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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1903
Page
6
An old dairying saying links a penny in the churn to results in butter. The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a strengthening tonic for weak children, describing cod liver oil flavor and prepared hypophosphites. It offers a free penny and a sample with a bottle image and urges purchase from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York and druggists.
A regional line from the Atlantic Constitution echoes resilient cheer about winter and spring. The verse notes hardship during cold months but promises renewal as rain nourishes roses, with imagery of cabin fires and birds returning.
Mrs Oral Gillion died Friday morning at 9 o clock at her home east of the city after a lingering illness. The death was due to a complication of throat and lung troubles. She leaves a husband and six young children.
The Allen County rape case against George Bowers was dismissed by the state’s attorney. Bowers, living on a Port Wayne farm near Union Township, faced a charge from Cal Scott’s daughter who alleged an attack in an old barn. Witnesses had traveled to Osian for trial before dismissal.
J A Studabaker suffered severe injuries when mangled by a corn shredder on Friday. His left arm was amputated above the wrist, leaving him a lifelong cripple. Workers nearby applied handkerchief compresses to halt bleeding, and the ambulance drive to town was unusually rapid.
Goldie Grove daughter of David Grove was playing with children near the school when she fell and appeared to have a broken arm. She was brought by bogey to the city and examined by Dr Hatfield who found a severe sprain with no bone fracture. The arm was placed in spats to aid swift recovery.
J. A. Guilerge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with 24 tumors and multiple hospital stays. After doctors failed Buck len's Arica Salve quickly arrested inflammation and cured him, with a druggist named Charles Deam promoting the remedy.
George Patterson a farmer living east of the city was seen by a physician Saturday. He had a large carbuncle on the back of his wrist lanced that morning and will likely be laid up for a few days. White Pine cough syrup advertised by Stout's Drug Store.
The Mock & Sons law firm says it is no longer connected with John W. Terrell. Levi Mock explains the withdrawal was a business decision after fees disputes, with Mack taking over the case for a time before retirement.
Frank W. Gordon and Miss Josephine Mills wed at Mr. Lewis C. Mills home in Rock Creek in a ceremony led by Rev. H A Weber. Bride a music teacher daughter of a Rock Creek farmer. groom a young lawyer of Bluffton. They plan to reside on West Market Street Bluffton.
Dr Ford at St Vincent hospital operated on H O Wright of Pendleton Ind one of the Purdue wreck victims. Condition deemed satisfactory briefly but operation failed as spinal cord was entirely severed and back bones badly displaced.
Uriah Raher a carpenter at the courthouse area suffered a serious accident Saturday morning while repairing a window casing. A slipping chisel struck his right forearm, severing an artery, requiring stitches and leaving him unable to work for several days.
Wess Redding, long time city resident and teamster, has rented the Mrs. Brice farm three miles south of the city with his family and will pursue farming there. The notice also advertises a large assortment of wrist bags purses and card cases available at the business.
Nave Soldner reported from Berne that the Ahe Springer farm oil well shows strong production. The well initially flowed above the hole top and was to be shot that afternoon. Mrs Springer, wary of nitro glycerin, left the farm to avoid risk.
Charley Fox, night watchman at the clay pot factory, purchased the William Kain farm of forty acres in Union township. He closed the deal with the Tribolet agency on Thursday for 2600 dollars. Mr Kain will remain on the farm for one more year before possession.
H O Wright, a government statistician for the census bureau, spent a week in Bluffton visiting Wells County. He praised the county's wealth and crop quality, noting no other county he visited equaled Wells. He stayed at the Bliss hotel during his Bluffton visit.
Tom Watson a Bluffton carpenter filed a mechanic's lien in circuit court against the Fort Wayne Gas Company for work performed. He alleges the firm has refused to pay and failed to offer satisfaction, vowing to pursue legal action to recover the money owed.
Charles A. Ecklin a traveling man from Indianapolis praised Bluffton after a visit last Saturday. He said no town in the state appealed to him as Bluffton, highlighting its paving, streets, and overall hustle driven by a farming community, beating gas booms in his view.
Byron Wittmer, a Petroleum merchant from Wells county, has been drawn as jury commissioner for the Huntington county circuit court for the coming session. If Huntington county cannot find competent men to serve, Wittmer may be asked to assist.
Local shop touts best grade hand tailored suits at 10 to 20 dollars and overcoats 5 to 20 dollars with cheaper branches. Men and boys coats, winter caps, shirts, trousers, shoes and belts offered in wide range. Text promises substantial values and savings on cases, trunks, and undergarments.
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