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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1904
Page
6
Dr. Severin, county health officer, told the county commissioners about ongoing dumping of filth and garbage along the river near the city. The board pledged to file affidavits and prosecute repeat offenders, backing steps to stop the unsightly and health threatening practice.
Tom Mock, recently returning from Fort Wayne where he underwent jaw cancer surgery, remains in poor condition. He cannot chew solid food and is very frail from a long fast after a portion of his jaw bone was removed. Doctors fear for his future recovery.
The Fetters Brothers’ hoop factory closed Saturday morning and plans to relocate. They will dismantle and abandon the plant after moving the machinery, removing brass, plugging piping, and nailing doors shut due to a lack of hoop timber. The facility used large amounts of elm boards and had operated for many years.
Tra D. Reed marries Emma Elizabeth Canfer and Arthur L. Engle marries Etta Tn Books. The Engle license notes the groom at 18 and the bride at 20.
A county official said the road north of the city from the Clover Leaf railroad grade to the bridge cannot be repaired for at least a year due to funding limits and a restrictive county council timeline. He urged immediate authorization of funds, noting the high water washed out the grade and made it dangerous for horse drawn carriages on the narrow roadway.
Attorney George W. Rauch of Marion travels to Salt Lake City to settle the estate of his uncle Emanuel Rauch. The estate, possibly worth $20,000, includes real estate mining stock bonds notes and mortgages. Heirs include brother Philip Rauch of Warren sister Mrs. Mary Morgan mother of Mrs. W A Kunkle. Rauch had been away in the west for twenty years and was said to have fallen down stairs in Salt Lake City. Quinn, a friend, accompanied the remains to Warren for burial.
The society of ex North Carolinans will meet at Warren on April 16 to finalize the organization and arrange a fall excursion to the old tar heel state. The group aims to hold annual reunions and may observe designated state reunion days proclaimed by the governor. Western Wells county residents from North Carolina look to Old Home week in October to renew ties, with eligibility open to natives and descendants. P S Green works at the Griffin shooting gallery and box ball alley for a few days.
Friday evening in the city hall the Republicans met to select four sets of delegates for state county district and judicial conventions. Names listed include L. E. Roush Dell Locke J. R. Spivey J. W. Sale Philo Rogers Frank Gordon Asa Brown and many others with alternates noted. Prohibition speeches by Dr Calderwood drew crowds and praise for the movement. Adams county Democrats nominated a single county treasurer candidate and Huntington Republicans ousted the mayor and marshal amid a ballot box stuffing controversy.
A large number of farmers gathered in town on a Saturday to pay spring taxes. Poor road conditions and bad weather did not deter crowds. the treasurer's office was busy all day as taxpayers rushed to complete payments, with several Saturdays expected to be busy for weeks.
Four suits were filed in circuit court Friday afternoon. The cases include T. J. Kerfoot versus Mary D. B. Kreeps et al and disputes over mechanics liens. Other filings name T. J. Kerfoot against J. E. Fo mechanic’s lien and related parties.
Oil in Indiana fell to $1.11 per barrel on Saturday, a three cent drop from the prior price and the second decline in two weeks. Elders worry over how low prices may go as they lack reliable market guidance and rely on the decisions of the controlling corporation.
A town meeting on Saturday heard that oil field work is accelerating with many new wells and rigs going up. Workers face a serious labor shortage as they rush to secure enough men, and poor road conditions hinder hauling heavy rig timbers, causing major delays.
Rev A Dallas Williams pastor of the United Brethren church in Phoenix Wells county is nominated by the Prohibitionists for state senator in the Wells Blackford and Grant district. A 25 year old candidate, he will canvass the district and speak in every locality to seek election. Williams is well known in Wells county and plans a lively campaign.
A county wide Christian Endeavor rally will be held at the Presbyterian church this Saturday April 28. District secretary H B Wilson and state secretary Miss Anna Louise Minich will attend. Minich also serves as Indiana field organizer and had to postpone a prior visit due to illness. A strong program is planned.
A North Judson man recalls a years old scheme where several men manufactured and sold a hair restorer. A woman allegedly paid for eight bottles and was brought into a private office to show her tongue, which reportedly bore a half inch of hair, prompting concerns about the business.
Hiawatha and his prospective father in law sit by the tepee as the young brave reports finding quartz arrowheads on the ridge. The terror-maker laughs and says he will tell the daughter, Minnehaha, about the discovery.
A catalog style entry lists various portieres with colors and price points. It mentions plain and bordered effects, multiple as if in a sale, with unit prices ranging around two dollars per item. The text includes fragmented pricing and product references.
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