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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
2
The Bluffton Banner states residents must pay all arrearages and that banners are not mailed unless ordered. When changing address requests are made, both old and new addresses should be provided. The notice appears in the Wednesday, September 16, 1908 issue.
Colonel Tivers on the Cichu Nash farm two miles west of Tocsin reports a valuable three year old horse struck and killed by an Erie train Monday night. The horse escaped the fence onto the track and was killed likely by a passenger train. The owner valued the colt at 125 dollars and cites ongoing fence repair neglect by the railroad.
Ralph Trullender McBride age fifteen died after a septic poisoning of the bone following illness that began last Tuesday noon. Born July 8 1888 in Bluffton he lived with Frank and Mary McBride and attended local schools. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm from the McBride home with Rev. L A Beeks. Burial in Fairview. junior and high school classes to attend and honor him.
A meeting will be held in Poneto at Allyn's hall on Sept 28 and 29 at 7 and 7 p.m. A free discourse on the Divine plan of the ages will be given with a large chart illustrating the ages. Bible study classes will continue. all are welcome, no collections. Carrie Nation speaks in Portland on Sept 30.
Walter L. Fetters was elected treasurer of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association in Chicago. The new group formed with Frank N. Cunningham as president to study the service and boost government revenue from rural delivery. Fetters has served as Indiana state organizer for over a year, earning recognition for his work.
George Patterson of Bluffton showed generosity by giving a rider a seat in his wagon to visit Montpelier. The man later used Patterson’s team to explore the town and failed to return it, leaving Patterson to pay the livery bill of twenty five cents to reclaim his rig.
The Rev J Donald Bailey former pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city is dead He died in Denver Colorado from a hemorrhage of the lungs He left the city due to illness and sought relief in Colorado He was remembered for his simple modest yet convincing style and leaves many friends and his old congregation in mourning
Frederick J. Willing, five year Navy veteran from Wiley Avenue, leaves Tuesday to rejoin a U S war vessel at Norfolk Va. At nineteen he has seen globe trotting service including the Philippine conflict. He has two years left to serve totaling seven years with only sixteen days furlough. Also notes return plans of Will Smith family Mrs J H C Smith and Merle from Odin with Jolly People's Club supper. Frank and Susie Smith and Miss Scott of Hecla depart for California tomorrow.
W B Gavin and family members escaped serious harm after a buggy overturns two miles east of Liberty Center. Mrs Gavin sustains severe bruises, Gavin suffers hard knocks, and two children are unhurt. Dr Gehrett dressed the injuries as the frightened horse dragged the wrecked vehicle along.
A.B. Lowdermilk of Liberty Center testified in city court Monday against Ad Johnson on drunkenness charges. He claimed saloon elements damaged his corn, found weapons in his oats, and that brick threats were aimed at him after he criticized prohibition. He warned the attackers risk losing support if such tactics continue.
Mrs. Tierbert Stout, wife of a local drayman, reports years of backache and urinary trouble improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Dean's drug store and says they did a world of good, noting Doan's live up to claims. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Claude Clinton King son of John and Alice King was born March 19 1884 in Liberty Center Indiana and died September 8 1903 aged eighteen years five months and twenty days He attended church and Sunday school and sought prayer before his death The funeral sermon was preached by Rev J D L Barclay at Libert y Center Methodist Protestant with interment in Warren Cemetery Mrs Sadie Asbaucher of Vera Cruz visits relatives in the city
D L Hobbs and Sons of Tipton Ind breeders of Scotch Topped Double Standard Polled Durhams Scotch Topped Shorthorns and Oxford Down Sheep hold an exhibition next Saturday the 19th from two to five p.m. at Bluthun near the U S express office inviting all interested in good sheer stock. Marshal John Crosbie goes to Poneto to face intoxication charge with Roy Jones to be arrested for assault and battery.
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