Dailey Field Nuptials Reported In Bluffton
Frank C Dailey of Bluffton married Edna Field of Bloomington last Wednesday evening at the Field residence on East Kirkwood Avenue. About 150 relatives and friends attended. bridesmaids were Bertha Miers and Mary Field with ushers Charles G Dailey and Harry McDowell. The couple will reside in Bluffton with Frank practicing law after graduating from Indiana University in 1894 under Judge Dailey of the Indiana Supreme Court.
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Frank C. Dailey
Edna Field
Bloomington
Bluffton
Handsome Field
East Kirkwood Avenue
Bertha Miers
Mary Field
Charles G. Dailey
Harry McDowell
Len S. Field
Judge Dailey
Indiana Supreme Court
Law Department
Indiana University
Harrison in Bluffton Ex-President crowds Wells county
Report on Benjamin Harrison visiting Bluffton last Friday with about three thousand in attendance. The article praises local decor, criticizes two speakers Cornith and Banks, and notes Harrison urged electing a Republican House this fall amid a Democratic president and Senate.
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Bluffton
Benjamin Harrison
Cornith
Banks
Harrison
Wells County
Senate
Harrison Hippodrome
Wheat for Hogs Shows Profitable Wheat Feeding
Oliver Putman of Dublin township reports feeding ground wheat to hogs yields $1.26 per bushel while hogs sold at $5.75 each. He found one bushel of wheat equals a bushel and a half of corn and would not sell his 1,709 bushels for less than $1.00 per bushel when fed to hogs. Rochlord, O. Press.
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Oliver Putman
Dublin Township
Mr. Putman
Putman
Rochlord, O
Press
Wages Rise at Cocheco Mills Amid Tariff Debate
The Dover New Hampshire Cocheco mills report wage increases by percentage amid a return to work. Republicans claim industry stoppage stemmed from fear of a Democratic tariff, while the tariff has arrived and mills resume operation. The Aferald notes the theory lacks solid support.
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Cocheco
Dover
Chicago
Mrs Agnes Wallace Dies in Bluffton at 90 on Wabash Ave
Mrs Agnes Wallace widow of Thomas Wallace died Sunday on Wabash Avenue. Born January 30 1831 in Barston Berwickshire Scotland she became Wells county citizen in 1850. She married 1852 and lived in Rockcreek then Bluffton since 1867. Sister of James Crosbie Sr. Funeral Monday with Rev J H Hawk officiating. Interment in Rockford cemetery.
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Agnes Wallace
Thomas Wallace
Wabash Avenue
Democrats Take Notice From Local Populists Remark
An excerpt from the Nransville Courier quotes a populist leader claiming Democrats will deliver a Republican victory. He asserts populist votes will come from Democrats and that few Republicans will vote the populist ticket. The remark ties local politics to party realignments.
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Nransville Courier
A N Martin to Speak at Adams County Points Dates
A N Martin will speak at Adams county locations Fruchte Preble township Friday evening October 26 Lin Grove Tuesday October 30 and Geneva Wednesday October 31 indicating a campaign stop schedule for the local visit.
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Adams County
Fruchte
Preble Tp
Lin Grove
Geneva
Wed
Local notes from Poneto and surrounding areas
Community updates include William Fitzpatrick plastering Frank Barnes' saloon addition, Edward Tompkins nearly enclosing a new business house, a poor fishing report from the Tappy party, and Mrs. Emma Tappy listed as sick. A Monday concert at the U. B. church was successful and several residents attended Harrison day events in Bluffton and Fort Wayne.
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William Fitzpatrick
Frank Barnes
Edward Tompkins
George Tappy
Emma Tappy
U. B
Ernest Lenhardt
Salamonte
Ft. Wayne
Martin
C. D. Howard
Bluffton
Edward Reinhardt
Decature
Denis Kemp
Ohio
Frank Hardwidge
Lin Phillips
Fort Wayne
Democratic visit and rally notes in Jackson Center area
Samuel Gravell of Lebanon visits the city as guest of his stepson J A Morris and attends Democratic events. Local Democrats hold large meetings at Jackson Center Five Points Liberty Center and other points urging support for the straight ticket. Esq Samuel Jackson visits the city, crippled from a sheep incident, vows to vote despite obstacles. The piece also condemns Mr Steele for declining a joint debate with Mr Martin and urges publication of a debate rebuttal.
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Samuel Gravell
Lebanon
Boon County
J. A. Morris
Sammy
Hendricks
Williams
Weils County
Jackson Center
Five Points
Liberty Center
Steel
Martin
Hartford City
Steele
McKinley Debate Offer Over Threat of New Law
Tom Reep argues the Republican party would not impose another McKinley law if in power. McKinley counters with promises, suggesting a joint debate to settle the question.
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Tom Re&ep
Republican Party
McKinley Law
McKinley
Bluffton Town Faces Full Employment Surge
A Bluffton report notes widespread labor revival with all residents employed now after months of unemployment, contrasting past hardships and citing failures to profit from similar previous issues in sugar tin wool industries.
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Bluffton
Peru Merchants Comment On Tariff Law And McKinley Bill
The article presents interviews with Peru's leading business figures on the impact of the new tariff law compared to the McKinley bill. Merchants from major firms discuss effects across party lines and provide testimonies from well known local enterprises.
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Peru
Political Question on State Laws Sparks Voter Advice
The text asks readers to support a party by voting for it based on approval of several state laws including school book, election, fee and salary, and tax laws. It presents the laws as favorable and urges continued party support in an election context.
