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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1904
Page
3
John Howard was arrested Thursday for drunkenness and rummaging about his home. He paid a fine of about $11 to gain release, and Friday morning showed repentance and promised to stop disturbing his family. Mrs. McBride reported indecent behavior and lewd whistling, leading to an affidavit filed in Walbert's court Wednesday evening.
An affidavit for public indecency has been filed against Jim McMullen, associated with the side and teamster, before M. W. di brought in the matter.
Word from Zanesville says E Y Hill, longtime local resident, died Friday morning around seven o'clock. The report notes the death occurred in that area with details limited in the available text.
A stubborn blaze originated in the cellar of the Woodruff and Carnall grocery Saturday night, flooding adjacent cellars and damaging stock and surrounding properties. Insured losses are placed around two thousand dollars with additional damage to nearby stores and a gallery. The fire required front-entry fighting due to rear access being blocked.
John J Patton of Patton Alabama credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a violent diarrhoea attack. He bought a 25 cent bottle and after three doses was cured, calling it the best remedy for bowel complaints. Davenport and Eble in Huntington sell it.
One year ago the Empire and American Glycerin plant two miles east of Bluffton exploded, killing William Howard, Fd Radabaugh, and William Steffy. The blast left scant remains for two others and drew crowds eager to view the scorched site. The company then sought sober, reliable workers to ensure safe operations.
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says he was in poor health for two years with kidney and bladder trouble. He spent much on doctors without benefit, then was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure and urges others to try it. Sold by Davenport and Eble.
The Muncie Hartford and Fort Wayne Interurban announces that none of its motormen or conductors use intoxicating liquor. The claim, presented as a safety measure, aims to reassure riders and underscore disciplined service.
The advertisement urges a global effort to curb consumption known as the white plague. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough and cold remedy that can prevent consumption, endorsed by Davenport and Ehle for sale.
The article notes 24 women receive more than 550 veterans in the $8 a month class. Mrs Garfield and Mrs McKinley get 5000 dollars yearly each, Mrs Philip Sheridan 2500, others 2000, 15 widows of generals and admirals 1200, six 900 and 200 receive 600. Total for 230 widows is 165000, equal to 2298 veterans at twenty cents a day.
A Arkansas merchant refuses to advertise arguing it would invite constant pestering for his goods. The tale recalls a customer who once asked him to return when he would be standing up, prompting a humorous remark about timing and service.
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