Otterbein Local Notes From Thomas Area
Local item column records visits by Thomas, Charles and Clifton Timmons, Nellie Flanigan, Tom Blessing, James Smith, and others. Mentions farm activity near Kingman and social visits with the Crawford and Haywood families. Also reports service changes, a horse sale, subscription renewals, a saloon license request, domestic matters, reform meetings ending, and community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Brown
Kingman
Nellie Flanigan
Lafayette
Tom Blessing
Earl van Natta
James Smith
Morocco
Wm. Crawford
Charles Cuppy
Wolcott
Charles Haywood
Norice
Charles Weigle
C. EB
Oxford
Moore
Sewell
Sun
Mount
Dennison
Indianapolis
Otterbein Posse Captures Three Thieves in Green Hill Fight
A posse led by Marshal Elmer Laird chased three horse thieves from Plymouth to Green Hill. After a fierce, dark confrontation in a boarding house, one thief was shot and captured, another escaped, and the third was subdued with a pistol shot to the face. The thieves were later jailed in Plymouth, with a $50 reward paid to the pursuing group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymout
Ind
Green Hill
Harge
Elmer Laird
Bolt
Hol
O'Leary
Elmer Switzer
L. H. Waw- Wins
Frank Moore
R. IT. Bolt
L. H. Hawkins
Marshal Laird
Lute Hawkins
Trimer Laird
Hfa
Ford
Plymouth
Vick
Green Ifill
Leaining
Special Call and Moral Appeal From William P. Moshrmr
An old friend and patron prompts publication of a religious moral prompt urging readers to live to the glory of God in all areas. The message asks for awakening, rising, and guidance by the God of Truth, acknowledging human unknowing.
Wanted Capable Person for County Representation
Advertisement seeking a reliable person to represent a large financial company across every county with a fixed annual salary of S086, paid weekly. includes $4 per day and all expenses, no commission, salary paid Saturdays, expense money advanced weekly. Also notes Standard House address in Chicago and mentions the Pan American Exposition cost at Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard House
Dearborn St
Chicago
Runaway Team Causes Minor Vehicle Upset in Otterbein
In Otterbein Indiana a runaway team attached to Ed Marlat’s wagon caused a wagon to overturn near Dr Smith’s office spilling straw. No serious injuries reported aside from a buggy damage. A Lafayette Courier note reports a related shooting incident near Grove, involving Ed Dolphin defending a store during a night burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Ed Marlat
Wound Grove
Krooketon
Tippecancve
White
Ed Dolphin
Dolphin
North Twelfth Street
Lhe Mer
Lafayette Courier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steeds
Geo, Watkinson
Misawanka Rubber Co
Jos. Walsh & Sons
John Templin Furniture CO
Indiana
Arriages
EF. A. Kwaur
Otterbein
Thomas
Charles and
Clifton ‘Timmons
Burch
Republican Editorial Association
Jesse
John Irving
Thomas Irwin
Joe W. McConnell
Mr. McConnell
W. B. Rich
Oxford Tribune
Sue
Johnnny
Patrick Farrell
Farrel
Charles Brown
Hoya
William P. MosHrmr
Buffalo
Farmers
David Lyarer
Wu. Watterman
Rabbers
Model Shoe Store
Waddell Bros
Tor
Bank
Stewart
Majestic Steel
Onler
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