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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
6
A chemist analyzes soil to advise fertilizer types for different crops and suggests medical needs for impoverished blood, noting fat as the lacking element and recommending concentrated fat foods or tonics as best digestible options.
Scott's Emulsion is a nourishing tonic that strengthens the body when milk and cream fail. It remains palatable and beneficial for wasting in both children and adults, maintaining consistent qualities.
Saturday marked the final day in office for Wells County Treasurer Amos G. King whose four year term ended. Ed Saurer, the elected successor, began work immediately while Diem Kain remains deputy. Dan North will extend his tenure as surveyor for two more years with the same staff. Sheriff changes loom in a year, as Lipkey waits and Johnston continues to hold over.
A letter argues that justices of the peace perform substantial duties during the next general assembly should enact a new law granting them pay. It notes civil suits often yield no costs, transcripts and evidence require labor, and salaries remain small despite fees earned.
Joseph McElhaney of Ossian won $30 in the Cincinnati Enquirer guessing contest. He is credited as a good guesser on the Ohio State vote and, as a mathematician, may feel he has no equal.
The K of P lodge elected officers including Co C Homer Robison V C Dlba Roebuck P BHarl Stureis M of A Chas Houck J G Will Simona Q G Rol Stout M of W Chas Houston M of B H D Nelson Trustees H Roush D H Plesainger Representatives to Grand Lodge Bert Chas Merriman
Postmaster Sharpe received February start instructions for new rural routes numbered nine and ten out of Bluffton with old routes to be altered. The notice lists Route 1 through Route 10 with detailed paths, areas, houses and populations for each, including Route 9 and Route 10 new lines and the Linn Grove pouch Route 6. Routing changes affect Bluffton Petroleum Poneto Ossian and Keystone with precise mileages and post office logistics.
Friends of Clarence Hatfield and Miss Cora Salmons report a marriage last Wednesday in Casey Illinois. The couple, previously keeping plans secret, were joined by Rev A W Millis and later greeted by relatives at Hatfield's parents home. They plan to reside in Minneapolis after a brief hometown stop. Hatfield, a traveling salesman for Dr Miles Co, and Salmons are acclaimed by their communities with best wishes.
Miss Rosia Ameda Yake daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Yake died at her home east of town on Wednesday from complications of disease She was sister to Mrs Charles Bentz and Mrs T J McKean Emma Tulie and George Yake She was a member of the Reformed church of Honduras baptized in infancy Funeral service was held at the Reformed church Friday at 1 o clock conducted by Rev Vite
John Sutton, 24, unmarried, died instantly in a Crescent Gas station explosion near Hartford City late Thursday. Five others were seriously injured, with Ed Ayers possibly fatally hurt. The blast, caused by a valve plug in the compressor, blew off the room, lifting the building’s wings and collapsing the roof. The plant, recently built for 20 000 dollars, will be rebuilt as gas supply to Hartford City faces disruption. this is the second explosion in two weeks at the site.
Chris Baller, a German citizen, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Special Constable John Deam after allegedly beating his wife. He pleaded not guilty, with bond set at 100 dollars, and remains jailed until a trial scheduled for January 4. The injured wife is bedbound for at least a week.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to consider corporal punishment for brutal offenders, arguing imprisonment often fails to deter wife beaters. The proposal highlights the need for a harsher penalty to protect wives and children from ongoing cruelty.
The L. E. & W. confirms NY Central electrical experiments meet expectations and plans to use electric cars. Cars to be rehired to sixty miles an hour with a likely spring deployment. Officials hint at hourly schedules if electric operation begins.
Dell King departed last Friday for California to spend the rest of winter. He has resided with G D Snyder and family in this city for some time and will return to his Washington home after warmer weather arrives. He is not undertaking a world tour.
Judge John M. Smith and James J. Moran will form a law partnership under Smith & Moran starting January 1, 1805. Smith is a senior Portland jurist while Moran, ten years in practice, has built a strong local client base. The Portland Review notes the partnership and their reputations.
Alma Ertle received a divorce and alimony case details outline the 1903 marital split. Eichhorn Matlack and Towns represented, alleging abandonment and intoxication. The suit seeks $1000 alimony. two minor children named Fred and Towns.
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