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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1904
Page
5
A school board figure shows switching from natural gas to coal saves at least 250 dollars annually under current meter rates. Last year gas ran only at Park school. this year all four buildings will burn coal with storage for about two hundred tons to cover a year’s need.
Dr W W Blackman reported a Monday night hotel robbery in Warren. Cora Roney's two diamond rings valued at 350 dollars were taken from a small case at a late card party. No suspect identified. detectives secured from Huntington after Marion detachment failed to respond.
Tomorrow the C B C will put a train crew on the gravel train to haul gravel from the Pennville pits to points along the right of way. Al Ward will be conductor with Thompson as brakeman and John Flaherty at the throttle. The company aims to ballast tracks and deliver gravel to county roads, negotiating with county commissioners for gravel sales. A.L. Sharpe moved into his residence during the day. County commissioners will complete their term with about twenty five sessions remaining.
A 12 year old boy, son of J P Reynolds, was struck by an express wagon after darting into the street near the 6 18 train. He suffered bruises and a pinched leg piece, but no bones were broken. Driver Guy DeWitt is not at fault. The wagon carried about 800 pounds.
The Paulding county ghoul exhibit clarifies a days old mystery by displaying burrowing animals in a cage before the courthouse. The public paid ten cents to view them and the tale of graveyard grave robbers drew curious crowds.
County commissioners adjourned after a busy term ordering C B G C taxes placed on the duplicate making taxes due next year in spring and fall installments. Liberty township gains a fourth voting place with a new precinct including Poneto. Bridges will receive four coats of paint where needed. Board members will tour Pennville with C B C officials within ten days and Gravel may be bought cheaper. Prison labor on city streets was delayed for a month as the board weighs paying for prisoner maintenance.
The twenty second annual Bluffton High School commencement is scheduled for Friday evening June 24 at the Grand Opera House. The Banner reported negotiations with the house manager to hold the exercises there and the baccalaureate sermon will be conducted by Reverend Norman.
M M Justus reports a letter from Charles McConnell chief of staff inviting Bluffton post members to the state encampment at Warsaw. A Clover Leaf train departs Tuesday at 7 18 am carrying Lew Dailey post members with a special 1 55 round trip fare. Attendance depends on weather, with tickets valid from the 14th to 17th.
The girls played an exciting basketball game last evening with close scores and strong effort. Wind hindered passing, the Reds and Blacks wore color ribbons, and Alline Buck led the winning side 8 to 10. A good crowd attended and a neat sum was raised.
C A Kenyon of Hoosier Construction says weather held back East and West Washington streets but crews will arrive soon. On Cherry and South streets bids were lower than profitable. company may not bid so low again. They threaten Supreme Court action after Appellate ruling and could abandon pavement if contracts are canceled. Kenyon plans new city visit with further statements.
The Gentry organization staged a morning parade at half past nine. Local residents praised the free feature with the notable juvenile band of eighteen youngsters delivering fine music.
Louis Ludlow reports from Indianapolis on Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton, a leading Democrat hopeful for governor. Dougherty favors Parker or Gray for president, notes Hearst’s mixed reception, and expects a decisive gubernatorial statement soon after returning from Los Angeles.
In Bluffton the Socialist party plans its first meeting for the presidential campaign this evening at the Poffenberger cigar store. Members will map campaign conduct and seek speakers, with the group previously inactive and considering new city quarters as campaign momentum builds.
Mrs Lew Starr and Ethel plan to travel to St Louis tomorrow for a roughly two week stay with friends. They will tour sights during the visit. Mr and Mrs Fravik Foughty, residents north of town formerly of Osalan, will host about thirty young people from Ogalan tomorrow night.
A daytime robbery at the Frank Adams grocery store on the west side saw the safe in the hardware department entered and cash between 50 and 75 dollars taken. Mr Adams noted the loss about 3 pm and recalls two suspicious characters nearby. A $10 check from Mrs Grimes was also taken and stopped at the bank. Police alerted to familiar potential suspect.
A committee at the state house discussed a bill to reduce venue trial costs in courts. Current practice uses special local judges for venued cases, driving up expenses. Judge Edwin P. Hammond chairs the twelve member panel preparing the proposal with Judge Palmer cited as a past advocate.
West side residents and businessmen faced disappointment as the Gentry show moved from Horton lot to Studabaker lot after a contractual change. Wagons arrived this morning and tents were pitched at Studabaker, with show operators renting three grounds in Bluffton to accommodate the event.
The State vs Frank Cotton proceedings in Hartford City were continued for arrest as Frank, not in court, faced hurried records check. Accused of issuing checks at Montpelier to a saloon keeper without funds, his prior case lapsed then was revived by grand jury indictment. The Blackford sheriff allegedly failed to arrest him, with plans for defense and possible damages suit against those causing trouble. Phanue l McIntire and Mr Mrs George Alshonne of Markle were noted in city today.
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