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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
2
A historical advertisement asserts that most heart disease stems from indigestion and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, made by DeWitt and Co of Chicago, digests what you eat and relieves stomach and heart pressure. It cites Nevada Ohio resident Mr. D Kauble praising the product after four months of use.
The jolly Class of 1904 at Liberty Center High School was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Devore south of Liberty Center. A fine dinner followed by program items including class reading oration recitation and selections preceded games and thanks for hospitality. Attendees included Mamie Merriman Augusta Redding and John A J Funk among others from Liberty Center and Montpelier.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co promises one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason attests. Cure taken orally. claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Send testimonials. sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Miss Eva Murphy, about 20, was badly mangled when her hand was pulled into cog wheels at the Jeff Prough home in the city’s south. Doctors Hatsfield and Severin amputated the thumb and parts of the first joints, with further finger joints removed. prognosis fair though hand will remain disfigured.
A historical drug advertisement claims all coughs colds and pulmonary complaints that are curable are swiftly cured by One Minute Cough Cure. It purports to clear phlegm draw out inflammation heal and soothe affected parts strengthen the lungs and ward off pneumonia. Sold by Chas. C. Dean druggist.
Portland and Jay County press for channel dredging after last springs flood damage. County surveyor reports a twenty two mile survey with eight feet overall fall and recommends straightening the stream to reduce costs.
The am now operation is purchasing second growth poles for the factory hub, signaling expansion in pole production and supply lines. The report notes renewed activity in pole procurement and possible factory ramp up.
Thirty four Haymakers with ladders and forks left Bluffton for Warren to institute a new order. The Bluffton lodge sent the force and was escorted by Red Men representatives. A large class received the ceremonies, followed by a banquet prepared by the Presbyterian ladies. Guests from Van Buren and Huntington joined, and Frank Hainten installed the work with Rockford helpers.
B F Lee of Concern Kentucky describes twenty years of lip sore agony that prevented eating before using Bucklen's Amica Salve which he credits with a cure. The product is advertised as good for burns cuts and wounds and sold at Chas C Deams drug store for 25 cents.
Colonel William F Cody recounts a dog in his show with a fierce temper. The beast guards a bone each night, buries it under shifting wagons, and roams the country and Europe digging up the hidden prize. The animal’s fury grows when the bone disappears, a habit that costs him ninety nine out of every hundred bones found.
A Paris rumor claims a diamond cure for consumption. W T McGee of Vanleer Tennessee endorses Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, saying it brought instant relief and a permanent cure. Available at Deams drug store in Chicago priced 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
At its annual meeting on Monday United Telephone discussed spring work with no new stations planned. Instead, lines will be added between already connected points where demand requires more than one wire. Farm lines are avoided as unprofitable. farmers may build their own lines and connect with the company in Tocsin.
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking a medicine which will relieve their pain and discomfort, viz. Dr. King's New Life Pills. They are a most wonderful remedy, affording sure relief and cure, for headache, dizziness and constipation. 25¢ at Chas. C. Deam's drug store.
Mahion Paxon of Bluffton toured S. W. Rankin and family this week in a quest for old relics such as candlesticks guns swords and coins. He pursues specimens for personal satisfaction.
Bernice A. Babcock and Minnie E. Smith were married Wednesday at 8 at the Greenfield farm home of Mr and Mrs W H Smith. The couple’s reception included a two course supper with numerous relatives and friends from Converse Peru Montpelier and nearby. They will reside in Converse where Babcock operates a general store and own properties. The Banner extends congratulations.
Mrs Annie Hunter of Pittsburg Pennsylvania recalls four weeks of typhoid and kidney illness leaving her bent double and unable to walk without resting the hands on the knees. Electric Bitters cured her stomach liver and kidney troubles restoring health and strength. Guaranteed to cure at Chas C Deam's drug store for 60 cents.
The annual congregational meeting reported the best year in church history with splendid finances and growing membership. Henry Hiester was re-elected elder, Charles Houck deacon, Godfrey Ashbadier trustee. Edward Laurer chorister and Nettie Bender pianist noted. Sunday school officers include Benj Asbaucher superintendent and Minnie Eichhorn assistant. Communion to be observed Sunday morning as part of New Year services.
This advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a mild effective laxative for liver trouble and constipation. It quotes Lafayette Indiana resident Bob Moore praising the pills and notes Chas C Deam as the local druggist selling them.
Bert Wasson received a letter from John Masterson stating he is now a member of the regular army at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. He will serve three years. He has prior service and is likely attached to the barracks as an artisan. He is an expert tailor and served in that capacity during his former enlistment.
A salve that heals cuts burns and bruises with no scar. It draws out inflammation soothes cools and speeds recovery. Claims remedy to cure piles and skin diseases as the only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. Warns against counterfeit products sold by Chas C Deam druggist.
Public sale set for Saturday January 14 1905 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Wells County Courthouse Indiana to auction rents and profits for up to seven years in the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16 township 27 north range 12 east the property of William J Allen in the suit of Levi Mock et al with sale relieved from valuation or appraisement laws collateral by Mock & Sons attorneys for plaintiff proof to follow at the same time and place if needed
A sheriff sale notices rents and profits for seven years from Lot 109 Bluffton as per a decree in Nancy Sanders v Covaults. The sale to occur January 14, 1905 at 4 pm at the court house door Bluffton Indiana with reserve to satisfy $1400 plus interest and costs. If rents fail, the fee simple will be offered.
W. H. Rupright has been appointed administrator of the estate of Christian Graft, late of Wells County, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Hugh D. Studabaker, 513 Clerk Wells Circuit Court Eichhorn & Matlack, Attorneys.
Wells county auditor calls hearing on AB F Kain petition for a ditch along a lengthy route ending at Hall's creek ditch. Viewers reported findings. affected landowners include Daniel Glass Arthur Linn Jane Shoenmaker Jonathan Nender B F Kain William Sheets Robert Reynolds and others. Hearing before Wells county commissioners on January 4 1905 announced by auditor C S Brineman.
Reduction in excursion rates to the Clover Leaf route noted with next trip scheduled for December 20 1904. Passengers urged not to consult ticket agents or at least to inquire locally for details.
The Texas Train of the Cotton Belt Route offers rail service to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with one night to Houston Beaumont Lake Charles and the Coast Country. Twenty four hour service to North East and Central Texas features sleeping chair and dining cars. Immigration liaison invited. Low homeseekers rates twice monthly on the first and third Tuesdays. Descriptive literature maps and timetables available from L O Schaefer T P A Cincinnati Ohio.
Homeseekers rates to west and southwest on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. One fare plus 2 dollars from all Clover Leaf stations. Hunters rates to Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory and the southwest daily until December. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and cafe cars. Write for special itineraries to Ross GPA.
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