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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1904

Page

6

Body of Sanderson Found in Mill Pond Leads to Inquiry

Coroner and Burns preside at a Hartford City court of inquiry into the death of H. P. Sanderson found in the Croninger mill pond. Investigators sift statements from suspects the Cook brothers and Sanderson associates as authorities probe possible murder with two bullet holes and a weighted body.

Sible B. P. Sanderson M. Imsby Hartford Cook Brothers Sanon Burns Mney Hartford City Ater Sander Hartford City News H. P. Sanderson Croninster Gus Brown Flint Sglags W. H. Bell Isaac Gilbert Sanderson St 1G Hollis Sprague Court of Inquiry

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Warns Against Imitations

Foley & Co Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the original throat and lung remedy. It warns that many imitations exist and advises asking for the genuine product, noting it is mildly laxative, non opiate, and safe for children. Davenport handles sales.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Davenport

A Good Complexion Through DeWitt’s Little Early Ringers

S P Moore of Wacogdoches Texas praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for sparkling eyes rosy cheeks and relief of areas constipation and similar ills. The small easy to take remedy is sold locally.

DeWitt S. P. Moore Wnacogdoches Tex

Democratic Meetings Draw Large County Audience

A Liberty Center Democratic gathering drew a large crowd with strong spirit. Speakers included Hon. B. McDowell Charles DeLacour making his county debut and M. W. Walbert. Multiple meetings are planned across the week featuring Harmon and local figures with Bluffton glee club providing music.

Liberty Center Glee Club B. McDowell Charles DeLacour M. W. Walbert Opera Judson Harmon Ossiangles Club Bluffton Clas Harmon United States R. W. Stine A. W. Hamilton Jackson School Echo Echo Glee Club George Matlack Africa J. H. C. Smith J. B. Merriman Halflich Bluffton Glee Club Martial Band Keystone J. S. Dalley A. G. Emshwiler C. E. Sturgis Craigville Arbaugh School H. C. Smith H. 8. Robinson Chas, DeLacour Sturgis J. F. Keyser Vera Cruz F. ©. Dailey Ossian Glee Club Hagleville

Devoe Paint Quality Ad Warns of Substitutes

A Devoe & Co letter to John Studa of Bluffton Indiana outlines five defects in paint stuffing chalk barytes benzine thin consistency and short measure. The firm offers price per gallon and states agents receive a state chemist's certificate of analysis. Davenport & Bhile are named as sellers.

John Studa.baker Bluffton, Ind Apsy Ocihalmuhrdlul Devoe F. W. Devoe & CO New York Chicago P. S.—Davenport & Bhile

November Weather Forecast By Hicks Promises Cold Month

The weather prophet Hicks predicts an unusually cold November for the northern and western states with sunlit spells on the 2nd and 3rd and storms bringing rain snow and cold waves on multiple dates across the Mississippi Valley and Gulf coast. He forecasts a cold election month in Indiana with widespread snow.

Srl R. Hicks St. Louis Mississippi Valley Texas The Mississippi Ohio Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Hicks Indiana

Keystone and Hartford City Battle to Decide Tie Rematch

Keystone defeated Hartford City 6 to 0 after a hard fought rematch witnessed by 500 fans. Ed Adama scored the lone touchdown in the first half as Keystone controlled play and finished with a late push toward Hartford City’s goal. Kenneth Kizer starred with a 25 yard punt and key tackles as Keystone outplayed their visitors in weight and effort.

Keystone Hartford City Ed Adama Cochran Honora Senacal Miller Kenneth Kizer Kizer Bartford City

Grim Indiana county gains notoriety amid murder cases

Blackford county faces a wave of crime as Rae Krauss, convicted and self confessed murderer of her step daughter, sits in prison while authorities investigate the murder of B. P. Sanderson whose body was found in a Hartford City pond. Mrs. Gardiner of this city endures the shock of her brother’s death. Constipation and medicine advice follow, urging Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild remedy. Jacob Lantis ends his term managing the Frees feed barn, handing over to McAfee amid reported business growth.

Blackford County Rae Krauss Little County B. P.sanderson Hartford City Jacob Lantis Perry Street McAfee Lantis Lants

Foley’s Honey and Tar Endorsed by Voters and Merchants

Republicans and Democrats alike praise Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases. F T Slater of Gloucester Mass reports a three month cough cured. For sale by Davenport & Bhle.

