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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1903

Page

2

Vitona claims multiple health benefits and a happier life

An advertisement extols Vitona as extending life and improving health. It promises improved digestion, stronger kidneys, relief from pelvic and back pain, nervous vigor, and purified blood. A testimonial from M. B. Cornell of New Lisbon, Ohio praises renewed energy, youth, and well being after using Vitona. The product costs one dollar. six bottles for five dollars. local dealer M. A. Stout.

M. B. Cornell New Lisbon Ohio Virona Das Vrrorxa Co Coshocton,o M. A. Stout

Quiet wedding at the Methodist Parsonage

John H. Wallace an oil worker living near Mt Zion wed Letta West in a city ceremony. They obtained a license in the clerk’s office then married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev J A Beeks and will reside at Mt Zion.

John H. Wallace Mt. Zion Mr. Wallace J. A. Beeks Mippy

A Friend in Need From Gilmore Drug Co

Letter from C. Lentz D D S of Piqua Ohio praising Gilmore Caustic Of for animal and human use. He cites a horse leg bruise sore throat fresh cuts and jammed he recommends the remedy and notes price and retailers including Meadache Powders Sokby Stovt drug store.

C. Lentz Piqua Price Sea Bottle Gilmore Sokby Stovt

Calves Shot Wounds From Accidental Shot Incident

Elbridge Wilson was walking city streets Friday with thirty shot in both calves. He and Jim Clark had gone hunting Thursday with a twelve gauge shotgun. Clark dropped a hammer, the gun discharged while Wilson watched an interurban car pass.

Elbridge Wilson Elbridge Little Jim Clark Clark Wilson

Stout's Drug Store Promises Holiday Goods at Low Prices

Our stock of holiday goods is larger and better than ever this year with prices a shade lower than even the very low prices of last season. Stout's Drug Store.

Stout

Rural mail box vandalism penalties outlined by act

An act of congress imposes fines up to 1000 dollars or three years imprisonment for destroying or opening rural mail boxes. The piece notes public unawareness that penalties for rural boxes exceed those for private property and that vandalism is pursued vigorously, with rural route boxes protected as strongly as city mail facilities.

Congress

Millionaire’s Stomach Woes Highlight Dyspepsia Tale

The piece contrasts the public image of the overfed rich with the widespread stomach troubles among workers. It promotes Green’s August Flower as a long trusted remedy, claiming it stimulates the liver, creates appetite, and improves digestion for all states. Trial bottles are offered at 23 cents, regular size advertised.

Green

C B C Moves Sleeping Quarters on Track Project

The bad weather does not slow C B C work on the railroad toward Pennville. The company keeps men at the job daily, laying rails and track with vigor. Last Saturday the camp was moved five miles along the right of way after leaving the city’s south corporation line, a relocation that had benefited local merchants with revenue.

Head Said to Be Relieved by Stomach and Liver Tablets

A local testimonial extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for bilious attacks. Mr J. W. Smith of Jali Texas reports severe head pain and stomach troubles resolved after a single dose. The ad claims tortulousness and constipation relief with price of 25 cents and Davenport & Eble as sellers.

Ike Chamberlain J. W. Smith Jali Texas Davenport & Eble

Gas Wasters Charged in Jay County Court

Dennis Shirk Joseph Whiteman and Peter Himilton faced Justice Lewis in Portland on charges of allowing gas to waste. Fach was found guilty and fined twenty dollars plus costs. State Gas Inspector Bryce Kinney from Marion aided the prosecution and pledged to curb violations in Jay and Adams counties.

Dennis Shirk Joseph Whiteman Peter Himilton Lewis Portland Jay County Fach Bryce Kinney Marion Kinney Jay Adams

Bilious Colic Prevented by Early Chamberlain Remedy

Advertisement claims hundreds rely on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to ward off bilious attacks. It urges a double dose at first signs and lists Davenport & Co as sellers.

Davenport & Hte

Donation Party At Uniondale Honors Sick Family

Members of the citheran church at Uniondale gathered Friday at Mrs. Ben Sechler home to give a donation party. While ladies visited inside, men husked corn. Miss Junie Seigler received a purse containing $9.

Ben Sechler Uniondale Citheran Church Sechler Junie Seigler

New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief for Headaches

Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming they cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Sold by Charles C Deam druggist with a money back guarantee if not cured.

Uniondale Child Loses Eye After Toy Gun Accident

A young son of Mr and Mrs Otto Cupp of Uniondale suffered the loss of sight in one eye after a toy gun slug struck him several days ago. The injury occurred while he played with the toy gun.

Otto Cupp Uniondale

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim Quick Cold Cure

An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The price is listed as 26 cents.

Ceute

Ossian Fire Ravages Town Destroying Three Buildings

Ossian suffered one of its worst fires as a blaze starting around 10 p.m. gutted the Getty building on Main Street and the Norwalt jewelry store, Mrs J Gettys residence, and Sharpe Brothers store across the street. Insurance totals about 700 to 800 dollars with overall losses near two thousand dollars.

