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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1893

Page

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Judge Dailey Honored by Wells County Bar for Supreme Court Elevation

Wells County bar held an impromptu gathering in the circuit court room to honor Judge Joseph S. Dailey before he leaves for Indianapolis to join the Indiana Supreme Court. Speakers praised his honesty, learning, and dedication, while lamenting the loss of Wells circuit court service as he ascends to the state bench.

Jos. S. Dailey Wells County Circuit Court Room Jetoskey Indianapolis Supreme Bench Levi Mock J. H. C. Smith E. R. Wilson Edwin C. Vaughn Wells Circuit Joseph S. Dailey Wells Murdek Wrenrkas Supreme Court Indiana Farley Mack Dailey J.J. Todd Judge Tailey Joe Dailey J.P. Hale State University

Will Redeem All Pledges and Bariffs Hearings

Washington notes vow no compromise as Republicans push repeal of federal election laws and tariff debates. Senate and House move toward Vorhees and Geary bills, with Olney denying enforcement of Geary law until Congress acts. Local reactions praise President and Mrs. Cleveland while cleric warnings on elections loom.

Washington D. C Congress Chicago John I. Davenport McMillin House Vorhees Senate Cleveland Mr. Cleveland House Committee On Foreign Affairs Geary Representive Everett Massachusetts California Olney Ross White House Ways and Means Committee Tom Reed

Lost horse and buggy found after odd disappearance

Charles Lusk hitched his horse and buggy near the Curry opera house then found the rig missing. He searched the city, hoped the horse returned by itself, then learned the team was located in Kingsland where it was tied to a telegraph pole and the buggy nearby. Lusk reclaimed his property and drove home.

Charles Lusk Curry Opera House Mr. Lusk Kingsland Mr. Tusk

Honor to A. N. Martin pension acknowledgment

Samuel Gardiner, restored to the pension list, receives a congratulatory letter from George E. Lowry of Indianapolis, a comrade in Co H 13th Ind. Lowry praises Gardiner, notes service to the boys in blue, and mentions his long standing Republican faith alongside respect for loyal Democrats.

Samuel Gardiner Geo. E. Lowry Indianapolis Mr. Gardiner Co.h. 13Th Ind Comnane Martin Congress Boys In Blue

Hoosier Hospitality at the Indiana Building at the Fair

The Indiana Building at the World’s Fair offers free lunch, iced water, reading rooms with Indiana papers and 600 books by Indiana authors, plus dressing rooms, a post office, and a welcoming executive chairman J F Haven. Visitors are urged to make it their headquarters as the homey state building belongs to Indiana’s people and will be their own if unused.

Indiana F. Haven Post Ofice

Starr wind pump mill praised by farmer

BEN F. STARR declares satisfaction with a Starr wind pump, tanks and derrick from Justus, Rogers & Co. The mill is on his farm, fully regulated and performing as agreed, earning his strong recommendation. P. D. Studabaker and wife of Ruth were in the city last Thursday.

Justus, Rogers & Co Justus Rogers & Co P. D. Studabaker Ruth

Is Life Worth Living Is Life Worth Living

The letter extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a life improving remedy. It claims liver inactivity causes illness and urges the product as a non constipating, non interfering treatment that relieves dyspepsia headaches and general debility, endorsing personal testing and efficacy.

Simmons Liver Regulator

Harvest Moon Appears Near Autumnal Equinox

The article notes the harvest moon rising each night next week starting Monday and gradually gaining a few minutes of light. It explains the term harvest moon derives from its light aiding harvesters in various countries and its occurrence at the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox.

Advertised Names From Historic Calli Listing

An apparent list of individuals and households appears to be advertised in a shuffled historical notice. Names include Mr Frank Pine Mr A W Shaner Mr Dave Staver Mr SV Wright Olive Berry Rouse Broth Amos Williams OM Sunity W R Secrest Mrs Sarah A Jor E D Bevin-2 Mr Guy Radis Mrs Jennie Ashle William Bowman rthe following let M. John F. Fivam-2 Mrs Annie Stout Louis Sarth Mr Stannon Sluffman Frank Branham Jake Wert Mr James Turner Mr Al Ward Sam Spaulding James Johns Mark Saauthouse Mrs Susanah Alberson Miss Belle Cookey James Smith.

Frank Pine A W Shaner Dave Staver SV Wright Olive Berry Rouse Broth Amos Williams OM Sunity R Secrest Sarah A Jor D Bevin Guy Radis Jennie Ashle William Bowman John F. Fivam Annie Stout Louis Sarth Stannon Sluffman Frank Branham Jake Wert James Turner al Ward Sam Spaulding James Johns Mark Saauthouse Susanah Alberson Belle Cookey James Smith

The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments Ad

An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box, sold by Chas C Deam.

