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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement urges homeowners to use Certain-teed Ready Roof saying it is virtually fireproof and smothers flames. It claims longer lasting, easy installation and lower cost with best prices before purchase, sold by J. Herman Wiebers.
The Democratic Newspaper notes its status as second class matter at Otterbein Indiana post office under Congress act of March 3 1879.
Mrs. Leroy Farr returns to Boswell after visiting W S Waddell family. Several locals travel to Lafayette Oxford Chicago and Indianapolis for visits and events. Otterbein wins 16 to 15 over McKinney Park in a ball game. Barber shop opening. a large August 7 barbecue planned at VanNatta farm with lectures and feast prepared by Pop June. Numerous relatives and townsfolk appear in weekend social rounds.
A local column lauds Otterbein’s progress while urging business men to form a Commercial Club to boost town growth. It envisions events like a homecoming and horse show as signs of life and calls residents to support improvement efforts. Miss Nelle Homing and My. de Clement attended teacher examinations in Lafayette.
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