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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented letter from Guerbein Indiana hints at an excess stock sale of dry goods and small lots including summer corsets and negligees. The message promises courteous service and liberal terms for immediate purchases to clear inventories.
A regional retailer advertises the lowest prices on vocaloll and related accessories with a focus on value. The notice highlights discounted options and invites customers to visit the shop to compare selections and save on purchases.
A raveled mix reports G W Roudebush and residents in town amid calls for reform. Train schedules from L. B.&W RR offer round trips to Bloomington and Peoria with limited times, mentioning Osbornes and local residents, plus social visits by Lafayette and Denver travelers.
The report shows assets totaling 267620.38 with loans and discounts, overdrafts, cash on hand and items, plus liabilities including capital stock surplus and undivided profits. The cashier and town clerk attest the statement as true under oath in Otterbein Indiana.
Notice is given for bids to construct a north side sidewalk on Oxford Street Otterbein Benton County Indiana. Bids due July 26 1907 at 4 PM at the town clerk’s office. Bidder must provide certified check $50 and bond twice estimated cost, and complete within 60 days with a resident freeholder maintaining the work for two years.
Notice announces sealed proposals for building a town hall in Otterbein Venton County Indiana. Bids due at the Town Clerk’s office by August 6th with public opening and board review. Bond or check required, plans and specifications available, and contract awarded by the town trustees.
In a brief Boston Merald item a New Arrival asks for directions to a room while a Country Landlord argues over payment terms. The exchange ends with a pact to settle in the morning.
A young man led a dog to a railroad station ticket office and asked if he must buy a ticket for the pet. The clerk replied that the dog could travel with him as an ordinary passenger.
A fragmented humorous exchange from Chicago News about Sue Mabel and an intoxicated man discussing a gun expression. The dialogue plays on misheard phrases and a mistaken belief about a loaded gun, framed as light banter.
Advisory Board of Bolivar Township Benton County Indiana will receive sealed bids by 2 p m on July 27 1901 at my office for erection of a Bolivar Township school house located NW quarter NE quarter section 12 township 24 range 7 west per plans in my office to be completed before September 7 1901. Judge John Glynn trustee Bolivar Townships dated July 1901
The Benton County Board of Commissioners schedules a public hearing on August 1 1901 at the Auditor’s Office Fowler Indiana for a petition to locate a public tile drain in Oak Grove and Bolivar Townships. Viewers reported favorably and the plan covers a route from about 25 rods east of the Section 4 center to 4200 feet south of the northeast corner of Section 22 with two main lines and designated endpoints and beneficiaries listed.
Waddell Bros heads for shoes hats and gents furnishings with notices of a church attendance report and a bank statement in Otterbein. Local events include a reception for Miss Enva Baker and a Ringling Bros show visit, with community updates on members and a church program.
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