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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1904
Page
1
A different account replaces the Dunkirk News version, portraying superintendents and principals as unfairly accused. The Portland Review notes some Jay County Republicans attempted to influence schools, but the public response from Dunkirk’s better elements shows strong opposition.
An advertisement urges borrowers to choose a ten year loan with renewal at 3 or 5 years. It promises the lowest interest rate, no commission, and options for full or partial payments through D L Reynolds of Ossian Indiana.
An old pocketbook owned by James Hughes, purchased in 1771, was displayed in a bulletin window Saturday. It has been passed down through four generations to W. S. Hughes, with the original owner's name and purchase date inscribed inside the cover.
An advertisement extols Virona and Viroxa as cures for weakness, kidney and nerve issues, claiming they renew blood health and bodily vigor. It cites a Lancaster Ohio reader claims relief from bladder catarrh and weak nerves, with price details and mail order availability.
Segment from a city market report describes egg jobbers and retailers hedging price risk as wholesale deals drift near 40 cents while buyers rush to ship weekly. Vendors fear a sudden drop if large supplies arrive, with a fragile basis forming between country and city prices.
A drugstore ad claims Electric Gitters prevent suicide by correcting despondency and a run down system. The promoter touts tonic benefits for nerves stomach liver and kidneys and offers 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by Chas C Deam, druggist.
Dr Goodin said in Montpelier that John Terrell is a wreck mentally and physically and likely to die within two months. He could not confirm if Terrell was insane at the time of the shooting, but stated there is no doubt he is a lunatic.
A Fletcher physician J. B. Barker endorses Gilmore's Caustic Oil as a counterirritant and recommends it. The product sells for 50 cents a set of four bottles. Gilmore’s Headache Powders are described as harmless and are sold by Stout's drug store.
John Heaston and William Kreig dug in the frozen ground at 50 East Franklin Street and found over twelve hundred dollars in gold coin buried by the late John McGlinn. McGlinn hid his savings for decades, fearing banks and fires, before his death four years ago.
Fragmentary OCR text references a sale and administrator, with names and figures obscured. It mentions a sale, valuation notes, and security, plus dated hints and several proper nouns, indicating a legal notice or probate-related item.
A notice announces an application by a Harrison township resident for a one year liquor license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart with on site consumption in a room on lot 64 Cook's addition Poneto Wells County Indiana. The room fronts Walnut street at Cherry street and will seek a lunch counter privilege. Also posted is notice of an administrator appointment Frank P Risley as administrator of Allen M fiustin estate in Wells County Indiana. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker, Jopb & Gordon attorneys.
A regular advertiser Dr G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey will mail a new German Syrup and August Flower Puzzle made of wood and glass to anyone sending a two cent stamp for postage. The puzzle amuses and perplexes all ages and is said to be very difficult but masterable. Mention this paper.
George J. Burrell and Miss Lulu Allicense obtained a marriage license amid local records, with the ceremony planned in the city courthouse.
Allen County grand jury returned indictments Friday against Edward White Hugh T Hogan Julius Towne and The Pennsylvania Railway Company for maintaining a public nuisance by admitting germ laden water from the St Marys river into city mains. The action follows a long investigation amid public concern over typhoid cases linked to the supply.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve saves lives from minor injuries such as burns, sores, ulcers, and piles. It markets the salve as the best on earth and available for 25 cents at Chas. O. Deam’s drug store.
Old prospectus touts affordable homeseekers' trips from Cincinnati to southern states. Dates listed include January 19 February 2 and 11 with descriptions of crops and cheap land per acre. Readers urged to write L. O. Schneler or BE. W. Le Retume for exact ticket costs maps and literature.
The Wells circuit court in Indiana orders the administrator of Callie C. Demming's estate to sell at public auction on March 5, 1904, two described parcels totaling 29.81 acres in Wells County. Terms: one third cash, balance in 6 and 12 months with 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage. Sale starts at 1 PM. Albert H. Demming is administrator. Mock & Sons attorney for administrator.
In Wells County Indiana the Wells Circuit Court issues a non resident notice in the Stockton partition suit. The defendants Charles J Stockton Wallace Stockton and Walter T Stockton must answer by March 15 1904 or the court will proceed in their absence. The notice is dated Bluffton February 10 1904 and signed by Clerk 6 81.
The advertisement claims a two part botanical remedy to cure catarrh head nose and throat and related stomach liver and kidney disorders. It promises relief for indigestion bowel troubles sick headache biliousness and torpid liver and says it strengthens blood and the nervous system while offering relief for kidney and bladder conditions in women who are pale weak and nervous.
Sufferers urged to visit the store and obtain a 425 vent package of the remedy free of charge. W. A. Gurerus, special agent, emphasizes immediate action and calls for caller attendance today.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for a cold in one day. It promises refunds from druggists if the remedy fails and features Grove's signature on each box.
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