Roads in oil fields suffer from bad conditions
Oil field roads are in poor repair due to low gravel road funds and high teamster wages. Labor pays 25 cents per hour, about 2.50 a day, while usual rates for teams reach four dollars and a half. Repairs stall as towns with oil activity draw away labor, leaving fields with almost impassable routes. Travel is heavy, aging teams taxed on rough roads, and calls grow for equal attention to roads in oil districts. Local social notes follow with visits, club changes, and revival progress.
Heckley Fly Reunion Held January First
The second reunion of the Heckley fly was held on January first at the venue noted in the record, bringing together enthusiasts and researchers for a small gathering.
Hunting accident leaves man with bruised head in Phoenix
John Lacey escaped a near fatal outcome after a breech pin failed during a hunt. The gun discharged, the barrel or stock struck him on the head, and he sustained a bruised head but is recovering. A separate note mentions a candy guessing contest at A. M. Taylors store with four winners tying at 2,400 beans amid a 2,390 bean count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lacey
Bunny
John
A. M. Taylor
E. D. Kyle
Bluffton
Jessie Taylor
Chas Settle
Mrs. Bess Bever
Phil Alberson
John Reebes
Settle
L. A. Nusbaumer
West Nottingham
New Years Dinner At The Lamm Home
Within the last year Mr. Settle has suffered nosebleeds but shows improvement. New Years day was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wirely Lamm with an elaborate family dinner attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. H. A. Welker and family were unable to attend due to a cold. Attendants included the Weavers, McAfees, Lamm family, Guldins, and guests from Indianapolis and Pennsylvania. The meal featured turkey, goose, chickens, oysters, sides, desserts, and fruit. A pleasant time was reported by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Miller
Samuel Heckley
Charles Isnogle
S. M. Wolf
Hadenville
Ohio
Amret Kleinknight
Garnet
Ohio City
Milton Reed
Anna Miller
Chicago Heights
Rosy
Bachelor Club
James 'Trullender
James Sowards
J. W. Barkerti
D. C. Henline
Mr. Settle
Wirely Lamm
H. A. Welker
Mr. Welker
John Weaver
Jacob McAfee
Lovie
Charley
Lewis
Clarence
Ulrich
Wm. McAfee
George
Frank
Frank Humphrey
Vera
Fred
D. A. Lamm
Stella
Ora
John Guldin
Clara Guldin
Jeremiah Guldin
Pennsylvania
Cora
Logue
Johnny
Dessie
Indianapolis
Social dinner at Spaulding home draws rural crowd
On Sunday January 4 Mr and Mrs Isaac Spaulding hosted about 35 neighbors at their home in son township for a village style social event. The highlight was a turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by afternoon conversation and singing before departures around four o clock. Attendees included Henry Swalm Jacob Spaulding Isaac Sills Thomas Speece Ed Kirk James H Deaver and wives with several Misses Edith Esther Shields James Park and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Spaulding
Jackson Township
Henry Swalm
Jacob Spaulding
Isaac Sills
Thomas Speece
Ed Kirk
James H. Deaver
Edith
Esther Shields
James Park
Clarence
Will They Be Pack Horses
Rural mail carriers have faced unthinking requests to deliver packages without postage or proper addressing. They will now refuse such items, delivering only correctly stamped mail. The carriers emphasize this protects their time and remains within the law, ensuring proper delivery of parcels.
Stock Cattle at Auction in Bluffton Indiana
High grade Hereford steers and heifers to be sold Saturday January 10 at 1 PM at Peter Studabaker farm one fourth mile north of the courthouse Bluffton Indiana. Auction includes 40 yearling steers 60 weanling steer calves 20 yearly heifers 60 weanling heifer calves. Full blood Hereford bulls offered on request. Foundation stock from pure Hereford and Short Horn cows mated to full blood Hereford bulls aims to elevate local beef cattle standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Studabaker Farm
Court House
Bluffton
Indiana
Premium Hereford sale at Black Creek stock farm Warren Ind
Frank L Srupanakun invites interested beef producers to attend a sale of steers and heifers to secure buyers for full blood Hereford bulls from his premium herd. Terms include six months credit at six percent interest. Lake Erie and Western passenger revenue in 1902 exceeded 1901 by 105,655.30, an all time record for the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Creek Stock Farm
Warren
Ind
Frank L. Srupanakun
Lake Erie & Western
Montpelier Herald
Bluffton Real Estate Partition Sale Offer in Bluffton Indiana
Bluffton January 7 1903 a sale is ordered by the Clerk of the Walls Circuit Court of Indiana to partition the estate of Ellen M. Greenfield plaintiff against Elizabeth J. Wasson et al defendants. The property Lot 203 in Bluffton Wells County Indiana to be sold at private sale at the office of W H Michhorn to the highest bidder for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walls
State of
Indiana
Ellen M. Greenfield
Eizabeth J. Wasson
W. Hf. Michhorn
Bluffton
Blynffton
Wells County
Bluffton readers back Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache
Bluffton residents endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills through local testimonials. Mrs. W. M. Wales, wife of a driller, reports relief from back pain after using the remedy while living in Grand Valley. She urges neighbors to visit Chas. G. Den drug store in Bluffton to obtain Doan’s and remembers the slogan Remember the name Dolin’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Dean
W. M. Wales
Southy Street
Grand Valley
Doan
Chas
Den
Price
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Dolin
Family gathering at Wirely Lamm home ends with plans for next reunion
At Wirely Lamm's home one quarter west of the city a New Year gathering brought together his children for a pleasant reunion. The group enjoyed a splendid time and hopes to meet again in many more such gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirely Lamm
Lam
Editor Lynch Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy
An editor in Dally Po ipsburg New Jersey tests Foley's Honey and Tar, praising its effectiveness for coughs and colds. Davenport & Co. sells the product, billed as a standout remedy in a period ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Dally Po
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Turkey
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Wells’ County
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Petroleum
Keystone
Bluffton Markets
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