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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1894

Page

2

Prosperity doubts rock Indiana politics in 1890s

Indianapolis reports show a business revival under the new tariff dampening Republican hopes. Editorials say prosperity under Democratic times counters calamity rhetoric, while the Indianapolis Journal suspends an industrial section to fit party aims. Local items note Populist events, a sermon series, and Mrs. Reeds illness.

Jim Riley Indianapolis Journal Department of Industrial News Indianapolis State Central Committee Indiana

Roscoe Walter Birthday Surprise at Homecoming

Roscoe Walter and his Keystone wife returned from Montpelier to a home filled with friends bearing baskets. A full dinner followed and a lively social hour concluded the celebration with guests departing satisfied by the delightful day.

Roscoe Walter Keystone Montpelier

Bethel Chapel Title for Craigville House of God

Health notes show conditions improving though weather remains changeable. Dr. Kohn was absent several days last week. Mrs. Pace of Ohio visited here Friday and Saturday. It is said there has been a corre

Celina Ohio Craigville Doc. Huffman Mt. Zion J.W. B. Flack, LL Holt Missouri New Chapel Kohn Bethel Chapel House of God Pace

West Jackson News Roundup and Local Notes

Winter has begun as Souerwine returns from Montana and says Indiana feels old fashioned. Samantha Un rue of Marion buried in Mitchell cemetery after dying Saturday evening. George Wilson Will Chopson and others attended a Huntington barbecue. Wheat crop looks strong with good prices anticipated. Several Democrats traveled to the party barbecue for a pleasant turnout. Samuel Jackson sprained his ankle and remained housebound briefly.

Can Souerwine Montana Indiana Samantha Unrue John Unrue Marion Mitchell Warren George Wilson Will Chopson Cena Jackson Cinda Cloud Huntington Joni Neff Luther Cruse Alf Alva James Chas. Williamson Lon Neff Court House Bluffton Samuel Jackson

Pugney Pointers and Local Happenings

Wheat all sown and corn husking begun as Pugney leads in corn. Cochran expands in the molasses business. Sile Wisner and wife and Mrs Tillie Souders attended the Huntington fair. Aaron Wisner suffers a severe pleurisy attack. Ida Wisner jokes about her mouth wearing out from chatter. Garton and Marion visit Bluffton for races.

Cochran Sile Wisner Tillie Souders Huntington Aaron Wisner Ida Wisner H. S. Garton Marion Garton Bluffton

Restorative Nervine Cures Praised by Ringwood Resident

Mrs M M Wood of Ringwood NL says three months of Restorative Nervine relieved long standing nervousness and insomnia. She suffered chronic headaches and had tried doctors without success before using Nervine and experiencing life saving improvement.

M&s. M. Wood Ringwood, NL Miles

Dr Miles Nervine Guarantee and Pricing Offered

The Dr Miles Medical Co announces an active guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. Drug stores offer it at $1 per bottle, six bottles for a discounted price, or will ship prepaid on receipt of payment to Elkhart Indiana.

Dr. Miles

Local Socials Note Guests and Attends in Craigville

Will Brown and his wife of Murray visited Will Sweeny and family along with Isaac Bender and family and Birs. Chloe Garton traveled to Craigville last Sunday for the dedication of the Christian Union church.

Will Brown Murray Will Sweeny Isaac Bender Chloe Garton Craigville Christian Union Church

Public Sale of Poland China Pigs Near Peterson Indiana

On Thursday October 18 1894 a sale will be held at the seller's residence two miles south of Peterson Adams County Indiana. About sixty head of Poland China hogs from spring and summer litters will be offered with noted sires and record stock. Free dinner at noon and top pigs reserved for sale day. Sale starts 11 a.m. with twelve months time offered without interest. Joshua Brianr Peterson Adams Co Indiana.

Peterson Adams County Ind Poland Trenton Rock Hadley Ohio U.S Lady Princess Ethel B Little Beauty Clora Black Daisey Lady Butler Duffie Joshua Brianr. Peterson Adams Co Indiana

A Wonderful Conqueror Against Scrofula

The article extols Hood s Sarsaparilla as an inveterate foe and conqueror of scrofula, describing the disease s common presence in families and its varied manifestations from sores and goitre to mucous membrane and lung involvement. It claims the remedy purifies blood and restores health.

