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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
6
Advertisement extols salt pork as a traditional remedy for consumption and presents Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat source aiding digestion and lung health. It claims the emulsion combines cod liver oil and phosphates, offers free samples, and notes the Bannion label on each bottle from Scoull & Bowne, chemists, New York.
At the Indiana State Teachers Association session in Indianapolis critics condemned the spread of fad topics in schools. Mrs. Boucher argued such content wastes pupils time, urges stronger focus on reading and writing, and favors higher pay for lower grade teachers over high school staff.
In a circuit court proceeding Miss Elizabeth Smith is tried for using profane language in a public place. The case draws wide attention as a young woman of good character denies the language attributed to her and is represented by eminent attorneys.
Steven D. Brice of Toledo spent Sunday with friends in this city. Have you got The Terrell Murder Trial a complete history of the crime court proceedings and verdict. Send 265c to the Banner Book Concern and have one mailed to you.
In Jefferson township a dispute erupts over a physician bill for smallpox care in the Somers family. Trustee Nick Shorts questions the charges claiming excessive trips and other overstatements, while Dr Severin believes the bill may require adjustments before approval.
Frank C. Dailey a junior member of Dailey Simmons Dailey said he would run in the next election for representative from the district. He noted his long absence from the fight but stated he would enter the race regardless of developments and predicted solid support due to his popularity and ability.
W. C. Bishop writes to the Banner that he will arrive in Bluffton with his family late this week. He plans Bluffton as his future home and will continue the insurance business there. He was once active in organizing the Fraternal Assurance Society lodge here and will serve as its Bluffton representative.
Saturday evening at her Hoagland residence Miss May Lafollette married Porter Allery Pangborn of Chicago. Pangborn, formerly of Union City, is known to Harry Swisher and BE L. Murray and was a close personal friend of Murray when both lived in Union City.
John Hunter told the Ossian News board of directors of a "singing rat" at his home, claiming it hummed and could be located by its musical tone. Naturalists note rare rodent throat formations allow musical notes, while the boys laughed. The piece suggests the Smithsonian might want the creature.
The newly erected tool house on the city lot served as a voting site Saturday afternoon for Harrison No 4. It featured a small stove and created a cosy polling space, with Henry Gehrett proudly overseeing the building and its fittings. The engine house had previously hosted voting, making the switch somewhat unexpected.
Davenport and Bhle offer Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for quick relief of bilious stomach and liver disorder. Fletcher Hasty visited relatives in Whitley County for a few days.
A six men six women mixed jury sat in Chicago for a child offenders trial described as the first of its kind in the United States. Various clippings mention social events in Indiana including a leap year theatre party for Mr Minnick and others and a Hoosier club gathering hosted by U S Lesh and wife with a felicitous feast and lively after-dinner games.
A group of Bluffton businessmen collect signatures urging a new local telephone system. They cite unsatisfactory Warren Telephone Company service and consumer complaints. They pledge to switch to United Telephone if a system is established and ask for early action. if denied, they will approach Bell to obtain a franchise.
Voters misread the ballot question about nominating county officers. Many supported a primary but accidentally voted yes on the delegate convention option, while others who favored a delegate system voted no. The confusion suggests most wanted a primary and misunderstood the wording.
Unclaimed letters in Bluffton Indiana for the week ending January 4 1904 include Batterson Elva Crowes Catherine Greanfield Elissa McLean & Co Hugh Sayers Howard Lively Bertha Thomas L B Wall W L The notice lists the remaining letters awaiting pickup.
Mrs. Court Sawyer of South Johnson Street suffered a severe injury when a welded steel tire used for a homemade sled snapped and struck her between the eyes. The steel cut the bridge of the nose and severed the nose from the face, with the force driving her backward.
A Bluffton boarding house resident left after two years claiming the landlady fed them sage so strong they began to growl. The note hints a joke solution to be in tomorrow's edition. Also mentions F P Wentworth in charge of Empire and American Glycerine office in the city and John Wasson of Pennville slowly improving after a serious illness.
The injured woman reports gradual improvement after a severe wound. Doctors say the bullet like force could have caused fatal brain injury if the tire had struck her eye. Mrs Sawyer now breathes through her nose again though with slow, painful healing.
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