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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
5
Rev. Hicks outlines a sequence of storm periods from late August through September. He warns of gales, cooler air, prolonged perturbations, possible equinoctial hurricanes, thunder storms, and even tornado threats, with a Vulcan period around September 27 to early October and a warming trend preceding it.
C Francis Knowlton once edited the Pennville Corn and Glass and started a weekly paper in Gillet Colorado after moving from Indiana and Chicago. He sold subscriptions for a railroad through Pennville at a dollar a year paid with notes, later collecting when the C B C railroad was built, earning notoriety for his optimistic railroad pledge and bold ventures.
The Clover Leaf line broke all season records for passenger handling on a day tied to the Knights of the Maccabees movement to St. Louis. The Commercial Traveler train split into four sections from Toledo, with connections from Nickel Plate at Continental and Erie at Ohio City. About seven hundred passengers were through or excursion travelers amid the grand encampment of the uniformed rank at the World's Fair grounds.
Dave Van Santans bought an eighty acre farm belonging to Dr. G. Fulton in Rock Creek township for 4600 dollars. The deal was finalized with the Van Gant name attached to the purchase.
Bluffton prepares for a third bucket shop as W. Cockley leases Elks Club rooms for a year starting Monday. L A Higdon and A H Dutton already operate two shops. Licenses cost 75 per month, yet none of the shops have paid or intend to pay, arguing taxation is improper. Authorities expect no arrests as shops likely continue operating without interference.
The Indiana state board of agriculture outlines open air vaudeville acts for the Indianapolis fair the week of September 12. Featured performers include Dare Devil Tilden a high diver on a 75 foot incline ride and a 150 foot long run with a 72 foot leap into water. The Banyards from Barnum and Ringling, the Marians aerial ladder and flying act, Mile Zoar on a slack wire and Dan Reklaw the famed bicycle entertainer join horse cattle poultry and concert exhibits by the Indianapolis Military Band for a varied program.
Wells county Prohibitionists announce a large rally on August 30 in Studabaker grove north of the river. The event expects many attendees with Rev. Aaron Worth and other prominent workers among speakers. Meetings are free and open to all in the grove daylong program of oratory.
The Muncie fair starts August 30 with special railroad rates and street cars for rounds. Nine thousand dollars in race purses. Spellman's free vaudeville and racing day and night. Grounds lighted. Miss Lena Kapp travels to Montpelier to visit Miss Olive Crosbie for a week. Miss Maude Stout hosts Sunday school class from 5 to7 at her Wabash street home.
Dispatches from St Marys Ohio report an attempted explosion at the reservoir gates. A large dynamite charge failed to breach the dam though experts warn it could have wiped out the town if it gave way. Fishermen hope opening the gates would stock the Wabash with fish for years and improve river fishing when floods are high.
Democrats struggle to locate a suitable headquarters as former rooms are occupied. Republicans and Prohibitionists have partnered to share spaces with Prohis using the facility as needed and Republicans retaining access otherwise. The Democratic chairman continues to search for a convenient location.
John French organizes fishing gear and plans to take amateurs to the lakes in September. He awaits the arrival of stories from others before sharing a trick or two. He is regarded as a skilled fisherman and is expected to catch some big ones once he starts.
Word was received in the city announcing the death yesterday of Mrs. Charles Freeman, age 80, of Lima near Lima QC. She was the last of her generation and sister of the late Cyrus Burgan. An aunt of Mrs. C. M. Miller, Mrs. George Burgner, and D. N. Burgner. She frequently visited relatives here and sustained injuries from a fall sixteen years ago while visiting, from which she never fully recovered. The funeral was held this afternoon at her home in Lima, Ohio.
On Monday in Wells county circuit court room the regular session of the Wells county teachers institute will open. Hall oversees the room and is preparing for the crowd. Superintendent A R Huyette confirms all three instructors will attend on time. The Banner publicizes a first class week of sessions and full daily reports. Miss Ethel Starr visits Decatur as a guest of undefinable.
The will of the late George Arnold Sr filed for probate describes a 1902 document naming John B. Welty as administrator. It allocates rooms in the Arnold block to H C Arnold and Hale & Co, rooms to Mrs Sarah Welty, and two south rooms to C A Arnold, with a life estate to the wife and remainder to heirs under Welty as trustee. Proceeds from asset sales to be distributed per the will, with emphasis on avoiding litigation.
George Killmer a brakeman on local No 23 was badly hurt Monday evening in Clover Leaf yards. While on a box car he signaled the engineer to proceed as the cars separated he fell to the ground landing on his feet but suffered a dislocated left ankle possible broken foot bones. He was carried to the depot and then home to Delphos. He was a friend of H Wallace the former agent here.
Tomorrow the Markley family will gather at the Six Mile grove east of the city for their annual reunion. The event features a long-used program of speeches songs and recitations plus a noon dinner under the trees. Local journalist coverage promises a hearty turnout from beyond the county and includes a sample display of Bradshaw plums from Robert Irwin. Deputy State Superintendent MacTurnan and Wells county superintendent Hayette plan brief remarks.
Tax investigators Welman and Welman sent out a large batch of notices and plan to press more cases soon. They warn of substantial but not yet profitable small claims and promise sensational actions on several large cases that may reach thousands, possibly requiring long trips to uncover facts.
M W Walbert officiated a quiet wedding in his stone front office between William Penrod and Miss Elva Frye daughter of J M Frye. Witnesses included the office staff and a newspaper man as the couple exchanged vows at 1 30 pm.
Hines and Hamilton, the new oil firm including J S Hines of this city, drill a deep well of 453 feet in the sand on the Hines farm in Pike township. It is the township's only deep well and may lead to additional wells once work begins. Miss Avella Hammond to report county teachers institute for the Banner. she is a city school graduate and will assist in high school work this year.
Wheat on the local market slipped from 1.07 to 1.05 per bushel, a two cent dip. Dealers attribute the fall to speculative profit taking despite a crop that was cut by early rains and floods, leaving overall supplies tight.
Mrs M B Olds Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church rode the 2 PM interurban to the Markley home south of the city. They spent the afternoon there and will have supper. They brought well filled baskets. Sept 5 6 noted in the text.
O M Hammond told a Banner reporter he resigns from the city school board and asks release from his contract for next year. He has accepted a better paying post with F A S Insurance, earning 25 dollars weekly plus commissions, and wonders about the forfeit clause. The board will meet Thursday evening to act on the resignation.
The United Telephone company, serving Hart, Yord City, Montpelier, Bluffton, Huntington and Marion, reports rapid growth with each directory. Montpelier now lists over 500 phones in use, and Hartford City’s book will soon be issued showing between 500 and 600 subscribers.
Chicken thieves remain at large as a gang targets spring chickens in the county. Farmers report dozens of birds taken, always the best stock, just as market readiness nears. Officials warn of consequences for offenders and urge vigilance north and east of the city.
County officials prepare for the opening of court two weeks from yesterday. Clerk Studabaker drafts dockets as divorce cases swelling, other officials finalize duplicates, assessors footings, and deputy lists. Dan North handles gravel road work with daily stakes and grading tasks amid a dry spell.
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