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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
6
A child suffered a severe diphtheria attack with neck gland swelling. After iodine and surgery, a left neck gland was removed and a scarred opening remained for years. In 1884, B S Ragland of Charleston recounts using S S S, taking twenty six bottles and full recovery with no relapse since.
A St. Louis man using an electrical oil locator has secured a $200 option on a Nash Reasoner farm well and plans to locate additional wells at $20 per well with a quarter interest in the lease. Indianapolis parties back the venture, anticipating a large strike if the device works as claimed.
Question asks how Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are superior to ordinary cathartic pills. Answer: they are easier and more pleasant to take, gentle in effect, move the bowels and improve appetite and digestion. Sold at Davenport & Ehle for 25 cents per bottle.
Bluffton will soon operate a successful night school using the central building. Superintendent Wirt volunteers his services and city teachers volunteer to teach for a small sum. The program aims to teach practical branches to workers after day jobs and tuition is kept nominal. A group of Warren youths, including Homer Fryback, Ross Buffington, and Arlie Goss, visited Bluffton Sunday night.
The Supreme Court sides with Thomas McDonald over Carlin Bros claiming $500 for plugging a well. Carlin drilled a well on a lease, abandoned it without plugging, and McDonald later leased the land and drilled, discovering freshwater intrusion. Carlin offered to pay plugging costs if McDonald let them drill, then sued for $500. lower court ruled for Carlin, but the high court reverses to McDonald. Further judicial fate TBD.
The remedy is praised for curing colds grip and preventing pneumonia. It cures croup and whooping cough safely for babies and adults. Free of opium, it is pleasant to take and widely esteemed both at home and abroad. Sold by Davenport and Eble.
James Ferris and his wife, former city residents, have been appointed by the bishop to lead a mission school in Africa. They must raise outfits and adapt to a new climate, with the Methodist church raising an Eld draft to aid their departure.
The Clover Leaf railroad hub in Plaiston seeks second growth white elm poles four inches and larger cut any length. S. C. Reid at the Clover Leaf factory handles inquiries. The Brooks works of the American Locomotive company won the contract to build ten freight engines, with rushed delivery due to heavy traffic.
Harry Little and companions arrive from Fort Wayne after seeking to wed Miss Carrie DeLong at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. A writ of habeas corpus failed as Mr DeLong secretly moved the girl away before sheriffs could serve the court. DeLong did not return to Fort Wayne. the girl remained hidden, and Little awaits further legal action and possible license refunds.
After stating the presidential election will not change public taste Foley's Honey and Tar is touted as the people's favorite remedy for coughs colds and incipient consumption A Batesville Indiana reader claims eight doses cured a three month severe cold and pneumonia risk.
Mrs John Meaniel and Mrs McDaniel living on North Union street report a burglar attempting entry Thursday evening. Mrs McDaniel fired her revolver at the intruder as he fled toward Ellingham's grist mill, but the shot missed.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, thought to die, survived after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a full recovery. The remedy is praised for curing consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with trials offered by.Chas C Deam.
The Democratic central committee lists upcoming speeches in several county locations over the next weeks. On Thursday October 20, C Sturgis and J H C Smith speak at Petroleum with the glee club. at Craigville J S Dalley and W H Eichhorn address voters. at Jackson Center Joseph Barnes and R W Stine appear with the Brashore glee club performing campaign songs.
Foley & Co Chicago advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as the original throat and lung remedy. It warns that many imitations exist and urges customers to ask for the genuine, noting mild laxative action and absence of opiates, safe for children and delicate persons.
A Chicago mother abandoned her infant to starvation in a manger. The judge sentenced her to the workhouse and suggested a year of hard labor would do her good. He implied the father should also bear burdens like carrying water and running the wringer to improve the family situation.
Delegates chosen for grand lodge as Joseph Estabrook and Henry Steghamper named reps with Frank Wisner and Samuel Straw as alternates. Nelson Kelley remains district deputy. The lodge plans state and district gatherings soon, aiming for a grand city event.
John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a near death experience with jaundiced skin sunken eyes and back pain. After three physicians gave up he began using Electric Bitters and within three weeks recovered becoming a well man and claiming the tonic “robbed the grave.” Sold for 50 cents at Chas C Deam's drug store.
Medical notice from Dr. Youngkin dated November 1 announces eye glasses fitting using new scientific methods and claims to treat rye throat diseases by medicine or operation in India.
Bluffton lost 26 to 5 at Ossian Friday. Ossian led with 20 points and Bluffton could not match their pace. After the game, Ossians hosted Bluffton players for a royal supper, while Isaac Gilliam bought Rufus Heller’s share of the City barber shop and took full control.
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