Bluffton Men Drill Test Wells in Randolph Oil Field
The Monarch Oil company, holding leases near Redkey and Dunkirk, plans to drill a test well testing deep pay strata. Subletting to stockholders and outsiders, the venture promises initial yields around a hundred barrels per day with potential higher production. If successful, Bluffton residents anticipate benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch O'1
Redkey
Dunkirk
Randolph County
Bluffton
John D. Rockefeller
Open Letter Praises Chamberlain Remedy from Chapin Editor
In Chapin South Carolina an editor recounts severe diarrhoea and pain in spring. A friend’s bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved them after the physician’s medicines failed. They bought a bottle and were fully cured before finishing it. The editor H C Batley endorses it and Davenport & Eble sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
S. C
H.C. Batley
Davenport & Eble
Sued for 83000 in largest Howard county suit
The National Glass Company sues Clover Leaf railroad for 83109.78, alleging a locomotive without spark arrestor caused a January 18 1903 blaze that destroyed the National Glass Works plant at Greentown, with $125000 in property lost. Bettis Cooperage Co. joins, seeking 5000, totaling 88109.78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
W National Glass Company
Trust
Clover Leaf Railroad Company
National Glass Works
Greentown
The
Glass Company
Bettis Cooperage Company
Chamberlains Pain Balm Offers Quick Relief
A Poughkeepsie New York man, Willard C. Vail, reports rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia using Chamberlains Pain Balm, claiming it works faster than any other liniment. Sold by Davenport & Ehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Willard C. Vail
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Davenport & Ehle
Quarry Closure Hint From May Not Open Up
L. Myers, stone quarry man, stated Friday that the quarry might remain closed through the season or open only briefly. Last year a large amount of rock was removed, much still in yards. Myers claims he has enough supply on hand to operate through summer and does not wish to take out more. Town laborers, eager for work and good wages, hope for summer operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Myers
Myers
Does not respect old age, new life pills praised
A Victorian advertisement mocks failure to respect age and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure all. It claims the pills relieve dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation and notes the price as 25 cents at Chas C Deam's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chas
C. Deam
Injunction Sought To Halt Sheriff Sale In Circuit Court
One new case was filed in circuit court Saturday by P. Mounsey requesting an injunction to restrain Sheriff from selling property advertised for disposal at a sheriff sale. Mounsey contends the debt does not belong to him and asks the sale be forbidden. matter will come up at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
P. Mounsey
Death of Mrs Arnold Highlighted by Rare Addison Disease
The death report explains Addison's disease of the kidneys, a rare condition causing skin darkening and weakness. Mrs Arnold, treated by a new method, died after eight months of improvement, then sudden heart failure following tonsillitis. Another local case involved Frank Keplinger whose skin darkened similarly.
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William “Arnold
Arnold
Frank Keplinger
Union Township
Dr King's New Discovery Fights Throat and Lung Ailments
Carelessness causes many wrecks and throat illnesses, but Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds saves lives. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass is cited as a life saved. Guaranteed by Chas C Deam druggist with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices and a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Wedded At Clerk’s Office In Chester Township
Lawson E. Bales and Edith Bursome wed in County Clerk Hugh Studabaker’s office in Chester township with court house attaches and Banner representative present. Esquire M. W. Walbert presided, delivering a simple ceremony noted for its quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Studabaker
Lawson E. Bales
Edith Bursome
Chester Township
Court House
Esquire
M. W. Walbert
Clerk Studabaker
Matt
Gilmore’s Caustic Oil Endorsed by Doctor Barker
Dr. J. B. Barker of Fletcher endorses Gilmore's Caustic Oil as a counterirritant after testing its ingredients. He recommends it for use where counterirritation is needed, noting the product is harmless and priced at 50 cents per bottle, sold by Stout's drug store.
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Gilmore
J. B. Barker
Fletcher
Stout's
Ditch petition hearings in Wells County Indiana 1904 route plan
Notice of petition filed with Wells County Auditor to build a Dailey Ditch in Lancaster Township. Viewers reported the view and a hearing before the County Commissioners is set for June 7, 1904. Property owners affected include Mills, Snider, Ashcroft, Rupright, Williamson, Sylvester Mills, and others.
Notice of Filing of Report of Viewers on Gravel Road
On May 10 1904 viewers appointed by Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners report a proposed gravel or macadamized road from northeast corner of northwest quarter section 22 to the intersection with Bluffton and Salamania road. Hearing before the commissioners on June 7 1904 during the second day of the June term 1904. Auditor Cc.8 Brineman.
Notice of Filing of Report on Gravel Road in Wells County
The viewers appointed by the Wells County commissioners report a proposed gravel or macadam road from the southeast corner of section 8 in township 26 north range 12 east, west along the section line to the southwest of section 7, south to the township line, west along the section line to the southwest of section 10, and terminate. A hearing is set for Tuesday June 7 1904 at the commissioners court.
