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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1904
Page
4
Rumors in Bluffton and Decatur circulate a story about Miss Frances Beeler, said to have left Bluffton Thursday night for Decatur, where she lodged under an assumed name and sought a local doctor. Reportedly in delicate condition, she is recovering from an operation allegedly performed in Bluffton, with its aftermath affecting her Decatur visit.
Wheat rose at the open then eased by close while pork stayed quiet. Frosts across the west were less severe than first reported, and prospects for a good market tomorrow appear favorable. Prices for wheat oats pork and ribs are listed with open high low and close figures for each contract.
Public sale announced for rock creek area Wells County near Rockford on Sep 22 1904 at 10 am. Items include horses cows pigs sheep grain equipment hay and miscellaneous farm gear with credit terms under five dollars no more details provided.
Rumors arise about Clover Leaf stock as a potential sale to a larger railroad, though no deal is currently active. Gen. Thomas H. Hubbard protected minority holders in prior negotiations, with earnings boosted by the St Louis fair and Grand Trunk connections, suggesting eventual transfer to a major trunk line.
A woman about 35 identified as Mrs. Jennie Hill was killed when struck by a Clover Leaf train near Marion early Sunday. Witnesses said the victim had just left a wine room and appeared slightly intoxicated. suicide is suspected.
Mary Dulinsky born October 28 1820 in Pickaway county Ohio died September 11 1904 after a long illness aged 84 years 6 months 13 days She married William Dulinsky in 1843 and they had five children He preceded her in death She joined Evangelical church living a faithful life Survived by two brothers three sons one daughter ten grandchildren five great grandchildren Funeral held September 12 at Petrol eum U B church Pastor Ralph C Jones officiated Interment at Stahl cemetery
The Rock Creek township union picnic gathered six Sunday schools near Rockford with the largest group from St. Paul’s school. Attendees from the city attended, enjoying a basket dinner and supper. Addresses were given by Rev. Hinshaw Alva Lesh and Rev. Ashborn. Mr and Mrs Welker sang a selection and Miss Winnie Redding recited as schools performed songs. The event was well enjoyed by all attendees.
The Grays were defeated 8 to 13 by the Fort Wayne Eagles on the Kingsland diamond. Powers was hit by a ball and left the game, Miller sprained a shin, and Brickley replaced him as Ernest Miller umpired. A Decatur circuit court decision ties into Reynolds family domestic troubles involving a divorce suit.
L F Wittebort, in town Monday, dismissed circulating reports as wholly false and said he possessed a Brussels divorce letter from his wife. He claimed the letter shows a false marriage claim against Father Che and announced plans to pursue the matter, possibly remarrying his wife after disputes are settled.
Doctors from New York to Bloomfield report neuralgia relief with Phen-a-mid tablets. The makers claim a positive cure for neuralgia and pain without heart or stomach issues, selling at 25 cents locally or by mail from Osborn-Cowell Co. in New York.
Saturday marked the wind up of the Fort Wayne fair with reports of a major scam. Admission doubled for the finale while running races failed to meet expectations. horses appeared sluggish and the crowd felt cheated. Attendance was high but cash intake contrasted with disappointment and censures of management.
Dersigned will offer at public sale at his residence six miles west and one mile north of Berne and near Vera Cruz on Thursday September 22 1904 a large lot of livestock, farm implements, hay, corn, potatoes, oats, and household goods. Sale to commence at 10 o clock a.m.
The Aurora Fire Clay plant faced a tense settlement as L F Wittebort and partners shook out a deal. A receiver was appointed, with Ashbaucher Gilliland and Dougherty taking the plant, while Wittebort’s share may pass to them in a later deed.
New details emerge about a doctored Pinkham compound used at the Krauss home. Mrs Rae Krauss allegedly sought a different bottle as investigators say the bottle was switched at the store. Grandmother Mrs Nathan Krauss is said to hold crucial evidence she will present at trial.
The county finds that private telephone companies were overlooked in taxation. Only United was listed, though about 600 miles of line exist. private farm lines will raise the total, as poles often carry one wire or two. The assessors plan to add these firms to the county books soon.
C. C. Deam returned home Monday evening from an outing at Clear Lake with splendid specimens to add to his large collection. Mr. Deam is an enthusiastic collector.
D. O. North, superintendent of Wells county drainage, will sell 1042 lineal feet of the Terhune ditch in Chester township on Monday September 26 1904 starting at 10 am. Plans and profile are on file with the county surveyor in Bluffton Indiana.
The Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners appoints Lewis E. Cobburn as superintendent to let a single contract on October 8 at 1 p.m. for a 10 683 foot gravel road from section 38 26 12 to section 34 with completion by December 1 1904. Bids sealed with bonds by freehold or surety company must be filed in the county auditor’s office by 1 p.m. and adhere to the act of March 9 1908.
Auction at Bluffton on Monday October 3 1894 offers eight head of horses including a match black team two yearling fillies and a bay mare with other stock. Cattle pigs sheep and farm implements also listed with sale starting at 10 oclock in the morning CHAS T EVERSOLE J A Leverton acting as auctioneers.
Public sale set for Thursday September 29 1904 on the Frank Dougherty farm four miles north of Bluffton along the Bluffton and Fort Wayne gravel road. Read items include twelve horses several cattle many calves two brood sows and pigs along with farming gear such as a Buckeye binder McCormick mower Rock Island hay loader Buckeye disc drill and wagons. Proceeds to be used for farm needs and improvements.
A sale offers a 2 horse cultivator about 80 tons of baled hay with 30 tons light mix about 100 cords of short wood double and single harness sets a buggy harness one Dickey windmill two cider barrels one Alva DeLavak cream separator one 25 gallon copper kettle. Sale begins at 9:30. Auctioneer Fred Reppert. Frank Qo Dougherty Henry Plummer.
In Wells Circuit Court November Term 1904 Rosa Shewman sues Frank Shewman. Non resident defendant is required to appear by November 21 1904. failure will allow the complaint to be heard in absence. Notice dated Bluffton Indiana September 18 1904 signed Hugh D Studabaker Clerk and Thomas EB Saylor Attorney for Plaintiff.
State of Indiana Wells County Wells Circuit Court November Term 1904 Cause No 8163 Thomas Waters v George A Welsh non resident is a necessary party unless he appears and answers by November 21 1904 at Bluffton Court House. Eichhorn Matlack Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Wells Circuit Court Septem ber Term 1904 Cause No 936 estate of Jesse Odell deceased William Bloxsom administrator has filed final account and vouchers for examination on October 12 1904 heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana September 10 1904 Dailey Simmons Dailey Attorneys
Bloxsom as administrator of Leah Risser estate to present at Bluffton Indiana on September 10 1904 the pre day of October 1904 for heirs creditors and legatees to be approved witness the Clerk and the Seal of the Wella Circuit Court.
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