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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
2
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The Cincinnati Chicago and Burlington railway company reorganized to build through Huntington Union City Blut ton Pennville and Portland. Articles filed with the secretary of state. Local capitalists back the plan and a 43650 or nearby aid from the township is sought with a $250 check deposited to cover election expenses. Commissioners to set a date in special Monday session.
The legislature advocates amending the constitution to let the body set the bar for legal qualifications. The resolution, passed by the House under suspension of rules, now moves toward the people for ratification after previously failing to gain broad voter support.
John and Charles Surrad of Williamsport turned themselves in at the Fort Wayne sheriff's office on two indictments, publishing a libel and malicious trespass tied to the Lafollette case, posting bonds of 240 and 100 respectively. The case recalls a barn fire at Dr Lafollette’s Williamsport property months ago.
Frank Mann of Kokomo, formerly in Bluffton, buys the Rose residence on West Washing Street for eight thousand dollars and plans to reside locally soon. Hale & Miley arranged another sale for Captain S. EK, purchasing Sturgis lot on Wiley Avenue for six hundred and fifty dollars.
County Clerk Hugh P D Studabaker and M W Walbert push rapid wedding licensing in a few months in office. The clerks arrange licenses and quickly connect couples with a justice of the peace for the knot tying, charging a two dollar fee.
Mrs. Eman Zevina Truffman dies Sunday night at 35 after a long illness. Born 1868, she married J. J. Huffman in 1885. four children were born. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, with burial in Vera Cruz after a nine o'clock service at the house.
G E Gardiner announces a Shiloh battlefield monument commis sion circu lar urging Indiana citizens to attend the April commemoration. A special Pennsylvania Line train runs April fourth to Louisville and then to Danville Tennessee with steamboat travel to Pittsburg Landing. Fare is nine dollars plus two dollars for a sleeping berth. ten dollars covers steamboat, berths and meals. The trip includes battlefield addresses by state leaders and veterans, promising a historic program.
A letter from Craig Wisner of the 10th Infantry describes Christmas observances in the Philippines. He notes early morning church services, bell towers, and candle processions near his camp, along with a festive Christmas dinner including turkey and oysters. Wisner warns of theft risk from locals while praising holiday meals and the soldiers’ morale.
A certificate shows Riverside OH and Gas company of Decatur Indiana plans to raise capital from 10000 to 100000 issuing ten dollar shares. Malta A RR serves as secretary. Trenton Lock Company of Chester Wells county Indiana reports incorporation with 44000 capital. incorporators Ralph J Smith Charles Hf Cia gue and Charles J Clatchford.
Charles Carpenter closed two deals worth 17,600 dollars for his new fuel. Dr H W Cory of Marion bought five Indiana county debts for 14,200 dollars and Frank Cone of Mindlay Ohio bought five Ohio counties for 3,400 dollars. Purchasers start preparations for manufacture and sale of the new fuel.
The United Telephone Company announces it will accept applications from girls who want to work as switchboard operators. The eligible list is depleted and no one is available for vacancies. Applications must be by letter to the home office and will be kept on file for selection and notification of eligibility.
Glycerine haulers pass through Mt Zion with four horses per wagon causing road damage. The T. B. quarterly meeting was held over Sunday with poor attendance due to bad roads. The town sits in a mud hole during wet weather with few sidewalks making walking hazardous.
Sunday morning at five o'clock death of Squire John Gorrell at his home near Ossian due to heart disease. He was a longtime Lancaster Township justice of the peace and a well known figure in the region. Born September 28, 1829 in Beaver County, he moved to Wells County in 1840 and later married Elizabeth Allen, then Margaret Ballinger. Survived by widow, children Lafayette Gorrell and Alma Gorrell and others. funeral held Tuesday at Ossian Methodist Church.
Letters listed as uncalled include I W Baumgardner Mrs Linna Carould Mr B M Keys Miss Ida Mowman Mr AG Schrage Mrs Sarah J Smith Sarah Lehr Mrs Levi Wiseman Levi Neuenschwander A L Snare P M.
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