Otterbein notices of theater shows and local business moves
The column details upcoming events in Otterbein including the Eastern Theater Co. opening on August 20 with The Sheep Herder, the Nineteenth Annual Fountain Park Chautauqua at Remington August 16–31 with Innes' Band and speakers, plus local relocations and business shifts at A. RB Allen & Co and associated shops. Remington merchants support the Chautauqua and regional plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein
Eastern Theater Co
William Wamsher
Wamsher
Remington
Innes’ Band
Lon
Arthur FE. Gringle
James E. Watson
Charles H. Plattensburg
Chicago Ladies’ Orchestra
Mrs. Mahala Bailey Dies in Lafayette at 84
Mrs. Mahala Bailey widow of Thomas Bailey died at 11 o'clock Friday night at her daughter Mrs. Luella Cook's home on 214 Marstellar Street in W Lafayette after a long illness. Born August 9, 1827 in Ohio she was a devout U B church member at Green Hill with funeral services held Sunday afternoon conducted by Revs. Cooper and Taylor. Interment followed at Davis cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Bailey
Thomas Bailey
Luella Cook
Marstellar Street
W. Lafayette
Cooper
Taylor
Davis Cemetery
Wind Storm Wrecks Farm Windmill Near McKinnis Farm
A whirl wind damaged a windmill on the William McKinnis farm southwest of town on Sunday. McKinnis, on his porch, mistook the noise for a common occurrence but later found the wheel and fan twisted off. Repairs were made promptly to safeguard his cattle and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinnis
McKinnis
Eightieth Birthday for Mrs Christina Laird Observed
Mrs Christina Laird celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday with family at her home. Twenty two attended the midday repast including Christina and Ida Holliday of Marion Mattie Hickman of Goodwine and several Laird relatives. Dignitaries present included Dr D I Laird of Oxford and L Laird of West Lafayette. Grandma Laird remains strong and active with five children six grandchildren and one great grandchild alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Laird
Mesdames
Ida Holliday
Marion
Mattie Hickman
Goodwine, Il
Clara Laird
Anna M. Laird
W. Lafayette
Elmner Laird
Glenn Johnston
Joseph Beeker
Blaze at Switzer Home Ends Without Major Damage
Monday night a gasoline stove leak at the I. E. Switzer home caused a sudden blaze when Mrs. Switzer lit the burner. Neighbors quickly subdued the fire before it spread, leaving only scorched woodwork and a damaged side wall. The family thanks those who aided in controlling the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Switzer
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Nuuy
NUWAY
Mann
Kretschman
Weigle Market
ROYAL
Thomas’Allen
R.B Evans
William
Christian
George Bodley
Chicago
Alfred Hall
Arch B. Allen
Lochiel
Spiker
George Stackers
Mr. Hall
A. B. Allen & Co
George Stacker
Attica
George
Mann & Kretschman
van Natta
Alfred Tfalf
A. RB. Aen & Co
Allen
Lali
Otterbein Telephone Co
T. E. Startley
Fred Weigle
John Sewell
Jos. Quigg
Blaze
Eastern Theatre Co
Weber
Milburn
Peter Schuttler
OPP Hardw’e CO
the Bakery
Sar Ae Tataccess 3
C. E. Balkema
Balkema
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