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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1903

Page

8

Runaway buggy injures Solsingers near Mt Zion

Mr and Mrs John Solsinger living near Mt Zion were injured when a frightened horse bolted on Washington street and dragged Mrs Solsinger across a street. Mr Solsinger was dragged under the buggy, sustaining facial and shoulder injuries. Dr Cook treated both at his office and the horse was later controlled.

John Solsinger Mt. Zion Washington Street Oak Street Market Street Holsinger Liberty Center Blutl- Lon

Bluffton's Opera House to Seat Eight Hundred

Bluffton plans detail an interior as grand as the exterior with pressed brick on Johnson Street a two door exits plus a fire escape and a large stage with a 25 by 30 proscenium opening. The building will include two foyers ornate floors marble and mosaic finishes a box office and rooms for ladies and gentlemen with space for Elk club and lodge rooms across floors. Timbers are being prepared at Crawfordsville Arkansas for hoop and heading mill and local workers expect two months before production starts.

Bluffton Opera House United States Johnson Street Knoxville Procenium Elk's Club Washington Street

Farm house robbed near city. $750 stolen during afternoon burglary

Thijah Pease country home one mile north and five east of the city was robbed between two and four Thursday afternoon. Burglars took $150 cash and six hundred dollars in Wells county bank certificates. Hired man Chris Feller found the chest broken into at four o clock and reported missing funds. A canvasser seen nearby around the time is considered a potential clue. Mr. Pease is the father of Mrs. Chris Seabold.

Thijah Pease Wells County Pease Decatur Chris Feller Feller Crainville Craigvile Marshal Crosbie Couty Chris Seabold

Farmer Crippled by Corn Cutter Accident

Ervin Wall, a 40 year old farmer living 1.5 miles east of Domestic, suffered severe injuries Wednesday when thrown from a corn cutter seat. The blade severed the archives tendon in his right heel and cut an artery. Dr. Saunders of Petroleum treated him. prognosis says no fatal risk but permanent disability.

Ervin Wall Domestic Dr. Saunders Petroleum Hall John Hornaday Phoenix Dickason Raymond Brookhart Nottingham

Simon Bower Farm Sold to William Carnes in Nottingham

Simon Bower sold its forty acre Nottingham township farm to William 2 Carnes for 3000. Bower will move to Lawrence County Tennessee in October where he owns a large farm. Carnes will occupy the new property himself.

Simon Bower Nottingham Township William 2. Carnes Mr. Bower Lawrence County Tennessee Mr. Carnes

Manitou Visit Described By Travel Writer From Indiana

A travel letter from Manitou Colorado dated Sept 23 1003 details the town of 2000 inhabitants at the base of Pikes Peak. The writer praises mineral springs and scenery including Ute Pass Rainbow Falls and Cripple Creek mining region while recounting a climb to Pikes Peak summit 14147 feet. Also notes adverse air height breathing and a jovial snowball moment with a group of about fifty.

Manitou Colo Pikes Peak Carlsbad Ute Pass Leadville Cripple Creek Rainbow Falls Great Plains William Huffmann Jr Jackson Township Wells County Indiana Daniel Stroupe Warren Great American Desert OM. Rinkar

Working Overtime. King’s New Life Pills Advert

An old time advertising notice touts King’s New Life Pills as a cure for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and bowel troubles. Promoted by Chas O Deam’s drug store with claim of ease safety and sure relief for night and day workers.

King’s New Life Deam’s

Jokes, contradictions, and a tale from a Jefferson school

A collage of humorous vignettes and a county school anecdote about a lesson on blood circulation. The pieces include a boy’s quip about feet and blood, an Ossian man on a Fort Wayne street car, and assorted quips about Irish, Laplander, and Chicago girl experiences.

Jefferson Township Fort Wayne

Wanted young men and women stenography careers

In cities there is a shortage of good stenographers and many idle people who cannot spell or punctuate. The Huntington Business University of Huntington Indiana is highly regarded and fills many stenography positions but cannot meet all calls. Expenses are low with board room tuition and books under $90 and working students help reduce costs. Interested readers can write to O E Hawkins, president.

Huntington Business University Huntington Ind Tose O. E. Hawkins Business University At

Poneto relocations and town growth noted

Frank Kiser moves from his farm to Poneto while Henry Mann and Harvey Sark prepare properties for new residents. Robert Gavin plans to join Poneto once his house is finished. The Poneto grain mill gains new residents as work on a steam heating plant progresses. Sickness rises with typhoid fever affecting Miss Maude Jones and Miss Lizzie Betts. Mrs. Chris Starr plans Keystone relocation. Walter Singer will move from Illinois. Schools progress under Messrs. Gee and Starr and Miss Swaim.

Frank Kiser Poneto Henry Mann Harvey Sark Rober Gavin Robert Gavin G. M. Gavin Maude Jones Lizzie Betts Chris Starr Keystone Walter Singer Ilinois Messra Eee Starr Swaim

Money Saving Prices Fall Merchandise Sale

Fall garments and home items priced to beat rivals. Ladies ribbed undergarments from 24c, mens fleeced shirts 39c, children's wear 24c, blankets from 48c, table linens and fabrics discounted, furs first come, large stock of fall lamps and shoes offered.

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Miss Mary Storm Northwest Cor, 7Th and Felix Sts St. Joseph, Iro S. S.S SWIFT Atlanta MR. Bolsinger Bluffton’s Opera House RG. Marey Crawfordsville Ark Tomer Gettle Marey Flo San Tron Mountain Railroad Memphils K. M. Rinear Rip Boy Chicago Fort Wayne Fair Rosaire Slack Wire Demon Rossis Samayoa The W. A. Johnson Alexander Johnson
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