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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
2
A fragmented notice discusses discontinuing a tee pauper Worthy thee pet Biker by card and states all damages must be paid. It notes a BANNIMN was not sent to funy and that the sender is not ordered by the recipient or a friend. It advises including both old and new addresses when requesting an address change.
Keystone prints an unsigned epistle about a recent court case. The piece argues no reputable newspaper prints unsigned letters and urges writers to sign their names to avoid editor responsibility. The article notes unsigned submissions are routinely discarded despite any truth.
The Bowman home, three miles east of town, hosted a golden wedding Sunday with sixty guests including ten children. Children presented Father a new suit and Mother a gold ring. Margaret Slater of Georgetown provided a five dollar gold piece. A notable feature was a large dinner with Ben Ashiboucher serving as waiter and taking pictures. Guests included Amon Tine, Charles, Sam, Job, Wild Frank, Jiesney Rowan, and many others. The Bowmans also have twenty-four grandchildren and three great granddchildren.
The interurban and steam railroads filed a crossing agreement with Clerk Studabaker after the suit was dismissed. the steam road must pay costs and install a crossing within ninety days with derailing and signal devices operated by one lever. An interlocking system with tower and apparatus may be required later, signed by M. H. & St. W. and Co. B. & C. with ex-president T. M. Hexter. The papers were signed on Saturday, September 26.
The State of Indiana vs. Otha Pratt opens with prosecuting witness Albert Studabaker missing. He was subpoenaed but serving in a militia company, believed unable to stay for the trial. Judge Vaughn sent an officer to attach him, but he remains elusive. The case continues until October 15.
Railroad announces an excursion from Decatur Indiana to Lancaster Ohio at five dollars round trip. Tickets go on sale October 13 departing Decatur at 2 55 a m and are valid for return. For more information contact agents or the railroad office.
The Elks chief Joseph T. Fanning issued the first official circular after the Baltimore Grand Lodge session. It stresses new laws against street fairs and carnivals, forbids dual pricing for residents and non residents, and announces a 25 cent per capita assessment for the lodge home fund. Admission to the home requires five years in good standing and age fifty five unless disability prevents work.
An unidentified automobilist at full speed struck N. R. Lockhart, a farmer two miles east of Buckeye, as he turned his buckboard to pass. Lockhart suffered bruises and a small head gash but escaped serious harm, while the horse was captured. The driver sped off, prompting calls for stricter enforcement to curb reckless conduct.
A quiet Thursday Sept 4 ceremony at the residence of Rey Tec in Smirk Ossian united Ernest Mendenhall from near Bryant and Essie Siadth, with few guests present. Afterward guests gathered at the bride’s parents for a fine supper. The couple will farm near Bryant, starting housekeeping soon with best wishes from friends.
A discharged policeman claims to have caught the mayor in a drinking session at the Midway saloon Sunday. He says he will impeach the mayor. The ex-officer sits on the circuit court jury and cannot act until removed. Friends urged him to drop the plan at noon Monday, but he vowed to file papers if needed.
For the week ending September 29 1903 the Bluffton post office reports uncalled letters including J F Arehart Mrs Minda Burk Mrs Maude Covault Harry Freybur per N G Goodwin Libe Hosken Roy Noward OC A Kuhlman Oliver M Call Kathryn Mowery Mrs Eliza beth Parry Pearl Permerlee W S Swayne Albert Taylor Judy Vaum Wm Watkins Bob Ware A L SHArrE P M Mrs J B Johnson and children left this morning for Muncie to visit Mrs Johnson's Slater.
Grant County schools reopen after health board and county commissioners revoke mandates ending anti vaccination battle. For eighteen months no child could attend without a vaccination certificate. Rural residents celebrate victory while city officers may adopt a similar plan with smallpox precautions.
A. C. Smith of Marcy Mfg. Co. testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills work well and promptly. He cites his daughter’s six month back ache relief after use at Chas. C. Deann's drug store, noting improved health. Sold by all dealers with Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. remember the name Doan's.
Karl Stitaler and Oliver Gunning, about ten, ran away from Alton County with an old bicycle a two bushel sack a hatchet monkey wrench and chisel. They rode to Bluffton then Montpelier and were later returned to Fort Wayne after Marshal Crosbie learned their identities. They had no mistreatment fears and planned only a day of fun.
The court dismissed Ada Cochran’s damiyse faith against Henry Lewin after a $4,000 original claim, with Ada receiving a satisfactory settlement. damages and fees were noted in multiple cases including Elizabeth Duverlin against Collie Denny estate, and various proceedings involving the MeMarker, Jones, Hill, Deam, and other defendants. Several demurrers and continuances were recorded, with appointments of guardians ad litem and commissioners, and no session on Tuesday afternoon due to slate versus Otha Pratt continuation.
The Wrieltth Garnival company left Frankfort Indiana on Saturday but praised by locals for clean, high quality shows at the Collisseum and other attractions. Patrons called the entertainment first class though outsiders failed to settle in town. Shows closed quickly by eleven, showing efficient removal by competent staff despite smaller crowds.
George Cotton is named Bluffton's Carrie Nation after a porch hatchet arrived bearing the print Carrie Gotton. Ito keeps the hatchet but its use remains undecided. Seeeees Wred Parks from Ossian visits on business. Auditor Marsh finishes tax duplicates and will levy tax, slowed by a five percent state reduction affecting Wells county taxable values.
A story circulated that Mayor John Mock and Miss Margaret Dempsy wed last week in Findlay Ohio. A Bassie reporter found them at John's home where he painted and she cleaned. John denied the marriage while she claimed no truth, promising details later. his mother advised contacting her for information.
John Hulsinger and wife, badly hurt in a runaway last Saturday, are at the Washington house. He was in a easa condition Saturday evening and Sunday, better Monday and resting fairly comfortable. The wife sustained more serious injuries with a blood clot under the skin near the spinal base. They will return home this week if the doctor approves.
The first Rock Creek township institute will convene at District No. 6 on October 3 with subjects assigned to instructors. Reading lists include Ivanho and Scott studies, The Metrical Romances, Waverly, Lincoln topics, and Lincoln Stories. Elementary prose and historical novel themes appear across multiple chapters and authors.
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