19 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
1
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion cures soft bones in children by daily small doses of rich bone food. It asserts stiff joints and bowed legs improve with proper nutrition and promises a free sample from Scott & Bowne and druggists.
In Wells county the jail is undergoing ongoing repairs to improve comfort and function. A steam heating system was installed last year followed by electric lighting with buried wiring. New water pipes are being added to the cell block and a bath room built for women with similar upgrades for men. The county aims for a fully modernized jail the public can be proud of.
Lockjaw or tetanus is caused by a bacillus in street dirt that becomes dangerous when under the skin and air is excluded. Applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm immediately after injury destroys the germs and reduces healing time. Davenport & Ehle sell it.
Manager DeLaCour announces a strict policy banning children in arms from all Grand productions. He cites patron feedback and potential fright for young audiences as reasons for enforcement. The rule mirrors practices in larger cities and will be actively upheld.
M M Austin of Winchester Ind credits Dr King s New Life Pills for his wife s stomach and liver trouble relief. The report notes no new developments in the ongoing antic career of Harry Little and Carrie DeLong as authorities pursue her custody case.
A large Democratic gathering at headquarters organized a first voters club with nearly 100 names. Rollo Stout elected president, Jake Johnston vice president, and Frank Ullmer secretary as they plan further details. Senator Smith spoke on current issues and Bryan’s speeches drew cheers, while press claims of boorishness were disputed.
H G Gambel of Harrison township seeks a one year license to sell and allow consumption of spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart at a time at a front first story room on Market Street Bluffton Wells County Indiana The premises are a glass fronted 1744 by 48 feet room with no partitions and not connected to other businesses The filing is made to the Wells County Board of County Commissioners at the November 1904 term and is signed 413 H G GAMBL, Applicant.
A certified decree directs a public sale in Bluffton Wells County Indiana on November 5 1904 between 10 am and 4 pm. The auction covers rents and profits for up to seven years from the oil lease and SE quarter of SE quarter section 12 25 11 along with Oil Well No 1 and related equipment. If proceeds fall short the full fee simple of the chattel real may be sold to satisfy the decree including costs. The Sheriff is J R Johnston.
In Wells County Indiana on September 28 1904 the Board of Commissioners received reports from viewers on the McCurdy free gravel road 5855 feet long and the Lockwood Warner and Smith free gravel roads. Hearings before the Commissioners Court are set for November 9 1904 and November 3 1904 respectively. Auditor Brineman states meetings will address proposed macadamized or gravel roads and related routes including the Lockwood and Warner lines and the Bluffton and Salamonie connections.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley's Honey and Tar helps incipient consumption by stopping coughing easing air passages and giving lungs a chance to heal. The claim notes no guarantee for advanced cases but emphasizes comfort and relief even there.
Details for Via Lake Erie and Western Railway offer lower fares for hunters and homeseekers to Michigan and Wisconsin with limited sale dates and certificate requirements. Also lists numerous fraternal and Masonic gatherings in Indianapolis and Terre Haute with round trip fares around 3.10 dollars and special sale dates. Includes live stock show in Chicago and ticketing via agent F Bolts at L. E. and W. R. RB.
Special excursion Sunday October 22 1904 to Grand Rapids Delphos and Marton via Clover Leaf Route. Train leaves Union Depot Toledo at 7 a m. Tickets good returning through October 24 on train No 6 arriving Toledo 8 35 a m. For details contact Clover Leaf agents or W L Ross G P A Toledo Ohio.
Special Sunday trips to Toledo Ohio on Oct 16 and 20 1904 via Clover Leaf Route with park and theater visits. Homeseekers excursions to Northern Michigan on Oct 18 Nov 1 15 29 1904 with agent information for Clover Leaf Route W L Ross and M A Chambers in Toledo Frankfort or Toledo contact points.
Nickel Plate line offers seven day coach tickets with daily departures except Friday and Saturday and several term options until November. Clover Leaf route presents special fair concessions including coach excursion tickets at one cent per mile and round trip tickets valid 15 or 60 days with set fare structures. Contact local agents or W L Ross for details in Toledo Ohio or C A Aterlin in Fort Wayne Indiana.
John O. Curtis, Superintendent, states the schedule is subject to change with no prior notice.
A male resident of Harrison township Wells county Indiana applies at the November 1904 Wells county board of commissioners for a license to sell and allow drinking of spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart on premises in Bluffton Lot 35 fronting Market Street. The described room is a front ground floor two story brick space 174% by 70 feet with glass front and no partitions.
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