15 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
1
A testimonial claims indigestion causes heart trouble and stomach nerves, asserting relief from a remedy prepared by DeWitt & Co. The writer cites personal experience with stomach distress and heart strain, urging use of the product sold in Chicago and Dearborn stores.
Lavie McAfee celebrated a surprise birthday party in Ja ck Creek township with many relatives and friends attending. The gathering featured an entertainer and a playful mood, with Lavie recalling the event long after. Guests included Nellie McAfee Hazel Duff Al Miller Dwight Lesh Paul Silvers Marie McAfee Mary Duff Farling Hermen Lesh Myrl Hop Jet Tiff Tessie Hoffacker Josh Maudo Gilbert Irene Hoffacker Fred Miller Maggie Lesh Calv in Me ave Jessie Hoffacker John Duff Bert McAfee and others.
A Cumberland Maryland notice reports a mother's tale of a baby girl of 11 months suffering throat trouble. After trying Dr New Discovery for coughs and colds the child healed after four bottles. The ad cites Caag's Doom's drug store offering guaranteed cure and a free trial bottle.
Albert Hurt, about 26, died Friday at 11 am at his father’s house on South Johnson street from tuberculosis and lung hemorrhage. He had been ill nearly two years and stopped working over a year ago. His mother died recently from a broken blood vessel. Albert’s funeral occurred Sunday at Wesleyan church, burial at Oil Cemetery beside his mother.
Foley and Company advertise Foley's Honey and Tar as the original throat and lung remedy. They warn that many imitations exist and urge customers to demand the genuine product. The medicine is described as mildly laxative, containing no opiates, and safe for children and delicate persons, sold by Davenport & Ether.
Ida Watson daughter of J. Watson of near Uniondale died in the morning after a year long struggle with consumption. The young woman, about 17 years old, had suffered for twelve months from the disease before her death.
Wim Bedel of Flat Rock Michigan reports relief from ulcers sores and cancers with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve calling it the best healing dressing found. It also soothes cuts burns and aids healing at Deam’s drug store offered at 25 cents guaranteed.
A testimonial from L. A. Soper of Little River, Kentucky, touts Kodal Dyspepsia Cure as rest for the stomach and remedy for gas bloating and indigestion. The letter claims the product saved a three year old girl and kept her well, with ongoing use only when issues arise.
Ladies in Jonathan Seaman’s neighborhood met at Samuel High’s home for a spirited discussion on Little River ditch and heavy snow drifts that hindered safe return. Attendees included Miss Beaty Fern Middaugh Dessie Ban and Mesdames Seamon Middaugh Redding Longshore Rob inson Caley Meyers and Johnson.
An old advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the remedy for lagrippe and pneumonia, claiming it cures coughs and prevents consumption. It cites Mr G Vacher of Chicago and a 50 cent bottle as proof and urges refusals of substitutes from Davenport and Ehte.
Jay county commissioners consider a February 24 vote in Pennville on incorporating the town. A petition led by James D Wilson and others gathered nearly enough signatures, signaling strong support. Pennville is described as Indiana’s wealthiest unincorporated town and second in size among unincorporated communities.
An advertisement praises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for cuts burns boils bruises and piles. A testimonial from Miss H M Middleton of Thebes Illinois says a fever sore healed in less than a week after use. The piece urges readers to obtain the salve.
Jacob Stout applies for a license to sell intoxicating liquors malt and vinous beverages for consumption on premises at lot 64 Cook's addition Poneto in Harrison township Wells County. The room fronts Walnut street at Cherry junction with two glass windows and a double door. measures 20 by 30 feet with no partitions and connected to no other business. The petitioner requests a counter in the room and privileges to permit consumption on site.
Orestes Dickason applies to Wells county Indiana board of commissioners at the March term 1905 for a one year license to sell barter and give away intoxicating liquors including spirits wine and malt in a room 16 by 48 feet on the east side of a two story ram building lot 2 Petroleum Nottingham township Wells county. Premises described with front facing Air Line gravel road and secured interior viewable from outside. Applicant asserts no other business connection.
Notice of public sale on February 28 1903 at Elza Starr farm near Poneto features two and a half miles west of Poneto. Items include horses hogs cattle plows harness hay corn wagons sleds chickens geese and more. Sale starts at 10 oclock with cash for small amounts and nine month credit for larger purchases under security. Auctioneers Jore and George.
In Wells Circuit Court at Bluffton Indiana the administrator Robert H Croasdale presents his final account for the estate of Augustus A Croasdale deceased. A March 8, 1905 examination is set and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker seals the notice.
L B and W advertise landseekers excursions to western and southwestern points with low round trips via Clover Leaf route. Dates include February 21 March 7 27 1905 with sales to March 72 5 and March 78 extended. Also listings for New Orleans Mobile Pensecola and Washington inauguration trips. Agent contacts listed for rates and details.
Clover Leaf route offers special low round trip rates to Toledo Detroit St Louis with limited dates on February 7 21 and March 7 21 1905 plus through tickets to Indianapolis and return at reduced rates Bluffton to Indianapolis 3 25 Bluffton to Anderson 2 10 and other stations at corresponding prices Baggage check available One or two person round trip uses Also $15 round trip to Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory from St Louis with dates February 7 21 and March 7 21 1905 Details from Clover Leaf agents W L Ross G P A Toledo O
Travel notice lists Lake Erie and Western railroad fares for round trips from Poneto Keystone Montpelier Hartford City Eaton and Muncie with varied cents and dollars, valid in both directions for up to ten days. Also advertises low one way colonists tickets to western states on Clover Leaf route with half fare to Kansas Missouri Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana and Colorado via agents or W L Ross Toledo.
Northwest, Southwest and South routes offered on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Tickets and full details via agent A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne, Ind. Special home seekers excursion via L. B. & W. to Arkansas, Indiana Territory, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas with sale dates Feb 21, Mar 7, 21, 1905. Call agent for information.
Low rates to the West Northwest and Southwest with long return limits are available each month. For full information call or address C. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The notice advertises a Sunday round trip fare on the Nickel Plate Road with one fare for the round trip every Sunday. For full information contact agents or address QO. A. Agterlin, T. P. A. Fort Wayne.
The article notes that the company reserves the right to change terms at any time, with updates applying to existing and future agreements. It highlights flexibility in policy while remaining bound to applicable laws and governing rules.
The Texas Train of the Cotton Belt Route offers through sleeping, chair, and dining cars with fast service to Houston, New Orleans area, and Texas points. Immigration correspondence invited. Low homeseekers rates twice a month on first and third Tuesdays, one fare plus $2 round trip, with liberal stopovers. Descriptive literature and timetables available from L. C. Schaefer.
Train promotions advertise museum style excursions on select Tuesdays with half fare rates plus 3 dollars to southern and southeastern points. Itineraries include West and Southwest round trips from St. Louis at 15 dollars on specified dates, with low fares to Mobile New Orleans and Pensacola for March 1 through 6. Inaugural ceremony travel to Washington with one way fare plus 25 cents. Denver trips for Epworth League, G A R fares to Denver, and California Pacific Coast tourist tickets. Details request contact W L Rogers in Toledo or E L Browne in Toledo. Confidential: request special information if planning a trip.
Washington D C based service offers one fare plus 25 cents round trip with good return for March 1 2 and 3. Agents can extend limits or quote rates for delegations bands and other groups. Contact T P A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana for details and tickets.
Special tourist rates to Colorado points through the Clover Leaf line are announced. Contact the nearest agent or Clover Leaf route for details. Address M A Chambers Frankfort or L Browne Tolado Toledo for information.
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