08 Jun 1904
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1904
Page
1
On Friday Baker acquired a new horse after a Michigan trade with an old farmer. The animal showed strong speed in a race run with a pony, though the other racer failed to start. The horse, once ill, was sold to Baker and may race at upcoming fairs as his speed suggests potential.
The uniform success of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in relief and cure of bowel complaints in children and adults has led to near universal use. It is practically without equal and is for sale by Davenport & Eble.
The Sutton family reunion will be held at Metts grove in Ossian on June 16 with A. A. Waugh as chairman and Dr. J. Metis as permanent president. After 23 years of annual gatherings, the event is expected to draw a large crowd with friends invited for a festive day.
The Banner promotes giving away 4 000 maps of Mifells county. The maps are described as good and readers are invited to ask how to obtain one.
Lewis Golden, a Muncie young man who had his leg removed at Fort Wayne, is reported to be improving. Neighbors and friends aid Mrs. Golden while she conserves funds. Critics blame medical staff for delays. Dr. Russell argues the fault lies with physicians, while Mrs. Golden pressed a home remedy test. The piece mentions Bromo Quinine tablets and a favorite salve tied to a public test.
Mrs. E Wingfield assaulted Ed Wingfield with an umbrella near C C Sixbey’s home on South Main Street Friday evening. The couple argued over child custody after a day of suspicions and a planned separation, drawing a crowd as the disputed boy was tugged between them before Ed left with the child.
A historical ad claims Electric Bitters can end nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset by toning the stomach regulating the liver and bowels and cleansing the blood. It promises relief for run down systems and unusual aches with a 5 cent price and satisfaction guarantee from Chas C. Deam, druggist.
Judge Vaughn declared Charles B. King legally dead on Saturday afternoon enabling his family to manage the final property. Mrs. Mattie King had sought the declaration and an administrator, Pierce King, was appointed with bond set at 800 dollars. King disappeared years ago while the family lived in Mt. Zion and has not been seen since. his fate remains unknown.
Mr. J. W. Turner of Truhart Virginia says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets do more good than anything from a doctor. He praises their relief for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation asserting no physician could match such results. Sold by Vayvenport & Eble.
County Superintendent A. R. Huyette received an invitation to the wedding of Professor J. H. Shock of the Warren schools in Huntington on June 22. The bride is Miss Blanche Stults of Huntington, a State Normal school graduate. The couple will reside at Warren after August 1 at their new home.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles. It claims a frightened horse can cause street mayhem, urging readers to keep the salve at hand. Available for 25 cents at C. C. Deam’s drug store.
Charles W. Wellman and son, of Sullivan, arrived to begin preliminary work locating untaxed property. Known as tax ferrets, they search for undeclared valuations and typically increase county tax assessments. The text notes the younger Wellman and their methods.
The Doings of Lew Dailey Post met Friday with forty five present. Captain B F Wiley to be mustered in next regular meeting. Resolutions praise Bluffton citizens for aid and thank many individuals and groups for help with Decoration Day events. Post to attend state encampment at Warsaw June 14 15 16.
"Fight Will Be Bitter" for those who ignore Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. T. R. Beall of Beall, Mississippi, shares his wife’s fall illness, claiming rapid improvement and a complete cure after using four bottles. Druggist Charles C. Deam guarantees the product at Price Se and $1.00 with trial bottles free.
Wayne County officials urge replacing the now-abolished stone pile with district workhouses. They argue prisoners should work eight hours daily, noting current idle jail time as a security risk and citing intoxication fines served under sheriff care.
A short piece extols surgery and antiseptics, noting organs removal and repair, bone setting, and wound healing. It claims Cham berlain's Pain Balm shares the antiseptic healing principle, eases pain, and saves time and money for injuries. promotes keeping a bottle at home.
Old time anglers warn bass fishing on the Wabash is nearing an end as carp invade the river. They say carp muddy the waters by rooting in the mud, forcing bass to relocate since bass require clear water to hunt small fish and crawfish.
An ornate advertisement warns of costly blunders and touts Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and liver or bowel troubles. The copy notes a 26 cent price at Chas Deam s drug store and mentions David Gottschalk building a house on a wagon this summer while working on roads and supervising siding work.
The Cotton Belt Route announces The Texas Train with through sleepers dining cars and chair cars. Departs St Louis 4:62 p.m. arrives Shreveport 11:50 next morning and reaches Houston Beaumont Lake Charles Dallas Ft Worth Waco with evening schedules. Write for folders and rates.
Ella N. Gutscher guardian offers private sale of Strawder McBride's real estate in Zanesville Wells County Indiana per Wells Circuit Court order dated June 1 1904. Parcels include Lots 9 and 10 and Lots 2 15 16 with a 22 by 40 foot cut from Lot 15s southwest corner. Appraised at 600 and 1100 cash terms. Purchasers may apply after June 25 1901 at 10 a m at guardians residence. W H Eichhorn attorney.
Sealed bids will be received at the county auditor's office until 2 o'clock p m on July 5 1904 for furnishing supplies to the county infirmary and orphans home for the quarter ending October 1 1994. Bids must meet requisitions on file at the auditor's office 222 c S Brineman Auditor.
A tonally dated appeal urges residents to support neighbors and local shops by praising them instead of spreading gossip or insults. It emphasizes quiet action over harsh talk, keeping focus on home, community, and fair words to uplift townsfolk and businesses.
A promotional notice urges mothers to keep well for their children and promotes Dr. Boschee's German Syrup as a ready cure for coughs colds throat and bronchial trouble. It claims quick relief and rest for the cough racked consumptive and advertises trial and large bottles at Deam's drug store.
Rumor in Montpelier centers on a farmer twelve miles east as the inventor of a flying machine. Neighbors know him as a mechanical genius, and he entered the model in the World’s Fair contest hoping to win first prize. The model reportedly flew and carried two bricks.
Special low excursion fares from Bluffton Indiana to St. Louis and West with round trips to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Fares include $15.40 round trip with December 15 1904 return limit and other options $12.80 60 day limit and $7.05 coach fare with May 17 start. Details quoted for Pullman cars and through day coaches.
Fishing rates to Celina Ohio with return 3.20. Tickets on sale daily to include Sept 30 1904. Return limit 30 days from date of sale. Season limit extends to Sept 30 1904. 16 days maximum at 2.00. Beginning May 16 1904 through Sept 30 1904.
A free city guide for St. Louis World’s Fair visitors issued by the Clover Leaf route Toledo Ohio. Includes hotels restaurants theatres and points of interest with complete information available for six cents postage.
Chicago set for June 21 to 24 with Nickel Plate offering tickets June 16 to 20. Round trip fare includes 28 cents plus 309 area contact for C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
The notice advertises a one day round trip on the Nickel Plate line covering about one hundred miles for $1.00 per person. Passengers are invited to enjoy the trip next Sunday with a pleasant day on the railroad.
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