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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
3
The Fort Wayne Gas Company plans deeper drilling to reach a second gas strata. If successful, it could revive gas supplies long exhausted, halt wasteful destruction, and boost local industry as towns face ruin without new gas.
An old time advertorial urges immediate action against a hacking cough and cold with Dr. Boscee's German Syrup claiming relief in a few doses. It touts a thirty five year track record and promises complete cure for serious lung trouble with continued use, selling trial bottles and regular sizes at pharmacy outlets.
The marriage of Miss Mary Welty to Mr. John Gilbert was conducted by Rev. String at the parsonage of the Reformed church on Wednesday evening. The bride, a respected city resident, has assisted in the primary department of the Reformed Sunday school. The groom, son of Philip Gilbert of Rock Creek township, farms with his father and will move to the Daniel Eichhorn farm near town at the start of next month.
An advertising testimonial extols Vreesa tonics as improving health by cleansing blood aiding digestion and circulation. It asserts skin beauty and strength for men and women and cites a couple from Athens Ohio praising their wife’s health and improved affection after use.
In Wells Circuit Court April 1904 term Charles E. Robinson administrator sues Keely Stine for foreclosure. Plaintiff states Stine is not a resident of Indiana and must be joined. Notice given to appear April 18, 1904 at Bluffton Court House. failure may trigger hearing in absentia. Clerk Hugh D. Studabaker signs. Dailey Simmons Dailey attorneys for plaintiffs.
In the Wells Gienit Court of the February Term 1904 No 914 administrator Jacob Lenningtom seeks final settlement of John Carroll deceased. The Circuit Court will examine on March 11 1804 all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker. W H Eichhorn attorney.
In the Wells Circuit Court February Term 1904 executor John W Steacy requests final settlement of the Sarah G Allen estate All heirs creditors and legatees must appear March 1904 to show cause why the account should not be approved Witness clerk seal Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana February 8 1904 Hugh D Studabaker Clerk Dailey Shamons Dailey Attorneys
City businessmen push for a fall street fair to boost farmers and exhibitors. Early announcements are urged to allow farmers time to prepare exhibits and attract out of town patrons via three railroads and an interurban line. Paved streets and alley spaces could host displays. If plans fail the project may falter.
A local sale offers couches davenports rockers Capitol rock and Morris chairs at a 15 percent discount from regular prices through March.
In Harrison township Wells county Indiana a male resident over 21 seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart and to allow on premises at lot 64 Cook's addition Poneto The room fronts Walnut street has two front glass windows a double door and no partitions The petitioner also seeks a lunch counter in the same room to operate during the license term.
William H Higgins administrator will sell March 10 1904 at Tate residence in Lancaster township Wells County Indiana the estate's personal property including horses cows sheep hogs wagon farming tools grain hay straw and household furniture. Ten dollars or less cash and over five dollars on credit nine months with a note at six percent interest after maturity.
William Higgins appointed administrator of the estate of Edwin W Stockton, late of Wells county, deceased. The estate is stated as solvent. Wells Circuit Court. MOCK & SONS, Attorneys.
The Wells County board of commissioners invites sealed proposals by March 9 at 10:00 a.m. for electric wiring of the courthouse jail and sheriff's residence per plans and specifications on file with Auditor C. S. Brineman.
The ad lists travel dates January 19 February 2 16 March 1 15 April 5 19 with fares about half one way or round trip. It promotes cheap white land under mild climate with crops possible at $5 to $25 per acre and invites readers to request ticket costs maps and literature from Ls. O. Schaefer T P A Cincinnati and BE. W. Le Reamne G P & T A St. Louis.
Public auction set for March 5 1901 in Wells Indiana to sell 27.06 acres and 6.75 acres of land from the Callie C Demming estate. Terms require one third cash and balance at 6 and 12 months with mortgage security. sale starts at 1 PM. Albert H Numming acts as administrator with Mock & Sons Attorneys.
Wells Circuit Court sets a partition suit for Edwin W. Stockton estate with nonresident defendants Charles J. Stockton Wallace Stockton and Walter T. Stockton named as necessary parties. The defendants must answer by March 11, 1904, or the court will proceed in their absence. Hugh D. Studabaker, Clerk, Bluffton Indiana. Mock & Sons, Attys for Plaintiff.
The Wells Circuit Court in Bluffton Indiana hears a non resident notice for Anna G Steacy vs the unknown heirs of Richard Allen deceased Cause No 8049 a complaint to quiet title. The unknown heirs are named as necessary parties and the case may proceed in their absence if they do not respond by April 18 1904.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Lyon’s treatment as curing catarrh and many conditions by internal and local remedies. It claims to heal stomach, bowels, liver, kidneys, and bladder issues, improve blood and nerves, relieve headaches, and aid women who are pale weak and nervous.
A storefront notice proclaims a special agency for the Dr Lyon Slome Treatment offering a 125 cent package. The ad urges sufferers to call at the sponsor’s store to procure the remedy without delay and to visit the special agent W A Gurelus.
A brief report notes that half an hour suffices for a task or event, emphasizing speed and efficiency. No further details on location, persons, or context are provided in the accessible text.
An old advertisement claims quick relief for colds using Bromo Quinine. It presents a one day cure promise and recommends purchase for instant breath and comfort.
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