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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1903

Page

3

Ditch Case Heads Back to Supreme Court for Third Time

Delia Studabaker sues Trostle over Rock Creek ditch on her farm four miles from town. The long saga began with claims the ditch was unfinished and flawed engineer reports, with two prior Supreme Court affirmations for the defendants. The current appeal centers on Trostle’s report and whether it should stand, as the case again rises to the Supreme Court.

Rock Creek Ditch Supreme Court Delia M. Studabaker John Trostle Commissioners Trostle

Extraordinary Low Rates to Dakota and Manitoba Rail Routes

Extraordinary low fares offered to Minnesota North and South Dakota Manitoba and the northwest via the Nickle Plate road on March 17 24 31 and April 7 14 1903. See nearest agent or address C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.

Minnesota North South Dakota Manitoba Northwest C. A. Asterlin T. P Fort Wayne Indiana

Indiana Game Law Amended Tightens Protections for Wild Birds

A new Indiana act updates game protection rules by adding wild ducks and other waterfowl to unlawful transport, bans January to August squirrel killing, and sets fines from fifty to two hundred dollars for turkey and pheasant offenses. It also creates a hunting license for residents over fourteen to hunt waterfowl Oct 1 to Nov 10 for one dollar annually.

Commissioner of Fisheries and Game Indiana Board of Indiana Academy of Science

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Cured Editor’s Grip Attack

Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York says a bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy cured his second grip attack. He reports rapid relief from coughing and pain and states the remedy shortened the illness and allowed sleep. Davenport Eble sell the product.

Frank W. Perry The Enterprise Shortsville N.Y Grip Davenport & Eble

Degenerate Goat Injures Man Amid River Rescue

Henry Pancake of Peters burg. trying to save his stock from the Patoka river flood, bent to lift a pig when a ram with him butted him, knocking him into the water and breaking his left jaw as he attempted to reboard the skiff.

Henry Pancake Petersburg Patoka Peck Mysteries of the Good Templars Pancake

A Severe Cold for Three Months

A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Ind describes three months of persistent cold. After ineffective remedies from a druggist and physician, he used Foley's Honey and Tar and eight doses cured him. Refuse substitutes. For sale by Davenport Eble.

A. J. Nusbaum Batesville, Ind Foley Davenport & Eble

Plenty of Circuses on the Road This Year

Benjamin E Wallace, a showman, predicts more circuses than ever in one season with about twenty five starting from Indiana towns and most states east of the Mississippi. Barnum & Bailey plan a prolonged eastern run while others will cross the country. Wallace notes favorable crop prosperity and easy entry into the business despite risks.

Benjamin E. Wallace Indiana Mississippi River Barnum & Bailey Mr. Wallace Peru Wallace Rocky Road

Homes in the Southwest advertised with travel offers

An advertisement promotes settling along the Cotton Belt Route with cheap land and livestock grazing. It touts fruits vegetables and timber, urges readers to request a series of real estate and agricultural booklets, and notes special March and April rail fare sales from St Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with round trip options. B W Labeaume G P and T A St Louis Mo handles full information.

Southwest Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas Cotton Belt St. Francis Country Diversifier Coston Belt St. Louis Thebes Cairo Memphis B. W. LaBeaume

Public sale near Bluff ton offers livestock and farm gear

The sale by T. J. Sowarps will occur at his residence four miles north and two and a half east of Bluff ton on Tuesday March 24. Items listed include mares sheep cattle hogs a binder mower planter hay and harness plus other farm articles. Sale begins at ten oclock. Dr Doster of Poneto is dangerously ill at home with lung trouble.

Bluffton T. J

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises World Famous Cures

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted as superior to all other salves for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. The ad claims infallible Piles cure and guarantees results, priced at 25 cents at Deam Druggist.

Deam Druggist

Public sale of farm property near Air Line church on Tuesday

Auctioneered by Jim and Jere, the sale lists two horses and multiple farm implements including a Deering mower and hay rake, various plows and harness, several cattle and pigs, household furniture, and other items. Sale starts at 10 a.m. at the Mummert farm quarter mile west of the Air Line church on the Air Line pike.

Air Line Church Air Line Pike Mummert Farm Chester Surrey W.it. Rissen Jim

Estate Sale At Ruth Neighborhood Property Listing

A sale at a residence located one and a fourth miles north of Ruth is set for Wednesday March 25. Items include a work horse with gear, a Turnbull wagon, hay ladders, a 2-horse cultivator, Gibbs breaking plow, spike tooth harrow, grain drill, fanning mill, log holsters, cable chains, crow bar, corn in the crib, and many more articles. Sale begins at ten o'clock. Auctioneers Jim and Jere present. Aud and Ciara Fousr noted.

Ruth

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