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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1904
Page
4
Every farmer knows some plants grow better than others. The ad draws a parallel to children, saying weakness comes from food not feeding, and claims Scott's Emulsion feeds and strengthens growth. It urges sending for a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne, chemists, and price details.
Jury verdict at Decatur Saturday found for the plaintiffs in the Faylor Studabaker case. Damages amount to 50 dollars for rental with the heirs gaining property rights. the long trial spanned three courts and eighteen days of testimony. An appeal is likely as parties vow to seek the highest courts.
The firm proclaims its aim to carry the best in every line of goods and to buy better items when found. It highlights pure canned goods and a nice trade on this line, inviting customers to trade with them and promising fair treatment.
Ben Ashbancher received a letter from his son George, stationed with a surveying gang near Phoenix, Arizona. George wrote that the company moving the Arizona crew to Wyoming Montana or Washington has offered him a position. He expected to return home early April but might be unable to leave if he accepts.
A note directs going to Smith & Smith in Bluffton to prepare motion papers. The tip mentions they will initial documents and loan mon tin ts.
The Wabash flood swelled Friday and Saturday reaching record levels unseen in living memory. Residents evacuated near the Ice house while boats ferried people and goods. many cellars and first floors flooded across Bluffton. Bridges faced danger as water surged, with Lake Erie and Clover Leaf structures guarded and rails staged to hold the river. Residents observed the spectacle with merchants cut off from northern areas, and hogs and stock forced to adapt to the rising tide.
A boat carried a man and woman named Mr. and Mrs. Herman from their house where residents were trapped by floodwaters. The engine room water measured seven feet, with five feet in the basement near the engineer’s residence, prompting the emergency evacuation.
Miss Anna Fulton daughter of Dr G E Fulton died Thursday at 11 45 after ten weeks of inflammatory rheumatism. At Purdue University for study she fell ill and was brought home to the city where doctors could offer care. Born December 24 1882 she was educated in local schools and high school. A Presbyterian and Christian Endeavor worker she led a large class and served the church. Her sister died in 1891 and her mother in 1892 leaving her as the sole child. Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Presbyterian church with the casket open for callers at the residence.
W G Calderwood of Minneapolis will speak Friday April 8 at 10 in Studabaker’s Hall above Rogers Cole hardware. An esteemed orator praised by Rev Clare and Rev Valentine for his clear, forcible, scriptural anti liquor message. He also attends Indianapolis state convention on April 8 and returns Friday. All Minneapolitans invited among others.
In May first, second growth white pine poles will be produced at the Hai Factory located near Taye Giot. The project proceeds as planned with factory outputs set to meet the Par pe ey Py Fe Ppa tee fe pattern, aiming to improve local infrastructure and supply chains.
A proposal to build an electric light plant and water works is offered to Berne and Cooneva towns. Buildings to be erected midway between Berne and Cooneva with artesian water piped into town at a reasonable price. Plan to supply both towns from a shared facility. Berne News.
An ad touts a compound extract named The Best Spring Medicine as a splendid spring remedy for impure blood though not a universal cure. It markets Stout's drug store and Putnam Fadelees Dyes at ten cents per package, urging readers to handle dyeing themselves.
George Wheeler, who decamped Saturday leaving his family in want, may be brought back if officers catch him. He still owes a fine and a commitment for running a nuisance. On capture he must pay or face jail. No serious effort to pursue him. Also notice: low Pacific coast fares to April 30, 1904 via Clover Leaf Route. Write Geo H. Ross, Toledo, Ohio.
A plan proposes the Western Union Telegraph Company abandon its highway wires across rural districts and transfer all lines to railroad right of way, shifting the communications network infrastructure as part of a statewide reorganization.
A noisy snippet shows ledger items like Loans and Discounts, Silver & Minor Coin values, and Cash Items, followed by fragmented local ads and notices. The text mentions railroad right of way considerations, Miss Mary Houser’s visit, and a Prov idence grocery pitch with 85c per pound odor and groceries offered. The overall item appears as a chaotic mix of financial lines and local marketing.
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