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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
2
Ossian Sunday school plans a minstrel program in the opera house next Friday evening. Led by Supt J J Walker the 20 member company will be aided by the Pastime quartet. Bluffton residents will attend to see the performance, which follows last year’s Christmas Eve comedy and aims to outdo it.
An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns sores and boils claiming it reveals fatal danger. The copy urges purchasing at Chas C Deam's drug store for 25 cents.
A Neosho county Kansas farmer runs his entire operation by gas. He has a gas well that lights every room with stoves in each space including hall and cellar. Gas heaters heat his coops and hogpen, an outdoor furnace cooks stock feed, a gas engine shells corn and pumps water, grinds and sharpens tools, lights the barn with a reflector, and provides tepid water for cattle all winter. This practice is described as light farming.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Virona as a blood purifier and health booster. It claims improved circulation, appetite, digestion, kidneys, bones and skin while asserting unique healing powers. It cites 250,000 bottles sold in 1902 and features a testimonial from Mrs. Rob't Kenard of Canfield Ohio. Prices listed as one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars with free postage on county orders.
Oliver Reynolds, once linked with Julia Loser, a 16 year old from Monroe township, Adams county, is back in the news for domestic trouble. Neighbors report a quarrel with his ailing wife, whom he knocked down twice, then left the community. Rumors say he and the missing Miss Loser may be together, but confirmation is lacking.
Du Pont Georgia resident J F Hughes describes a long battle with a lung abscess that seemed fatal until he used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports rapid recovery and full health, with the medicine guaranteed by Charles C Deam druggist and trial bottles offered free.
Congressman W. E. Burleson of Texas traveled 3000 miles from Washington to pay $1.75 for his poll tax after forgetting to settle it before leaving. He faced disenfranchisement as a voter and officeholder if he did not return in person by January 31 to complete the payment.
A. R. Kane, prominent Baxter Springs pharmacist, praises Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior for constipation, noting their sure action without nausea or griping. Sold by Davyenport and Eble.
Montpelier has two cases of smallpox and authorities expect the town to be free within weeks. Quarantine measures are in place to prevent further spread and the affected individuals are progressing well and may be released soon.
A doctor from Fletcher endorses Gilmore's Caustic Oil as a counterirritant with a 50-cent price and Gilmore's Headache Powders sold by Stout's drug store. Indiana plans a military display at the St Louis exposition led by Culver Military Academy with state students to participate in maneuvers. N Baltzell of Dennison Ohio notes Lite Plant relief for his wife’s nervous headache and neuralgia after two bottles.
The poor quail face a harsh winter with deep snow and scarce food. Weather across the country has decimated flocks, few birds left from last year and hunters reduced survivors. Also a promotional note for Green's August Flower claiming it aids liver health and mood, priced 25c trial and 75c full, available at druggists.
Sawmill workers capitalize on good sledding with long strings of bob sled logs arriving in town. Mills fill yards rapidly, a season or two of timber could be exhausted if current pace continues. Demand looks set for a three to four week run, then relief may be needed to prevent scarcity of big timber in coming years.
Mrs M Basford of Poolesville Maryland reports perfect success using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for her child Garland who suffers severe croup attacks. The remedy gives prompt relief and has eliminated household unease. Davenport and Ehle sell the product.
Superintendent A R Huyette conducted the first regular teachers examination in the county with about thirty five applicants. Jackson township sent the largest delegation, nearly the entire teaching force present. Arithmetic questions drew most complaints, and Life Plant endorsements from H K Mitchell of New Philadelphia claim it strengthens the system and cures rheumatic troubles through the blood.
Mrs. Walters died in a Columbus cab on Wednesday. She was the mother of Miss Ethal Walters a former Liberty Center schoolteacher. The family home is now in Decatur where their father was killed earlier by a train. Mr Walters was a Baptist minister with past charges in Liberty Center.
Slogan style ad claiming a cold cure in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine. Promises money back if it fails. Signed BW Groves and enclosed box signature. No verifiable medical claim provided.
The Indiana spiritualists will hold a delegate convention in Anderson on February 26 27 and 28 1904. The state organization will be chartered with the National Spiritualist Association and will coordinate twenty state associations under the national charter. District superintendents will run circuits with speakers and mass meetings to promote organized spiritualist activity across Indiana.
A notice describes a preventive for death by own action, noting despondency precedes such acts and advertising Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. Sold by Chas. C. Deam, druggist, with 450c satisfaction guarantee.
Marion Kohn sues the Lake Erie railroad in Ossian Carr's court over the killing of her family cow. The case was postponed as the squire was indisposed and will be rescheduled. The railroad argues the cow caused the death by her own negligence after colliding with a locomotive.
Dates listed Jan 19 Feb 2 16 March 1 15 April 6 19 offer rates a little over half fare one way or round trip. Land prices from 5 to 25 dollars per acre depend on location soil and improvements. Write L O Schaefer or E W Le Beaume for exact ticket costs maps and literature to choose a location.
In Wells Circuit Court February term 1904 John D Shady as administrator filed final settlement for Isaac Shady deceased. The circuit court will examine the account February 29 1904 at Bluffton Indiana. All heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker.
Notice is given that Ran't P. Risley has been appointed administrator of the estate of Allen M. Custin of Walls county Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Clerk Hugh D. Studabakker of the Wells Circuit Court issued the appointment. Attorneys Todd and Gordon filed the matter.
The two part home remedy claims to cure catarrh and related ailments. The internal remedy purportedly rebuilds blood and nerves while the local remedy soothes the head and throat. It advertises relief for indigestion constipation headaches biliousness and uterine or female weakness.
An advertisement proclaims a special agency for the Dr. Lyon Home Treatment covering catarrh blood nerves and stomach disease. It urges sufferers to visit the store and obtain a 25 cent package of the remedy for free and to act promptly.
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