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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1904

Page

6

Blood Purifier and Tonic Promises Health Restored

In Columbus in May 1903 a man reports impure blood and general debility improved after taking S. S. S. over seven bottles, gaining appetite and weight, with skin clearing and renewed vigor. A Wheeling woman credits S. S. S. for reduced pain, clearer blood, and better health after several bottles, urging others with serious blood issues to consult the company for free guidance.

Columbus Ohio U.S.S Victor Stubbins Wheeling W. W Market St. Joan C Swift Atlanta, Ga

Destructive Town Fire Hits Four Businesses

A Thursday night blaze gutted the Litchenberger and three Workman buildings on West Market Street, wiping out Miss Bernice McDowell’s millinery and Mrs McDowell’s dressmaking. Total losses near 10,000 dollars with limited insurance. several stores closed awaiting adjusters.

John Litchenberger West Market Stret Vaslots Litchenberger Markley Grocery Hoor Bernice McDowell Tom McDowell Bernice James Marshall Frank Bayha Bayha Workman Workman Furniture Store Henry Workman Williaw Workman, Sr Market Marion Streets

Buren pushes long talked of fire apparatus plan forward

The article notes that Buren is pressing ahead with the fire apparatus project that has been discussed for some time, signaling imminent movement on the longstanding plan.

Buren

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Popular Across Lands

Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for curing colds and grip, preventing pneumonia, and treating croup and whooping cough. The product, free of opium, is safe for infants and adults, and is noted for pleasant taste and broad trust from users domestically and abroad. Davenport & Ehie distribute the remedy.

Waitng Davenport & Ehie

Pretty t 2 Me Wedd ing

One of the prettiest weddings in the city took place at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Bartlemay on Wednesday. Their daughter Essie wed Lester Burgan of Greensboro NC in a short ceremony as guests arrived from Bluffton and nearby towns. The home was richly decorated in pink and white with a grand supper to follow. The couple will reside in Greensboro NC after November 1.

Ed Bartlemay Essie Lester Burgan Greensboro North Carolina Mr. Burgan Josephine Burgan Agnes Volmer George Tribolet Hower Trilet Clarence Burgan N. C Charles Anderson Marion Melia Schanferberger Muncie Chas. Marsh Salzbury Miss Bartlemay

Prominent Trainman Recovers From Kidney Disease

G. W. Hansan, engineer of L R and W R R, living in Lima, reports recovery from threatened kidney disease after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He recommends it to trainmen and others with similar afflictions. Davenport & Bhie.

G. W. Hansan L. R Lima Foley Davenport & Bhie

Jones Lynch Wedding Silent City Couple Wed at City Hall

Roy Jones and Miss Sarah Lynch were united in marriage Wednesday at 7 PM in the Mayor's office. The couple plan a home on East Ohio Street and will begin housekeeping after Monday. Jones, a longtime driver for Harry Deam, is well known in the city.

Roy Jones Sarah Lynch Mook Jones East Ohio Street Mr. Jones Harry Deam

Daisy at Decatur ends in family quarrel over wedding

David Kline a Vera Cruz farmer caused a scene on Madison street by weeping and crying out Daisy Daisy after forbidding his daughter Daisy from marrying Noah Huffman of near Monroe. He visited the county clerk to stop a license, then broke down and was cared for by friends.

David Kline Vera Cruz Madison Street Daisy Noah Huffman Monroe Kline Decatur Democrat

Robbed the Grave Electric Bitters Story

John Oliver of Philadelphia recalls a dramatic recovery after taking Electric Bitters. He describes severe illness, three doctors giving up, and a swift, life changing improvement after one bottle. The testimony says the remedy robbed the grave and promises relief at 50 cents at Chas Deam's drug store.

John Oliver Philadelphia Chas. C. Deam

Printing the Ballots for State Election

The state ballot printing began for 1,700,000 ballots with 200,000 extra for reserve. Six tickets will appear Republican Democratic Prohibitionist Populist Socialist and Socialist Labor. County auditors estimate this year’s vote at 688,930, down from 698,864 two years ago due to using an older statewide election as the basis.

