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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
8
The excerpt notes a traveler who cannot hear an approaching train if he stops long enough to listen. It states the traveler was reckless and cites Indiana law. Evidence shows Turner and the children did stop and listen but did not hear the train.
The article argues over the proper term for Panamanian citizens. It notes disputes about singular versus plural usage and suggests Panamanics as a possible descriptor for the people of the new republic.
The Lew Dailey Post officers were installed Tuesday night with Robert Patterson and John Kiser among the new officers. The post reports steady growth and aims to admit all eligible veterans as members.
Dr. Porter of Fort Wayne operated on Charles Marshall of Liberty Center for a growth on the left neck. The Fort Wayne Hope hospital procedure went smoothly and Marshall is recovering well. if no complications arise, he should be able to leave in a few days.
J. L. Brown disposed of his 80 acre farm north of the city to W. J. Kilander for 2600 dollars. The property includes some fair timber and the price is regarded as cheap.
The Wells County drainage commissioner will sell the Terhune ditch in Cheater township to the lowest bidder with preference to landowners assessed for benefits. Sale at 10:00 a.m. January 22, 1904 at the County Surveyor's office Bluffton Indiana. Specifications available in Bluffton. D. O. North Commissioner.
The annual convention of corn growers and stockmen will be held at Pur due University Lafayette Indiana January 25 1904. The event offers a one and one third fare for round trip and certificates obtainable from the undersigned W C Latta Supt Farmers Insts. The program features leading state authorities on corn growing and cattle raising and promises a profitable, interesting meeting with a good turnout expected from the county.
J. B. Barker of Fletcher recommends Gilmore's Caustic Oil as a suitable counterirritant after testing its ingredients. The physician notes a 50 cent bottle price and mentions Gilmore's Headache Powders as harmless, sold by Stout's drug store.
Emmanuel Pfaff weds Nellie Pearl Chalfant. Charles Terhune weds Jennie Inez Mounsey.
Taxpayers are notified the 1903 tax duplicate is in the collector's hands and taxes may be paid at the Treasurer's Office Bluffton until the first Monday of May 2004.
A Democratic primary in Adams County shows Lewton leading auditor by over 500 votes as a crowded field contests key offices. Nominated ticket includes Tyndall as joint senator Vizard as representative Moran prosecutor Lewton auditor Butler sheriff Baumgardner surveyor Falk coroner Woerley commissioner 1st district Abbott commissioner 3rd
Ab Chal fant, prominent farmer, intercepted the planned marriage of Emanuel Pfaff and Nellie Chalfant after the couple secured a marriage license. The girl, 19, and Pfaff shared a ride to town and sought a minister, but Chalfant persuaded them to return home for reconsideration.
A letter arrived yesterday from R B Marshal, proprietor of the epee on the neat alde, bringing news of winter in New.
A historical tax notice fragment lists delinquent amounts and year totals. It names an auditor and references tax liabilities for parcels or properties, with notes on front and perpetual charges and a request to provide true copies of delinquencies for prior years.
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