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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1903
Page
2
Advertised remedy Virona claims to cure aches sores and bodily pain by improving blood circulation and overall health. Endorsed anecdotes report dramatic gains in strength and wellbeing, with pricing of one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars and express delivery from The Virena Co Coshocton Ohio.
Louis Huffman a 60 year old from Mt Zion was thrown from a two horse wagon when frightened horses ran away on a Wednesday. He suffered severe lacerations to the face including a gaping cheek wound. Dr Shoemaker treated him and he was taken home by his son that evening. He will require days of care but no serious result is expected.
The article forecasts a volatile November with warm start followed by autumn showers, then snow and freezing winds. By the tenth a wart spell and heavy rains arrive, with sleet and a blizzard mid month. Snow storms, football games and sled parties are noted before holiday travel weather returns.
Daniel Edwards of Fort Wayne died suddenly Thursday on his Union township farm while visiting tenant Dave Brighley. Coroner McBride viewed the body that afternoon. Edwards had been in poor health but not deemed dangerously ill prior to death. Relatives were notified.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states druggists will refund the money if it fails to cure and bears E W Grove’s signature on each box. Union township resident on business Saturday.
The report highlights dairy and poultry as vital to Indiana farming across counties. Butter output rose from 34,369,017 pounds in 1901 to 34,753,464 in 1902, with total 1903 production likely above 35,000,000 pounds. Egg production surpassed 600,000,000 eggs, though some townships have yet to report.
The Rupright oil well was sparked Thursday at 3 30 PM after water inflow paused an earlier attempt. Eighty quarts of explosive produced gas and forced water and oil onto the field. Dr. Louis Severin observed a windlike gas flow from the pipe, signaling possible oil bearing rock and prompting further testing by pumping.
A customer writes from Fletcher Ohio praising Caustic Oil from Gilmore Drug Co for a horse bruise and other ailments for man and beast. He also mentions Gilmore’s Headache Powders and a drug store in Piqua Ohio.
Mayor Mack acquitted defendant O Nea l after hearing evidence and rejecting arguments. The trial centered on alleged Sunday labor by O Nea l at an Ohio oil site. No witness proved he engaged in labor, and the state failed to show he was actively working that day. The case drew local tension over Sunday pumping by oil workers.
Walter Myans son of Dr James Kivans broke his leg Saturday night while a group of boys pulled a sidewalk to upset it. His foot caught and the walk gave way breaking the bone just above the ankle.
Tam now buys second growth white elm poles at the Clover Leaf hub factory in Bluffton. Poles must be four inches and over in diameter with any length. For details, call at the factory. Reid.
Facing no reductions in excess baggage rates, wholesale houses and theatrical firms cut trunks and helpers. Salesmen now carry small samples or watches instead of large cargo, reducing rail revenue from this profitable excess baggage trade.
A Huntington Indiana advertisement urges readers to consider a six month course at Huntington Business University for 40 dollars to qualify for stenographer positions with a $1000 yearly salary. It notes many firms need office help and claims government jobs offer high pay. O J Hawkins offers free information to inquirers.
Farmers arriving from Kingsland and Towsin report encouraging oil prospects. Osborn well test preparations and a strong upright farm showing fuel optimism while leases remain. Gas and oil sheen noted around the site as investors place stakes and bids. Green's August Flower ad appears amid community notices. O. B. Christ of Craigville conducted business in town.
Fred Coons, Keystone barber, says he is not married despite obtaining a marriage license last Wednesday. He appeared on record with Mrs. Bessie Marsh but the ceremony did not occur, rumors say the girl's father stopped it or the license was misplaced, leaving Coons to explain the situation.
Many seek homesteads in the Southwest with low rates for homeseekers twice a month. Farmers from northern and eastern states relocate to Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas and buy land at 85 10 15 per acre and up. Descriptive literature covers soil crops climate people schools water health with maps and dealer contacts. Address B W LaBeaume St Louis Mo Cotton Belt Route.
Auditor Marsh delayed filing withdrawals for a Keystone remonstrance deal as Tom Rhea sought a license. He claimed enough names existed to win, but the papers were not filed before five o'clock and the office closed. Antisaloon opponents feared bluster, while Rhea said he would have fought if needed, averting a major clash.
Notice from guardian Prank Randall guardian of Willard Durr that the undivided one fourth of the east half of the northwest quarter of section 36 township 27 north range 12 east Wells county Indiana will be sold for cash at the law office of Sturgis and Stine in Bluffton at or after ten o clock a m on Saturday November 20 1903.
Notice identifies Terre Haute Brewing Company a Indiana corporation with headquarters in Terre Haute Vigo County. It describes beer manufacturing and vending in bottles glass barrels kegs and wooden boxes and its name and mark of ownership blown impressed and produced on containers. The mark shown is Terre Haute Brewing Company Terre Haute Tud and appears on bottles.
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