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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1905

Page

7

Royal Gratis bread and pastry offer from Royal Reker book

Full instructions in re Royal Reker and Pastry Cook book furns of bread, biscuit and cake with Royal Gratis to any address. Ba AL iOS LIAM ST. NEW YORK.

Courtroom clash in hotel corridor ends with affidavits filed

Joe Rose and Harrison Craig fought in a county hotel corridor with eye injuries and scratches from fine gesture. Rose planned to file an affidavit for assault and battery while Craig warned of further whipping. crowd dispersed the duel and the case moved to Mayor Mack on Friday morning. Craig filed a counter affidavit alleging provocation.

Joe Rose Harrison Craf Ald Betty Can Rt Ronee Coridors Craig Tae Reiff Manson Reiff Rose Joe Walbert Assand Leing Mack Provoke

Goodyear Leaves for Toledo to Enter Lumber Business

Goodyear departed Monday night for Toledo to enter the lumber trade and establish a home there with his family. Dwight Williamson will partner with him in the venture and relocate to Toledo, after leaving his post at Williamson hardware to pursue the new line of work. Williamson is noted as a capable young businessman with drive and energy, expected to bring similar vigor to the Toledo powder business.

LW. Goodyear Toledo Tolado Banner Wells County Bank Dwight Williamson Mr. Goodyear Dwight Williamson Hardware

Advertised Letters and Spring Signs in Mount Olive

The notice lists names of letters to be collected at the post office and reports a slave heading factory started at Mount Olive Arkansas by Walbert brothers and others. It notes Ruth Spaulding’s letter from Seattle and recalls spring harbingers such as robins, signaling warmer weather and local signs of spring.

George Thomas Walbert M. W. Walbert Mount Olive Izard County Arkansas Ruth Spaulding Hallie Philips Seattle Washington Miss Philips Arch Philips Eitizens Sas. Safras Imperial

County approves right of way for Warren to Marion line

County commissioners grant a franchise for a private right of way and traction line from Marion to Warren. The route travels north of the paper, then east on Christy street, reaching Clover Leaf railroad, passing Hanfield and Landesville to Milo. Buckeye and Liberty Center lie east of Warren. The project aims to reduce road danger by building mostly on private land.

Tranchise Forca Whiel Starfor Tufston Ma‘ion & Eastern Company Afurion Warren Ties Tine Dhe Tie Mayion Witbashrea RL EL Breed Tme William B. Dodds Union Traction Christy Street Clover Leaf Railroad Hanfield Landesville van Buren Milo Buckeye Liberty Center Marion News-Tribune

Adams Hardware Sold to Cline Zimmer Reed Firm

The Adams hardware business was purchased by Cline Zimmer Reed as Mr Adams retires from active work. Adams previously ran a grocery as well and built a strong local trade. The hardware store closed for an invoicing and stock valuation led by Mr Zimmer.

West Frank Adams Cline, Zimmer & Reed Adams Zimmer Yo Ineer Oepposite Tie Studabaker Bank Adana

Oil Conditions Stir Interest in Regional Prices and Trade

Oil markets show activity with refining firms stalled yet projects underway. In upper field zones parasene base oil discovers lift stock draws to meet eastern demand. February shipments may reach 25 000 barrels daily above well production as refiners expand in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Japan sees 16 million gallons shipped amid wartime shifts. Local notices announce veterinary medicines available from A W Smith and a Bluffton lodge gathering to Hartford City, plus Krell French Piano display with Wells County connections.

Ohio Indiana Kentucky Japan Lewish Anneries Smith Silver Streetc Ars AJ W. Smilth Decatuy Poon Bluffton Lodge Hartford City CO. Hammon New Caste, Td Langie Hammon Wells County

Fragmented diary extract reveals social tensions and fashion obsessions

A lengthy diary-like fragment centers on Mrs Van Styler and Miss Sefton, detailing social scrutiny, room aesthetics, and a college-educated man pursuing a position. The tone contrasts bright rooms with moral conventions, noting modern flirtations, electric lighting, and a shift in youth attitudes.

Mrps Astsdert van Styler Tia Spain Owen Mliss Sefton Parcon Atey Jim van Stuylert Persom Oseevetiany Tike Ber Sheen Tay Peiends Jd Orld Wari Poever Tom Harroway

Templeton reception fuels gossip over Charlotte and Tom

In a crowded drawing room, Charlotte Templeton and Tom Jarroway face social pressures as family schemes, secretaries, and redundant invitations mingle with whispered judgments. Mrs Van Stylert and others weigh duties, rivalries, and impending marriage plans amid a tense social web.

Spring skirt sale with low priced fashion items

A varied spring skirt selection arrives with low prices. Dresses and fabrics include Mohair, lace, net curtains, and border trims advertised at discounted rates. Shoes for ladies and men are offered at reduced prices, with multiple pairs shown and sale terms noted throughout.

Wells County license bid for alcohol ties to Bluffton ward

Notice from Wells County Indiana seeking a one year license to sell bar and give away intoxicating liquors in Bluffton after April 1905. Location described as Market Street area in the original town plat, fronting a two story brick building with specified dimensions and a ground floor room suitable for use in conjunction with no other business.

Ward No Bluffton Harrison Township Wells County Ind Board of Commissioners Gidiana Phitston Indiana Bhufton Tnd Yoom Market Street Reson Flowers

Relatives in Warren Claim of Fife of 7 Rives

Residents of Warren recall rumors about the future congressman from Hingis known as the kid from 7. A letter to Dr. C G Te Good confirms Rives is Alfred Rives’s son. Alfred moved from Hancock to a farm near Warren in 1874, then to Wells and Haineis as the family settled here. The note was written February 23, marking the congressman’s thirty-first birthday.

Rives Hingis Warren CG. Te Good Congressmap Tran Litchfield Alfred Rives Tancock County Jonas Coach Wells County

Gas days are over says Fort Wayne gas official

Henry C. Paul Fort Wayne Gas Company general manager told the board of public works that natural gas is near exhaustion and artificial gas plants are needed to supply fuel and lighting. He urged franchise amendments to allow building tanks and extending mains to cover more districts as a fallback for next fall. Fort Wayne American Gasette.

Henry C. Paul Fort Wayne Gas Company Board of Public Works Paul Anudk Como Fort Wayne

Gnessem Game Captivates Local Boys

The latest game in town, gnessem, amuses small boys who defend it as the best. Players use cheap pewter marbles worth about half a cent each. A boy selects a number from his pocket and the other guesses how many marbles remain hidden. He pays the difference if wrong. correct guess wins the marbles. The game continues until someone goes broke or the school bell rings.

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