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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1903
Page
2
A new emergency clause requires a $5 prosecutor fee in divorce actions to allow a defendant to appear by attorney. In Howard circuit court judges ruled prosecutors need not attend when fees are unpaid, halting several cases and prompting criticism from local attorneys about hindering access to divorce proceedings.
Report details steel range agents who left Fulton County with about 4000 dollars in cash and notes. They claim selling sixty eight ranges to farmers, exchanging old stoves at set values, and offering deep discounts to boost sales. Farmers were lured by dinners, gifts, and appeals to local leaders to accept near-cost prices.
The county commissioners opened their April session with liquor license approvals for Morris Gipinsky and delays on Farrow and Furhman petitions. Road matters dominated, including appointing Jd. Vo. Kuhr as Settlemyer gravel road superintendent and discussing Fulton road in Harrison township. A civil petition to improve Chester township roads was debated as viewers’ reports were pending. An addition to the Orphans Home and a franchise for an electric line near Nottingman and Chester townships were approved. An amendment to the Fulton road petition corrected a clerical error starting point. An engineer and viewers will inspect Jackson township roads before an election on sanctioning the roads.
A 25 cent reward offer promotes Gilmore's Caustic OH with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Local notes report masons and plasterers meeting, union activity, and a trespass case Baker v Johnson with Frank Gordon and George Matlack traveling to Union township to testify. A stray black terrier is found and owner urged to call.
Members of the high school class of 1003, who graduated April 4 at Liberty Center, gathered Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Garrett home. Decorated in class colors, they enjoyed a three course luncheon, toasts, punch, and music by Prof. Ilwecker and Miss Beulah Garrett.
Two o clock Tuesday bids were opened for sixteen county bridges. Thirteen bids were received. Indiana Bridge Company expected to lead the field, with multiple firms bidding on steel work and substructure. Port Wayne Construction and many regional builders submitted stone arch and steel bids amid a crowded field.
The Reiffsbure W. CG will meet Thursday at Mrs Wattie Walser's at 1:30 with all members urged to attend for important business. Ladies are welcome to come. Maria L. DL Gidbraith presides. The M E Home Missionary Society gathers at Mt Dare Burn Shoemaker's on Wednesday April 5.
Mrs. Marquart of 28 East Cherry Street testifies that Down’s Kidney Pills cured backache and restless nights, with gradual relief until symptoms disappeared. She praises Chas C Dean’s drug store for supplying the remedy, priced at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists Doan’s as the genuine product.
Wm Foust and family dined with Mrs Carroll as Rev Wilson preached after Sabbath school. Measles limit Master services. John Turner formerly Simeon Thulm heir appears. Lianc repairs fences. Christman buys small grist mill for milling and feed. Roby sells farm to George Gaiser for 74 dollars per acre. possession Sept 1. Measles widespread. many sick but mild. Neff sells drug store. Miller to manufacture and wholesale patent medicines. Neff travels much in summer.
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