21 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
1
An advertisement promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a blood-building tonic for pale schoolgirls invalids and anyone with thin blood. It asserts the product feeds bone marrow spleen and blood-making organs with cod liver oil fat and promises stronger blood and free samples from Scott & Bowne in New York.
The census shows average death age up to 36 from 21 in 1890. Overall mortality falls 10 percent, aided by better control of childhood diseases. Yet kidney disease deaths nearly double from 119,457 in 1890 to 36,772 in 1900 in the registration area.
Disturbances of strikers are not merely an individual disorder of the system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension lead to collapse without a remedy. Electric Bitters is touted as an efficient cure for disorders of the liver and kidneys, nervine, and overall health booster. Fifty cents, satisfaction guaranteed by Chas. C. Deam Bruggiet.
The Pulaski Democrat editor describes a wedding with lyrical praise. The groom is a sturdy oak and the bride a clinging ivy, radiant in bridal attire, with jewels and flowing hair as she embodies joy and beauty on their vows.
An old advertisement explains that large or rich meals and constipation can cause sour stomach and suggests masticating food well and spacing meals. It mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. The text shifts to a local incident about a woman creating excitement in a room on the east side Monday evening and being escorted by Kend after a bus caper.
A nostalgic look at political buttons from campaign camp to lodge pins. The piece notes dozens of designs from wool soap ads to Hobson and Woggie Bug styles. It argues buttons rarely change votes yet offer personal satisfaction without harming others.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New York reports long kidney illness with constant urination brick dust and slime. After twelve years of treatment and other remedies Foley’s Kidney Cure halved his symptoms and four bottles cured him. Davenport & Ehle sell it.
Delaware county field notes Gas Inspector Brice Kinney announces prosecutions for gas law violations. He cites Wells county as showing a steady ninety pound pressure with strong wells near Montpelier and vows to curb waste to preserve Indiana’s gas supply.
Seven day coach tickets to St Louis via the Nickel Plate road on sale Sundays through Thursdays weekly until November 24. Includes a Chicago stop-over. Season 60 day and 15 day tickets available daily at very low rates. Contact local agents or write C A Aster lito J P A Fort Wayne Ind 423.
Rosa Shewman sues Frank Shewman for divorce in Wells County Indiana. The defendant is a non resident of Indiana and must answer by November 21, 1904, or the case will proceed in his absence. Filed by attorney Thomas E Saylor and clerk Hugh D Studabaker.
In the Wells Circuit Court during the September Term 1904 Cause No 936 the administrator William Bloxsom presents his final account for the estate of Jesse Odell deceased The examination is set for October 12 1904 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved Witness the Clerk and Seal Bluffton Indiana September 10 1904.
A non resident notice declares George J. Barcus vs Marie Agnes Barcus a pending divorce in Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana. Marie Agnes Barcus must appear or demur by November 21 1904 or the court will proceed in her absence. Clerk Wells Circuit Court A W Hamilton attorney for plaintiff.
The Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners appoints Lewis E Cobburn as superintendent and invites sealed proposals for a 10 683 foot free gravel road bid due October 8 1904 at 1 pm at the county auditor’s office. Bids require a bond with a freehold surety and completion by December 1 1904. The project follows Indiana acts on gravel and macadam roads approved March 9 1903.
Cause No. 8163 in Bluffton Indiana c 1904 shows Thomas Waters suing George A Welsh as a necessary party nonresident. Eichhorn and Matlack attorneys file complaint noting absence of Welsh and set demurrer date for November 8 1904 at Bluffton court.
Sealed bids will be received at the county auditor's office until 2 o'clock p m October 4 1904 for furnishing supplies for the county infirmary and orphans home for the quarter ending December 31 1904. Bids must comply with instructions.
The applicant William F. Burns, a 21 plus male resident of Liberty township, Wells county Indiana, seeks a one year license at the October term 1904 of the Wells county board of commissioners to sell intoxicating liquors for gain with on premises drinking privileges. The premises on lot No 2 Poneto front Walnut street features a one story frame building 30 feet east of the northwest corner, with specified dimensions and layout including connected rooms and doors.
John S Clark of Bluffton Wells County Indiana applies at the October term 1904 Wells County Commissioners for a one year license to sell by the drink spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under four quarts with drink on premises and a free lunch counter proposed in the Bliss House basement at the southwest corner of inlet No 81 Bluffton.
Schedule change announced by John Q. Curtis, Superintendent, effective immediately with no prior notice given. Officials urge schools and staff to adapt to the revised timetable as details follow.
Elmer Jamison of Po neto townships Wells county Indiana applies at the October 1904 county commissioners term for a one year license to sell and give away spiritous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart on premises on Walnut street Po neto described as the front first story of a two story frame building facing Walnut street with a double door a window and no partitions the premises to be securely locked.
In Wells Circuit Court September Term 1904 Cause No 932 administrator William Bloxsom calls heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why will or application should not be approved Witness the Clerk Bluffton Indiana September 10 1904 Dailey Simmons Dailey Attorneys
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