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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
7
Reverend A J Sommer came back Tuesday from Neenah Menosha Wisconsin where he preached Sunday for Reverend Hogshead.
The Chorus and Orchestra of the U B church have prepared a large entertainment program to be presented in the opera house on Monday night. An advertisement on page 5 promises a detailed outline of the program.
The article notes school ends nearly next Thursday and a gala week for high school graduates follows. It states the common school commencement date is not yet arranged and will be announced later.
Notice states May 10 is last day in Otterbein office with weekly Thursdays and Fridays service thereafter. Dr. Follett invites patients needing dental work to visit and thanks patrons for past favors and future patronage.
Sunday at 2 o clock a Bolivar Township S. S. Union gathering will meet in the U B church. The afternoon features talks by the four school superintendents, discussions and a music program. Officers will be elected. W L Clement president and IL F Stephen secretary invite all interested in S S work.
The Chi-Namel Demonstrator will visit the Burns & Davis Drug Store on May 15 to show tests for varnish quality. Homeowners are encouraged to see demonstrations on varnish performance under bruising and exposure to water and soap.
Harvey Alvey and Miss Sylvia Stanley were married at the Stanley home near West Point at 3:30 pm with Dr. George W. Switzer officiating. The ceremony was quiet with only close relatives and friends present. The couple will live on the Kalberer farm near the Soldiers Home.
John Keller of Boswell and Ray Kiger prepared a moving picture show this week in the Hirzel Pool Room space. The room has been repapered and a front partition with ticket and operator booths installed to ensure comfort and safety. opening time will be announced on bills.
The W C T U County Institute will be held tomorrow at the M E Church. The local union prepares to entertain visitors from across the county with a strong program. Mrs Elizabeth Stanley will give a talk and a night session may be held.
The 3rd quarterly conference will be held at Green Hill on May 3 at 2 p.m. Preaching times are 1:45 Saturday evening and 1:80 Sunday morning. Evening and morning services follow with devotional and preaching. All are welcome, W. B. Taylor, Pastor.
Otterbein Methodist Episcopal notes show Sunday services at 10 a m 11 am and 7 30 p m led by Pastor W N Duny.
An opera house audience Friday evening praised the Morrow Bros Quartet for a strong program of entertainment. Critics declared the quartet’s numbers highly appreciated and expected a good reception at future engagements. The group will tour the Western States in September for a Chicago Lyceum bureau.
The Sun offers complete parcels post maps of Indiana routes from Chicago to Otterbein with every hamlet catalogued and heavy division lines. The map includes parcels rules on the back and a 1910 census of the state plus a four year calendar. Free with a new subscription or 15 cents for former subscribers.
Learning Health Officer warns property owners to clear back yards alleys and vaults. An industrial and art exhibit will be shown at the school Friday at 2 30 PM. An intraclass track meet is also held on the school grounds.
The high school debate with Williamsport High School has been postponed to a later date because several debaters are ill. The originally scheduled Friday night event will not take place.
Burge Hardware draws attention to John Deere spreaders and Root and Vandervoort engines appealing to careful buyers. The note highlights product interest and shopper curiosity at the store.
A local horse dealer advertises available mounts for purchase offering several well trained horses for buyers ready to choose. Contact I E Switzer to view and buy.
Monday evening concert at the opera house announced in a brief ad. The notice invites patrons to attend the musicale on Monday night, listing venue as the opera house and noting the event takes place in the evening.
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