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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
6
An old dairy proverb likens butter to a penny in the churn. The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a milk of cod liver oil with hypophosphites, saying it strengthens weak pale children and is palatable. A free sample offer and dealer details are included.
John French returned from Indianapolis where the state meeting of county assessors fixed the valuation rate for the year. The rate mirrors last year with minor changes of little importance. Nearly all assessors attended and the gathering was enthusiastic, with French as a member of the executive board.
On Saturday morning at 11 Rev J H String united Frederick C Mertz of Fort Wayne with Bertha Baumgardner at the BaumGardner home on East Washington Street. They planned a future in Fort Wayne after a 1:30 train departure. At the Reformed parsonage Rev String joined Biljah Smith of Montpelier and Ora Compton of Liberty Center for a Montpelier home. Also a brief ad notes hot water bottles and fountain syringes from Stouts Drug Store as a purchase tip.
The Banner interviews Rev Bud Robinson, child of Tennessee with a saloon background, now a Texas preacher. His early struggles with literacy gave way to preaching after 20, and he led converts early in ministry. He speaks with a Southern brogue as Rev Dr Fowler and Mr and Mrs Johnson sing, with meetings gaining interest.
John Dearduff plans to open a city architectural office next spring and devote full time to architecture after closing his Market Street pool room. He brings years of contracting carpentry experience and is preparing to draft plans and gear up for the new line of work.
Harry Deam announced on Friday that he will start his delivery system by February first. He has placed orders for wagons and baskets and plans to buy heavier horses to run the fleet. Deam will operate both his livery and delivery services with a new, full equipment deployment.
The city installs a full time fire team at the city building with strict rules on care and conduct. Custodian Fos Harbaugh will manage equipment, reports, and expenses, while Dr Buckner and H E Grove secured the team for 350 dollars.
A Bluffton ceremony at Mrs. Lida Waltz home joined Lenore Waltz and Clifford Lipkey in marriage. Pink and white decor filled the house with palms and flowers. The bride wore white Persian lawn lace, and Rev. Lester conducted the ceremony. Guests from Hartford City, Montpellier, Fort Wayne and Montpellier attended.
Judge Vaughn heard the case Saturday afternoon and appointed L E Reynolds as receiver. Reynolds was placed under a bond of 500 dollars.
A local retailer promotes a bargain sale with large bundles of goods for 1.50 and cheaper prices on men and boys suits, overcoats reduced stock, hats caps, winter shoes, shirts trousers underwear and suitcases advertised as real bargains.
Dan North the surveyor faces a prankish loss of seventeen dollars after a primary bet with his brother Charley. The stake holder cashed both checks within three days, leaving Dan unable to recover the funds. Charley bears no loss, but Dan must wait for repayment or resolution.
Ossian citizens express strong anger toward local gas meters and indicate action as tensions rise over meter installation and charges. Local officials have pledged to review complaints and seek a resolution.
In Huntington a shopper fainted inside a store as clerks mistook camphor for chloroform. One clerk inhaled fumes while checking the bottle, narrowly risking a deadly outcome before the woman was revived after a difficult effort.
A railroad worker notes 1903 as a grim year with many deaths in railroading. The statement reflects a history of fatal accidents and injuries in the industry.
The Nation mourns as Ruth Cleveland eldest child of Grover Cleveland dies at the Cleveland home in Princeton New Jersey from diphtheria. Born October 3 1891 in New York her death follows her father’s terms in the White House. Survived by four younger siblings Esther Marion Richard Folsom and Francois Grover.
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