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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
3
A local sale offers striped lawns linen and muslin at 5 to 8 cents per yard. Mercerized waistings dresses gowns skirts and underskirts priced from 24 to 98 cents. Shoes for ladies men and boys marked from 1.00 to 2.00. Monarch lawn mower advertised at 2.48.
W W Weisell announces the excursion for Ohio and Indiana old settlers may not start before the first Tuesday in October. The trip, usually leaving Kings in Uniondale and Decatur on the last Tuesday in September, may be delayed due to late harvests. A meeting will be scheduled to finalize plans and arrange transportation with the Chicago & Erie. William Lipkey of Union township leads the association.
Six hundred Annapolis students began a month long cruise across Chesapeake Bay along the Atlantic coast then to Gardner's Bay. The coast squadron includes the Florida Arkansas Nevada Massachusetts Hartford and six torpedo boats under Admiral Sanots.
John Crum and family arrived home from Story Lake near HelInd after a several day outing. Crum brought home about fifty pounds of fine blue ndt fish and other varieties, noting the trip was enjoyable and the fishing good.
County Superintendent A R Huyette announced the Wells County Teachers Institute will run August 29 to September 2 in the circuit court room. Instructors include W W Parsons president of the Indiana State Normal at Terre Haute and J Rollin Shoanaker of Stanford, plus O B Robinson who will direct music. Attendance shines with about 180 expected. county enrollment nears 140 teachers. Reading circle books priced at 75 and 85 cents, two items total 20 cents less than last year.
John Watts former Marion city clerk once from Bluffton faced embezzlement charges for $6,772.50 in 1898. Indicted by Grant county grand jury after retirement, Watts was linked to liquor license fees and pool table taxes. bondsmen not held since the misappropriated funds were outside his official duties.
County commissioners ordered sixteen gravel road petitions this year and expect more. Farmers push for roads to ease travel, with most projects under three miles, linking pikes and filling gaps while gravel supply from C B & G C may lower costs.
Sylvanus B. Nickum, once famed for a failed perpetual light project from Logansport, is back in the city living with a friend. A skilled machinist, he ran repair shops and built a venture that drew stock from many, though the light proved unworkable and lawsuits were threatened but not filed. He later moved to Michigan before returning home.
James Moussina arrested in Warren on suspicion of stealing 350 dollars worth of diamonds from the Warren hotel. An affidavit charges Moussina with grand larceny. authorities suspect a second man acted as an agent.
Mary West sues her husband for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The case was filed here from Blackford county with Dailey Simmons and Dailey representing Mrs. West. The report notes most filings in the past year involve wives as plaintiffs and accusations of cruelty or abandonment.
R. D. Dewey of Sturgis Michigan, a seasoned salesman, enticed Adams county farmer Hunter into a deal for twelve steam cookers at 75 dollars each. Hunter sought legal advice and canceled, learning he had been bribed. Neighbors warn him to trade at home as more suckers never learn.
Kokomo Indiana born jockey Tod Sloan arrived in New York from London seeking a restrained turf comeback. He appears older and wiser, shunning former flashy attire, and aims to prove himself again on American tracks. Miss Cora and Nellie Nelderhouser visited Linn Grove with friends.
Bluffton dealers are paying 23 cents per pound for wool, a high price that draws wool from up to thirty miles away but keeps receipts low. Local traders doubt further increases this year, while cold weather and delayed shearing cut supply. Fewer sheep nationwide contribute to a shorter crop, though receipts may rise with improved weather.
Complaints to Dr. Cheney, city health officer, allege hogs kept in the city violate ordinances. Notices will be issued to remove the animals or a nuisance case will be pursued. Hog prices rose to about four and a half to four and three quarters cents a pound with expectations of further gains if receipts increase.
Clover Leaf routes announce summer and fall excursion fares to multiple events and destinations. Listings include Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Boston Aus 14 20 1904 Baptist Young People’s Union International convention in Detroit July 7 10 1904 with round trip add on fare, Knights of Pythias Biennial encampment in Louisville Aug 16 29 1904, and Democratic National convention in St Louis July 6 1904 with tickets on sale July 2 6. Also Colorado Utah tours with summer sale to Toledo G P A W L Ross. Return limits and sale dates specified.
The Banner offers readers a free Wells county Food map with no cost involved. The paper promotes the giveaway and invites people to inquire about obtaining a map.
A promotional travel notice invites readers to ride the Nickel Plate line next Sunday for a 100 mile round trip at $1.00 per person when traveling in groups of five or more. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
Dr P L Robison was informed last Friday of the death of his father in law Dr B Merriman in South Whitley. Mrs Robison had been at her father's bedside for some time. Mr Robison and son Homer left Saturday for the funeral held Sunday.
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