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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
4
Tomorrow brings two special trains for excursionists. The Liberty Center Sunday school trip to Lafayette will depart from Clover Leaf station shortly after dawn. The Lake Erie Muncie Conservatory of Music excursion to Rome City leaves around 8 a.m. with low rates for a day trip.
Rev J H String of First Reformed Church in Bluffton has been asked to lead a new church being organized in Indianapolis. He has given satisfaction in Bluffton, and parishioners hope he remains. String did not state his intent to accept the call.
Rev. C. Fenwick Reed is at Huntington delivering lectures including an illustrated talk for church workers. He spoke last Sunday and led a service in which 103 members joined the church, a result of revival efforts during winter and early spring.
Viewers appointed to inspect the Bheaddock free gravel road began their duty with David Matlack William Baker and A D Taylor selected. John Christ accompanied them to set stakes marking the start of their task in his first such trip.
Mrs. F. H. Weir will travel to Cherrydale, Kansas tomorrow to join her husband, who has sought a new home location. Mr. Weir, a portrait artist long active in the city, has decided to settle in Cherrydale after his search.
The circus war between the trust giants and independents targets John Robinson. Barnum’s show trails Robinson through the western states, with other big circuses planned to follow in sequence along his route.
Harry Studabaker continues to improve after appendicitis surgery. He gains strength daily and is expected to be back around society soon.
Erie railroad announces a Sunday excursion to Chicago and return for 1.25. Special train leaves Kingsland at 6 25 A M arriving in Chicago at 10 45 A M. Return train departs Chicago at 6 30 P M. For more information contact Erie agents.
A playful regional language piece features a Bordeaux chemist and Bordeaux inspired phrases about kissing and beaux. The spoof text echoes comic wordplay and theatrical rhythm, sparking reader amused reactions in the Indianapolis Journal.
John Ratliff was up town on crutches, the first time since he fractured his left knee cap in three places after slipping on a banana peel on show day. Doctors hold out little hope of a stout leg again, with the ligament torn from the patella and unlikely to knit. He may walk with a cane but cannot perform hard work. he bears the affliction with patience.
Cress and Beavers bought L. C. Hughes one third share, continuing operations at the same stand. The trio had been together about three years and built a steady business in their line. Decatur Democrat.
About 20 percent of young men failing naval academy physicals are due to tobacco use causing irregular heartbeats. Physicians now describe tobacco heart as a tobacco related condition, warning that excessive smoking can permanently injure heart function before one becomes a cigarette fiend.
Pennsylvania railroad workers win relief from tight coats as Superintendent J B Baker allows conductors and brakemen to leave coats open on hot days. The clash followed flaring lapels and a committee's approach to the general manager, ending with the surrender of officials.
Women packing for the fair favor a walking skirt and multiple shirt waists, with few taking a second skirt. They vote down carrying a thin gown, allowing one or two white lingerie waists for evening wear, often featuring blue accents to reinforce a uniform look.
A city foreman at a factory gathered a crew to load merchandise and warned them to work slow and steady. The factory owner unexpectedly appears and adds the instruction to take it steady but not too darn slow, startling the workers and altering the tone of the briefing.
Chicago markets fell today after heavy profit taking on last week’s accumulations. Cattle receipts reached 6000 with steady demand, sheep at 5000 with weakness, and hogs at 12000 including 2385 held overs with price ranges from 5.00 to 5.80. A Board of Trade price range table was reported via A L Higdon’s private wire with July wheat showing notable values.
A collection of quips on education work and gender norms. A woman withdrawing from a whist game faces social scorn similar to a winning man at a poker table. A minister is joked as best company before appendectomy or liver surgery. A Bluffton woman seeks a lawyer over neighbor talk. lawyer charges ten dollars for advising against suit. A candidate laments low public interest in his affairs.
A compact page of humorous epigrams on marriage gender roles and social foibles. The piece riffs on matrimony pretenses, wives' ways, and the paradoxes of male pride, with playful digs at female temper and changeable names. The tone resembles a tongue in cheek social column from a vintage newspaper.
