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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
6
A prominent druggist asserts Scott's Emulsion saves lives and strengthens weak development from infancy to old age. The ad explains nourishment as the product's action and promises a free sample, with pricing at 50 cents and one dollar through druggists.
Footsey Mosure attempted to visit his friend Scott Hughes at the county jail. The sheriff allowed the visit and Mosure stayed briefly before being told he could not leave until thirty days had passed for visiting. A separate existing commitment against Mosure awaited action for an unpaid fine from a previous saloon job.
Warren Tribune reports the Warren basketball team has demonstrated enough skill to issue a state wide challenge. Roy Clark of Warren will receive acceptances at Warren Ind. Telegraph offers. Hartford City papers debate editor feuds, while a Paragould Arkansas case involves Walbert suing the Cotton Belt Railway for damages. A local advertiser notes rising ad costs and shifts to full page campaigns as newspaper advertising proves influential. Al Oppenheim, now in Marietta Ohio, discusses oil field water access issues complicating drilling costs.
Wabash residents recall Bell Telephone threats that kept charges high until a local firm offered service for 1.50 and 2.00 dollars. The council fought Bell’s renewal, then leaned on influence by O A Baker of Marion and the mayor’s law partner to push Bell to match or exit. Local papers back the council stance and monitor council members and the mayor.
Notice to taxpayers that taxes levied for 1904 in Wells County Indiana must be collected by the treasurer at the assessor's office in Bluffton. Taxpayers are instructed to appear and pay by a specified date to avoid penalties.
E F Justus of South Bluffton and Miss L C Hooff of Kingsland were married at the county court house after Clerk Studabaker and the staff coordinated a license and hire of W A Popejoy to perform the ceremony. Justus is a bolt cutter employed by local mills. Hooff will reside in the city.
Van Buren town board met to advance a conditional franchise for the Inter-State company. Dr. A L Sharpe represented the firm and returned home after preparing a $1000 bond. The board set ten days to file a $3000 bond as the $1000 was declined, with conditions to be fulfilled to remove troublesome terms.
Dr. Edwin H. Hughes drew a large audience at Keystone with his lecture The Biography of a Boy and the Clover Leaf announces Kansas City offices and new agents as part of a Texas and southwest expansion. State funds reports show school and tuition funds rising, with enumerations and colored pupil counts noted.
Charles E Haflich born July 26 1871 in Markle Indiana died January 11 1905 aged 33 years 5 months and 15 days. He leaves his mother Mrs Jas Kline of Markle sister Mrs Ed Reed Van Wert Ohio brothers Harry Gallion Ohio Clarence Markle. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of Gallion Ohio which sent a delegation to Markle for the funeral. The funeral was at Markle Methodist church Friday at 10 AM conducted by Rev Parson assisted by Rev Long with burial at Mt Horeb Cemetery.
Alta Bieberstine, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bieberstine of Harrison township, died after a short illness following a congestion. She passed away about 9 30 Friday evening. Funeral held Sunday at 10 at the Vera Cruz Reformed church with burial in Six Mile cemetery.
Invitations announce the marriage of Merrit Abbott to Miss Merle Drum daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Drum. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s home Wednesday evening and the couple will reside at Craigville.
Portland readers learn of Jacob and Lucy Terrell visiting Richmond relatives while Lucy is Melvin Wolfe’s widow. Judge Vaughn in Hartford City docketed that John Hurns will aid newly elected prosecutor A G Emshwiller against murder suspects tied to J P Sanderson case and related crimes.
Farnsworth, found guilty of stealing $54 from a Montpelier saloon till, received a two to fourteen year penitentiary sentence. Judge Vaughn denounced him as a colossal liar and noted the perjury added to the crime, delivering a scathing rebuke that left Farnsworth unmoved.
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