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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
3
The Sun promotes the third count ending August 24 in a popular voting contest. It urges readers to mobilize volunteers, gather coupons from merchants, and persuade friends to vote for a leading candidate with a ten dollar cash prize and a piano from Obermeyer as incentives.
A Fullerton reader recalls an 18th century incident in which a soldier, arraigned for handling a pack of cards in church, defends his action by claiming the deck is his Bible prayer book and almanac. He links ace to God, deuce to Father and Son, three to the Trinity, and so on through ten, with the knave as the sergeant. The mayor laughs, frees him, and pays a guinea.
The Trustee of Bolivar Township presents 1915 estimates for township and local school taxes at Otterbein School District No 7. Total expenditures listed are 24323 with a total tax of 109 cents per dollar. Names include Geo T Emmerson Trustee with date listed as 1944.
Funeral services for Miss Zella I. March killed in a Tecumseh Trail area automobile crash were conducted Saturday at her Salisbury street home. Rev. M C Wright officiated with Dr George W Switzer assisting as Queen Esther circle pallbearers and Epworth League members attended in a body. Interment followed at Grand View cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Fred Roudebush of Otterbein were thrown from their buggy near Montmorenci when a horse shied at a road object. The horse trampled Mrs Roudebush injuring her face. Dr A M Mayfield treated her in Montmorenci and she returned home after dressings. Mr Roudebush suffered a foot injury but drove back home with assistance from neighbors.
Otterbein gears up for a four week burst of activity with its first chautauqua and a six day program of twelve entertainments. The town then hosts a one week Upper Wabash Conference of the United Brothren church at Castle U B Church, urging residents to beautify and maintain strictly keep weeds and yards in check to present a polished town to visitors.
Montmorenci diary items report the Williamson family visiting relatives before moving to Hammond where Williamson will teach at the high school. Mabel Gear stays with the McQueens. Russell Airhart’s serious illness prompts a Reiners family visit. Russell Airhart’s funeral was held at the M E church with burial in Montmorenci cemetery.
A 1914 Fowler program runs August 29 at 7:30 p.m. with piano pupils of Miss Frances Brown and a piano recital featuring many local performers. The event is part of four days of Wala Week hosted by the Fowler Business Men's Association to entertain residents and visitors.
The article highlights the Volunteers of America efforts to aid destitute and anxious families. It cites extensive annual figures: 6,396 women cared for, 334,890 lodged, 640,944 fed, 31,768 dispensary cases, 6,928 hospital treatment days, 459 X rays and 288 major operations, plus broad outreach to prisoners and communities.
A sermon on farm progress urges farmers to plan while they plow, value self-development over rivals, and demand equal educational opportunities for rural children. It cites a New England study showing high school educated farmers earned nearly double the income of those with only common schooling, highlighting $253 yearly gain.
Miss Nattie Van Dane entertained a group at a Sunday party with Nellie Irene Sophie May Tundle Gulutch Lora Watkins Inez Royal Blanche Charlesworth Henry Louie Gerlach Ray Slate Earl Turner Mike Williams John Shoemaker Orville Underwood Willie Atkinson and Paul Calvert. Dainty refreshments were served and all attendees reported a fine time.
Public sale of Louisa Wolfer farm 80 acres to be held Saturday August 29 1914 at 2 o clock at the east door of the Court House Lafayette Indiana. Farm lies eight miles north of Otterbein on the county line road. Terms and notices available from Coomey and Andrew attorneys Lafayette Ind Harry Chenoweth administrator estate of Louisa Wolfer deceased.
The Otterbein Grain Co has nearly finished repairing elevator B. A new automatic weighing machine and tender were installed at a higher elevation. Recent work includes replacing siding sills and joists where needed.
A force of men worked this week at the L B W depot to build two new platforms. The elevated structure stands slightly higher than the old one, improving access and operations at the station.
W D Boyce analyzes potential US impact of European conflict. He expects a short war with food and coal demands driving imports and possible US price rises. Mexican food needs, renewed US manufacturing, and expanded exports to South America and the Orient. He also notes financial policy caution and expects eventual recovery in securities.
The Sun reports completion of a 9 by 14 inch booklet of 30 pages tracing the McKinnis family lineage from patriarch Charles McKinnis, born in Scotland in 1723. Compiled by Chas. L. McKinggly of Otterbein, the work notes changes in column type and size on the front page.
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