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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
5
In Petersburg Indiana on October 5 Everett Bodkins and David Kelly were killed by a premature explosion at the Ayreshire mine. The men had lit two shots in Kellys room and walked to the entry before a second blast fatally ended Bodkins and instantly killed Kelly.
Elkhart Indiana October 6 Farmers and Merchants bank formed to replace the defunct Indiana National bank has purchased the St Joe Valley bank and plans consolidation. St Joe bank reports 100000 capital and 45000 surplus with Colonel Thomas Snell of Clinton NL as president. Robbery at Kokomo Burglaries split into Kokomo Fence Machine office safe theft of 50 dollars. night watchman shot at fleeing burglars as they escaped in a waiting buggy.
The Indiana yearly meeting of Friends closed its business in Richmond and adjourned until next year. Ira C. Johnson was named superintendent of evangelical work to replace J. O. Binford who resigned due to ill health. Friends plan to seek Governor Durbin’s endorsement of divorce reform.
In Bedford Beasley and Tow murder cases, trial delayed to November in Lawrence circuit court due to short term and sick witnesses. In Pendleton Mrs Calder, 67, killed by an Indiana Union Traction limited car after not noticing it. In Anderson Dusang to face murder trial November 10 for killing Hiram Staley by a fatal stone blow.
Archibald Reed, a member of the soldiers' home, was killed instantly when struck by a Pan Handle train in Marion Indiana on October 5. He had stepped onto the track while attempting to walk to the city and was struck by the locomotive.
A hunting accident near Slavi, Indiana leaves James dead after a misfire by Nuke Slavi S. Investigators say the incident occurred during a hunt on October 5, with Slavi reportedly distraught by the loss and unsure who else was present.
A Montpelier couple at a St Louis hotel during the world's fair faced a panic when the wife, in her nightgown, rushed to aid her husband with stomach cramps. She used a mustard poultice on a stranger in the dark, causing alarm before realizing the mistake. Charles Arnold of Huntington was in the city on business.
An auction notice for A P Kelly and Harry Bunn auctioneers lists a public sale at the business place in Tocsin Indiana on Friday October 7 1904 starting at 10 o'clock a m. Items include three phaeton-seat buggies three Moline wagons one John Deere walking breaking plow two harrows a sled corn cutter a ground plow American field fence John Deere 8 roll corn husker an 8 fork Thomas hay tedder and two stock tanks. Most items are noted as used two seasons.
G W Hansan a Lima Ohio engineer with the L N W R says he was cured of threatened kidney disease by Foley's Kidney Cure. He recommends it to trainmen who face similar afflictions and notes his gratitude to the remedy. Davenport and Ehle.
Mr and Mrs Roy Reynolds travel to Ft Wayne to visit friends for the day Invitations to the Elks reception on the 13th will be issued tomorrow Three different times are listed and guests are urged to follow the time on their invitation Supper begins at 8 15 for the first group and continues until all are served to avoid crowding
The sixth annual Kleinknecht reunion gathered in a well prepared grove north of Tocsin, Wells County. President John M. Kleinknecht chaired a day of music, readings, and memories with family members and guests, concluding with officer elections and thanks to organizers.
Removal sale continues at McLain's studio with half price on moulding and frames. Poneto Baptist church women host a social Saturday evening Oct 8. Rev W A Hale to preach at Emanuel's church and St Paul's on Sunday with invitations extended.
A household remedy claims to cure many internal pains and fevers. Phen a mid tablets are described as safe for the family and suitable for children, with endorsements from physicians and hospital use. each bottle includes special directions and testimonials, priced 25 cents plus mail order from Osborn Colwell Co., 46 Cliff St., New York.
One way and round trip Cotton Belt tickets from St. Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis to Texas points are offered with specific dates and varied rates. Special homeseekers and regular tickets have defined sale days and return limits. Maps, timetables, and details are available from L O Schaefer T P A Cotton Belt Cincinnati Ohio.
The Foley & Co. ad from Chicago promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the genuine remedy noted for great merit and popularity. It warns against imitations and substitutions while claiming the formula is mildly laxative no opiates and safe for children and delicate persons.
Miss Catherine Erwin daughter of Dan Erwin who left this city for Canton Ohio two months ago married Sunday to Dallas C Cory in Canton They will reside in Canton Miss Erwin belonged to Mrs P A Allens Sunday school class
S Bender received a morning letter from son Herb at Heidelberg University where he plays tackle on the college team. Saturday the squad tied 5 to 5 with a Cleveland eleven that used its best lineup to avoid a full-scale loss. Returning players faced a brass band and 300 cheering citizens, carried to their rooms.
The DePauw volume 1 number 1 arrives at the office. The student publication is praised as bright and newsy. Hon Hugh Dougherty appears on the cover. Bluffton students are noted in editorial roles with Elizabeth Dougherty as literary editor and Guy McBride in leadership under Christian associations.
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