The Otterbein Sun masthead notes publisher editor proprietor
The Otterbein Sun lists Wade S. Bolt as publisher editor and proprietor in its masthead, indicating single leadership for the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
2
The Otterbein Sun lists Wade S. Bolt as publisher editor and proprietor in its masthead, indicating single leadership for the newspaper.
A May era column voices satirical takes on war with Japan and a mail order stunt. It argues for cautious diplomacy, praises red white and blue, and critiques editors who twist history. The piece calls for municipal reforms in Otterbein and other cities to improve liberty through order.
A terse note on the tension between order and liberty, arguing that imposed discipline is dry-rotted and will collapse without vitality, reflecting a cautious view of governance.
E H Wilson and Mrs Mary Miller traveled to Battle Ground last Saturday. E H returned Monday while Mrs Miller stayed for a Fortnight visiting friends in Battle Ground and Brookston. Miss May Slauter of Attica joined relatives here. John Smith and wife of Lafayette visited the mother who is reported very poorly.
Mr and Mrs Ilal Biggs hosted on Sunday afternoon with guests from Williamsport. Several families led by the Gepharts Edmonds Lemming and Sawyer shared meals with relatives and friends. A note lists sick list with Mrs Ephraim Lemming and signals a new members contest ending May 4 after a misunderstanding.
Jenie Myers is out with mumps this week. The Banning and Harazon road has new inspectors Simeon Thompson and deputy E H Wilson. Uncle Wesley Foster remains feeble from service injuries. James Rayle visited Thomas McGahan and family. Amos Shoaf and wife also called. Sunday School at the U B church next Sunday 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. W B Taylor. All are welcome.
The column records numerous Sunday and weeklong visits among Brookston residents and neighboring towns. Names include Mr and Mrs John Neal, Henry Neal, Mrs Wesley Curr, Mrs Mulvey, J H Haggard, Joseph Coffman, Martin property, Mrs Lewis Smith, Boswell, Fred Rusk returning from four years in the navy, Elwood Booher, Miss Blanch Taylor of Lafayette, Edward Taylor, Mr and Mrs Eller of Otterbein, Waller, and Miss Bessie Peters visiting her grandmother Mrs Marvin.
John Lind of Oneonta New York recounts fifteen years of stomach trouble and weakness and credits two bottles of Vinci with improved digestion and weight gain. The ad asserts Vinol strengthens tired digestive nerves and is easily assimilated, with a money back offer. Ward Bros. druggists endorse the product.
The Orchestra of the high school gave a second public concert at Otterbein Opera House last Wednesday with excellent entertainment though crowds were smaller than hoped. A private trial debate at the school building Friday featured critics Oscar Mann Clyde Davis and S M Smith with another debate planned Friday to prep for a joint Williams debate next week. The commencement program is being prepared and graduates’ reception by Supt Fisher is set for Saturday night May ard. The track team shows strong form with a new promotion committee elected: Track Capt Clarence Dougherty Vice Capt Harry Mann Manager Prin Swindler Student Mgr Lloyd Frazier Coaches Dr Messner W T McCabe Phys Dirs Elmer Waddell and Raph Dunn.
Lloyd Smith Paul Ward and tennis captain Lillian Thompson headline a report on athletic activities. Two running teams organized. Gym equipped with showers and rub rub treatments. An interclass meet will be held at the school grounds a week from tomorrow afternoon. Katherine Bruce and Clarene Dougherty out of school due to measles. Benton Co Track Meet Assn executive committee finalizes plans for Boswell meet on Saturday May 10.
John Glynn states the cash basis proposition I is satisfactory and intends to continue with it as business increases daily.
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