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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
2
Fall bargains listed by The BEE FHVE include fabric offers such as two yards of Broadclath in multiple colors and 500 yards of Black Taffeta Silks 36 inches wide. The notice mentions vel vet finish and variations in width and color with guaranteed quality.
Ed Eliott escaped a cowardly assault on the road to Poneto after being whipped by Tommy Lyons. Lyons accused Eliott of crashing a buggy earlier, then attacked again with a whip. Eliott filed an affidavit for assault and battery with Squire Walberton.
Samuel Gruwell died at 9 15 Saturday morning after a long decline dating from February. Born April 1818 in Jush county Indiana he lived in Columbus Mush county Boone and Rhiney ton areas. He was a store owner transport operator farmer and political figure known for backing Democratic candidates and for originating the rooster as the party emblem. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Jo Morris residence and he was interred in Bethel cemetery in Boone county.
Nancy Vincent, tied to James Morrison in running the road house below Keystone, arrived Friday for a heart to heart with Jim through the bars. Constable Crouse, acting on a tip, took her before Justice Walbert on the same charge but found insufficient evidence and released her.
Lloyd Wilson of Keystone pleaded guilty to gambling last Monday and was fined ten dollars plus costs. James First-Hamilton was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication, and Jacob First was fined the same for two intoxication cases.
A reader invites discussions about painting and staining work, offering to save money on painting needs and suggesting a conversation to explore options. The message hints at unvarnishing or staining services and emphasizes interest in a potential job.
Mrs Harriet Bennett, an elderly resident, suffered a serious fall in the Clumintins block after visiting her daughter for dinner. She slid headfirst down two flights of stairs, breaking her right wrist and facing possible internal injuries while remaining conscious.
Jennie Johnson aged two died Saturday at seven pm after a prolonged illness described as summer complaint. Born July 1, 1901, she was the daughter of Tom Johnson. The family resided on the old Sol Staver farm south of the city. Funeral services were held Monday at the deceased's home and burial followed in Murray cemetery.
Lake Erie & Western railroad offers a cheap excursion to Sandusky Ohio on Saturday night September 12 with a return trip. Departure from Bluffton at 6 25 p m and fare 1 75 dollars. Visit Put in Bay Cedar Point Lake Side and other resorts with boating fishing bathing and amusements. For details contact the L W and W railroad ticket agent.
Owing to lack of help the dairy farmer withdraws from the business and plans a public sale at the farm half a mile southwest of Bluffton on Thursday Sept 17 starting at 10 am. About twenty five cows and several heifers from young stock will be sold along with the register Ayrshire bull Sigsby Drunkit and two work horses. Jim and Jere BF Winey will conduct.
John Fink driving with a Stanhope owned by Tom Scudern near Renftsburg Sunday afternoon had a runaway. The buggy collided with a large Portland automobile causing the horse to back the rig into a fence and overturn. Both men were thrown clear and uninjured. the buggy was badly damaged but towed to town.
Lafe Mossburg narrowly escaped death when a frightened horse bolted from a wagon on West Washington Street. He leapt free after the wagon broke a trestle on Union Street and struck his face, receiving stitches for a left eye wound. Wounds to wrist and chest were painful but not dangerous. A carnival agreement was signed for the Wright company to perform the week of September 21, with local solicitors reporting nearly $700 subscribed and a preliminary visit to AshLibula to assess the show.
The Allen versus Stevens bogey case, previously sent from Squire Kirkwood to Justice Nusbarm, sparked renewed controversy. After several motives the counsels agreed Justice Stogdill of Tarrison Township should handle the trial, and the case was venued to his court.
Mrs. Ida Wilson was beaten Sunday morning by Ira Lovell at her Marion street residence. Lovell, drunk and seeking revenge after a dispute, entered the house and assaulted Wilson, leaving her with a bruised face and visible injuries at the mayor's court.
George Fink of seven miles south of town recovered the horse belonging to M. M. Justus. A farmer found the animal Friday morning along the road and, after reading the notice, confirmed it was the lost horse. Justus promptly identified and accepted the horse upon sight.
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