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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1903

Page

8

Remonstrance Rule Upheld Two Years in Indiana

Judge Alfred H. Plummer of the Wabash circuit court rules that remonstrances filed against liquor licenses remain valid for two years and cannot be withdrawn by signers. The decision affects Edward Higgins and Isaiah Rome in Warren Huntington County and guards temperance interests against last minute pressure. The ruling implies blanket remonstrances stand for two years against all applicants.

Alfred H. Plummer Wabash Circuit Court Indiana Plummer Edward Higgins Isaiah Rome Warren Huntington County Circuit Court

Wells County Library Board Approves Building Plan

The Wells County library board met Friday evening at four o clock in the Wells County bank cave and decided the construction work would continue. Architect Kibele is preparing plans for the new building.

Judge McMahon ruling on county assessor pay

All counties face effects from Judge McMahon at Valparaiso unless reversed on appeal. The Porter county assessor cannot be paid for two days of work in one day. Editor Bower sues over pay to Freeman for overlapping roles on the Board of Review. Freeman must return 426 dollars received in the last six years.

McMahon Valparaiso Bower The Chesterton Tribune Porter County Board of Review William Freeman

Free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered

A Davenport & Ehle notice offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a reliable remedy for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. It promotes the new remedy and notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer and a price of 25 cents.

Chamberlain Davenport & Ehle

Funeral of Mrs. Gehrett in Petroleum Church

Rachael Tappy Gehrett, born 1868, died 1903, wife of Samuel Gehrett and mother of two sons, is remembered for faith and service. Rev. R G Jones officiated at United Brethren Church with Rebekah and Odd Fellows in attendance. Crowds filled the church as schools, shops, and businesses closed for the service and burial at Stahl cemetery.

Rachael Tappy Cerrett Simeon Tappy Jesus Samuel Gehrett Harry Gehrett Sister Gehrett Gehrelt Mary United Brethren Church Petroleum Raph CG. Jones Poneto Order of Rebekahs Odd Odd Fellows Stahl Cemetery Mount Olive Rebekah Lodge No

Ties Disgorged by C B and C Complicates Finances

The C B and C faces financial trouble as ties were unloaded without authorization. Lake Erie will reclaim the loads to recover about $3000 plus about $50 to return them to their line. A separate case in circuit court concerns the annulment of a marriage filed by Edward and Emma Shreve. A free sample promotion for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is advertised.

Swift Specific Cos Atlanta Gas Lake Myre Sussell Lake Erie Cochran Mock &0S Fir Bt Andeav Srivu Snatlers Aie Edward Shreve Emma Pearl Shreve Emma Pearl Crips

Fire destroys Milo Gorrell farm house near Ossaib

A farmhouse one mile south of Ossiab owned by Milo Gorrell burned last Friday with an estimated loss around two thousand dollars. Defective flue started the blaze which spread rapidly in a strong morning wind, destroying cellar provisions and most household goods. Gorrell’s son in law Clem Hatfield and family lost their possessions. Hatfield’s insurance was not transferred and is uninsured. Fire was first seen by Lake Erie road section men. bucket brigades failed to stop the flames.

Milo Gorrell Ossiab Mr. Gorrell Clem Hatfield

Will file counter charge in sheep theft case

Clement DL Houlderbaum says he will counter sue for malicious prosecution after being accused by William Byrd and Frank Curry of stealing eight sheep. He claims the sheep sold to Hamar McKinney were his property on Adam Foust’s farm and vows to prove his innocence. Dailey Simmons & Dailey represent him.

Clement DL. Houlderbaum William Byrd Frank Curry Holderbaum Hamar Mckinney Adam Oust Joust Warren Mr. Molderbaum McKinney Mr. Holderbaum Jin Carl Cotton Charley McKinney Adam Foust Byrd Dailey, Simmons & Dailey

Assignment of Subsidy to Cambria Steel Company

The C B & C company assigns the Harrison township subsidy to Cambria Steel Company of Johnstown Pa. The transfer occurred Thursday and relates to rails for road building and staff funding. A company representative declined to comment, suggesting uncertainty or fear within officials and staff about disclosing details.

