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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
7
Mary Rhodes files a divorce suit against Charles Rhodes, alleging adultery since September 16, 1993. The couple married August 10, 1880, separated in 1903, and Rhodes is accused of ongoing adultery with four well known city women. Rhodes faces a $4,000 estate claim in Allen County and seeks proper relief.
Dailey Simmans Dailey filed a complaint in circuit court against Harry Hanns of Chicago and others, seeking $6000 to cover principal and interest on a contract tied to a grade built before 1896. The suit stems from a judgment of $3583.04 plus $302.30 in attorney fees against defendants bonding for payment. The old Co U C & C road project lapsed, now used by C B UL. The case may reveal who owes what as courts unravel the bonds and unpaid sums.
Lutherans in Bluffton push toward organizing a church with Rev Smith of Portland arriving to conduct services at United Presbyterian on Cherry street. About forty residents have signified willingness to join, seeking a local Lutheran congregation not previously represented in Bluffton.
The Fort Wayne Gas company plans to burn coal this winter at the station north of the city, with Lake Erie building a switch and trestle to unload coal. Fifteen boilers require about sixty tons daily, aided by automatic stokers. most firemen have been hired. The plant undergoes annual overhaul, parts knocked down and repacked, ensuring readiness for a busy season.
Mrs. 5S. A. D. White died after a yearlong battle with consumption. Born near Murray in 1862 to Perry and Catherine Evers, she married Charles Henry in 1880 and later S. A. D. White in 1888. Survived by children Mrs. Charles Huffman, Martha, Howard, Lorey, and one from first marriage. Funeral Thursday at 2:20 PM at the Methodist church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
On Tuesday before MLW the Dettinger Ward case heard in Curryville unsettled feud. Years of assault trespass and boundary disputes left most Curryville residents in town to testify. Local attorneys crowded the small courtroom as one side described chickens pigs and hair pulling sparring over boundary lines.
The Indianapolis Star notes four years since Lake Shore bought Lake Erie & Western. It reports $500,000 yearly spent on improvements, with 416 miles of main line newly steeled and ballasted, and 54 miles from Indianapolis to Kokomo well laid. Next year, Michigan division rebuilds and Northern Central work are planned, plus new locomotives and passenger cars for Indianapolis and main line.
The funeral of Mrs. Dave Long, found dead from an asthma attack, was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the African M. E. church southwest of Liberty Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Helm occurred Monday at the home of her parents Perry Mounsey and wife in Liberty Township. Ira Baumgardner, a Methodist minister from Warren, led the service. A baby, whose parents live in Indianapolis, was buried Tuesday at Mossburg cemetery after a funeral procession from Liberty Center.
John J Patton of Patton Alabama reports a violent diarrhoea attack and credits Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after taking three doses. He bought a twenty five cent bottle and remained cured. Davenport and Ehle offer the remedy for sale.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center N Y testifies that over four years ago he was cured of severe kidney trouble after using less than two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Cure. He reports the brick dust sediment pain and symptoms disappeared and have not returned, endorsing the remedy to others with kidney or bladder trouble. Davenport & Blake.
The Jackson township Sunday labor dispute heats up as affidavits accuse twenty pumpers of Sunday work. Thirty five outfits idled that Sunday, leaders discharged those who refused to pump, and a trial before Justice Walbert is scheduled Friday afternoon. Rumors swirl about motives behind arrests and actions to fill vacant pumping positions.
The summer business at Wawassee and Winona assembly is disappointing with most visitors spending funds on trips to St. Louis and the Louisiana Purchase exposition. Petoskey Michigan reports cite the St. Louis fair as dulling resort activity while local cottages replace previous hotel patronage, signaling a shift in where summer dollars are spent and a broader decline in resort revenues.
County commissioners opened a busy session with many items on the agenda. Jem Stout secured a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor. The Dickason gravel road petition was filed for action. Twenty three petitions have been up this year, a record. Dan North’s bond as gravel road superintendent was accepted, bonds totaling about 110000. A Jefferson township half mile road vacation petition will be acted on later this year.
A local seller assures customers that buying spices flavoring extracts and related canning items here guarantees the lowest prices. The message emphasizes value and direct sourcing for hobbyists and home canners.
Mrs Dave Long died in Bluffton after a brief illness of asthma. Found by daughter Essie early Monday, she had been ill since Friday and asleep with husband Dave Long at her side. Born in Jefferson Township Wells County, she leaves three children, Essie Lizzie and Cleveland, and was to be laid to rest at the Christian church with Rev Warner officiating.
Levit Swartz of near the old Dover bridge reported his horse and buggy missing after a neighbor took the outfit to Marion at midnight. Swartz feared a robbery and alerted officers, then learned the rig was simply in use, and warned them to ignore his earlier alert.
The Bluffton Futures and Domestic played a tight game Sunday at Domestic Stadium. After eleven innings the teams were tied and Domestic pulled ahead to win eleven to ten in a tense, high tempo contest.
Wilson Harris of Warren Ohio died Saturday when a horse bolted into him after he disembarked from an interurban car in his home city. Harris left a horse business background and had many relatives in and around Well county.
Jesse Burgdell tried to steal a horse belonging to Bill Derr Saturday evening. A quick chase through Main Street ended with Burgdell toppled and held by a crowd. He was jailed, later arraigned and bound over to circuit court in $100, with authorities noting his prior work history and alias Pence.
A Thomas Kane company representative packed up opera house seats in response to a rekindled mechanic's lien and a suit in replevin. The firm plans to leave the seats for now but would sell for 1500 cash, down from 1800, with a loan of 4000 promised to cover debts. replacement would cost about 1000 to 1500 more elsewhere.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text mentioning Huntington and a game score or date, referencing Batris Straw and a riddle-like phrase. Readable portions suggest a local sports or society note but lack verifiable facts for a full summary.
Clarence Reaser son of Joseph Reaser of Poneto drowned Sunday afternoon in a Grant County gravel pit near Dundee. He was 14 and had been teaching years earlier. he floated on a board, could not swim, sank as depth reached about forty feet, and died before help arrived. Funeral held Tuesday at Reiffsburg Methodist Church, with burial attend by Bluffton lodge. He leaves father, three brothers and a sister.
F A Blodgett and F E Bracey filed three new mechanics liens on the Cincinnati Bludgton and Chicago railroad project. Blodgett seeks 4572.88 and 5569.30 against franchises roadway ties and steel while Bracey claims 950000 against franchises right of way roads bed track fences sidetrack buildings bridges and water tank. Bracey served as construction foreman for the entire line and Blodgett was a sub contractor for four miles of grading westward.
A sudden death report reached town Monday afternoon detailing the death of Mrs Lilian’s daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry of Liberty township. The account is incomplete and the exact circumstances remain unclear.
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