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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1903

Page

2

Mr Studabaker Nails a Lie About a Gold Well

A Chicago American article claimed Henry Kaiser of Livingston Montana had a gold yielding well. Kaiser denies any mining claim, says he lives in Livingston and works for the railroad, and has never prospected on his lot. He suspects the story stemmed from a paid correspondent.

The Chicago American Henry Kaiser Wivingston Montana Studabaker United States N. P

Divorce Granted in Circuit Court for Elizabeth Shoemaker

In circuit court yesterday afternoon Elizabeth Shoemaker was granted divorce from Gabriel. Custody of their child Josephine awarded to the mother. Gabriel ordered to pay $10 monthly into court for the child's care, first payment due today. The couple wed Bluffton August 10, 1901, and she claims abandonment and cruelty starting in 1901.

Elizabeth Shoemaker Gabriel Josephine Bluffton Marion Leader

Wegene Lauded as Universal Rheumatic Tonic

Letters from Van Wert Ohio and Convoy Ohio praise Wegene Medicine Co. Vegene as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments. Mrs Anna Geisler and Mrs J C Foley attest dramatic improvement after using Vegene in early 1900s letters. Traditional endorsements claim rapid relief and overall health benefits.

Wegene Wegene Medicine Co van Wert Ohio

Pavements Ordered for Market and Bennett Streets

City bonds authorize cement pavements on Market Street from alley east of Main to Scott Street with 18 foot sidewalks and on Bennett Street to Washington Avenue with 5 and 18 foot walks. Warren Bros. macadam drives planned. bids set for July 20. City Attorney Sturgis corrected a mistaken Elm Street reading that mocked Councilman Thoma.

Market Street Main Scott Street Bennett Bennett Street Market Washington Warren Bros

Hall's Catarrh Cure Exposed as Internal Remedy

Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. Internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as a legitimate prescription from reputable physicians, it includes tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials offered, selling price 75 cents. F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Hall's family pills promoted as best.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Dunkirk Sets A Gas Plant Pact With City for Twenty Years

Dunkirk authorities report a major factory deal stabilizing the town. The Schlosstein glass factory agrees to install a gas producing plant and commit to remain in Dunkirk for twenty years. Similar agreements are being arranged with Beatty Brady and others to ensure the town grows and improves.

Dunkirk Schlosstein Beatty-Brady

Gilmore Drug Co Caustic Oil Seeks Reorder

A Deshler Ohio customer notes Caustic Oil works fastest with good results over months and requests 4 gallons when business improves. The letter mentions Gilmore's headache powders and Stout's drug store as seller.

Deshler Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher F. Chapwick Gilmore Stout’s

Charges of Forgery In License Remonstrance Case

Clark Patry said at the July term that if license is refused he will appeal to the supreme court. Frank accused remonstrance organizers of forging five names on a withdrawal list filed with the auditor, with owners agreeing to swear they did not sign.

Clark Patry Commissioners Court Supreme Court Frank Indiana County of Wells George E. Milholland George Smith James P. Hate Indiani Bluffton A. D Zits Hoon D. Stupa Wells Circuit Court Janus P. Have Daniel Conger James P. Hale Huo D Siudaraker Jamies P. Hale Michael Oldfather Deanie Roe Wells County Bank John &. Biel Susanna Hiel Biluttton Wells County Townley & Silver J. ®. Johnston Toda & Gordon Plaintiff A. BP. Lima Jacob Myers Martin W. Walbert Wella Circuit Court H.studabarar Mock & Sona

Cholera Infantum Remedy Promoted for Infants

Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy with castor oil as effective treatment for cholera infantum in infants. Sold by Dayen- as available.

Big Store to Be Rebuilt After Fire

The Big Store in Decatur burned on Sunday morning and will be rebuilt immediately. Kern Beeler Co. plans a three story, 100 by 132 foot building from Second street to the alley, costing 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. The new firm includes John Kern Ed Beeler Harry Hirsh and others with nearly 150 000 dollars in stock once reopened. The west wall remains standing and usable. cleanup starts tomorrow.

Decatur Kern, Beeler & Co Second Street Allison Studabaker John Kern Ed Beeler Harry Hirsh

Mrs M L Bobbitt Saved by King's New Discovery

The Bargerton Tenn family watched Mrs Bobbitt decline from consumption despite skilled doctors. Dr King's New Discovery brought relief after one bottle and fully cured her. It is advertised as the most certain lung remedy. Guaranteed 50 cents and 1 dollar bottles, trial bottles free at Chas Deam's drug store.

Chas. C. Deam Deam G. G. Green Woodbury N. J

Animal gains on Dr Blackman healing dog

A spotted bird dog belonging to Sherm Stanton showed remarkable intelligence by repeatedly seeking treatment from Dr. Blackman on West Washington Street. After a bruised paw was dressed, the dog returned daily at the same hour, expressing gratitude by presenting the paw that was treated.

Dr. Blackman West Washington Street Ir. Blackmano Blackman

Electric Bitters Prove Restorative Says Locomotive Fireman

A Burling ton Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bell amy describes a severe illness with aching joints and weak appetite. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after taking the remedy, asserting renewed strength and vigor. Charles C Deam guarantees satisfaction at 50 cents.

C. W. Bellamy Burlington Iowa Chas. C. Deam

High Water Story From Rock Creek Noted

Rural mail carrier Harlan Richey recalled last Friday’s flood on Rock Creek where a farmer on a bridge tried to lasso a mowing machine drifting downstream. He missed the mower but saved a self binder floating by, netting a free tool and calling the tale true.

Harlan Richey Rock Creek Harlan

Wonderful Nerve Pain Relief with Buckien’s Arnica Salve

The ad touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for accidental cuts wounds bruises burns scalds sore feet and stiff joints claiming it kills pain and cures trouble. It also claims to relieve piles and sells for 25.

Buckien

Marion Elks Race Day Promises High Stakes Track Event

Marion Elks organize a full afternoon of automobile races at Marion driving park on July day. The feature is a three out of five race between Tom Cooper and Barney O Field for a $1,000 purse, drawing national reputations and reports of Indianapolis speed. Local entrants from Marion and nearby towns will compete for prizes under Elks management.

Marion The Elks

160th Reunion Plans For Spanish American War Regiment

Plans are under way for the regular annual reunion of the 160th I. V. I. This regiment included Co. B of this city during the Spanish American War. The reunion will be held in Tipton on August 19 with as many members as possible attending and expecting a great time.

160Th I. V.I Tipton

A Bluffton Citizen Praises Doan's Kidney Pills

Mrs Herbert Stout of 619 West Wiley Avenue credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving a year long back ache and kidney discomfort after buying at Chas C Deam's drug store. She says the pills did a world of good and urges buyers to remember the name and buy only Doan's from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Bluffton Union Herbert Stout Drayman West Wiley Avenue Dorn Chas. C. Deam Doan Foster—Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.S

Estate of Jacob Stroop auction notice in Indiana

By order of the Wallacontt Court Indiana executors offer for private sale the southwest half of section 30 township 27 north range 12 east and part of the southeast quarter section 30 township 27 north range 12 east excluding ten acres William W McBrion executor Dailey Simmons Dalley lawyers announce sale in Wells County property details appear in the notice.

Jacob Stroop Walla Jacob Wells Circuit Court Wells County Indiana Smith & Smith Bluffton Npt J. H. C. Satrin

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