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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
7
D J Fisher formerly of Rock Creek township now a Bluffton horse buyer says the market is very active and price highs not yet reached. He predicts prices will stay strong for years, cites demand outpacing supply, and notes Russian mule demand could lift domestic horse and mule trade.
The Odd Fellows hall hosts a March tenth social and entertainment to benefit the Degree staff. City band plans to lead a chiefly musical program, expected to be one of the nicest entertainments.
The hub factory on the Clover Leaf railroad in Bluffton’s southwest will accept second growth white elm poles through May first. Poles must be four inches and larger and cut before sap rises to ensure quality.
A Bluffton party of Rebekahs traveled to Poneto Friday night to institute a new Rebekah lodge. Col. James B. Plessinger led the district’s regular organizer team. The Poneto Odd Fellows hall hosted the meeting, eight admitted on the charter and twenty-one initiated as part of the enthusiastic proceedings led by the Bluffton group.
Charter members observe an elegant banquet after initiation as Poneto lodge eyes rapid growth. Prospective candidates may join soon with expectations of fifty members by year’s end. Ladies auxiliary pledges hearty support to welcome new initiates. Members listed include Mesdames Henry Jackson Naaman Dickason Jonas Hedges Sam Henley and several others.
Local market advertises a full stock of meats and groceries with up to date handling and soap available for purchase. Customers are invited to place soap orders and browse additional items during their visit.
A sweeping revival wave travels Bluffton County with many converting and uniting with churches across Liberty Center Blanch Chapel Uniondale Poneto Bluffton and other towns. Rev J A Barclay Rev Mohler Rev String and others report strong attendance and multiple professions of faith, with hundreds at altar calls and new members added in numerous congregations.
Advertises Kingsbury hats for three dollars as the best dressed choice in town. Promotes in store window display and try on of a line of hats including genuine Jne B Stetson at four dollars, from The New Hub.
Frank Zoll, 19, appeared before Judge Vaughn in circuit court to answer a larceny charge for allegedly stealing a gun from Jay Lauentz hauser's barber shop a week ago Saturday night. He admitted guilt but asked mercy, claiming intoxication and bad influence. Affidavits were prepared against several bartenders and saloon keepers for allegedly selling liquor to minors. Zoll was released on his own bond until the April term's second Monday for further proceedings. his conduct will influence his sentence.
The advertisement proclaims Filson Cenbo coffee at 35 cents a pound and promises the same value across groceries. It touts top quality and low prices, inviting customers to shop with J. H. Painter, the Provider, by calling phone 14.
County Assessor French convened all assessors in his office to give final instructions for the spring work. Assessors start today for a two month valuation period. A state uniform valuation standard was set at a recent Indianapolis convention, with small reductions on some property types.
Catalog advertises early spring furniture at H. R. Workman store, urging readers to visit for the biggest stock to choose from when house cleaning begins and new pieces are desired.
F M Redding left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral in Huntington of Mr and Mrs Pressell who died by their own actions in a Chicago hotel last Saturday. Pressell formerly lived in Huntington and had recent work in Chicago while Mrs Pressell, formerly Gertrude Staathof of Waukegan Illinois, is identified with the couple.
The Blufik Steam Laundry highlights fine white color, polish, and overall good appearance in its work. It notes attention to small details as essential to perfect laundry results and reports serving over forty cities and towns for its excellence.
Mrs Jane Park widow of Matthew Park died yesterday at her home of her son in Rock Creek township. At ninety two she was one of the county’s oldest residents and had lived in Wells county forty six years. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the P church in Murray with interment in Murray cemetery.
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