Harrison Township Cambria Steel Company Johnstown

Public Stock Sale Near Bluffton and Vera Cruz Auction

Notice of sale at the residence three miles east of Bluffton or two miles west of Vera Cruz on Monday November 9 1903. Items include broodmare four short Horn cows two yearling heifers calves sows shoats a Duroc male and 8 10 acres of corn plus farming implements. Auctioneer Fred Reppert. Safe to begin at ten o clock. Mrs Wm Stiffer reports life plant cure for erysipelas. For sale by M A Stout.

Bluffton Vera Cruz Monteve Joan EK Carraty & Son Fred Reppert Anuctioneer Beaver Dam Postorfive New Philadelphia M. A. Stout

New Phase of Teaching Sows District Living Demand

Indiana State Superintendent Frank A. Cotten urges teachers to reside within their assigned districts. The report argues teachers should not teach in a community while living far away, noting benefits of home visits and daily patron involvement.

Frank A. Cotten Indiana Supt Cotton

Death of Henry Barnett Near Decatur

John Barnett received a telegram Saturday announcing the death of his father Henry Barnett at his Decatur area home. About sixty four years old he died suddenly from heart failure while at breakfast after a period of declining health. Henry Barnett resided on a Decatur farm for thirty years and leaves three sons and four daughters along with his wife.

John Barnett Decatur John Henry Flo Barnett Ienry Barnett Adams Country

Great Southwest Lands Appeal To Homeseekers

The article promotes settlement in the Great Southwest offering cheap lands with mild climate. It notes many northern and eastern farmers relocate to Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas, with prices from 84 10 315 per acre. Describes soil crops and communities. Literature outlines soil crops climate people towns and routes with reduced homeseeker rates on select Tuesdays via St. Louis Cairo or Memphis. Contact BE W LaBeaume at Cotton Belt Route St. Louis Mo.

Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas St. Louis Cairo Memphis W. LaBeaume Tkt. Agt

The Treatment That Cures

An advertisement touts Dr Lyon Some Treatment for Catarrh claiming internal and local remedies cure catarrh head to bladder issues. It markets to indigestion bowel, liver and kidney problems and urges readers to visit W A Gatelluss for a special agency and a 2 cent package. It stresses tests and immediate purchase.

Lyon Lynn Lume FBI W. A. Gateliuss

Halloween Party Prep Promises Night of Fun

The article urges starting Halloween preparations now for an unforgettable party. It extols the night’s witchery and creepy romance, noting that Halloween merrymaking and superstitions have marked Oct 31 for over 600 years with witches goblins fairies imps and devils abroad for pranks.

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Elope Ended In Quiet City Marriage

Miss Genevieve Haie and Mr Pars ker, well known young couple, secretly wed after a Friday evening trip intended to see Maude Adams in Fort Wayne. Telegram confirms the marriage to Mr Hale. Miss Hale, senior at high school, is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Tale. Parker hails from Kendallville and studies at Evansville to enter the ministry.

Genevieve Haie Parsker Maude Adams Lurt Wayne Hale Miss Hale John Tale Parker Kendallville Evanston Decatur Journal

Public Sale Near Tocsin Seeks Buyers for Farm Lot

A public sale will be held at the organizer’s residence one and a half miles west of Tocsin on November 3 1903 starting at ten o'clock. The catalog includes a two year old colt two milch cows three spring calves four brood sows thirty ewes a Cottswold buck various plows drills a buggy hay rope and pulleys and other items. George Tafferty of New Philadelphia Ohio touts Life Plant cure for his daughter’s exhaustion and loss of appetite. M A Stout offers Life Plant for sale.

Tocsin Towit George Tafferty New Philadelphia Ohio M. A. Stout

Public Sale At Residence Near Liberty Center

A sale is set for Friday October 30 at the seller’s residence one and a half miles west of Liberty Center along the linear gravel road. Items include livestock such as a two year old horse, yearling mare, two cows one giving milk one due to fresh, a yearling steer and heifer, a four month old male calf, a seven week old calf, thirty five hogs with some around one hundred pounds, six brood sows some to farrow in November, sheep, and corn in the shock. Sale begins at 10 o clock sharp. Rosarii CampneLy New Philadelphia Ohio. Also life plant remedy endorsed by H. E. Potter from New Philadelphia. Sale items and dealer notes.

Liberty Center Rosarii

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TNE United States A. R. Grove McFarren’s At Petroleum Davenport & Eble Ste the Great Southwest Dr. Lyon K. F. Sowarns Harry Bunn H. EL. Potter New Philadelphia
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