This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
The notice outlines annual subscription rates and advance payment benefits, instructs that arrearages must be settled, and explains misdirected copies are not sent. It also covers change of address procedures, asking for both old and new addresses, and notes the paper is entered as second class at Bluffton Indiana.
Earl Mull of Hartford City was in this city last Thursday and disposed of notes to Studabaker bank for 500 dollars. The notes reflect proceeds from a Blartford City livery stable. He then went to Indianapolis and has since vanished, with rumors of eloping with Kate Quigly of Muncie. Hartford City friends fear foul play while others expect his return with an explanation. The bank says Mull presented notes signed by M. L. Morrical.
Large Bethel M I church crowd joins in Children's Day activities with recitations songs and solos led by Rev. Jones and trained by Mrs. George Shepherd and Miss Popejoy. Poneto Baptist reports 105 in Sunday school and a well attended program featuring declamations songs and an emblematic piece. Emmanuel Reformed Rockcreek also hosts a crowded Children’s Day service with a strong program and community turnout.
The text notes a closing impression from a dialogue on the 13th chapter of First Corinthians. An offering of 7.25 dollars was raised for the Sunday school board to support spreading Sunday school work in new fields.
A brisk note of rural life reports many young chickens dying possibly from over wet food while John Robison hosts Huntington visitors. Prairie church gains a new roof and interior papering may begin. Morrow farm barn at Travisville shows strong improvement and Charley Buckles nears harvest finish. Birds threaten cherry and June berry crops. a single robin consumes ample fruit. Tillie Sawyer near the poor farm expects a new barn soon.
Paris Jones and wife welcome a new baby at home. Lollie Faylor and wife celebrate a baby girl. Minnie Miller visited Mrs. John Shady. Homer Martin returns home for weeks with parents. Bluffton visitors John Wisner and Will Milholland families stop by. Women’s social nets raise 21.18 dollars. Bluffton couples Clark Nelson and wife visit. Henry Davenport mourns loss of his whip. A Social Saturday night theft noted. Children’s day observed at Toesin with praise for organizers. A large luncheon honors Agron Wisner’s birthday with baskets from many friends and gifts. Many attendees listed, including Gossards, Beckners, Wisners, Wassons, and more.
Mt Zion hosts visitors as William Prouty and spouse join, Hartford City pair William Emery and wife visit relatives, Lafe Dells travels to Nottingham, Agnes and Katie Nusbaumer see brother, Paxtons of Balbec visit Joshua Alberson, Engel family visit Settles, George Brookhart builds two barns in a week, John Bailey repairs Lem Heller's barn damaged by lightning, Saints complete a week long meeting at Brookhart grove.
In 1902 Indiana saw sixty three lockjaw deaths with fireworks and toy pistols causing forty two. Blank cartridge wounds often trigger lockjaw. Hartford City prosecutor aims to finish June term. nine ty pleas or convictions reached. two quashed. E B McDowell to Bluffton Labor Day. Montpelier to join Bluffton. parade features 1000 schoolchildren with flags.
The Indiana Home Makers Association will meet June 27 in Huntington Opera House. Five counties including Wells will be represented. The fore noon program features a greeting song invocation by Mrs. Wm F Rice, music by the Fahl Quartette, and talks on the value of the farm home.
Fort Wayne program lists Mrs Naomi DeVilbiss and Mrs Ida Hartzell as leaders with the Fahl Quartette. Topics cover farm home economy and a natural kindergarten. Music selections include Millie Mindnich, Marie Kline, Gertie Denny, and Blanche Dumbauld. Children’s Hour led by Mrs Summers features songs and performances by Clara and Edna Smith and Maggie Flick.
In Logansport a cigar dealer notes fewer cigarette sales than last year while pipe and premium tobacco items rise. Cheap cigarettes sell poorly but finer blends move among higher earners. Young men favor pipes or mild cigars, and chewing tobacco declines. Scraps leads in sales for smoking and chewing. Dealers foresee cigarettes fading soon with few smokers left.
Fish Commissioner T Sweeny and US Hydrographers chief Leighton arrived Tuesday to investigate the Empire and American glycerine plant’s discharge into Johns Creek and the river. Local complaints cite deadly acids killing fish. prior deputies failed to stop the pollution. Dr. Harry of the state health board was to join but was delayed at Marion.
Town veterans are warned about an impostor seeking personal records of surviving Civil War soldiers. He presents fake credentials and claims to compile a directory for the congressional library, then asks for money. The scam centers on defrauding susceptible veterans with smooth talk.
A seller promotes a book to veterans, requiring a $1 down payment and $1.50 on delivery. The old soldier pays a dollar and receives a pleasant look in return, with the assurance that he will like the book.
Grandma Michaels aged about 88 died at her son Jonathan Michaels’ home in Zanesville after living in Indiana for forty years as a pioneer settler. Death was due to old age. She was mother to Gus Michaels of Zanesville and Jay Michaels merchant, and William Michaels of Markle. Funeral details were not available.
The Cotton Belt Route publishes Fruit Growing and Truck Farming Along the Cotton Belt a new illustrated booklet detailing successful westward fruit and truck farming. It highlights crops like peaches strawberries pears grapes tomatoes onions melons and potatoes on lands once $3 to $10 per acre now netting $100 to $300 per acre per season. Free copies and guidance on securing a southwest home for the rent paid in the east or north are offered by BE W LaBeaume G P and T A Cotton Belt St Louis MO.
Hartford City papers push headlines about iron pyrite beds under Blackford county. Reporters chase mines to boost copy while critics warn against sensational plans. Local officials face scrutiny as fire department and glass blowing machine are cited in the discourse.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.