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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
2
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An Indiana editorial urges Wells County Democrats to mobilize for the 1904 campaign. It argues Allen County must help secure Indiana for Parker and Davis, calls for vigorous canvassing, unity, and turnout to defeat Roosevelt administration policies. It emphasizes active voter outreach and dedication at the polls.
A rallying call urges Wells county Democrats to support Judge Parker for President. It stresses fairness, courage, and constitutional fidelity, urging every Democrat to work in their precinct to secure a countywide gain and back Parker's candidacy.
Henry G. Davis argues that high tarffs empower trusts and raise domestic prices. He cites steel rails as an example with $15 to $28 per ton gaps and notes 20 percent higher prices at home than abroad. He calls for gradual tariff reform to equalize burdens and restore honest competition.
The Democratic candidate for Indiana governor John W Kern receives praise for a conciliatory campaign style aimed at winning independents. His Anderson speech urges neighborly living and shared allegiance to the United States amid partisan divides.
The Pittsburg Post quotes a pledge that after the election, regardless of outcome, neighbors will stay friends united by shared American citizenship and devotion to American institutions. This statement emphasizes unity and civil harmony in a divisive political climate.
The report compiles quotes from Mr. Bryan’s Marion address on Monday night. He derides Parker’s silver views while urging voters to consider imperialism and party loyalty against Roosevelt and GOP policies.
A revived effort to refinance the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago line gains momentum with $600000 ready in Chicago via attorney Frank B Jaqua. Labor liens totaling 15000 will be settled first and the Bluffton to Huntington extension pursued amid three competing groups including Senator Hopkins backers Cleveland capitalists and Bluffton creditors. A statewide railroad meeting yielded unclear results as factions vie for control in a three cornered dispute.
The court reported no new filings or actions Tuesday amid a light docket. Thursday will start divorce hearings with four cases to trial, two more on Friday, and a busy latter part of the week expected. Court opens in Hartford City next Monday under Judge Vaughn with stenographer M H Ormsby departing to start duties.
A Tuesday inquiry at Justice Walbert’s office may lead to affidavits against prominent county citizens. Rumors tie the probe to a Saturday night fight. one principal has reportedly left the county without a forwarding address.
A large Uniondale gathering filled a 250 seat hall with Democratic speakers Frank Dailey and M. W. Walbert leading a high energy program. A G Emschler and H. 8. Robinson spoke for prosecutor and club organizing, with a Parker and Davis glee club forming and petitions circulated for signatures to boost party membership and turnout.
Hite Sills is sentenced to Jeffersonville reformatory for rape related assault. Judge Vaughn heads to Hartford City for four weeks. Blackford and Wells counties alternate sessions. Several cases are continued or filed including foreclosures on a mechanic's lien and ongoing Tomlinson matter. Jury reports indicate a light docket due to farmers' fall work.
A correspondence to Mr George Harnish Bluffton Indiana discusses Devoe paint costs per gallon and quantities needed. It notes J J Hall Sheffield Pa used 40 gallons for two houses in oil-based paint five years ago and recent purchases of 40 gallons. N Avery Delhi owns two similar houses and used six gallons on one and twelve on the other. It requests bids for alternative paints and reminds the reader painting must be paid for.
City druggists sign a winter closing pact to shut doors at 9 pm. They may stay open during a one week holiday period and in summer months extend hours beyond 9. The Banner urges fair notice so shoppers know the early closing rule and how it affects purchases after 9.
A week from Tuesday evening the Masonic Lodge in the city plans a major meeting with three candidates and three lodges presenting degrees. Hartford City Montpelier and local members will participate, followed by a banquet. Hay Makers Red Men lodge also schedules a large gathering with state officers and National Post Chief J C Myers attending, featuring a dress parade and banquet later in the evening.
Mrs. Reed, wife of Andy Reed, flying north of town, showed improvement Tuesday after a relapse Monday. Doctors expressed greater hope than at any time during her illness as she spoke more clearly and appeared on a fair path to recovery.
The Indianapolis Star praises Bluffton judge B C Vaughn for a jury charge that urges swift prosecution of crimes. It notes Hiram Sills was charged with assault on a 13 year old, with an 18 hour jury verdict after lengthy deliberations and a second instruction from the judge.
The Prohibitionists of Nottingham held a convention at Petrol eum High School and named a ticket for local offices. Trustee nominee Jacob Warner and Assessor nominee B. F. Letst seek voter support at the polls.
Announcements declare Miss Ruth D Mohler daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo D Mohler will marry Mrs Jesse B Gierhart on Sunday October 16 at the bride’s Huntington home. The couple will reside at Hartford City after November 1. A box social for the library fundraiser will be held at the Bender plank pavilion on August 8.
Woman's Benevolent Association of Chicago reports Mrs Henrietta A S Marsh credits Peruna with curing a seven week lagrippa. The notice promotes Peruna as a universal remedy for catarrh and invites letters to Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free medical advice.
Rev Warner of the Christian church officiated Saturday evening at the wedding of Miss Addie Crouse and Bennie Kapp at the bride’s home. The ceremony was at 8 o’clock with only immediate family present. The couple will begin housekeeping in the city at once. The Banner extends hearty congratulations.
Auctioneer Philip Brineman and Harry Bunn announce a public sale on the Frank Kleinknight farm four miles north and east of Bluffton on Friday October 28 1904 starting at 10 o’clock a m. The inventory lists four horses three cows a yearling calf four hogs including brood sow and three year old male hog thirty eight shoals weighing 40 to 125 pounds farming implements a Turnbull wagon Osborne mower Deere rower cultivator breaking plow spring tooth harrow hog rack hay ladder hay rake double harness and other articles.
A public sale conducted by John Gradben offers four and a half miles east of Bluffton on the Kemp pike on Saturday October 22 1904. Items include three work horses six cows six cows will be fresh in spring two broad sows four fat hogs eleven shoats a McCormick binder a Rock Island hay loader hay tedder Milwaukee mower two farm wagons one spring wagon top buggy breaking plow spring tooth harrow corn plow land roller hay forks a kettle seventy five head of chickens eighteen turkeys eight geese and about 400 shocks of corn. Sale to begin at 9 o clock a m. Auctioneer Fred Reppert.
I will sell at my residence two miles south and one and three quarters west of Liberty Center on Monday October 24 1004 the following described property three head of horned cattle one colt one wagon one set of work harness mower breaking plow steel harrow one set of log holsters coal bed mud boat log Shalna.
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