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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1904

Page

3

Terrell Appeal Briefs Filed With Indiana Supreme Court

The Terrell appeal briefs are printed and delivered to his attorneys and filed with the Indiana Supreme Court in Indianapolis. The document covers all trial points, with the transcript of evidence already on file. Meanwhile Terrell remains at Richmond asylum, with limited information about his condition available. Friends have long pursued a pardon, writing to influential figures urging Governor Durbin to grant clemency before his term ends, Lucy Terrell bearing the pardon effort costs.

Terrell Supreme Court Indianapolis Richmond John Terrell Durbin Lucy Terrell

Electric Bitters Restores Woman After Long Illness

Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured years of indigestion stomach and bowel trouble and feared death before trying Electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and full recoverycrediting the tonic for liver kidney and stomach health. Priced 50 cents and guaranteed by Chas C Deam druggist.

S. H.newson Decatur Ala Chas. C. Deam

Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Promoted for Bilious Attacks

A wartime style ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Remed y to prevent biliary colic cholera and diarrhea. It urges taking a double dose at first signs to ward off attacks and cites hundreds of users reporting success through Davenport and Eble advertisements.

Davenport & Eble

Robbed in hospital during treatment in Chicago incident

Frank Stafford of this city was victimized while under anesthesia at a Chicago hospital. A trusted employee stole his ring, watch, about $30, railroad ticket, and clothing, leaving only his clothing. Hospital staff helped him home, paid his fare, and offered care while detectives pursued the suspect.

Chicago Frank ‘Stafford Frank

Foley's Honey and Tar praised for croup relief

Mothers urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe quick remedy for croup. A San Francisco mother reports her baby improved after one dose, noting other treatments failed. Davenport and Ehle sell the medicine.

Foley George H. Picket San Franciisco Cal Davenport & Ehle

Died While Visiting Here Mrs Holmes of Portland Dies

Mrs. L. L. Holmes aged 86 died Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of her daughter Mrs Lee S Kapp in Bluffton after a winter visit. She came by the C B C and caught a severe cold then heart illness ended her journey. Survivors include nine children with two daughters in Bluffton and two sons in Portland and Muncie. Remains sent to Portland by C B C Thursday morning.

L. L. Holmes Portland Lee S. Kapp Darke County Ohio Lemuel L. Holmes Adams County Ind Wells County Vera Cruz Fort Wayne Bluffton Holmes Charles William L Muncie

Public sale at Lichtenberger farm near Domestic

Public sale to be held at the residence one mile west and one mile north of Domestic known as the Lichtenberger farm on Friday December 23 at 10 am. Property listed includes livestock animals 2 year old mare 10 year old horse 2 year old colt six milch cows three fresh soon hogs thirty head hay loader hay tedder two cultivators one 1 horse wheat drill hog rack bobsted mud boat corn sheller spike tooth harrow disc harrow five tons hay 800 bushels oats 400 bushels corn.

Domestic Lichtenberger Farm

Pleasant remedy quảng Chamberlain's Stomach and Bowel

A brief ad style note promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Bowels as an easy to take pleasant purgative. The fragment suggests trying this product for stomach relief.

Chamberlain

City Lighting Plant Survives Financial Doubts

The city’s lighting plant continues to operate on a profit basis, supplying over 4000 incandescent bulbs plus street lights. Revenue from commercial rights and taxes covers expenses, easing fears it would revert to original installers. Disposal of surplus supplies, valued around $1200, proves difficult as no buyers appear.

Sheriff imposes visitor rules at jail after constant calls

A surge of visitors prompted the sheriff to implement strict rules for jail access. A posted placard limits visiting hours to 1 to 4 pm on Thursdays and 2 to 4 pm on Sundays. The text also notes prior disturbances and mentions local ads and a train yard incident involving a brakeman and a beer bottle.

Rae Krauss Hartford City News

Wheat prices hold steady as farmers sit on surplus

Wheat remains near one dollar per bushel with little local selling. Wells county farmers with excess grain sit by firesides as buyers offer no inducement. Markets cite small Bluffton supply, rising spring wheat, and foreign crops expected to enter American markets, potentially lowering prices after adjustments.

Wells County Board of Trade Bluffton Kansas Central States Australia South Africa America

Special Session Names Batson as City Civil Engineer

At a Friday special session council member G F McFarren moved to re appoint B A Batson city civil engineer to oversee the Johnson street project after D O North resigned Thursday North had acted as engineer since work began and measured it. Batson will measure the street estimate costs and provide the report needed for contract acceptance.

G. F. McFarren B. A. Batson Johnson Street D. O. North Mr North North Batson Giiven

Death of Thomas Evans Near Koy atone

A nine year old boy named Thomas Evans died at his home one half mile north of Koy atone on Tuesday a week ago around four o'clock. The obituary notes he was the son of J W Evans.

Tueday Koyatone Thomas J. Ww. Evans

Interurban Franchise Granted in Bluffton County

Bluffton capitalists win a county franchise to build an interurban line starting near Clover Leaf crossing and running east parallel to the railroad. Completion required within two years or the franchise ends. Local business groups expect the line to boost commerce. debates flare over free lunches, saloon competition, and a Chicago curtain advertising contract with Bluffton advertisers withholding payment.

Interstate Traction Company Bluffton Clover Leaf Railroad Grant County Lke Opera House Chicago Tha’ Hi Att All

Ferrets in County Work Plan Stir Public Interest

Tax ferret J. B. Workman and assistant Hicks traveled from for a Bennerman to Marion then back to begin county work in Huntington. They sought a small advance but were rejected, with officials wary of politics affecting tax collection. Meanwhile, John Carlisle rented the Ober and Mann farm in Rock Creek township and Anna Christmore’s 80 acre Union township farm sold for 4000 dollars. Christmas and New Year travel tickets offered with limited return validity. Shonts weighs Clover Leaf sale and coal development along a long road, eyeing rapid coal output if conditions stay favorable.

J. B. Workman Mr. Hicks Bennerman Marion Huntington Huntington Democrat John Carlisle Ober Shonts

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