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Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1903

Page

2

Accident on scaffold leaves two injured in fall

A Keystone Saturday telephone message reports a bad accident at the Tom Rhea d building where Allison Ostwalt and Horatio Grove fell twenty feet from a scaffold. Ostwalt sustained severe head injuries and internal trauma with a broken arm. Grove landed on his feet and faced possible internal injuries. Both men were brought inside the building for medical care.

Keystone Allison Ostwalt Horatio Grove Tom Rhead Oswald Mae Grove Rhea

A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away

W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska recounts spending over a thousand dollars on doctors for his wife’s long illness. After trying Foley's Honey and Tar on a friend's suggestion she recovered, gaining strength and health. He urges others to try the remedy and notes its role in preventing consumption. Davenport and Ehle sell Foley's Honey and Tar.

W. W. Baker Plainview, Neb Foley Davenport & Ehle

Warren's Champion Dog Takes National Derby Crown

Indiana owner C. St. Foust of Warren sells the champion pointer after last week's national derby. The dog, praised as a wonderful animal, brought a neat sum of one thousand dollars in the deal.

Indiana C. ST. Foust Warren Ind Mr. Foust

Reverend Christian Augsburger Dies at 81 in Adams County

On January 18 1903 Reverend Christian Augsburger of French township Adams County Indiana died at age eighty one years seven months Born in June 1821 in Liberty Township Tioga County Pennsylvania He married Barbara Leighty December 1 1859 and they had sixteen children Twelve living and all but one attended the funeral His ministry spanned thirty six years and he was famed for piety and family devotion Funeral services were held at Defenseless Mennonite church with Reverends Shenk Brenneman and Stucky assisting The obituary notes his counsel on burial beliefs and closes with his own 1902 written benediction urging trust in God

Christian Augsburger French Township Adams Co Ind Lfe Augsburger Liberty Township Tioga Co Penn Barbara Leighty Bro. Augsburger Augsberger Mennonite Church J. M. Shenk Moses Brenneman Elida Ohio Christian Stucky Berne

Saved Her Child Life With Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City writes of her three week old pneumonia case worsening into a grave cough. After weeks of doctor treatment the child improved rapidly with Dr King’s New Discovery, claimed as the only sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases. Trial bottles free and guaranteed satisfaction. 50¢ to 1.00.

Minister quits ministry over pay found wanting

Elder W Harkins of Central Christian Church at Anderson says he will resign at once because there is no money in preaching the gospel. He notes he is $800 worse off than eight years ago and fears becoming a worn out minister in old age. He does not blame his congregation, calling their salary fair or better than similar churches.

Mo. W. Harkins Central Christian Eitrch Andersen Harkins Anderson

Night Alarm Over Severe Croup Warns of Death Knell

A night alarm describes a brassy croup cough as a child’s death knell and urges quick action. Foley's Money and Foley's Honey and Tar claim instant relief and cure severe croup. Mrs P A Cardier of Man-Wolgtou Ky reports her three year old daughter saved after first dose, sold by Davenport & Enie.

Foley P. A. Cardier Man- Wlogten Sievest Aly

Hale and Markley Sell Farm to Joseph Stewart

Hale and Markley sold the Jimmanuel Whiedline farm in Allen County to Joseph Stewart for 605 per acre. Stewart, of Danville Iowa, will move to the property at once.

Hale & Markley Joseph Stewart Allen County Mr. Stewart Danville

Judge Dailey on committee as Evansville bar rouses impeachment talk

Judge Joseph B Dailey is named to the grievance committee of the State Bar Association. A meeting will review charges against Judge Rusch of Vanderburgh circuit court, with Evansville bar calling for impeachment. Rusch admits soliciting money for his appointment. many bar members demand removal irrespective of party. The committee’s action could influence governors and lawmakers, with removal likely if warranted. Jewels and health contrasted with a cough remedy ad closes the piece.

Joseph Dailey State Bar Association Judge Rusch Vanderberg Rusch Evansville Durbin Rasch House Senate Greene

Saloon Men Appeal After License Rejection

Jacob S Tunsicker and Jacob Brinne man of Berne fled appeals in the circuit court after Adams county commissioners refused their licenses. The remonstrators were represented by Frank Gordon. Proceedings in the commissioners court were described as irregular with witnesses talking at once. The Berne saloon situation remains tense as both sides show determination.

Jacob S Tunsicker Jacob Brinneman Adams County Commissioners Berne Frank Gordon

Electric Bitters Promised for Nervous Weakness Cure

A legacy of the grip describes weakness, nervousness, and appetite loss as common aftereffects. Electric Bitters is pitched as a tonic and regulator for stomach, liver, and kidneys, with many claims of nerve strengthening and health restoration. Local novelty dealers also showcase Valentine’s Day cards, noting ornate designs and Bluffton's strong sale harvest.

Bluffton

Cantwell Stricken at State House in Critical Condition

Representative Sidney Cantwell of Traftford City suffered a sudden hemorrhage of the bowels on the second floor of the State House. He was carried to room 53, attended by lawmakers, later taken to St. Vincent's hospital, while his twin children watched earlier. The House paused bills related to Cantwell.

Sidney Cantwell Traftford City State House House Senate Spencer Cantell Union B. Sfutnt Cantwell Indianapolis News

Acorn From a Dreadful Oil Field Accident

A friend recalls a man injured in oil country who climbed a derrick to fix a refractory rope and fell. He landed on a tool, losing a leg which rolled into an 800 foot well. His only remains found later were an acorn, a shoe eyelet, and part of a garter buckle.

City hosts committee on possible move of Knights of Pythias HQ

National committee led by F S Neal of Lebanon Indiana George A Bangs of North Dakota and Frank B Hoskins of Wisconsin arrived to study moving the Knights of Pythias national offices from Chicago to Indianapolis Local officials showcased the citys advantages and rival cities Columbus Ohio Zimmes vile Wisconsin and Nashville compete for the post, with Indianapolis depending on citizen efforts.

CG. F.S. Neal Lebanon Ind George A. Bangs North Dakota Frank B. Hoskins Wisconsin Knights of Pythias Chicago Indianapolis Union Station Columbus Ohio Zimnesvile Wis Nashville Indianapolis Sentinel

Sale of tickets via Nickel Plate line begins February 15

Attractive low rates point to the west and northwest by the Nickel Plate. Ticket sales start February 15 and continue daily through April 30, 1903. For details contact nearest agent or C. A. Asterlin, T. P. A., St. Wayne, Ind.

Union Depot Bloomington Peoria Lima Lostorte Premont Oy Sandusky Tipton Lake Erie Western Hya Brong H. J. Rhein Indians Polis Ind

Notice in estate of Elizabeth Yatger in Wellgelent court

In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Yatger deceased in the Wellgelent court February term 105 George Ry Yarcor administrator has filed accounts and vouchers. Creditors and legatees are notified to appear on the court’s sth day of February to show cause why the accounts should not be approved. Witness the clerk of the court this day at Falls wid TH, Der PARAL GI CLK.

Elizabeth Yatger Wellgelent Geo. Ry Yarcor Etaaherh Ios Herk

Wells County Auction Notice for A Williamson Ditch

The Wells County surveyor wills sale of the A Williamson Ditch in Dutch Township. Bidder must provide bond for faithful performance equal to twice the contract price. Specifications and terms are on file with the county surveyor. Sale starts at noted time on January 15, 1908 with witnesses.

Wells County Sidbunt A. Williamson Wale Alteh Fee Survayor Blacttoen Indiana County Bursty

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