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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1904
Page
5
Hon J A M Adair invites eighth district Democratic county chairs to Muncie Friday at 1 PM to set a date for the congressional convention. The anti Cromer group plans precinct organization to defeat George W Cromer, signaling a strong campaign and easier prospects for the Democratic nominee.
A member of Company B states that all arrangements for the August 11 reunion are progressing well and a large crowd is expected. The Huntington city band will provide music, led by a nationally reputed former leader of the 160th regiment band, as preparations continue despite weather.
Bluffton players Dr. Cheney Howard Marsh Moe Baldwin and Merle Smith travel to Marion to face the Marion tennis club. They were chosen by a local competitive system and aim to improve on their Montpelier results while bringing home a strong performance.
Bluffton coal merchants report an excellent month as heavy buyers stock up for winter. Consumers take advantage of lower July and August prices to lay in fuel, easing rail handling and ensuring ample supply in coming cold months.
An affidavit from L L Martz led to Marion Brown being arraigned before Mayor Mack. She faced a charge of spending too much time on the streets and was found with a young man near the Bliss House. The mayor offered advice and warned of a $25 to $50 fine if she continued, then released her on good behavior.
David Studabaker, a defendant in the Faylor Studabaker case, telephoned from Bluffton to say he will appeal. He negotiates with court reporter Huber DeVoss for a transcript, estimated at about 3,000 pages, a weeks long job. The Osborne murder transcripts ran about 1,200 pages, making this larger and promising a sizable fee.
The city council meets tonight to decide on a contract for cleaning paved streets. Two bids are under consideration. The winning bidder plans daily sweeping in the residential area and twice daily in the uptown district using a large street sweeper.
William Shiere suffered a sudden heart trouble at the funeral of his daughter Mrs Barbara Smith yesterday. A physician treated him for a period before he was revived, making it impossible for him to attend the service.
This morning the Interurban cars had trouble moving and the 7 o clock car failed to turn at the Y due to a weak current near the power house. Later service resumed the old schedule.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church meets Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs J W Wasson’s South Main Street. Members should attend with a contribution for the missionary box. Visitors welcome with hostess Mrs Wasson. Devotions led by Mrs Burris. The session covers Miriam the Sister with Biblical readings and Taoism closing chapter. Leader Mrs Reid. Music and stories accompany the program.
Indianapolis reports Hugh Dougherty has been elected president of the Marion Trust Company to succeed Stoughton J. Fletcher, who becomes vice president. Fletcher will replace Preston T. Kelsey, now moving to Chicago. Dougherty, once head of Mason Trust in Bluffton, will relocate to Indianapolis and has held roles as president of the Federal Union Surety Company and DePauw University board of trustees.
Four cases moved to this court from the Jay circuit court involve the Cincinnati Bluffton & Chicago railroad as plaintiff against defendants Frances Wright Clara Wright Samuel Slick Lenna Slick Thomas Frid ley Malinda Frid ley Evan Robinson and wife. Damages left undetermined to allow amicable adjustments among interested parties.
Bluffton residents flocked to Montpelier races beginning yesterday where quality horses and skilled driving drew crowds. Betting and pool selling were evident and bookmakers earned a tidy harvest as small wagers accumulate. one man lost eighty dollars on a wrong horse while another won sixty five on two races.
Excavation of the cellar under the Beeler building at the Johnson and Walnut corner has started. The cement block structure will serve as a store room and office. J. O. Brown holds the contract for its erection.
Mr Warhart arrives with five performers to stage a home talent show titled Dream of Fair Women. The date and organizing body are not yet decided, though prior engagements in Warren and Marion drew complimentary notices.
The city council may pass a new speed ordinance framed by Mayor Mack to slow Muncie Hartford City Fort Wayne interurban cars to ten miles per hour within city limits. Citizens hope for protection as motormen push dust clouds and high speeds, with penalties for violations. An older six mph rule exists with a $50 penalty, but Mayor Mack favors a stricter measure.
At Montpelier yesterday several horses burst with astonishing speed. The fastest heat in the 35 pace completed in 2:14. The best in the 35 pace went 2:20. Local horse men are pleased with the strong performances and glad they are not in the races.
Hoosler Construction starts five workers on East Washington street to lay curbing as part of the Washington street contracts. The firm will keep crews until the bituminous pavement is finished and the city accepts it after completing surveying and stake setting.
The Gertrude Gilpin family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their mother daughter and sister. Mr and Mrs, WM, Shidra and Sons. Hazel and Lola Gilpin.
Two young boys, ages six and eight, suffered arm fractures within twenty minutes while playing near Grove and McKissick homes. The six year old brake occurred when he fell from a stepside, while the eight year old sustained a Colles fracture while rolling a hoop. Doctors Fulton Spaulding and G E Fulton attended both cases.
A T Merriman letters from Liberty Center dated July 13 1904 praise Wells County veterans for helping found and locate the State Soldiers Home The Ton J J Todd chaired a GA R committee that chose the site July 28 1892 and ex Senator J W Rinear later served on related committees stating the home is a grand historical point.
A party of Rathbone Sisters lodge members went to Warren at noon to be guests of the Warren temple. They will perform degree work and are to be presented with a banquet in their honor after the lodge work concludes for the night.
A ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Lew Edmunson of Pennville fell from a wind pump derrick yesterday morning and suffered a broken back. He survived long enough to be found but is not expected to live. If he survives he will be a helpless cripple for life. The accident disrupted his father Lew Edmunson's travels as he rushed home from Annington.
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