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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1905

Page

5

Meeting at Muncie over receiver and creditors

W Hichhorn and Abe Simmons traveled to Muncie for a hearing on Co B and C matters tied to the railroad receivership. A rally day gathered creditors and their lawyers as petitions to remove Receiver Flemming were discussed, though most creditors favored current management and opposed a change.

W. H. Hichhorn Abe Simmons Muncie Co, B.&c Delaware County Flemming B Lumber Firm

Rebekah Lodge Installs New Officers for Year

The Rebekah lodge held a meeting last night to install the year's officers led by district deputy Henry Stegkamper. Newly installed were Noble Grand Katherine Stegkamper, Vice Grand Martha Hatfield, Secretary Elizabeth Bender, Treasurer Lorelda Mossman, Warden Della Hoffer, Outside Guardian Max Shoenline, Conductor Cora Stegkamper, Inside Guardian Mayme Hart, R S to N G Alice Wisner, L S to N G Rose Burrows, R S to C G Alice Hasty, L S to V G Lizzie Kaltwasser, Chaplain Lily Markley, and Pianist Willmetta Fink.

Rebekah Lodge Nen Henry Stegkamper Katherine Stegkamper Martha Hatfield Elizabeth Bender Lorelda Mossman Della Hoffer Outside Guardian Max Shoenline Cora Stegkamper Inside Guardian Mayme Hart R. S N. G Alice Wisner

Meeting at Poneto Program of praise service at M E church

Poneto W C T U holds a program at the M E church on January 12, 1905 at 10 30 am with Mrs Ida Murray leading song and praise. Afternoon program features recitations readings and songs by local women including Mrs Flora Starr Miss Bessie Irwin Mrs Nellie McHenry and Mrs Nellie McHenry with topics on Mothers Influence Our Children and The Mother in Her Home. A lecture by Dr Shoemaker closes the event after dismissal.

Poneto Flora Starr Bessie Irwin Jennie Stine Beee Rey Olive Barrington Wee Eles Samantha Norton Nellie McHenry Lucy Gavin Warner Nelllie McHenry Emma Oman Nelle McHenry Elnora Irwin Lizzie Cook Josephine Walmer Shoemaker

Four Hundred Babies at St Vincent's Infant Asylum

St Vincent's Infant Asylum in Chicago shelters nearly 400 homeless babies awaiting adoption. Sister Julia praises Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and illnesses, noting it contains no opiates and is safe and effective. Davenport & Eble R. sell it. Cummins and Matlack returned from Warren after yesterday's business matters.

St. Vincent’s Infant Asylum Chicago Julia Foley Ubstitutes Davenport & Eble

Death of Henry Masterson in Brriffton at 11 AM

Henry Masterson died at his West Cherry street home after a heart illness that grew acute in the last week. Born December 27, 1851 near Six Mile, he moved to the city in 1892 with his wife Rebecca Kunkel. He leaves eight of nine children and two brothers, with services at 2 PM Friday in the Christian church under the Red Men auspices and burial in Fairview cemetery.

Henry Masterson West Cherry Street Six Mile Big County Wm. H. Masterson Rebecca Kunkel George Anna Minnie Ruth Geo. Shorey Albany Frank Kershner Murray Dora Arnold Ralph Thomas Marcellus Masterson Orin Masterson Dallas Texas Fairview Cemetery

Dr Hurty laments Indiana school health gaps at large

Dr J N Hurty, Indiana health official, warns that 1600 of 2000 school age deaths last year were from diseases contracted in schools. He advocates universal medical inspection, cites skepticism from rural residents, recalls a distrustful Indianapolis visitor, and notes resistance to city-led health reforms. He also promotes subscriptions to the Evening Banner and mentions Miss Ival Long returning to Toledo.

Indiana J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Japan Indianapolis

Chicago Grain and Live Stock Markets Snapshot Daily

Chicago market notes show wheat, corn, oats futures with mixed May and July bids, plus pork, lard, ribs, and hogs prices. Receipts cited for hogs and cattle, with targets and regional quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo markets.

Chicago Dutton Indianapolis Timothy Cincinnati New York Bluffton Ind Timothy Peer Eesses Caceessenveas isPitia Es Para Shane Ae Senane

How to avoid pneumonia and outdoor walkers

Dr C J Bishop of Agnew Mich endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia and cough relief noting it heals and strengthens lungs. Davenport & Ehle sell it. Separately Joseph VanCleve and J L Lance enjoy extensive outdoor walking. one outing included a twenty mile walk to Muncie with barefoot segments.

Foley C. J. Bishop Agnew, Mich Davenport & Ehle Joseph VanCleve J. L. Lance Muncie Joe Hartford City News

Notice to Taxpayers on 1904 Taxes in Wells County

In Wells County Indiana notice to taxpayers that the Tax Duplicate for 1904 is in collection and the treasurer will be at Bluffton office until the first Monday of May 1905 to receive said taxes.

Wells County Bluffton Lancaster Center Garton Crosby Teagle Markley Wheeler

Baller Husband Fined for Wife Beating in December

Mrs Sarah Baller unable to appear as her husband Chris Baller faced Justice Wailbert on a wife beating charge. He pleaded guilty, paid 25 dollars plus costs, and was jailed for nonpayment. Dr McLain testified to serious injuries to her back legs and arms from a December 24 assault, noting prior cruelty.

Sarah Baller Chris Baller Chris Wailbert Baller

Foley and Tar remedy sparks imitation market in Chicago

Foley & Co of Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat remedy and warns against imitations, urging customers to demand Foley’s as the only satisfactory option. The remedy is mildly laxative and non-opiate, safe for children. Davenport & Ehie sell it. Harry Troutman arrived from Montpelier for business and social calls in town.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Davenport & Ehie

Nonresident defendants named in Kemp suit warned

In Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana 1904 filing by Sturgis & Stone for Christ C Beer vs Francis M Kemp Clarence E Kemp and F M Kemp & Sons Ohio Paving Company. Complaint on attachment garnishment shows nonresidents necessary parties. answer or demur due February 27 1905 at Bluffton court.

State OF Indiana County of Wells Wells Christ C. Beer Francis M. Kemp Clarence Clarence E. Kemp Kemp F. M. Kemp & Sons Ohio Paving Company Indiana Bluffton Hugh D. Studabaker Wells Circuit Sturgis & Stine Attys Pitif

Sheriff Sale Aims to Auction Wells County Real Estate

An execution issued from the Adams circuit court directs a public sale at Wells county Indiana to the highest bidder on Saturday January 28 1905 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door. The sale includes rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years for the described real estate in Wells county.

Adams Circuit Court Court House Wells County Indiana

Public sale aimed at real estate in Coryville and surrounding notices

The notice states properties including Lots nine and ten in Coryville and a creamery will be sold at public sale if judgment amounts are not met. It names George W. Drum Sr. and James B. Ward as owners, Samuel Barger as plaintiff, with sheriff J. R. Johnston handling the sale. Also included are local routing changes for Craigville and a Camden traction franchise dispute.

State of Indiana Coryville George W. Drum James BH. Ward Samuel Barger J. R. Johnston Wells County Hooper & Lenhart Attys Puff

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