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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
6
Two barns on the Dr Gray farm south of town burned Saturday afternoon after a lightning strike. Managed by Lowry, Sr. and Jr., the loss is substantial but insured to cover the main portion. Much grain and equipment burned, but all horses were removed without incident.
Glynn and VanNatta have purchased a 26 horse steam traction engine for road work. The tractor will act as a roller on new roads and serve mainly as a hauling agent. Three large hopper wagons of about 10 yards capacity accompany the engine. This reduces horse labor in construction. Two roads, Glynn and Sewell, have been allowed and will start work soon.
In the M E church parlors on Wednesday afternoon the W C Lt U hosted the W F M S with both societies contributing to the program. Rev. W N Dunn gave devotions, papers were read by Mrs. W A Smith and Mrs. Augusta Robinson, vocal solos by Mrs. Edward Johnson and Mrs. Lee Fisher, and a piano solo by Miss Marie Tulley. Attendees enjoyed ice cream, strawberries, and cake. Parlor decor featured cut flowers.
Mrs Sylvia May Johnston born May 19 1869 Independence Indiana died May 15 1913 at Otterbein Indiana She was married to John L Johnston Sept 2 1891 and had four children Earl L Floyd Everett Earl L Paul Lee and Leona Thelma She leaves a mother four brothers and two sisters and a large circle of relatives The funeral was held at the M E church with Rev W N Dunn officiating and interment at Armstrong Cemetery
William Westfall born May 28 1848 in Montmorenci Indiana died April 17 1918 at King Hill Idaho after living there nearly five years. He was sheriff of Benton County Indiana for four years and a longtime farmer. Survived by his wife Sarah B Moore two daughters Laura Adelle Laird and Anna Estelle Rowan and one sister in Indiana. Funeral services were held at the home of F H Laird conducted by Rev Long Glenns Ferry. Interment in King Hill cemetery. Sympathy offered to the bereaved by many friends.
County commissioners lean toward building a new court house at Fowler citing central location and practicality. Fowler citizens favor a more central site for quicker access and convenience if construction proceeds.
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