Hood

Augustus Raver Sale At Eagleville Bluffton Area

Augustus Raver offers at his residence five miles north of Bluffton on Tuesday October 16 a sale of two work horses a three year old elf three milch cows one brood sow and five pigs a brood sow and five head shoats a two horse wagon new double harness plows harrows and farm implements corn in crib and other articles. The value of gold depends on weight not polish.

Augustus Raver Eagleville Bluffton

Elkhorn Woman Bags Three Wild Ducks With One Shot

Bertha Taylor of Elkhorn Wisconsin recently bagged three wild ducks in a single shot.

Bertha Taylor Elkhorn Wis

Dr Wells New Cough Cure promotion for families

You are urged to keep Dr Wells New Cough Cure for children’s sudden colds and croup. The remedy is described as pleasant to take safe and effective with a 25 cent price. Sold by J E Sturgis. New York St Regis Indians in NY state earn $35 000 yearly from basket making.

Dr. Wells J. E. Sturgis St. Regis Indians New York State

Cure for Rheumatism and Treaty Spotlight

Ask your doctor about rheumatism cures and hear two views. The modern claim says Drummond's Lightning Remedy is the only known specific and offers a $500 reward if it fails to cure, with a two-bottle one month internal and external treatment sent for $5. Drum mond Medicine Co., 48 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents wanted. Sixteen nations have treaties with Japan.

Drummond Express Drummond Medicine Co Maiden Lane New York

Cure for Headache and Constipation Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache cure and remedy for habitual constipation. It claims permanent relief, urges purchases of large bottles at 50 cents, and notes a claim about 2 Indians in U.S. service earning a year.

Charles C. Deam Jung

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad from 19th Century Print

An antique advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. It claims a cure for piles with money-back guarantee and prices the box at 28 cents through Charles C. Deam.

Bucklen Charles C. Deam

Cures and prevents disease for stock with regular feeding

Claims that the product not only cures but prevents disease and, when fed two or three times weekly, keeps stock in fine condition. It promises new blood and life, improving readiness for spring work. Full pound packages priced at 25 cents. Sold by J. E. Sturgis.

J. E. Sturgis

Wild West show horse leaps through bank window in Kentucky town

A horse from a Wild West show jumped through a bank window in Kuttawa Kentucky causing likely damage. No injuries reported and the incident drew attention to the traveling show.

Kuttawa

Wonder liniment advertised by English vet surgeon

An English veterinary surgeon recommends a wonder liniment, claiming twenty years of tested use and guaranteed efficacy. It is marketed for both man and beast at 50 cents and 1 dollar, sold by J. E. Sturgis. Also notes cabbage as an old cure for intoxication.

England J. E. Sturgis

Dr King's New Discovery Stresses Guarantee and Free Trials

The advertisement offers Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and chest troubles with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a fair trial. Trial bottles are free at Charles C. Dean's drug store and the remedy is sold in large sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Dr. King Charles C. Deanr

Fur seals cling to two small islets in the Bering Sea

With half the world to choose from, fur seals remain confined to two tiny islets in the northern Bering Sea. The wildlife note emphasizes their limited range and the fragile habitat sustaining the colony.

Bering Sea

Temper Among Horses Distemper Cure Advertisement

iMstemper among horses is safely and quickly cured by Crafts Distemper and Cough Cure. It cures distemper and, when given in time, prevents its spread among exposed horses and colts. It is inexpensive and easy to administer. Send for a distemper-free book from Wells Medicine Co. of Lafayette Indiana, or ask J. E. Sturgis.

Wells Medicine Co LaFayette Ind J. E. Sturgis

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The West Jackson Blackbird Pugney Tocsin Chas. Rapp Wife Zion Marion Gartons Albert Trollender Jim Sowards Dongola Forst Forst Brothers Japan United States Morris’ English Stable Morris Liniment iMstemper W. A. Gutelius Stone Front Drug Store
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