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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
3
A fragment from a 1904 era newspaper notes questions about William Jennings Bryan and the 1908 campaign while discussing strong opinions on Congress lending 500000 for the Louisiana Purchase exhibit in St Louis. It mentions Lt Col Corbin in Manila, soldiers killed by insurgents, and Mrs Dan Vollmer returning from Fort Wayne.
The circuit court session resembled a Grant county proceeding as most lawyers and witnesses came from that area. The trial of Sharron v. Strange centers on an explosion on a farm leaving Sharron claiming five thousand dollars in damages for lifelong injuries. The case may occupy the week with many witnesses from the region and court reporters.
Two stray sheep were rounded up on Sunday by the Mosure feed barn team and are corralled at the barn. Owners may claim the sheep there after paying for the feed incurred.
A. L. Sharpe as attorney for Interstate Traction Co filed on Monday before the county commissioners a petition seeking a franchise for an electric line. Bluffton men lead the effort and appear serious in pursuing the project, outlining the proposed line in the petition.
A petition from Marion Indiana to Lima Ohio outlines a new street road parallel to the Clover Leaf railroad for passenger and freight service as a permanent improvement. The group says work starts at once and completion will be rapid. The company is said to be incorporated for 150000 dollars with a state franchise granted. This is the first petition in the county and others will follow along the line at the next commissioners court term.
At a recent convention the supreme lodge approved lowering the candidate age from 21 to 18. The proposal now goes to grand lodges for action, with supporters predicting a surge in new members if the change passes. Local members are divided on whether to reduce the age now or wait until applicants reach majority.
Prosecutor Dailey announced plans to dismiss the five cases against the Petroleum boys for poker. Wilson Kirkwood was tried and acquitted, and the prosecutor said a key witness plans to leave the country making further prosecutions unlikely. If the witness leaves, the remaining cases would fail.
The prosecuting witness was compelled to stay for a short time and an appeal to the circuit court could delay convictions. To avoid wasting time, an entry of dismissal will be made in each of the five cases.
Dan Bender and Lewy De Haven of this city secured a patent for a guard device protecting workers from set screws on shafting. The invention prevents clothing snagging and potential deaths. A stock company to manufacture the device will be formed in Ohio, with De Haven and Bender receiving ten thousand dollars in preferred stock and ten percent of profits from their device.
Miss Mary Householder, housekeeper for Sylvester Myers, underwent surgery Monday afternoon at the hospital recently established at Mrs. Eph Foster's Eaton avenue home. Surgeons removed a large abdominal tumor and she was reported getting along nicely. Mrs. Foster, an experienced nurse, has arranged her home to care for patients, a marked convenience for the city.
At Montpelier a dog rat killing contest drew spectators Friday evening. Each dog tackled five rats at signal and one winner disposed of fifteen rats in fifteen seconds. Afterward a burlesque prize fight entertained the crowd with no decision in the human bout.
A letter from Rensselaer County New York merchant R George King credits Peruna with curing catarrh of the bladder and kidney trouble avoiding Brights disease. Notes from D Pred Lindstrom of Saint Paul and others praise Peruna after cold and urinary issues. The ad mentions Brights disease and urges Peruna as a remedy with a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, D.
The county commissioners met in regular session with all members present and expect adjournment by Friday. They prepared claims and allowances, heard Fred Blackwood’s equor license on North Johnson Street, and granted others to William Nash and George Wagoner. A hearing on gravel road remonstrances is planned for Thursday, with road completion notices for QO, i, Markley, Eckhart, Carnes and Nutter. The board mulls franchise for Interstate Railway and reviews travel-road inspections, crushed rock paving, and future road repairs as gravel costs rise.
The Red Cross factory has purchased Will Lester's patent oiling device for wind mills. Lester, a reporter, designed a ground operated oiler to access high gearing safely. Attorneys have confirmed patentability and the company will equip tills with the device. Miss Chloe Studabaker hosted a cabaret party near Vera Cruz with many guests and refreshments. A splendid selection of hand bags was offered.
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