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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1903
Page
5
John Kreigh suffered the injury yesterday when a corn shredder machine claimed his arm. The accident highlights dangers of heavy agricultural equipment and the ongoing risks faced by workers in processing facilities.
In Wells County yesterday John Kreigh, a prosperous Ossian area farmer, lost his right arm to a corn shredder while removing rubbish from its rollers. He was rushed to Fort Wayne for care as doctors warned he may not survive a second operation. The incident adds to a fall tally of machine accidents and spurs calls for safety legislation.
Bloodhounds could not identify attackers who besieged Dr LaFollette’s Hoagland home Monday night. Hounds traced them to Poe, doctor’s former town, suggesting repeat assailants. About three men, moving in a staged route, entered a waiting buggy to flee. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette reports Hoagland and Poe residents riled. furniture in La Follette parlors damaged by filth. mob justice urged if culprits captured.
Indiana Attorney General Charles W. Miller issues a formal opinion on re election eligibility for township and county assessors. He cites the 1903 act amending the tax law of 1901, repealing the ineligibility clause and declaring current assessors eligible for re election. Friday evening November 20 a monster box social will be held at Poneto, announced by teachers C H Markjey and Oliver Starr.
A Wells County infirmary near Hartford City is defended against a critical Indianapolis News report that claimed the facility was fit only for hogs. State charity inspectors praised its cleanliness, heating, and modern brick building with updated barns and outbuildings.
Al Roebuck escaped death when his team of horses slid into twenty feet of water at the D Mortis stone quarry Friday at 3 pm. The animals drowned, the team worth about $150, Roebuck a former Bluffton resident and Clover Leaf fireman, and friends here express sympathy for his loss.
Pressure from wells fed to Marion lines burst a 10 inch meter on Warconer farm six miles north of Marion. Readings near 250 to 265 psi. Expected gas supply to private consumers may exceed five years in coming year. Meter loss about $500. line not greatly damaged and service continues.
The Midway Oil Company plans to shoot its No 12 on the Earhart lease near Milo and shows signs of strong production. Pike Oil Company intends to shoot No 1 on the Warner lease near Warren, with a good flow indicated and expectations of a stout well. An older farmer claims eight barrels daily from Rapright well, as Indiana oil hovers around 1.27 dollars per barrel amid rising hopes for higher prices and continued drilling by small producers.
Health officer raised quarantine on the W. H. Sommers residence in Jefferson township on Monday. Only one county case remains the Smith child. The Sommers household case was mild and caused little concern nearby.
W I Chalfant of Denison Ohio brother of Newt Chalfant of this city died last Saturday from cancer of the liver. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon in Denison. Mr Chalfant formerly resided at Osstan.
Charles Fox, who pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with attempt, will be defended by Lambright & Sprague after A. W. Hamilton declined. Judge Vaughn assigned the defense when county attorney Dailey was unavailable, amid additional charges of assault and battery and public indecency. Fox remains jailed facing a stiff row ahead.
Frank Patry arrived in the city from Huntington and announced he would go into business there moving his family at once. He has traded his teams for a fighting and fabricating store and will focus on business in the theatre district. The store is already established with good patronage.
The C B C office shows a foreign consulate vibe as Armenian workers gather for instructions. They dress uniformly, speak in unfamiliar words, and receive company-backed payroll and grocery orders. Vendors risk nonpayment for unlisted on‑credit items.
Adams Brothers who once ran a stave factory in this city have purchased Colonel Briants stave factory at Huntington. They have not yet taken charge but will do so in a few days. The factory is an old established Huntington institution and the new owners are eager to assume control.
Jacob Rolle of Vera Cruz returned from Switzerland where he visited his childhood home in Uetendorf Thun Berne. He traveled with a party starting June 4 and notes Swiss rail passes allow fifteen days of travel for eight dollars with a one dollar rebate for returning the ticket cover. He fears such rates would spur constant travel in this country.
A Nottingham teamster for the C B G railroad faces forgery accusations after an order for 27.93 bearing Theodore Wilson’s name was paid. Wilson denies signing any document and claims his name was forged. The case prompted conflicting views in the village as Curtis and White discussed steps with the company.
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