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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR describes holiday excursions and travel plans with scattered mentions of places, people, and transport details. The text references excursions near a northern port area and various vehicles, but most specifics are unclear due to garbled words and missing context.
An OCR fragment describes a Fourth of July event in West Falls Grove near Mount Hills with a large attendance. It mentions a pleasant day, various festivities, dancing, swings, hammocks, and general civic pride inviting everyone to enjoy the occasion.
An evening blaze started by a gasoline lamp in a harness shop caused a fire that damaged property and injured one man. Mr Crawford attempted to control the flames but the lamp exploded, scattering soot on the street. The incident occurred Saturday night, December 20, 1901, as a local excursion to Lafayette was announced for the following day.
A reception was held near Otterbein with invitations prepared for a box supper supporting a house. The note lists Mr and Mrs, a cordial invitation, and mentions May as the time. The family reunion at Levi Hawain’s last Sunday saw all members present with Mrs Daisy Miler visiting her parents Jas Carmany and wife. Supper featured lobster salad, strawberries and cream.
Local notices report Bee Line a fast pacer with lineage from Bull dog Canadian Given's Bellfoundrs and Imported Bellfounder. The stallion will stand for a short season at a farm north of Otterbein operated by Joseph E. Snyder. Attendance at various town events and names of residents are listed, including Miss Ida Dill and Miss Rose Write.
At a country home of Mr and Mrs A M Smith two marriages took place Laura Haig wed Ir ran kis W Moore and Ruby Elfen wed Thos W Bowyer. The Lees and guests praised the couples as they began married life with receptions and gifts noted. A second ceremony joined Jennie Louise McFarland and L P Schott at Montmorenci with family witnessing vows and a later dinner. A third wedding united Willis Lucas and Lora B Wiltooth at the McKinney home in Lafayette with ice cream and cake served.
The town board approved an ordinance to complete the Oxford street cement walk within thirty days. Plans for jail and city hall were submitted and will be advertised for bids at the next meeting. Electric lighting was discussed by S B McCormick and acetylene gas lighting by Rev J C Kemp. no action taken, to be revisited next meeting.
Mr. Julia D. Stingle of Oxford Telephone Co. met Otterhein Tel ephone Co. on Tuesday evening to discuss buying the toll line from LaPayette to Hoopeston. If approved, the line will be rebuilt with a new metallic system replacing the old grape vine setup.
The Order of Eastern Star celebrated its anniversary Thursday night at the Masonic hall with a delightful evening. A plentiful supply of cake, strawberries, lemonade and oranges was enjoyed, drawing a large attendance from Oxford Lodge and several guests from Lafayette.
Albert Mails along with Eloers Holliday and Beatrice White were riding a buggy down the Soldiers' Home Hill when the horse bolted. The vehicle ran off an embankment, tossing the two girls free while the driver sustained a badly strained hand and the buggy was slightly damaged.
Thoughtful readers know true merit comes only with the genuine Hock Mountain Tea from Madison MedicineCo. gac. Ask your druggist for Hoke Cultivator also available from Ward & Poster.
Ed Baker and his wife traveling with Lefeyetts were delayed by a mishap 112 miles from Lafayette when their horse suddenly collapsed and died. The shafts were broken in the fall, but no other injuries or damage occurred. Ed and Mrs. Baker faced a difficult removal of the animal and continuing their journey.
A local note requests forming a town band at Otterbein with Krank Me¢ as a possible musician and leader who would volunteer his services. He offers to assist with organization and teach music, aiming to draw residents to evening concerts. The ad also promotes Ward & Foster goods and mentions various products and a medical ad.
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