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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
1
The discussion treats poll tax evasion by young men as a public wrong. It argues making nonpayment a misdemeanor with jail up to thirty days would enforce civic duty and curb influence in close elections. The piece notes the issue affects country boys and supports voter qualification ideas.
An ad offers $25 for curing spavin splint capped hock bowed tendon or similar ailments not cured by Gilmore's Caustic Oil. The product is sold at 50 cents per bottle with a satisfaction guarantee. Also notes Triboulet's agency sale of Henry Plummer 40 acre farm to Mrs. Johnson of Miami county for $1900 and new buyers moving to the area.
A promotional piece extols Vegene as a blood purifier linking spring renewal to health. It includes a testimonial from John Stuck of Bluffton Indiana claiming rheumatism relief after two bottles and urges readers to purify blood, tone digestion, and invigorate the system with Vegene, offering a guarantee if it fails.
Bluffton resident David Morgan longtime fireman and night policeman died after a week long pneumonia. Born January 1 1844 in Good Solpe Fayette County Ohio he moved to Bluffton in 1856 and married Frances White in 1860. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev Beeks leading and burial at Slairview Cemetery.
A vintage ad offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Claims testimonial support from Toledo wholesalers West Truax Walding Kirnan Marvin and general druggist sales. It describes Trall’s Family Pills as the best and notes the remedy is taken internally with testimonials available free.
W. J. Leedy, grand secretary, says Rebekahs gained 2945 members this year, raising total to 40303 from 37058. Encampment branch shows net 1008 growth, with year start at 13920 and year end at 14007. The local lodge remains unusually strong, drawing member interest.
A health notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, pleasant treatment that prevents pneumonia from colds and grip and claims swift relief. Davenport & Ehle offer the product.
The M. W. H. & Ft. Worth electric line equips cars with cow catchers or pilots. Initially the cars had no fenders or pilots and any impact would be ground beneath the wheels. The pilots are now added to improve safety.
New territory to be opened near Liberty Center as Charles Cole sinks a well on the William Cole lease using a Star drilling machine. The experiment aims to confirm oil beneath the land with potential further drilling if the showing is favorable, signaling a possible boom in leasing and production.
An editorial mocks dietary fads and promotes a universal healthy diet. It asserts proper nutrition supports all body parts and warns indigestion destroys nutriment. The piece advertises Green's August Flower as a remedy for digestion and liver function, available through druggists, with Green's Special Almanac.
The Berhe Democrats are set for an easy May first town election after nominating a ticket on Monday. Cromer and anti Cromer factions failed to unite and could not file an opposing slate before the deadline. The Decatur Democrat blames Berne Witness for printing favorable Cromer material.
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for fever weakness chills and bone aches caused by malarial germs in the Great Dismal Swamp area and marshy grounds. John Charleston of Byesville Ohio credits Electric Bitters with superior malarial and stomach liver relief and guarantees satisfaction.
Wr Crist of Harrison township and Miss Bessie G Wilson daughter of Albert Wilson wed last Wednesday at the bride’s home a mile and a half northwest of Murray. Rev C G Miller officiated. About thirty relatives attended. The couple will reside in Blufton.
Mr. Joseph Colfman of Montmorenci Indiana says ten years of chronic bronchitis left him mute at times, until he tried Soley's Honey and Tar. He reports miraculous improvement and notes many others have followed his recommendation.
The G A R Post held a meeting with six new members mustered in and about seventy five attendees. Thirty five signified they will attend the state encampment at Anderson with efforts to reach sixty total from the area. Committees were formed for trips and for Decoration Day ceremonies to ensure the program runs smoothly.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York writes that after a severe bout of whooping cough and bronchitis their daughter nearly died until Dr King s New Discovery saved her life. Their niece with advanced consumption also recovered. The remedy is claimed as infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and 1 bottle guarantees and free trial bottles from Chas G Deam.
Rhoda Bratton petitions Wells Circuit Court in Wells County Indiana for a legal name change to Rhoda Williams. The filing appears in Cause No. 74541 with a petition dated March 26 in Buffton Indiana.
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