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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
4
Ossian reporter reports spring activity with Rev Brim k conducting Presbyterian services and upcoming communion. Commencement set for April 3 at the Presbyterian church with Mayor Dunlap of Anderson delivering the class address. A new bank planned in Ossian with $10,000 capital to open May first, backed by local business leaders.
Sixteen applicants passed the examination for county diplomas at Linn Grove last Saturday. Miss Katie Liechty of Berne assists Mrs. L. D. Miller in house work. David Milty, who had an eye removed by Dr. Wilson, is recovering well. Emma Baumgartner of the Bluffton overall factory spent Sunday with her mother. Lawrence and Harvey Oplinger, whose schools closed last week, will attend another school next week. A. T. Studabaker and wife of Vera Cruz visited L. L. Baumgartner and wife Sunday. The Wabash Literary Society gave a lively program Friday evening. The Linn Grove juvenile band played several fine selections to a large audience.
The recently organized band showed improved speed in performances and is expected to have bright prospects if they continue their work. A common school commencement is planned for next Friday with Rev. C. S. Lester of Bluffton delivering the address and Baumgartner quartet supplying music. The Wabash Literary Society will hold its last meeting of the term with a debate on whether the Dread Scott Decision freed slaves more than Uncle Tom's Cabin.
John Reeves and Geo Sauntman did not trade locations. Arthur Uptygraft travelled to Bluffton last Saturday. Tom Fisher and Kate Nusbaumer also visited Bluffton recently. Jim Settle and wife visited his parents. John Reeves and wife visited Jacob Coffman. Lafe O’Dell and family visited Nottingham relatives. W S Settle’s health remains poor. Levi Pouty went to Chicago for about a week. John Pace bought fifteen acres from John T Adams. John Lacey purchased his mother’s farm.
TOCSIN notes a nine pound girl born to George Davison and wife. The account lists visits and local news including Wiley Messick and Effie Lash with Jerry Clark, Jasper Smith’s smile over a girl, and Mary Johnson working at Davison's. Reports mud drying and brief trips to Fort Wayne and Decatur.
Spring plowing underway while corn harvest continues in Domestic. Mrs. Taylor and daughter Ella and Etta Walser ill with mumps. Miss Ada Gottschalk visited Miss Nazel Boror. Miss Ovy Wall guest of Miss Arta Alberson. George Bustle buys Lovall property. David Wall rents Lon Simmons’ farm. John Schott buys car and Shaufter property. Dan Faher builds wood house and summer kitchen. Trustee A W Sours seeks help. preaching held last Sunday. Fifth Sunday absence noted. R Y Taylors move to new home. Lon Simmons family relocates to leased pumping site near Domestic. Mrs. Wall preparing for something ahead.
Miss Sarah Schott visits her sister Mrs. Reynolds of Montpelier while families deal with illness including measles and a Michigan illness trip for Arthur. The Aid Society meets in April, Sunday School and prayer meetings scheduled, and local families relocate. Amram’s sale offers discounted ladies shoes and house slippers for a money raising event.
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