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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
2
A late 19th or early 20th century reporting item surveys liquor statistics across counties with notes on perons charged and costs. It mentions changes in drunkenness figures, community makers, and a speech by Dr. Aley on life handicaps and societal hurdles. The article records public lectures and upcoming events related to health and social issues.
A large gathering celebrated Mrs. Deborah Burgess's fifty ninth birthday at her home on the 17th. Forty three relatives and neighbors shared a supper and gifts including irons, bed springs, a silver dollar, a cake pan, and clothing. The evening featured music and socializing before the group dispersed late.
William Huffman born October 13 1832 in Pribble County Ohio, son of Simon and Polly Huffman, married Mary Barton in 1861 and later Lisa Trupp, with total fourteen children and thirteen grandchildren. He was a member of the United Brethren church and died after a long life of moral upright conduct. Funeral arrangements noted at Salem church with numerous relatives listed in mourning.
A fashion column previews spring styles with color notes and fabrics and quips, then recounts a humorous street misread by a Young Lady who misraised an umbrella and walked on, only to realize the crowd’s amusement. The piece ends noting she previously received a Christmas ring.
A Portland Commercial Review item reports Smith H. Bracey, president of the C., B. & C. railroad, building thirty miles of track, acquiring two farms, and siphoning about 112000 in subsidies amid arrests for false pretenses. He faces lawsuits, bankruptcy, and court actions, yet he maintains his famous smile and boasts funds will be raised in ten days. The piece notes allegations by Jay Griffith and possible recovery of funds as part of the sprawling Portland to Chicago right of way saga.
Craigville high school pupils rode with their teacher Sylvester Miller to the home of Win Karger east of Craigville last Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served and the gathering was enjoyable for those present including Verne Miller Elva Randall Nerie Frye Ada Frye Idna Foley Minnie Beyse Pansy Chellman Adela Clowser Minnie Miller Maude Julian Sadie Miller Sylvester Miller Worden Hallman George King Martin Ginnbuin Albert Wibel Earl Christ Orla Pierce Malware Advbott Joly Curry Wohnates Griffith and dames Curry.
Mt Zion Telephone Co holds stockholders meeting on Tuesday February 21 1905 to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business. One way colonists tickets offered by Clover Leaf route agents to western destinations. fare half regular plus 2 dollars to Kansas Missouri Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Colorado. Contact W L Rous G P A Toledo Ohio for details.
In Wells County Indiana a non resident defendant Philip Stine is named in a foreclosure suit against John W Bugh estate. The notice warns Stine to appear by March 25 1905 or the complaint will be taken true and the case heard in his absence. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker signs the notice dated January 25 1905. Dailey Simmons Dailey Attorneys for Plaintiff.
State of Indiana Wells County. Notice of complaint to quiet title against Paul F Knight and the unknown heirs of Paul F Knight deceased. Cause No 8254 before James P Hale attorney. Defendants nonresidents must answer by March 22 next term start February 1 1905 Bluffton courthouse. Clock runs if no appearance. Filed January 20 1905. Clerk Wells Circuit Court James P Hale Attorney for Plaintiff.
Daniel MWelhorn appointed administrator of the estate of Margaret Fichhorn of Wells County who is deceased. The estate is to be administered in Wells Circuit Court with attorneys Hugh Es Spudadaker and Richhorn & Matlack representing the matter.
The Texas Train of the Cotton Belt Route offers efficient service to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with one night to Houston Beaumont Lake Charles and South Texas coast. Twenty four hour service to North Vast and Central Texas features sleeping chair and dining cars. Immigration agents are invited to correspondence on Texas and Louisiana business. Low home seekers rates twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays plus 2.00 round trip with stopovers. Descriptive literature maps timetables and rates available from C Schaefer T Pl A Cotton Belt Route Cincinnati O.
Landseekers rates and monthly times for west and southwest at one fare plus $2. One way settlers to south and southeast at half fare plus $2. California Pacific Coast tourist tickets on sale via all routes. Nine months stopover privileges. Pullman palace cars free reclining chair cafe cars a la carte meals in high back coaches on all through trains. Rates from nearest agent. Confidential trip information available.
Notice states Mary Books is appointed administratrix of the estate of Horton H. Books late of Wells County deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Clerk Hugh D. Studabaktir of Wells Circuit Court and attorneys Kichhorn & Matlaick are listed.
No. 905 Notien appoints A Walker as administrator of the estate of Stephen J Carl Wright, late of Wells County, deceased. The estate is claimed to be solvent. TeGH D Studabaker, Wells Circuit Court.
Promotion for Clover Leaf route to Toledo offering very low rates on nineteen and seven day tickets. Advertises sale daily through agents with details for travel to the west and southwest. Next homeseekers excursion departs December 20, 1904 with inquiries directed to W L Ross and offices in Toledo and St Louis.
Notice states Joseph W. Tish is appointed joint administrator of Ephraim Tigh estate in Wells Circuit Court. The estate is indicated as solvent. Clerk Huge D. Spuratiagai and attorneys Mock & Sons are referenced.
Special Clover Leaf route fares offer $15 round trip to Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory from St. Louis Missouri. Valid March 7 and 21 and April 7 and 21 1908 with agent information for Clover Leaf route and L Ross G P A Toledo Ohio.
On January 17 February 21 and March 21 1905 tickets to Arkansas Kansas Indian Territory New Mexico and Colorado go on sale at half fare plus 2. Round trip homeseeker tickets also offered at greatly reduced rates. Contact W N Pletcher Clover Leaf Bluffton for details or reach agents M A Chambers Frankfort Ind TL Browne Toledo or W L Ross Poleda for information. Special tourist rates to Colorado via Clover Leaf apply daily.
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