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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1893
Page
4
The article describes how southern senators signaled support for unconditional repeal of the Sherman law, with a vote expected before Saturday and prospects of a quick decision amid anticipated amendments. It notes Cleveland's strong stance, House rapid action, and growing criticism of Senate delays and disorganization.
Brooklyn mayor opposes the Corbett versus Mitchell prize fight at Coney Island and calls on other leaders to halt such events. The piece also covers Ohio Farmers Insurance Co agent Greek defending the company's solvency, policy continuity, and staffing updates including N R Chalfant.
Health is fair as many neighbors plan or attend the World's Fair. A birthday surprise for Joseph Griffith drew a large crowd at his home. Sheriff Huffman’s wife visited. H S Cloud returned from Illinois. Thomas Hubbard bought a new livery horse. oil men will drill on Louis Huffman’s farm. Willianson adds a veranda. board prices rise to five dollars a week. bus overturned west of town. townsfolk inquire about hats and other oddities.
Old People's Day was celebrated at the Methodist Church with invitations to city seniors. The service featured old time hymns, a touching sermon by Rev. Wade, and transport arrangements for attendees over sixty. A list of attendees with ages was published.
Residents around Jinn Grove celebrate a successful shot at an oil well on Pleas Reynold’s Hartford township farm one mile east of the Wells county line. Brownger & Co drilled it and struck oil after 900 feet, reportedly yielding 150 barrels. The well sits a mile and a half north of the Shepherd well, with two more derricks contracted and more planned.
Farmers busy with autumn work report good wheat in the neighborhood. Visitors include J. S. Anderson and F. M. French at the World’s Fair. Wm. McCra, Dieter Gentis, Jacob Gottschalk, Mrs. Bossart listed as sick. Fred Reppert visits. Dan Beeler travels to Chicago. Fred Dubach marries Miss Garber. Lon Kiser to teach.
Oil has been struck on the Reynolds farm located one mile south and one and a half miles east of Kreps, yielding a 50 barrel well. Local visits include G W Watson and family, Colter McCurdy, and Jesse Weist with wife. Real estate transfers are listed in Recorder W F Goynes's office, with multiple parcels described in Union, Nottingham, Liberty, and Bluffton townships.
Local items report Eph Ruth converting an old store into a dwelling and Charles Henninger planning several new houses. World’s Fair visits by John Burns Noah Bower and others, with Chicago’s looks and gravel road progress noted. Wheat rising, a baby’s funeral, and multiple residents traveling to Chicago for sights and business.
A Forest City paper advertises Blank's with the line Everyone who can not get trusted anywhere else come to Blank's, promising a trusted destination for customers seeking reliable service.
An advertisement proclaims Morris English Stable Liniment cures cuts bruises lameness and saddle galls when others fail. It retails at 25c 10c and 1.00 with a claim of worth 25 to the consumer and is sold by J. E. Sturgis 4014. The text also notes an ordinary thimble can hold 100 000 of fourth jewel wheel screws.
If your horse lacks appetite, is languid, or hair rough, Morris English Stable Powders speed recovery. It removes worms effectively and makes coats slick and glossy. Contains no injurious drugs. Pound packages 25 cents. Sold by J I. Sturgis. Nebraska’s corn yield reaches 100 bushels per person this year.
Rev. I. B. Coulton of Circleville Kansas testifies the White Wine of Tar Syrup by Dr Warner has aided his family and matches its advertised cure claims for throat and lung diseases. Sold by J E Sturgis 4014.
Mr 8 H Jackson of Roberts Indiana requests one dozen more Dr Wells New Cough Cure. He calls it the best seller and most satisfactory cough medicine he can get. Customers say it is the best of all. Price five cents? Sold by J E Sturgis 4014.
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