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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
2
Dave Morgan, recently named to the position of might policeman at the west side, has grown much worse after several days of illness. His children were summoned to his bedside this morning, and there is fear he may not recover. Will Walmer is covering duties during his illness.
The democratic and county chair men announce officers for the coming railroad election with several changes from the last meeting. Precincts list judges, inspectors, clerks, sheriffs, challengers, and pollbook holders, noting moves and replacements across seven precincts.
Capt Wim H Sturgis, longtime educator and ex representative of Monireau county, died at his Clarksburg home aged 76. Born in Pennsylvania to Irish parents, he served as a Union Army captain, settled near Clarksburg, Missouri, and remained a lifelong Democrat. He moved to town last summer. his funeral was held under Masons and G A R auspices. Eight sons and five daughters survived, along with his widow Mrs Ella Henry of Latham.
The North Indiana Conference of the M. E. church closed its session at Noblesville with a long list of appointments for the Fort Wayne district. Notable notes include Rev. Beeks returning to Bobo and Rev. Light being sent back to Elkhart, emphasizing satisfaction with Beeks’ prior work.
Harry Steghamper and Miss Jennie Blew wed Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the bride’s home with only immediate family present. Rev. C S Lester officiated. The couple left at noon for Toledo to begin a wedding trip and possibly settle there. the groom is a cigarmaker.
Foreman Charles Rhodes suffered severe injuries when molten babbitt metal exploded while pouring into a worn boxing. Both eyes were badly burned, with burns on his hands. He received medical care from Dr. Fowler and his prognosis hinges on controlling inflammation to save sight.
Saturday evening at the home of Jackson Byrd and wife a group of friends and relatives gathered two miles east of the city to celebrate his 38th birthday. Plans succeeded a long remembered occasion. Ten o'clock lunch followed a evening of conversation with attendees including John Dunn William Palmer and families John Vernon Henry Easterday Charles Huffman William Arnold Adam Arnold William Mac Dowell Steve Kline and wives William Bender of Bluffton Mrs Elizabeth Byrd and Elzy Byrd of Zanesville.
List of names uncalled for at Bluffton post office for the week ending April 13 1903 includes Miss May Allison Miss Ada Conner Wn Drewett BE A Dewey Rev C F Kiler John Ivox My S 5 Jimber ly 2 Fred Lopsegar Samuel Meier Geo Plessinger Mrs Mary J Shadle A L Suarve P M Paint brushes whitewash brushes roof brushes and brushes for all purposes at Deams drug store. dw
A Bluffton reader recounts two years of back through loins and kidneys pain eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Chas. C. Dean's drug store. The testimonial notes rapid relief and urges others to try the product, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole agents.
A Laporte County farmer built a small barn using green willow posts at corners and along sides. Over years the posts sprouted, lifting the floor to three feet, then nine feet, turning the structure into a rising two story, with plans for a three story barn as the posts continue to grow. The item, from an exchange desk note, suggests wild imagination rivaling M Quad.
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