Farms For Sale In Monon And Montmorenci Estate Sale
To settle the estate of the late Loussa Bringham widow of Leander Bringham bids will be received March 14 1913 at 2 PM at the Township Trustee office Monon for the 100 acre Bringham farm adjoining Monon Also March 15 1913 at 2 PM bids will be taken at Montmorenci State Bank Montmorenci Indiana for 65 acres one mile west of Montmorenci and 20 acres a quarter mile west of Montmorenci Purchaser to deposit 1000 dollars in certified funds day of sale balance due on deed April 1 1918 Further information from Geo W Bringham Montmorenci or the undersigned Brookston Ind 3 13 ch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loussa Bringham
Leander Bringham
Monon
Bringham
Montmorenci State Bank
Montmorenci
Ind
Geo. W. Bringham
Brookston
Millinery Openings Invite Local Ladies This Month
Abundant opportunities this coming month invite ladies to explore fashion millinery. Miss Clara Laird hosts an opening on March 14 and 15, while Mrs. Nelle Stevenson presents theirs on March 19, 20, and 21. Both shops promise varied displays and wide bonnet selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Laird
Nelle Stevenson
New Church Plans Progress in Otterbein
Rev Taylor and his pastorate push for a $10000 new church to move beyond plans toward a brick structure. He says hard work and community support will bring realization, signaling Otterbein’s progressivism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Taylor
Otterbein
Rag Sewing and Bible Class Meeting at Church
Bethany and Good Cheer class of the M E church held a combined rag sewing and bible class at the church Friday evening. A good attendance with the bible class foremost. refreshments were provided by the ladies. Husbands and friends of members attended. some rag sewing activities were noted.
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Bethany
Thank Offering at M E Church Parish Parlor
The W F M S held their annual Thank Offering in the M E church parlor last Thursday afternoon. A fair attendance gathered for a proper program and the collection was not discouraged by any means.
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M. E
Standard Bearers Market Day Planned for March 20
The article notes a market day event titled Market-Saturday hosted by the Standard Bearers with the date set for March 20. It references prepared copy and proxy writing affecting diction in parts of the report. The item emphasizes community activities and scheduling during the period.
Otterbein Editor Announces Own Wedding At Bucktown
A country editor notes his own wedding after a life spent chronicling others. He hints at experiences in Lafayette and Otterbein with friends Mathers Buck Bowles and Judge Plummer. He plans to return by April Fool’s Day, inviting readers to three-hour visits and friendly questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Otterbein
Dame Rumor
Wong
Bucktown
Mathers
Buck Bowles
Judge Plummer
Notice of Local Option Election in Bolivar Township
Indiana Benton County officials announce a local option election in Bolivar Township to be held March 29, 1918, at regular precincts to decide licensing of saloons and prohibition of intoxicating liquors. Sheriff Rupert Hamilton and Auditor Warren Mankey sign the notice, dated March 3, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Benton County
Robert Hamilton
Ind
Bolivar Township
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Couomy Commissioners
Benton Coun
Fowler
Warren Mankey
State of
Benton
Bolivar
Rupert Hamivton
Mrs Johnston Visits Friends in Lafayette
Mrs Dan Johnston visited with friends in Lafayette yesterday. Mrs Pearl Downey of Lafayette visited the first of the week with Mrs Frank Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Johnston
Lafayette
Pearl Downey of
Frank Johnston
Resolutions of Respect from Olive Rebekah Lodge No. 886
The Olive Rebekah Lodge No 886 expresses heartfelt sympathy for the family of Clara Wilson who passed away. the charter is placed in mourning for thirty days and a copy of the resolutions will be sent to the home paper and entered into minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuerreas
Clara Wilson
Olive Rebekah Lodge No
Fox Publication
Margaret Homing
John Moore
Mary Ford
Local Worker Returns From Lafayette to New Job
