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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1894

Page

6

Endorses Cleveland's Pension Policy Across Union Circles

General H. V. Boynton visiting Cincinnati comments on Cleveland's pension vetoes noting they target abuses, not soldiers. He praises the War Department under Lamont and defends Colonel F. C. Angell against censures, citing discharge cases due to lack of further pay appropriations and the efficient Pension Department today. Cincinnati Post.

H. V. Boynton St. Nicholas Hamilton Thirty-fifth Cleveland Pittsburg Boynton Pension Department General Black Illinois War Department Congress Angell Cincinnati Post

City Council Minutes Reflect Routine Session Actions

City council met in regular session with mayor clerk and most councilmen present except Peppard. Minutes read approved and accounts allowed for hardware wire cable drayage street work washing and cleaning and freight charges. A petition by M W Walbert to lay a tile drain was granted. Bond of Lon Batson accepted and Scott street work ordered. Council adjourned. Huntington County Agricultural Society announces the next fair dates for 1894.

Peppard Dustus Rogers & Co General Electric Co JW Freeman A Harbaugh Thomas Mack Samuel Kelter James Chalfant Lewis Stout Standard Carbon Co Leecerc Frieght Le&weeco Leaweerecow M. W. Walbert Biluffton Indiana Main and Wabash Street Scott Street Ogden and Williams Elizabeti Geurett Rinehart & Walbvert Staver Lon Batson Clark Tie Street South Street Venus Joan Miller

Obituary for Mrs. E. P. Davenport and Amarynths Laramore

Amarynths Laramore of Wells County Indiana born November 16 1857 died near Craigville September 19 1894 age 36 years 10 months 3 days. Mrs Evan P Davenport married April 5 1875 left husband three sons one daughter two brothers and a sister. Funeral held September 20 at home conducted by Rev D W Abbott with Mark 14 8. Burial near Poneto tomb awaiting resurrection.

Amarynths Laramore Wells County Indiana Craigville Evan P. Davenport D. W. Abbott Mark Poneto

Craigville Notes and Local Socials Report

Sick are all on the mend with reports of visits from Gertie Christ Ettie Gilliland and other friends at Markle and nearby. The Christian Union church at Craigville will be dedicated the first Sunday in October and Rev D W Abbott moved to Geneva with his family last week.

Gertie Christ Ettie Gilliland Markle Amanda Drum Pyle Alexander Elzey Decatur Davenport D. W. Abbott Tom Felty Orlan Cranes Geneva John Miler Craigville Bert Drum J. M. Pyle Dr. Davenport Dunkards Pleasantdale Bluffton Amy Charley Hower Upland Christian Union Church Myrtle Miller Portland

Court judgments and claims from Circuit docket entries

Round of judgments favors plaintiffs in numerous cases including McNaught vs Parshall for 450 dollars and Shepherd vs Mowrey for 79.72, with other actions noting judgments, liens, and claims ranging from 25 up to 838 dollars and a youth case for petit larceny with probationary sentence.

Harry Craig Chas Conner Albert Shepherd Chas G Mowrey Et al Clarence J Wolfe Jarecki Manufacturing Co (Limited M C Taylor & Co Jacob N Wolfe C J Russell John H Long James Taft LA Brickley & Sons Wm Crisamore Eagle Manufacturing Co George Lindsey Levi Markley Franconia Mit R Estate W Freeman Nancy McBride H Thoma & Son Melvin Herring

State court notes pleas and dismissals in varied cases

The record lists several entries: 618 State vs ES Turner plea of guilty for horse racing with a $5 fine. 682 State vs Samuel Edington appeal from mayor. Trial by jury in progress but not completed. State vs HR Wardell affidavit filed by W L Royse for false pretenses. Defendant brought from Lafayette. prosecuting witness asked dismissal. After prosecution examination, case dismissed on recommendation.

State ES Turner Samuel Edington HR Wardell W L Royse Lafayette

Looking Up and Mills Increase Production Across Region

The article notes renewed activity in iron rolling mills with full shifts and rising orders. Newport Rolling Mill, Mitchell Tranter, and Cincinnati Rolling Mill report sustained employment and wage scales, plus plans to expand to meet demand for sheet iron and roofing. It also covers related local business moves, farm notes, and political commentary reflecting postwar tariff impact.

