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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
3
The article notes fresh air exercise and nourishing food as key, with Scott's Emulsion as a near cure for consumption. It mentions millions live with one lung and recalls cod liver oil as a traditional remedy, though less effective in its old form.
The Starr divorce case ended Friday night after a long trial from Wednesday morning. Mrs. Starr sought divorce custody of the minor children and $1,100 alimony. The judge granted a decree of divorce, custody, and alimony after hearing extensive testimony from both sides.
The farmers' institutes under Purdue University reached 60,600 Indiana farmers. In 176 institutes statewide, 165 were two day meetings totaling 40 days and 832 sessions. Attendance averaged 38 per session with total turnout 59,189. Forty eight speakers, nine from Purdue, contributed.
State moves to dismiss appeal in liquor without license case against Wesley Oliver. Transcript issues from Justice Grove prevented a valid appeal. defendant may face renewed proceedings and rising costs. The case traces via multiple venues and judges, with questions on judgment embodiment and timing.
The Cumberland father Geo A Eyler reports his 11 month old daughter was dying from throat trouble after two doctors gave up. After four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery she recovered completely. The remedy is sold at Chas Deams drug store with a guaranteed 600 and one dollar price and a free trial bottle.
Hay advances fifty cents a ton with No 1 timothy at 9.00 per ton as dealers note limited supply. Local traders cite town demand but acknowledge broader market justification for the rise.
A court of inquiry met Saturday noon to hear allegations of coal theft in the west side yards. An arrested man claimed he took coal to avoid freezing and lack of fuel money. he was released. Officials warned further depredations will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Robert Tsolares a young blacksmith at Henry Fritz Slap has allegedly shaken a fist at Winffton and faced actions after Wednesday afternoon. Fritz owes him $15. Helmes left with an uncle and opposes Perre Tianle. Carrie Long, now Mrs. Day, wife of Jan Mies, works at the Deri and is connected to an asylum case in Richmond where Abs Day and Mrs Day seek treatment for mental illness.
Henry Dilling, a prosperous farmer near Honduras in Adams County, shot himself in the head Friday morning. He had been in poor health and tied up in a land dispute. his death shocked his wife, two daughters, and a son. Coroner J. S. Falk investigated.
Mrs. Fred Hostetter, pulled from the river near the Clover Leaf bridge Tuesday morning, is slowly recovering. Doctors see little doubt of her recovery though she refuses to discuss how she came to be found, and the incident remains surrounded by mystery.
Elmer Caley son of Emanuel and Rebecca Caley died February 12 at his uncle Elijah Hite's home in Markle after sudden pneumonia in church service. A faithful German Baptist Church member, 23, leaves a father, mother and four brothers. Funeral led by Rev. Felthouse of Elkhart at German Baptist Church in Markle.
A comical ad feature touts J. D. Runyan of Butterville Ohio claiming Dr. King's New Life Pills cure indigestion and biliousness. The piece notes a 25 cent price at Chas. C. Deam's drug store and blends with a social gathering report and a farcical hotel conversation about curious feats with a horse and barrels.
Two damage suits against John E. Ormsby A B Cline and J W Goodyear owners of the hoop factory at Ockley Indiana were settled for 100 dollars after the insurer had offered 300 but withdrew when the boy plaintiff was found under sixteen. The cases Elizbeth Wetzel vs the mill owners and Charles Reardon by his next best friend Elizabeth Wetzel were dismissed from the docket.
Former county official Jay Griffith who sued Smith H. Bracey president of the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad for false pretenses settled for the loan amount in Portland on Thursday. Bracey had been arrested and bonded to answer. Other creditors are said to be pursuing similar charges.
The Farmers' Institute officers and their wives will meet Saturday in the courthouse private room to pick meeting places and dates for the coming year. The note is from Professor Latta and Wilson, President, with Secretary A. J. Markley.
In Bristol during the West India trade boom a stranger rents a quiet room at the Bush inn. He pays only sixpence, reads the London paper, and is called the poor gentleman. The generous landlord John Weeks finally aids him, but the stranger vanishes after receiving a Christmas guinea. The tale ends with the ledger of fortune: the guinea later linked to Thomas Coutts Bank and worn by the Duchess of Mount Albans.
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