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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1904
Page
7
A Jackson township youth sought escape by disguising his appearance using horse clippers to remove his moustache. When that failed, friends sharpened a pocket knife to finish the shave. The sheriff has not yet captured him.
The St Pauls reformed congregation joined the Woman’s Missionary Society for a Sunday service. Mrs John T Oldfather presided. Irene Lesh gave a recitation, Sarah Swartz read The Stranger, Ella Houtz spoke on Our Work in Japan, Alice Welker sang Echoes of Old Hymns. Offering totaled 16.50.
A guidance note urges writers to spell out long words and avoid abbreviations for public notices. It warns readers may struggle with letters and suggests using one-sided writing and consistent formatting for printed articles.
A rundown of shoe price slashes across men women and children listings. Mens dress and patent leather shoes marked down to 1.24 to 1.98. Ladies oxford styles priced from 1.24 to 1.98 and kids shoes from 0.64 to 0.98. Continuous sale highlights include sturdy work shoes and fine kid or patent leather options.
I T Allen announces purchase of seventeen acres on the old Kenagy farm north of the city near the toll gate school house. The land, acquired for timber last fall, will host a new home once a house is built and occupied.
Dr Severin, returning from Montpelier, says the city dumps refuse on John Miller's farm across the Wells county line. Miller refuses to clean up despite repeated orders, and Severin plans to file suit for maintaining a public nuisance.
Two young hearts were made happy by H. D. Studabaker Monday morning. Henry Forrest and Miss Daisy Pratt secured license to wed and ere this they are man and wife. The Banner extends congratulations.
A Bluffton reader disputes a Star correspondent's bias in John W. Terrell's case. The letter urges fair, fact based reporting, denying community belief in Terrell's insanity, noting Wells county opinions split, and defending the jury and law. April 18, 1904 Bluffton, Ind.
The Union township telephone company begins pole setting for an extension into Rock Creek township. Fifty six miles of wire, nearly 300 patrons, and lines to Tocsin, Echo, Ossian, Uniondale, Zanesville, Markle and six others are planned. A switchboard at Uniondale will open within a month and a bookkeeping position will be added. The system aims to adopt a lockout feature later for improved operation.
Los Angeles report states former Baptist minister and longtime real estate agent W. W. Tinker died after colliding with a streetcar on Thirteenth and Main while riding a bicycle. He was forty seven and left a wife and daughter.
Tuesday afternoon Lewis Irey of road house fame was arrested on two charges frequenting gambling rooms and frequenting a house of ill fame. He pleaded guilty to both and was fined $25. Judge Vaughn delivered a strong lecture as the fines were imposed and Lew promised to reform.
Hiram Huss staying with his brother after a fire reports say he is getting along nicely. He recently had an ankle severe wrench injury but is improving with care.
Thieves broke a padlock to a bin of oats owned by C. M. Mix of Mosure feed barn Sunday night or Monday morning. About 25 bushels were taken, likely packed in a wagon in the east alley. Front door untouched, rear door left open. four dogs on site did not alarm intruders. Ben Masure slept through the incident with no trace of the culprits.
The Big Store’s affairs are settled after A F Roe buys the dry goods and grocery department for 4350 dollars, making him proprietor of those areas while A 8 Elzey remains sole owner of furniture, buggies and undertaking. The two businesses operate separately in the same building with Elzey pledging full debt repayment.
Notice to teachers that the reading circle examination is set for the third Saturday in April. Primary examinations for teachers license are scheduled for Saturday in May and June.
The circuit court opened with Judge Vaughn presiding. Guardians and administrators dockets were called and reports filed. grand jury instructed to tackle gambling and other lawlessness. John Burns from Hartford assists the panel amid ongoing courthouse wiring project delaying courtroom completion.
Residents of Union township and the Rock Creek area voiced readiness to aid the Muncie Hartford and Fort Wayne interurban but report the company has rejected their petitions. As the line progresses the company appears distant and indifferent, suggesting a potential shift if it seeks support later.
The interpleader suit by W D Burgan against Wesley Woodruff and Ben Beckler was dismissed. Beckler had signed a land purchase contract with Woodruff and posted $100 with Burgan as a forfeiture. Beckler did not take the land and refused to pay, Burgan refused to pay either party until sure of liability, ending the dispute.
Court reporter Huber DeVoss in Decatur completed a 1270 page transcript of Joseph Osborne murder evidence and handed it to lawyers. The 350 page clerk s record adds to extensive prep before sending to the supreme court, with a decision on who argues still pending. Osborne serves time at Michigan City while his lawyers prepare for possible appeal, as family ties to Grant County and a land dispute color the case background.
Thirty three members of the American Mechanics lodge left the city Monday evening at six for Muncie on a special car. They attended a meeting of the Muncie Mechanics and received the second degree. The return occurred at 1 30. The visitors enjoyed a fine banquet in the Muncie lodge and a large banquet was served in their honor after the work. The round trip rate was one dollar.
Mrs Leyi Hoover died at her home near Warren from apoplexy in a brief time after the stroke. Funeral services are set for Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in Warren. Mrs Hoover was reported to be in good health prior to the incident.
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