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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1904
Page
7
Gratis to any address, ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. offers full instructions from the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook book. Learn how to make all kinds of bread biscuits and cakes using Royal Baking Powder. Address 100 William Street New York for the gratis booklet.
Keystone defeated Pennville 6 to 0 but an umpire allegedly reversed the call at the end of the half to favor Pennville, amid bets on the Pennville side. A dispute over a forward pass and a brief scuffle occurred. Jimmy Karns contributed for Pennville. Next game set for three weeks at Montpelier, Keystone seeks Bluffton, while Bluffton refuses Sunday games.
Oil rising to the dollar mark lifts operator confidence across Indiana fields. Drilling will resume with renewed vigor as coal becomes the preferred fuel for winter work, with crews ensuring fuel access and reduced reliance on wood or gas.
The dispute between Vince Minear and George Jackson intensifies after a fight. Jackson filed an affidavit of assault and battery in Walbert's court, Minear was fined five dollars plus costs, then Jackson was charged with provoke and fined seven dollars. A renewed conflict led to Minear’s arrest again as a peace bond was sought, with trial scheduled later in the week.
Special excursion train to Toledo offered with very low round trip fares. Information available from Agents Clover Ltd or address Plado, Ohio. Details include route one G by Aaj, Toledo, Ob.
Marshal John Crosbie went out Monday to arrest Noah Kemper after a Sunday knife incident in Poneto. Witness William Strait, employed by Amos Williams, described Kemper slashing at Strait with a knife near the heart, leaving a two inch wound but Strait survived. Kemper faces a serious charge in mayor's court once captured.
A vintage advertisement touts Phen a mid Tablets as a universal headache cure. It claims rapid, safe relief for headaches from overwork and indigestion, as well as neuralgia backache rheumatism and colds. It markets the product as heart safe, easy to administer and available for 25 cents from Osborn Colwell Co of New York.
The Monday morning session focused on Mrs. Rex Cover's request for a writ of habeas corpus to recover her baby from the child's father and grandfather. The petition, filed last week, prompted the court to sustain the petition after striking the demurrer, and the writ was ordered to be served by the sheriff immediately. The writ will require the defendants to produce the child for a merits hearing. Other actions included partition suit by J. W. Myera and others against Leona Powers, a motion for a new trial in Mann vs Hanley, and a sale petition in A Walmer et al versus Barbara Tribolet et al with bond set. Einstein v. Aghton resulted in a $780.41 judgment for the plaintiff on a liquor bill.
John Hawk of the west side told the Banner about a July morning fight with Marion Bohr, a worker, who he says threatened Hawks’ family and brandished a gun and brass knuckles. After firing a few punches, Hawk dismissed Bohr and had him driven away by George Sturgis, then returned to town with Sturgis and Bohr.
Chilly weather slowed football practice delaying harvest notes, as cranberry crops from Massachusetts and New Jersey appear late. Reports say the crop will be light due to late frosts, insect damage, and hail. Prices are expected to be high while turkeys may be plentiful but underweight, with cranberry sauce remaining a learned dinner staple.
A pretty wedding united Wm. C. Gilbert and Mrs. Louisa May Sellers on Saturday at the Reformed parsonage 409 West Wabash. Rev. H. A. Welker officiated. The couple will reside on Mr. Van Zant's farm two miles north and three west of town. May life, happiness and prosperity attend them.
The second annual Arnold family reunion was held at Charlies Arnold home two and a half miles east of the city. A large crowd attended and enjoyed a long noon dinner. Guests included Charles, Frank, William and Lewis Arnold and their families along with Robert Pace, Beeler, Mrs Ashbander, Joel Leichty, Gus Counterman, John Augsberger, Charles Russell and families and Amos Stoneburner. Another reunion is planned for next year.
The Portland Presbyterian church, built at a cost of 25000 dollars, was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies. The pipe organ, valued at 3500 dollars and partly funded by Andrew Carnegie, is a feature. Dr J Wilbur Chapman of New York presided. D R Allen returned home to Muncie after visiting relatives.
In a south county community, Noah Kemper is jailed after attempting to kill William Strait with a knife on Saturday night. Strait, respected and nonconfrontational, had given no reason for the attack. Kemper traveled toward Kentucky, then Pensylvania area, and was later captured in front of Romine’s home. police say he also struck William Lambert with a beer bottle but no charge filed yet. The case follows a habeas corpus matter in the Cover dispute and related real estate filings by I P Risley.
Miss Sallie Inskeep living south of the city sustained a broken leg Sunday evening while milking in the barn yard. A cow kicked her right leg just below the knee with great force. a city physician treated her, and she passed a comfortable day under the circumstances.
Chas. C. Deam, druggist, advertises Modoc Bitters as fall tonic to prevent disease. He claims the formula uses original forms and offers it at a reduced price of 50 cents.
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