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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
4
Eight cents a pound describes a young woman’s gain from Scott’s Emulsion as she buys a bottle and grows from thin to healthier weight. The ad notes some pay more, some less, some get nothing, and promises a free sample.
A September 23 1904 order cancels October 1 1904 rural route expansions in Wells County Indiana. Postmaster A L Sharpe defers boxes and delivery plans while Cromer and aides push for voter support. The letter notes ops will continue with existing routes and requests receipt acknowledgment.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts severe illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and pain. After doctors gave up he used Electric Bitters, saw rapid improvement, and declares they saved him. He warns others not to miss them and notes the product costs 60 cents at Deam's drug store.
A large Prohibition rally drew a crowd as a procession with three bands met presidential candidate Dr. 5. c. Swallow and his party at the train. The Auditorium near Merchants' hall was crowded to seats up to 2000 as speeches were delivered by Swallow and Volney V. Cushing with attendees listed from local groups and supporters. unreadable snippets reference quinine tablets and lagrippe in the crowd.
The Wells circuit court enters its fourth week of the September term with three weeks left before Judge Vaughn departs to Hartford City for four weeks. An affidavit and $800 bond are noted for Hiram Sills on a bench warrant. The case B C Storms vs Stevenson Oil Co moves to the appellate court after overruled motion for a new trial. Judgment of $122.18 is entered against Chris Starr in a suit by Homer Baumgardner and E A Ware. A writ of habeas corpus in the Cover case is returnable October 6 to determine custody. Henry Boen files a counter showing in a divorce case with a restraining order sought.
Question answers how Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets surpass ordinary cathartic pills. They are easier and more pleasant to take with gentle effects that hardly feel medicinal. They move the bowels improve appetite and aid digestion. 25 cents per bottle. Davenport and Ehle selling.
The third farmers picnic excursion to Purdue University and the experimental station is set for October 11, 1904 followed by the seventh annual conference of farmers institute workers on October 12 and 18, 1904. The Central Passenger association grants one fare plus 25 cents round trip from Indiana lines to Lafayette with sale dates October 10 to 12 and return to October 14. If through tickets are unavailable local agents may arrange local round trips or provide receipts to obtain rebates as needed.
Lockjaw is caused by a bacillus in dirt that enters through wounds and thrives without air. It can be destroyed by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm soon after injury, acting as an antiseptic and speeding healing to one third the usual time. Sold by Davenport & Ehle.
Drs Earl and Thomas Sturgis Ben Buckner Charles Baumgardner and Dr Buckner members of the Democratic glee club visited Marion Buckner's home Friday for an enjoyable hour They sang campaign songs and telephones connected from Poneto and Liberty Center let the group serenade the surrounding country A large gathering of friends and neighbors attended and supper followed the music
Lonzo Colbert born April 14 1854 died Sept 19 1904 at age 50 years 5 months 5 days. He married Mahala Roush Nov 6 1875 and sired two sons Alva Elijah Colbert and daughter Belle Colbert Huffman. He joined the U B church, was a Mt Zion I O O F member, and burial was at Woodlawn after services at Mt Zion U B church led by Rev J E Etter and Rev Lewis Huffman.
W H Brown of Leesville Indiana survived a near death experience after using King s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure later. The remedy is praised for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with trials offered and prices 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by Chas C Deam druggist.
Notice of insolvency issued in Wells Circuit Court No 906 for the estate of Callie C Deming deceased. Administrator reports insufficiency to pay debts. creditors must file claims for allowance. Clerk’s seal dated Bluffton Indiana September 26 1904.
Luther Lightle administrator of John Palmer Sr. estate has vouchers in final settlement. Court will hear on October 21 in Indiana to show cause why account should not be approved. Dailey Simmons Dailey attorneys.
Notice to creditors of the William L. Robinson estate set for final settlement on October 15, 1904 in the circuit court with heirs and creditors required to appear. Also notice that John T. Alexander has been appointed administrator of the Enoch Alexander estate in Wells County, solvent status indicated.
A Winchester man named M. M. Austin advised by a wife’s illness, used Dr. King's New Life Pills. The remedy brought prompt relief for stomach and liver trouble and she was ultimately cured. Available for 25 cents at Chas C Deam's drug store.
Farmers rush in after 3 pm as harvest plans begin. Hand harvesting and high wages due to scarce help burden corn crop work. Two inmates remain jailed, Hiram Sills and Charley Smith, with Sills awaiting trial and Smith near release after a year sentence.
A farmer spent a silver dollar in town spending it with a merchant and later received it back for poultry. Over six years the dollar circulated among neighbors, then four years ago it went to a Chicago mail order house. It has since vanished and will never return to fund local schools or roads or uplift the community.
An ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica salve as a universal healer for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers eruptions and piles. It promises 25c price and satisfaction guarantee by Chas E Deam druggist. The G A R post at Markle secured a large can from the government and mounts it at the Markle burial office for display.
Special trips advertised along the Clover Leaf route in 1904 offer visits to Grand Rapids Ohio Marion Indiana and oil belt towns plus National Soldiers Home and Ma rion attractions. Separate colonist excursions to Oklahoma Indiana Kansas Colorado and the Southwest are advertised with very low one fares and round trip tickets from Toledo Ohio agents.
The notice from JHN C. CURTIS, Superintendent, states schedule changes may occur at any time without notice.
An L B W official rejected rumors that the Chicago and Rock Island would buy the Lake Erie & Western as an eastern outlet, calling it the Lake Shore road’s pet and saying management would never sell it. The report mentions a bust at disclosing the development of all paths.
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