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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
6
Hon Frank Hanly will address the high school graduation, the largest in the county, at the opera house Tuesday night. The high school orchestra will provide music, with seats on sale at Burns and Davis.
The Benton Go W C T U held its Institute May 2 at the M E church. President Mrs Amanda Smith led devotions and welcomed attendees with remarks from Mrs Nettie Maddox. An afternoon session covered lectures on reading matter, youth training, and civic responsibility, with Rev. Taylor and Mrs. Stanley presenting further talks.
The Board of Trustees of Otterbein Indiana resolves to oil Main Street Timmons Street and Oxford Street with costs by special assessment on benefited properties. A public hearing is set for May 19 1918 at 8 pm at the trustees office to hear interested parties and decide on assessment equity.
Lula Moody Maxwell born 1884 in White County near Brookston died Tuesday morning at 8 from typhoid fever. She married J. K. Maxwell in 1909 and lived in Otterbein with him. Survived by husband, infant Glenn Moody Maxwell, parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Moody, sister Miss Lynn Moody. Funeral by Rev. Lockwood at the Baptist church in Brookston with burial in Brookston cemetery.
Pres Clement and See'y Stephen led the Bolivar S. S. Union in a Sunday session at U B church. Representatives from township schools spoke, Rev Taylor gave a talk, and officers were elected: President Samuel Keller, Vice President Jacob Switzer, Secretary B M Bugber.
Mrs Green and Miss Ida Littleton, residents of the Scanlin farm, were in an accident Friday morning as a buggy driven by Mrs Green was approached by a machine driven by Ed Heath of Oxford. A frightened mule caused the buggy to overturn, throwing both occupants to the ground. Mrs Green incurred injuries but reached home that day.
The society met last Thursday with Miss Katherine Dougherty. The program was completed and plans were made for the June gathering on the MEK site. Hosts will invite member families and groups including Little Light Bearers and Standard Bearers for a picnic supper after the program. refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
Prof and Mrs Lee Fisher hosted a Saturday night reception for the graduating class of the high school. Nineteen of the twenty seniors attended as the house wore red white purple and gold decorations. Games followed by a two course luncheon marked the late hours of the event.
The Princess theatre enjoyed strong patronage on opening night Saturday. Mr. Keller travels to Chicago to purchase equipment, aiming to boost already satisfactory reputation.
Notice from Health Officer L Leaning requires all property owners to clear back yards alleys and vaults, enforcing cleanliness and safety.
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