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Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1893

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Indiana University News From Bloomington Focuses Wells County Links

A Wells County student reports Indiana University plans to boost state interest through county items. The article notes enrollment at 498, a strong new administration under President Swain, and a Wells County pair, Frank Dailey and I. C. Hamilton. It mentions student sickness, Olive Kern’s death, a lecture course, free talks, active student clubs, geometry lectures, and football losses to Purdue.

Coulter Indiana University Swain Wells County Frank Dailey Bluffton I. C. Hamilton Zanesville Olive Kern Bedford Ind A. A. Willet Joseph Cook James Headly Torbert Concert Co Schubert Quartet Co Riley W. R. Harper Chicago C. R. Williams Indianapolis Current Politics Club Historical Seminary Philosophical Club Department of Philosophy Mathe Latin Seminary Aley H. W. Clark Ft. Wayne Purdue Universty Lafayette Purdue

City Council Sets Minor Edits and Street Work

Last night the council, with Krehl and Deam absent, approved several small items. Measures include gravel removal on West Cherry street foundations, gas contract for city building, street improvements on Terry West Market Walnut and Arnold creek railing, stone hauling to the city yard, sidewalk raises on East Cherry, and repairs to fire alarm lines on South Johnson.

Krehl Deam Lake Erie J. A. Micheals G. T. Williamson Haraware A. J. Carlyle Quarantine Services Frank Adams Lumber Milton Durst Joseph Mettler Wm. Eatlif Dassdbsensingen Jacob Drew Cook Cherry Street Clark Electric Light Works Terry Street West Market Street Walnut Street Arnold Creek South Main Street Jonathan Brown East Cherry Street South Johnson Street

Meeting to form horse theft mutual protection company

Bluffton and Harrison township horse owners plan a defense against frequent horse thefts. A meeting at Dan Shoemaker school house two miles east of the city will organize a mutual protection company to recover stolen horses, punish thieves, and reimburse losses if needed. Attendees urged to attend next Monday evening, October 30.

Dan Shoemaker Bluffton Harrison Township

Patents Granted to Indiana Inventors This Week

Reported by C A Snow & Co solicitors of American and foreign patents. J R Allgire Indianapolis machine for cutting and printing veneer package blanks. A J Chausse Monroeville steam engine governor. J M Fender Liberty beading machine for sheet metal. F E Herdman Indianapolis elevator. W H Holloway Brazil cloth measuring machine. J Hunetman New Harmony cuff fastener. M H Jackson Kokomo flying top. J J Koch Lawrenceburg harness saddle. W C Smith Goshen bicycle.

Indiana C. A. Snow & Co U.S J. Hunetman New Harmony M. H. Jackson J. J. Koch Lawrenceburg W. C. Smith

A Fancy Burden on People Shields Carpet Makers

A discussion on tariff protection for infant industries argues that carpet makers gain from duties yet ship products abroad, undermining workers here. The piece cites McKinley’s concessions, questions the benefit to American labor, and notes broader protections in tools and wares. It also briefly reviews a local musical performance by Huffman Lesh and the Lesh Donaldson quartet with organists and instrumentalists named.

McKinley Europe Chicago Herald England Yonkers

Canning Company Expands Output Amid Strong Demand

The canning factory ships three car loads of 1000 dozen each to Cincinnati this week, adding four car loads there, one to Chicago, and one to Ft Wayne, plus smaller local deliveries. Tomato packs reach 80 000 cans, corn 18 000, pumpkins 4 000. frost cut tomato output. Stockholders expect brighter prospects and plan to double acreage next season. Wirely Samm leads with 514 bushels. Horace Ellingham follows with 497.

Cincinnati Chicago Ft. Wayne Wirely Samm Horace Ellingham T. S. Crosbie

Concert at St Paul Church showcases Lesh students

A grand concert on October 4 at St Paul church Rockcreek township featured four classes taught by Prof. James Lesh. The program included choruses quartets duets and solos with about fifty voices. Notable performances included Miss Lillie Huffman and Miss Eversole of Murray delivering standout numbers.

St Paul Church Rockcreek Township James Lesh Lesh Lillie Huffman Eversole Murray

Distressed Wife and Constipation Caper Report

Fragmentary quotes from W B Lzzran of Delaware Ohio and Hman Warwaz late Chief Justice of Georgia describe health complaints. The text references Coast coughing and liver illness, with mentions of Jay Howes and caperery remedies, yielding unclear historical context.

