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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1904

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Vitona Promises Health Through Arrona Cure Claims

A regional health ad touts Urroxa as a fast acting cure for impaired blood flow and weakness. It features testimonials from Mia Ray Jackson of Bellaire Ohio praising Arrona for rejuvenation and reduced suffering, with pricing of one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars.

Mia Ray Jackson Bellaire Ohio Viroxa Yrrona Tae Wvrrona Co Coshocton ,O

Newspapers Split Over Cromer Campaign in District Race

The Muncie Morning Republican and Anderson Herald face questions of honesty as they weigh endorsing Cromer or supporting Democratic nominees. The editors are urged to honor readers and their own reputations by backing the Democrats if they opposed Cromer, or risk being accused of cravenness.

Congress Nan Cramer Muncie Republican Sheet Anderson Herald Cromer Democrates Ong Pepars Cromer-Dunlap

Chamberlain’s Remedy Widely Sold in Hamilton Iowa

J Williams proprietor of Hamilton Drug Co says Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is practically the only remedy he sells for cramps diarrhoea and colic as it never disappoints. For sale by Davenport Ehtle.

BP. J. Williams Hamilton Drug Co Hamilton Iowa Chamberlain Davenport & Ehtle

Pat Addington Returns From California Trip

Pat Addington, just back from California, visited town Saturday with samples of large grapes and a fruit resembling an orange called grape fruit. He traveled about two months, came home via Texas, and feels refreshed from the trip.

Pat Addington California Addington Texas

To Cure a Cold In One Day Propaganda Slogan

A vintage advertisement promises quick cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims refunds from druggists if it fails and features Grove’s signature on each box.

KW. Grove

Naval Academy entry opens for Eighth district cadet

George WW Cromer seeks a candidate from the Eighth district for Annapolis. Examinations are set for April 19 and June 21, open to ages sixteen to twenty one. Navy needs officers and the academy preparatory school offers practice. A midshipman earns 600 dollars yearly plus meals, fuel and light, at government expense.

George WW. Cromer Nake Annapolis Navy Naval Academy Utton Harry Shoemaker

C B C to Hire Greek Labor For Interurban Project

A firm plans to employ 50 Greek workers who have completed the roadbed for the Aurora Elgin & Chicago interurban line. They will come to the city to perform construction on the new line and camp along the right of way. The workers are skilled, disciplined, and work under the native boss supervised by the company.

Aurora, Elgin & Chicago

Proper Treatment of Pneumonia

A health note advises against self treatment for pneumonia and urges consulting a physician. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia from colds or grip and is used by physicians with good results. Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use in practice. Sold by Traven port or Fe

Chamberlain W. J. Smith Sanders, Ala Travenport

Mail Delivery Charge Sparks Rural Contract Debate

Officials at the post office department discuss replacing free rural delivery with contracted service to save costs and boost efficiency. Congress must consent, echoing earlier proposals by Eugene Lond. Supporters seek higher carrier salaries while requiring exclusive government service.

Post Ofice Department Congress Aystem Eugene F. Lond California House Committee On Post

What is Life Life Pill Ad from Deam's Drug Store

A vintage style ad claims life questions answered by Dr Kings New Life Pill. It promises gentle relief and warns misuse leads to pain and organ damage with quick adjustment claims. It lists a price of 25 cents and locates at a Deam's drug store.

Petroleum Aims for Mill Elevator and Depot Upgrades

Petroleum plans to spend more than a thousand dollars to buy a combined elevator and grist mill this spring and summer. The town will gain improved depot facilities and shipping access by September, with rumors of a new drug store and expanded local businesses.

Tno Bluffton Camden C. B Petroleum

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised Worldwide For Cures

An early 20th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as superior to all salves and balms for cuts corns burns boils sores ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions with guaranteed results.

Notice of Ditch Sale in Wells County Indiana

The Wells County drainage commissioner will sell the Morrison ditch in Jackson township to the lowest bidder on March 16 1944 at the county surveyor's office Bluffton Indiana. Bidders may contract for stations equal to their assessed benefits at the same rate as the lowest bidder. Specifications available in Bluffton. Sale starts at 10 a m. D O North superintendent and commissioner of drainage.

Wells County Indiana Wells Circuit Jackson Township State of Bluffton D. O. North

Ditch Sale Noted in Wells County Indiana

Notice of a Curry ditch sale in Jackson township Wells county Indiana to be held March 17 1904 at the Wells county surveyor office. Sale to lowest responsible bidder. Witness by March 1 1904.

