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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
2
Postmaster General Payne issues a new directive supplementing a 1896 order. Letter carriers earning salaries and facing heavy family debts must not be loaned money at exorbitant rates. Carriers borrowing at 120 percent interest risk dismissal for violating department regulations.
A Bluffton contractor says material prices have surged, raising house costs from about 1000 to 1400 1500 dollars in five years. Labor costs hold steady, but higher materials slow new homes and farms see more improvements. He warns a price drop could boost work, yet overall activity remains restrained.
Morris Feeser suffered a severe back wrench while carrying a load of wood from a blacksmith shop. Near the Harbaugh residence he toppled the curb and had to rest on the floor that evening due to pain. Doctors expect a sprain with rest, though recovery time is uncertain.
Bud Miller was jailed after a family complaint alleging danger to his mother. A sanity commission found him of unsound mind and he was placed in jail awaiting admission to the Helmond asylum.
The Knights of Pythias Uniondale Lodge No 250 mourns the death of Bre George A Bailey a valued member. They extend sympathy to his family and thank friends who assisted in the burial and the St John church choir for music. Committee Donaldson Wilson A W Lipkey George Washington Black.
The measure to separate the Women’s Prison and Girls’ Industrial School, in which Jay A. Hindman was interested, passed by 44100 after an amendment creating a separate three member board of managers for the Girls’ School. The board will include two women and one man with the same powers and salaries as the current board. The Fortune amendment proposing two men and one woman was defeated, and Bell’s two women one man board was adopted.
The undersigned will offer at public sale on Tuesday March 3 at their residence one mile west and one mile north of Poneto on the Brest Wierking farm a large lot of farm stock equipment and supplies. Included are mares brood sows Duroc Poland China Berkshire Durham Short Horn Holstein cattle calves steers and a variety of implements hay grain sacks and other farming gear. Sale to start at 10 o clock a m. Kevin ab ten o clock a m. Joan Rowena Scharffer
An elderly German farmer near Adams County recounts a ballot mix up at a gravel road vote. He intended to vote no but deposited a yes ticket, later learning his error and leaving the result unchallenged.
Ossian left hander Clyde Wagner may join the Cincinnati Reds for a spring trial after talks between Ossian’s J O Keefer and Reds president Merriweather. Wagner impressed manager Kelley in a fall appearance and is seeking a trial to prove his potential under Solly. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports Keefer’s push for a Reds chance.
The Maylor case reveals oddities in law with long hypothetical questions that test judges and reporters. Attorneys draft multi page scenarios asking whether a stated fact sequence would lead to a given conclusion. A note from George Assbaucher reports promotion and desert duties amid shifting weather.
A district clerk notes the difficulty of handling marriage records with many patrons requesting secrecy or delayed publication. Clerks sometimes involve a justice for ceremonies in office and can omit names from the docket until ministers report. Romantic couples often pose for photographs after ceremonies despite privacy requests.
I W Wilson of Sedan Kansas reports in the Sedan Lihue that oil and gas fields around Sedan show a boom with frequent land deals. Real estate columns list over a hundred sales in a month with varied prices, reflecting rapid land transfers and leases.
A Williamsport farmer spanked his son after the boy answered yes sir then fell asleep. The scene occurred while the hired girl occupied the boy’s room. The father then drafted a written apology to the hired girl behind the barn.
Nottingham February 13 1903 discussion swirls around Mr Fisher a respected farmer and business man linked to Ohio Dil Co whose character is defended by supporters while others blame him in a marital scandal involving Mr Risser s wife. The piece notes Fisher s family and health and calls for legal action to clear accusations.
A farmer near Indianapolis sought only thirty dollars for a cow killed by passing cars. The railroad claim agent sent a one hundred dollar payment and asked for a photo to be framed for his office. A separate quip notes a lady’s joke about the difference between a lamb dyer and an editor.
The North Judson News reports a strange trend where officials favor a sitting form of dancing. Partners remain close with the man’s arm around the waist and the woman’s head resting on the chest as they listen to music. The editor notes it as a quirky, ribbing take on social dancing.
The Bluffton post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending February 16 1903. Names include Stella Bodine Dwitey Fortz Alice Groves May Kammel Bessy Kiser Nat Loth Calvin Miller Thos O Malley J S Osgood Ruskaup Fred Pierce George Williams A G Sharpe and others.
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