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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1904
Page
8
Indiana troops camping at Chickamauga Cuba front rode out at night to seize two car loads of Schlitz beer. The raid ended with many kegs emptied and soldiers marching home wobbly but triumphant, Kentucky’s men sharing the burden in a thirsty battle.
Rev. Smith of Portland led a second church meeting at the United Presbyterian church to organize a Lutheran denomination. He plans another visit next Thursday to complete the organization and a canvass will gauge potential local members.
Dr L Skteynulds of Ossian Grand offers a ten year loan with flexible payment at any time and no commission charges. Interest stops after payoff terms.
Mr Foust, representing Standard Oil, tours New York and plans a Roumania drilling campaign. He aims to drill in Roumania with six strings of tools en route and crews from the field to assist. He lists sixty expert drillers in New York as available, notes drilling challenges from shale rock and up to a 3 000 mile inland journey via England and France.
Eight year old Elson Hunnicut son of Bert Hunnicut of Poneto was severely bitten by a dog owned by Nomer Hannan. The attack left deep lacerations in an arm with bone exposure. Dr. S A Shoemaker treated the wounds and the boy, though in pain, is reported to be otherwise well after transport home.
People in Pennville distributed bills for the Jay Adams and Wells counties old settlers reunion to be held on Saturday August 20. Speakers include Hon. Aaron Worth Hon. Levi Mack and Hon. Join A Bonham of Hartford City.
Nora Pearl Sunn and Chorge Melvin Clark wed at 8 oclock Thursday night in a small ceremony at the Sunn home east of the city. About fifty guests, mostly from Adams county, attended as Rev String officiated and afterglow refreshments followed. The couple, both well liked, plan to reside on Clark farm in Miami county. Flora Argerbright of Port Wayne and Jacob Johnson, a retired farmer near Ossian, wed Thursday afternoon at the home on West Cherry Street. Rev Warner performed the ceremony in front of Mrs Druitt Mrs Glass and Mrs Schoenlin. They will visit Port Wayne briefly before settling near Ossian.
The piece notes cholera infantum fears diminishing since Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy became common. It cites uniform success in bowel complaints in children and says Davenport and Dale offer it for sale.
The Clover Leaf from the west arrived three hours late due to a broken driving rod at Buckeye. Water and steam escaped after the boiler was struck, the engine died, and relief engine from Delphos arrived. The west excursion train waited two hours before assisting, and the regular train was moved into Liberty Center with the relief engine aboard.
J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois nearly lost his life when a runaway caused a severe leg ulcer. After four years with no relief Buckley’s Arica Salve cured the wound, also praised for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. At Chas Deam’s drug store.
Dave Shively and Walter Fadley clashed over a claim of Shively being robbed while he slept near the Tomax saloon. Shively said about 15 dollars in mixed bills and silver vanished, Fadley denying the charge as the pair argued in the streets before police ordered them apart. Both appeared intoxicated during the incident.
The Krauss murder case probably won t be tried in this county. A venue change to Hartford City may push the case to another district. If tried here a change of judge could require Blackford County to pay for a special judge and added costs. Jay County seems likely to hear the trial if moved, with Judge Smith favored by locals.
The Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad work continues with rapid progress toward Meridian street. A new Y track will connect the two lines once fill is completed, boosting car handling and anticipated traffic for the line.
The annual sea shore excursion to Atlantic City and return via Lake Erie Western railroad runs Tuesday August 23 1904 through Cleveland Buffalo and Philadelphia. Trains leave Bluffton at 7 15 am and 11 57 am August 28 1904. Rate 14 50. Tickets valid to Sept 8 with stopovers at Buffalo Philadelphia Glen Summit and Westfield on return. For tickets sleeping car and details contact Agent L B E W or G P A H J Rhein Indianapolis Ind.
L A Higdon owner of the Bucket Shop in Cincinnati returns from a talk with Odell Commission head determined to oppose the license fee. Arrests unlikely and council unlikely to hire counsel, likely the matter will drop.
Advertisement notes willingness to sell half interest for at least a quarter of value if a suitable partner is found. Invites legal action at Ben Moser's feed barn on August 20. Signed by John Sourr.
The Manhattan Cafe shut its doors Thursday with proprietor Ashley Wis unavailable for comment. Banner reports that ice supplier Joli Zimmerman refused delivery over an outstanding bill, halting operations. A prior large liquor-firm claim in circuit court and ongoing losses are noted, with Winnie Ulmer managing the saloon and ownership attributed to Ashley despite his absence.
Message announces tire setting and spoke tightening at Ben Mosers feed barn on August 20. Instructions urge bringing wagon or buggy, promise no chance for the blacksmith again, listing four wheels with 43 inch tires and 60 cents price. Signed JOHN SOVER cad sUew It.
James C. Carlton, president of the National Association of Mexican war veterans, says about 3,500 survivors exist in the United States and many are expected to attend the reunion at the world’s fair grounds on September 17. Exercises will be in Spanish and English with Diaz representatives and music from both bands. The American veterans meet September 1 in East St. Louis and Mexican visitors mark their national holiday September 16. Indiana hosts its state meeting in Bedford September 18 and 19. 240 Indiana veterans are listed.
The post office at Bluffton Indiana lists remaining advertised letters for the week ending August 15 1904. Names include Carl Brown Ida Kere Eva Kline J W Lambright Joseph O’Connor Mrs Phillips C L A L and P M Sharps.
Before adjourning Saturday afternoon the commissioners named John 2. Markley as superintendent of the Starr gravel road and Lewis Coburn to the same position. The action concludes with the Dither matter noted.
CG M Hamilton traveled from New York via St Louis to Liberty Center to inspect Seneca Oil Company properties. He and J C Gelvn left New York in a 24 horsepower Peerless touring car with a large group, about sixty machines started the overland trek, and only two finished.
A special Patriarchs Militant train departs Boston on September 8 at 1 p m via Nickel Plate to Chicago en route to San Francisco. The party aims to provide receptions and entertainment at multiple points with arrangements for Odd Fellows and friends. For information on rates contact the Fort Wayne T P A or local agents. Chamberlain's pills are advertised by Davenport & Ahle.
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