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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads about a local figure named Geo. L. Saunder and a possible event titled Datidle in the Momoow Bly, with unreadable surrounding context and unclear dates or places.
Official call announces the 1904 Democratic national convention to be held in St Louis Missouri on July sixth. It states representation equals double the number of U S senators and representatives with six delegates for each territory Alaska Indian Territory and the District of Columbia. James K Jones chairs the committee with A Walsh as secretary inviting all Democrats to send delegates.
Independent telephone workers nationwide protest a recent order from Payn, urging Congress and President Roosevelt to address alleged discrimination by Bell allies. President Dickson of the Cuyahoga Telephone Co. sends a personal letter to Roosevelt seeking fair treatment. Bell interests maintain strong Washington ties.
The report notes BB Smith arrived in town Tuesday from Muncie to begin training the fire team. He will oversee the horses at the city building for a week or more and has charge of their management during this period as staff in the employ.
Mrs. Rose Huffman widow of Fred Huffman died Monday at her Warren home after a long illness. A Darke county Ohio native, she had six children two of whom predeceased her. Surviving children include Oc tavla Christman Lucy Gavin and Albert Huffman. Funeral held Wednesday at the German Baptist church in Warren with Rev. Joseph Spitzer officiating.
Eighteen firms bid on state book contracts with stated maximums under law. Prices cover primers readers arithmetics geography and copy books with bid ranges from 4 to 76 cents and total five year contracts valued around 600 000 to 800 000 dollars.
An abrupt weather change over the last day triggers broad commentary in The Banner, with readers noting unusual conditions and speculation about causes and impacts. The piece highlights community reactions and ongoing discussion about the recent forecast.
In Wells County Alfred Melching, 20, sought a marriage license to wed Miss Carrie Cline after his father refused consent. Attorney and Clerk arranged a guardian, Frank Cline, who then gave consent. The license is secured and the marriage will proceed, with community support praising his honorable efforts.
Philip Brown and Fred Reppert announce a Thursday sale at the Peter Beeler farm two miles south of Vera Cruz. The lineup includes horses cows hogs implements and household goods with terms: cash under five dollars and credit on larger sums at 12 months with a six percent discount for cash. Auctioneers listed Wed Mon Tee.
W L Skinner closed a deal for ground in Pennville to build a grain elevator with five 2000 bushel bins and a double driveway. The 88 by 62 foot main building will rise 60 feet to the square and include electric lights. A 20 by 100 foot hay barn will also be erected and rough lumber is being furnished by Marion Creek of Priam.
A fragment indicates Deam's Drug Store carries a notable stock in Wells County with emphasis on large variety. The text is incomplete but suggests a local retail listing or advertisement describing inventory breadth.
The Portland Review reports Ed Wilgus, jailed in Michigan City for two to fourteen years, may face arrest on grand larceny and other charges if released. A card lists Kentucky thefts and Union City crimes, including stealing a cistern cleaner sold soon after. Wilgus had prior jailings and a history of trouble before his Bluffton sentence for soliciting subscriptions to the Ladies Home Journal without delivering money or names.
An old advertisement touts Stout's liquid catarrh cure promising relief and a cure when used as directed. It claims rapid effects with a 26 cent price and urges readers to try the treatment.
A Roanoke baby born last Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Roy Ervin weighs two pounds and one half, the smallest in the county. The infant nourishes well and appears perfectly formed. Dr Koontz attends and teases about a future career in congress or presidency.
Deam's drugstore announces receipt of 1904 war papers and invites customers to view Bluffton's largest collection. Staff prepared to show the broadest assortment of period newspapers to enthusiasts and researchers.
Decatur inventor CG Carpenter wins patent for artificial fuel Biconolite after tests in Washington prove its heat equal to anthracite. The material resembles vulcanized rubber, burns clean with no smoke or odor and minimal ash, using common ingredients.
Guy DeWitt, shot through the foot a week ago, is recovering nicely. The wound is healing rapidly and he should soon be able to be out and around again. His father has been driving the express wagon during the illness.
A drug store advertises Deams nerve and bene Halment cures for stiff joints muscular rheumatism sprains and pains. Sold in half pint bottles for 25 cents with nine guarantees. Frank Dailey involved in a legal business trip to Fort Wayne this morning.
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