Veterans and political notes from the era recounting a commander and treasury struggles
The article recalls J.G. Abans of Massagin setts elected commander in chief of the G ALE for the coming year, his Civil War service including Fredericksburg, and captivity. It also reports Benjamin Harrison challenging Jude Lochren on pension policy and notes treasury strains with low cash balances, indicating internal revenue surpassing customs receipts for the first time.
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Carr. J.G
Abans
Massaginsetts
G. Ale
Ben Perley Poore
Rite Smitdhon
Army of the Potomac
Fredericksburg
Tsed
Governor Breaks Precedent Quelling State Disorder
Governor Matthews moved to quell insurrection without prior local appeal, scattering assembling thugs and demonstrating decisive use of state force. Critics say local authorities neglected duty, but the action set a lasting precedent making it harder for officials to tolerate lawbreaking.
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Gov. Matthews
Roby
White House welcomes first child born there a girl
Joy erupted at the White House over the arrival of a baby girl named Baby Ruth’s sister, reported as the first child born in the Executive Mansion. Amid pride, some disappointment over gender emerged, but the reception was warm and celebratory. Samuel Gardiner’s pension suspension was revoked pending investigation, and a Jefferson County legal fight over circuit dissolution to Clarke County heads to the courts, with political maneuvering brewing for fall elections. Congressman Martin pushed multiple bills on pensions, civil service, sugar bounties, soldiers' homes, and a constitutional amendment for senators.
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White House
Baby Ruth
Baby McKee
Sam Gardiner
Hugh Dougherty
A. N. Martin
Lochren
Samuel Gardiner
Sam
Mr. Martin
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Clarke County
Martin
Indiana
Poor Congregational minister seeks post office with God on his side
In Iowa a Democratic supporter expected to secure a postmaster appointment after Cleveland’s election. A brief application arrived from a poor Congregational minister who claimed to be a good Democrat and endorsed by God and Gresham. General Gresham declined action until guidance from God.
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Creshiam
Iowa
Cleveland
Dissell
God
Gresham
Tissell
General Gresham
Nan
Mr. Bissell
Pauper Practice Funds Awarded by County Commissioners
In regu lar session last Friday the county commissioners allocated pauper relief across districts. Dis. No.1 Thomas Morris received 25.00, Edwin Vnear 40.00, A D Dickey 40.00, Botts 35.00, L J Wilson 60.00, Fulton St 79.00, Wells Co. Asylum 49.00, Hesler Dist. No.7 89.90.
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Thos. Morris
Edwin Vnear
A.D. Dickey ii
Botts
Hesler Dist. No.y
Opening of the School Year Brings Busy Morning Crowd
Monday morning at the school location saw over 700 children and anxious mothers preparing for the new term. Enrollment rose in most rooms with the high school starting around fifty pupils while Preparatory counted 46. Principal Burris praised arrangements and noted the 800 pupil, twenty teacher operation running smoothly with strong patron interest.
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Waring’s
DeLong
Washington Street
Burris
Pauline Karns
Charles Dailey
Pastor Hawke Likely to Accept Bluffton Call
The Presbyterian church in this city plans to call Rev. Dr. Hawke of Carrollton Ohio after a recent two service visit. A congregational vote favored inviting him to the pulpit and if he accepts the call he will move with his wife and child to Bluffton in early October. Dr Hawke is about forty three with bright pulpit powers.
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Presbyterian
Hawke
Carrollton
Craven of
Ossian
Sir. Hawke
Bluffton
Jersey Cows for Sale Near Bluffton
One-fourth mile north of Bluffton owner offers five Jersey cows, including one springer and a yearling heifer, plus two young calves. Four cows are freshly calved. A man is present to show and sell at any time. Good cattle advertised as represented. Huau D. Studabaker.
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Bluffton
Daring Lake Shore Express Robbery Near Kendallville
The New York and Boston Lake Shore train was wrecked by robbers at Kesaler switch west of Kendallville Indiana. Eight to ten masked men opened the express car with dynamite and secured 225000 in gold while firing on 500 passengers. Engineer James Knapp was severely wounded though the crew escaped. Police report several arrests but no confirmed suspects.
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New York and
Boston Express
Lake Shore Road
Kesaler
Kendallville
Indiana
James Knapp
Craigville Notes Report Sunday School Large Attendance
Weather outlook shows no rain for days while Sunday School at the Craigville Oakland church draws deep interest. Local events include Rev. Spray preaching and Rev. Dayne delivering his first sermon of the pastoral year.
