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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1904

Page

3

Weaver Defends Parker and Democratic Tariff Stand

General Weaver spoke at the court house arguing for Judge Parker and the Democratic platform. He condemned high tariffs, urged taxation only to fund necessary government, cited revenue tariffs, attacked free trade as a Democratic claim, and warned that trusts grew under protective tariffs while Democratic policy would curb them by allowing foreign competition.

Court House James B. Weaver Judge Parker Democratic Committee J. H. C. Smith Weaver General Weaver Root Democratic Party

Weaver paints anti imperial view on Philippine question

General Weaver argues against Roosevelt policy in the Philippines and for self rule. He asserts rights to trial and habeas corpus, condemns forced governance, cites Vattel Halleck Woolsey and the Golden Rule, and urges voters to act on election day to support anti imperial positions.

Peabody Democratic Party Weaver Colorado Parker Republian Roosevelt Philippine Islands Philippines America Spain Vattel Halleck Woolsey Yale Cuba Tha Ryan

Remarkable Showing by Bryanites in Wells County

The General and supporters praise the Democratic success in Wells County saying the strong showing by Bryan and the Democrats could be repeated in future elections. He expresses hope and a modest desire for continued gains.

Chig Bryan Wells County

For Sale Shropshire Yearling Rams by Canadian Thoroughbreds

For sale are Shropshire yearling rams purchased in Canada described as thoroughbreds. Interested buyers may contact Rufus Fishbaugh at his farm three miles west of Markie or write him at the listed address.

Shropshire Canada Markie Rufus Fishbaugh

Oil Stock for Drinks Leads to Surprising Purchase

Hosh Mills, a porter at the Interurban saloon, bought 500 shares of Dunkirk Oil & Gas stock for two 15 cent whiskeys. The company has 2700 acres in Blackford, Jay and Delaware counties with four gas wells and potential oil, but no producing wells yet. The stock, once $10 a hundred, may require Mills to pay assessments if no dividends accrue.

Dunkirk Oil & Gas Company Hosh Mills Mills Blackford Jay Delaware Hartford City Gazette

Arnica Salve Claims Quick Cure for Leg Sore

P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. He writes Bucklen's Arnica salve wholly cured it in five days. The ad cites ulcers wounds and piles as well as a cure guaranteed. Price 25 cents sold by Chas C Deam druggist.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Chas C. Deam

Bird Man in Texas Studies Boll Weevil with Birds

Col. Isaac W. Brown arrives in Texas under Miss Helen Gould to study boll weevil control by birds. He will search for the species needed to combat the pest, lecture afterward, then head east and on to Europe to compare bird life and consider importing birds to fight new insects.

Isaac W. Brown Indiana Texas Helen Gould Miss Gould Europe America

Special World's Fair Rates on Nickel Plate Road

Daily tickets available through November 30 with season options of 60 days and 15 day passes. Coach tickets valid seven days on sale Sundays through Thursdays until November 24 with Chicago stopover. Contact local agent or write C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind 424.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Asterlin T, P Fort Wayne Ind Clover Leaf W. L. Ross Toledo

Poneto Disturber Pleads Guilty After Public Meeting

Marshal Foreman reported from Poneto with Fred Grove facing charges of intoxication in a public place and disturbing a lawful meeting after a Thursday dance. Grove pleaded guilty to disturbing the meeting and was fined five dollars plus costs, with jail time awaiting unless bail is posted. Emanuel Griffin travels to Muskogee after illness in his sons, while Clover Leaf offers Homeseekers excursions to the West and Southwest in 1904 with dates listed.

Marshal Foreman Poneto Fred Grove Grove Fred Groves Groves Walbert Emanuel Griffin Muskogee Indian Territory George Peter Mr. Griffin

Winter styles from top makers at fair prices

A city department announces new winter wraps from world class makers. The store highlights dress goods and a large department stocked with season’s latest weaves. It promises exceptional values in 50c wool suiting and a wide range of styles to choose from.

Dizer Hason & Snow

Johnson Street Pavement Nears Finish

Contractor Williams advances cement work on Johnson street with sidewalks nearly complete and brick paving forecast to begin after suitable weather. Clover Leaf offers World’s Fair excursion tickets at special rates via W L Ross Toledo Ohio with multiple validity options and pricing.

Johnson Street Williams

Dell Koons Marries Harriet Spears in Montpelier

Dell Koons a resident of Ossian married Harriet Spears at Montpelier on Wednesday evening. Koons worked for Lake Erie as an operator in this city and Spears is a popular Montpelier resident. A catalog note on dye products appears at Davenport & Bhle offering dye for 10 cents per package.

Dell Koons Philip Koons Ossian Harriet Spears Montpelier Del Lake Erie Miss Spears Putnam Dy&s Davenport & Bhle

Ditch Contract Awarded After Bidding Delays

Bids opened at the county auditor’s office for the A. P. Kelly ditch in the northern county. George Kleinknecht submitted the low bid of 719 dollars, just eight cents under the estimate, and was awarded the contract with work to start and finish by January first.

Office of County Auditor A. P. Kelly George Kleinknecht

Traded Farms Near Bluffton and Carroll County

William Wall of Bluffton sold a 70 acre farm to J M Baker and received a 40 acre Carroll County farm in trade. Possession set for March 1 1905 through Tribo Het agency. Lee Jackson departs for Phoenix Arizona for health reasons seeking winter relief. Bluffton Handle Factory invites ash timber sellers to notify J M Buck proprietor.

William Wall Bluffton J. M. Baker Carroll County Tribo- Het Lee Jackson Phoenix Arizona Mr. Jackson Indiana J. M. Buck

The Texas Train Is Fast Cotton Belt Route Service

The Cotton Belt Route offers a fast train from St Louis at 4 52 p m with through sleepers dining car service to Texas Louisiana and the southwest. Destinations include Shreveport Houston Beaumont Lake Charles Dallas Ft Worth Waco with schedules and rates available from E W LaBeaume Packers? Jets A Cotton Belt Route St Louis.

Texas Louisiana Southwest Cotton Belt St. Louia Shreveport Houston Beaumont Lake Charles Dallas Ft. Worth Waco Texas Train E. W. LaBeaume, &. P Jets A St. Louis

Erie R R Excursion to Lancaster and Southwest Trips

The Erie Railroad offers a $5.00 excursion to Lancaster and back with a 2:25 a.m. departure from Kingsland on Tuesday October 11th, return by November 10th. Home seekers specials run Sept 20 to Oct 4 and Oct 18 1904 via Clover Leaf to Arkansas Indiana Territory Oklahoma Territory Louisiana and Texas with tickets at all Clover Leaf agencies. Contact agents or O L Enos Marion Ohio and W L Ross Toledo for details.

Clover Leaf Bept Erie R. R Lancaster. C Kingsland O. L. Enos Marion Ohio Arkansas Indiana Territory Oklahoma Territory Louisiana Texas W. L. Ross Toledo

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

Advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take with no griping effects. Mentions Davenport and Ehle as sellers.

Chamberlain Davenport & Ehle

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