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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1904
Page
2
County council held a busy special session Saturday focusing on bridge appropriations noted as inadequate. The table of costs lists county clerk office expenses sheriff fees jail repairs lighting and fuel, boarding, jury per diems, and bridge related works including construction and widening.
Five weeks to May 30th, a Monday, urged as the best day of the year. Citizens, soldiers, widows, and the brave sons and daughters should participate to honor deceased comrades. Civic and family participation is urged to teach loyalty and patriotism as older veterans pass away. Committed by Lew Dailey Post and M. M. Justus, commander.
The American Odd Fellowship marked its 85th birthday with nationwide and international observances. In Baltimore the celebration honored founders Thomas Wilder and four associates who started the order in the Seven Stars building. A Washington No. 1 committee plans a memorial tablet on the original site, with bricks from the old siding given to contributors of $5 or more toward a memorial building, as the fund nears $1,000.
Rev Welker delivered a sermon Sunday night at the Methodist church in Markle the house crowded beyond capacity. Rev and Mrs Welker joined in a duet. Also mentions a cough remedy and its pleasant form with price details unclear.
Mrs. Lucy Anne Fox Miller, born August 10 1835 in Virginia, died Sunday at 11 45 after a three day illness. She lived in Bluffton forty years, endured many sorrows, and left a son William Jefferson Miller and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Fairview cemetery.
Bluffton residents Lem Bachelor and Garth Kiser acquire the Van Buren News and plan to relocate the Charles Humphrey plant to Bluffton. They aim to install a new press and emphasize job printing to make the News the leading local paper with strong advertising potential.
Hon Hugh Dougherty and family left Monday for Los Angeles where he attends the national Methodist conference as a lay delegate start May first and run through the month. He bears all travel expenses with no reimbursement while his family will visit historic California sites. Delegates were chosen at the district conference held at Muncie recently.
Invitations were issued by Mr and Mrs Robi Cummins for the wedding of Miss Mollie Cummins and Mr Fred Gause of Newcastle. The ceremony is scheduled May 10 at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church, followed by a reception at the Robert Cummins home on Wiley avenue.
The Cuba Oil company filed articles of incorporation with Recorder Fleming. Capital stock is $12,000 with principal offices in Montpelier.
Tuesday at the city building the Higgins case returned to the bench over selling intoxicating liquor without a license. The scene featured beer bottles labeled Hop Ale and a trial before Mayor Mack after a venue change from Squire Walbert. Higgins is defended by Childs of Warren.
Appraisers appointed by the court filed a report fixing compensation for ten condemned parcels for the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad through Penn and Greene townships. Names and amounts awarded include McFarland 225, Bowen 1, Wright 724, Green 220, Schartz 312, Weight 224, Fridley 178, Day 225, Slick 450, Robinson 229. Landowners may appeal to the circuit court. Grading began Saturday, with a half mile cleared. future work toward Salamonia planned if landowners do not demand excessive sums. General Manager Russel defends the process, noting prior perceived overcharges but not criticizing the report.
New postage stamps for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition will be issued April 21 and go on sale April 30. Denominations are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 10 cents with portraits of Livingstone Jefferson Monroe and McKinley, and a 10 cent map of the territory.
Monday bids were received at architect Cuno Kibele’s office for the Blas hotel construction in three sections general contract heating and ventilating and tiling and marble work. J F B Adamson Hartford City had the low general bid at 23088 dollars. T M Koontz of this city was second over 2000 dollars higher with other bids failing up to about 30000 dollars. Indiana Heating and Dany of Dan was listed for heating work.
After a year in California Frank S. Smith arrived home at 6 18 PM to Bluffton Indiana surprising friends. He had described westward adventures but chose to resume residence in his Hoosier home city.
A humorous critique traces the rise of appendicitis as a diagnosis from antiquated bowel complaints. It mocks surgical practice, imagining doctors removing the vermiform appendix and joking about left behind instruments and improvised “toolk chest” outcomes.
Jay county celebrates81 year old David Money now 88 living in his third house on the same yard. A lifelong hunter, he and his wife raised eight children with only one family death since settling in 1836.
Resolutions honor Comrade Jacob R. Harvey, a patriotic citizen and Union soldier, describing his Christian character, neighborliness, and family devotion. He is remembered for comradeship and cheerful manner as taps marks his burial, with a vow to emulate his virtues. Signed by committee members Fulton, Martz, Donaldson.
The Maude Towns case occupied the court today leading to continuances by consent for Al Fox Paul Ersham William Wysong and Forest Faylor charged with selling liquor to minors. Layt and Samuel Huffman were present.
Execution directed sale set for May 1 1904 at Wells County Court House Indiana. Rents and profits for up to seven years cover the east half of the northeast quarter section 22 25N 11E with 20 acre adjustments totaling 600 acres. If insufficient sale then sale of the fee simple will occur. Property of William and George Mounsey against Sigmund Oppenheim. Sheriff J R Johnston conducts the sale with attorney Wn H Lichhorn.
In Wells Circuit Court April term 1904 notice is given that Misha Roberts as administrator has filed final settlement of Willam H. Roberts deceased. The examination and action will be on May 16 1904 in Bluffton Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker.
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