04 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1893
Page
1
President Cleveland reiterates support for stable money, favors silver only with repeal of the Sherman law purchasing clause, and cautions against hoarding. He urges a unified financial system and calls for immediate repeal amid senate opposition. The letter signals US currency policy amid national banking and international credit considerations.
Dr Albert Shaw argues the 1895 money stringency began with banks. He says bankers first alarmists refused credits, pushing sound firms into bankruptcy and triggering a deposit withdrawal that worsened the panic. If banks had met the emergency, the policy might have stayed steadier.
A visit to the Bluffton cannery shows a busy plant handling about fifty workers on ripe tomatoes. The piece details the full canning process from weighing crates to boiling, peeling, filling, sealing, and labeling, noting clean operations and a dry year impacting corn and tomato outputs. Industry stockholders express satisfaction and expect greater profitability with better conditions. In addition, a local wedding party and gifts are described, highlighting community ties and celebrations.
Miss Mollie McFadden wed John C. Campbell of Warsaw last Wednesday evening at the bride’s West Cherry street home. Rev. James Ulery officiated before about forty relatives and friends. the bride is the daughter of J. A. McFadden and his wife.
Judge Dailey of the supreme bench declares the legislature’s act abolishing the Fifth judicial circuit unconstitutional. The opinion argues the move violates judicial independence and requires a general law with due process to affect offices. It also notes the act, effective August 1, 1893, conflicted with terms and created invalid union of Clark and Jefferson counties. The ruling leaves the Fourth circuit intact.
A Thursday morning runaway nearly killed the Bennett family and Mrs Gilliland and their young son Robert as they prepared to begin a picnic trip. The incident occurred near the planned scene of the outing and the occupants escaped serious injury.
A testimonial excerpt touts a liver focused cure for dyspepsia. Sufferers like James A. Roans of Philadelphia and WJ McElkur of Atlanta praise a "family remedy" said to correct stomach acidity expel gases and start the liver, asserting complete relief from indigestion.
The Wells County Band, now fifty strong, held its second Ossian concert to a large, appreciative crowd. The group showed marked improvement from its first public performance and inspired progress across Ossian, Bluffton, and Liberty Center bands as they joined the Old Settlers' event in Liberty Center for a fine combined program.
T A Dean of Ossian, assignee, announced to a reporter that the last creditor signed the 40 percent settlement plan. The business will be released from the assignee and reopened immediately with W M Hatfield in charge, viewed as the best possible adjustment.
The F M B A order of Wells county is called to meet at Prohibition hall Pluffton at one o clock Saturday October 14 1893 to select delegates for the State and National assemblies. Each lodge should provide its full quota of delegates. R F Gavin President H Williams Secretary.
The Wells County Medical Society will hold a regular session on Tuesday October 10 at the office of Dr H H Weer. Members are urged to attend. scientific papers will be read and discussed along with committee reports and other important matters. G E Fulton Secretary.
Nathan Corey 1831 1900 or 1883 resident of Nottingham township died suddenly of heart disease after leaving the stand in the Hiestand case He sought relief at Davenport s drugstore then died at Dr Fulton s office Dr Cook and Dr Horton attempted revival Corey born in Henry county came to this county in 1883 respected community member World's Fair closes Oct 30 low rates.
The Clover Leaf Route announces October specials with reduced rates and frequent trains from Indiana Illinois and Ohio stations for trips to St Louis. Excursion tickets with ample return limits are offered during Fall Festivities from Sept 6 through Oct 21 with illuminated events on Sept 21 30 and Oct 3 5 12 and 19 and Veiled Prophet night Oct 3. Contact the nearest agent or C C Jenkins Toledo Ohio for details.
A vintage advertisement proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions and claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents a box by Chas. C. Deam. 49-ly
The advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. It guarantees satisfaction or refund and credits merit for popularity. Sold by Chas C Deam.
Quaranteed care promises a money back guarantee on Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds and chest trouble. If no benefit after a fair trial, return the bottle for a refund. Trial bottle free at Chas C Deam's drug store. Large sizes 50c and 1.00.
Notice is given that Tena B. Kreps has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Gears Kreps, late of Wells County. The estate is proposed to be solvent. A. Oppenhang, Clerk, Wells Circuit Court, and John A. Attorney are referenced.
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