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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
3
Announcement lists Sunday school at 10 00 a m and weekly devotional on Wednesday at 745 pm. No preaching services in morning or evening this week but will occur the following Sunday evening. No preaching at Willow Grove. Signed A W Smith pastor.
The essay praises Woodrow Wilson as a decisive leader who has devoted himself to the presidency, contrasts him with critics, and argues that the nation preserves prosperity. It notes strong business, factory activity, and ample labor demand in Texas Kansas and Oklahoma, while addressing concerns about potential economic or political turmoil.
A Friday night Anti Tuberculosis meeting drew good attendance at the opera house. Miss Wilson the nurse and Dr J W Rodman of Fowler the county president attended. Rev J W Bandy Drs Smith Leaming Chenoweth and Rodman spoke. The session yielded useful information and aims to organize a local Anti Tuberculosis Society with many members.
The Ladies Aid held a kitchen shower in the basement of the new church on Thursday afternoon. About 150 members and guests attended and 98 articles were donated to furnish the kitchen. Ice cream and cake were served and Miss Wilson spoke on tuberculosis prevention.
On June 25 the post office lists uncalled letters for O. P. Fanchier Fred Goodrich and George Marsh. If not claimed by July 9 they will be sent to the dead letter office. J. W. Carroll P. M. Also note Mr and Mrs F M Maddox attended the wedding of George Baitsell and Dorothy Horning in Evanston. Mr and Mrs T A Plummer returned from several weeks in Gallipolis Ohio with relatives.
The Castle United Brethren Church completes a brick building valued around twenty thousand dollars. Rev W B Taylor, from Morocco in 1912, led the church to prosperity. Dedication services unfold next Sunday with 10 AM, 2 PM, and 7:30 PM programs, directed by Bishop Fout. Dinner in the basement served by the Ladies Aid. congregants urged to attend and help retire the building debt.
The Sun announces a vote based competition offering a $400 upright piano and other prizes. Votes flood in as contestants recruit friends, merchants supply coupons, and a three week window closes with a $10 gold award for the top vote-getter on July 15. An awarding committee is named with candidates from Otterbein and surrounding areas including Bea McCormick Mae Burns Reba Peters Viola Bramblett and others listed.
Notice of a Progressive Party primary to nominate a Township Trustee Assessor and Advisory Board at the Otterbein Town Hall on Saturday June 27 from 1 pm to 4 pm per agreement between the West Precinct Chairman and the party. The list also notes stores closed for July 4.
Local barber shops will close at noon on July 4 for the holiday. L E Collyer notes laundry will depart a day early on Tuesday June 30 instead of July 1. Ruth Circle earned $12 from a market held at the Flannggan building Saturday evening. a planned quilt sale was canceled due to low attendance.
Elmer Griffin and wife were returning from Oxford to Otterlee when their car met a collision near Pine Creek bridge after a passing car failed to yield. Mr Griffin and a grandchild were unhurt, but Mrs Griffin suffered minor arm bruises. The other driver appeared intoxicated and reckless.
The essay argues that the purpose of both common and high schools has shifted from mere preparation for life to broad professional and practical training. It critiques reliance on schools for duties best handled at home, rails against overemphasizing music as a church amenity, and forecasts next year’s plan to create “manufactured musicians” in Boliver township at over $100 monthly.
County Agent J. W. McFarland explains upcoming Federal Corn Grades effective July 1. Farmers will be paid by grade based on maturity and moisture, rewarding well kept, properly dried corn and discouraging overlarge ears.
Otterbein Business Men Association discussed a proposed Indiana Northwestern Railway inter urban line from Lafayette to Rensselaer with Chicago connection. Members split on support, fearing detours and eastern competition. call meeting set to decide otterbein’s stance and possible gains or harm.
The W C T U met at Mrs L H Perigo's home with Mildred McKinney in charge on Flower Missions. Papers were read by Mesdames Wilbur Moore and H E Stembel. The Willow Grove all day meeting featured Children's Day services, a $7.50 collection, a noon dinner for about fifty, and an afternoon address by Dr G W Switzer of Lafayette.
The administrator of the estate of Sarah A. Timmons seeks sale of her Benton County Indiana property by private sale under Benton Circuit Court order. Sale at Farmers & Merchants Bank Otterbein at 10 AM on August 1 1914, with continued offers until sold, at not less than full appraised value and cash terms, merchantable abstract to be provided.
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