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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
7
The State Board of Education approves a uniform book schedule for all schools, cutting book costs by about 20 percent. A list of contract and exchange prices for next year’s high school texts includes Algebra, Geometry, History, Civics, English and Latin works, to be used at the fall term start.
A Gilman Newfoundland bachelor brother left 35000 dollars to be split between Michael Smith and his two children. The phrasing notes Smith's long local residence and suggests the fortune may free him from the county infirmary in future years.
A. M. Smith and his wife came back Friday after a two month Idaho trip with their children J. FE. Smith and Mrs. C. A. Walsh and families. The family provided a brief, cheerful recounting of their journey and experiences during the excursion.
Tuesday evening a social reception at the M E parsonage honored Dr Emma Martin. Pastor and wife hosted as friends and others called between 7 30 and 11 to meet her before she resumes missionary work in the China fields.
Clarence Lawson son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Lawson married Opal Leach daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Leach last Thursday in Lafayette by a justice of the peace. After the ceremony they traveled to a farm northeast of town to begin housekeeping. Best wishes from many friends follow them for a happy married life.
James F. Carr, once connected with J. W. Carroll in local clothing trade, organized the Retail Clerks union after returning to Lafayette. He has become president of the combined unions in the city, a sign of notable success in labor circles.
Merle Clement, three years and a quarter with Agent Doherty at the L. E. W. office, is moving to the Purdueville station as Lake Erie agent next week. Friends send best wishes for his future success and advancement in the company.
The Last Loaf a temperance drama from Greer College Hoopeston Ill with Greer College orchestra opens tonight at the Hoopeston Opera House. The play praised for entertainment and satisfaction and was already repeated at the Odd Fellows request. tonight, Thursday July 24th, the hall is crowded.
Co. agent J W McFarland, the new county agent, visits weekly from Purdue supervision to cooperate with farmers institutes clubs and other groups. He will conduct farm demonstrations boys and girls clubs and contest work while advising farmers and aiding the county superintendent and teachers in agricultural and domestic science education. An office is at First National Bank building Fowler and he will meet visitors Saturdays.
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