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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1904
Page
7
Fragmentary entry lists gold coin and silver and minor coins with cash items and a due from banks amount. Mentions February date and financial items in a ledger style.
Frank Blackburn employed as a rubber for Doc Cavourt in Montpelier was nearly killed when a rival trainer’s worker shot him after Blackburn and a friend pretended to rob a sleeping man. The bullet pierced the breastbone and exited behind the arm. Blackburn’s condition improved with medical care. The shooter was arrested and Blackburn later released to recover.
At least twenty-five farmers told a Banner representative they favor replacing a city Fourth of July celebration with a monster basket picnic. They plan to come with families, stay all day, and provide games and amusements at a suitable location.
Nottingham reports the smallpox epidemic is under control with no new cases. Existing patients are recovering rapidly due to effective treatment and strict quarantine measures preventing exposed individuals from moving about.
In warm weather catarrhal troubles are said to be dis agreeable and quickly cured by Push-kuro priced at $1.00 per bottle. The ad cites Dr. C Pusheck of Chicago with orders prepaid.
The case against Strawder McBride for assault and battery with intent to commit rape began with a plea of insanity. Marie Wright testified as the prosecution witness, and McBride's guardian and bond were arranged as the hearing proceeded toward a September term in circuit court.
A new oil firm named the Practical Oil & Gas company organized in Bluffton with home office planned there and a Munice branch. Officers include President W. W. Edwards and Secretary R. F. Cummins. The group holds 1500 acres across Warren Montpelier Muncie Alexandria and Jima fields with producing wells and aims for rapid growth.
A writer describes continual strain from financial or family troubles as wearisome and damaging to nerves and organs. The remedy suggested is Green's August Flower to tone liver and kidneys, boost vitality, and alleviate distress. Trial bottle 25c. regular 75c at Deam's drug store.
Workmen at the Indiana Glycerin company's plant north of Hartford City faced a hair raising incident when a painter struck a nail through siding, dislodging a can of glycerin stored inside. The can fell to the floor but failed to explode, though the plant housed more than 2,000 quarts of explosive. An explosion could have destroyed the plant and caused huge losses. The facility is noted as one of the largest and most up to date in the country.
The article describes Adams county efforts to build stone roads with crushed stone layers and screenings for a durable surface. The C B C will supply gravel from Wells county with negotiations ongoing for favorable terms and a Pennville gravel pit visit planned to secure a large purchase. If bought, flat cars would haul fifteen yards each to a dump site, enabling about 5 000 yards daily.
In the prize event held Monday in the circuit court room four contestants competed for the W C T U gold medal. Flo Sliger of Liberty Center won with the subject Wanted Christian Patriots. Other contestants were Marguerite Walmer Della Sark and Olive Redding. Judges were F M Rinehart Ross Stokes and Captain W W Angel. Music was provided by Mrs. Charles Hawker Charles Burkett Pearl Kindle and Millie Ashbaucher.
Alvin Snellenbarger and Miss Zella Gotloher were married Monday at Poneto in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. F. Scherick. The couple, from Liberty Center, were traveling with Ripples show in Poneto. Friends wish them a happy and prosperous life together.
Mr W Le sh expresses heartfelt thanks for a children's day surprise from the Sunday school at St Pauls church. He says the gift was unearned and notes this is the third time in three years he has been remembered.
Bluffton Imperial falls 6 to 0 as Van Buren team of Warren Marion and Van Buren players sweeps the game. Herb Stout starts for Bluffton with Goshorn closing and Tom Irvin finishes for Van Buren. Crowd of about 50 and gate receipts near $50 mark the opening on the new grounds.
The Lew Dailey post and old soldiers train departs at 7 18 am Tuesday with 65 tickets sold and a full car. The group includes marshal band and visitors from Osian and Montpelier, plus several ladies, for a three day encampment at Evangel hall with sleeping arrangements in Winona.
Invitations issued for the Ossian wedding of Dora Happengardner and Clyde White. The event is planned for Wednesday evening June 22 with many relatives expected to attend.
The Citizens State Bank paid nearly 200 dollars to August Guesswein of Hamilton Ohio to open its safe after a failure in the combination mechanism. Guesswein worked from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening with Machinist Littleton to drill through eight inches of steel and jar the wheel into place. The effort revealed a concealed steel plug and no time lock issue, and Guesswein is noted as a leading locksmith who oversaw the Chicago First National vault construction.
Dr C Ly Blue and Miss Nettie Clowser married Wednesday evening with nearly twenty five guests. Rev Payne officiated and Miss Maude Shaft played the wedding march. The couple will reside in Tocala after a brief home greeting and luncheon.
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