Shelley Elected Chief at Grand Lodge Meeting
Members of the Hay Makers lodge celebrate D. A. Shelley’s election as vice state chief at the grand lodge gathering in Indianapolis. The listing includes State Chief R. B. Campbell, Vice Chief D. A. Shelley, and other officers C. E. Nobes Perry Barr James Williamson.
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Hay Makers Lodge
D. A. Shelley
Grand Lodge
Ndiatrinapolis
Shelley
R. B. B. Campbell
Muncie
Bhiffton
C. E. Nobes
Flora
Perry Barr
Munele
James Williamson
Yorktoryn
Jake Wade Runs Modern Eaton Hotel and Cafe
Jake Wade formerly in the city restaurant trade has expanded into Eaton with a splendid hotel and cafe. He is an experienced veteran in the business and is trusted to make his venture a success. The hotel is lit by electric lights supplied by the Interurban trolley line and everything is up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Wade
Eaton
Jake
Loan Money Offer From Ossian Leader D. L. Reynolds
Ten year loan with flexible repayment at any time and interest stops. No commission charged, advertisement by D. L. Reynolds of Ossian Indiana.
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D. L. Reynolds
Ossian
Ind
Not a Sick Day Since Electric Bitters Cure
Testimonial from B. Bass of Fremont North Carolina praising electric Bitters for curing kidney trouble and other ailments after trying various medicines. Claims many neighbors were helped for rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Available for 60 cents at Chas C Deam's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. ¥. Bass
Fremont, N. C
Chas. C. Deam’s
Bluffton Man Seeks Liquor License At Ward Two Salon
A Bluffton male resident over twenty one seeks a June term license for one year to sell intoxicating liquors in a room on the ground floor of a two story West Bluffton building. He asks the privilege to allow on premises drinking and to operate a lunch counter in connection.
Notice of Administrator's Sale in Wells County Indiana
Wells Circuit Court orders sale of Edwin W. Stockton estate real estate at public auction on Saturday June 11 1904 at 1 pm at the north door of Wells County Courthouse. Describes west half of northwest quarter section 9 township 27 north range 12 east. Terms: one third cash balance in nine and eighteen months with six percent interest, mortgage securing sale. valuation laws waived. Administrator William H Higgins 184 Mock & Sons Attorneys.
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Bain W. Stockton
Wells Circuit Court
State of
Indiana
Edwin W. Stockton
Said County
Wells County
Notice of Filing Report on Gravel Road in Weils County
Viewers appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Weils county Indiana filed a report with the county auditor on a proposed gravel road from the southwest corner of section 13 in township 26 north range 11 east. The route runs north between sections 13 and 14 to the northwest corner of section 13 and terminates there. The board will hear the case on Tuesday January 7, 3904, at the June term session of the commissioners court.
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Board of Commissioners
Wella County
Indiana
Bluffton and Salamania
Board of Commssioners
Commissioners” Court
Weils County
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Wells Circuit Court
In the Wells Circuit Court April Term 1904 No 844 notice is given that W W McBride as administrator of the estate of Jacob Stroop deceased has filed final account and vouchers. The court will examine the account on May 28 1904 at Bluffton Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh P D Studabaker.
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Jacob Stroop
Wells
W. W. McBride
Jaco Stroop
Said Wells Circuit Court
Bluffton
Indiana
Hugh PD. Studabaker
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Attys
George W. Grimes
Wells Circuit Court
Dr. L. Mason
Circuit Court
Wella Circuit
Hugh D. Studabakber
Datley, Simmons & Dalley
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Grimes Estate
In Wells Circuit Court April Term 1904 Dr L Mason administrator of the estate of George W Grimes deceased has filed his final settlement and vouchers and they will be examined in Bluffton Indiana on May 10 1904 unless objections are raised to approve the account and vouchers Hugh D Studabaker Clerk Datley Simmons and Dalley attorneys
Bluffton Ward 1 Notice for Liquor License Copy
John Hass a male resident of Bluffton Wells county Indiana applies at the June term of the Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors. Premises are the ground floor of the Centliver Bulle ins brick building on Market Street with doors front and rear. Parcel described as lot 42 block in Bluffton city, room occupies entire ground floor without partitions.
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Indiana
Bluffton
Board of Commissioners
Willa County
Helge
West Bluffton
John Studabaker
Studabaker
West Bliffton
Washington Street
Lewis
F Hexon
City of
Harrison Township
Wells County
John Hass
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
An old advertisement promises a cure for a cold in a day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The claim includes a refund offer if the remedy fails, featuring Grove’s signature on the letterhead. The fragment suggests a dated patent medicine style common in historic newspapers.
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Grove
Eneh Hoz
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Pushtek
Perry E. Mounsey
Dailey
Hi. and
E. M. Mills
J. M. Snider
Homer Ashcroft
John Rupright
L. A. Wiliamson
Sylvester Mills
Lancaster Township
Brineman
Auditor Walls
Comm
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Commissioners' Court
Shelly
Mock & Sons, Attys
Willi
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