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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
2
Wells County leads among similar counties in the number of books used in school libraries. County Superintendent Huyette reports 715 titles in use by December 12, with Wells ranking third among all 92 counties and well ahead of comparable districts.
S C Reld advertises second growth white elm poles at the Clover Leaf hub factory in Bluffton. Poles four inches and over, any length cut to size. For details, call at the factory.
J. M. Buck, proprietor, seeks smooth red oak blocks eight inches and up in diameter cut four feet long. Will pay the highest market price. Trade notice indicating a procurement for the Bluffton handle factory.
In circuit court Thursday State v Bruce Kiger Clarence Beitler Herb Bender Hugh Duglay Lloyd Brown Paul and Jesse Williamson Bert and Joe Fisher details a group assault tied to a high school fraternity initiation. Defendants waivered arraignment and entered not guilty pleas as jury selection continued amid affidavits and ongoing indictments.
Liberty Center schools hosted a Christmas program to engage about one hundred patrons and visitors. After the exercises, attendees viewed classwork and maps destined for the St Louis World's Fair exhibit. A 7 to 4 basketball win over Poneto followed, marking a second consecutive Liberty Center victory.
The old river bridge is again safe for use with a new floor completed. Commissioners acknowledged rough weather but pressed on, ensuring travelers to and from the city are protected from potential harm.
The city council delegated horse selection for the fire department to H. & Grove and Dr Buckner. They will have carte blanche and pursue a timely purchase of a capable team to improve fire protection, avoiding delays that hinder response times to recent blazes.
Fred McBride broke his right leg above the ankle after a half mile crawl through a storm while en route to Frank McBride’s to fetch children for a viewing. Dr. Markley set the fracture and placed a plaster cast. Also injured were Guy Herbert, who broke his arm skating on the river, and Wm. Noland, who dislocated an ankle after a fall near Rus Brown property. Drs. Cook Spaulding attended to the injuries.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and build health, priced at two cents with a money back guarantee, sold by Chas. C. Deam, druggist.
Frank Walburn, confined in the county jail for weeks due to insanity, was moved Friday to his home four miles north of the city. Doctors Fulton and Hatfield examined him and advised the transfer. He remains unable to eat and is in a stupor, with officials fearing starvation.
A family at a remote location faces accidents and burns and keeps Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick healing. Available at Chas. C. Deam's drug store for 25 cents.
Invitations from Mrs. Lida Waltz announce the wedding of her daughter Lenore to Clifford Lipkey. The ceremony will be held at the bride's residence on Wednesday evening January 6. Miss Waltz is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Lida Waltz and has had various pursuits in the past.
Indiana hopes to showcase its finest state building at St Louis with Wells County aiding the display. Farmers are urged to bring ten ears of each corn variety and one pint of each grain to the Farmers Institute on January 11 and 12 1904. I V L Garrett Liberty Center Indiana appeals for participation.
A letter from O Lentz D D S of Piqua Ohio endorses Caustic Oil from Gilmore Drug Co. for many ailments in both humans and animals. The note promotes the product at 50 cents a bottle and also advertises Gilmore Headache Powders sold by Stout's drug store.
The Davenport and Ehle sale at Elmer Ab bott Wedtes farm concluded with all items sold. Auctioneer Fred Reppert achieved solid prices as bidders showed strong interest in the goods.
The Poneto town board in Wells County Indiana approved an ordinance on December 7 1903 prohibiting sale or gift of intoxicating liquors within town limits or two miles without a 150 dollar payment to the town. A one year license costs one dollar, issued by the clerk with board president consent. Violations carry a 10 to 50 dollar fine plus costs, effective January 1 1904. The ordinance repeals conflicting rules. Witnessed December day 1908.
An advertisement for the Dr Lyon Home Treatment claims internal and local remedies cure catarrh and related stomach liver kidney and bladder disorders. It touts a 25 cent package, botanical ingredients, no stimulants, and urges immediate purchase through WA Gatelius as special agent.
By virtue of a decree from Wells Circuit Court the Union Trust company as receiver for Mutual Life Insurance Company of Indiana sues Peter Showalter. The sheriff will sell January 9 1904 at Bluffton Wells County Indiana the rents and profits for up to seven years for Lots 1 and 2 in Kingsland. If not enough to satisfy the decree the real simple of the property will be sold at the same time and place to discharge the decree. No relief from valuation or appraisal laws. J R Johnston Sheriff Wells County. Dec 16 1908 Joss & Jamison Attys for Plaintiff.
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