Ossian Tucket Getty Main Street Norwalt Jewelry K. of P. Hall Mrs. Johnson

Worst of all experiences cured by bitters

Mrs S. F 4H Newson Decatur Ala endured three years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble with death seeming near. A doctor insisted on Hiceerie Bitters which brought miraculous relief and complete recovery. For liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles this bitters is the only medicine. One dollar and a 50 cent guarantee by Chas C Deam druggist.

Newson Decatur Ala Miracaigus Ste Chas C. Deam

Justus Honored by Commander in Chief for Army Aide Role

Mr. Justus receives appointment as aide-de-camp in the Grand Army of the Republic. The position involves visiting posts and departments within his district, delivering good news, offering counsel, and reporting faithfully to the commander-in-chief. Friends celebrate his selection and service to comrades.

M. M. Justis Grand Hint Republiic Viemare Sta Jistus

Public Sale At Residence Near Uniondale

Notice of a public sale on Tuesday December 1903 at the auctioneer’s location one and a half miles north of Uniondale. Items listed include a sorrel mare nine years old cows calves work gear farming implements and miscellaneous stock and supplies. Sale starts at 10 o clock. BM Brickley. Harry Bunn Auctioneer.

Uniondale Towit Poland Shropshire Avery Oliver Brickley Harry Bunn

Fairmount Marshal Shot and Killed on Local Streets

James J. Payne 66 unfairmount marshal was fatally shot Thursday at 1 40 pm while escorting Harry Hooper a paroled convict to a magistrate for burglary. Hooper fled as armed citizens formed a posse and pursued him. Payne died instantly from a heart wound.

James J. Payne Fairmount Harry Hooper Southern Reformatory Hooper Marshal Payne

Testament of Relief for Cough Remedy Works

Rector AL Langfeldt of St Luke's Ashburatian testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his severe cold and cough within a day enabling him to preach thrice on Master Day. He credits the medicine for rapid recovery and thanks the product. The note notes sale through Hawdon & Eafe.

Ashburatian Oat AL Langfeldt St. Luke's Chi Chamberlain Medicine Co

Central Committee Plans Primary or Delegate Nomination

Wells county central committee chairman H C Smith announced a December 2 meeting to decide whether Democrats will nominate by primary or delegate convention, set the date, and determine how delegates to judicial congressional and state conventions will be chosen. The event is expected in the eleventh court room with a large crowd. Precinct committeemen are urged to consult party records to gauge sentiment on each issue.

Chaairman H.C. Smith Wells County Bnner Myiday Novi Tos County

Startling Evidence on Dr King’s New Discovery Claims

Fresh testimony from McFacland of Mentorville, VI, cites dramatic relief from chronic coughs and consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad-like piece touts cures for consumption grip and throat illnesses, offering free trial bottles and low prices.

King McFacland Mentorville Bas

Hardhearted Prosecution Warps Justice, Montpelier Call Says

A Montpelier attorney muses on why prosecutors grow hard toward the end of their terms. He suggests that nearing departure, prosecutors may see defendants as guilty and push for convictions, while sometimes slipping back to sympathy in extreme cases.

Montpelier

Patent remedy ad promising instant cure for cold

To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it false to cure. W. Grove's signature on each box. When you want a pleasant purgation try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Davenport & Chi.

W. Grove Chamberlain Davenport & Chie

Auction Notice of Personal Property At McAfee Pike

Notice is given that on December 8 1903 at McAfee Pike 1% miles west of Murray a sale will start at 10 o clock am including a cow farm horse wagon carriage four yearling steers two year old steer two year old heifer calves four sows with pigs six shoats 74 to 126 lb and more items such as farm machinery and hay also a two thirds interest in Osborn hay ladder and other articles listed auctioneers Jim and Ter e John Mossy

McAfee Pike Murray McCormick Osborn Hay Ladder Hood Wilson Round Oak

Elm Poles Wanted at Bluffton Hud Factory

Advertisement seeks second growth white elm poles four inches and greater at the Clover Leaf railroad Bluffton southwest area. Call factory for particulars. Also Moler Barber College invites men to learn barber trade with tools diplomas positions and board provided. Write today.

Hud Clover Leaf Bluffton S. C. Reid M-W Moler Barter College Chicago Tis

Non Resident Notice in Wells County Indiana

In Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana February Term 1904 John Preston Carl et al plaintiffs by Dailey Simmons Dailey file complaint with affidavit stating defendants Cart McFadden and Edward Norton residents of Indiana. notice calls them to appear February 1 1904 to answer or demur or the complaint will be taken as true and the case heard in their absence. Clerk Tiugh Dpd Studabaser signs the notice November 23 1903.

Carl K. Wfaddan Edward Norton Dailey, Simmons & Dailey Cart Bluffton Wittrasa Lereunta Indiana Tiugh Studabaser Wells Circuit Dailey Simmons & Dailey

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