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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
3
An old advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a life aiding tonic for women men and children. It claims to restore flesh strength and cure wasting disease while supporting growth in pale or thin individuals. Free samples offered and availability through Scott and Bowne chemists in New York with $1.00 price at druggists.
On Thursday Wells Circuit Court heard the Cover custody case with Judge Vaughn appointing J H C Smith as special judge and Judge Adair presiding for Jonathan Milterre. The Miller vs McLin et al. assault case, with $5000 damages sought by Mack & Sons for the plaintiff, involves defendants once jailed in 1908. The proceeding, in M H Ormsby’s office, drew about fifty witnesses and a packed room in Rock Creek township.
A Lees Leesville resident believed near death after battling lung illness credits Dr King's New Discovery. He reports immediate relief from asthma and claims a complete cure, noting similar successes against consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Trial bottle free. price 50 cents and 1.00. Chas C Deam druggist.
Meria Smith received a letter from Curry McKendry reporting his location in Bartlettsville and that he is employed in oil fields after an accident on a lease boiler exploded. He suffered facial burns and burns to the chest but expects to return to work soon. He is reportedly pleased with the new position and plans to stay there. He left Warren for westward work and found what he calls a first class territory for good jobs and wages.
A Winchester Indiana man M. M. Austin and his wife faced stomach and liver trouble. After doctors failed his wife, he used Dr Kings New Life Pills and she found relief at once and was cured. Available for 26 cents at Chas C Deams drug store.
Wilson Grove, a clerk, used a city fire scene at the J L Snyder shoe store when a lit cigar dropped a blazing match into the display window. N K Todd aided to quickly remove shoes and display material. The flames were extinguished with little actual damage beyond a scorched clerk.
Lockjaw or tetanus is caused by a germ found in street dirt that is inactive in air but activates under skin wounds. The germ causes a virulent poison. applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm promptly after injury destroys germs, prevents maturation, and speeds healing to one third the usual time. Davenport & Ehle offer Pain Balm as an antiseptic solution.
Mr Williams aged 71 and Mrs Williams aged 73 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday. The couple remain active in life with Mr Williams serving as a night watchman and Mrs Williams in good health. The milestone is noted as a rare occurrence for such a long marriage.
The original Foley & Co. of Chicago advertised Foley's Honey and Tar as the proven throat and lung remedy, warning against imitations and substitutes. It touts mild laxative effects, no opiates, and safety for children and delicate persons, urging demand for the genuine product.
Hall of Mt Zion Lodge No 684 notes the death of Alonzo Colbert a faithful member and kind husband and father. The charter is to be draped in mourning for 30 days and copies of the resolutions will be sent to the family and published in the Bluffton Banner and Warren Tribune.
A public sale on October 19 1904 at the Marion Garton farm near Bluffton offers seven horses twenty four Shropshire sheep eight brood sows hogs and various cattle and calves plus farming implements. The sale begins at 9 o clock in the morning. Invitations also announce the wedding of Miss Essie Bartlemay to Mr Lester Burgan at the bride’s home on October 19 at 8 o clock.
Notice by Wells County auditors of two proposed gravel roads, McCurdy free gravel road and Lockwood gravel road, with their paths and lengths, hearings set for November 1904 before the Board of Commissioners. Names Brineman and auditor credentials appear.
In the Hamilton v Ohio Oil case the court Friday extended the restraining order to stop salt water from oil wells entering a tile drain until further orders. Rockwell Oil confessed judgment for drilling done by a Montpelier firm totaling 553 dollars plus attorney fees. J K Davis ditch petition resulted in the ditch being established with viewers to assess damages and benefits. Kate Toms v Marie Toms partition case named George Matlack guardian ad litem after a minority suggestion.
A letter from A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as the people’s favorite remedy for coughs colds and incipient consumption noting it cures colds quickly and prevents pneumonia. He recounts three months of illness prior to relief after eight doses.
A courthouse scene unfolds as Mrs. Cover bursts into hysterics when her child is brought to court by the father. She faints along with the second Mrs. Cover amid loud cries, prompting the judge to move the child to an adjoining room during testimony.
Notice that a report of viewers on the Warner gravel road will be heard by the Wells County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday November 9 1904 The road runs from the northwest corner of section 12 township 25 north range 12 east to the southwest corner of sections 86 in the same township It is 26592 feet long and the auditor C S Brineman signs the notice for the November 1904 term of the Commissioners Court.
A description of the Smith free gravel road begins at a stake 1 44 feet and follows the section line between sections 31 and 32 to the southeast corner of section 31. The route connects with the Bluffton and Salamonie road, measures 17 942 feet, and the hearing is set for Wednesday November 9 1864 in the Commissioners Court.
Luther Lightle as administrator for John Palmer Sr deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers. Wells Circuit Court will examine the account on October 21, 1904 in Bluffton Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker seals the notice. Dalley Simmons Dalley attorneys.
Seven day coach tickets available daily except Friday and Saturday. Season 60 day and 16 day passes valid through November 30. Inquiries should be directed to local agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana 430.
In the Wells Circuit Court case No 906 the administrator petitions show the estate of Calla C Deming is insolvent and unable to pay debts. On April 18 1904 the judge ordered settlement accordingly and creditors must file claims for allowance. Witness the clerk and seal at Bluffton Indiana September 20 1804. HU ED BPUDABAR EE
Friends of G. W. Hansan, engineer for L. E. & W. R. R., now in Lima, Ohio, are pleased to hear of his recovery from threatened kidney disease. He credits improvement to Foley's Kidney Medicine.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough remedy and lungs not too far gone may see cure. The ad notes it calms the racking cough and soothes inflamed air passages, offering comfort even in advanced stages.
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