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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1893
Page
4
The article previews upcoming congress action on tariff reform led by Voorhees to push the Wilson tariff bill despite Republican opposition. It notes expected filibusters and disputes over the income tax and foreign payment, while predicting a loud Republican response from the press and labor by officials like W. C. Butler and Wm. H. Harking.
A local notice invites every school to obtain free blotters. Teachers or school officials should call the office to arrange supply without charge. The message emphasizes no money or price and requests contact for distribution.
Enrollment at end of 12th week last year was 850 with 757 members. This year enrollment rose to 864 and membership to 764, reflecting increases in both totals.
The article reports oil drilling activity near Lewis Huffman farm with a line laid to the well and expected output between 60 to 70 barrels daily, potentially 120 to 140 if pumped continuously, with pure oil and no salt water. It mentions tools moved to Kilander farm, Minnich wells performing well, possible deeper drilling on Frederic Huffman farm, and community updates including a teachers institute and local political figures.
Louis A. Minear and Viola P. Clark of Liberty township wed December 10 1893. The ceremony was by Rev H J Jones with fifty guests at the dining room reception and social hours followed. They will settle on the Molling farm near Huntington county as friends extend best wishes.
Early Thursday morning a dynamite explosion shattered the N H Trenary building that housed the Ratliff saloon set to open next day. The blast, likely through the front window, caused major damage confined to the building as local residents oppose the saloon and have used similar tactics against the enterprise.
Health is moderately good in this vicinity as residents attend a quarterly meeting at Prairia last Saturday and Sunday. A new church nears dedication and preparations for Christmas are underway. Local tradesmen announce Christmas goods and new purchases including a sleigh and buggy with harness. The BANNER remains a favored source for news while SIFTINGS notes various daily activities and attendance.
Thomas Gallivan on the sick list. Miss Ella Hardwidge and Mrs Nélle Gallivan left for Muncie for a few days. Mr Jesse Hermann and Miss Minta Rhody wed by Wm A Lee. James England remains very ill. Rumor of derrick material on Ben Starr farm proved false. Oil stake said to be driven on Dr Doster and Wm Stahl farms where drilling may occur. Thomas Barrington went to Springfield Illinois to visit relatives. Reform.
Several cases of lung fever are reported in the Poneto vicinity. George Brown recovers from the grip with difficulty but prevails. H. B. Sark spent Sunday in Poneto with family and works in the Kingsland freight office. Oil drilling contract let on Dr. Doster's land east of town. Sim Sark visits with John Simms family. Miss Lennie Henninger marries Ira Zook of Huntington last Friday. Friends wish the couple well. Wedding bells announced for Miss Maude Burgess of Hartford.
110 acres on a gravel road two miles north of Bluffton with two large barns and assorted outbuildings. Farm nearly all in cultivation. Sold on easy terms with $1,500 cash and balance due in one to ten years with early payoff option. Mock & Simmons Bluffton Ind Holstein & Barrett Indianapolis Ind 506.
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