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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
3
Dr J N Hurty warns that cholera infantum peaks in summer and urges strict cleanliness. Babies should be bathed in tepid water, given cool boiled water, fed with clean bottles, and milk from healthy cows kept clean and cold. Emphasis on mothers practicing constant hygiene.
A passenger rider observes rabbits leaping from grassy margins and racing alongside speeding interurban cars. The great suction under the wheels ends the chase as the exhausted rabbit is drawn under and killed, a nearly daily scene highlighting the cars’ lure for rabbits.
A petition to construct a ditch in Liberty township was filed in court Thursday by Rufus B. Clark Agron C. Moore and J. K. Davis. The ditch will run about a mile and a half. Mrs Susan Ickes of Clyde Ohio visiting relatives returns home to visit her son at Bowling Green and sister Mrs Winfield Adare. Wilfred Steiner bought a new motorcycle in town and traded his homemade car for it with a Delaware party. E B Lewis of Coldwater Ohio spoke on socialism at the court house square, claiming to edit a Democratic paper while touring Indiana. Johnson street work progresses rapidly under contractor Mr Williams drawing praise from neighbors. Paul Johnson of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society will preach at Frank Kizers in Poneto on September 9 11 at 2 and 7 30 with free seats. Dr W W Blackman returned from two months in St Louis after osteopathic studies and attending Osteopathic convention where Osteopathy Day drew over 2500 osteopaths. Trainmen say fall is near as streetcars skeet the leaves on tracks, causing delays and frustration.
The Cline band members left Marion on an excursion to Detroit sharing profits. A large crowd rode the train to Bluffton Toledo and beyond with 125 boarding at Marion. They spent the day in Detroit with extension privileges to Port Huron and the Flats and Elmer Cline and family plan a week there.
Walmer and Engeler are moving into a new building and will be in by Thursday morning. They are transferring stock and stocking the shelves in a room expanded back to the alley. The space, formerly fire-destroyed last year, is now a bright golden oak interior with glass floor cases and electric lighting.
Program notes for a 1904 Emmans Epworth League and Tocsin Y P C U Union meeting at Hmmans on Sunday evening September 4. It lists songs led by Dessie Miller Hazel Miller Grace Beaty and Viola Smith, readings by Bessie Mills George Snyder and others, addresses by Elmer Davison Z J Kleinknight and topic titles, and a closing song with Kirk Wilson as leader.
Howard Koch, a brother of Dan Koch, visited from Pennsylvania and travels to South Dakota to finalize papers related to his brother Adam Koch’s estate. He seeks his brother’s signature on documents tied to settling the deceased’s affairs.
At Lake Erie park and Casino Toledo Ohio Saturday September 17 special fares via Clover Leaf route. The Tramp Oil company, formed by Geneva and Fort Wayne capitalists, reports initial production of one thousand barrels in twenty four hours from a lease near Geneva. Drs Su H Cook and G B Fulton head to Paragould Arkansas as witnesses in Walbert vs railroad suit. Auditor Clem Brineman receives twenty six remonstrances for the litle river ditch petition, a pile two inches thick. The ditch grievance affects Huntington farmers.
Jesse Bricker, 8. B. Keller's night worker, was riding with Maude and Bertha McBride when a passing buggy blocked him. His horse kicked, throwing him between the wheels. Taken to Markle for treatment, doctors say the leg is broken above the ankle and below the knee, likely long bed rest.
The Leader reports a cash purchase of ten thousand yards of muslin offered at twenty five percent below current prices. Standard bleached and unbleached muslins available, with prices said to be lower than any in the past twelve months. The store emphasizes its superb buying power for cash and experience.
The Tribolet Agency sold the Clarence Babb farm 140 acres two miles northeast of the city to Jacob Frazier of Clinton county for 7350 dollars. Jos. Ultman of Red Cross Mfg. Co. purchased the Richard Gregg home on South Main Street for 2500 dollars. Gregg bought Sessford place, 15 acres south of town, at 100 dollars an acre, planning a house and barn and dairy. location near town, Interurban line, and a pike, within two miles.
State Librarian Henry discovered a 1818 small leather bound book titled The Life of Bonaparte late Emperor of the French by a citizen of the United States. Published by Patrick and Booth Salem Indiana it is among the earliest Napoleonic lives and a notable Salem literary work.
A Sunday meeting at the Federation of Labor hall gathers locals interested in forming a new Eagles lodge. About 80 to 90 names were collected previously, but charter funds stalled the effort. Some members transferred to Montpelier after an earlier attempt.
Dressed in white robes and a white casket marked the Roanoke funeral of John 8 Zent. Family, including the widow, wore white. Zent belonged to I O O F and Masonic lodges and the M E church. A longtime family friend conducted the service at Zent’s late home.
Members of the Gilbert family gathered Sunday at Mother Gilbert’s Rock Creek township home for a reunion honoring Mrs. Gilbert’s 80th birthday. Children and grandchildren attended as Bluffton residents drove out to join the celebration, with all reporting a splendid time and calling it the best visit of their lives.
