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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1904
Page
8
An advertisement extols S S S 8 as a remedy for chronic sores caused by unhealthy blood. It claims polluted blood prevents healing and asserts the tonic purifies blood, improves circulation, and aids recovery. It offers free medical advice if you write.
The Keystone graduation honored three seniors Leone Pearl Marsh Julia Belle Black and Magle Alma Walker in a church ceremony at the M P church. Dr R J Aley Bloomington Indiana University delivered the address titled The all of the Twentieth Century with praise from Superintendent Hagler and County Superintendent A R Huyette.
LeQuinn of Cavendish, VI suffered chronic constipation, home invaded. King's New Life Pills claimed to cure and were advertised at 25 cents at Deam's drug store in town.
Travel deal to Los Angeles on Nickel Plate lines for general conference M. 3H. church. Tickets available April 22 through May 1. Return valid until June. For details contact O. A. Asterlin, Wayne, Indiana 885.
At Friday session the Rathbone Sisters assigned the work to two candidates Mrs. Charles Houck and J L Ferguson The Bluffton degree staff impressed visiting ladies from Warren Van Buren and Ossian with their ability An invitation was extended to attend the grand lodge meeting in October if arrangements allow The lodge may bring the entire team to perform The banquet was memorable pleasing all attendees and future similar meetings are expected to tighten ties among members from different cities
Dr J B Barker Fletcher C Physician & Surgeon testifies to Gilmore’s Caustic Oil and recommends it as a counter irritant. Price 50 cents a bottle. Gilmore’s Headache Powders sold as harmless at Stout’s drug store.
Craigville held its closing day with a large crowd joining in a noon dinner at the school. Trustees Frye and the teachers Sylvester Miller Arley Fry and Sadies Miller were praised for their work. The afternoon featured a high school baseball exhibition captained by Nick Pierce and a strong showing by the Sluggers led by Billy Robenold. An evening program of songs declamations and dialogues concluded with a gon house event and guest Henry Strohm.
Jay Hindman traveled from Hartford City to seek a restraining order in the circuit court in the Cartwright vs The Standard Oil case. The dispute centers on salt water from a well flooding Cartwright’s land and farm, a problem common in oil regions. Indiana courts have yet to decisively rule on such salt water issues, with many cases settled or compromised previously.
Tickets on sale via Nickel Plate road for the National Baptist Anniversary in Cleveland Ohio. One fare plus 25 cents for round trip good returning until May 26th. Extended on application. See nearest agent or address A. Aarne TP Ay Fort Wayne Ind. 287
The grand jury adjourned Friday afternoon to meet again one week from last Monday due to busy circuit court. Members visited the jail and poor farm, with dinner at the latter. Court adjourned Friday morning as trial calendar set for criminal and civil cases.
Ben Ashbaucher reports son George in Maricopa sending a page of letters about desert life and a rare gila monster captured last Thursday. The creature, about eighteen inches, has a deadly bite with no antidote, yet George fought it bravely and plans to have it stuffed for Bluffton residents to see.
The G R I railway received 25039 dollars from Congress after a Court of Claims ruling had allowed 9985 dollars for back pay. The claim covered mail transportation from Fort Wayne to Michigan via a land grant road between 1876 and 1896. The United States post office had rated it at eighty percent of the statutory mail transport price, and the road’s transfer to Pennsylvania prompted a review of the land grant status and prior claims barred by statute.
Rev H C Galbraith died after a gas leak and spark caused a house explosion in Tern Kansas where James Br Galbraith was visiting at his son in law's home. Galbraith was barely rescued and died a few hours later. The funeral was held Friday at 2 PM in St Paul and the clergyman planned to return to his county charge soon.
The wedding of Miss Edna Lechman and John S. Hecka thorn is announced for Sunday afternoon May 1 at the bride’s parents’ home on Mast Chestnut street. Miss Lechman is a Willman Lumber Co. stenographer and well regarded. Mr. Hecka thorn, from Bluffton, has worked as a bank book keeper in Blackford County. The couple will reside at 416 West Kickapoo street after the ceremony.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Claims money back if not effective. Mentions Grove's signature on each box. Copyrighted style from a vintage drug advertisement.
James D. Dyson married Miss Cora John Thursday evening in Poneto by Rev. Jones. The couple, residents of Nottingham, plan to make Nottingham their future home. Dyson works in the oil fields. the bride is sister to Miss Nora Johns, a well known city resident.
A list of annual meetings and events with round trip fares and sale dates across the United States. Includes National Association of Manufacturers in Pittsburgh. Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dallas. German Baptist Church in Hamer. Indiana Republican State Convention in Indianapolis. Inter-Scholaristic track meet in Lafayette. I O O F Grand Lodge in Indianapolis. German Baptist Brethren in Carthage. Grand Conclave of Grand Commandery in Indiana. YMCA International Convention in Buffalo. May Musical Festival in Cincinnati. trips to Winona Lake Celina and fishing rates in Ohio. Eastern Stars in Indianapolis.
Special low excursion rates via the Clover Leaf Route for 1904 seasons Homeseekers and colonists to the West Southwest and Pacific coast on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Stopover privileges at St Louis. Expositions include Louisiana Purchase and World’s Fair in St Louis. Details from Geo H. Ross Toledo or H A Wallace Bluffton. Seigmond of Montpelier visiting Lafayette on April 29.
Tickets on sale at all Nickel Plate stations May 17 to 82 inclusive One fare round trip. Limit extended on application Stopovers allowed Side trips at low rates Bee nearest agent or address GA Astoria TP A 1 Fort Wayne Ind 884
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