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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
2
Geor ge L Saunders announces delivery details for The Bluffton Banner in the Morrow Block. The notice requests advance payment, proper address changes, and warns that delinquent arrears will end delivery and that the paper is never sent to an unintended recipient.
A county commissioners special session on Monday in town aimed to finalize the fresco contract with Andrews for interior court house work. Disputes over design selection and coating acceptance arose as the board also reviewed Graves Ford bridge plans by N. T. Miller. The contract is expected to be settled at the March meeting. no further sessions are planned before then.
John Dearduff has sold his pool room on West Market street to Irvin Y. Ullmer who took charge this morning. The business features several pool and billiard tables and has drawn steady patronage since opening years ago. Dearduff plans to open an architectural office in Lichfield Illinois and will relocate his family when weather permits.
At a Geneva meeting, the Odd Fellows decided to erect a two story concrete block lodge building this summer. The upper floor will served as a lodge meeting hall and the lower floor as a business room. A committee of M. T. Atwood N. B. Shepherd and E. M. Atkinson will obtain plans and specifications. Estimated cost stands at 10006 dollars.
Six month old Lucile Stetson died yesterday in her mother's arms after a bob sled ride from Val Snell's house in the South part of town. The child had seemed healthy when they left. The parents are distraught over the tragedy reported by the Decatur Democrat.
A joint meeting is planned for the third Wednesday in March to hear the Vieners report on the Minnear gravel road. The session will address concerns from Liberty township residents about a badly eroded road along the county line and its long-term condition. Charles Smith is noted in the report.
Special Constable Anthony Smith and Constable Redding arrested Bentley Jarret at the Meth dist church on a United States warrant for desertion from the U S Army. Jarret enlisted last May after a jail sentence, served in Nebraska, fled after learning his regiment would be sent to Alaska, and later confessed. He was jailed, then sent to Indianapolis for Federal authorities. Penalty likely three to five years in a federal prison with disfranchisement. a $25 reward was noted for the arrest.
Dealers predict opening wool prices will jump from last year’s 22 cents to at least 24 cents per pound. High demand may reduce grading standards, benefiting farmers. Wells county farmers with sheep anticipate abundant wool supply and active competition among buyers as roads into town stay busy.
Hartford City attorneys defending Otto and William Cook Ernest Sanderson and Samuel Emory protest Wells county hiring a deputy to guard the prisoners in Bluffton and charging Blackford county. They say the move was unnecessary before a venue change and that Blackford should not pay for guard services. They expect to instruct county commissioners to refuse the Wells bill.
Jesse Nutter attended All Time church Saturday evening and returned home with four teeth missing and a likely jaw fracture. A stone thrown by a young man named Neff caused the injury after an argument over robes and whips. Neff did not ask questions before charging in on suspicions.
Rural carriers will receive a vacation on February 22 in honor of Washington's birthday. Office staff will also be off.
Plans for sixteen bridges in Wells County were filed with the county auditor and are open for inspection and bidding. One bridge is estimated at about 5000 dollars, while the rest average around 400 dollars each. The piece mentions the Indiana Bridge company as a likely bidder, noting past patterns and a expected margin.
A party of sixty local Haymakers traveled by interurban to Hartford City to confer degree work on candidates. The group filled the hay loft quickly, enjoyed a fast paced ceremony, and were hosted to a banquet by the Daughters of Pocahontas. They returned to Bluffton after 1 a.m. with Hartford City expected to reciprocate soon.
Esther Lambert, fifteen, died Monday at the county infirmary from consumption. An orphan once living with uncle Carpenter who paid five dollars weekly from the township, she worked outdoors last fall and suffered exposure. She was entrusted to care and burial will be at the infirmary cemetery after a funeral held Tuesday. The Carpenters have since denied the story.
F W Mosure real estate man secured a new enterprise for Vera Cruz by opening an ax handle factory. They rent a 26 by 76 foot two story building from Ed Mosure, plan immediate machinery and incorporation. Officers elected include Rev A O Harris president John Watson vice president Ed Mogure secretary Jonathan Mosure treasurer and general manager. Levi Bovine and Thomas Gifford named timber buyers.
The advertisement touts Stouts Liquid Catarrh Cure for mucous membranes in bland oil, promising relief from the first use. A twenty five cent bottle covers two months of treatment, with a guarantee from Stouts Drug Store, while veterans of Civil and Spanish American wars seek preference in state appointments when salaries exceed 490.
A writer denounces bull fighting noting a stone arena for six thousand, chained bulls starved days prior, torture with spears and red cloaks, matadors risking life, and a referee’s signal before a fatal sword thrust. The piece contrasts the cruelty with American churchgoing and urges missionary action against such cruelty in America and Mexico.
Wednesday morning a large crowd of Bluffton ladies rode to Milton Davis's country home six miles west of the city. Hosted by Mrs. Davis and her daughters Ella and Phenio, along with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duff and Mrs. Dorothy Woodford of Joliet, the visitors enjoyed a country dinner and cheerful hospitality. bluffton party members listed include dames Snyder Wasson Hall Hamilton Walbert Greek Brineman Simpson Bulger Nelson Founcannon Friedline Kain Helwig and Miss Ray.
A letter from Miss Florence E Kenah of Ottawa Ont praises Peruna for a severe lung infection and digestive upset that improved within three weeks. The ad cites testimonials from Miss Rose Gierbing of Crown Point Ind and Miss Jose Gerhing, urging readers to seek Dr Hartman’s guidance if results lag.
Vera Cruz remains lively with lot sales ranging from 100 to 500 dollars. Local activity includes plans for an electric road, a new store room, and a cement block factory prep by Peter Baumgartner. Residents report rising rents, a possible telephone line, and a temporary shutdown at Theo Vera Cruz handle factory due to cold.
Lorena B Cruse born August 23 1858 died February 10 1905 aged 46 years 6 months 18 days daughter of Zepheniah and Sarah Allen married Luther Cruse of Dillman June 4 1881 leaves husband two children two grandchildren one brother two sisters many friends united in United Brethren church at Dillman funeral preached by Rev J C Valentine assisted by Rev I M Tharp remains laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery Warren.
The mayor said he needed to tend to his business and placed Hartman’s release in the hands of city marshal John Crosbie and the sheriff, telling them to proceed as they saw fit. Hartman hated the idea of jail.
A week from last Monday begins the Sanderson case trial. The suspects face sensational evidence, unlike the Terrell case where Terrell, Melvin Wolfe, and Terrell himself admitted guilt. Journalists from across the state plan coverage with reserved seats for correspondents in the court.
The item notes Sydney Cantwell seeks appointment as a federal judge in New Mexico to gain financial stability and relief from illness. It mentions Cantwell's poor health, beneficial climate trips, and the hope he can live where atmosphere aids his recovery. It also reports Mrs. Fred Hostetter's improving condition and frostbite risk to Inez McCague.
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