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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
A local letter from Otterbein Indiana notes August will bring many customers as summer merchandise is closed out cheaply. It warns no agents collect money and lists townspeople and events including Ed McKnight, Jasper Boyer, Ward & Foster auctions, and a Lansing Wagon promotion.
Sarah Pay an elderly Bolivar township resident dies at her son Aig's home aged 82 years 27 days born in Ohio 1819 married twice to Mr Vellner and Mr Day six and one child survive funeral held Sunday at 2 pm Rev Kemp officiating interment Martindale cemetery Mrs Charlesworth suffers a serious accident when a whip strikes her arm badly fracturing it below the elbow Dr Smith attended Lizzie Weeden of New Bedford Mass visits brother John Femplin
Entertainment notes describe Sunday services at the U B church with strong attendance and engaging programs. Children’s performances, song choirs, recitals, and prayers led by Rev Cooper highlighted a diverse program featuring multiple national and geographic depictions through songs and readings.
Mrs. Martha J. Smith celebrated her 82nd birthday at her daughter’s home in Oxford with family surprise and a bountiful dinner for 36 attendees. Grandchildren and great grandchildren joined in, with two tables laden with food and a pineapple ice cake later in the day. Also noted are a 12th birthday surprise for Vinnie Parker and a Pan American Exposition excursion offer, plus a health update on Jhon McKinnis.
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