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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
8
Charles Smith Wednesday closed a five year city contract at 1900 dollars annually to clean shallow catch basins and streets. Deeper basins remain the city’s responsibility. A catch basin dispute was resolved. He may try a hand scraper if he can hire two men. Cleaning schedule varies by street, basin, and alley usage.
John J. Patton of Patton Alabama recounts a violent diarrhoea attack eased after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a 25 cent bottle and after three doses was fully cured. For sale by Davenport Eble.
Franklin Ernest Dyson aged four died Sunday evening of appendicitis at his grandfather B F Leist home west of Reiffsburg He was born March 13 1900 and died August 14 1904 Funeral services were held Monday at 3 PM at the Reiffsburg M B church led by Rev Ralph C Jones of Poneto Interment was in Stahl cemetery He is survived by his mother and grandparents and many friends.
The G R and J announces annual excursion trains on August 30 1904 from Fort Wayne to Petoskey Traverse City Northport and Mackinac Island for 5 00 round trip with return valid until September 9 1904 Tickets priced 6 00 to Mackinac Island For full details contact a G R I agent or C L Lockwood G P A Grand Rapids Mich
Residents claim a West Side resident with an immense appetite may be the state champ eater. He reportedly ate a full supper then returned for ten sandwiches, eating eight of them, in a single afternoon. Stories compare his prowess to a comic strip character.
F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after other medicines failed. He notes his wife has remained in excellent health for years and praises the tonic as ideal for female troubles. Sold by Chas Deam druggist at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Jacob Pace, a Brookhart farm driller east of Phoenix, fell seventeen feet from a derrick at 9 p.m. Friday, striking his head and suffering an eight inch by four inch scalp gash. He was brought home to Poneto for treatment by Dr. S. A. Shoemaker. Seventeen stitches closed the wound, and while his neck is sprained and bruised, the physician sees a good chance for recovery.
A runaway nearly killed J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove, suffering a leg ulcer for four years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured the case quickly, matching its effectiveness for burns and skin troubles. Sold for 25 cents at Chas. Deam's drug store.
Charles Julian and Mary Gray have obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed soon, according to the local registrar’s office.
Wells county commissioners and Zack Webber traveled to Winchester to study installing oil burners for the courthouse heating system. They found oil costly and impractical this winter, noting Winchester spent about 200 dollars monthly and coal or gas may be favored, with boiler adjustments required for coal storage.
Mrs wife suffered from a severe sick headache for years, tried many physicians and spent much money with little improvement. After a year on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets she gained weight and feels well. Quote from Geo E Wright of New London NY. For sale by Davenport Ehle.
Preparations are underway for Indiana Day at the St. Louis exposition on September 1. Governor Durbin and his staff will depart Indianapolis August 31 visiting Terre Haute to meet the Old Boys' reunion committee, then travel to the fair in a street car owned by H. L. Kramer. The governor's party, about thirty five people, will set headquarters at the Inside Inn.
One subject appears pale and sallow while another remains fresh and rosy. The difference is health aided by Dr. King's New Life Pills which gently stimulate the lazy organs and promote proper digestion to prevent constipation. Only 26c at Chas O Deam's drug store.
Clarification on school openings states Jackson and Chester townships begin September 13. Nottingham Harrison Liberty Rock Creek and Jefferson start September 19. Union and Lancaster will not open.
The Clover Leaf plans a new lettering style for both passenger and freight cars. Freight cars would feature a white Clover Leaf Route on a black field with a white border, while passenger cars would show gilt letters on green with a gilt border. The design is described as attractive.
Leonard J. Brake of Mae marries Miss Li at the Christian parsonage in Warren with Rev. J. H. Etter officiating on Wednesday. Witnesses and details unavailable in the fragment.
An offer for a $1.25 round trip includes a 25 mile Lake Erie ride aboard the White Star Line steamer Owana on Sundays August 21 and 28, 1904. Attractions include Walbridge Park, Lake Erie Park, Osino Farm Theatre, and a memorable lake voyage. Inquire with agents for Clover Leaf route details.
The funeral of John Beard, a longtime Jackson township resident, was held on Tuesday at Duman. Mr Beard was noted as a longtime local figure.
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