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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fattening and strengthening tonic. It claims to increase bone, flesh, blood, and nerve tissue for invalids, convalescents, consumptives, and weak children, and offers a free sample.
A post office inspector visited the city Friday to review the local office. Postmaster Sharpe maintains an excellent system, with December rural route figures and year totals showing substantial mail delivery and box collections across routes, highlighting benefits to farmers from rural service.
Judge O Rourke voids marriage of John and Agnes Baker after a Bluffton elopement last summer. They stayed with Frank Straw who reported missing jewelry later traced to the couple. Marshal Crosbie captured the pair near a 9 30 train while attempting to flee to Fort Wayne. Both underage and misrepresented themselves to obtain a license.
The Bluffton Commercial Club officers and directors prepare a souvenir city book featuring a history of Bluffton, sketches of leading businessmen, and cuts of the new opera house Carnegie library and notable buildings. Residents may submit residence photos for possible inclusion.
In Bluffton, Mayor John Mack marries Adam Schwartz to Miss Mary Narr in his office on Thursday evening after the couple filed a license that afternoon. George Mack witnesses and offers congratulations. The marriage marks Mack’s eighth ceremony as mayor with strong, lasting knots.
Local live stock shippers face a quiet market as hogs remain scarce for carloads. Hog price stands at 4.75 per hundredweight while farmers hold for five dollars, hoping corn feeds will yield higher returns. Shippers avoid forward contracts, expecting a change soon and more hogs arriving by train load.
A rat aboard the 6 o clock interurban from Muncie caused excitement among male passengers after being discovered shortly after departure. The rodent scampered up seats and rang bell fares before the conductor kicked it off at Montpellier as the car neared Eaton.
Manson Reiff said the Hagles lodge in Bluffton would organize soon with about sixty two names already on the roster. He aims for seventy five as a starter and notes fifty are enough by lodge rules, but twenty five more would strengthen the group. Bluffton residents in Montpelier and others want a local meeting place and a well equipped club room to compare with nearby lodges.
Joe Goloblok of Colusa California says he endured sixteen years of relentless rheumatism pain before trying Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with delivering lasting relief after several bottles.
Rural mail carriers oppose a proposed pay increase arguing against a sliding scale. They claim performance stabilizes after a short period and should earn the same yearly pay from year one. A rural farrier notes vehicle costs, horses, and wear justify about 850 dollars annually plus city-style vacation pay.
A reader reports an aggressive agent in Old Salem selling religious pictures. He asked 3.25 for a Jesus scene, then offered 1.60 and finally a neighbor bought one for a dollar. The writer warns Banner readers to avoid the seller and deal with reputable dealers.
Mayor says Interurban Company rejected city franchise as it cannot comply with a required crossing stop. If the firm refuses the clause, it must cross the river on Johnson street or remain as is. City backs the stopping rule to benefit residents, with possible further actions if independence continues.
Local physicians report one of the worst grippe outbreaks in years with nearly all residents affected. They struggle to treat patients as erratic weather adds to the crisis and demand for cough syrups and grippe cures rises.
Our stock of overcoats is greatly reduced with a few good plums left at bargain prices. Also strong line of winter hats and caps, plus winter shoes, rubbers, shirts, trousers, underwear and suit cases. See us for bargains.
The appellate court upheld a lower court ruling in Chenney vs. Ohio & Indiana Oil and Gas Co over an oil lease assignment. The landowner argued the assignment conveyed no title after the lease expired or was abandoned. Farmers expect development as the company paid rental checks early, signaling good faith for wells planned in summer.
The Pittsburg Oil Company follows its present plan to secure leases in the territory around the Rup right well. The company notes progress in drilling and records indicating future prospects in the area.
The Smethhurat sawmill at Warren, destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt in spring. The owner has plans prepared and is making arrangements to proceed.
Attorneys Halles and Smith filed a motion for a new trial for Joseph Osborne and Chris day in connection with a murder case. The motion cites five affidavits from Kitson and others claiming juror insanity before the trial. The court will consider the motion before the term ends Saturday.
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