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Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1894

Page

1

Indiana Republicans fear new legislators overstep limits

The piece warns Indiana will face a hostile next session as one third of newly elected Republicans may hold power from outside party aims. It argues reapportionment will test constitutional bounds, citing anti gerrymander safeguards and quotes Indianapolis lawyer R F Stuart on six year enumeration and old apportionment rules.

Indiana J. K Ts Fa Ro FF. Stuart Indianapolis

Camp Remington Hunters Report Michigan Deer Hunt

A camp on Cedar Run in Wexford County reports hunting success with about 50 deer and bear killed by six named hunters including Lambert, Forest Wolf, John Norman, Will West, John Newman, and John Bell. The group plans to return to Indiana after finishing the season amid scarce deer. Miss Carry McCape of Worthington Minnesota promotes The Temple of Fame in the city, a large musical literary entertainment for public schools opening December 6 and 7 featuring sixty performers and a procession of historical figures.

Remington Michigan Deer Woods Michigan Wexford Co Cedar Run Lambert Forest Wolf John Norman Will West John Newman John Bell Indiana Remington Lite Carry McCape Worthington, Minn Wand Temple of Fame Socrates Diogenes Sappho Miriam Gleaner Joan of Arc Grace Darling George Martha Washington Pocahontas Capt John Smith Mrs. Partington Ike Little ‘Pousy Bridget O'Flannigan Mother Goose Youny Miss McCune

Early American enumerations and apportionments timeline

The record notes enumerations began in 1855 with a first count between January and September during the legislature's term. Regular counts followed, with a wartime interregnum, and further enumerations in 1865 1871 1877 1883 and 1889, each followed by apportionment at the next session as constitutionally required.

Indianapolis Sentinel

Wells County Teachers Association Annual Session Program

The Wells County Teachers Association plans its annual session in Ossian on Friday and Saturday with a detailed program. Topics include school studies, science, German school systems, teacher pupil relations, and various recitations and readings led by multiple instructors and students.

Wells County Teachers Association Ossian

Insurance installments payable at Exchange Bank Bluffton

Notice to members of Lockcreek Township Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association that installments can now be paid at the Exchange Bank Bluffton Indiana. Mentions Kahn clothier promotions and gas and oil discoveries in Ohio and Indians as context.

Lockcreek Township Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association Exchange Bank Bluffton Ind C. Ditzler Treas Ohio Kahn Clothier

Another Pioneer Gone in Wells County

Henry Shultz a respected Wells County pioneer died last Tuesday forenoon at his southeast residence born in Mickelburg Germany on November 6 18 she emigrated to the United States in an early year he married Catharine Ehret and had a large family She died Sunday November 1st aged 75 years 120 days Funeral services were led by Rev E B Craven at Mihanan church Tuesday at MH o clock with military honors buried there Cseeer Nias

Wells County Henry Shultz Mickelburg Germany United States EB. Craven Mihanan Church Ge AL Csséer Nias

City council extends fire limits around Wil liams area

In a special session on Monday November 11 the council extended the fire limits to include a defined block bounded by Williams Washington Johnson Elm Scott Wabash Marion Perry and Williams. Within this territory no new building may be erected unless walls are brick or stone and the roof proof. Violations incur a fine of 25 to 100 dollars.

Williams and Washington Streets Johnson Street Elm Street Scott Street Wabash Street Marion Street Perry Street Williams Street

Bonds of New Officers Inducted in County

Last week St. F. Cummins and John H. Trostel were inducted as clerk and surveyor. Cummins’s bond stood at 10,000 dollars signed by W. W. Weisell and Hugh Dougherty. Trostel’s bond was 1,000 dollars with J. W. Hartman and others as sureties, plus an extra 5,000 dollar drainage commissioner bond. Officials approved and took office.

St. F. Cummins John H. Trostel W. W. Weisell Hugh Dougherty Trostel J. W. Hartman Judee E E. Vaughn Thomas Sturgis

Randall of Ft Wayne Hotel a Popular Indiana Stop

The Randall of Fort Wayne claims fame as a beloved Indiana hotel run by Dick Townshend known as Tick. It attracts tired and hungry police and traveling men with homelike atmosphere, excellent meals, courteous management, and reasonable prices.

Indiana Randall Ft. Wayne Dick Townshend

Knights of Honor election at Bluffton hall

Notice states the Knights of Honor will hold an election at their hall in Bluffton on Friday evening December 1 to elect three trustees for one year. Reporter ATS Qa Koongrz notes B. E. Morgan repairs umbrellas, with new handles and covers available at the shop half square north of the jail on Johnson Street.

Knights of Honor Bluffton Lodge Ats Qa Koongrz B. E. Morgan Johnson Street

Level Policy Shift Prompts Democratic Conference Change

Washington dispatch notes a push for pre conference discussions to avoid floor disruptions, shaping the next House Democratic strategy. Judge Robinson cites a Republican wave reshaping candidates, while Rep McMillin predicts the McKinley tariff and a national platform will not be revived in 1896.

Washington, D. C Congress Judge Robinson Kansas City Washington Champ Clark Clark Champ Missouri Representative McMillin Tennessee Republican Party McMillin Harrison

Wert Shoe Dealer Makes Assignment in West Market

Regret followed news that West Market shoe dealer s. Wert was compelled to assign his affairs. The assignment to George Venis occurred Saturday through attorneys Wilson and Todd. Total claims reportedly about 6000 dollars, stock valued at 100 to 1500 dollars. many sympathize for Wert, a longtime industrious citizen who built his own store.

West Market Wilson & Todd George KR. Venis Busiess

Uniondale man Charles Zellars near suicide in jail

Last week Charles Zellars of Uniondale attempted multiple self harm acts. He tore his bed to make a rope and cut his throat with a dull knife. He was found weak from blood loss, treated, and moved to the jail where an inquest declared him dangerously insane.

Charles Zellars Union Huffman Bluffton Deputy Roebuck G. EB. Fulton Squire O’brien Zellars Uniondale Mr. Zears Indianapolis Sheet Sheri Hermman C.& BE Ape

Teachers Institute in Fockecreek Township Schedule

The fockecreek township teachers held a special institute at No 1 on November 7 ISC with sessions on Tompkin’s Philosophy History Nutobers Ruskin’s Essays Geography and more. The group thanked patrons for dinner and adjourned to meet at No 1 Dee i Pst A J Morgyn Lipkey and studalake pay the highest cash price for ties and tallow.

Fockecreek Township Spccsar Institute ISC Tompiin Eikenberg Decker Ruskin McKinney Burnau Morgan Dee i Pst A.J. Morgyn Lipkey & Studalake

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