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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
6
Pennville unveils its first road event with a 1250 seat auditorium. Aug 28 8 pm Aug 29 8 pm and Aug 30 3 pm feature the Ladies Quartette of the Lyceum Chicago, with Mrs. Palmer delivering readings. Admission 10 and 25 cents. Goodhart and Richardson perform rag time dance and song.
Bluffton resident William W. Millette recalls a five year struggle with back pain triggered by work and weather. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, purchased at Chas. C. Dean's drug store, with complete relief and endorses the remedy for Bluffton residents. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
A farmer and the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway promote American wire fencing as essential for protecting stock and right of way. The ad argues fences are cost effective, offers low prices, favorable terms, and free stretch fabric, inviting readers to visit First Avenue to arrange purchase through Roguns.
The Connemara Cyclone once known as Michael Ryan O Sullivan rises from gambling debts and a torn career. After a legendary early reach to fame his decline leads to a saloon stumble and a chance rescue by Nora MacInness. A baby in his care hints at a new life away from the ring.
An East Indian tribal tale says sun created a man and woman and their twelve children. After growing, the sun paired them and offered foods. Those choosing vegetables formed Brahmans, Santals the lowest caste. Some chose meat, forming Larka Kols. The fighting Kols admired English troops, sharing their ancestors. The twelfth couple, left with nothing, became dependent on others’ charity, the Ghuasis.
A New York man narrates a gunning trip prank where jackass poises a stone tied to its tail as a gag. The tale explains a jackass must lift its tail to bray, so the weight silences it, a curious anti-noise trick observed by the narrator and friends.
A New York newspaper editor sent a fresh graduate to a New Jersey town to chase a missing citizen tale. The student returned claiming the man was not missing and had died by his own hand, revealing an untrue report and prompting a rethink of the note on the city desk.
Saturday night fight outside the Smoke House led to night watchman Gregg arresting Guy Forrest after a struggle where Gregg drew a pistol. Forrest, his brother John Forrest, and Sellers faced drunkenness charges. Gregg filed affidavits against Sellers Tony Upfer and John Forrest for being drunk and against Guy Forrest for the assault.
Presbyterial convention at Murray Indiana on August 27 and 28 with prayer and praise services. Bethsaida welcomes attendees withCurtis Park responding. Addresses by Rev J W Ballantine missionary from India and Rev T N McMichael president Monmouth College. Sessions cover reports papers literature offerings and missions. Good music throughout. everyone invited.
A Sunday picnic at McCulloughs ford attracted over thirty five people including Dr H Danster and wife FM Buckner and family, as a merry crowd gathered for a day outdoors east of the city.
Fred Cook and family, J. Hartle and family, B. I. Buckner and family, Dr. G. W. Buckner and family and Bert Koontz and wife were listed. The out of town guests included Sam Wilkens and wife from Washington Courthouse, Beatrice Barrington from Poneto, and Mrs. Myo Clock and sons from Marion.
Bluffton Indiana August 23 1903 announces Labor Day celebration on September 7 with a city wide parade program featuring speakers including Hon L Ert Slack of Johnson County. The committee seeks business and manufacturer support and promises free attractions with no money making shows to educate and benefit workers.
An extended sales pitch claims the Hoosier drill is superior to rival models, with farmers endorsing its longevity and efficiency. The dealers announce a Richmond Champion drill is available in trade, expressing strong urgency to sell the unit.
Bracy Construction Company foreman Bracy drove the first spike last Tuesday in laying the B and Q railroad track. A steel laying gang of about twenty five men works to complete a mile per day, with larger gangs achieving faster rates. Levi Todd joined his wife in Ossian after arriving from Marion Saturday, planning to visit his mother before returning.
Bills from Youngstown Ohio show train times for the Old Settlers excursion departing Greenville at 5 45 a m September 20 reaching Huntington at 20 p m The second section leaves Youngstown at 4 00 and arrives Huntington at 6 20 p m There are half rates for children five to twelve Tickets return by October 28 1903 One stop over allowed on the CG E between Huntington and Warren Ossian hosts October 1 reunion Indiana committee met at Ossian W W Woodard chaired with multiple committees to be mailed later.
A promotion for American fence product sold by Rogers and Cole highlights affordable, durable fencing in various heights and styles. The ad touts liberal terms, broad availability, and quick delivery for immediate installation.
Businessmen along the square from Main to Johnson oppose placing a switch or Y on Market street saying it will hurt business and cause inconvenience. The council discussion to circulate a petition failed as the franchise was granted long ago and cannot now be changed.
The annual Old Settlers Reunion gathers at Huffman Grove one mile southeast of Warren on Thursday September 3. Wells and Huntington counties residents are especially invited though all are welcome. Activities start at ten with speaking and a music program and a basket dinner is a featured event. W W Weisell will handle arrangements inquiries. The Ossian Eilhanan church Sabbath school near Ossian held a large picnic in the grove by the church Saturday.
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