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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

Page

3

Clover Leaf Excursions and Encampment Travel Deals

Travel offers from Clover Leaf Excursions post schedules for Boston and National Grand Army of the Republic encampment August 5 to 16, and Knights of Pythias encampment August 16 to 29 with special fares. Tickets on sale August 1904 with return options and agent contact through W. L. P. A Toledo Ohio for rates and routes to Colorado and Utah.

Boston Mass Grand Army of the Republic Avile Knights of Pythias Colorado Utah Seat Toledo

Respectable Citizen Wit Witnesses Youth’s Decline

A pale youth on the street with cigarette and a quart of beer shows the ingredients of a first class fool. His bet and inebriated state illustrate a slipping reputation and troubling behavior.

Berne Group Plans New Well On Hilty Farm

About eighty five Berne businessmen form a company to drill a well on the Hilty farm near the old barn site. Charles Wright to oversee the project with shares set at ten dollars each. The venture aims to test productive capacity and potential profits for local investors.

Corporation of Berne Hilty Charles Wright

Owners Likely To Organize and Develop Territory

Berne Witness notes owners will likely organize and develop the territory, signaling forthcoming local plans and community efforts.

Berne

Sheriff’s sale sells two thirds of Green property

The acre of ground owned by P B S Green and wife was offered for sale to satisfy a claim. A two thirds share was the portion disposed of and bought by Mrs. Leah Estabrook who held a mortgage. The price for the two thirds share was $536.75.

P. 8S. Green Sheriff's Sale Leah Estabrook

Aaterlin and T P A Plan Niagara Falls Excursion

C. A. Aaterlin and T. P. A announce annual Niagara Falls excursion aboard Nickel Plate Road from Fort Wayne Indiana. The event highlights a themed trip with railroad heritage and sightseeing. Participants include club members and railway enthusiasts traveling by train to the falls.

Nickel Plate Road Fort Wayne Ind Niagara Falls

Excursion to Mammoth Colorado Delights 500 Riders

Dear Sir Yesterday I joined the ladies auxiliary of the First Baptist church on an excursion from Mam moth Colorado to view the mountains 47 miles northwest of Denver. The train passed through twenty nine tunnels and reached high levels with lakes trout at Teller’s lake and a glacier visible from Arapahoe Peak. The trip included snowballing and panoramic scenes of winter wheat alfalfa orchards and homes. E M RINEAR notes plans to visit Pike’s Peak again.

Mammoth Colo Denver Salt Lake City Ladies Auxiliary The First Baptist Church Teller’s Les Arapahoe Peak Pike’s Peak E. M. Rinear

Cured of Bright's Disease by Foley's Kidney Cure

Robert O. Burke of Elnora New York writes that after suffering constant urination swelling and impaired vision from Brights disease he found relief using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports dropsy disappeared after three bottles and his health improved significantly.

Bright Robert O. Burke Elnora N. Y Foley

Firemen Start Practice Drills For New Department

The city fire department will conduct preliminary training this week on handling the chemical engine and hose wagon. Drills will use side streets to avoid interfering with traffic as members learn ladder work and apparatus operations for property protection.

Saved from terrible death Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt cured

The Bargerton Tenn family watched Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt die as doctors failed against consumption. Dr. King's New Discovery brought immediate relief after one bottle and healing with continued use. The ad promotes 50c and 91.00 bottles with free trials at Chas. C. Deam's drug store.

M. L. Bobbitt Bargerton Tenn Chas. C Deam

Date Change for Final Hearing on Gravel Roads

The final hearing on two gravel roads advertised for August 2 before the commissioners court has been postponed due to a date conflict. A joint session of the Huntington and Wells county boards will meet in Huntington on August 13. Objections to the road acceptance must be filed for that date, with notices published to provide all required information.

Commissioners Court Huntington and Wells Huntington Brineman

Indiana farmer profits and crop profitability study

State statistician B F Johnson discusses costly time and care of planting various crops in Indiana. He notes wheat often yields little profit and anticipates new figures will identify profitable land, optimal planting times, and which crops best suit soil, guiding farmers toward more profitable alternatives.

B. F. Johnson Indiana

Meeting Call Issued For Wells County Sheriff Primary

A Wells County Democratic central committee meeting set for a date in August aims to choose a primary date to nominate a sheriff. Seven or more candidates are eyeing the race, with early August favored. the office is the only one on the ticket.

Wells County Democratic Central Committee

Terrell Shows Small Improvements in Hospital

Richmond reports say Terrell, Melvin Wolfe’s murderer, is slightly better and can eat a little. He has gained three pounds since hospital admission, though officials have never stated an opinion on his insanity. Some expect he may be released by the governor if he regains sanity.

Richmond Terrell Melvin Wolfe Durbin Hartford City News

Wonderful Nerve Salve Claim for Pain and Piles

Advert reads Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for accidental cuts wounds bruises burns scalds sore feet and stiff joints with a claim it also treats piles. Sold for 26 cents at Chas. C. Deam's drug store.

Bucklen Chas. C. Deam

Camp Meeting At Washington Park Offered By Studabaker

David W. M. Studabaker announced a camp meeting at Washington Park starting Sunday July 24 for an undetermined duration. He represents the Church of the First Born which follows the New Testament and has no regular church organization. He travels selling small articles and hopes for a good turnout as meetings will be free to all.

David W. M. Studabaker Washington Park Studabaker Church of the First Born John Studabaker

Erie railroad offers Chicago round trip special

A special excursion to Chicago and return priced at 1.25 dollars. trip departs Kingsland at 6 25 a m arriving Chicago 10 46 a m and returns from Chicago at 6 30 p m. For more information, contact agents.

Erie Railroad Chicago Kingsland Trie

Loan Money Terms Explain Stoppage of Interest

A condensed notice from Ossian Indiana outlines a loan offer with repayment in ten years and flexible payment timing. It states interest stops and no commission is charged, attributed to D L Ree.

D . L. Ree Ossian Ind Baye

Will Pave Johnson Street

Mayor Mack drafted resolutions to pave Johnson Street including the square between Wabash and Market where the inter urban station sits. Residents and users urged action as the area floods in mud, and officials hope to complete the paving this fall to improve traffic and property appearance.

Mack Johnson Street Johnson Wabash Market

Cheap trips southwest to towns from St Louis fairs

World’s Fair visitors in St Louis can take inexpensive round trips to Southeast Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. One fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip with stopovers and liberal return limits. Trains run daily on the Cotton Belt Route. Write for timetables maps and literature. E W LaBeaume G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis MO.

St. Louis Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas Cotton Belt E. W. LaBeaume G. P T. A. Cotton Belt Route St. Louis, Mo

State Encampment Preparations For Indianapolis Rally

The local militia company gears up for the two week state encampment in Indianapolis. They have practiced hard and will depart July 25 to live in camp as if in field service. For many boys this is their summer outing and a mix of work and anticipation.

Indianapolis

Seven Gravel Roads Reported by County Board

County commissioners held a special session to finalize a report on seven gravel roads. Farmers supported most road petitions and objections were heard in the morning. By Thursday noon the roads appeared likely to pass with little trouble, and the board planned future sale of the roads via certificates under the law.

Porter leaves city for Van Buren cigar shop venture

James Porter, longtime local cigar dealer, opens a new shop and smoke house at Van Buren and plans to move his family there in the fall. He is an experienced workman and expects to succeed in this venture. The notice also mentions Sharp's School offering telegraphy training with free catalogues.

van Buren James Porter Jim Porter

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