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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
8
An old remedy era is contrasted with Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat source aiding digestion for consumptives. It highlights cod liver oil and hypophosphites, claims improved lung support, and notes free samples and a label image on each bottle from Scott & Bowne, New York.
Decatur Democrats nominate a city ticket at a Friday primary. For Mayor D. D. Coffee. Marshal Hd Green and Clerk Jack McFeeley. Treasurer J. Archbald. First Ward Albert Buhier Alex LeBrun. Second Ward James Stettler Horace Porter. Third Ward Peter Kirsch Peter Graffer. Coffee leads with 283 votes while Lenhart and Center trail.
The ad proclaims 40 carry as best in all goods and promises to buy better items when found. It highlights canned goods as the very best money can buy and mentions a good trade on their bis one of goods. It invites interest in pure groceries and pledges fair treatment.
The Derr estate northwest of the city was divided among heirs with each receiving a forty acre tract. Roy Hower plans to build a residence on his portion during the coming summer. The notice ends with a local Bluffton reference and a lunch spot for travelers.
J J Charles and Gyrus Baumgartner returned to town Thursday after attempting an 5 o'clock interurban from Muncie to Bluffton to attend Daniel Baumgartner's funeral. A late engine caused a one and a half hour delay, making arrival impossible before 1 p.m., refunds were issued and the trio re traveled home.
The ad suggests prepare for spring cleaning and advises shoppers to visit H R Workman for a large stock of furniture, implying a ready-to-ship collection for those upgrading home furnishings.
Warren shifts from dry to five saloons after Allen circuit court grants licenses to two applicants and reverses a county decision on three others. Remonstrance signers faced attorney withdrawal filings, with Judge O Rourke ruling the attorney’s prior knowledge voids his power to place names on the remonstrance.
Henry Thoma & Son promotes a light room with a six foot extension table for 5.50 and chairs to harmonize from 2.00, touting attractive prices and a popular short order sale at Chop House, Bliffton.
More than a hundred Methodists from this city traveled by interurban to Poneto for revival services. After Bluffton delegates arrived the meeting centered on them. H. H. Deam and Mrs. George Mossman sang a duet and Deam gave a solo. Mrs. Hawker and Charles Burker also performed a duet. Attendees reported a very interesting and splendid time.
An ad from R. O. Stites urges readers to vow to wear a tailor made suit this spring and to buy from him. It argues tailored clothes are cheapest in the long run and always look nice.
Wednesday afternoon in Liberty Center a meeting formed the Liberty Center Telephone Company. Officers elected include Garrett as president Johnston as vice president Gavin as secretary and Dean as treasurer with directors Mounsey Garrett Gavin Minn iear Stahl. Capitalization set at 2500 with 49 subscribers. stock limited to eight shares each. Plant work to start within two weeks. switchboard at Liberty Center with 150 drops and a plan to secure pole access from United Telephone andMt Zion lines.
Dr P B Spears of Pichard Alabama endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says it is unmatched for all bowel complaints and he uses it in his family and practice. Available for sale by Davenport & Bhie.
The supreme court affirms Judge Vaughn’s ruling in Marsh versus Marsh. Attorneys for appellant were Dailey Simmons and Dailey. The court notes that statutes limit indefinite alimony and require fixed sum payments, with weekly payments not enforceable by contempt, while decrees may provide fixed allowances and be corrected on execution.
J H Painter announces Filson Cenbo coffee at 36e per pound with a claim of superior odor and overall top quality, inviting customers to compare groceries and prices and promising dependable value from The Provider, phone 14.
A Chicago News item describes a bold request where a young woman asks for a suitor through his mother. The mother consents, saying the applicant may have him when the time is right, inviting a future visit.
The piece highlights attention to detail in laundry services emphasizing bright white color and polished finish as key quality markers. It notes that small details define excellence in their work and hints at continued emphasis on meticulous craftsmanship.
Ossian News reports a persistent rumor that Manhattan oil firm has bought Standard leases near Kingsland and acquired the hotel and lots. The plan may drive a boom if the Muncie Hartford and Fort Wayne line reaches town, with test wells promising strong oil shows and possible hotel expansion to draw trade.
Ben Ashbaucher promotes a limited framing sale offering 20 percent off all framing orders and mentions an expert framer on staff to help customers select suitable pieces and frame choices.
Monday morning Andrew Reed, after two years as a firm employee, entered as third partner in Cline and Zimmer Hardware. The deal closed Saturday with Reed arranging all logistics. The store, four years old, has built a strong reputation and Reed’s addition strengthens the business basis on the January invoice with no new invoice needed.
Trade notice highlights Wheeler and Wilson dominance in domestic and white sawing machine lines. Claims top market position and customer assurance.
Obituary notes the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Muth at West Central avenue home after a long illness and Mrs. Susen Russell at 123 East Market street age eighty six. Muth born Wheeling WV November 29 1823 widow of John G Muth five children five living including Louise Muth and daughters in city and Montana. Russell died of lung fever two weeks bedridden with funeral at Six Mile church Saturday at 2 30 Interment same place.
Mr. A. R. Kane of Baxter Springs Kansas, a prominent drug dealer, declares Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets superior for constipation. He notes they are sure in action with no nausea or griping and are for sale by Dar enpurt & hie.
The case of the States was continued Friday afternoon. Judgment was rendered against Bert Stookey Friday for assault in the amount of 7.50 dollars.
Advertisement states a ten year loan with renewal at 3 or 5 years is wise, offering the lowest rate of interest and no commission. L Reynolds in the Sattles area promotes full or Sattles area loans with favorable terms.
The editorial notes a five cent drop in Saturday market prices for oil balances as exports decline and U S oil fields shift. It discusses Kansas oil expansion, a proposed pipeline to refineries, Texas inferior ilumating oil going abroad, Batson Texas discovery, and export demand reaching 15 million gallons in January with a refined price drop of fifteen points last Thursday.
Simon Foreman reports a burglary at his Poneto hardware shop on Thursday. A thief used a fitted key to enter, took about $25 worth of jewelry and revolver items, then locked the door behind, leaving behind a disordered scene and evidence of intent to steal more.
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