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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1904
Page
7
Full instructions for making bread biscuits and cakes using Royal Baking Powder. Gratis to any address. This brief notice offers practical kitchen guidance and distribution details for the Royal Baking Powder pamphlet.
Mason Long a Fort Wayne native and Civil War veteran who became a temperance lecturer and former gambler was buried Monday. Once a saloon keeper and gambler he signed the Francis Murphy pledge in 1877 and later toured the states in a wagon drawn by four white horses selling his writings. He amassed city real estate and carried $25000 life insurance and was known for his sports talk and witty sayings.
J Sauntman of Roll pulled a gun to seize goods from Mrs. Sarah Moss and her son Lawrence when money was owed. Constable Green arrested him. fined in Squire Fulton’s court but unable to pay, his horse and buggy were held as security. His cousin paid the costs. he threatens to kill the Moss family and claims the case is not closed.
Ohta Oil and Standard Oil pursue a third pipe line from Ruth to Preble, raising capacity to meet growing output. First six inch line, later eight inch line, now a new parallel line increases throughput and requires local labor with daily wages paid. route spans the entire distance with work affecting nearby residents.
Marriage licenses list Clyde Sark to Blanche Miller Garth Kiser to Jennie Trenary and Finley to Clara Sawyer. The Lady Maccabees welcomed visitors from Imperial Hive No 64 Montpelier on Monday night with refreshments provided by Asphalt Citys Hive No 182 Bluffton and names of visiting ladies recorded.
A long message from Weather Prophet Hicks thanks readers for clippings and support after criticisms from Washington officials. He says his almanac and Word and Works are not rivals to the weather service, and defends private work against defaming inquiries while urging continued public support.
Garth Kiser and Miss Jennie Trenary wed quietly at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Martin officiating. The couple, known locally, plan to establish a home in Van Buren after a brief visit with Miss Ethel Green in Ossion. Separately, Miss Minnie Wurster sues George Spurcke for 10000 in damages claiming injuries from a buggy accident the previous summer.
A Sunday morning shooting in Hartford City left Orvil Walker wounded as Pat McFall and Paul St. Peter, linked to rival glass-worker unions, fled. Prosecutor Burns urged calm at a glass workers meeting while warrants and bonds were issued for assault and gun charges.
Reverend J H String officiated Saturday evening at the wedding of Clyde Sark and Blanche Miller. The ceremony followed by a reception at the bride’s home. Sark, a local carpenter, is the eldest son of Harve Sark. Miller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Milter. Friends extend hearty congratulations and best wishes for their future.
An eight year old son of Mr and Mrs John Fee of Mt Zion fractured both bones in his right leg after slipping from a straw stack during an Eckhart birthday surprise. A physician attended and expects a good recovery due to his age. Dre Davenport of Craigville was present.
Perry Gilbert of Rock Creek township was chosen to fill the viewer vacancy on the Little River Ditch after Michael Miller resigned. The viewing work has dragged on amid countywide concerns over land inclusion and possible court action if a favorable report is not signed.
Relatives neighbors and friends gathered Sunday for the fifty third birth day anniversary of W A Eckhart at his home in Wells County. The surprise event went as planned and Eckhart was astonished to see the assembled guests around his table.
Paul St. Peter of LA 300 says the executive board favors amalgamation only if Philips men rejoin LA 300. If decision passes, LA 300 officers from the president down will resign for new officers elected from the union at large, excluding the old officers. Hartford City News.
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