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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1904

Page

7

Fleeced Cotton Blankets and Underwear Sale

Large eleven quarter heavy fleeced cotton blankets offered at 98 cents per pair. Also featuring an extra fine brand of pure white fleeced underwear for ladies offered at a special price.

Only Sister Called Home by Death of Mrs Kerwood

Night policeman Henry Williams returned from Columbus Ohio after missing his sister Mrs William Kerwood who died at 60 after a month long illness begun from a leg wound that became blood poisoned. Funeral held at Lancaster after services in Columbus. Box social planned at Bender school Thursday under Miss Ella Houtz.

Henry Wiliams Columbus’ O William Kerwood Williams Columbus Mr. Williams Lancaster Bender Rock Creek Township Ella Houtz

Will Not Move Levi Mack Considers Huntington Law Practice

The Huntington Democrat reports Hon. Levi Mack weighing a Huntington law practice. A Banner visit found Mack denying plans to relocate, noting substantial Huntington work as special judge with cases ongoing. He may resign from the ditch hearing after a lengthy 25 weeks of service. next case set for November 14.

Huntington Democrat Levi Mack Huntington Democrat Mack Ie

Local Surgeon Helps In Cincinnati Operation

Dr. T. C. Dodda returned from Cincinnati where he assisted surgeons in the operation on his sister Mrs. Minnie Sills of Keystone. The surgery at Seaton hospital removed the growth and was entirely successful.

T. C. Dodda Cincinnati Minnie Sills Keystone

Rae Krauss Sentenced for Life in Indiana Reformatory

Rae Krauss pleaded guilty to murder in Blackford County Indiana for poisoning her stepdaughter Crystal Krauss with strychnine. Judge Vaughn sentenced her to life imprisonment in the Indiana Reformatory for Women and Girls in Indianapolis after a quick court proceeding and a plea of guilty.

Rae Krauss Blackford County Crystal Krauss Indiana Reformatory For Women and Girls Indianapolis Vaughn Edwin C. Vaughn State of Indiana Rae M. Krauss Strick Crystal Mrs. Krauss Hartford City God Soverien Tne Indiana Reformatory Institution For Women and Girls

Glaring Methods Warn of Smallpox Risks and Precautions

Dr J Ni Hurty issued a pamphlet on smallpox and its prevention with state board of health methods for handling the disease. The pamphlet includes photographs of patients in various stages and may deter riskier behavior by showing the illness’s seriousness.

J. Ni Hurty State Board of Health

John Burns Receives Credit for Prosecution Record

John Burns, prosecutor in the circuit, has a record that reflects credit on him and the party that elected him. He handled murder cases including the Terrell case with caution and in accordance with the law, and in the Krauss case he secured a full confession through legitimate means, saving taxpayers money and removing doubts about the outcome.

John Burns Terrell Burns Krauss

Narrow escape at street crossing shocks Mt Zion rider

David Matlack of Mt Zion narrowly escaped serious injury when his horse was struck at the Wellington street crossing by an interurban car. The buggy shaft cracked but the horse and rider were rescued as bystanders, including Hlias Poffenberger and N Ment, aided disentanglement and care. The incident drew attention to dangerous approaches and fast motormen at the crossing.

David Matlack Mt. Zion Matlack Thington Street Milack Hlias Poffenberger N. Mentathers

Still More Trouble for Wolverton in Divorce Case

Abner D Wolverton faces court trouble for ignoring support orders. Attorney Hindman filed papers before Judge Waugh noting Wolverton paid $40 monthly since May but has shown disregard since August 1, with May payments unaccounted and a show cause demanded for contempt.

Abner D. Wolverton Hindman Waugh Wolverton Vaughn Attoman

Haymakers Enjoy Festive Night Parade And Banquet

The Haymakers held a lively Thursday night event with a parade featuring Jim Clark in disguise and the Hobo band. A haymaking display followed with props and farm gear as Uriah Rahre Cline A Watson Blufft G B Brickley C Dutterdale were noted tramps. An elaborate banquet served ham roast beef and side dishes, sponsored by H. S. Robinson with guests including G. E. Mack and J. C. Mier among others.

Thales Jim Clark Tedders Hay Uriah Rahre Cline A. Watson Blufft G. B. Brickley C. Dutterdale Fen Robinson G. BE. Mack Muncie J. C. Mier Win Nobes J. W. McKinney

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Ohio Evans, Winters & Co. Bee Hive Lambertville Bluffton QO. K W. R. Krauss Robert Johnston Hartford Hudgon Jay Mindman Goodrich Prosecutor Burns Summerville Rae Will Krauss Miss. Crumm Fine Records Dodge Wolverton
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