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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1894

Page

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Revival of U S Mills and Factories Sparks Economic Turnaround

Across the country post tariff passage shows a wave of plant restarts. Mills in Exeter and Anderson restore shifts. tin plate and radiator works resume. car works and glass factories plan quick reopenings with thousands returning to work as miners seek immediate hires.

House Exeter N.H Exeter Manufacturing Company Anderson Middletown L. B. Jackson Bremen Ind Timothy Holland Chicago Holland Union Bank McKinkey New Albany Ohio Falls Jeffersonville Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg Springer Grayson Mt. Savage Upper Stinson Lower Stinson Cora Anderson Flint American Wire Booth West Bay City Mid F. W. Wheeler & Co Massillox Qobic Massillon Coal Operators

Indiana Divisions Sweep Prizes in K of P Drill

In Washington last week the K of P drill awarded three of ten prizes to Indiana divisions. New Albany claimed the fifth prize, Terre Haute the eighth, and Indianapolis the tenth, marking a strong showing for Indiana teams.

Washington Indiana New Albany Terre Haute Indianapolis

Betrayed Trust Shakes Light Guards Captain

Captain Charles Nolan of the Light Guards is suspected of misappropriating about $60 in company funds including a $26 flag fund. A board of inquiry examined his accounts. Nolan fled to Minster, Ohio after being summoned, prompting strong distrust among officers and soldiers.

Charles Nolan Light Guards Kiger Todd Martz Weisell Minster Ohio Nolan

Rev Porter Acquitted In Purse Theft Case

Rev J W Porter of Liberty Center was acquitted in a purse theft case brought by his wife. The trial in Decatur lasted two to three days. Porter and his wife have since separated and Porter plans to sue for divorce at the next court term.

Banner J. W. Porter Liberty Center Miss Sparks Decatur Rev. Porter

Two Ribs Broken After Wagon Accident Near Murray

Last Thursday afternoon Jesse Shaffer son of John W. Shaffer living near Murray suffered a severe accident while riding on a potato wagon. A wheel ran over his chest breaking two ribs. He avoided more serious injuries, walked home, and a physician treated him. he rested well and felt nearly recovered by morning.

Jesse Shaffer John W. Shaffer Murray Shaffer

Home Camp Meeting at Methodist Church

A Home Camp Meeting will be held at the local Methodist church next week with preaching every evening. Speakers include Rev. Gregg of Decatur Monday Nev Beeks of Hartford City Tuesday and Wednesday, Rev. Marble of Ft Wayne Thursday, Rev. Norris of Ossian Friday, and Presiding Elder Simpson of Ft Wayne Saturday, with afternoon sessions daily.

Gregg Decatur Nev. Beeks Hartford City Marble Ft. Wayne Norris Ossian Simpson

Institute closes after smooth week of teacher institute work

The teachers institute concluded its annual session Friday after a calm week of lectures and discussions led by Prof. Black and Prof. Fitzgibbon. Topics covered included literature, history, geography, language, science, and grammar, with committee reports and a financial statement presented at adjournment.

Black Fitzgibbon Worsworth Bryant Fitzgubon Institute County Teachers’ Association County Teacher’s Association S. E. Hitchcock Bluffton Wm. Baker Chester Flora Ulmer Harrison Chas. White Jefferson Isaac Roush Jackson Stella Leach Liberty Nellie Bonham Lancaster Thomas Williams Nottingham Thomas Golden Reekcreek S. Ward Union County Teacher's Association W. W. Oman W. H. Merriman E. M. Foster Sadie Koons John G. Click Curtis Merriman W.G. Jones A. F. Blocher W. L. Burnau Rockcreek Ira Link Childrn United States W. A. Bell Indiana School Journal Louis D. Eichhorn

Sugar bounty controversy sparks cries of injustice

The Baltimore Sun criticizes sugar subsidies as unfair, noting planters in Louisiana receiving hundreds of thousands while wheat growers gain nothing. The editorial argues the system erodes republican equality, fostering dependence on government and undermining honest enterprise. It questions why public funds reward sugar profits at the expense of other farmers and citizens.

Louisiana Maryland Virginia Carnegie Baltimore Sun

Senate Control Seen Secure for Democrats by Next March

Analysis shows 88 Senate seats, vacancies in Montana Washington Wyoming. Democrats expected to hold a majority with 45 seats possible if New Jersey West Virginia stay, and Delaware and Illinois flip, while Republicans fight Montana and vacancies. Populists may balance power.

Senate of the United States New York Times Montana Washington Wyoming Stewart Nevada Lindsay Kentucky Caffery Louisiana Walthall Mississippi George P. Wetmore Dixon Rhode Island Thomas S. Martin Hunton Virginia California Mihigan North Carolina Wolcott Colorado Higgins Delaware Shoup Idaho Cullom Illinois Wilson Iowa Frye Maine Hoar Massachusetts McMillin Michigan Washburn Minnesota Power Manderson Nebraska Chandler New Hampshire Dolph Oregon Pettigrew South Dakota Senate Kansas New Jersey West Virginia Franklin MacVeagh

Local Home Undergoes Major Renovations on West Market

John W. Tribolet begins extensive repairs on his West Market Street residence. Plans include a new roof large veranda fresh paint and new stone walks aimed at improving the neighborhood streetscape.

John W. Tribolet West Market Street

Will of James S. Cartwright Filed With County Clerk

The will leaves wife Sarah 500 dollars and life use of a quarter section of the home farm. Remaining real and personal property to be divided equally among Andy J. Cartwright Emma J. Beatty Alice J. Taylor Susan F. Caston Lucy Johnston and Maggie Caston Cartwright. After the wife's death the property goes to the same heirs. Five hundred dollars to stay on interest for the Ossian Methodist minister. Executor Milo J. Gorrell with J C. Mason and J W Metts as witnesses.

James S. Cartwright Oppenheim Sarah Home Farm Andy J. Cartwright Emma J. Beatty Alice J. Taylor Susan F. Caston Lucy Johnston Maggie Caston Cartwright Ossian Milo J. Gorrell J. C. Mason J. W. Metts

Sugar prices slide after tariff change report

The Indianapolis Journal, once vocal against the tariff driven sugar price rise, is quieted by the Sentinel which cites Journal files showing sugar is several points cheaper now than a year ago under the McKinley bill.

Indianapolis Journal The Sentinel Journal Trust Sugar Trust

Salamonie Association Session Opens In City

The Salamonie Association began its session in the city at noon with a large influx of visitors, about a hundred arriving yesterday and more expected today. The week’s program is packed with exercises, including Woman’s Missionary Society activities tomorrow and a B Y P U convention Thursday evening.

Salamonie Association Woman's Missionary Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democratic Party Light Porter the Institute South America Wells County Teacher's Asssociation S. E Hitchcock J. D. McManus Will Will of Jamess Cartwright the Baptist Association Trust Party Chronicle the Chronicle
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