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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1904
Page
7
Decatur Big Reunion Planned For August 11 1904
A large meeting of Company B in Decatur set the date for the 160th reunion on Thursday August 11 1904. Members discussed fundraising with Robert Peterson Amos Fisher Will Hearst and Frank Gessinger named to lead subscriptions to cover expenses. Charles Kitson elected treasurer and Fred Vaughn secretary. next week a financial report will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Peterson
Amos Fisher
Will Hearst
Frank Gessinger
Charles Kitson
Fred Vaughn
Decatur Democrat
Push-kuro tonic claims strong nerves and vitality
Advertisement touts Push-kuro as the best tonic for weakness and debility. It promises appetite, heart stimulation, improved blood, and lasting nerve strength, urging timely use to avoid opiate or alcohol remedies and offering mail order from Dr. Pusheck in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusheck
Diversaty Blvd
Chicago
Frank Shire Hears From Son in Philippines
Jero Shire received a letter from his son Frank Monday morning, the first news since December 29. Frank is serving with Uncle Sam's boys in the Philippines and has battled island fever all winter. He is better now and asks his parents to not fear, saying he will get along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jero Shire
Frank
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Studabaker Case Heard Again By Court
Judge Paulus handled motions in the Rock Creek ditch dispute involving Delphia M Studabaker and the Board of Commissioners. The case, tried repeatedly, may go to higher courts again as both sides press their positions. Also before him was W H Eichhorn’s claim for attorney fees, denied, with $300 awarded plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulus
Marion
Delphia M. Studabaker
Board of Commissioners
John Trostel
W. A Kunkel
Rock Creek
Wells
Studabaker
W. H. Eichhorn
Faylor
Vaughn
Portland
Gordon-Knox
Open Saloon Favored in Berne War Vote
Berne town business leaders surveyed on saloon sentiment after Editor Rohrer and Sam Kuntz toured merchants. Results showed 32 supported continuing past licensed restrictions and 12 favored an open saloon, affecting license decisions for Sam L. Kuntz Sam Springer George Nichols and Jacob Hunsicker to be reviewed by the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Rohrer
Sam Sxunts
Messrs. Rohrer
Kuntz
Sam L. Kuntz
Sam Springer
George Nichols
Jacob Hunsicker
County taxes in Wells County show large sums paid
County Auditor Brineman reports two installments this year cover 297,921 dollars in Wells County taxes. A remaining 159,961 dollars is unpaid, indicating over half the county tax has been settled. The full installment is not due until November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brineman
Wells County
Kingsland Defeats Magiley 20 to 6 in Local Ball Game
The Kingsland team rolled to an easy 20 to 6 victory over Magiley on Sunday as Magiley showed limited play. The Craigville giants are invited to respond. Kingsland next faces Bluffton on the upcoming Sunday in Mingaland with Dext.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsland
Boys make long journey from Stockton to Hartford alone
Charles Jones six and Edmund seven years old traveled about 2500 miles in six days from Stockton California to Hartford Connecticut. Put on the train by their father E P Jones and mother with five dollars and conductor watched over them. They arrived in Hartford in good health after missing a Chicago train. They visited a policeman who helped them and plan to meet their grandfather. They are great grandchildren of Mrs Geo Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Charles Jones
Edmund
Hartford City Times
E. P. Jones
Hartford
California
Chicago
Charles
Chas
Geo. Arnold
Beloved Cephas Bell Funeral Held at Center Christian
Cephas Bell died in Marion after a paralytic stroke on April 31 at age 66. Funeral at Center Christian church May 1 with Rev. Robins of Muncie officiating. Interment in Miller cemetery. Born July 8, 1888 in Allen County, he was a United Brethren member. survived by family members noted in the obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas Bell
Center Christian Church
Marion
Miller Cemetery
Mr. Bell
Allen County
Marion Hospital
Landisville
Rev. Robins
Muncie
Heavy storm damages oil fields and hits Hartford City
A two hour storm churned through Bluffton and the county causing extensive damage to rigs in oil fields south of town. Hartford City and Montpelier areas reported severe destruction, with derricks toppled and a gas regulator house struck on South Cherry street. A lightning strike stunned Mr Shick and his daughter in their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Hartford City
Montpelier
Hartford
Washington Township
Southern Oil Company
Kinger Company
Ohio
Phoenix Companies
Kimmer Shick
Mayor Proclaims May 30 as Day of Devotion
Mayor John Mock announces a citywide observance on May 30 to honor fallen soldiers. All business should suspend between 10 a m and 4 p m to maintain solemn memorial services and avoid frivolous recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mock
Wheat Prices Rise Three Cents on Local Market
Wheat advanced three cents on the local market Tuesday lifting the price to 1.03 per bushel. The rise reflects strong local mill demand and is independent of national market trends.
