directory, 1726 campaigns in Italy, 1798 Egypt and Syria expedition, and rising coalitions against France. The notes trace key bursts of action, leadership, and conflict shaping the era.
A. E. Shoemaker seeks a Wells County Indiana license to sell sparingous vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart at his Vera Cruz business, Lot 3, as recorded in Vera Cruz, Indiana, at the December 1893 commissioner term. H. E. Shormaker signs the notice to citizens of Vera Cruz.
A writer asserts U.S. corn output reaches about two million bushels annually with six states over a billion bushels. He claims 40 bushels is a load for a horse team and the crop could form a wagon convoy thousands of miles long, totalling immense road capacity from New York to San Francisco. He compares corn value to mining and finance profits.
A Persian poet advises couples on harmony after marriage. He suggests pleasing the wife but not heeding every word, noting that the rib from which woman was formed is inherently crooked and cannot be straightened. He urges forgiveness of faults and warns against anger or coercion, since trying to straighten what is curved is futile.
William H. Dowd died on his farm near Madison Connecticut. He was the last of five eccentric brothers who kept to themselves and were not seen in public except at church. Each brother left his money to the others and to the church, and the estate now valued at about $100,000 will go entirely to the church and missionary work.
A woman invents a round table with a ten inch inner serving ring and a revolving disk inside. By turning the disk diners access bread butter olives or cream without asking waiters. The device aims to dispense with traditional waiting staff.
Centerville resident D C Bradley reports high satisfaction with Craft's Distemper Cure after treating twenty nine distemper cases in mares. He notes one death before the remedy and says all others were saved following directions. Sold by J F P Sturgis.
Mr. B. F. Keesling of Logansport Indiana reports selling Morris English Stable Liniment for twelve months with all customers satisfied. He states it is one of the best selling and most satisfactory remedies he has handled and recommends it. Sold by J. E. Sturgis 4415.
A new steel bridge is planned to span the Niagara gorge close to the former railway suspension bridge. Details specify location near the gorge and alignment adjacent to the old structure to connect nearby shores.
On and after October 16 the Clover Leaf route of the T S L and K C railroad will issue special round trip tickets with all privileges at nearly one fare. Return limit April 30 1894. One way rates reduced first and second class. For details contact C C Jenkins Toledo Ohio. Free reclining chairs and vestibuled sleeping cars via Clover Leaf route.
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