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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1904
Page
7
Bluffton reports its busiest building season in its history with numerous business blocks and at least thirty new residences planned for fall. Contractors note steady work and satisfactory wages as up-town and dwelling construction expands, signaling long term growth rather than a boom.
Local post plans a September Civil War veterans reunion inviting all U S soldiers. Organizers aim for a large crowd of about a thousand with a basket dinner, speakers sharing war-time stories, and events in the Peter Studabaker grove.
Roanoke dispatch notes Fred Aker shot by Marshal George Fields on a Saturday night. Aker left his new wife of a month and was already a widow. He was the third family member slain in recent years, with brothers Edward and Frank also killed by trains.
A death occurred Friday at 5 am near Poneto when Elza Starr, a 20 year old woman, passed away after illness. She leaves two children and an 8 husband. funeral was held Saturday at 2 pm in Keystone with Rev W A Popejoy presiding.
City labor groups call a Friday meeting at the Federation of Labor hall to decide Labor Day celebrations. Proposals include a city event expected to draw eight to ten thousand visitors with business funding, or a large labor picnic in a local grove. Further announcements follow the discussion.
The State of Indiana vs John Stone was postponed after Stone requested a venue change to Mayor John Mock. Hearing set for next Monday at 1 PM at the city building. An affidavit targets George Hogle for maintaining a public nuisance linked to a Liberty Center joint.
Merchants of the east town plan a Saturday event with a monster balloon ascension and parachute drop led by Professor Nemo who also staged a west side ascent last week. Local talent and attractions promise a lively show and a good time for Bluffton residents.
Aged west side resident Mrs William Whitman was injured Saturday when a drunken driver allegedly struck her as she watched the balloon ascent at the west side carnival. She needed medical care after a wire tripping caused a shoulder dislocation and broken collar bone. Dr J W McKinney treated her, but her age and heat worsen her condition.
A brief notice notes an event involving the L. E. and W. railroad on Sunday July 24 1904. Details are fragmentary but indicate a popular local interest connected with the line and the day.
George Huffman reported a missing horse and buggy after Westfall left it tied near Stover's. Marshal Crosbie traced the rig to south of Montpelier where it was abandoned. A suspect with a black eye and a damaged cheek was linked to the case, and the thief may be caught in the gas belt with police help. The reward totaled $15 for the safe return.
H L Norris and J R Spivey bought an Oldsmobile runabout for the K of P building fund. The $650 machine, to be exhibited in a local show window, will be raffled or kept by the winner, with tickets ongoing.
John L. Macey and Miss Jessie Pearl Jackson married Monday at 10 a m in County Clerk Studabaker's office. Esquire M W Walbert officiated. The ceremony drew nearly all county employees and the couple soon left for home aboard an interurban car.
George Russell, who had his eye injured by flying glass on July 4, is progressing without surgery to remove the eye ball. He likely cannot see with the wounded eye, but doctors hope to preserve the eye ball for future benefit. The boy remains kept in a dark room.
Roanoke Ind July 17 Fred Aker 21 was shot and killed at 11 30 pm by Marshal George Fields while resisting arrest and assaulting the officer Aker and his brother Will led a crowd of youths at Richards hall where a dance was underway The incident arose from disturbance and warrants previously issued for Fred and Will Aker The dead boy was nephew of Eli Miller and William Aker of Roanoke The Progress offers wallpaper and odds and ends at 25c per bundle up to regular price.
Lewis Golden was brought to Bluffton from Muncie and lies at his mother Mrs. Ellen Golden’s home in precarious condition. Doctors fear wound poisoning is spreading. his right leg and both arms are swollen. an operation removed his left leg at the hip.
Cady Montgomery received notice from the postal department Monday that he has been regularly appointed to take the place of Lem Bachelor, who resigned to invest in the Van Buren News-Eagle. Bachelor’s resignation was accepted, moving Cady from first substitute to first rank with potential future vacancy allowance for Harry Reynolds.
The W. C. G. U. benefit at Salem Saturday raised funds for the Hadley Home with seven contestants earning praise. Biss Glenna Bierne won with The Vice of Intemperance while Miss Minerva French delivered comic recitations. The program also featured Myrtle Markley, Effie Pence, Elma Romey, Virgie Watson, Myrtle Falk, and Chloe Linn Lew Dailey Post, No. 30, G A R. The post mourns Joseph Kane and Joseph Knepper, honoring their service with prayers and sympathy for their families.
Ed Walker of Keystone suffered severe injuries when a bull wheel rope snapped while he pulled drive pipe four miles north of town at 3 this morning. He was thrown and broke both bones in his leg. Dr. Emshwiller attended and reduced the fracture before he was made comfortable.
Hartford City Indiana July 17 George Gibbison fell unconscious from inhaling nitric acid fumes while battling a tank overflow at the Indiana Glycerin plant. He is kept alive by oxygen with swollen lungs and risk of pneumonia. Gibbison is from Gibbstown New Jersey. The Montpelier race meet drew large crowds and significant business, with estimates of at least $16 000 left by attendees and a fastest half mile track time.
George H Myera and Misa Mamiel Long are issued a marriage license. The couple appears in a civil record, filed by the local registrar.
Public notice lists unclaimed names remaining at the Bluffton Indiana post office for the week ending July 18 1904. Names include Altha Mirth Abner John Barnhill Jennie Dickey Amy Davis Mrs S F Frank Mrs John Grand Ward Lion DeWitt McGrath Mrs Nicholas Zehr Miss Sarah and A L Sharpe P
The Warren Tribune notes a published war date error this year with initial September timing shifting to the week of April 23 to 27. Miss Hermina Wrecking plans to travel to St Louis tomorrow for an extended stay.
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