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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1894
Page
8
A historical critique cites the Chicago Tribune editorial from September 28 1893 blaming the panic on silver policy and currency expansion. It argues Republicans shifted blame to Democrats after the crisis, asserting manufacturers were not panic breeders. The piece reflects on 1894 campaign context.
Anderson spiritualists are abuzz over the downfall of H R Wardell the Bluffton medium once welcomed and trusted by local circles. His arrest triggers a larger proposed exposé by another prominent western medium who plans to reveal how mediumistic tricks are performed to prove anyone can imitate them.
John Stepp and daughter of Nottingham township reported an immense oil well on their farm. The well struck Friday at 1 pm, flowed a tank by 6 pm, produced another by 3 am Saturday, and boomed near another as the day began. The Stepp family celebrates this great fortune.
The new Christian Union church at Craigville will be dedicated Sunday, October 7. All friends are invited to be present.
Yesterday morning Benj Ashbaucher and Robi Beeson were injured when a cross beam failed on a second floor elevator in the Gebrett livery barn. Ashbaucher sustained a collarbone fracture while Beeson suffered a severe spine injury and head wounds. Schlegle avoided major harm.
Mrs Elizabeth DeLong relict of the late Alexander DeLong of Lancaster township died at her Wells county home last Friday. Born near Piqua Ohio on November 6 1809 she moved to Wells county in 1846 living on her farm until death. Widow of 1881 she leaves one daughter Mary Ann Cole now deceased and four sons Asa Solomon George and Joseph plus several grandchildren. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church during her final illness. She died at age 84 years 10 months and 15 days. funeral was Sunday at two oclock conducted by Rev C A Wade and burial followed at Fairview.
George Davis of Plainwell Michigan returns with a 600 pound Poland China sow, two years old next month, bought for 100 dollars plus transport. Raised by Levi Arnold and fed for the World’s Fair last year, the pair weighed 725 pounds together and will join John R. Davis & Sons farm.
The Chicago and Erie will run a special train to Huntington on October 4 for a democratic barbecue. Round trip tickets sale October 3 and 4 at reduced rates from Deratur 60, Tocsin 60, Preble 75, Kingsland 60, Magsey 70, Uniondale 40 cents. Return limit October 5. train leaves Huntington at 10 p.m. W G MacEdward T P A Huntington Ind.
Last night Cummins and Becker opened their dry goods store with a grand display of finery and novelties. The well lit show featured elegant drapery and attractive goods while city band and Boon’s mandolin orchestra provided music. Attendees enjoyed the display and were invited to return, each visitor receiving a china salt cup as a souvenir.
The Davenport family expresses sincere thanks for the kindness shown during the long illness and following the death of their wife and mother, E. P. Davenport.
Money to loan on long time at the lowest rate of interest. Papers passable for quick approval. We represent the farm department of Continental Insurance Co. Justus and Royse.
A senior staff officer presents a bronze badge to Adjutant L L Martz, a colonel on Commander Adams staff. The town orders a Banner subscription for Edgar B Watkins. Franklin MacVeagh campaigns in Illinois. wool prices rise to 15 cents per pound. The Clover Leaf train trip to Kansas lasts about thirty days. A new Union City Huntington railroad remains under construction and progress seems slow. Dewitt Clinton Adsit commits suicide at his son in law’s home near Wellington, Illinois, amid recent widowhood grief. A birthday surprise at W A Marsh’s home delights guests. many local factories and mills begin operating after idle periods.
An old promotional tract extols Castoria as the rapid remedy for children’s ailments. It claims doctors and journals endorse it, replacing narcotics and soothing syrups, noting its stomach regulation and sleep benefits, gentle taste, and harmless nature. It warns buyers to demand the authentic Castoria label and bottle.
Harvest excursions west and south depart Sept 25 and Oct 9. One fare round trip excursion tickets available with stations on the Clover Leaf route to Indiana Ohio and Michigan. Ample return limit. See nearest agent or address C C rn aa Gen Pass Agent Toledo U N B. Harvest excursions listed with dates.
The ad proclaims services for executing vouchers and tasking wills. It invites interested persons to contact C. L. Buus at Tocsin for specialty work.
The Erie lines offer a seventh annual excursion from Huntington Indiana to Lancaster Ohio via Columbus at five dollars round trip with sale Oct 8 and 9 and a thirty day return limit. For details contact W G MacEdward T P A Erie Lines Huntington Ind. Also notes on St Louis Exposition low rates through Oct 18 and Clover Leaf routes via St Louis trains into New Union Station with various regional connections and special one way rates to Michigan points on Oct 17 and Nov 14.
For all trains Monday October first the Erie R R will sell tickets from Huntington to Chicago and return for 300 dollars. Tickets good returning up to and including October sixth. W G MacEpworp T P A Huntington.
The Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets from all stations for the St Louis Exposition at the Clover Leaf route. Tickets valid until October 18 with agent contact C. C. Jenkins G P A Toledo Ohio. Great St Louis Fair runs October 1 to 6.
Tickets for Northwestern Line excursions to points in Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana and Idaho go on sale September 11th and 25th. Tickets are valid for return within twenty days from sale with stopover privileges on the going trip. For details contact connecting line agents or request circulars from W A Thrall Chicago agent.
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