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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1904
Page
2
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A new reform coalition led by McFarren Buck Bender and Mayor Mock moved to cut city clerk Ed Elliott’s salary from 400 to 300 dollars and redirected funds to the marshal, prompting questions about motives. The piece cites political shock, wage debates, and references to Roosevelt Funston and others in a critical, reflective tone.
Fort Wayne specialist Dr Younge returns from St Louis and brands the world fair a colossal fraud. He cites extreme hotel and meal rates, impudent dining staff, and warns of a post fair scandal over vast sums claimed. He praises the Indiana building but says most offerings are overpriced and deceptive.
The Wells county board of review met Monday and organized with John French as president and Clem Brineman as secretary. Members include Amos G. King W H Rupright and H E Grove. They plan to review tax lists, correct assessor mistakes, hear grievances, and assess large corporations such as Red Cross Manufacturing. Pay is 3 dollars per day for thirty days.
Early planted corn shows good growth and most of it has been worked. Veteran farmers say the outlook for a strong crop is the best in years. Late plantings have a solid chance, wheat looks thrifty, oats are promising, and recent rains boost timothy meadows producing ample hay.
Charlies H Myers, a one-armed man, was pulled from the Wabash railroad bridge at Logansport Friday by a Mississippi catfish. He and a friend were fishing when the fish seized the hook and dragged Myers into the water several feet below before he could release.
General order from Department Commander announces the 25th annual encampment of Indiana G A R at Winona Lake June 14 15 16 with parade in Warsaw on June 14 flag day ceremonies and urging display of the Union flag. Delegates badges issued only if alternates attend. Comrades invited to join Lew Dalley post 33 and band for a late spring gathering. plans include visits to Vicksburg and a post outing with quarters arranged.
Miss Maude Julian of Craigville Lancaster Township has the highest average in the county examinations for common school diplomas and earns a year free study at National Normal University Lebanon Ohio. Her teacher Sylvester Miler gains a free Teachers Institute session. eighty four pupils hold diplomas, with Union township producing the most.
Judge Vaughn and M H Ormsby opened a four week session in Hartford City with a crowded criminal docket. Prosecutor Burns reports a heavy calendar dominated by gambling intoxication and slot machine violations. The Blackford county grand jury was active as Montpelier Hartford City sports drew scrutiny amid efforts to curb gambling. Bluffton is noted for contributing to local labor and activity in the circuit.
A Liberty Center report describes a so called blind pig in broad daylight with a hidden beer for money exchange through a small opening. The system relies on silent handoffs and unseen servers while locals debate legality and safety. Delegates to meet in Chicago with Major Davenport among them.
At Indianapolis on Thursday the Indiana delegates to the Republican national convention met and adopted a resolution to assess each of the thirty delegates ninety dollars and each of the alternates ten dollars for convention expenses and decorations.
Bluffton observes a strict Sunday closing of liquor sales as distribution is cut off and lemonade or ice cream sodas become the only drinks available. Saloon operators largely favor ending Sunday liquor trade but some evade the order, prompting calls for officers to enforce a total shutdown.
Schley and Dewey, city fire department horses, shed their winter coats and look well cared for this season. Both animals are described as beauties reflecting careful handling by the department staff.
Pennville beat Bluffton 13 to 9 on a Sunday game at Pennville. Bluffton collapsed in the second inning as seven Pennville runs crossed the plate. Oscar Way of Ossian pitched for Bluffton and hit a four-bagger but lacked support. Bluffton challenges Pennville to a $50 per side rematch on a neutral ground, with Pennville to respond soon.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Dougherty returned last Saturday from a California trip. Elizabeth accompanied them and will stay in Greencastis through the spring term to make up missed work. The spring semester ends next week, and Charlotte and Maggie Tribolet will come home, while Elizabeth remains until July.
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