W. B. Lzzran Delaware Ohio Jay Howes Hman Warwaz Georgia

Tragic Fishing Party Returns After Fatal Train Crash

Remains of a Shideler party travel through the city after a trip to Kosciusko county. Jonathan Harshman and Gus Miller were ejected when their team ran away at Huntington crossing the Chicago Erie road. Harshman died from a broken neck, Miller suffered a leg fracture, and another man was left in a helpless condition. Harshman leaves a wife and two children.

Jonathan Harshman Gus Miller Shideler Kosciusko County Chicago & Erie Road Huntington Harshman Mr. Miller

Supreme court decision stirs Montpelier dispute over meat market case

The ruling in A. Rapp vs Spaulding Miller & Co. has residents and parties in Bluffton and Montpelier watching closely. Spaulding Miller seeks a re hearing and may appeal to the U S court after a $2000 judgment in Rapp & Co.’s meat market case.

Supreme Court A. Rapp Spaulding, Miller & Co Montpelier A. Rapp & Co Rapp Bluffton U. S. Court

Seventh Annual Indianapolis Chrysanthemum Show and Floral Festival

The Society of Indiana Florists announces the Seventh Annual Indianapolis Chrysanthemum Show and Floral Festival with flowers from Indiana and other states. Excursion rail fares of one and one third for round trips are available across Indiana for November 7 to 11, with return by November 12. Complete programs and premium lists are available from secretary at 37 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis.

Indiana Society of Indiana Florists Indianapolis Alleghanies Massachusetts Avenue

Taxes Due by November Sixth in Wells County

Notice from 413 Ww. Cover, Treasurer Wells County. All taxes must be paid by November 6 1893. No extension of time for payment. Those paying by list must submit lists and payment before the 6th. Treasury office closes for settlement on that date and delinquent taxes will be returned.

Cover Treas. Wells Co

Younge the founder of Younge's Institute featured

Fort Wayne Tribune quotes praise for Dr J W Younge founder of Younge's Medical and Surgical Institute. It highlights his long practice, Christian ministry background, and high endorsements from local medical peers. The report notes his institute's prominence in northern Indiana and claims of superior facilities and staff.

J. W. Younge Bliss House Ft. Wayne the Tribune Younge Medical and Surgical Institute Indiana Fort Wayne J. W. Young Chicago New York Fort Wayne Tribune United States Standard Medical and Surgical Institute

New Band Reorganizes With Fourteen Members

The band reorganized last Thursday evening with fourteen members all from the previously disbanded group. Ed Hupp is president and Jake Piercy vice president, Fred Tangeman secretary, Mose Spake treasurer, Roy DeHaven lead, George Mossman janitor and librarian, E A Dailey director. Ruffton will continue to offer the best music and remain the city’s pride.

Ed Hupp Jake Piercy Fred Tangeman Mose Spake Roy DeHaven George Mossman E. A. Dailey Ruffton

Prominent Salve Ad Promises Cure for Skin Ailments

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chap d hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Chas. C. Deam. 49-ly.

Chas. C. Deam

Free Trial Offer for Dr King’s New Discovery and Pills

Advertises free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills. Send name and address to H. E. Bucklin & Co. Chicago to receive a sample box and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor at no cost. Guaranteed to do you good. Chas C Deam, druggist.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklin & Co Chicago Chas. C. Deam

Souvenir Portfolio Offer From World’s Columbian Exposition

Advertises a prepaid Souvenir Portfolio for fifteen cents with address to BucKLEN & Co. Chicago Illinois. Promises high art in full page views and renderings of the exposition and a refund if not satisfied. Also promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve as cures for headaches constipation piles burns sores ulcers.

Theorld H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago Ill DeWitt de Witt

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the State University AT Bloomington State University Friends of Indiana Universi Zoa-Phora Huffman Messrs Donaldson Maggia Eichhorn Hattie Lesh S. P. Roush Cornet Herman Thoma the Canning Company Simmons Liver R. J. W. Younge Mik Yoorge's Medical and Surgical Institute James Russell Liberty Township Russell Rockcreek Harry H. Crosby Springfield Ohio Southern Railroad Geo. W. Saul Saul Manger Ohio Southern Crosby Chicago & Erie Decatur Magley Kingsland Uniondale Wep Suis W. P DeWitt’s Dram ROYAL the Royal Royal Baking Powder CO Wall ST ORK Abraham Roe Isaac Roe Ezekiel Joe Jerry Roe Harvey Prough Joseph Prough George Glass Lake Superior Michigan Bucklen C.c Ies Court House Boots Snyder
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