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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1904
Page
8
Allan T. Russell, a C B C official, returned from New York where he handled bonds valued at 1.5 million for the C B C railroad. Attempts to sell the bonds failed and the receiver may take over. If sold they would cover the road's debts.
A public notice urges protection of children during hot city summers and promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a cure for most Lower complaint cases. Frank Riggs of Franklinville New York endorses keeping a supply as a family safeguard for both children and adults. Sold by Davenport and Ehle.
A Richmond Indiana clergyman who had departed with Miss Bessie Stick has returned home and been adjudged insane. He is placed in the Richmond asylum to be secluded while the matter is hushed up and public opinion restrains fallout.
John Burns and W HL Eichhorn announce a Democratic judicial convention to terminate a prosecutor for Blackford and Wells counties. The gathering will be in the court room this Wednesday at 2 o'clock in this city.
The Banker reported Dr Wilson of Berne Priday confirming an assault on Mrs. Jones, an elderly woman near Linn Grove, by her nephew Reese. The doctor noted her condition was serious but improving and suggested authorities should pursue prosecution rather than hush the matter up.
Mr. Martin Fetters and Miss Lulu Merte Christ were married Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Christ 320 Marion street Rev H A Welker officiated in the presence of family. The couple plan to reside with Charles Fetters 421 South street and travel on the 9 12 train to Warren.
Fragmented ad copy touts Buckien’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for nerves joints burns and soreness. It claims rapid soothing effects and high merit for injuries though text is garbled and hard to verify.
A reader named Mrs Ruth Arnold of Ruth Ind denies a circulating report about hiring Edward Houser to stay home from children's day services at Air line. She says the claim is false and asserts she will give money to God's honor rather than neighborly affairs.
A Saturday morning blaze in Van Buren destroyed four buildings including the Whicker residence, Whistler’s meat market, the Manhattan restaurant, and the James Porter cigar store. Fire spread due to a gas jet, with water supply failing after 2 pm, and residents aided the effort. losses run into thousands with partial insurance coverage.
A local druggist notes a single woman’s endorsement led to selling fifty boxes of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. The buyer, repeat customer for about a year, praised the remedy’s virtues and urged friends to try it through Davenport and Eble in Roches ter.
A Mt. Zion telephone company representative purchased a heavy safe from Marion Reiff and loaded it onto a wagon for transport to the company headquarters. The firm aims to extend its network across the county, promising excellent service as more farmers join and connects with nearby private companies.
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa writes she suffered kidney trouble five years with back pain and frequent urination. After trying five physicians she used Foley's Kidney Cure and was completely cured after three one dollar bottles. A Chicago man was saved when a rolling bill stopped a bullet in the breast. A bystander notes some people go day after day without a roll of money.
Eight year old George Barton on the south side was bitten through the arm by a dog during a fight with a dog owned by McMullen. He received care from Dr. J W McKinney and faces cautious recovery amid hydrophobia warnings.
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman describes a near collapse from illness. He credits electric bitters with restoring health, vigor, and appetite after months of weakness. The ad promises renewed strength and offers the product sight unseen by Chas C Deam, druggist, 50 cents.
Ward pleaded guilty to assault on Mrs Dettinger and paid a 2 12 fine plus costs. He has filed a surety of the peace against her, not yet tried. The feud between the Dettingers and Ward families near Craigville draws local commentary. Ward says he fears harm to his children when passing the Dettinger home.
This advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable summer aid for homes, highlighting its usefulness in summer disorders in children and its praised prompt relief. It urges purchase now from Davenport & hie to potentially save lives.
Fishermen report worms scarce under dry weather and urge invention of substitutes. Ad Halt dug and blistered hands without meeting orders as others share the disappointment and wish they had stocked more bait earlier.
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