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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Virona as a cure all restoring strength and vigor. It claims improved digestion and clearer urine with weight gain and renewed health, including a testimonial from R. D. Reynolds of Loveland, Ohio. Price is one dollar a bottle or six for five dollars.
George Snyder, a two boy living near Union township, was seriously injured when a sled cutter with knives on both sides ran over two pumps and tilted. The knife cut his leg above the shoe, severing bone, nerves, and tendons, likely leaving him crippled for life. He was taken home and treated by Dr Metts from Ossian.
Liberty Center and vicinity face an epidemic with about a dozen cases and at least one death. Doctors fear multiple serious outcomes as they scramble to stop further spread and improve water safety after past well condemnations.
The board of state charities promotes Prison Sunday on October 25 with a pamphlet for ministers statewide. The observance aims to educate the public on crime prevention and reforms, noting indeterminate sentences parole laws juvenile courts curfews and child welfare measures as ongoing efforts. Citizens are urged to support through church participation. pamphlets mailed free from the state charities office in Indianapolis.
Wells residents are urged to visit Cline and Zimmer’s to view a large display of stoves from Malleable Steel Range Mfg Co South Bend Peninsular Stove Co IF L Kalms Bros Black and Germer and more. The Marion Retort coal stove is marketed for efficient coke burning and fuel savings. The store invites checks by customers in Wells and neighboring counties and promises a complete hardware and tinware assortment.
A family reunion at Frank Platt's near Ossian honored Ohio kin. Despite morning rain about seventy nine attendees gathered with baskets, sharing a bountiful meal. Guests named include Emanuel Crum Edward Platt Lee Shorey Frank Platt Fred Platt John Platt David Platt Will Platt Clark Chapp B I Platt Charles Shorey and families Ora Wilcox Philip Davis Elias Bailey and wives David Rees Levi Goldner and wives Emerson Durst and families Sherman Hardman and families Elizabeth Rowe Cass Spencer Oscar Lieu Elizabeth Chapp Lavina Platt Elizabeth Pratt.
The Eckert Wacking company plant at Fort Wayne burned Monday night around 5 30 destroying the brick structure except the engine room and front office. The loss is estimated at 650 000 with 100 000 in insurance and a further 15 000 in consequential damage.
The BANNER reports a call for twenty five workers on the Muncie Hartford City and Fort Wayne interurban project. Roadmaster Jacobs visited the city. work on South Johnson street continues with bids to finish within thirty days if enough men are hired. The line requires a Y to turn cars and street restoration will follow, with bonds filed to guarantee street repair.
The county recorder, Mr. Miller, reports a busy quarter ending September 30 with receipts of $689.86. After salary and fees, $220.50 goes to the county treasury while $94.46 is kept by Miller under the new law, and $375 to his salary. Several deeds were recorded, including Coleman to Hannah Mason for 23 acres at $1,200 and Palmer to Barsley for 223 acres at $800.
Gus Crosdale, 24, longtime Liberty township resident, died Monday at his Liberty Center home after a two week battle with typhoid fever. An active member of the Odd Fellows and Red Men lodges, his funeral was to be conducted by the Odd Fellows with Encampment Branch members in attendance. a lodge meeting was held Tuesday to discuss funeral attendance.
A deranged man attacked guards Cissel and Eliot in the White House vestibule at noon, both guards wounded and hospitalized, but the assailant was disarmed. It was the third known assassination attempt on the president, prompting heightened security and ongoing unrest at the executive mansion.
E C Warner a farmer near Keystone has an oil well on the Mun cie Hartford Fort Wayne interurban right of way. The well drilled before survey sits inside the fence along the L E W now between L E W and interurban only a few feet from the latter. Warners right to oil royalty is reserved in the right of way agreement. Several wells are located within short distances of the interurban.
Gail Byrd was the guest of a large surprise party last Tuesday evening for her sixteenth birthday. Friends and families gathered at Albert Hutman's home after a staged story led her there. Guests included Levi Huffman and family, Oliver Sills and family, and Oletus Lounabury among others.
A splendid supper was served which all enjoyed to the limit. Attendees included Jess Adkins Clare Terhune Oscar Terhune Elmer Terhune Henry Terhune Wells Lounsbury Jess Bisbee Elmer Jellison and Elmer Williamson.
Mrs. Carrie Nation loses her husband David Nation in Medicine Lodge Kansas after a stomach hemorrhage. The couple had been separated for some time. The article notes Nation’s harsh remarks about her estranged spouse and suggests her temperance crusade will continue.
Costs paid to date in the foreclosure suit Hickerson versus Carl. Attorneys Watkins and Morgan of Huntington attend for their clients. Grand jury reviewed many witnesses. no new marriage licenses or cases reported by Clerk Studabaker. John Burns of Hartford City is in town for legal matters during the grand jury session.
A terse notice in the circuit court docket references case numbers and proceedings labeled 4 cedingly 86 with minimal readable identifiers. No party names or actions are clearly readable in the fragment.
A purchase notice from Elm Poles seeks second growth white elm rods at the hub factory located on the Clover Leaf railroad toward the southwestern section. The brief item requests buyers to contact for securing the timber poles.
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