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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
1
Otterbein sees moves by Ed Thompson and Orson Buck while Bob Baker holds a lively auction sale Friday and Saturday. Lawn and shop updates mix with visits, rentals, and family gatherings across Crete Crose, Lafayette, and nearby towns as residents note spring stimulus and renewed subscriptions.
The Otterbein men who captured the escaped convict Kuhns and his partner at Green Hill are urged to receive the reward. Critics say prison officials in Columbus failed to pursue the crime, letting criminals pass by. Gus Carlson and family completed transfer of 80 acres at $80 per acre to James Cunningham. Community notices cover a Ladies’ Aid meeting, a Farmers Institute program, social visits, and a birthday celebration for Uncle George Worthams.
Public sale announced by John Darby Sr and Joan B Gault for February 21 1901 at 40 miles northwest of Otterbein listing 11 horses 6 cattle 40 tons timothy hay 1600 bushels corn and farm implements with cash and credit terms. Elevator progress reported by Duffy Harrington McMillen with 30000 bushels storage and planned modern facilities. City board notes include sidewalk ordinance and fund adjustments plus local shop renovations and ice conditions noted.
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