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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
1
Albert Foreman of Poneto caused a scene at a Morelle show arguing with his wife who had left him for her mother. He reportedly threatened to kill her before the 4:25 train, then left. Reports note the threat may have been a joke, amid recent marital strife.
An promotional piece extols Vegene as a powerful vegetable-based remedy for blood and nervous disorders. It lists ingredients like sarsaparilla cascara and kola nut, claims broad benefits from toning to purifying, and notes endorsement by physicians and local druggists.
The Poneto ME church hosted a missionary convention with Rev. L. A. Boeks presiding and speakers including Rev. F. M. Lacy on conference claim and church calling. Rev. A. I Bunney discussed the American Bible Society, noting its 1816 founding and 70 million Bibles printed, while Rev. J. O. Dorwin urged tithing and Rev. L. A. Beeks pressed urgent needs of the Missionary Society. Rev. D. J. Hower spoke on reflex benefits of benevolence and Rev. David Wells stressed closer ties to God for evangelistic service.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio reports her son survived a severe pneumonia and cough after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy is claimed to cure coughs colds and lung diseases with a trial bottle free and guaranteed by Chas C Deam druggist priced 50c and 81.00.
The Odd Fellows plan a large district convention on October 5 with nine Wells County lodges plus invitees from Van Buren Warren Huntington and Linn Grove. The day features a 6:30 parade, meetings in the I O O F hall, an invocation by Rev J A Beeks an address of welcome, a vocal solo by Mary Staver and an exhibition of unwritten work by the degree staff followed by the degree work for initiatory Bluffton Bluffton Liberty Center Bluffton lodges.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg and was wholly cured in five days by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Chas C Deam druggist.
Judge Vaughn overruled the motion for a new trial in the Frank Bright case last Friday and Bright began a thirty day sentence. The misdemeanor adultery charge kept his bond until judgment, affecting the timing of his confinement compared to a felony outcome. William L. Bender filed suit against Charles M. Miller to partition real estate and quiet title. A bill of exceptions to appraisers' assessment in C. B. & Co. condemnation cases was tied. they claim the allowances are excessive and seek set aside. Drainage commissioners reported on the Grames ditch in Lancaster township. Melville v Melville advanced with proof of publication. defendant defaulted and prosecutor must appear. Tomlinson v Tomlinson: final receiver report filed and resignation accepted. Burick v Felts sent to Adams County on a venue change.
Advertisement by E. W. LaBeaume G. P. & T.A. Cotton Belt Route St. Louis inviting homeseekers to southeast Missouri Arkansas northwest Louisiana and Texas with land from 2.50 to 15 per acre. Describes prairie bottom and improved land, colonies 2000 to 8000 acres, and fruit truck lands in east Texas with excursion dates and literature available.
J L Keyser, longtime sexton of the Methodist church, will study law at Lambright and Strague during idle moments. He partially completed a Bellsville Ohio course years ago but never practiced. Former justice of the peace at Reiffsburg for four years, he seeks admission to the bar, age fifty with youthful resolve.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a top cure for consumption and lung trouble, noting its long market history and price changes. In Liberty Center, Boyd Jones and Nick Baumgartner fought in a street brawl sparked by a dispute at Smith's restaurant over engine merits, resulting in minor injuries to both.
Thousands attended the Adams county fair at Bluffton with 3,100 paid admissions on Wednesday, 9,176 on Thursday, and 5,000 on Friday. Exhibits from surrounding counties and Ohio drew high praise, with one Bluffton resident comparing the displays to the state fair in Indianapolis. Despite a prior year of losses from bad weather, President Tucker and Secretary Haines led a successful revival, as the fair closed Friday.
A historic advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for overwork fatigue sleep loss and nervous tension. It claims to restore liver and kidney health and guard against malaria while easing rheumatism neuralgia and general run down states. Available for 10 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Chas C Deam druggist.
Northern Indiana inter urban circles propose extending the Marion to Bluffton line toward Huntington passing through Warren. Huntington county men viewed the route and deemed it feasible and profitable, urging traction officials to pursue the extension.
In Wells circuit court during the September term 1903 Louisa Felts as administratrix filed final accounts and vouchers for John O Felts estate The court will hear on October 17 1903 all heirs creditors or legatees to show cause why the accounts should not be approved Witness the clerk at Bluffton Indiana September 23 1903 Clerk Huey Srupanakgen
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