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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
3
Mrs. Valentine of Jefferson township faced arraignment for assault and battery after truant officer Oliver Ormsby testified he was asked to leave her home when delivering a school notice. He claimed she shook the chair but no strike occurred. Judge Walbert acquitted her, noting insufficient grounds for a fine.
Chester Earl Smith son of Daniel Smith and wife of Spring Street died Saturday at 6 00 am at age one year. Funeral set for Monday at 10 00 am at the Wesleyan Church with interment at Pleasant Dale Adams County.
The fifth annual Christmas dinner for girls employed at the Boss Mitten factory and their employers was a grand success. Ten turkeys formed the centerpiece as tables? decorated with holly and greens. The event featured music, readings, and thanks from manager Mr. Scott, with the factory closed for the holiday until Monday.
George Cotton files affidavit against Thomas Rhea for assault after a Friday encounter in Poneto. Rhea, tied to local saloon activity, followed Cotton to a warehouse and threatened him. Rhea was fined $5 in justice court and plans appeal with Mack & Sons, as the case moves to circuit court.
Sheriff Johnston arrested Dr Landfair Thursday on a grand jury indictment arising from an alleged criminal operation on Miss Frances Beeler who had sued him for 5000 dollars. Beeler testified after grand jury questioning and Landfair posted 1000 dollar bond as required for felonies at this term.
Lucas F Smith of California sent a Christmas greeting to Dr J C Fulton stating he and his family are in good health and spirits. Smith, born and raised in this city, has lived in the West for years and once worked as a printer in the Banner office long before the daily Banner existed. He was honored and elected after moving to California.
Mrs. John Poffenberger Sr died before 6 o clock Friday at her son George Poffenberger’s home after years of poor health and asthma. Born Jane Harbaugh in Wayne county Ohio on December 20 1826 she lived in Bluffton since 1850 with her husband who survives. Funeral held at 2 pm Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev W C Martin officiating.
Fresh testimony from SBenterville Virginia praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs. T J McFarland says three years of bronchitis ended after using a few bottles. The drug is claimed to cure lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip with trial bottles offered locally.
State residents push to tighten divorce laws as five divorce petitions surface in court yesterday. Each case shows a different set of issues and proposed solutions, with nearly twenty five divorce cases on the current docket and calls for separation as a path to reconciliation.
In a crowded session Judge Vaughn grants five divorces amid tales of cruelty desertion drunkenness and failure to provide. Cases include Mary J West Lizzie Hesher and Mary Rhodes with Rhodes receiving property in lieu of alimony and Barcus barred from remarriage for two years. One foreclosure suit Twibell vs Allison is dismissed with costs.
Claims the pills cure head ache and nervous headaches by purifying blood and building health. Says thousands have proven their merit and that the product costs 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by Chas C Deam druggist.
Prosecutor John Burns says he will oppose any pardon petition for Terrell and will campaign in person against it. He stresses that Terrell was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by a jury and intends to ensure the jury’s verdict is carried out.
In Union City a sermon at the Methodist church escalated into a brawl when pastor Rev. F. Conly intervened to separate a quarrelling couple. William Nelson entered, hurled an overshoe at his wife and confronted the minister, who struck him down then escorted outside before resuming his sermon.
Mothers urged to protect children from coughs and croup with One Minute Cough Cure sold by Chase Deam druggist. The text extols a cow's many uses from milk and cheese to glue, soup, plaster, fertilizer, and even cardboard production, highlighting broad agricultural and manufacturing benefits.
The hub factory near the Clover Leaf railroad in Bluffton is purchasing second growth white elm poles. The southwestern Bluffton location serves as the buying point for available poles.
Three fires in one day highlight the risk as cold weather pushes fuel use. Caution urged for safe stoves and flues, especially with gas removed. Inspect flues before wood stoves and fire with care to avoid house fires. Advertisement for Putnam Faceless Dyes sold by Davenport & Eble.
The Odd Fellows lodge in Linn Grove dedicated a new hall on Wednesday with about 300 members attending from Bluffton Decatur and Rushville. The Linn Grove lodge led initiatory work while Bluffton handled the first degree followed by a banquet in a spacious beautifully furnished room noted as among the state’s finest for a town of Linn Grove’s size.
Mr. Helm of Decatur led honored guests as Bluffton members performed degree work. The audience included Seabold and many named participants such as Henry Stegkamper Charles Hocker Sam McAfee A E Sunier John Brun Charles Brun Homer Clayton Homer Jollingon I Shepherd Charles Angel Joe Estabrook W A Burrows J Sheldon J W Harsh W H Gregg Milt McKissick Charles Michaels Frank Wisner H M Travis Ed Buckles Sam Strow George Markley Ernest Hasty Ed Markley Charles Kaltwasser and L E Roush.
Low excursion fares advertised for the Clover Leaf route to Toledo with tickets valid for fifteen days and seven days on sale. Tickets available daily at the agent, or by writing W. L. Ross G. P. A. Toledo Ohio R. J. McKay D. P. A. St Louis MO or E. L. Browne T. P. A. Toledo Ohio.
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