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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1904

Page

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Fox Chases Creek Township Fox Lore and Hunting News

Fox chases, fox lore, and plans by Huntington township residents to trap foxes are described alongside old methods. The text mentions dynamite lines to drive foxes and notes on remedies for coughs, including Honey and Tar and Foley's. A medical testimonial from Mrs. George H. J. cites relief from a choking attack. Davenport & White sell Foley's and Tar.

George H. J San Francisco Cal Foley Davenport & While

New Clover Leaf Superintendent Arrives From St Louis

Patrick Houlahan, named superintendent of the Clover Leaf, arrives at midnight on train No 4 from St Louis. He will be at Main Street depot to begin duties. A veteran railroad man from water boy to executive, he advocates mature judgment over mere invention and age limits for employees. He cites experience as key and notes his record with Hannibal & Joe railroad supports his methods.

Patrick H. Houlahan Clover Leaf Houlahan Houlakan Hannibal & Joe Frankfort Cresent

Startling Evidence for Dr King's New Discovery

Testimony pours in praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. A Virginia reader reports three years of chronic chest problems cured after using the remedy. It is said to aid lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Guaranteed by Chas C Deam. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c and 1.00.

Chas C. Deam

Dangerous farming gear injures Jefferson county farmer

A Jefferson township farmer Jacob Kay of Greenwood area suffered a severe hand injury Friday while using a clover tuller. The accident occurred when his hand was caught in the machine at the outlet while changing a sack. Doctors fear he may lose his hand.

Jord Jefferson Woship Jacob Kay Greenwood Jefferson

One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Children's Health

Mothers urged to guard children against coughs colds and croup with a cure that is described as harmless pleasant and effective. Marketed by Chase Deam druggists as a reliable remedy to stop coughs early.

Chase Deam

Central Farmers Association Names Farms for Adoption

The Central Farmers association of Ladidon County passed a resolution to name farms for adoption by members and to list them at the next meeting. They denounced using barns for advertising and upheld that signs detract from the rural appeal.

Central Farmers’ Association Ladidon County

Fort Wayne Gas project eyed for interurban power and park use

Local booster notes Fort Wayne Gas Company may repurpose the pumping station across the river for an interurban line, using boilers to generate power for multiple electric lines, with grounds suitable for a city park and excursion trips to Bluffton. The plan would repurpose buildings, machinery, and pits into lakes and recreation space.

Fort Wayne Bluffton

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promise and Reward

An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages, stating it treats the disease constitutionally by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available, and note Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Berne Man Testifies After World Fair Trip Tragedy

Andrey Burdy and his son returned from the St. Louis World’s Fair and witnessed a child fatally struck by a street car. He was detained for a week before the coroner's inquest and later released, likely to be needed as a witness in the railway damages case.

Andrey Burdy and Son St. Louis Burdy Budy

No More Suffering From Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed

A Spencer Indiana man with twenty years of dyspepsia testifies that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his condition after trying doctors in several cities. He urges all sufferers to use it. Sold by Chas. C. Deam, druggists.

Geo. A. Thomson Spencer, In Chicago Norway Chas. C. Deam

State wide debate over pardons for John Terrell

Newspapers statewide discuss the circulating pardons for John Terrell. Editors show varying opinions and some misunderstand the case details. Attorneys backing the move aim to present the petition to Governor Durbin before his term ends. The fragment references a married man and his wife.

John Terrell Durbin

Notice of Filing of Report of Viewers for Road in Wells County

A notice states that on December 13 1904 Wells County Indiana viewers reported on a proposed gravel road McCULLICK FREE GRAVEL ROAD extending from section 30 township 25 north range 11 east to the Crosby free gravel road. The road length is 15165 feet and will be heard January 4 1905 before the board of commissioners.