Amalgamated Association Newport Rolling Mill Company Andrews Post Cincinnati Mitchell, Tranter & Co Clark W. T. Simpson Cincinnati Rolling Mill Company Cullom Station Riverside New Albany Ind Joseph Joseph Cincinnati Post

Mt. Zion Oil Field Update and Local Happenings

Mt Zion notes report S Brinneman speaking at the place again with brief oil well notes. Rig is up for No 2 on the farm half a mile south. Elijah Huffman nears completion of his dwelling. W H Ernst of Bluffton passed.

Cc. S. Brinneman Elijah Huffman W. H. Ernst Bluffton

Gravel Road Allowances and Officials Fees List

Readable fragments show multiple gravel road districts led by superintendent W A Kunkel with auditor W H Ernst and others. Items include assessing committee members, sheriff fees paid to G W Huffman, notices and printing by PA Allen, and per diem Peter Brickley.

Buckner A Kunkel H Ernst F Engeler JA Walker W Hoffman P A Allen Peter Brickley Asco John Henley Tyot Rinerar Gravel Kunkel B Ernst A Waugh Bear J A Walker GW Huffman Diemasco. Com John Henley Beth Mounsey AA Waugh Hoffman YA Allen M Rinear Keystone Gravf Isaac Fishbargh Edward Decker J Beatty W Huffman PA Allen Diem John Hentey Lee Chester Center Ernst Isaac Fishbaugh Wea W J Keatty Sheriff’s Fees Per Diem Ascom

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Council Huntington County Agricultural Society E. P. Davenport Foxy Judson Pyle Adams County Sanday Circuit Court James McNaught Wm L Parshall Alpheus Good Still H. McGrew L.N. Neff Montpelier John Dunlap Oscar Roush Osroe Bilby Dr.Huffman Mt. Zion Lewis Huffman Huntington Co W. R. Kingen Dr. Morris West Jackson Elijah Morrison Samuel Huffman Henry Huffman Albert Huffman David Dillon T. J. Arnold Jackson Chester Township C.D. Neff CG. E. Small Isaac Roush Jackson Township John Brotherton Dundee Mr. Brotherton Tommy Benjamin Harrison Treasury Harrison Springfield Ills Monitor Salidy Woman & Home J. McLain Smith Lida B.lair Farmer’s Home Pub. CO Dayton Rockcreek Ditch WA Kunkel LE Pressing le Solomon Weist AJ Carlisle Timothy Foohey Benj Studabaker W. F. Goynes Wm K Brittenham Martha J Harshman Nottingham Chase Smethurst Philip Smethurst Chester Poco Priscilla J Thornburg Wm E Tompkins Westghalflot Geo F Markley GT Markley Lot 12 Townley South Add Blufftyn Edward Robinson Dale M ‘Thomas Teatah Fellers LG Beerh Harrison John Jones Wm M Jones Union Tp Ean Bean Meek Enewae Ates Eeee John W Tribolet Wm Bloxsom Eliza M Hatfield Luella D Wilson Jef- James Chalfant Evan L Chalfant Jet Leetbon TP Ceeds Eves Wees Coee Henry Kirkwood Boom Building and Savings Association John T Brotherton James West Jack- Leonard Haley John F ‘Drage Jeffer‘gon Francis R Bennett Jo Ohn Crosby Chester Co Bence Evenn Rachel Bunt Latisha Brown Lancaster Binffton Harrison Township of Commissioners Inlet No Maurice Feeser Notics Commissioner's Court Williams Street Blux Ton Said Township Wabash River Cherry Street Blaffton Wiliams Street Inlet R. W J. W. Townley Said County Wa. H. Einar Auditor Wells County Sarah E. Mendenhall John Mendenhall A. Oppenheim Wells Circuit Court Watson, Mock & Simmons Ys Bluffton U. S Os Bay Italy Enbalnige, Deam Georcce Stinson &Co Maine Madison L. Goodin Bnby M. Dawson Watson, Muck & Simmons Alt’y Henry M. Dawson Madison L. Goodin Ees Cuuety A Oppenheim Wells Wm. A. Popjoy Daniel Murray Wella County Baid Wells Circuit Ita State of Indiana David R. Shimp William Melville Charles King Hiram Hitchcock Attormeys Charlies King Illiam Hitchicock A. Opfenhiem
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