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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
8
Ayer's Hair Vigor has long restored gray hair color and stops hair loss while keeping the scalp clean and aiding growth. Priced at $1.90 a bottle and available at all druggists.
Mrs. John Mendenhall aged 60 died last Wednesday night at her Poneto area home after a paralysis strike that began Wednesday morning. She had lived on the old home farm with two sons, her husband long deceased, and a married daughter. The funeral was held Friday morning at the house with burial in McFarren cemetery.
A sales notice claims Electric Bitters cures nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets by toning the stomach regulating kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver and cleansing the blood. It promises benefits to run down systems and offers a 50 cent price with a full satisfaction guarantee from Chas O Deam druggist.
Abe Hesher William Bloxsom and Tinker Sowards met in the county clerk office with Elizabeth McFarren and H Burns to finalize the report and determine compensation for a proposed right-of-way between here and Montpelier. This marks the first legal effort to obtain the land needed for the project. A few remaining strips of right-of-way are to be pursued later.
The Wells county institute will be held in the city from September seventh to eleventh in the circuit court room. Instructors are still being chosen and include Dr. Lindley of the state university. county superintendent Huyette has not finalized all assignments and a musical director remains to be chosen.
State Superintendent Cotton reports total gains of 5 245 children across all districts. Urban areas rise while rural counties shrink, with La Porte leading at 1 260, Marion 1 183, Vigo 1 025, and St Joseph 964. Randolph loses 275, followed by Kosciusko 228 and Ripley 222.
The supreme court reversed a local ruling denying Bettie Monroe pay for nursing Tim Smith during a smallpox outbreak. Monroe sought compensation, bedding loss, and other expenses after her home served as a pest house for 22 days. Attorneys Mock & Sons represent Monroe, and the case returns for trial.
Week ending June 8 1903 list of uncalled mail includes Mrs Linna Covault J D Dyson J Farmly Wm Haym Mrs Joe Knapp Mrs Maggie McCrumb William Marvin J M Parrish Mrs Kennedy Ryan Clarence Strain Photographer Stephenson Clem Tinble A L Suarre P M
Saturday marked the close of circuit court with cases decided and bonds filed. An appeal bond of 2500 dollars was posted in the Hardindorf damages suit. Cotton won 5.13 against Warrick. Barley vs Marion Gas was dismissed with costs. Joliff vs McCormick dismissed at plaintiff costs. Sim Risser divorce suit dismissed after settlement. Morgan won 125.27 against Stine with 12.50 attorney fees. Beavington vs Hilterbrant quiet title granted.
Pawnee Bill's wild west circus in Hartford City faced bad luck with Rain in the Face shot in the face and a cowboy injured by a horse. After the show, Indians drank heavily in a south side saloon, drawing harsh liquor-sale penalties for vendors. The act uses reservation Indians, with strong bond on fair treatment.
The Ossian School superintendent J B Merriman tendered his resignation which Trustee Shorts accepted effective immediately. The fall vacancy will be filled by several named probable successors as Merriman leaves Ossian after his spring term ends June 5. He plans to study and practice law, though he gives few details.
Daniel Jones a farmer near Poneto writes a poem in bed about a three link chain emblem of the Odd Fellows linking Truth Friendship and Love The piece praises fraternal loyalty and brotherhood urging true conduct and fellowship among members and friends.
Lodge members express sorrow as charter member George Dyson passes away. Resolutions call for charter draping for 30 days, extend sympathy to his widow and children, request copies to the family and Bluffton papers, and to be filed in lodge minutes. Committee members A D Williams Frank Kirkwood W L Wolfe signed.
George Dyson was born October 9, 1836 in Hocking County Ohio and died May 30, 1903 in Wells County Indiana aged 66 years 7 months 21 days. He joined the Bible Christian church and moved to Wells County in 1883. He was married to Melissa Nutter and had ten children with five sons, three daughters and sixteen grandchildren. At bedside before death he urged family to live rightly. Funeral held at his residence Tuesday June 2 conducted by Rev. Jones.George Dyson obituary details his family and funeral in Wells County Indiana.
A fragment promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for burns cuts sores boils and piles. The ad claims rapid relief and notes Deam's drug store sells it for 250.
Adams county officials overruled a remonstrance and approved John Reineke of Berne for a liquor license after determining no power of attorney was attached. The decision follows a local anti saloon league defeat and marks a shift in Berne's wet status.
The W F M S of Myers Chapel church will meet June 11 1003 at 2 oclock. Devotional program includes Laura Chalfant Lydia Dyson and Hattie Potter readings and songs. Ida M Higgins presides with Clara Reynolds and Della Showalter among readers. All invited.
A board member said no report of actions will be issued until after the forty day session is complete. In other counties officials schedule special days for tax protest hearings, but this member stated such measures won’t occur locally. She said the courthouse cannot handle a large, consolidated turnout and that complaints come countywide as they attend to current duties.
Seventy five barrel discovery reported by Jake Ehler H Epple from Warren area. The group drilled No 13 on the Kramer lease last Thursday and found a promising well with strong oil flow and abundant gas.
An advertisement warns that blunders can be costly yet promises safe relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles. The copy emphasizes gentleness and thoroughness with a 250 price tag implied.
The store emphasizes giving full worth for every dollar and serving shrewd, economical shoppers. This focus on value explains why locals repeatedly favor the Economy Store, reflecting its success and popular appeal.
A department drive promotes shirt waists from 0.74 to 1.98 with white lawn models, embroidery trimmed gowns, fine dimities and batistes at low prices. Also features linens, prints, Swiss veils, bedspreads, undergarments, hosiery, silk and colored umbrellas, and economical shoes emphasizing durability.
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