Arlie Short came back from Lafayette where he had been employed at the Esterline factory and is now working for W. J. Small north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Short
Lafayette
Esterline
W.J. Small
Social Notes From Montmorenci and Nearby Towns
Dan Brown visited on business. Mrs. Lewis Smith visited her brother Lewis Booker in Boswell. Mrs. Mayfield and Mrs. Seifers called on Mrs. Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. German hosted dinner with guests Coffman Coffman Mertie and Henry Miller in Otterbein. Miss Tailor of Lafayette visited Edward. Mrs. Lightle called on Mrs. Crawford. Smith Butler and wife visited with Mrs. Erwin’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Smith
Lewis Booker
Boswell
Dr. Mayfield
Miss Blanch
Lafayette
Edward
SHAMBAUGH S CORNER SOCIAL NOTES OF OTTERBEIN AREA
Mrs Jacob Reiners called on Mrs Anna Snaith Friday. Gus Sanbloom family visited Sunday with Albert Colson and wife at Otterbein. George Gibbs and wife of Remington visited over Sunday with Chas McFarland and family. Charles McFarland and family entertained at dinner Sunday with C Gaylors and family Robert Williamson and family and George Gibb. Gus Sanigom and family returned at dinner with Albert Colson and wife John Colson and daughter Emma and Mrs Charles Bualkame of Otterbein. W G Homing and wife entertaining their cousins Albert Webster and wife and sister Ellen of Sheldon. Miss Rose Batta of Round Grove visiting her sister Mrs Ctvis White. Harry Miller of Lafayette dined Sunday with Charles White and family Chester Sirabee and family visited Brown Brothers at Otterbein Sunday. Mrs Larson visited her daughter Mrs William Colman the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gibbs
Remington
Chas. McFarland
Charles McFarland
C. Gaylors
Robert Williiamson
George Gibb
Gus Sanlgom
Albert Colson
John Colson
Emma
Charles Bualkame
Otterbein
W. G. Homing
Albert Webster
Ellen of
Sheldon
Rose Batta
Round Grove
Mrs. Ctvis, White
Mrs Jessie Ice Dies After Illness in Otterbein
Mrs. Jessie Ice wife of Jesse Ice died after a lengthy illness at home in East Otterbein on a Monday morning. She was born in Trenton Indiana in 1864 and married Mr. Ice in 1884. Survived by four children and husband, she was a devout Catholic and funeral services were held at St Charles Church with interment in Pond Grove cemetery.
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East Otterbein
Folly
Agnes Ice
Trenton Nxford
Ind
Ice
Dive Horton
Crawfordsville
Golda Hee
Superintendent Lee Fisher Visits Boswell County Schools
Superintendent Lee Fisher spent yesterday at Boswell visiting Boswell and nearby county schools to review programs and practices. District officials accompanied him as he toured facilities and met with staff.
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Lee Fisher
Boswell
West Side Social Notes Peek In Local Families
Mrs. Frank Morgan and Mrs. Wm Mann and daughter Helen visited Thursday with Jake Mann and family. Mrs. Dovie Killin and children spent the weekend with Marion Maddox and wife. Mrs. John B Mann went to Lafayette Saturday to visit sister Mrs. Mattie Watson in hospital. Miss Jennie Morgan visiting with Wm Mann and family near Independence. John Quigg and Wilbur Keller visited Sunday with Mrs. Clara Quigg and family. John Mann and Ed Magee went to Williamsport Wednesday to serve on the jury. Nellie Rigdon’s school closed due to scarlet fever. Amy Johnson visited Sunday with Jennie Nelson. Asher Dilts and wife spent Monday with Ed Steeley and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mann
Lafayette
Mattie Watson
John Mann
Ed Magee
Williamsport
Armstrong Items and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
Water Whistler visited with the former's mother near Independence Sunday. John Lemming and family were guests of Mrs. Lemming Sunday. Mrs. Bertha Hicks of Paris Illinois and Glenn Morgan visited Peter Arvidson and family. Edith Ordse is recovering well from appendicitis. Belle McKinney returned from Lafayette after a three week stay in St Elizabeth's hospital. Ray McKinnis visited with Ezra Reed over Sunday. John Lemming made a business trip to Lafayette Monday. The writer wishes the Editor a long and happy married life. Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Everybody welcome.
