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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
4
An old time ad copy promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a nourishing aid for weak children. It compares the product to a penny in the urn and highlights cod liver oil base, easy taste, and suitability for delicate stomachs. Sample requests and doctoring details accompany the claim.
Fred J. Bippus son of the late Geo J Bippus millionaire Huntington resident weighs a 1 200 000 offer from Standard Oil for all holdings in Grant and Huntington counties oil fields. George J Bippus was a leading Indiana operator who refused big company mergers while keeping independent stance. Fred may accept and retire. the Huntington Light and Fuel plant is excluded from the deal.
The Hartford City Times notes Upland field astonishes older oil men with plans for at least twenty five new rigs when weather breaks. Ft Wayne Gas Co will deepen its rigs over old gassers and aims to match the Montpelier field.
Auction notices describe numerous cattle, hogs, sheep, and farm implements to be sold at multiple residences around Bluffton Indiana. Dates range March 1 to March 11 1904 with sales starting at 10 o'clock each day. yards feature mares, horses, heifers, cows, brood sows, shoats, poultry, and tools such as binders, mowers, planters, cultivators, harrows, drills, and wagons. Auctioneers include Jone R. Sowards Harry Bunn Peter Low erwine Jim & Jere Ezekiah Judd Fred Reppery El tadesh Moore Russell & Tinkle H R Bartram and others.
Notice is given that John B. Miller as executor of the estate of Willisa Miller deceased has filed final account for examination by the Wells Circuit Court in Bluffton Indiana on March 8 1904. Heirs creditors or interested parties must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh P Studabaker seals the record. Sturgis and Stine, Attorneys.
Jacob 881 W. Goodyear has been named executor of Oscar F. Sutton’s estate in Wells County Indiana. The Wells Circuit Court clerk is Hugh D. Buddabaker. The notice indicates probable solvency of the estate.
The note advises securing a ten year loan with renewal options at end of 2 or 5 years. It claims most loans are structured this way and promises the lowest rate for a 10 year loan.
The Florsheim shoe emphasizes foot form and comfort with careful shaping and quality materials. It avoids chemically tanned skins and offers a durable fit. styles vary with numerous options. Prices noted include $10 to $12 patterns, with claims of value under half price and strong dealer confidence.
An old advertisement touts Tiaberdashery offering hats at 2 for 3.00 and exclusive in design. It promotes shirts neckwear and accessories with a motto of Popular Prices for Popular Merchandise and lists brands like Cluett and Monarch shirts Wilson Bros gloves and more.
The final report for the Grand Lodge of Indiana L O O F shows receipts of 2,834,624.08 dollars, a gain over the prior year, and a total membership of 63,746 with a net year increase of 3,760 members. The report cites 6,588 candidates during the year.
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