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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
7
Business men testified Terrell was a sane, very close and shrewd man in a testimony delivered during today’s proceedings. The witnesses described his temperament and decision making as indicative of sound mental state.
In a lengthy rebuttal phase the State called many witnesses to testify Terrell was of sound mind at times before and after the Wolfe shooting. Local businessmen detailed dealings with Terrell while defense cross examined, aiming to undercut his reputation. Jurors could hear closing arguments by Friday evening as the case winds toward a verdict.
W A Palmer, drilling on the Harnish farm near the poor farm, reported midway progress before a weather stoppage Saturday. Drilling resumed when conditions allow. The well, a wild cat venture, could expand Bluffton’s oil field role if successful, with a Pittsburg company deepening the test near Bluffton and tied to the R upright-fa well.
Bid Coker has sold his eighty acre farm north of the city to W. Lee Davis of Miami county for 4000 dollars. Davis will take possession soon while Coker shifts focus to city business. The Tribolet agency completed the deal in real estate records.
Mia Ja Corbin and her infant were seriously burned yesterday after a fire destroyed their home four miles south of Bedford Indiana on December 16. Authorities reported the blaze and injuries, with investigations ongoing into the cause and rescue efforts.
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