State Board of Election Commissioners

Better Than Pills Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim

Questioned as superior to ordinary cathartic pills, these Chamberlain tablets are advertised as gentler and more pleasant to take. They move the bowels, improve appetite, and aid digestion, sold for 25 cents per bottle by Davenport & Rhie.

Chamberlain Davenport & Bhie

Have you been to the fair at St Louis via Nickel Plate road

An ad notices travel to the fair in St Louis with a Nickel Plate Road ticket offering a stopover option. The fragmentary text suggests promotion of railway travel but details are unclear.

St. Louis Nickel. Plate Road

Wells Court Hears Separation Decree Case First Of Its Kind

Wells circuit court opened with Eliza Lennington seeking a two year separation instead of divorce under a law allowing such decrees. The ruling would force the defendant to support during separation, then end and restore marital status. Other actions include Dr Shoemaker administrator v Bennett to settle estate and Warren Machine Co. v Mackey to collect an account.

Wells Circuit Court Vaughn Eliza Lennington Ellen Bennett Warren Machine Company G. B. Mackey

Cause of Lockjaw and Prevention with Balm

An old newspaper item explains tetanus arises from a germ found in street dirt that activates when a wound seals air to the site. It warns that Chamberlain's Pain Balm acts as an antiseptic, speeding healing and reducing maturation time, with promotion by Davenport & Bhle.

Davenport & Bhle

Two Democratic Meetings Held in Craigville and Murray

Democrats held two meetings Thursday night in Craigville and Murray. Judge Dalley and W H Hichhorn spoke for over two hours to a crowded Craigville audience while the local glee club provided lively songs. At Murray the crowd dwindled but a small meeting followed a tent debate with Senator Smith and C H Sturgis giving brief timely remarks.

Craigville Murray Judge Dalley W. H. Hichhorn Glee Club Fred Huffman W. F Robenold John Trostle Messrs Dailey Hichhorn Senator Smith C. HE. Sturgis

Makes a Clean Sweep in Thorough Effort

A concise line praises thorough work with emphasis on complete, spotless execution. It notes no half measures and highlights diligence as the key to success. The tone resembles a booster remark about meticulous effort paying off across tasks.

Fleming to Hold Job As Receiver Appointment Denied

Federal court in Indianapolis refused Frank Blodgett’s request to replace William S. Flemming with a new receiver. Flemming, appointed by Judge Smith of the Jay circuit court, retained full jurisdiction over the graded railroad matter despite Blodgett’s $6000 claim and the Bluffton creditors’ hopes for recovery. Local creditors insist they must recover every dollar before relinquishing any claims, and remain confident they will get their money from the road.

Anderson Federal Court Indianapolis WiLliam S. Flemming Smith Jay Circuit Court Frank Blodgett Flemming Bluffton Blodgett

Circuit Court News

Friday afternoon portions of evidence were heard in Melvin D Rothson vs Matthews Drilling and W D Friend vs Matthews Drilling seeking personal judgments and foreclosures. In United Oil and Gas Co cases Elland Alberson Stude with N Demming more evidence was heard. Harriet Boen vs Boen divorce suit dismissed. judgment of 46 84 awarded to Collins Chandler Brown.

Melvin D. Roth’ Son Matthews Drilling Company W. D. Friend Charles Elland Frank Alberson Henry P. Stude United Oil and

Reduced Rates for Hunters to Points in Appene Michigan

Travel notices list varied rail fare deals across Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin. Special homeseekers rates to northern Michigan run through November 16 with tickets at 19 cents. Indiana and Illinois routes also referenced with round trip fares and sale dates. Certificates and local endorsements required for some tickets. multiple meetings of fraternal groups noted with specific dates and locations.

Appene Michigan Wisconsin Grand Lodge of F Indianapolis Ind Partic Rotary Indiana State Charities Dona Terre Haute C. Hart A. A Scottish Bisons of Indiana Indianapoli

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