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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
4
A Banner report describes the water works plant renovation aimed at powering the city lights. The Bluffton facility now houses three divisions, new boilers and two Reeves engines with dynamo, plus a 150 horsepower unit for lighter loads.
Terrell Grand opera house manager Charles De Lacour explains April 6 opening, notes big eastern companies are unavailable this season, and promises to book the best possible acts locally. Decorators race to finish, with final show choices driven by Bluffton public patronage and demand for major attractions.
In circuit court Hector Deagain won a $100 judgment against James McCormick and others who lured him into a wrestling bout. McCormick’s deception led to a reversal by the supreme court, forcing the lower court to grant Deagain the claimed amount.
Prof J A Hill of Logansport schools launches a reform to ban fluffy hair styles. He requires middle parting and two long braids down the back, promising grade boosts. Pompadours and Janice Meredith curls are disapproved as worldly. Students to adopt Grecian simplicity to meet approval.
An observer notes how different age groups pick sections. Elders skim obituaries and editorials while young people favor society, sports, and fashions. actors read dramatic opinions. clergy study wills. many readers chase crimes and scandals. poets often avoid newspapers.
Mollie Davison and Ora Carrick are listed as sick but improving while T M Hall is unable to work due to grip. Samuel Kimmel resumes activity after five weeks of lung trouble. John Anderson of Craigville dies at two in the morning. Rev J W Borkert starts meetings at Zion through the April quarterly session. Ady Sage also ill. Young People’s Christian Union plans for South Whitley convention April 28–30, naming three delegates F P Henline Mina Heckley Clay Smith. Grace Clark improving, Amret Kielnknight slowly improving. Ray Wasson closes Little Vine school last Friday with a farewell dinner.
Gova GusHer, a joint venture on the Habegger and Haecker farm five miles east and one north of Berne, proved the neighborhood giant by a shot of 160 quarts nitroglycerine. Drilled by A P Hardigan for Superior Oil Co, the well is expected to yield at least 200 barrels. It began flowing shortly after the shot, spilling over a tank before tubing could be completed. No. 12 on the farm, all other wells are productive.
Property owners delay in filing mortgage affidavits for tax exemptions shifts to March start. April rush expected as ignorance of the change grows. Nottingham High School holds commencement April second at United Brotherhood church with speeches by Marguerite Coons and Delbert Leist. Petroleum schools prosper under Prof Haveker with next year secured._Commencement at Petroleum.
Contractor Koontz removed old stone columns from the Walmer and Ingeler store front this morning. With new supports awaiting placement the facade is held by heavy wooden props, a difficult task highlighting Koontz's skill.
Deam's drug store offers an immense wallpaper stock with low prices and quick service. Customers may return any leftovers, ensuring they cannot go wrong with a purchase.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wilhelm welcomed a fine boy at their home on Sunday. George Burkett and wife near Honduras are proud parents of a fine girl, born recently.
A party of Bluffton boys rode to Muncie Monday evening to watch a polo game between Marion and Muncie. The match proved fairly exciting with Marion winning eight to two.
The Daily Markete notes mixed grain movements with some up and down shifts in futures and spot prices. Chicago receipts show cattle 16,000 strong, sheep 18,000 active, hogs 20,000 with price ranges from light at 4.00 to 5.50 for heavy and rough.
City census workers still finish the citywide tally over roughly four more weeks due to other duties. Berne News reports Henry Stucky’s visit from Woodhurst to secure broad approval of the electric franchise now in clerk J Lutz's hands. Decatur lawyer will handle legal points as council votes next Monday with potential thirty day citizen voting window.
Miss Dean Fulton, a trained nurse, arrives home in Montpelier to rest after a period of steady employment. Mrs. J. W. Sale returns from Ossian after attending the funeral of Mrs. James Johnson. Miss Dora and Jennie Stover and Emma Sark depart for Tiffin to work on the mitten story.
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