Osborne murder transcript nears 1000 pages complete

Court reporter Hubert DeVoss says he finished about 600 pages of shorthand evidence in the Joseph Osborne murder case and expects to exceed 1,000 pages. Judge Mrwin delays ruling on a new trial until the stenographer completes work, with sixty days for appeal after court records are filed.

Hubert DeVoss Joseph Osborne Mrwin Decatur Journal

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Wells County Indiana

Mary A Sharpe mortgaged to Indiana for school funds on January 15 1899 and has failed to pay interest for multiple years. Auditor Clement S Brineman will sell at public auction on March 28 1904 at the Wells County Court House door in Bluffton at 11 00 a.m. Lots 39 and 40 in Townley and Silversmith addition to the City of Bluffton. One third cash and four equal annual installments with interest per cent per year.

Mary A Sharpe Indiana Mary A. Sharpe Wells County Court House Bhiltton Clement S. Brineman

Green's August Flower Promises Healthier Liver and Spirits

A vintage advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the cure for dyspepsia and a healthier liver. It claims over thirty-five years as a household remedy with trial bottles for 25 cents and regular sizes at all druggists, linking liver health to feeling buoyant and optimistic.

Kentucky Blue Grass

Convention City Chosen For Congressional Meeting

The district congressional committee met in Marion with six county chairmen and many workers. They fixed the convention date for Peru on Tuesday March 29 after a tie vote and a prior proposal for March 20.

Marion Welresdig Owas Ha Counry Neal Ander Peru Backford Grant Miami County Cass Huntington Wabash

Notice to heirs creditors in Hole estate Wells County

In the Wells Circuit Court February term 1904 notice is given that J W McKinney as administrator has filed final account and vouchers for Bridget Hole deceased. A March 19 1904 examination date is set for heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness Clerk Hugh D Studabaker. Bluffton Indiana. Sturgis Stine attorneys. 9-3

Bridget Hole Wells Circuit Court W. ‘McKinney Said Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana Hugh D. Studabaker Sturgis William Miller John I. Miller Saaid Circuit Court Saird Said Wells Hugh Dpd Studabaker Sturgis & Stine

Fearful Odds Against Him

An elderly soldier, J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio, suffers kidney disease and destitution. He finds relief after using Electric Bitters, claiming the remedy sets him on the road to recovery and improves liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints. Sold by Chas. Deam, druggist, with 50 cents price.

Hedridden J. J. Havens Versailles Chas Deam Drugetst

Keystone Plans New Waiting Room and Restaurant

Keystone will build a new waiting room and restaurant about one square north of the current stopping place, half a block east of the Lake Erie depot. The old Ithea dance hall is being remodeled to accommodate interurban patrons, who now must wade through mud to board the car, a condition worse than at Montpelier.

Keystone Lake Erie Tom Ithea Montpelier

Low Settlters Rates Land of Cheap Homes

Dates listed for rail fare promotions are Jan 19 Feb 2 16 Mar 1 15 Apr 5 19. The rate is a little more than half fare one way or round trip. Text promotes homeseekers to move to the Southwest with cheap land from 5 to 25 dollars per acre and asks readers to write for costs and maps.

Southwest O, Schaefer BE. W. le Ruaume G. P T. A St. Louis Texas Amarillo Quanah Vernon Brownwood Brady San Angelo San Antonio Toustin Galveston Corpus Christi Rockport Alice Kerrville Cotton Belt BE. W. Labeaume

Boy on Wild Ride for King's New Discovery

A man from Leasville Indiana endured asthma while family feared death. He traveled 18 miles with his son to obtain Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports instant relief and nightly sleep, praising the medicine for lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50 and 1.00 trial bottles free at Olasti.

Olasti

Estate of William Miller to Wells Circuit Court

John I. Miller executor seeks final settlement of William Miller estate in Wells Circuit Court on March 19 1904. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. February 27 1904. Hugh D P Studabaker Clerk. Sturgis and Stine Attorneys.

Rock Creek Township Railroad Election Notice 1904

Notice to qualified voters of Rock Creek township Wells county Ind that polls reopen March 28 1904 to vote on aiding the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad with ten thousand dollars official seal February 24 1904 Auditor Clement S Brineman Wells County.

Rock Creek Township Wells County Ind Board of Commissioners Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago Railroad Clement 8 Brineman

Executor appointed for Oscar F Sutton estate in Wells county Indiana

Jacob W. Goodyear has been named executor of the estate of Oscar F. Sutton, deceased, residing in Wells county Indiana. The estate is described as probably solvent.

Jacob W. Goodyear Oscar F. Sutton Wells County Ind

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