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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
2
Notice lists second class matter at Bluffton Post Office and rates 1.00 yearly in advance or 1.60 for arrearages. Change of address requires both old and new addresses and discontinued issues require notice to the publisher. Arrearages must be paid and copies are not sent without orders.
A curious Topeka tale describes a so called roller top desk joint run by a "jointist" who uses a whisky bottle in a desk drawer to tempt customers. The setup includes a roller top desk and chair, a liquor glass, and staged front window watching while patrons are led to write and leave a small fee.
A director of the M H F W interurban says limited cars will run from Muncie to Bluffton by mid August and through cars hourly likely before that. Track ballasting on the north end delays remain due to gravel, but will finish by end of July enabling faster trips that now take about three hours to shrink by at least one hour.
Frank Myers and Frank Bieberstine, two youths from east of the city, were arrested on malicious trespass affidavits in Walbert's court. They allegedly pushed a wagon belonging to John Frantz of Liberty Township over a high Reinhard feed yard bluff, delaying Frantz's business.
Wells county farmers report the wheat crop will be the smallest in years due to poor stands and dry weather. Oats suffer slight losses, corn remains small but thrifty, with Indiana wheat crop expected to fall by 15 to 20 million bushels from 1903 levels, aiming around 25 million total.
A wedding took place last Saturday night at the home of William Huffman five routes south of Center. The couple were Miss Blanche Huffman of the Huffman family and Walter Smith of Keystone. A fine wedding supper followed, with music and conversation. Rev. J. L. Olsey of Kerts Center performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Frank Seamen, 26, living with William Dunaway, attempted suicide with Paris Green after a suspected quarrel with Ossian youth Dzekiel Justus. Dr. McKinney saved her with a stomach pump. she remained unconscious until morning but is now improving. Details point to a self inflicted act amid domestic strife and a contested relationship.
John Foust of Chester town ship visited Mt Zion seeking a horse trade. A prior week deal involved a one dollar horse and a missing halter. Foust was jailed for drinking, later paid seventy five cents to release his horse. He vowed to reverse the trade or walk home.
John Waring and his wife and young son arrived Sunday to visit relatives. Waring serves as mayor of Mesa Arizona and holds power to assess fines, preside at aldermen meetings and break ties. He has become a local power, connected with business interests and well respected. He came for health reasons, found the climate beneficial, and plans to remain in Mesa.
Advertisement lists unclaimed letters in Bluffton Indiana for the week ending June 20 1904. Names include Beech Milas Erma Breblin Yost Campbell Mrs Minnie Craft Chas Henson W E Milliner George Meister H C Philips Ethel Rine Kohl L G Shiner Emma Tellotson G0 Yocum H E A L Sharpe P M.
Lem Bachelor, city mail carrier since the start of free delivery five years ago, resigned on Tuesday morning to pursue an editor role at a Van Buren newspaper run with Garth Kiser. Cady Montgomery becomes regular route carrier, with Harry Reynolds moving up as senior substitute.
Anna Bell Dalrymple born October 1 1871 died June 16 1904 at age 32. She married Henry H Dalrymple December 3 1887 and had two sons Jessie Edward and Har lie Russell. Har lie died February 18 1901. She joined Beohmer M P Church in 1890 and was converted two years ago. Funeral service by the writer at Liberty Center M P church and burial at Mogsburg cemetery.
Report from Landisville in Grant county describes a copper bearing rock found while drilling an oil well. Specimens taken to Marion confirmed copper ore, abundant but at great depth, complicating extraction and limiting land use for oil and sales.
The Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvan ia Old Settlers Association meets in Ossian Indiana on Saturday June 25 1904 at 2 PM in Dr John S Metts office to arrange the annual excursion date and elect officers for the coming year. Traveling agent Ju O Enos will be present. By order of Wi Lipkey president W W Woodward vice president Will W Weisel Sr.
County Health Officer Severin visited Ossian Sunday to investigate a smallpox scare. Lincoln Hays of Jefferson township showed pronounced symptoms and was placed under strict quarantine. Hays, with a nine child family, had been in Ossian Saturday, exposing several residents before staying indoors. Quarantine extended to the home northeast of Ossian with careful surveillance to prevent spread. Hays believes the illness began at Fort Wayne on Memorial Day.
Notice for the Ohio and Indiana old settlers association officers meeting at Dr J Metts office Ossian on the afternoon of June 25 to finalize excursion plans and advertising materials. All officers must attend to decide arrangements.
Crateville Giants beat the Grays 15 to 10 as Frank Aman of Magley pitched for the Giants. Orla Pierce, the Giants’ starter, was hurt during warmups and did not pitch. Kingsland Greys led 2-0 before the fourth inning when the Giants surged to the lead and held it.
Indiana oil has fallen to 1.03 per barrel amid a drop in value. The Standard is reportedly making a move related to this price shift.
The Ohio people plan a reunion visit and Bluffton urges hosting next fall with Ossian’s prior honor noted. A proposal to shift the excursion from September to October will be decided at the meeting Thursday.
The C B and C plans two daily trains each way between Bluffton and Portland starting next week. The schedule improves connections and shortens travel, with a test run to Pennville at 4 30 each day during track construction.
The company will not publish a return schedule until the line is completed and traffic begins. Superintendent Curtis has the new Portland Bluffton time card ready for publication as soon as the opening date is fixed.
The Cotton hog case, filed by George W. Cotton against city stock buyers for damages around 28 dollars, was settled Monday. Cyrus Cotton arranged to pay 21 dollars to George W. Cotton, with each party covering costs, ending the suit and easing high tensions.
A J Kindle went to Pennville today in a business trip or to view an automobile. The ad from Stonts Drug Store touts a perfect fitting truss that works thoroughly with perfect comfort and guarantees satisfaction.
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