Chas. C. Deam

It Should Be In Every House Dr King’s New Discovery

It Should Be In Every House West Virginia resident Wilson of 371 Clay Street Sharpsburg Pennsylvania says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his wife who faced pneumonia after la grippe and other remedies failed. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pennsylvania says it helped him more than any prior treatment. Free trial bottles at Chas C Deams Drug Store. Large bottles 50cc and 1.00.

B Wilson Clay St Sharpsburg Dr. King la Grippe Robert Barber Cooksport Chas. C. Deam’n Drug Store

Electric Bitters Endorsement Promises Broad Heals

An 19th century advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a pure remedy praised by many users. It claims cures for liver and kidney diseases pimples boils salt rheum and other impure blood ailments. The ad promises malaria relief digestive fixes and guarantees full satisfaction or money back praising C C Deam druggist at a dollar per bottle.

C. CC. Deam Druggist

Licenses to Wed Granted by County Clerk Oppenheim

The county clerk reports new marriage licenses issued since the last bulletin. Edgar H. Pontius to Mary E. Overmier, Jessa E. Eckrote to Loretta Twig, Daniel Irvin Rhodes to Annetta Davis, Lewis M. Coon to Martha A. Pine, Fred Ron to Josephine Daft, Edward L. Helwig to Emi. Rhodes, Charles G. Mowery to Docle A. Wilson, Iffon Snow to Sarah E. Goodin, Frank O. Ernst to Loudema L. Huffman, Ira A. Wickliffe to Etta Walker, Russey T. Perry to Nellie E. Wood.

Oppenheim Edgar H. Pontius Mary E. Overmier Jessa E. Eckrote Loretta Twig Daniel Irvin Rhodes Annetta Davis Lewis M. Coon Martha A. Pine Fred Ron Josephine Daft Edward L. Helwig Emi Rhodes Charles G. Mowery Docle A. Wilson Iffon Snow Sarah E. Goodin

Perfectly fitting hose sold at One Price Cash Clothing House

Excursion rates to St Louis Exposition September 6 to October 31 with low rate return tickets via St Louis and Kansas City Rail Road Clover Leaf Route. Fall festivities include illuminations and Veiled Prophet night. Contact nearest agent or C C Jenkins General Passenger Agent Toledo Ohio.

One Price Cash Clothing House T. St. L St. Louis Agant C. C. Jenkins Toledo Ohio

Redkey Schools Delayed Until December

Redkey schools are postponed until about the first of December due to the new building not being completed. William Wert, who was to teach a department, left for DePauw University to attend a term of school until his services are needed at Redkey.

Redkey Wm. Wert DePauw University

Grand Public Sale of Poland China Hogs at Bluffton

The J. R. Davis & Son herd offers thirty five high bred Poland China hogs at Bluffton Indiana on Saturday September 23 1893. Noted bloodlines include Ohio King Seldom Seen 2nd Urbana Boy Butler 2nd Commodore Tariff Reform Grace W Mona Eve Cora B and Graceful D. Commodore is a half brother of George Wilkes the show hog to be exhibited at the Worlds Fair. Sale starts 1 pm under roof with weather not postponing. Terms announced sale day.

J. R. Davis & Son Bluffton Ind Ohio Urbana Butler Commodore Grace W. Mona Eve Cora B Graceful D Hog Square Heard George Wilkes Wells J. R. Davis & Sons

Six Suits for Men at Five Dollar Sale

All wool suits for men offered at five dollars each, a deep cut from the eight dollar value. Also new shirts advertised, promising quality and savings in a clear local-merchant sale note.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judge Dailey Wells County Bar LR. Wise J. H.C. Smmvit Com Zqa-Phora Zoaphora Cer Zoaphora CO H.C. Colman Sec’y Kalamazoo Mich Democratic Party Bariff Hood A. N. Martin Ed S. Turner Poneto J. A. Hindman Petoskey Michigan John L. Waring Greencastle Exchange Bank C. Rose Rich Atlanta Georgia Zanesville Portland Geo. W. Bergman Ayer Chamberlain C. C. Deam Jno H. Bender Simmons Teller H.i Jong Macon Ga Calli Buekien Delmonico’s Kitchen New York C. Gorju Delmonico’s, N. T Wanken Poland The Go, Snyder Court House Verry Ashbaucher Bros
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