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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
7
The advertisement touts making cake muffins and tea biscuits at home using Royal Baking Powder. It claims fresher cleaner tastier and economical results versus ready-made bake-shop goods, and presents Royal as the greatest of bake-day helps from New York.
Special Judge J H C Smith settles Clara Cover vs William Q Cover by granting custody of Ruth to the father with allowed visits for the mother. The decision cites Indiana cases and law on parental custody, noting both parents have faults but that the child’s best interests guide the ruling. The Pinxton home proof shows a distressed, joint family situation with disputes and domestic trouble surrounding both sides.
In Wells County Indiana the court rules in favor of William C Cover Sr father of Ruth age three as of February 8 1904 awarding custody to the father with maternal visits allowed under proper restrictions. The case centers on a Rock Creek Township farm home and a disputed living arrangement after Mrs Cover left the husband. The court emphasizes the child’s best interests and a stable home with Mr and Mrs Cover Sr described as hospitable and peaceful.
In Keystone on October 18, 1904 Daniel Perry of Petroleum announces he declines to run on the Prohibition ticket for trustee, pledging continued opposition to monopolies and imperialism while noting support for W J Bryan in 1896 and 1900.
Hart Richey marks five years as the rural route carrier on route No 3. The 28 mile six day weekly route handles about 8 000 pieces monthly on average with occasional months reaching 18 000. He has missed only five days due to illness and has endured severe weather, including snow drifts forcing detours across fields.
The Red Men lodge held a fish fry Monday evening for members and wives. H. S. Robinson Tilden Clark and Gus Michaels supplied the fish from Crooked Lake, under the supervision of the refreshments committee, as speeches and good cheer followed a very successful event.
The Keystone Coal Company versus R. L. Brown and others was dismissed after plaintiffs attorney J B Merriman announced a satisfactory adjustment. The suit sought foreclosure of a $76 mechanic’s lien for fuel on a county lease. John French and wife attended a birthday surprise party for Mrs. Fred Bauman near the city, where guests surprised her with a celebration.
John Gasser sues Elias Reisen for 200 dollars alleging a 1897 loan of 85 dollars secured by a note. Reisen allegedly forged Gasser's signature to a 74.04 payment in 1898 after falsely offering settlement. Gasser remained ignorant of the fraud until a later bank dispute uncovered the scheme. Decatur Democrat reports the filing today.
Poneto defeats Craigville fifteen to twelve at Poneto while Liberty Center edges Keystone eleven to eight at Liberty Center. Ossian recently beat Bluffton leaving the league standings fairly even as teams prediction grows for upcoming games. Bluffton must improve quickly to keep pace and challenge the leaders.
Six couples received marriage licenses in a single Saturday session at the county courthouse. One applicant requested secrecy and left details with reporters, while the others were listed as Freeman Isaiah Houser with Maud Jane Wintrow, Willie Nelson Ruble with Nora Himira Lutz, David Alonzo Lantia with Claraisle Stevens, Benjamin Franklin Kapp with Addie M Crouse, and Levi Hill with Mrs Levi Hill.
Charles Arnold and his son Oscar left on Monday for New Mexico seeking a winter residence or visit. The fragment notes their departure and suggests travel plans for the season.
C B Anderson of Clare nce Burgan discovered on arriving in town that his Marion pocketbook and two checks totaling about 1350 dollars were missing. He promptly contacted friends and returned home while arranging bank stop payments. One check was to his partner Mr Shirtliff. the other to himself. He believes the papers may have fallen in the car rather than stolen. The conductor was to search the car on arrival. railroad reports are not yet available.
Harry Chambers, a Bluffs ton boy, has been blind since a two year old gunshot wound damaged his eyes. Surgeons at Fort Wayne tried cataract removal two weeks ago but Sunday found no residual sight. His father retrieved him from the Hope hospital after the failed operation.
Joe Hedges, reported missing from Bluffton after abrupt departure, has reappeared in Los Angeles. He writes he found work at a pump factory earning three dollars daily and plans to visit Bluffton soon. His wife Mrs Hedges has had no known contact with him, and their domestic issues were noted as frequent quarrels.
Martin Stair and his wife were involved as passengers on an interurban railway car when an incident occurred. Details describe their involvement and the event context within the local transit scene.
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