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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
3
Local observers argue Bluffton should revive a street fair next year to attract country crowds and visitors from surrounding towns. The Wright carnival company could be booked with the fair, hoping to match or surpass past attendance, with $2,500 fundraising already seen as a feasible starter.
The L. B. & W. releases autumn 1903 ticket rates for territory travel. Hunters tickets offer one and one third fare for round trips to C. P. A. Gateway with added connecting-line rates. valid dates vary by region from Sept 15 to Dec 31 1903 with return limits up to 30 days or by Dec 5 in some zones.
George Cotton on a late night tour forcefully opened the door of the Number Ten saloon to check if it was closed. He found no violation and exited. Proprietor William Russell announces intent to prosecute for malicious trespass, accusing Cotton of breaking in.
Members of the Knights of Mahras san announce a meeting set for October 29 at Marion to take in a class. A large number is expected to receive the work, with members urged to attend during the lodge's planned interval gatherings.
Three Sills brothers from near Mt Zion clashed with Jake Wade in his restaurant. One struck Wade with a stick, Wade punched back, and all three Sills were hustled onto the sidewalk. Wade suffered no lasting injuries.
A compact notice lists L. E. and W. and B. E. W. rail fare deals for homeseekers colonist tickets to western states, and special round trips for multiple organizations and events across Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado, Utah, and beyond. Dates of sale span Sept 30 to Oct 20 1903 with return limits through Oct 31 1903. various certificates and identification requirements noted for discounts.
William McCollester a Warren drayman was struck by a local freight at Clover Leaf crossing while guiding his team across the track. He died about an hour later in Van Buren. Funeral held at Christian church with Rev. C. E. Etter officiating. He left four or five children, including Jennie, after moving from Markle.
Mrs. Wm McDowell of Two and a Half Miles East of the City was badly bruised when two young men driving a buggy passed McDowell and struck her as she stepped aside after church at Six Mile. She remained in bed several days but is recovering without serious consequences.
Will Weisell Jr. decides on veterinary medicine as a career. His family cow suffers a severe breathless episode when an apple becomes lodged in the oesophagus. He crafts a plan using rubber hose to push the apple into the stomach, bringing immense relief to the animal.
A public sale conducted by S Lounsbury will be held at the seller's residence three miles southwest of Mt Zion on Thursday October first. Items include draft mares aged six and three years, a one yearling draft colts, several Short Horn cows and heifers, two year old steers, yearling cattle, hay and a nearly new hay loader, a Deering mower, a wheat drill, and various farming implements. Sale starts promptly at 10 o'clock.
Fifth annual Kleinknight family reunion to be hosted by Calvin Kinkle in Lancaster township on October 3. Invitation extended by John Kleinknight, chairman. Also notes on sprained ankles and quick recovery with Chamberlain's Pain Balm, citing cases where cures occurred in less than a week. Davenport & Bhp.
Albert Warner a young oil driller from Petroleum claims he paid for a shot at the court house counter and a prize dispute led to a brawl with strangers outside the building. A bystander allegedly hit him, while the marshal reports the clerk was struck and a knife used in a chase. Warner denies breaking a watch, alleging the shown watch was a con man’s prop.
Clarence Outcalt, 35, tool dresser, was severely injured about five o clock Friday morning at the Thompson lease three miles northwest of Keystone when caught in a rope on a derrick. Dr. Dewesse of Krystone attended, finding a badly fractured shoulder blade and torn muscles. He was taken to the Thompson home for surgical care and is expected to recover, though he faces a long layoff and possible permanent disability. The accident narrowly avoided a fatal crush against heavy timbers.
Notice of public sale at the seller's residence two and a half miles west of Buckeye. Items include horses geldings and a coming three year old, cattle steers heifers brood sows shoats hay corn farm implements, wagon mower plow cultivators harness and assorted small items. Sale starts at 10 o'clock. Auctioneers K L dongs Jim and Jere.
Sale of farm property at residence one mile west and north of Bluffton including two work horses, milch cows, calves, hogs, farming implements, wagons, harnesses, Deering mower, corn drill, hay, and more. Sale to begin at 0 o'clock sharp. auctioneers Jim and Jerre.
The store highlights its fall and winter apparel including Kuppenheimer and Vitals suits ranging from 10.00 to 420.00, the largest assortment of men and boys Overseats, school suits, up‑to‑date hats 1.00 to 4.00, fall shirts 0.50 to 2.00, trousers 2 to 5, and a broad shoe line with 1.25 satin calf options and other performance footwear.
Ashbaucher Bros announce their twelfth annual public sale on Thursday October 8 1903 at their Adams county Indiana residence. The sale features forty spring and summer hogs two brood sows with pigs at foot three full blooded Chester White boars plus U S Gold Chief 2d No 52253 at the herd head. Also offered are a large black Norman mare colt two year old weighs 1460 pounds a yearling roan Belgian mare colt a short worn cow Led Polled Durham calf and a pair of work horses. Free lunch at eleven, sale starts at twelve noon. Bring crates. Joshua Brian? & Son.
Nickel Plate offers low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo via the Nickel Plate road with return validity into October 1903. Also routes to Fort Wayne Indiana and to San Francisco Los Angeles with reduced fall fares and return tickets through November 1903. Special features include stopover privileges and various northern Michigan Wisconsin trips with sales September to November 1903.
A public sale on October 8 1903 will auction horses cattle sheep and hogs at Fahl's farm located one mile north and east of Uniondale or two and a half miles west of Ossian Indiana. Items include several horses cows and hogs with terms 5 dollars and under cash and over 5 dollars on a 10 month note with security.
BL Byer a well known cooper says Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life last summer after a month long bilious dysentery. He could not gain relief until using the remedy. Davenport & Hie offer it for sale.
One round trip fare via Nicke Plate road from Sept 26 to Oct 1, 1903. See nearest agent or address. O, Av Asteriin, T, Py A. To ne, Ind, ae.
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