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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
7
The latest edition reports 91.81 percent of listed men are married and argues successful men are usually married. It notes only small shares delay marriage past age forty, with spinsters comprising 37.10 percent of the successful women, and references a January sale at Walmer & Engeier offering all footwear for men, women, and children.
George Mounsey, newly elected official, lacked a certificate of election at Monday’s board of commissioners meeting. The certificate, tied to Clem Hatfield’s term, was prepared by Clerk Studabaker after a hurried search of tally sheets. The board then proceeded with organization.
Ben Hoover of Ossian was arrested Monday for stealing chickens that belonged to Ewin Chalfant. Aral and Ben Summers halted him and brought him to Ossian for trial expected today, with summary justice anticipated.
Truant Officer Ormsby in the city Monday to review the primary vote canvass. He has not prosecuted a truancy case this year but expects some as parents respond to school mandates. The office grows lighter as more families send children to school and comply with the law. January sale ad notes at Walmer and Engeler.
William Fields finds a woman's hat on a city bridge Saturday. He brings it home and offers the owner to claim it at his residence, saying the hat is not needed and can be retrieved by calling.
Mrs. Matilda Lugar, through Sturgis and Stine, filed Tuesday afternoon for divorce from Geo. Lugar. The complaint cites cruel and inhuman treatment and abandonment as the grounds for the suit.
Judge Vaughn and Court Reporter M H Ormsby opened a four week term in Hartford City with a heavy Blackford County docket. Prosecutions postponed until term end due to absent prosecutor, while Faglor Studabaker case in Decatur draws attention. Minor cases will fill the schedule as the term runs four weeks.
The county commissioners met on Monday for 1504 reorganizing the board. David Ochsenrider retires and George Mounsey succeeds him. Joseph Stahl becomes president with George Lechner as second chair. Paul Ersham seeks another year of a retail liquor license on Hast Market street. Hugh Stout’s license annulment request is held in abeyance pending a county attorney opinion. The panel also addresses road, treasurer, and poor relief matters as the term proceeds.
At noon Tuesday the Dailey Simmons Dailey Mock Long Sturgis Stine firms with Hartford City and Huntington attorneys joined D E Smith of Decatur to begin the two week trial of the Faylor versus Studa case. Night sessions are expected to be the rule.
Bluffton attorneys focus on Studabaker Faylor case as evidence is prepared. Trial began yesterday and is expected to last at least two weeks, with previous sessions in local court and a later trial moved to Adams county on venue. Shoes advertised by Walmer & Hngeler.
Will Jones, a young man from Toc sin, is dying in a Fort Wayne hospital after severe injuries from a threshing machine accident last harvest. He was cut on the arm with a hand cutter knife, bled heavily, and later fell from a wagon injuring his hip. Amputation may be needed and consumption has set in due to long confinement.
The article notes passenger unease after several fatal rail crashes. It claims those killed or injured in wrecks rode in the smoking or forward cars, while many riders rush to the center of the ladies’ car or the right side, believing certain seating reduces danger.
Attorneys for Hector Desgain secured a change of judge and Judge Vaughn will appoint counsel to try the case tomorrow. Desgain sues James McCormik and Jesse Wessner for money lost on a wrestling match with Sam Marburger of Indianapolis. The earlier trial ruled wrestling was not a game. the reversal sent the case back for trial.
Dr. Severin received notice Tuesday of appointment as local surgeon for the Muncie Hartford City Fort Wayne interurban railway. He can ride the road for free and must attend to any injuries within his jurisdiction at once. Mens work shoes 98c Walmer Engeler.
Blackford county's Hartford City jail has no prisoners, sparking controversy. The Hartford City papers celebrate the record while officials face claims of unsafe conditions and potential lawsuits for wrongful confinement. Some say fear of damages keeps the jail empty and discuss past freezing conditions and ongoing concerns.
Charles Wilhelm of West Washington Street slipped on icy steps while walking to the barn and fell, injuring his back and shoulders. He was aided home by his family and Dr. L A Spaulding said the injury is not serious but will keep him at home for some time.
A. W. Hamilton, attorney for Walter Clark, returned from Marion where he spent yesterday on the horse stealing case. The charge against young Clark was dismissed as McPhearson, the admitted thief, received a 100 day jail term. Hamilton expressed satisfaction over the outcome.
Arthur M son of Mr and Mrs Jack son McCullen born December 7 1882 Wells County Indiana died January 1 1904 age 21 years and 24 days He suffered consumption nearly a year but bore it with a smile He joined the United Brethren Church on December 10 and was baptized by Rev J W Borkert He died in peace after expressing faith and love for his Savior Funeral services were held at Lancaster Chapel and concurrent grief followed news of George Divine's death including Mrs Divine the sister of Mr McCullen and her husband in Michigan
Advertisement notes the old Huntington court house is for sale to the highest bidder with cash. The buyer must remove the structure promptly to allow a new building to replace it this summer. The sale is planned for the latter part of the month and the old building contains useful material likely to fetch a good price.
Carl Hedges employed by McDoual Oil Co. was on the Joe Burns farm near Poneto moving a rig when he slipped and broke his leg. The outside bone above the ankle fractured as he twisted, causing severe pain. Dr Shoemaker applied a pilaster cast and reports steady improvement but he will stay at home for some time.
A Ripley County farmer reports a six year old yellow transparent apple tree yielding two crops in six months with June and November harvests. Indiana's telephone numbers rise from 5 000 6 000 to 80 000 independent and 22 000 Bell lines, one phone for about 25 residents. Clark Harrison Dubois and Perry counties feature wide log schoolhouses, poor lighting and ventilation, with few pupils ever entering early seminaries yet recalling pleasant memories.
Jacob Kalver notes Chicago's pull on money as most firms closed for 600 victims of the Iroquois fire. The Chicago Stock Exchange stayed open while New York and others suspended business part of the day. Bears and bulls cited as fitting titles by Decatur Democrat.
Erastus the brickyard mule, longtime towpath worker and Jim Lynch's loyal yet contrary companion, has died. A solemn funeral was held today as Wells county honors the animal that pulled the old dump cart for years. Shoes advertised by Walmer & Engeler.
A new stamp series lists denominations colors and subjects. It includes One cent green Benjamin Franklin 1706 1790 and other values featuring Washington Jackson Grant Lincoln Garfield Martha Washington Webster Clay Harrison Jefferson and more with varied colors and dates.
Posters line Bluffton windows advertising the Messiah to be presented in Muncie soon. Towns along the interurban expect strong patronage and a large turnout from Bluffton.
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