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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
2
The Bluffton Banner informs subscribers of discontinuation due to arrears and requests change of address details. It states the paper is not sent to unaddressed orders and asks readers to provide both old and new addresses with the change request dated Wednesday, March 25, 1908.
The Bluffton Commandery Knights Templar planned Easter Sunday services at the Baptist church with Rev Lester delivering a sermon to be attended in uniform. About seventy members were expected to march in, with invitations sent to all jurisdiction commanderies. Also noted were religious observances for Ascension Day and a death notice for Catharine Beatrice Crosbie born Sept 23 1885 and died March 21 1803.
Mrs W W Blackman and C J Blackman occupy offices in the Studabaker Block arriving Monday. The doctors, graduates of the Still College of Des Moines, Iowa, will begin practice soon. They plan facilities in Bluffton and Montpelier. Deam’s offers kitchen paper at 6 cents a roll.
The program for Liberty Center High School outlines the sixth annual commencement at the First Baptist Church on Saturday April fourth. Eight graduates receive diplomas including Lester Earl Clark Seth Hugo Irwin Aaron Lee Musselman Beulah Elma Garret Joseph Parvin Garret George Albert Dean Arthur Shriver Frown and Curtis Lee Mounsey. The program lists a chorus invocation oration and several musical selections followed by diplomas presented by Prof. F C Waecker with addresses by Prof. D W Dennis Mars ham College and Rev J F Blocker.
Jacob Koenig, a blacksmith, owns a genuine Swiss movement watch with a solid silver hand crafted hunting case. The case bears hand engraved hunting scenes on both sides and the gold hands were made by Koenig’s family. His wife once made water jewels, and the fully jeweled movement bears tiny bearings by her. The watch was assembled and given as a gift and has kept excellent time without repairs.
Lancaster township opponents to saloons organize a blanket remonstrance against Frederick J. Fuhrmann of Craigville. Ten solicitors gather power of attorney to obtain 265 names for a voter majority before the April commissioners meeting. Fuhrmann’s license expires in April amid mixed local sentiment.
A minister with a hoarse voice argues against removing head coverings during graveside rites calling it a relic of paganism and urging funeral leaders to prioritize the living’s health over tradition. The piece reflects on solemn funeral practices and their perceived excesses.
Breeder announces Gay Joe and Black Prince will stand at Liberty Center starting April 1 with possible additional horses. Merchants urged to sign for summer band concerts now. A subscription paper will circulate, twenty five cents weekly, or concerts may be discontinued. Concerts draw country crowds who usually buy during visits.
The Waring Glove and Mitten factory started Monday with six girls, training half days, aiming for 66 by week’s end. By next week the full workforce could reach 100 to 150. Decatur’s new enterprise promises substantial employment, joining Harrod & Wagoner shoe factory as a key local employer.
Charles Dougherty laments heavy sickness in his home for two months. Sunday his wife recovered enough to be up, but the baby contracted measles and the household is under quarantine. Dr. L W Dailey's record is claimed to be far behind. Principal Fred Davenport of Craigville plans a move to New Mexico with health concerns. His brother Mert has long been in New Mexico. Fred may enroll at Stanford University next year. Noah Zimmerman faces rioting charges before Squire Walbert tomorrow. Tilo is involved in a fight at Liberty Center amid Arch Gordon’s dances.
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