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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
3
A damaged notice states subscription costs of 1.00 per year paid in advance and 4.50 for arrearages, with misread lines about discontinuing the paper by postcard. It mentions the Banner and urges sending non requests for advance of address to both old and new holders.
The WoC ladies welcome National President Lilian Stevens and National Recording Secretary Anna Gordon for a full day program on Marcel 31. They will host two lectures and a guest speaker, with plans to announce details as arrangements progress.
Public sale announced by the undersigned at residence five miles west and one mile south of Tulien near Smokey Row church. Readable items include cattle, horses, wagons, plows, harnesses, farm equipment, household items, and more with sale to occur on March 18, 7203 at Winnestoy. Specifications and prices available at the factory in Blayton near the Clover railroad. details to be provided on site.
An editor's note reports a blanket remonstrance in Monroe township with 404 voters opposing George Nichols liquor license, signed by attorney-in-fact Fred Rohrer. Similar protests were filed by William Drew and William Springer against other applicants, aiming to limit saloons in Geneva and Berne and continue dry conditions if approved.
Dealers in Bluffton and across the region report a sharp advance in wholesale prices for all dry goods including cotton woollen fabrics linens thread carpet and notions. Increases range from ten to twenty five percent with some items jumping higher due to strong demand and limited first hand spring supplies.
The first called meeting of a militia company being organized in the city occurred Thursday night in the Ridgery building. Eighty five of the sixty six? Dine? were signed as potential members and inspected for muster and physical exams by an appointee of the governor. Colonel Kiger was to oversee inspections but fell ill. Adjutant Martz served in his place as Shy Morte Levertity led the inspection.
The fragmentary letter from Ben Hoover, read by Superintendent Ditzler in the city, argues innocence in turkey theft and explains twisted rope and twine used to rig pants. It hints at Richmond confinement, mock sentencing, and potential transfer to a poor farm due to “mean habits” and unclear circumstances.
An advertisement-like passage touts Doan's Pills as a remedy for female health issues including years long backache and abdominal pain. It cites Mrs. Herbert Stout, a local resident, and claims relief from symptoms after using the product. The note lists price at 40 cents and identifies Faster Milburn Co of Tulsa, N Y, as the sole U S distributor.
The article notes a forthcoming ten cent stamp featuring Daniel Webster with chocolate color and similar design to the old issue. It describes stamps’ colors and the portrait placement, mentioning the delayed appearance of the new stamp in the market.
A two day spiritual conference will be held at St Pauls church on Thursday and Friday March 4 and 5 with services at 7 pm and 10 am. The Whanuel and St Pauls churches unite for the event led by Rev A Zartman J D of Grace Reformed Fort Wayne. Da Antt Tan chairs a medical commission. Welker family provides gospel songs. members are invited to attend.
Regular session held with all members present. Three liquor applications considered for Goiblleh drole Vera Crag Wisehaupt and Alotris oipinsky. Viewers report on Lancaster Center gravel road submitted and other small road matters discussed.
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