The W. H. M. S. of the Poneto M. E. charge meets at Mrs. Samuel Linn home on Wednesday September 7 at 2 p.m. Devotions led by Mrs. Barbara Shoemaker with topic Spanish Speaking People in the United States. Ora Grove presents Told Again. Mrs. Emma Johns covers Influence of Christian Missions in the Southwest. Mrs. Ida Hardwidge and Mrs. Flo Starr are listed as correspondence secretary and secretary respectively.
Mrs R B Marshal hosted a birthday dinner today in honor of her husband s fiftieth anniversary. Guests included Bowne Markley Janes Marshal and their wives George Marshal Katie and Marie Marshal plus visitors Samuel Marshal and son George Mrs George W Coon Mr and Mrs George M Coon Mrs Mary Shipley Mrs Addie Baker and Mrs Wesley Bowman. Mr Marshal received many handsome presents.
The Red Cross Manufacturing Company increased capital stock on May 1, 1904 and issued preferred stock of fifty dollar par value with a guaranteed 3 percent semi annual dividend. Shares may be obtained through Studabaker Bank Wells County Bank or John W Tribolet of Bluffton Ind. Jacob Wolfe visited the city on business and plans to exhibit draft horses at the Jay County Fair. William Starr suffered a painful accident at the Starr stone quarry when his coat sleeve was caught in operating machinery to pull in his right arm. the device was stopped and his arm was bruised and taped but not crushed.
The Bluffton Ind post office advertises letters remaining for week ending August 29 1904 including Crumel Miss Davis Will Sureka Paint Co Gisel Adolph Hedrick Opal Moon Ernest Predail Roay Box 380 R R 5 Taylor J W Watson L K.
A Sunday trip sent three large buses from here to Kingsland carrying about fifty passengers. The party included Cecil Berlin Emma Poffenberger Mrs M Wall and daughter Alice Miss Ida Bricker Dick Humphrey and wife Mr and Mrs Lew Boden Chas Angel Will Angel Edna McPherson Dick Duncan Postal Frank Ashbaucher Ona Lane Frank Christman Ray Christman Lucile Mildred Cook Eliza Cook M Long Miszes rhe 2 Ha Maud gton and Joh Ohioam.
The community notes a September picnic and Sunday visits by families including Elmer Riffler, Elmer Evers, and Mrs. Sickapol. New Epworth League officers include Kirk Wilson as president and Bertha Day as first vice president, with other posts filled by George Snyder Maude Archbald Grace Beatty and more. Union meeting planned by U P C U of Tocsin and E L next Sunday evening.
Advert announces Phen-a-mid Tablets as a universal remedy for headaches caused by overwork and indigestion. It claims safety, nondepressant heart effects, and suitability for neuralgia backache rheumatism sciatica and colds. Sold for 25 cents at druggists or by Osborn-Colwell Co. in New York.
Official lodge resolutions mourn the death of O J Dunham a faithful member. The group offers prayers for the family requests hall mourning for thirty days and directs publication in Warren Tribune and Bluffton Banner and inclusion in lodge records. Signed by John Ter Eb M McElhaney J H Lieurance.
The state statistician notes wide variance in liquor license fees among cities. New Albany shows 96 saloons paying 4800 yearly. Muncie 104 saloons pays 26250. Logansport 65 saloons pays 16260. Small towns like Linton and Jeffersonville show notable different receipts. debris from a recent fire at Woodruff & Carnall grocery store is being cleared and space prepared for business.
Walter Davenport was able to go Bluffton Saturday after months of stomach trouble. Bluffton residents Frank Kunkel and wife visit relatives here. Fairy Lash travels to Decatur to stay with Walter Johnston and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston welcome a baby boy. Charles Snyder of Bluffton dines with Aaron Wisner and wife. Andrew Lash hosts friends for music and refreshments. Emma Garton Mary Wibel and Ernest Wibel visit Marion. Rev J W Borkert preaches a temperance sermon. Sunday school officers elected: W C Sweeney superintendent John Garton assistant secretary Hazel Garton treasurer Aaron Wisner librarian Tom Nash organist Chloe Garton. Ladies Aid to meet first Wednesday in September to elect new officers. Charles B Snyder, Sun day school secretary, visits Sunday morning and shares practical guidance on Sunday school work.
The line of march by the old soldiers tomorrow follows Washington Oak Market and Main streets to the camp ground. Citizens are asked to display the American flag and show courtesy as arranged by the organizers.
Auditor of Wells County invites sealed proposals by 2 p.m. on September 17, 1904 for tile and construction of the A. P. Kelly ditch in Tocsin and Kunkel additions. Bids require a bond equal to double the bid amount and must be approved by the county auditor.
Maria Gardenour as administratrix of the estate of John Gardenour deceased filed final settlement with vouchers. The Wells Circuit Court at Bluffton Indiana will exam ine the account on September 21, 1904. Heirs creditors orlegatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and Seal August 30, 1904.
John Williams has been appointed administrator of the estate of Enoch Ander, late of Wells County. The matter is filed in Wells Circuit Court. Attorneys Hugh D. Studabaker and others are listed.
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