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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
2
The notice explains how to discontinue paper delivery and correctly request a change of address. It stresses that the bulletin should be sent only to the ordered recipient and requires including both old and new addresses for any address update.
Carroll PD criticizes Labor Commissioner Wright for biased methods in cost of living tables. He argues 200 quotations weighted equally distort reality by misbalancing items like clothing and food and misrepresenting declines and increases in nutmegs, soda, pork and beans, matches, screws, and steel billets.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Sentinel remarks that exigencies of Republican politics at the time would produce strange official and unofficial phenomena, and asserts such reports lack value.
Ed Beers and John Alexander faced assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons charges after a Monday evening altercation on Market Street. Alexander pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and fined. Beers asks for trial next Friday. Witnesses described a gun being flashed and a scuffle ending with police taking the weapon.
Memorial Day events proceeded with the G A R Relief Corps Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps leading a procession to the old cemetery. Floral and flag ceremonies honored fallen soldiers at Fairview and Col James Plessinger's grave. Speeches by M M Justus Col J B McDonald Gen J Gardiner and Rev Warner followed prayers and a religious service at the Christian church.
A rain spoiled a planned picnic at Priliman and Miss Blanche Dailey offered her home for the evening. The girls brought baskets and dined, then played games and music. They rode the Interurban to Poneto and back, with attendees including Mary Tribolet and Ethel Fetters among others.
Wirley Lamm received a Reading Pa paper recounting the Hains Reformed church at Wirley Lamm’s boyhood home. Built by command of King George in 1766, it grew and was rebuilt in 1844, with King George’s name removed from the entrance tablet. A 1878 addition preceded Tuesday’s pipe organ dedication replacing the 1828 instrument.
Invitations issued today for the wedding of Miss Esther Sixbey and Archie Cook. The ceremony will be June 14 at 7 30 PM in the Presbyterian church with Rev Hicks officiating. It will be invitation only and about 250 notices were issued. A reception at the Sixbey home will follow for about 100 guests.
Why do you suffer longer when a cure can be had so certainly and so cheaply. Push-Kuro cures nervous, blood, liver, kidney and stomach disorders, rheumatism, catarrh and general debility. Illustrated booklet and free medical advice offered. Write at once.
The Clover Leaf Railroad will start a new policy tomorrow by separating its passenger and freight operations. W L Ross is named general passenger agent with Toledo headquarters, coming from the Illinois Indiana Iowa line where he served as division passenger agent.
The article explains a new law delaying squirrel hunting start to August first, extending protections for young squirrels. It notes the period runs from August first to January first with five months of allowed hunting and cites possible fines for violations.
A notice warns hunters that possessing a squirrel before the legal time may incur a $10 fine plus up to ten days in county jail. Game wardens are patrolling the county and observers are urged to follow the law strictly.
William Engeler completed a trade moving his West South Street property to Jesse Samuels in Pennville for an eight room brick house. Samuels plans to rent the Bluffton property now occupied by Frank Shigley and his wife. Engeler will oversee local elevators and will reside in Pennville once operations begin.
The Reiffnburg W C T U met at Mrs Nixson's home last Thursday for an interesting session. The group plans to meet again in two weeks on June 9 with Mrs Fred Carnall. Cora Carnall serves as secretary and invites all attendees.
On Sunday June 5 1904 the Lake Erie and Western Railroad runs a cheap excursion to Indianapolis Ind. A special train departs Bluffton at 649 a m with fare 1265 dollars offering an opportunity to visit friends.
A period newspaper pitch urges mothers to keep in good health for children and claims Dr. Boschee's German Syrup cures lung throat and bronchial troubles, including coughs and congestion. It promises instant relief and easy expectoration, with trial and large bottles available at Deam's drug store.
Members of the Encampment of the Odd Fellows met at the hall Friday evening and initiated two candidates. An enthusiastic session followed with plans for busy weeks ahead. Officers elected include Chief Patriarch Aaron McKissick High Priest George Rinear Senior Warden William Wasson Junior Warden Charles Mickley Bernice Nelson Kellogg.
The fragment reports a small civil matter involving Lee va. Hardwidge and Poneto for a $30 account balance. No clear outcome or parties beyond those names is provided in the readable text.
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