Loreal stock dealers fear buying live stock amid the present strike in the stock yards. Rumors grow daily as the strike drags on, limiting shipments from the Ineal markets. Dr Mears, who left town unpaid last summer, resurfaces in Ohio and is nabbed by police while attempting to extort eyeglass orders.
Dun s Review reports six months in 1904 saw 6 214 commercial insolvencies totaling 76 490 909 dollars. First half 1893 had 5 628 failures and 66 797 260 dollars. Manufacturing suspensions 1 468 at 27 418 092 dollars. trading insolvencies 4 482 at 34 270 534 dollars. Banking failures 59 involved 17 057 176 dollars. Despite a weak year start, monthly gains suggest improvement and a stronger position by midyear.
In Vera Cruz Indiana today the town lines the river watching bobbers as Dr Warner lands a five pound channel catfish. Officials claim it is the largest catfish ever taken from the river and residents race to beat the doctor’s record.
Fos Harbaugh keeps a small tree frog at the fire station that perches on the wagon during practice runs and rests on an iron platform when the wagon is home. Known as Dick, the artful fly catcher will stay as long as he likes, and no one may disturb the fireman’s pet.
An effort is underway to hold a second reunion this year for the 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Harry Mote of Montpelier seeks a two day meeting in September to establish a regular camp and preserve the old organization with yearly gatherings becoming a recognized event.
A Saturday evening balloon ascent under the West Side Merchants Association proved a complete success. The balloon lifted smoothly, the aviator performed standard evolutions, and after reaching the planned height, the parachute opened and safely landed.
A second request for 3000 dollars to Andrew Carnegie is prepared and will be sent promptly. Contractors have been paid 4900 dollars, most stone is on site, and work advances rapidly. Observers impressed by the preliminary structure.
Lafayette McWilliams, a Chicago resident, is in the city on a business visit. He has extensive interests with a number of companies.
Congressman Landis argues the 720 dollar salary was not intended when the bill removing carrier privileges passed and that sliding scale was not changed. Congressman Overstreet defends the new formula as historic practice, noting the 720 dollar cap and 24 mile maximum route while denying guaranteed pay for all carriers.
Marion News Tribune reports a Labor Day committee meeting in Riley hall with strong turnout despite near 100 degree heat. The committee plans to invite Mother Jones to participate, expecting acceptance, after hearing her Marion address drew favorable reactions for her delivery and popularity.
State Geologist Blatchley notes the Indiana museum hosts a premier reptile display. He highlights four hard shell turtles including the snapper and musk turtle, plus three soft shelled varieties and a soft shelled turtle class nearly filling a show case.
The L B W has built a sodium ash plant at Munete on White river to soften engine water. It started operation Saturday at 11 am with a capacity of 50 000 gallons per twelve hours. Several plants along the line proved satisfactory. softening before entry to tanks replaces prior method.
The Hartford area reports a new nitro glycerin plant starting operation on a Wednesday. Workers move from acid mixing to producing explosive glycerin with an advanced acid recovery system and modern refrigeration. The plant features a nitrator, earthen embankments, and a seven foot picket fence, set in a pretty grove with attractive buildings.
Rev J W Cain stirred his Grace M H church parish on Sunday morning prompting male members to consider a vote of thanks and more. He asked the ladies if removing coats would be allowed and hundreds replied yes. The scene repeated at night with the choir also shedding coats and vests.
Jacob Smith, a Muncie glass worker, tests a new fuel made from pulp mill refuse mixed with crude oil. It yields more heat per pound than coal or wood, burns with intense heat, lights with a touch of flame, produces little smoke, and can fuel a sixteen horsepower engine for eight hours. Patent office calls it the Smith Fuel.
The Decatur Journal notes city youths consider starting a ginseng farm after a New York firm's visit. It requires five years before profits begin, with roots planted in soil and a protective roof over the bed. Care is extensive, but yearly crops accrue after the initial period.
The Live Stock Journal urges shippers to monitor the packing house strike closely and avoid market glut. It and advises conservative buying with safe margins for shipping and to refrain from large purchases unless prepared to hold cattle or hogs.
Harry Lesh plans a new residence for Irvin Lesh on one of his recently purchased Bluffton lots. After completion, Mr. Lesh intends to move in and establish Bluffton as his home.
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