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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
3
A general health note advises seeking a physician's opinion rather than self diagnosing with advertised remedies. It suggests a concentrated fat food may help enrich the blood and improve overall strength when organic trouble is absent.
Ad copy extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as the best possible nourishment for the weakened and malnourished. It claims to build up run down bodies and aid delicate children and anaemic girls with a free sample offer.
R Q Taviner of Liberty Center resigns as school principal effective immediately after six years in county service. Fred Davenport of Craigville is hired to fill the position and begins duties after the transition. Taviner plans medical studies at Illinois Medical College in Chicago with graduation expected next September.
David Gustin, resident of the Toc Madder farm two miles south of Keystone, died Friday night at 1 o clock after a period of illness. He leaves a wife and two children, was an oil worker and farmer, and was brother to Joseph Gustin.
Notice announces the Mt Zion Telephone Co annual stockholders meeting in Mt Zion on Tuesday February 21 1905 at 1 o’clock post meridiem. Purpose to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Secretary N Roush signs notice.
About eighteen youths caused a lively oyster supper and general good time at the Wilkie name west of town Friday evening. They spent the night in games and returned at a late hour.
Representative Dausman introduced a bill to make child desertion a felony and to apply similar penalties to wife desertion. The measure would set a one to three year penalty with possible suspended sentences for supportive fathers, or allow bond with weekly payments if unable to pay cash. He argues desertion is widespread and harms families, urging stricter enforcement to curb cross state evasion.
Judge Joseph Dailey presided as special judge here Saturday over a motion for a new trial in the Wolverton case. Dodge Wolverton charged juror McVicker with discussing the trial outside court, prompting affidavits and a temporary hold on the decision. The Hartford term closes with no ruling, seven weeks until next term. Ed Wolverton’s will left a thousand dollar monument and thirteen thousand to the Masonic lodge amid disputes over alleged insanity.
An item notes Putnam Faceless Dyes sold in Pettiston and lists children with names starting P. Hoover school at Hoover school house lacked a teacher as Milt Taylor resigned. A bill seeks to shift mortgage exemption paper duties from notaries to county auditors, with changes to exemption amounts from 700 to 1000 dollars.
George W. Green of Hartford City, once president of the Colored North American Oil Co, failed to back his oil land in Indian Territory after paying 15 cents an acre for 100 acres near Bartlesville. He later sold 190 acres for 74 dollars, only to learn decades later that the land was worth 130000 dollars. He now forms a new oil company in Blackford county backed by friends.
Residents near Mt Zion push for a modern four room school with high school subjects. A petition seeks equal cost sharing among Liberty Chester and Jackson townships, arguing location near a township center benefits all.
Mr and Mrs James Fencannon visited Mr and Mrs Tarry Troutman in Montpelier on Sunday. A young man from Wells County is sought for a government service position with salary of 800 dollars and rapid promotion to 1600. A group from the city joined Seabold's carriage to Miss Florence Ulmer's home for an evening of games. attendees included several Misses and Messrs with varied surnames listed.
The Castle Hall program outlines the Hartford City district gathering on March 9 1905 with a reception parade and public session. Delegates from Portland Pennville Senatur Bluffton Bluffhen Red Key Dimkirkford City join brasses bands and the Red Cross Lodge No 88 Portland hosts. An expected 100 delegates plus a parade band travel via interurban cars.
Prisoners at the county jail live under strict guard with limited contact as the February term prepares to hear the Sanderson murder case. Sheriff Johnston notes the suspects await trial, with sensational stories hinted by The Stace to accompany each court feature. Interurban traffic expected busy as Blackford county residents travel to Hartford City for court sessions.
The Port land Review reports Ponoville will host a second bank. The Menviills Record lists directors Dr W C Horn Samuel Mason Robert Carlin Hal Coffel J N Cory L W Edmundson Wm Hloxom J M Sutton and Wm Engeler with a capital 25000. A fixtures committee was named and exterior renovations planned. Carry Shoemaker returns from Annapolis naval academy awaiting orders to serve.
Prices listed for various apparel and textiles including walking shirts table linen towels crash linen and lace items. Describes per yard or per piece costs with multiple vendors and fabric types.
Attorney Thomas Bracken spoke at the office saying he did not know if the line would reach Fort Wayne or be extended north, noting county speculation and possible benefits to Bluffton shoppers and Fort Wayne business support. He hinted at a merger and promised to alert the general manager to yesterday’s Banner report.
Rail agencies announce reduced and round trip fares from Bluffton to Indianapolis and other points. Special one way and home seekers excursions cover Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Texas and Colorado with half fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets valid in multiple directions with limited usage and baggage checking offered.
The South Bend Tribune notes Logansport merchants buy prunes in large 30 ton lots. The city is filled with prunes, eaten on streets, at school, and in homes, with prunes described as a citywide habit and notable local quirk.
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