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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
7
Full instructions for making bread biscuits and cakes using Royal Baking Powder. Gratis to any address from Royal Baking Powder Co. at 100 William St New York. Includes all kinds of bread and pastry guidance with the brand offered.
Mrs. O D Garrett died at her Liberty Center home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock after three weeks of paralysis. Funeral services were held at the Liberty Center Baptist church this morning with Rev. Smith officiating, then interment followed in Fairview cemetery. The death is a heavy loss to family and friends.
Few wells were drilled in the Indiana field last week and no major finds occurred. Hazelwood No 10 on J. K. Davis farm yielded 20 barrels in 24 hours, Bradstreet No 4 on M. M. Howard produced 10 barrels, Hunt Oil No 4 on John Reil farm finished, May Wood No 5 on Gallivan produced 10 barrels, Ohio No 9 on Wall farm and Phoenix No 6 on Johnson heirs each yielded about 10 barrels.
The W C T U has prepared a petition opposing Sunday night attractions at the opera house. Petitions were presented at churches on Sunday with public notices from pulpits. Signatures are being collected by solicitors. Wren Lovell suffers inflamed eyelids and cannot work while a doctor treats his eyes.
The local egg market tops 32 cents a dozen with farmers paid 29 cents. Hens in production boost supply but many hens slow down when prices rise, while grocers warn higher figures may return. The piece notes the spike is the highest in years and predicts possible further increases.
Clerk Studabaker issued Tuesday the first marriage license from the office since December 12. He notes the year has been dull and suggests a bargain price of 1.98 after Saturday to boost activity, hoping leap year would help.
Freight team No. 40 bound for Clover Leaf passed through Saturday night carrying forty-one loaded cars valued at about 123000 dollars. Engineer Drolette and Conductor Bottles led the train, described as the road's most valuable cargo. George Cotton predicted a forthcoming saloon business shakeup in Wells county with Abe Studa Baker accompanying him.
County commissioners met in special session to award the year’s supply contract. Two bidders appeared, Burford Printing of Indianapolis and Hoosier Printing of Muncie, with Burford chosen after deliberation as the low and most favorable bid. The decision rested on books and stationery bids by quire rather than class totals.
The six defendants likely will be arraigned in January term with possible joint or separate trials. Prosecutor Burns plans to present strong evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before leaving office January 1. A. G. Emshwiller will take over with Burns assisting on key cases. Defense attorney Hindman expects acquittal, calling the evidence flimsy. The public shows interest, crowding the courtroom to hear testimonies.
Next Friday afternoon Liberty Center schools stage a simple closing to the holidays with diplomas for eighth grade graduates. Rev J H String will deliver the address and Jos Jamison, newly elected Liberty township trustee, will present the diplomas. Principal Taviner leads about 150 pupils under strong school support.
A 10 pound boy born to Aaton C Moore of Liberty township arrived Sunday at his home. Wesley Oliver, a Petroleum restaurant man, was arrested Monday on illegal sale of liquor. He faces trial next Tuesday with a $70 appearance bond. If convicted, his license application will be weighed at the next commissioners court term. Funeral services for Mrs Emma Borden Reed were held Tuesday from the Borden home. Reverend String and Reverend Becks led the service with a brief addressed tribute and church choir music. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. A telegram from Mort McAfee reported sister-in-law Mrs Will Wilhington of Grand Rapids, Mich, died Monday. funeral held Tuesday. Among survivors is an infant daughter born last week to Mr and Mrs McAfea.
Retail cigar dealers nationwide report a 40 million drop in cigar sales last month versus October. Ice winds and cold weather shrink street smoking habits, while some patrons curb spending before Christmas. Dealers note better weather previously but see ongoing declines as winter deepens.
Post office at Bluffton Indiana lists unclaimed letters for the week ending December 19 1904. Names include Mrs Ethel Barton Mr Daley Augusta Davis Herman L Donaldson T H Deadmond Edna Frame C L Flynn Lizzie Miller Jessie Lash Walter G Sipbey Walter G Williamson C A A L SHARPE P M.
Frank Smith, Bluffton, newly commissioned justice of the peace in Decatur, notes the interurban restaurant in Decatur closed last Saturday due to gas shutoff for non payment. Losses around $200 from Brentlinger’s business disruption while he relocates to Lima. Winchester fire at the ND L Adams factory destroys $8,000 in property and costs 50 to 60 jobs. Selma near Muncie suffers a major blaze, $30,000 damage, mob violence ensues. Scarlet fever appears with Andy Reed’s Villa North residence quarantined and Florence Story ill.
Wells county officials note the supreme court ruling affirming that a township trustee may issue warrants only when authorized by the governing law and that post hoc approvals do not validate unauthorized issues. A $425 warrant by Mitchelltree school township in Marion county for building materials was invalid, despite prior circuit and appellate rulings.
A Topeka man stationed at the Rosebud agency pens a letter home describing a prairie fire that destroyed hay and feed, scarce creek water, a desire for buttons and a needle, and a neighbor who promises to shoot on sight. The note blends frontier hardship with humorous notes about weather and supplies.
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