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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
5
Ossian residents watched two suspicious men who rode in on the railroad and loitered about town. After two nights of armed patrols the pair vanished, raising fears of further break ins and prompting alert citizens to expect swift action if seen again.
In Bluffton Indiana on June 14 1904 young revelers thwarted the couple Arch Cook and Esther by staging a prank at the station. They used two cabs to prevent the newlyweds from leaving and dumped rice on the train while distributing a circular about the duo noting ages 17 and 15. The conductor complained of the scene as his fourth bridal party from Toledo.
The article notes an upsurge in personal crisis reports from 1891 to 1903, with 3 531 cases in 1891 rising to 8 597 in 1903. It highlights that more women are now affected, and counts notable professionals among those recorded as self-destruction cases.
This evening at the home of M. M. Burkett and wife near Geneva a double wedding will take place. Daughters Ollie and Stella Burkett will marry Elmer Marsh and Orin Grove at 8 40 with a wedding supper and congratulations afterward. Marsh will reside near Petroleum and Grove at Montpellier.
Chris Starr’s suits against Elzy Starr and others for malicious trespass near Poneto were continued as Mrs. Eizy Starr remains seriously ill with tuberculosis. The judge postponed until her recovery and will require Dr. Shoemaker to certify her condition. Witnesses traveled from Poneto for the hearing, but many were not notified of the delay.
An Ossian youth fabricates a wedding rumor about a Jefferson township couple. A reporter prints it, then the real bride confronts him with a slap, sending the pipe flying. The piece defends reporters as informers while condemning the false tale fabricator.
Independence Kansas reports the death of Martha Hatfield wife of Sam Pence a month after their May 14 marriage. She was born November 12 1883 in Bluffton and lived here most of her life. Class of 1908 members to meet at the high school at 3 30 tomorrow to arrange the funeral.
Robert Blair aged 65 was found unconscious on his farm south of Reiffsburg after being trampled by a vicious cow he was leading. Dr Horton was summoned. Blair had severe head trauma and internal injuries and was spitting blood as authorities looked for details of the incident.
In a suit where James B. Evans received damages of 6 from Morris Edris a new turn arises Evans agreed to drop 2 to settle the case but the defendant will appeal to the circuit court Four witnesses testified the ground remained worth the same after sod removal and the appeal will be pursued Edris and his attorneys stated they would appeal this morning The circuit court may act first in the controversy
Yuma based narrator recounts cattle country near Yuma and describes cattle men’s protection of grazing lands. He notes land entries of 640 acres, a hostile east entrant burned out after conflict over pasture, and the cattlemen’s policy to admit visitors for lodging but refuse encroaching pasture. The account mentions G R Shreck, a Kansas native and rancher, his 400 head herd, and a climb toward the Rockies.
The council meets tonight to consider restoring Sid Elliott's salary to 400 dollars after a prior cut. A petition with 344 signatures seeks the restoration, arguing the clerk-elect needs the funds for his family. Also on the agenda is a Johnson Street paving request with brick, to be funded one third by the interurban company.
The June meeting of the Wells County Medical Society held at Ossian drew six local physicians. Dr. Drayer and Dr. Daemling from Fort Wayne presented engaging panels, making the session lively and informative. The society is booming and poised to accomplish much for its members.
Officer John Deam arrested a man who gave the name Harry Brice for drunk and carrying concealed weapons. Brice escaped from the city building during lax oversight and was recaptured near the Clover Leaf railroad. He faced a 1 oclock hearing.
Members of the American club baseball team travel to Montpeli RompEna for a game. Bal.
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