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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1904
Page
4
A dispute on Main Street led to a fight between Judge Ossian’s attorney and a man named Stahl. Both men pleaded guilty to assault and were fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 2.05 dollars each.
Prosecutor Burns purchased Richard Heagany’s 130 acre farm north of Hartford City for 9000 dollars. He exchanged city lots as part of the payment with the Larmoyeux and Lowe agency handling the transfer. Burns defends the deal as sound investment and hopes to win public support back soon.
The interurban firm arranged to meet city council requirements. A cement crew repaired empty spaces around iron poles and cleaned out and filled dirt chains this afternoon, reducing unsightly conditions and eliminating complaints.
A. W. Hamilton will marry Miss Blanche Small tomorrow evening in Hoagland. The couple plans a wedding tour to the Worlds' Fair and a return via Chicago before making their home in this city. Walter will move into a newly built house on South Main Street once it is finished.
Geo King arrived Monday afternoon from Marion where he spent two months. He has been away from Bluffton two years and mostly in Colorado working in mines. He may return soon to attend to his property there.
An entertainment will be given at the Poneto Baptist church Saturday evening, July 2. No charges at door. collection will be taken for the Ida Home for orphan girls. Everyone invited to attend. Also a house for sale with 6 rooms and 4 closets, tin roof, city water, and other features. price via Gyn der, The Shoe Man.
A jailed man in Wells County is a mystery figure he was arrested during the Gentry Brothers dog and pony show. He allegedly stole Harry Nelsons bicycle and gave a false name to the mayor. He claims education and service in the Philippines possibly Cuba. His attorney predicts a dramatic trial surprise.
Richmond dispatch notes David Kinsey of New Castle, executor of the Lewis Kinsey estate, lost a suit to bar the auditor and tax ferret from listing omitted taxables. Kinsey plans appeal to the Supreme Court. Judge Fox dissolved a restraining order allowing Charters to place the omitted taxables on the tax duplicate.
A Devoe & Co advertising letter to Davenport and Ehle of Bluffton Maryland touts Devoe lead and zinc paint as lasting longer and covering more than rival paints. It claims 11 gallons of Devoe can paint an 18 gallon house while offering a ten dollar price to paint a fifteen dollar house, with testimonials from 10 thousand customers and agents ready to prove the claims.
Montpelier shows a swift season with new named horses like Maggie Roup Beef Hat and Atlantic Queen racing fast on a Bluffton track. The Herald notes a fast Friday with Maggie Roup pacing a mile in 2 11 and Beef Hat 2 19 as Atlantic Queen shines.
A Montpelier area youth, known for his mischief, asked a young lady what she wanted for her birthday. He presented a neatly wrapped package that contained a bar of soap labeled as poop, chosen after a misread hint about a gift for her neck.
On Wednesday August 17 the Erie railroad offers an annual excursion to Niagara Falls. Round trip fare is 6.50 from Kingeland Indiana. Reserve seats early for this popular outing and enjoy a scenic trip.
Helen Young writes critic Reid to defend The Veil Lifted and seek honest opinions. Reid suspects a rival engagement with Bartlett, fuels a staged mix up, and later courts Young, who accepts him after uncovering the ruse. Years pass and Reid reveals the deception.
Carl Kraaft testifies on handwriting in a Berlin murder trial. A mysterious visitor proposes a new case with a 1849 letter and later notes, claiming Oberbeck/Herman correspondence ties to a 1852 1857 and 1860 letters. The expert recalls Oberbeck's death and grave events, then plans revised testimony and travel to the United States.
Lemuel Stout seeks a one year license from the Wells County board of commissioners to sell and allow on premises intoxicating liquors at a ground floor room in a one story frame building on lot 86 facing Johnson Street Bluffton. The space is 20 by 70 feet with two front windows and a central double door.
Wells Circuit Court September Term 1904. W H Rupright administrator filed final settlement for the estate of John G Gorrell deceased. The court will examine the account on September 5 1904 at Blaifton Wells County. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker seals the record. 26-31 W H Bichhorn attorney.
The funeral for George Lindsey was preached today at his nephew Frank Hartman’s house north of the city. Rev. L. A. Beeks led the service and Lew Dailey Post G A R members visited to honor their comrade. He was laid to rest in the old cemetery beside his wife and other departed family members.
Baker Boy the Baker Brothers owned runner was today taken to Warren for entry in the July Fourth races. The horse has been performing well and yesterday completed a trial quarter in 22 seconds. The owners plan to race him throughout the summer and he was secured from a northern state firm in a recent trade.
An advertisement offers Push- Kuro for appetite enhancement priced at one dollar. It mentions Dr. C. Pusheck of Chicago as a source and notes prepaid express shipping.
National Prohibition convention in Indianapolis selects a presidential candidate. General Nelson A. Miles has been touted for the post. Frank Wiley and Captain W. W. Angel from this city attended, arriving yesterday.
The Interurban will shift its stop from Central avenue to Wiley avenue after residents and traveling men petitioned for the change. The move aims to boost patronage by improving townbound and outbound service. The United Presbyterians plan their annual Sabbath school picnic on the Fourth, inviting friends to join the outing to nearby game groves.
Local items report the Hebron church conference dates July 9 10 Ald society box social $11 raised Marion Garton and family visiting Poneto Dr Davenport fundraiser barn erected by Sowards Kleinknight Mrs. Davenport others ill visits Wilkerson Health updates include Mrs Masterson Liberty Center and Mr Cowden Dayton attendance at dinners. An ice cream social July 13 quilts auctioned same day fire alarm at church narrowly averted.
Residents along South John Street complain of a peeper harassing several people and causing fear. Police and neighbors seek to identify and stop the intruder.
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