Foley F. T. Slater Main Street Gloucester Mass Davenport & Bhle

PUGNEY Community notes on church plans births and moves

Sunday school convention at Craigville planned for next Sunday afternoon and Lan caster Chapel service next Sunday morning. A new church is slated for dedication on New Year’s day but seat orders delay arrivals. Funeral details for the Smiths’ baby and Mr. Reed’s funeral are noted along with community moves including Trullender and Martin relocations. Local trips to fairs, box social earnings, home building progress, and an accident at Wells Bros. are mentioned.

Craigville Lancaster Chapel Monroe Center Bluffton Skinner Andrew Reed Albert Trullender Charley Smith Trullender James Trullender Eva Keller Fort Wayne Frank Keller Will Myers Mabel St. Louis Dailey School Myrtle Miller Raymond Wasson T. , Sowards Harmon Lindeman Lindeman Wells Bros

Canton muster enlists forty at Bluffton event

Canton Newbauer attended a muster in with a class of forty as Cantons from Anderson Alexandria Elwood Dunkirk and Hartford City gathered. Alexandria canton conducted the ceremony and a fine supper followed. The interurban lacked cars, leaving about half the passengers standing on the return trip.

Canton Newbauer Bluffton Anderson Alexandria Elwood Dunkirk Hartford City News

Made Young Again Pills Sell Fast At Local Drugstore

Dempseytown resident D. H. Turner reports nightly use of Dr. King’s New Life Pills to regain youth. The vegetable remedy, 25 cents at Chas. C. Deam’s drug store, promises relief for Liver Stomach and Bowels without gripe. Schools in Crazville closed Saturday for a week of vacation due to repairs. teachers have worked on a shortened term with a plan to start regular six month term after a rest week and finish late next spring.

Dr. King D. H. Turner Dempseytown Chas. C. Deam Crazville

One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Mothers

Mothers nationwide praise One Minute Cough Cure for relief from coughs croup and whooping cough. A. L. Spafford of Chester Michigan recalls a near strangulation attack on his daughter and says the remedy quickly relieved her. The product claims to ease breathing remove phlegm and heal lung strain. Sold by Chas C Deam. A neighborhood party honored Bertha French on her 21st birthday with games music and refreshments.

A. L. Spafford Chester Mich Chas C. Deam

Quick Arrest 7 A Guiledge and Odd Local Bits

Itemized scanning of a chaotic page notes A Guiledge of Verbena Ala twice in hospital from severe piles with 24 tumors and Buck Jen's Arica Salve claimed to cure inflammation. Also reports a drunken arrest of William Pierce, a fudge party in Poneto, naturalization papers by Montpelier visitors, and a colorful church remark about hats and souls.

A. Guiledge Verbena Ala Buck- Jen Chas. C. Deam John Gordon Emperor William William Pierce Mack Bluffton Poneto Mary Weinland Mamie Hart Mary Kunkel Della Hoffer Rufus Heller Charles Grant Burkett Alex McDonald Montpelier David Albert Angus Kennedy Edward VII

Oxozone Promoted as Safe Internal Antiseptic

A period piece proclaims Oxozone as the only antiseptic safe for internal use and lists conditions it can address such as bilious attacks stomach sickness excessive drinking sick headache bad breath over smoking fermentation and acute indigestion including cramps diarrhea and colic.

Chamberlain Tablets Gain Popularity for Stomach Troubles

Davenport shop promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles and constipation. An advertisement notes the product is for sale locally, with claims of relief and consumer interest.

Chamberlain Davenport & Hie

Adams County Barn Fire Suspect Faces Arrest

A respected Adams county citizen faces possible arrest on a barn burning charge after a Babcock property barn burned to the ground under suspicious circumstances. Bloodhounds were brought in to aid the investigation.

Adams County Babcock

Appointm ent of Administratrix for Rinehart Estate

Mrs Ruth Rinehart has been appointed administratrix of the estate of C F Rinehart in Wells County. The estate is believed solvent. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker of Wells Circuit Court signs the notice with Dailey Simmons Dailey as attorneys.

Ruth Rinehart C. F. Rinehart Wells County Hugh D. Studabaker Wells Circuit Dailey, Simmons & Dailey Attys

Parlor City Oil and Gas expands holdings in Muncie

Muncie investors M Baird and J O Llewellyn attend stockholders meeting as Parlor City Oil and Gas drills a 400 foot well. The firm options 200 acres adjoining current holdings, adds a producing well, and aims to boost stock value by at least 76 percent. A stock sale committee is activated and prospects look strong.

M. B. Baird J. O. Llewyllen Muncie Parlor City Oil and Gas Company W. H. Eichhorn Bhiffton

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