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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
3
A door to door style medical offer proclaims the Dr Lyon Home Treatment for Catarrh can cure mucous membrane diseases. It claims two remedies internal and local purge stomach liver kidneys and relieve headaches and constipation. The notice urges readers to call at the store and obtain a 25 cent package free.
Many seek cheap lands and mild climate in Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Low rates for homeseekers and colonists twice monthly via St. Louis Cairo or Memphis on the Cotton Belt Route. Descriptive literature outlines soil crops climate people schools water health with maps and dealer contacts.
Bert Earl, a persistent offender on the west side, was caught in the act Sunday at the Paul Ersham saloon theft. He stole $5.10 from the money drawer then fled upstairs but was pursued by Paul Ersham, Bud Conner, and Pliny Wibel. Earl later admitted the theft and returned the money. Police filed an affidavit. Earl was jailed awaiting circuit court action after being tracked by Sheriff Johnson and deputies.
Marshal Crosbie returned from Muncie at 9 30 o clock with John Hunniman, who jumped a $5 board bill for Landlord John Shaffer last week. Hunniman had troubled officers while evading capture, was traced in Hartford City, and found working for an insurance man in Muncie. He was arrested, jailed overnight, arraigned before Mayor Mack, and granted a brief grace period to pay costs and owed board. If funds aren’t advanced, he faces jail.
Philip Miller found a lady's purse containing about $15 near Craigzville on Saturday and brought it to the office. A want ad was run, but the owner, Mrs. J. A. Hoke, called before print and recovered her property, much relieved.
Vince Bell, a leading Adams County farmer, visited the city Saturday with a jug of fine cider and samples of his apples. Friends were glad for his generous treat and his dependable quality.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as stopping a cough and curing a cold in one day. The offer states no cure no pay and lists a 25 cent price.
The Hay Makers side degree of the Red Men lodge held a large meeting with five candidates initiated. A parade led by Ramirez's band toured main streets before a meal and speeches by State President Mack of Muncie. Attendees included visitors from Montpelier Hartford City Muncie Fort Wayne Decatur and many local members.
A Uniondale resident told of bad luck with local corn shredders on a Saturday in town. Five machines near that area broke down after owners brought them to a blacksmith for repairs. Some townspeople view the shredders as a deadly menace and favor removal, though one farmer claimed to have fixed his machine.
Charles Fuller of Reiffsburg, a local teacher, reported his valuable driving horse missing Thursday. The horse was found strangled in its stall the next morning, tangled in the rope. Fuller had paid about $125 for the animal, which was described as a good one.
Miss Alien Studabaker returned last Thursday from Hartford Connecticut where she visited her sister for six weeks. She attended an Eastern business college during the trip and reported the experience as beneficial.
Aaron Moser found a missing forty seven dollar check after days of searching. Lipkey & Lipkey issued the original, later paid to John Schwartz, then handed to Joel Schwartz in debt settlement. The check vanished during a store entry, reappeared days later in a neighbor’s yard via Nelson Stafford, leaving the mystery unsolved.
Ossian man John Kreigh remains alive at Fort Wayne hospital after a deadly corn shredder accident. Doctors keep him stable with intravenous blood solution as he hopes for recovery and possible surgical miracles to replace the lost limb.
The Missionary society of St. Pauls at Uniondale met Friday to pack a barrel of school supplies and dolls. The dolls were dressed by society juniors. The barrel is valued at 14.80 dollars and will be sent to India.
Fragmentary bank ledger lists items like bonds and mortars, current expense interest, gold and silver coin values, cash on hand, deposits and liabilities. Mentions totals and capital stock, surplus funds, and certificates of deposits with rough figures.
Tom Gourley was arrested Friday by Sheriff Johnson and held for Kokomo officials. He had been jailed for lifting a man’s ticket at a dye shop, escaped Sunday while visitors came, and was pursued Friday night. He was recaptured by Jake Johnson, jailed overnight, then sent to Kokomo to serve a sixty day sentence. Local accusations include long‑running bad conduct and involvement in crooked jobs.
Word from Kokomo says Walter Mossburg is dangerously sick with pneumonia. Saturday he was thought near death but later reports show improvement and hopeful recovery. He is well known in the city where he lived for many years.
Mrs C P Bender died after a six month illness. Her husband Charles Bender endures double sorrow as his mother died two weeks earlier. She was a Newark native who moved to this city and married July 25. They had two children Hugh and Lloyd. She belonged to Rathbone Sisters. funeral held at Christian church with Rev C S Lester officiating. Interment at Rim Grove cemetery.
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