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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1904
Page
4
A fragmented local political update notes Theodore Roosevelt era references, Bryan and Lipkey figures, and sheriff contest results. It reports Wells County as a political battleground with trustees elected Republican and Democrats facing losses in Adams County. The piece mentions Frosts, precinct voting, and lingering post election reflection.
The article lists Wells County election results by race with vote totals for president governor congress day and other offices. It also reports a Prohibition meeting at Craigville with notable attendees and attendance, ordered decorum, and remarks by Mrs Walmer and Rev Burkett. It notes improvements in church and charity offerings and lists a large Uniontown cemetery funeral on Oct 3 1901 for an aged 68 with survivors.
No new developments in the Ollie Walker shooting case in Hartford City. McFall remains at large with authorities tracing him to Pittsburg. his wife visited the jail in grief, Walker shows slight improvement due to his strong constitution, and calm returns as law and order are urged. The glass workers unions suffer a setback from the tragedy and tensions ease.
Stephen D. Cartwright was born August 22, 1836 in Trumble county Ohio and died in Wells county Indiana where he lived since 1852. He married Susannah McBride April 15, 1866, and after her death Jan 29, 1894 he remained with Sister Cartwright. He joined the Church of Christ at Uniontown in 1868 and was faithful to his vow until death. He later married Sarah Jane Brodt February 16, 1896, remaining married until his death.
Liberty Center lost to Ossian on Saturday afternoon. The first half ended 6 to 1 in favor of Liberty Center, but Ossian mounted a comeback in the second half as Liberty Center scored 11 and Ossian added only one more point.
Fragmentary note mentions well being driven by Long and Bartram. Context unclear with limited readable text. No dates, places, or specific actions can be confirmed from the snippet.
John Frantz, a Wells county farmer, says he was robbed of about 15 dollars while at Lem Stout's saloon. Otto Brumbaugh, a West Side resident, is accused of taking a purse containing a five, two and one dollar bills. Brumbaugh denies the theft despite accompanying authorities to recover funds. Brumbaugh has a prior reform school record.
A church board meeting at the parsonage tackled a total debt of about 900 dollars, including Walnut street paving, alley work, wiring, and a base burner. Members present raised 535 dollars and plan to raise the remainder promptly, citing their strong example.
An advertisement touts Phen a mid Tablets as a safe cure for headache and all pain. It claims rapid relief for la grippe muscle soreness and neuralgia, with 25 cent bottle pricing from Osborn Colwell Co of New York. It emphasizes no injurious drugs and easy use for non doctors.
City ministers schedule a union Thanksgiving day service at the First Methodist Church with Rev. C. G. Muller delivering the sermon. Other pastors will assist as the ministers invite all city residents to attend and share in the day’s meetings.
A Catholic institution in the Central States shares Sister Superior praise for Dr Hartman’s Peruna. Letters from nuns describe relief from grip, winter catarrh, and stomach troubles after using Peruna. The article notes many Catholic Sisters nationwide regard Peruna as a reliable safeguard and invite inquiries for advice.
John Lee and wife welcome a baby girl. Mrs. Byrd improves after illness as her mother stays. Visitors include John Raver family and Mrs. Nash from Murray. W. C. Sweeney visit Bluffton. Tocsin WCTU to meet at Mrs Tean Kie’s Friday. Sunday school convention set for J B Church Craigville with Rev W C Martin on program. Sermon reflects on Christ pleasing the Father. Visitors Zogenhus and Frank Reed join John Lee family. New church near completion with dedication by Dr W M Bell of Dayton January 1 followed by revival services. Ollie Walker remains critically ill under opiates. Sult nine against Berne Canning company filed this morning, plaintiff Berns Brigie.
The Banner thanks readers for praise on its handling of returns on Tuesday night and pledges continued best service. An extra issue covered the vote across states and press dispatches, distributed to rural routes and subscribers to reach those not in town that evening.
Charles Sears, son of Lewis Sears, died after a bronchial illness. He had been in Ashland, Q while under care of a sister, with his funeral held there. Lewis Sears, foreman at the Red Cross factory, accompanied his son to Ashland and attended the service. The family note his quiet disposition and the many friends who mourn his early death. A separate item mentions a birthday surprise for Henry Ballinger at his Honduras home and gifts from Will Cline and wife. A telegram from Ohio Oll company reports drillers and tools arriving safely at Burehareat Roumanta.
The Kingsland Grays defeated the Rosenthals of Decatur 12 to 6 Sunday. Decatur faltered in the third inning allowing Kingsland seven runs mostly on errors. Pitcher Railing of the Texas league started four innings for Kingsland before Gibson finished, smiling at his battlers.
Robert Murray, a male resident of Chester township, applies to Wells County Commissioners at the December 1904 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at a two story frame building on lot 4 in Mt Alan. The front ground floor room will be used and the space described with distinct exterior doors and windows. He also seeks permission to sell gin in connection with a silk business.
Ben Buckner drove to Adama county Saturday and paid a loss on the Babcock fire. The amount paid was 500 dollars, about half the total loss.
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