Board of County Commissioners of Wells County Ind Crosby Free Mccullick Free Board of Commissioners Commissioners’ Court Co. S. Brineman

Application for Liquor License in Petroleum Nottingham

Notice announces Wesley D M Oliver will apply at the January 1905 term for a one year license to sell and give away intoxicating liquors in a room 16 by 48 feet on Jet No 2 in Petroleum Nottingham township Wells County Indiana. Premises describe glass front, no partitions, secure entry, interior visible from outside.

Nottingham Township Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners of Ind Petroleum

Elected Officers of Masonic Council for Next Year

A Masonic Council meeting elected officers for the ensuing year including Milustrious Master S E B Hitchcock Deputy Illustrious Master W H Richhorn Principal Conductor of the Work J P Hale Treasurer Henry Thomas and Recorder H H Skiles. Installation planned for the first regular meeting night in January not a public event due to conflict with Knight Templar installation.

Masonic Council S.eb. Hitchcock W. H. Richhorn J. P. Hale Henry Thomas H. H. Skiles Knight Templars

No Case of Pneumonia on Record Amid Remedy Advice

A medical note asserts there is no pneumonia case linked to coughs or colds after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It warns against unknown preparations possibly containing opiates that cause constipation and slow recovery, urging use of the proven remedy.

Application for liquor license Bluffton 1905

Robert B Marshall seeks a one year license at the Bliss House basement in Bluffton Wells County Indiana to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises consumption and a free lunch counter at the corner of Washington and Main Street starting January term 1905.

Ward No. 3 Bluffton Wells County Ind Inlet No Indiana Washington and Main Streets Robert B. Marshall

Shepherd Free Gravel Road Report Filed in Wells County Indiana

Notice to concerned parties that on November 1904 the Wells County commissioners report a road project from the southeast corner of section eight to the northwest corner of section eighteen. The road extends about 210,434 feet and is designated Shepherd Free Gravel Road. Hearing set January 4, 1905 before the commissioners court. Clem S Brineman is Wells County Auditor.

Board of Commissioners Wells County Indiana Said Shepherd Free Clem S. Brineman Ind

Notice of Letting of Contract for Supplies Wells County

Stated proposals will be received at the Wells County auditor's office until 10 a m on Monday December 19 1904 for furnishing all supplies and materials for the year starting January 1 1905. Specifications are on file in the county auditor's office. Supplies are four classes including records and ruled blanks two or more press impressions legal stationery and letter heads. Bids must be filed separately for each class. 493 Cc S Brineman Auditor Wells County By order of the Board of County Commissioners.

Wells County Indiana S. Brineman Board of County Commissioners

Keller Free Gravel Road Proposal and Meeting Date

The Wells County auditors note a plan to grade a four thousand fifty foot gravel road known as the Keller Free Gravel Road starting at the southeast quarter of section 31, township 25 north, range 11 east, following the section line to the Warren and Montpelier road. The board of commissioners will convene January 4 1905 for the January term of the commissioners court.

Board of Commissioners Wells County Indiana Warren and Montpelier Keller Herring Commissioners’ Court Brineman

Notice of Administration in Wells Circuit Court

Cause No 968 announces the Wells Circuit Court appointment of GHORGH MOCK as administrator of Nancy Sanders deceased. The estate, formerly of Smith county Kansas, is deemed solvent. Public notice dated 1904 December 7.

Wells County of Indiana Nancy Sanders Smith County Kansas Ghorgh Mock

Texas Train offers bi monthly cheap rates along Cotton Belt Route

The Texas Train of the Cotton Belt Route provides service to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with a one night trip to Houston Beaumont Lake Charles and the Coast Country. Twenty four hour service to North East and Central Texas includes sleeping cars chair cars and dining cars. Low homeseekers rates twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays with one fare plus $2 round trip.

Texas Arkansas Louisiana Houston Beaumont Lake Charles Chetr L. C. Schaefer Cincinnati

Sealed bids sought for Wells County infirmary supplies

Notice from the auditor's office Wells County invites sealed bids by 2 PM Wednesday January 4 1905 for furnishing all supplies needed for the county infirmary and orphan home for the quarter starting January 1 1906. Bids must meet stated specifications on file with the auditor.

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