Encampment Relates Grand Army Of The Republic Meet
Warsaw and Winona will host the twenty fifth annual encampment of the Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic June 14 to 16. Secretaries and officers from the G A R and Indiana posts anticipate a large attendance with prominent Civil War veterans seeking quarters and busy schedules of entertainment across Hoosier state venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Winona
Department of Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
C. W. Scott
Hoosterdam
General Black
Irvin Robbins
Durbin
George W. Grubbs
Free Band Concert Planned by Bert Heller
Bert Heller, leader of the Linn Grove band, seeks a public band stand for a free city concert within the next three weeks. He will perform at no charge, relying on publicity for advertising. Merchants are arranging a date, with the old bandwagon to be used for lighting and a sizable crowd expected if properly promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Heller
Linn Grove
Heller
Jecatur
Darling resigns from Snyder store for Dayton job
Charles Darling leaves his post at G. D. Snyder shoe store to join O. S. Pratt & Co. in Dayton. Al Forst succeeds him at Snyder after having worked at the B. C. C. He is an experienced shoe salesman familiar with local customers and is expected to fit well in the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Darling
G. D. Snyder
Dayton, C
O. S. Pratt & Co
al Forst
Mr. Darling
Snyder
Indiana couple invited to reception in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Davenport received an honor from Henry W Marshal chair of the Indiana commission and were invited to assist in entertaining at a reception for Governor Durbin and Indiana commission members in St Louis on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Davenport
Henry W. Marshal
Indiana Commission
Barn Fire Destroys Bowers Property In Evening Blaze
Epic Bowers, living a walk south and a mile west of Relffsburg, lost a barn and all contents in a Sunday night fire. Discovered between 10 and 11, the blaze overwhelmed the structure and surrounding sheds, destroying four horses, farming implements, a buggy, grain and feed. Insurance about $2,000 with Huntington Mutual. total loss near $1,000. The cause remains unknown with suspicions of arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epic Bowers
Relffsburg
Bowers
Huntington Mutual Company
Mammoth remains misidentified as mastodon near Fairmount
In Grant county a fossil found in a ditch near Beck farm is clarified as a mammoth rather than a mastodon. Blatchley, who examined the teeth, notes a baby mammoth tooth about Brock size, while a mature mammoth would be larger than an elephant. The skeleton is being excavated and not slated for state purchase. An otter killed in Pike county will soon be mounted in Lebannon for the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
Fairmount
Blatchley
Blatchiey
Brock
Beck Farm
Pike County
Lebanon
The Texas Train Opens Fast Cotton Belt Route
The Cotton Belt Route introduces a fast Texas Train from St. Louis at 4:52 p.m. reaching Shreveport by 11:50 a.m. next day and Houston by 6:40 p.m. Beacons include through sleepers dining cars and chair cars. Write W. LaBeaume G P and lays out schedules and rates to Texas Louisiana and the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Southwest
St. Louis
Shreveport
Pat
Houston
Beaumont
Lake Charles
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Waco
W. LaBeaume
G. P.lev
Cotton Belt
Missionary Society Ladies Attend Po Net o Anniversary
A group of home missionary society women traveled to Po Net o at 9 45 a m on Tuesday for an anniversary event. Participants listed include Mrs D H Swaim Mrs A B Cline Mrs Mendenhall Mrs J W Sale Mrs Geo lf Saunders Mrs Fred Ashbaucher Mrs Dave Studabaker Mrs P A Allen Mrs Fred McBride Mrs L E Roush Mrs Lea Kapp Mrs N B McPherson Mrs Phoebe Moore Mrs Benjamin Sawyer Mrs John Sturgis Mrs Ed Bartlemay Mrs Ed Ankerman Mrs J V Kenagy Mrs Chas Zehrung Mrs Robbing Mrs Stenn Mrs Emory Church and Mr and Mrs a Teld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Missionary Society
Poneto
D. H. Swaim
A. B. Cline
Mendenhall
J. W. Sale
Geo Lf
Saunders
Fred Ashbaucher
Dave Studabaker
Mra
P. A. Allen
Fred McBride
L. E. Roush
Lea Kapp
N. B. McPherson
Phoebe Moore
Benj
Sawyer
John Sturgis
Ed Bartlemay
Ed Ankerman
J. V. Kenagy
Chas
Zehrung
Robbing
Stenn
Emory Church
Mire
Sheep Killing Dogs Rampage Wipes Out Farm Flock
Joe Leichty on a small farm east of the city reported that dogs entered his flock last Friday night, killing twelve sheep. Nine were killed outright and three more died later from injuries, prompting a report to county officials and possible dog fund compensation. The farmer condemns the dogs and praises any local man who shoots to protect his flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Leichty
Joe
Mr. Lelehty
Celebrated Golden Wedding at Schrock Home
Gabe Schrock and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Wells County home. The event drew a large crowd of relatives and was noted as a rare celebration for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Schrock
Wells County
Schrock
Stick destroys eyesight in accidental injury near Vera Cruz
Mrs. Elmer Yocum, living near Vera Cruz, was chopping kindling when a flying wood fragment struck her right eye. She endured severe pain and a physician was summoned. Dr. Fowler reported the outlook uncertain but feared permanent blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Yocum
Vera Cruz
Yocum
Fowler
Sipe Show Coming to Bluffton with First Tent Show
Bluffton reporters announce the Sipe dog and pony show arrives next Saturday for the season opener. A representative delivered literature and advance contracts Monday morning as the act resumes a familiar appearance in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Notice of gathering at Poneto home in June
Mr. M. L. McPhail will hold fugs at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kizer in Poneto Indiana on June 8 and 9 with sessions at 2:30 and 7:30 am. Millennium topics and kinship matters will be discussed. All are invited to attend and are appreciated by Mr. and Mrs. Kiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. McPhail
M Frank Kizer
Poneto
Ind
Kiser
Probated Will Allocates Equal Shares to Heirs
Ossian resident David Craig reported the probate of the will of the late David Stin on Monday morning. The will directs an equal distribution of the estate among the children, outlining each share and the corresponding heirs who will inherit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Craig
Ossian
Ely
David Stin
A B C Compound Mystery Incomplete Entry
Fragmentary text shows scattered phrases including A B C compound and a cryptic note about a method described as the way to kill and bed bug reference. No coherent event or clear entities to anchor a full summary.
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