Johnson-Laird Miss Coy Laird Weds Glenn Johnson in Lafayette
Johnson Laird and Glenn Johnson married yesterday at Rev G W Switzer’s home in Lafayette. They will return to begin housekeeping on the groom’s father’s farm south of town. The bride is Elmer Laird’s daughter and the groom is J Frank Johnson’s son, both described as popular and industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Laird
Glenn Johnson
Lafayette
G. W. Switzer
Elmer Laird
J. Frank Johnson
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Coy Laird Bride
Miss Enid Johnston hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Coy Laird last Friday at her South End home. Many young friends attended and Coy received numerous handsome and useful gifts. Mrs Beulah Brisco and Miss Myrtle Clement hosted a linen and aluminum shower for Coy Laird at their home last Saturday evening with many local young ladies in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid Johnston
Miss Coy Laird
South End
Miss Coy
Sunday Banner Day Boosts U B Sunday School Attendance
Sunday March 9 marked another banner day for the U B Sunday school with rising attendance and enthusiasm. Each class is asked to increase its attendance by five next Sabbath.
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U. B
High School Notes On Oratorical and Debating Events
The Fowler high school schedules a March 20 oratorical and reading program with two orators and two readers per club. Local youths and disinterested out of town judges will attend, with a 10 cent child and 15 cent adult admission. The fifth regular debate is set for March 27 and the fourth, won by Alethinue, supported the Panama toll free passage proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atticea
Williamsport
Battle Ground
Alethinue
U.S
Panama Canal
Hotel Sold Kendall & Son Changes Ownership
The Kendall and Son hotel passes to E. O. Reamer of Brook who will operate the Hotel Commercial after the first of next month. Kendall and Son retire with the goodwill of the traveling public and have not announced future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall & Son
E. O. Reamer
Brook
Messrs
Representative Dougherty Returns to Territory
Dougherty, our representative to the state legislature, has come back from the capitol city with good marks. The paper notes his vote aligned with the right side most of the time and credits him for voting with a conscience and honest principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Capitol
Church Efficiency Work Conference Banquet in Lafayette
Profs B M Bugbee and Otha Nichols attended a Tuesday banquet at Trinity church Lafayette. Rev W N Dunn and son Ralph and S M Smith were also present as part of the al public conference on Church Efficiency Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Bugbee
Otha Nichols
W. N. Dunn
Ralph
S. M.smith
Trinity Church
Lafayette
Local notices from Otterbein area events and changes
Several community items from Otterbein and nearby towns. Visitors include Mrs Charles Timmons and Mrs L D Timmons from Oxford, with Will Farrell and John Burns returning from Churubusco. D W Larr and families relocate to Reese farm. Carl Metsker moves to Johnson property. Allen DeVault becomes new proprietor of Kelly & Under grocery. A mule incident injures John Alvey. Oterbein U B church Brotherhood meets March 14. Paints company offers ready mixed paints at sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly & Under Grocery
Allen DeVault
DeVault
Lafayete jHe
John Alvey
Oterbein Brotherhood
U. B
Brot Rhood
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Joseph ‘Coffman
Arther Coffman
John Mertie
Henry Miller
John Lightle
Crawford
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Jacob Reiners
Anna Snaith
Gus Sanbloom
Harry Miller
Charles White
Chester Sirabee
Brown Brothers
Otter‘bein
Mrs. Larson
William Colman
Mrs
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Frank Morgan
Wm. Mann
Helena
Shrsday
Jake Mann
Dovie Killin
Marion, Maddox
Jennie Morgan
Independence
John Quigg
Wilbur Keller
Clara Quigg
Nellie Rigdon
Amy Johnson
Jennie Nelson
Asher Dilts
Ed Steeley
Armstrong Items
Water Whistler
Independence Sunday
John Lemming
Bertha Hicks
Paris
Glenn Morgan
Peter Arvidsone
Edith Ordse
Bell E McKinney
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Ray McKinnis
E Za. Reed
Johnson-Laird
Timothy Harrington
Paul Frazier
Indianapolis
Hira Reed
Spain
R. H. Bult
Chicago
Charles Timmons
L. D. Timmons
Henry Manley
Walter J
Chester Johnson
Oxford
Sarah Gephart
Will Farrell
John Burns
James Smith
Churubusco
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New York
D. W. Larr
Wiley Sims
Reese
Carl Metsker
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Mr. Sims
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