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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

2

Young man pleads guilty to impersonating a constable

Youn D Crowl of Adams county admits guilt after impersonating a private citizen constable and arresting Mrs Ulla M Wultz. He pays 32.50 in fines and costs. Wultz sues in Adams circuit court for 45000 dollars for damages to her distress of mind.

Youn D. Crowl Aflams County Ulla M Wultz Justice Walbert Squire Chalvant Crawl Hultz Adams Crowl

Mrs Wisehart Hosts Surprise Anniversary Party

Rev Emaling Wisehart of South Liberty Christian church entertained at her home on July 38 for the twenty seventh anniversary of Mr Wisehart and his fiftieth birthday. Sixty five attendees enjoyed cake and ice cream. Guests included G B Osborn and families J P Mounsey and families John Itol Singer and families John Hannicut and families Oscar Ingen and families Mrs Mary Kingen and son Isaac Wullman Jacob Minich and families B Foreman and daughter Charles McAdam and family Wm Wienland and daughter. Rev Byanisk Wisiarn officiated or attended the gathering.

Emaling Wisehart South Liberty Christian Church Neigbors Mr. Wisehart Mr. Wisebart Hose G. B. Osborn J.P. Mounsey John Itol- Singer John Hannicut Oscar Ingen Mary Kingen Isaac Wullman Jacob Minich B. Foreman Charles McAdam Wm. Wienland Byanisk Wisiarn

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Severe Hurts in Wisconsin

A damaged account from Franklin Grove describes a dangerous runaway incident nearly ending in death but use of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured severe injuries. The item lists burns bruises skin eruptions and piles as conditions treated with the 25 cent preparation at Chas. C. Dean’s drug store.

Franklin Grove Hut Bucklen C. Dean

Funeral Held for Andrew Miller in Wetferson Township

The funeral for Andrew Miller occurred at Mileman church in Wetferson township on Sunday. He died in Iowa while living with a daughter, and his remains were sent for burial. A misdirected telegram caused a delay before a second message clarified the body’s distribution to Arkshire. Iowa relatives were expected to arrive with the coffin. His son J. Miller of Warsaw was another child in the obituary.

J. Miiler Warsaw

Mysterious Circumstance of Health and Pills

A curious note claims one woman appears pale while another is rosy healthily. It credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with stimulating lazy organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Sold for 25 cents at Chas Cream druggist.

Dr. King Chas Cream Druggist

Goshen Youth Trades Ride For Doctor Visit

A Goshen youth lacking Sunday plans tricked a doctor in Elkhart by arranging a rural trip. He sought cash for a country call and claimed to have provided medical services, then gave the physician two dollars.

Elkhart Vooly M. D

Strong Testimony From Deshler on Caustic Cl Product

A customer letter from Deshler Ohio dated January 6 1903 praises Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher Ohio Caustic Cl saying it acts quickest of anything used and delivers good results. The writer F Crapwick requests a gallon when business improves.

Deshler Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher F. Crapwick Abottle Ead

Railroad seeks right of way change through town

C B and CG railroad officials plan to ask at the next meeting to reroute their right of way from Indiana street to Union street to ease entry into the city. Union street residents oppose the cut through and expect lively debate.

Indiana Union Street C. B. & CG. Railroad Indiana Street Tnion Street

Murray Women Scrap Sparks Quiet Town Incident

Sun day reports from Murray describe a rare Friday night quarrel between a mother Mrs Wischaupt and daughter Mrs Martha Roop. The confrontation involved a door standoff and a stave wood weapon as both parties argue over visitations. No injuries are detailed, but a claim of self defense and reference to a medical remedy appear in the tale.

Murray Wischaupt Martha Roop Bluffton

Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Testimonials

An o promotional notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable case of catarrh with Fall's Catarrh Cure. The ad lists I J Cheney as trustworthy, includes druggists West Truax Waukon Ge and Marvin Toledo Ohio, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free.

Crinny & Co Toledo I. J. Cheney West & Truax O. WauoinGe Kinnan & Marvin Ohio Hali

Eichhorn Urges Democratic Unity and Gubernatorial Hope

Bluffton lawyer Henry Eichhorn visits the city on legal business. He is a leading Democrat and is viewed by many as gubernatorial timber. Eichhorn says the party will do better than since 1898 and can win more votes in the Eighth district next year.

Henry Eichhorn Bluffton Eichhorn Anderson News

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Patient

Melbourne Maine resident I Hayins credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor said he had consumption and nothing could help. He was given a free trial bottle and reports a rapid recovery. Gered by Chase Drug Store with trials free, price 50 cents to 1 dollar.

I. Hayins Melbourne Ima Dr. King Chase Deamh

Keystone Street Fair Plans and Attractions

Keystone prepares for a four day street fair from September 1 to 4 with Bluffton talent handling most entertainments. No balloon ascensions this year to fund other attractions. Livestock exhibits organized by J D Goodin W B R Warlow Peter Schmidt N M Scott L G Lancaster and All Wells. Tom Kheas track hosts races on the final day near Lawn.

Keystone Bluffton J.D. Goodin W. BR. Warlow Peter Schmidt N. M. Scott L.G. Lancaster Wells County Tom Khea Lawn

Wells County approves Jackson Township gravel road plan

The Jackson Township voters face a 1993 vote on constructing fifteen gravel roads as outlined by the Wells County Board of Commissioners and the Viewers and Engineer. The report details road numbers, routes, lengths, grades, and drainage requirements for proposed improvements.

Mill Dackson Ice George W. Lorg Eval Jackson Township Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners of Licdlant Sid Wells County Botany

Parrot Vendor Sparks Curiosity in Blattton

A traveling parrot seller prowled Blattton for days, selling two types, yellow heads for eight dollars and red heads for fifteen. The seller, well dressed and confident, claimed a prior sale to Low Trey a year earlier. The sheriff questioned the vendor after leaving the building as he offered birds known for their talking ability.

Blattton Low Trey

Electric Bitters Prove Worth in Chronic Indigestion Case

I J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire says chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits them with long lasting health for his wife as well. The couple vouches for the tonic as a grand remedy for weak run down women. Satisfaction guaranteed by Chas C Deam.

I’. J. Green T Lancaster N. H Chas. C Deam

Estray notice of a mare in Wells County Indiana

On or about April 6 1903 Mrs Lana M Winulams reports a dark brown mare eight years old about 1100 pounds with a white star, shod all around, taken up three miles southeast of Warren near the Hartford City travel road in Jackson township Wells County Indiana. The animal is held as an estray and may be disposed of per law after owner proof and cost payment. June 26 1903.

Warren Hartford City Jackson Township Wells County Indiana Lana M. Winulams

Jags Scarce On Show Day

The report notes few incidents with only three individuals jailed by police as the crowd behaved orderly and did not attempt to break into jail. The day underperformed compared with expectations for disturbance and chaos.

Bridge and sewer construction specifications and grading notes

Detailed construction requirements for sinks, abutments, walls, and stonework for bridges and sewers. Specifies trenching depths, tile quality, stone courses, Portland cement mix, dimensions for abutments and wings, caping, stringers, guard provisions, and grading procedures. Includes contractor duties, grading by engineer, and payments procedures under county authorities.

Vegene Guarantee Prompts Druggist Endorsement

A local druggist promotes Vegene as a reliable blood purifying laxative tonic with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. The ad invites use for catarrh rheumatism stomach trouble constipation and biliousness and urges customers to judge results after trying Vegene priced at $1 per bottle.

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