State outlook hailed as victory assured by Chairman Taggart
Taggart declares a cheering state outlook and says victory is assured if the Democrats mobilize a full vote. He urges Democrats to turnout in force to seal the win.
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Taggart
Taxing Wells County Railroads and Corporations
A voter asks support for a 15 percent tax from railroads and corporations in Wells County. The message urges backing the party that enacted the law to compel payment.
Democratic Year Shifts in Berusrican Leadership Race
Berusrican leaders press for office as sugar tin wool and wages underperform. Analysts say the vote shapes power as the year unfolds, with economic discontent fueling campaign chatter and public expectations.
Tax shift raises Wells county railroads tax share
Tut railroads and corporations of Wells county under the old tax law paid 6 per cent of all taxes. Under the new law they pay 15 per cent.
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Wells County
Tax Shift Sees Railroads Pay Higher County Levy
Under the new tax law the railroads and corporations of Wells county pay 13 percent of all taxes, while under the old law they paid only 5 percent. This marks a significant shift in tax burden to major entities overlapping Wells county finances.
Ohio Farmers Insurance blamed for unpaid fire loss
Jacob McDowell of Adams County Indiana sues Ohio Farmers Insurance Company of LeRoy claiming its liability for his barn fire loss of over one thousand dollars, caused by lightning on April 28, 1893, was admitted but never paid due to a policy suit deadline. Local business leaders and county officers endorse his affidavit.
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State
Indiana
Adams County
Jacob McDowell
Geneva P. O
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
LeRoy
Ohio
Wilbur L, Royax
Jakat
Notice to Tax Payers in Wells County
Notice states no extension for tax payments beyond the first Monday of November. Taxes must be paid by November 6, 1834. lists and payments due before then. Treasurer William Cover warns settlement office closes November 11 and any unpaid taxes or receipts will be returned delinquent.
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Wells County
BevreTon Pants Parlor Advertising Made to Order Trousers
Wanted every reader to remember that BevreTon Pants Parlor makes to order the best all wool pants. The ad promises value and urges shoppers to visit the shop opposite the court house for tailored trousers at $4 and $5.
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BevreTon Pants
Court House
Wilson Bill and nursery pricing motivate voters
Fragmentary clippings discuss political rhetoric and tax policy with mentions of Wilson Bill, nursery stock prices at 25c for cherries, 5c apples and grapes, and a warning against ticket-scratching schemes. The piece reflects campaign sentiment and a Wells county audience reference with a jab at a suit cost. It ends urging support for the income tax law through party action.
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Wabash Valley
J. B. Evans & Co
Tax on wreenbacks sparks party line vote push
Citizens are urged to back the party that enacted the tax on wreenbacks, aligning with the measure's supporters to advance the new levy.
Born Tired Degree Gaffe Causes Confusion at Office
In a Detroit Free Press quip a tramp presents a card reading Turnpike Walker B T. When asked for his degree he replies with the pun that B T stands for Born Tired, provoking puzzled laughter as the exchange unfolds in the office.
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Detroit Free Press
The Bannee Prods Calamity and Truth About Neighbor
The Bannee irritates a wary neighbor by speaking blunt truths about local strife and looming disasters, provoking tension and neighborhood friction as public discourse grows tense.
Free wool tariff sparks wages rise and American manufacturing revival
The Evansville Courier cites the repeal of McKinley era policies and the new Democratic tariff as boosting consumer goods, wages, and domestic wool production. Letters from Lowell Manufacturing and Philadelphia woolen interests praise restored wages and expanded activity, arguing free wool strengthens U S mills and opens foreign markets.
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Evansville
Lowell Manufacturing Company
Milk Street
Boston
Bernard Goldstein
Milwaukee
John Hace
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
United States
The Danger of Mental Exhaustion
Chicago Tribune notes a college student worries about mental strain from study while a teammate dismisses health risks citing new football rules.
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Chicago Tribune
Independent Spirit Surfaces in Massachusetts Schoolgirl
A Massachusetts schoolgirl challenges gendered notions of intellect, reacting to her mother’s remark about a hen’s supposed lack of intelligence. She argues the hen may possess knowledge, asserting equality with roosters and displaying early independence. Youth's Companion notes her stance against gendered stereotypes.
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Massachusetts
Hairpin in the bottle baffles Yale Record note
A Yale Record quip questions how electricity makes a hairpin burn in a bottle, as Pat stares at a street light and wonders at the cause. The wry remark captures curiosity about electric illumination in a playful, dated voice.
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Pat
Yale Record
Travel Rates to Michigan and Midwest Points Advised
Ticket notices announce one fare rates to principal Michigan points on Oct 17 and Nov 14 via Clover Leaf Route connections. Address details offered by Clover Leaf travel agent and G P A Jenkins of Toledo Ohio.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Arkansas
T. St. L
Co. C. Jenkins
Toledo
Balding Applies For Wells County Liquor Permit
Fred H. Balding submits an application to the Wells County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart at his Bluffton business. The site is described as part of inlet No 6 in Townley and J W Townley's west addition, Bluffton, bounded by specifics from the town plat.
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Bhiffton
Harrison Township
Wells County
Indiana
Fred H. Balding
Board of Commissioners of
Bluffton
Inlet No. 6
Townley
J. W. Townley
Datch Lot No. 6
Freep H. Balding
Appointment of William Bloxsowe as administrator
Notice states William Bloxsowe appointed administrator of the estate of Samuel McClain of Wells county deceased. The estate is expected to be solvent. Owenween 4313 Aegitarian, Clerk Wells Circuit Court.
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William Bloxsowe
Samuel McClain
Wells County
Owenween
Aegitarian
Wells
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