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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1904

Page

4

Melody Divine entices Edith and Beth to a wedding

In a serialized tale Edith, Arnold Graves, and Beth Forbes navigate love and music. Beth performs a powerful aria revealing feelings, sparking envy and attraction. Edith proclaims Beth’s future as a singer, and the trio foresees a wedding as Beth hints at true affection through her artistry.

Arnold Wilmot Graves Beth Forbes Edith Jier Beth Arold Miss Wilmot

Swords of London and ceremonial weapons described

Fragmentary description outlines four swords tied to London civic rites the sword of state borne before the lord mayor and other insignia used at ceremonies or fealty. The text notes surrender to the sovereign at Temple Bar and mentions a pearl orna mented award carried before the lord mayor.

London City of London Temple Bat Ford

Heir to Earl Ballincorne Recalls Romantic Highwayman Tale

A narrator reveals that the reader is the rightful heir to the Earldom of Ballincorne after the death of the childless heir. The tale blends early nineteenth century travel by coach, a romantic highwayman who spared a snuffbox then pursued the narrator, eloping to France, and a lineage ending with the reader inheriting the title despite a life marked by adventure and exile.

Earl of Ballincorne Stephenson London York England Sle France Wayman Ballincurne

State Meet Gathers Indiana Teachers in December

The fifty first annual Indiana State Teachers Association meeting will convene in Indianapolis from December 28 to 30. Prominent educators will discuss salaries, cost of living, and comparisons with other jobs, with a key salary report due December 29 in the Claypool hotel assembly room chaired by J W Carr. New and retiring leaders will speak, including C A VanMatre and William Lowe Bryan, plus speakers from Cornell and Earlham.

Indiana State Teachers Association Indianapolis Association Indiana J. W. Carr Anderson Claypool FB. A. Cotton Adelaide Baylor Wabash Robert J. Aley Indiana University C. A. VanMatre Muncie William Lowe Bryan Indiana Univerity Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell University J. H. Walsh Walsh Edwin Starbuck Earlham College Cotton J. N. Hurty George W. Stubbs Robert Hall

Bluffton Markets Grain Report from Bluffton Indiana

Bluffton markets report from Bluffton Indiana dated December 21 1904 covers grain prices and trading activity. The brief item notes current values and market movements with no additional commentary or context.

Bluffton, Ind Grain

Wood sales hit a thousand cottles this winter

Lew Justus announced sales of wood during the present winter reached about a thousand cottles, praising the large fuel demand to keep residents warm. O B Lynch of Fort Wayne visited the city on business. McLain's new studio begins holiday rate pricing, promising cheaper rates than ever for families.

Lew Justus Oo. B. Lynch Fort Wayne McLain

Devoe Coatings Promote Savings for Baldwinsville Churches

A letter to F J Tangeman of Bluffton MD touts Devoe paint used by Baldwinsville New York churches. Osterhout Lockwood painted Presbyterian parsonage 30 gallons used 22. Slingerland Shutter Episcopal church 40 gallons used 28. Catholic church 50 gallons used 39. Saving $4 to $5 per gallon, total savings on three jobs between 125 and 150, painting cost twice to three times the paint.

F. J. Tangeman Bluffton Baldwinsville N. Y Devoe Osterhout & Lockwood Messrs Slingerland & Shutter Episcopal Church F. W. Devoe & CO New York Chicago Devenport & Ehije

Sheriff Sale Notice Bluffton Indiana 1904 109 Lot

Public sale advertised by Wells County Indiana sheriff after a 1400 dollar decree in favor of Nancy Sanders against William and Elizabeth Covault. Sale includes rents and profits for up to seven years and possibly fee simple of lot 109. Auction January 14, 1905, 10 am to 4 pm at courthouse door Bluffton. Mock & Sons attorney for plaintiff.

Wells Circuit Court Nancy Sanders Wiliam M. Covault Elizabeth Covault Bluffton Wells County Indiana State of J. R. Johnston Mock & Sons Attys Pliff

Public Sale near Liberty Center Dec 27 1904

Public sale of personal property at residence one mile west and four and a half miles south of Liberty Center on Tuesday December 27 1904. Items include five horses and one mare team, two milch cows and calf, fifteen shoats, one Poland China hog, McCormick binder, Deering mower, Daisy corn planter, two riding cultivators, two Oliver plows, spike tooth harrow, Turnbull wagon and buggy, two hundred bushels corn and eighty bushels oats, etc.

Liberty Center Poland China McCormick Oliver Steel Turnbull Wagon

Hearing on Ditch Petition in Wells County Indiana

Notice states viewers appointed to assess proposed Allen and Lot ditch route in Jefferson township Wells County Indiana But request for construction follows a hearing on January 4 1905 before county commissioners The route begins near section 9 township 28 north range 12 east and affects land owned by William Bushee Darlan Davison Peter Confer William Glass Louis Hoppengardner Lake Hile Western Railroad and Jefferson township B12 C S Brineman Auditor Wells County

Township Twenty-Eight Allen and the Lot William ‘Bushee Darlan B. Davison Peter Confer William Glass Louis Hoppengard Ner Lake Hile & Western Railroad Jefferson Township C.S. Brineman Auditor Wells County

Notice of Ditch Petition Hearing in Wells County Indiana

A petition by B F Kaln seeks a ditch in Harrison township. Viewers reported a plan. auditor's office holds the view report. Hearing set for Wednesday January 4 1905 before Wells County court. route runs northeast across sections to Hall's Creek ditch. Lands of Daniel Glass Arthur Linn Jane Shoemaker Jonathan Bender B F Kain William Sheets Robert Reynolds and others listed. C S Brineman Auditor Wells County.

B.F. Kaln Harrison Township Wells County State of Indiana Board of Commissioners of Hall's Creek Daniel Glass Arthur Linn Jane Shoemaker Johnathan Bender B. F. Kain William Sheets Robert Reynolds Lancaster Township Warren D. Shoemaker C. S. Brineman Auditor Wells County

Sheriff Sale Notice in Wells County Indiana 1904

Sheriff’s base notice states an execution directs sale of rents and profits for up to seven years on the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16 in township 27 north range 12 east Wells County Indiana. The sale is January 4, 1905 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse to satisfy judgment against William O Allen in the suit of Levi Mock et al. sale free from valuation or appraisement laws.

Wells Ctrcuit Court Wells County Indiana Whlam Oo. Allen Levi Mock J. R. Johnston Mock & Sons Attys Pluif

Administrator appointed for Gra estate in Wells County

Notice announces W. H. Rupright as administrator of the estate of Christian Graste in Wells County deceased. The document serves as official probate notice of appointment and the administrator's authority in settling the estate.

W. H. Rupright Christian Gra Wells County

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