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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1904
Page
3
A vintage testimonial style notice promotes Vitona as the best internal healer for blood circulation organs and vitality. Agent M L Duncan of Marion County Ohio reports high sales and zero refunds while promising continued distribution from Coshocton. One dollar per bottle with six for five dollars, prepaid by express.
Ossian News reports Barney R upright received a canine contraband labeled A Dog by express Friday night. The town whispers that Barney has started a canine hospital and will give the animal kind care due to his reputed generous nature.
The Klopfenstine distillery east of the city has shut down for a sort time. It had been running steadily all through the winter.
A sensational claim promises to cure chronic catarrh affecting the nose throat lungs stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The advertisement asserts a single treatment will completely remove the ailment.
There is no other disease so widespread of Catarrh. It infests nearly every home and is felt to greater or less degree by almost all of us at some time during our lives. Its ravages are not confined to the nose alone but it soon affects the throat and lungs then the stomach and liver and finally the kidneys and bowels become affected.
West side residents win approval for a night watchman after a council hearing led by John Ashbaucher and William Aker. Mike Gray is appointed at $1 per night, serving 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. amid reports of danger and gang activity on local sidewalks.
An advertisement asserts good spirits come from a healthy liver and promotes Green's August Flower as a top remedy for liver and stomach issues. It claims the medicine cures dyspepsia, has 35 years of use, and is sold in sizes of 25c and 75c at druggists.
Rev W H Daniels presiding elder of the Fort Wayne district M E church says he will retire from active ministry at the next conference in Muncie on April 6 due to a growing nervous disability and his wife’s ill health. He has served as a preacher for thirty two years and is highly regarded.
Principal Tieh and O. Maple oversee Jonesboro High School action where girls abandon puffs and middle parts, adopting two braids and blue ribbons as symbols. Boys may join by pledging not to puff cigarettes. First such society in Indiana aims to influence Marion and others.
A Leesville Indiana man Carried 18 miles to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He endured death's agony from asthma but the medicine gave instant relief and cured him. He reports sleeping soundly each night. It promises cures for throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles at 50c and 1.00 and free trial bottles from Chas C Deam's drug store.
A Marian mother warns in 1904 about a supposed syndicate planning to lure rural girls to St. Louis for immoral purposes during the World’s Fair. The letter calls for public protest to President Roosevelt and an investigation, citing fear for 300000 mothers and 50000 daughters at risk.
An ailing bedridden veteran J. J. Havens of Versailles found relief after trying Electric Bitters for kidney disease and stomach issues. He reports rapid recovery and praise for the remedy as the best for liver and kidney troubles. Sold for 50 cents with guarantee by Chas. C. Deam.
Philip Rauch of Warren was driving a milk wagon when he failed to see No 4 on the Clover Leaf approaching. The train struck the wagon between two warehouses, killing both of Rauch's horses and causing serious cuts and bruises to Rauch. He survived and was taken home for care, with recovery expected.
An advertisement asserts life operates under strict law and claims irregular living causes constipation headaches and liver trouble. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle thorough remedy and notes availability at Deam's drug store.
Fragmentary passage discusses publicity schemes and newspaper advertising disputes. Mentions whisky company and a manager claiming newspaper space purchase for a sheet in Philadelphia Record. Lacks coherent events or names to confirm details.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as world famous for curing corns burns sores and skin eruptions. It claims superiority over other salves and promises guaranteed cures, offered at Neam's drug store.
Dr. A. Shoemaker of Poneto reveals no update Friday morning about his missing horse. The physician notes he has heard nothing since the animal disappeared.
A public auction will be held April 16 1904 at the Bluffton courthouse Wells County Indiana to satisfy a decree for 583 dollars 91 cents plus interest and costs. The sale includes Lots 205 and 206 with a steam grist mill in Bluffton and rents and profits for up to seven years if needed. If rents fail to satisfy the decree both real estate and mill may be sold without relief from valuation or appraisal laws.
A short notice urges consulting a physician for pneumonia and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing pneumonia when used for colds or grip. Dr. W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use and says it’s prescribed in his practice. Sold by Davenport & Bhie.
A log rolling event occurred Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bender two miles west of the city. About 55 people attended a grand supper followed by music and games. Attendees included numerous local families and residents such as the McAfee, Brineman, Wentz, Thompson, Harley, Render, Morris, Dilbone, Wentz, Mounsey, Brainer, Burris, Relff, and Brineman households.
On the first and third Tuesdays of every month the Erie railroad will sell one way and round trip excursion tickets to the west northwest and south at very low rates. For further information see agents or offices Bay City Marion and other points via FE WLR RR.
State reports show a surge in filings with Indiana leading in small gas and oil company incorporations. Officials attribute the trend to rising business activity, not leniency in laws. By yesterday, 465 new corporations were filed, 418 domestic, across 65 office days.
The C and B C offices occupy most rooms on the second floor while Rinehart Walbert keep space. Wallace Sawyer and Ed De tabrook install a fancy pauper in the hall as finishing touches. When complete the rooms will look very dandy.
Cyrus Hoppes sold ten Petroleum lots in a new addition for residences. Joseph Elston sold a similar number, with some going to Lewis Arnold who will move Ruth business to Petroleum. Arnold plans a store room in Petroleum and relocate Ruth town. Henry McAtee also bought Petroleum lots and will move from Nottingham.
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