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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1904
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the right stuff to build a sturdy constitution in children. It promotes healthy growth, mentions Timbers of oak as a metaphor, and invites readers to send for a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York, with price references.
The business district of Van Buren will be rebuilt at once after two conflagrations last summer. Owners of burned buildings plan immediate construction using more substantial concrete one story structures. Orlie Newberger and partner Watson plan their Manhattan cafe rebuild on the original site, with completion in sixty days. Plans for other buildings are secured and workmen will start soon, improving fire protection and town tone per Marion Leader.
Foley & Co of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. They warn against imitations and urge asking for the genuine product. The formula is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is considered safe for children and delicate persons, sold by Davenport & Hable.
In Menominee Michigan young women form a silk stocking club swearing to wear only black stockings and Oxford shoes. Each stocking bears the phrase Menomines is a good town in white silk, serving as a decorative inspiration while the town awaits wider reaction to this advertising novelty.
Mrs W Watking of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving her ill child from pneumonia and a terrible cough. The drug is advertised as a sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases priced 50 cents and 1.00 with free trial bottles offered by Chas C Deam, druggist.
Wells County farmers report exceptional clover seed harvests with heads well filled and seeds worth around $7 per bushel at threshing time. The crop appears to be a late season gold mine for growers with good patches, potentially rising as the season progresses.
Fort Wayne judge E C Vaughn presided at a Blackford club mock court session. The group of twenty young lawyers and students held formalities, argued the case fully, and respected court custom including a no smoking rule. The judge called out improper arguing and praised the young attorneys for their skill.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co NY reports long kidney illness finally relieved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He describes frequent urination brick dust and slimy discharge before treatment and states four bottles cured him. Sold by Davenport Ehle.
William Tell Tolson, a wealthy Wolfe county man aged 51, files suit for divorce from his sixth wife alleging incompatibility rooted in earlier marriages Nos 1 through 4. No. 5 is dead, ex wives reportedly attended ceremonies, no children involved, neighbors say all wives were estimable. Also note an ad endorsing Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous disorders and liver kidney issues.
Charles Kaltwasser received a Chicago letter with final papers for his son to sign before naval admission. The bay letter confirms current Chicago residence with a relative awaiting assignment to a man of war. Service term set for four years with potential extensive travel. Stout's Drug Store advertises a large perfume stock from top American and foreign makers.
In Wells Circuit Court September Term 1904 Cause No 932 the estate of Leah Risser deceased. William Bloxsom as administrator filed his account for final settlement to be examined October 12 1904. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker Wells Circuit Court Bluffton Indiana.
Wells county drainage commissioner announces sale of the Walker ditch in Liberty township to the lowest bidder. bidders may receive preference if they hold assessments for benefits and contract at the lowest price for their stations. sale at 1 p.m. October 6, 1904 in the Wells county surveyor’s office Bluffton.
Court to superintend construction of the Gaskill ditch in Liberty to the lowest and best responsible bidder. Preference given by law to certain bidders. Sale begins at 10 oclock a m on the specified day. Witness dated September 17 1904. D O North Supt and Com of Drainage.
Thomas Waters vs George A Welsh in Wells County Indiana. Complaint filed with affidavit showing Welsh is not a resident. Defendant must appear by November 21, 1904, or the case will proceed in his absence. Court seal dated September 10, 1904. Eichhorn & Matlack attorneys for plaintiff.
The Wells County Indiana Board of Commissioners appoints Lewis E. Corburn as superintendent. On October 8 1904 at 1 pm proposals will be received at the county auditor office for constructing a 10683 foot gravel road in sections 28 23 27 34 township 26 north range 12 east. Work to be completed by December 1 1904. Bids require bond equal to bid amount with freehold local surety or company. Sealed bids due 1 pm day of meeting. Road ordered August 18 1904 under Indiana gravel road act approved March 5 1903.
Wells Circuit Court Septem ber Term 1904 Cause No 936 In the matter of the estate of Jesse Odell deceased Bloxsom as administrator shows cause on September 12 not be approved Indiana September 1 1904 378 Clerk Wells Circuit Court Dailey Simmons & Dailey Attys
In the matter of the estate of John W. Bugh deceased Cause No 929 notice is given that Charles E Robinson administrator has filed final settlement and vouchers. The Circuit Court will examine on October 19 1904 in Wells Circuit Court Binngton to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Hugh D Stodabaker Dailey Simmons Dailey Attorneys.
Notice states John T. Alexander appointed administrator of the estate of Enoch Alexander, late of Wells County, deceased. Estate described as solvent.Filed by Hugh D. Studabarker, 383 Clerk Wells Circuit Court. Elchhorn and Matlack, Attorneys.
Pluffton area notice seeks buying second growth white elm poles at the Clover Leaf hub factory. Poles must be four inches and larger cut to length as requested. Call for details on sizes and conditions.
Rosa Shewman sues Frank Shewman for divorce in Cause No. 8165. Nonresident defendant is a necessary party. Hearing set for November 3, 1904 at Bluffton Court House. Complaint will be taken as true in his absence. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker signs the notice. Thomas B Saylor attorney for plaintiff.
In the matter of the estate of William L. Robinson deceased final settlement is filed. Cause No. 988 in the Circuit Court will examine the account and vouchers on the date specified. Heirs creditors or legatees are named and must appear. Dated September 15. Clerk Hugh Studabaker.
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