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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
7
The notice touts home baking using Royal Baking Powder for fresher tastier cakes biscuits muffins and tea treats. It claims quick economical results and superior quality to store bought options, highlighting puddings frosted cakes cookies and crullers.
Harvey Stanley Philip Alberson and others went to the city on Thursday to file an appeal bond seeking review of the Warner free gravel road case in Nottingham township. The dispute centers on assessments for the road and farmers’ objections led to remonstrances and county review. The commissioners failed to agree on the proper charges, prompting an appeal to the circuit court for final action.
A painter photographer claims to coax pleasant looks from sitters by offering a drink before posing. He asks subjects if they would like wine, ale, or beer and says the tactic consistently yields easier, more joyous expressions in portraits.
William A Hou, an elderly Bluffton resident, raised a false alarm Wednesday afternoon by brandishing a loaded revolver and threatening unnamed parties. Marshal Green tracked him to C D Murray's saloon where Allen denied intent to kill, admitting only carrying the gun for protection after selling his farm for 5000 dollars.
Judge Joseph G. Leffler rules against ex-Sheriff Starr in a dispute with Delaware County Commissioners over ins and outs fees for prisoner processing. Decision upholds commissioners, case to appeal to the state Supreme Court, which could affect Indiana sheriff salaries and county costs.
The W C C T U Poneto unit holds a public meeting at the Baptist church on Friday February 17 honoring Frances Willard with Bible readings a talk by Mrs Elizabeth Stanley and an offering. Mrs IL DA Murray is secretary and Miss Willard is featured organizer and educator. Everyone is invited to attend the Sunday February 12 speech by Mrs Stanley at the same church.
Wanted to hire a farm hand by the month two miles east of Liberty Center and five miles southwest of Bluffton. The position requires a man or boy at least 16 years old. R R 8 Bluffton Ind. John Hawk Bluffton.
Four inmates in the Sanderson murder group attempted to escape through a rear jail window Saturday night but were foiled by Jake Johnston who alerted Sheriff Johnston. The would be jailbreak involved Otto Cook Sam Jamnory Id Sanderson and Roger Groom with improvised levers and a breached inner door. Guards contained all suspects by Monday with repairs underway.
The newly elected prosecutor A. G. Emshwiller handles the Kingsbury murder case in Blackford and Wells counties with zeal similar to his predecessor John Burns. He is aided by Charles G. Dailey and A. F. Sprague. ex-Prosecutor Burns may assist on Sanderson cases. Lively legal battles are expected at trial.
A historical letter from Devoe & Co. urges Mr. A. L. Sharpe of Bluffton Indiana to choose Devoe paint. The writer touts lower long term costs, color quality, and durability compared with competing paints, highlighting water-based dilution and rust resistance.
Mray Dell Frauhiger born January 15 1883 died February 3 1905 at age 22 years 1S days. She married Dell Frauhiger January 1 1904 and after illness from lung trouble she died. She leaves a husband, parents, six brothers and one sister, with two sisters and three brothers in the west. She joined Mennonite church at Berne December 24 189X and recently joined the Reformed church of Bluffton. The family thanks friends for aid during illness and burial.
A divorce case is filed in elrevit court involving Mr and Mrs Thomas Mettler. The document notes typical legal steps and indicates the parties have reached a mutual agreement.
Craigville youths Arlie Love and Oscar Stewart arrived safely at home after a week away seeking a hobo life. They traveled as far as Louisville Kentucky and found the journey cold and risky, prompting their return to family warmth with no funds or extra clothing.
Fragmentary listing notes two shoes in a Snyder sale with prices and sellers C F Mc Parren. The readable text hints an auction or market context but lacks full details.
State boards of health warn of pneumonia or lung fever as weather shifts raise cases. Indiana doctors predict 2000 plus deaths in the first four months of the year with March 1904 totaling 748 pneumonia deaths, far exceeding prior monthly records and reflecting a sharp rise in virulence and fatality.
George Davis plans to move to the city with Sam Gen locating on Davis farm to focus on crying sales. Amos Ramsbottom of Craigville is seriously ill due to cement dust at the Craigville school. Harrison Maddux, 51, dies at home in Rock Creek township from stomach cancer. funeral held at Yoreh church with Rev Parsons officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
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