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Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1903

Page

2

Dr D W Tucker to Visit Bluffton for Medical Testimonies

Bluffton, Ind, March 17 1902 Dr D W Tucker will forfeit one hundred dollars for any testimonial published by him that is not genuine and given voluntarily. The doctor has hundreds of testimonials read in this paper. He plans to visit Bluffton at the Bliss Hotel on Saturday April 11 1903 to consult and exam patients with free consultations and examinations offered.

D. W. Tucker Bluffton Ind Manmad A. Sinancer Boonville Fort Wayne J. H. Dowrnnes Douthitt Kentucky Tucker Bliss Hotel Wells County

Where is William Emmenhiser missing after town visit

William Emmenhiser his son and a team left Tuesday to attend the mayor court trial of the Derr loys. They promised a load of fodder and have not returned. His wife fears for the stock and asks for his return while Marshal Crosbie vows to search and compel William to come home if found.

Willliam Emmenhiser Emmenhiser Derr Loys Tie

Dr King’s New Discovery Credited With Saving Two

A letter from Mrs. W. Kaviland Armonk New York describes near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. The niece with consumption in an advanced stage also recovered, credited to the medicine. Trial bottles offered by Charles C Dean with a 32 bottle guarantee.

W. 1Kaviland Armonk N. Y Chis. C. Dean

Pleasantly Surprised Party Honors Maggie Marslutt

Mrs Maggie Marslutt living west of the city was surprised by twenty friends who arrived with food and gifts. The gathering featured music play and a feast with neighbors and family from nearby farms and streets including listed attendees and children.

Maggie Marslutt Atwood Odd Montgomery Sant McGae Dora

Chronic Bronchitis Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar

Joseph Coffman of Montmorenci says chronic bronchitis left him unable to speak above a whisper. After failed remedies his employer suggested Foley's Honey and Tar and the cure was almost miraculous. Davenport and Kihle sell the product.

Bronshitis Limes FE Joseph Coffman Montmorenel Foley Davenport & Khile

Mortgage exemptions filing may occur after March 1

County auditors report a ruling from the attorney general allowing mortgage exemption filings at any time after March 1. Previously filings were restricted to April, but now taxpayers who have mortgaged property may file before the end of April. Deam's drug store advertises full strength blue vitriol and Paris green among others at competitive prices.

Ed Wilgus the Handy Man and Barber Criminal Upstart

Ed Wilgus a longtime Bluffton resident known as Bryant and now in Michigan City penitentary is serving in the prison barber shop. He earlier faced trial and was acquitted on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses for subscribing to the Ladies Home Journal and a metropolitan paper. After re arrest he escaped with Sheriff Johnson’s razors but was recaptured and sent to Michigan City in a Bluffton area tale of crime and cleverness.

Ed Wilgus Portland Bryant Michigan City Bluffton Ile Portland Commercial Review Wilgus Ladies’ Home Journal Metropolitan Decatur Journal Tie Decatur Johnson

Doctor's Bad Plight Prompts Trust in New Discovery

Dr M Scarbrough of Jebron Ohio recalls a severe cold two years ago that cost him his voice and caused a persistent cough despite 35 years as a physician. After using Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds he reports quick relief and ten days of good health with guaranteed relief for throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles free, priced 40 cents and 1.00.

M. &. Scarbrough Jebron Ohio C. C

Ossian High School Announces Commencement Week Events

Ossian students hosted a Friday reception for the upcoming graduates in the high school assembly room. Sunday evening featured the baccalaureate sermon and next Friday will see commencement exercises with invitations sent. Afterward Cha alamui will host a reception for the incoming class as commencement week is observed with credit due to all involved.

Ossian Cmt Cha Alamui

Safe and Sure Kidney Remedy Advertisement

The surest remedy for kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney Cure. It will clear dis orders in a few days and will cure Bright's Disease and Diabetes if taken at home. In severe stages it aims to relieve. Sold by Davenport & Co.

Foley Bright Pice Davenport & Hte

Postal Rule Bans Box Renting to Minors by Written Consent

Postmasters will not rent box numbers to minors without written consent of guardians. The postal department says the rule curbs abuse where minor girls carry on secret correspondence with outsiders, shielding them from parental oversight and potentially leading to worse evils. The new policy aims to end such concealment and risk.

Postalige Department

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Ulcer After Four Years

A Franklin Grove Alabama man named J B Orner suffered a nearly fatal leg ulcer for four years. Doctors and remedies failed until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed the wound. The ad claims it also treats boils burns bruises cuts boils eruptions and piles. Sold at C Deam’s drugstore.

J.B. Orner Franklin Grove Doutors Bucklen C. Deam

Bluffton Honors Eleven Mens Thirty-Second Degree Masonry

Bluffton lists eleven local men who have attained the thirty-second degree in Masonry. Mason returned from Indianapolis and completed the work there. Captain F. Boltz remains the only man to have reached the third degree, which is earned by preferment rather than choice, with many masons never attaining that rank.

Bluffton Mason Indianapolis

Road Law Reforms Set Supervisor Pay and District Boundaries

State legislature enacts changes defning road districts and supervisor roles. Supervisors receive two dollars per day for time worked. laborers at one dollar fifty cents and teams at three dollars per day. Elections for road supervisors begin January 1905 on the second Saturday after the first Monday, with district boundaries adjustable only by petition of six freeholders.

Wells County Council Special Session Notice

Wells County Council will meet in a special session at the county auditor office Bluffton on Monday April 1903 at 1 pm to consider an ordinance for an additional appropriation for bridges in emergency and to transact other business. Auditor ex officio clerk Wa Mauser of Wells County notes and directs spray material and usage.

Wells County Council Bluffton Wa. A. Mausir Wells County

Assessment Update From Tin Minister Office

An official assessment briefing from the Tin Minister’s office outlines current measures and upcoming steps. Details emphasize fiscal planning, resource allocation, and oversight across departments.

Lancaster Center gravel road project approved by Wells County

The county board appoints a committee to view plans for the Lancaster Center gravel road and to apportion estimated expenses on real property. A long list of residents is named for assessments to fund the construction, with details filed in the county auditor's office.

Notleo Hoku N. Mail Doh SS. Shepherd Alexander Wilte Wells Maren Sid County Lancaster Center Uindirest Fersons Jobo Ss. Giaimies Ata Kattan Allen Arbeld Strb Atiold Edgar Nohi Acierton Adan Perse Cera Maud Prove Doha Chem Vidar Christatin Foodtilette Jevenandy Ceadi Delim Taut Vite Ghejer Walter Koved Hirai Boum Vododa St Betisak Wretora Pend Drain Paria Doe Lina Joe Wary Tree Hott Pipe Dais Mr Carey Pheadardaé Crores Geo I Pieter Berbenie Toy Reapery Wai Ow Ford Ura Joli Brann Aberb Turin Magy Ali Dram Noliensis Sid Poeschay Witette Metrten Chase Vietrdek

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