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Spray
U. B. Church
Oakland Church
Dayne
C. U
C. B. Niblick
John
P. John
J. M. Pyle
John Kibler
Lem Shaffer
Rev. Payne
Jonathan Markley
John Anderson
Burt Drum
Jettie Crist
Craigville
Allen County
Ohio
J.M. Pyle
Decatur
Free Watkins
Orlan Craner
Geneva
John Miller
Marion Ridenhour
Lima
Lima, Who Has Been Here For A Few Days Plowing For Wheat On Grandpa John
Foxy
G U G and Co Directors Elected for Road Construction
Last Monday Wessell attended a Union City meeting of G U G Co directors. G W Patchell and H V Harris were chosen to serve as directors during the railroad construction.
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W. W. Wessell
Union City
G., U. G. & Co. Railroad
G. W. Patchell
H. V. Harris
Prospective Rail Line Near Union City Faces Funding Hurdle
The report notes strong belief the railroad will be built with key local investors from Pennville and Bluffton and Union City. R C Lorch of New York visited to assess funds and planned to secure financing after a summer squeeze. More definite news hoped in the next issue.
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New York City
Union City
New York
Bluffton Population Count Reaches 4329 In New Census
H B Masslich and wife announce Bluffton's population at 4329 after direct house to house canvass. The count excludes transients and notes undercount possibilities. US Census of June 1890 listed Bluffton at 3586, showing growth with the new tally.
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H. B. Masslich
Bluffton
United States
Old Settlers Meeting at Liberty Center Friday
An Old Settlers meeting is advertised for Liberty Center Friday September 20 for Wells and adjacent counties. A fifty piece Wells county band will perform two open air concerts and Trostle's Glee Club will contribute. The Old Settler's experience meeting is in the afternoon. No one should miss this meeting.
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Old Settlers
Liberty Center
Wells
Wells County
Trostle
Old Settler's Experience
Mt Zion local notes and community updates
Corn cutting leads the day as rain delays wheat sowing. W T Clingenpeel's well at the tile factory runs dry prompting a new drilled well. Nate Perry adds to his blacksmith shop. C N Neff seeks a bicycle in trade for a horse. Hubbard and Cloud prepare a sorghum plant with farmer support hoped for. Funeral of Sarah Roush, 85 years, 22 days, by Rev Smith in A B church. Rogers moves to G W Huffman farm. Osroe Rilby plans Missouri trip. Next Sunday pastor Rev Oler to preach at 1 PM. J M Roush family of Hunting-
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W.T. Clingenpeel
Nate Perry
C. N. Neff
Thomas Hubbard
H.s. Cloud
Henry
Sarah Roush
Rev. Smith
Batson
Wm. Rogers
Patch Thief Strikes Sweet Potato Patch In Crocker Area
G W Huffman reported in Crocker county area last week after someone entered Elijah Huffman's sweet potato patch stealing harvest and laying vines back on the hills to hide it. Residents warn thefts have occurred before and threaten consequences if the thief is caught with lead.
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G. W. Huffman
Elijah Huffman
Crocker
Appointments Made by County Commissioners
The commissioners in session Monday named Milton Morgan and James P. Mounsey as justices of the peace for Liberty township. Martin Stair was appointed justice of the peace and E. B. Shaw as constable for Nottingham township. Benjamin I. Miller became constable for Lancaster township. Jacob McCurdy was appointed constable for Harrison township.
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Milton Morgan
James P. Mounsey
Liberty Township
Martin Stair
E. B. Shaw
Nottingham
Benjamin I. Miller
Lancaster
Jacob (. McCurdy
Harrison Township
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Chicago
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W. A. Gutetins
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P.A. Allen
OmMce In
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Hiutston
Parana
Ivan N. Warkern
Indianapolis
G. A.M
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Jude Lochren
Tanner
Unm
Carlisle
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Republican Party
Boies
Central School
Ity
Washington Park
Pry
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Preparatory
Jersey
Lake Shore
Old Settlers Meeting
Mt. Zion
Oler
N. Neff
J. A. Studabaker
Turnbull
Exchange Bank
J.C. Fulton
Murray
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W. OT. T. Swaim
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Prank C. Dailey
Chronicle and Evening News
Swain Brothers
Cla E
Robinson
Zanesville
Ind
Siugh M. Kapp
Petoskey
Mich
Mr Kapp
W.I. Coon
Hugh
Haigh
Ian
Mr. Coon
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Carios Tarryy
D.D
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Taw F. Parner
1Sth Street
Tth Ave
Crofarm Company
Murray Street
New Yorkity
Wm. H. North
Lafayette
Purdue University
North
W. L. Douglas
State of Indiana
Buckeye Supply Company
Eb At
Richard A. Waltron
Staal
Sharee & Stureis
Wil E. Sluin
Mary A. Walkeron
Clara Lo
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Mlattton
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