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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
5
A motor man reported a man lying near the C B and C crossing by the interurban track as a car arrived. Marshal Crosbie led a search but no body was found. The incident likely involved a person who lay down to rest and was not identified.
State Factory Inspector McAhee proposes a bill to require preconstruction plan inspection of large public halls to conform to good building standards and gain department sanction. He cites opera houses as fire traps with narrow stairs and inadequate egress and urges more thorough factory inspections with at least two annual visits.
The Bluffton Opera House company is defendant in a circuit court case over a mechanics lien filed by attorney W. H. Eichhorn for Wiley Brothers, claiming $1,450 due for building work. The firm includes John Schott A L Sharpe and Charles DeLacour with John W Terrell’s interest transferred to Schott after mental decline.
Lew Karna arrived home last evening from Danville Illinois and will spend a week visiting relatives in the city. He is now playing with the soldiers home band at Danville and says the visit is part of his regular schedule. He is pleased with Danville and Marion.
John Alexander, driving a horse-drawn buggy on South Main Street near H. D. Studabaker residence, was jolted when a barking dog spooked the Salty. The horse bolted, threw John, dragged him about fifty feet, and dislocated two fingers. The rig suffered extensive damage as the horse zigzagged toward Wiley Avenue and Henry Hichhorn lawn, narrowly missing children.
Frank and John Messner operating as Messner Brothers filed a deed assignment naming John M. Bonham as assignee. The firm, trading in agricultural implements and buggies, had rumors about its finances. Frank Messner reportedly left town last week and a representative handles the business with creditors. John Messner previously conducted business in the city.
State v Elzy Starr and others were to be tried but defendants failed to appear as Mrs Starr lies gravely ill at home in Po Nero. Judge Walbert granted a continuance with no date set, sua sponte pending health status as the fate of trials hangs on her condition. Chris Starr had previously been found guilty of assault and battery on Cal Teegarden.
Mrs William Winters elderly and unsteady after missing a chair and falling to the floor injuring her hip. She was taken to a doctor and kept under nurse care as doctors monitor for complications. No bones were broken but the fall was serious and may delay recovery for a time. Fourth of July excursions announced with one fare plus 25 cents round trip to many points via Glover Leaf route. Tickets on sale July 2 8 and 4 1904 good July 5 1904. Bea agent Clover 8
Superintendent Hutches of the rural route service visits Wells county to study conditions and plan a complete rural free delivery expansion. He notes eight city routes and additional county routes from smaller towns to surround each section, aiming to fill gaps and extend service.
Mrs Worthy DeWitt died this morning at her Stringtown home after a period of illness. She 67 and a native of Pennsylvania came to Bluffton and Wells county long ago. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral at Reformed church Friday at 1 30 p m Rev J H String officiating. Interment at St Pauls cemetery Rock Creek Twp.
Tax ferrets are sending notices to many residents about delinquent taxes and inviting explanations. The effort aims to uncover hidden taxes and boost county revenues, with collectors paid based on amounts recovered.
Jimmy Dailey, famed Marion Soldiers Home veteran, arrived in Bluffton this morning for a furlough visit. He carried pension money and a sizable wallet, depositing most with a trusted friend while reserving funds for leisure before returning to the home for the next pension cycle.
The proposal would authorize postmasters and deputies to open letters without postage to learn the sender’s name and prevent dead letter flow. It argues that if writers printed their name and address on envelopes as the department requests, such trouble would be avoided.
The W C T U at Bluffton will split into two independent organizations at Wesleyan Church. A second unit will be formed tomorrow to operate separately while still coordinating for shared service.
Last evening on West Huntington street Oscar Hamilton drank heavily and used profane language toward Mary Hadad. She defended herself with a curtain rod, striking him several times until Bill Conners intervened. Hamilton was taken to Dr Emshwiller for X rays showing a broken jaw and facial cuts. Mary Hadad and Bill Conners filed assault and battery affidavits.
Bluffton to mark Independence Day as a dead day with grocers and merchants closing all day. Most residents plan to travel out of town for the holiday. Miss Crystal Krauss and Crystal Parks of Hartford will attend the commencement exercises with Miss Jennie Fulton. Dmory Forst traveled to Huntington after James Horrel’s death. funeral planned for tomorrow.
A picturesque home wedding took place on South Main Street with Miss Anna Gregg and Ralph Baumgardner as the couple. Rev D R McGregor officiated, and Elsie E McGregor played the wedding march. Relatives and nieces served as attendants. a two course luncheon followed the ceremony. The couple plan to relocate to Colorado next week.
Superintendent Curtis traveled to Penn Yille to pacify Armenian workers on strike and deliver overdue pay. The delay in pay disrupted operations as the company aims to reach Portland by Friday, hoping the dispute ends when workers receive their share.
A last evening concert by an amateur band on the west side drew a large crowd and received creditable praise from listeners. The event was described as a grand and glittering success with plans announced for future performances.
The C B C announces trains into Portland will run next Sunday after approval to finish ballast and track. Two trains daily each way with Sunday schedule differs. no freight on Sundays. Running time Bluffton to Portland two hours, reduced when line completed. Huntington end work likely this summer. Miss Mabel Leiber of Hartford to visit Miss Lydia Beeler during commencement.
Neighbors say Rosa Seamen faced hardship keeping her baby and refused placement in a charity, while she clung to her child amid employment struggles. Doctors report her condition improving and no fears for lasting harm. Also notes a special excursion program to Toledo Bay and Detroit via Clay route on June 26, 1904.
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