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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
3
Otterbein notes report visits and everyday life including church calls, a funeral service in Crawfordsville, optician Mr McKeehan at Chenoweth House testing free eyes, and local socials. The issue lists horse stock ad, Dr Clifford’s veterinary tour, farm updates, a surprise party, and neighborly notices with obituaries and a WCTU convention summary.
A letter from an elderly Greenhill veteran recounts observations during a visit, including a valiant clash and a troubling vocal incident of two local men. He mentions siege-like scenes of goods and stores, plans to send people to Cuba, and asks for more territory for expansion, naming Davin Leeper and Lee McKeehan among others, with a deadline of April 19 at the Chenoweth House.
Announcement by James Darby seeking the Republican nomination for County Treasurer subject to the nominating convention in Fowler on Tuesday May 31 1898. He declares candidacy and awaits convention decision.
County Clerk seeks renomination as Alonzo D. Sleeper announces candidacy for Clerk of Benton county subject to Republican nominating convention decisions. The convention will be held in Fowler on Tuesday May 31 1898.
Michael Somers born December 15 1828 in Virginia died April 11 1898 at Otterbein Indiana aged 74 years 3 months 26 days. He married Susanna Wilkes March 2 1847. Survived by William Somers of Otterbein and Mrs Litle of Montmorensi. Funeral held at Bo Church at 2 pm Wednesday with pallbearers Walter White W B Homing W Parker Jos Walsh W Waddell and C S Roberts.
A young man named Wintjalin, employed by Wm Mann, was shot when his shotgun discharged on a wager. Dr Leaming treated him at 1 o clock. he is in a critical condition with heavy bleeding and likely fracture. prognosis poor, but bleeding controlled and he rests. A note from Jerry Garden mentions a misdated invitation about sowing oats.
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