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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
8
Hartford saloon owners push for large scale free lunches to attract customers and boost trade. Restaurant operators threaten action to curb the plan, bearing on hours and gambling rooms, while some see free lunches as a bluff that may spread to other venues.
The Banner recalls earlier theft of army blankets and overcoats from Tollitin rooms. Capt Brunn warned of prosecutions, most items returned and the case may be dropped. Private lockers are planned for company members to secure government clothing and equipment. A box social is set for Poplar Grove school house next Friday with enthusiastic planning.
A critique of long distance forecasters who claim yearly weather predictions for Indiana Illinois and Ohio. The piece argues forecasts are fake, relying on general geography and past records to produce broad, ambiguous predictions that mislead the credulous public.
Frankfort high school students painted class numbers around town prompting professors to investigate. The culprits erased their own numbers after discovery. Instructors veto late-night dances to better spend time on studying nature’s problems.
Frank H. Blodgett has filed in the U S District court in Indianapolis for a federal receiver to take control of the Cincinnati Bluffton & Chicago line. The road already benefits from prior handling by a state court appointee and is said to be improving, with operating costs covered. Bluffton creditors and Portland interests clash over this action as witnesses are called. The piece also notes a dark Wells County night scene in Washington park and reports on a fledgling Craigville football team preparing to challenge nearby towns.
A possible jail break was reported at the county jail when F C Harbaugh heard noises from the jail’s outer cell corridor between 8 and 9 pm. Two prisoners were heard discussing breaking bars and escape, but sheriff and authorities found no tools. two inmates, Hite Sills and Oscar Millington, faced respective charges of assault with intent and larceny.
An operator notes a likely price move but predicts the direction depends on John D. Rockefeller. If he has ample crude, prices may drop. if he needs more, prices may rise to spur production. Had weather stays good, drilling remains feasible and fields with light output need market gains to prompt activity.
A cautious citizen predicts a mild open winter as leaf fall proceeds slowly. Hartford City aims to lure the Broderick and Quinlan foundry, with Montpelier poised to lose a major industry, while Dr J C Fulton sells three high quality shorthorns to Charles R White & Son in East Jefferson township as a foundation herd begins.
Roy Harnish and Charles Ditzler, residents near Murray, faced a wild boar that attacked their wagon team. Harnish escaped after guiding the team to safety while Ditzler sustained leg injuries and a doctor from Uniondale attendrd. The hog also injured two cattle before being driven away.
Toledo reports center on Morgan Hill syndicate as likely Clover Leaf buyer if a sale proceeds. Erie interest rumored to back a cash purchase and connect to St Louis, with possible tie to St Louis & San Francisco for a transcontinental line. Clover Leaf President Shonts in New York negotiating. deal expected soon.
Unclaimed letters remaining in Bluffton Indiana for the week ending October 17 1904 include Cortlett Mary J Chromiler Genevieve vans Chas Holderman John Lambert Margaret Lyons Viola Referee of Bankruptcy Sibels George Shiner George Wolfes Henry Wexler S A L SHARPE P M.
The Banner fund notices contain requests to update delivery address details. Submit both old and new addresses and specify daily or weekly paper to ensure prompt change. William Dilbone will travel to Van Wert next Friday to take possession of his newly purchased meat market and start operations with meat stock.
A revised list shows upcoming campaigns with speakers including Judge J. S. Dailey W Eichhorn J H C Smith F Dailey and A G Emshwiler at venues in Vera Cruz Petroleum Murray Craigville Jackson Center Rock Creek Center Zanville Poneto and the up house. The Bluffton glee club and Bashore Brothers Glen club provide musical support with many events set for October 18 to October 22. The Stone meeting at the up house is also noted as well attended.
A Walser from Nottingham township reports a lost buggy whip and spread set from his buggy while in the city for fifteen minutes. Luster Roush installs a dough mixer and dynamo at 750 dollars to boost bakery output. Nottingham township teachers hold a Saturday institute at Petroleum with solid turnout.
Personal excursions once a week via Clover Leaf Route to Missouri and Ohio lands. Describes healthy climate, pure water, and fertile soil with alfalfa worth up to 75 dollars per acre. Mentions sale of small tracts near Lilbourn Ohio colonies and Joy price lands in northwestern Ohio. Contacts: W L Ross Toledo Frankfort M A Chambers. R S Hart Frisco System St Louis.
Advertisement notes a low excursion fare via Clover Leaf Route to St Louis World’s Fair with travel in 1904 season. Tickets sold Fridays and Saturdays at one cent per mile with a one third fare plug and a ten day stopover limit.
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