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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
2
The case of Andy Johnson versus Chas Alkire had a hearing before the Clerk with about two dozen witnesses. The evidence favored the defendant who was acquitted. he then pled guilty to a provoke charge and paid a $1 fine plus $3.75 costs.
Saturday night at Elli Wins saloon a brawl led to a knife threat by Opp Alkire against Andy Johnson. Jesse Ice the night watch disarmed Alkire and Johnson faced trial with fines imposed. Alkire and Johnson pled guilty to lesser warrants and paid costs. In Montmorenci items the weather forecaster predicts snow and local town news notes moves and visits.
Ancil Bowers and family visited west of Otterbein at Wm Keller's home on Sunday. Mrs. Harry Suttom called on Mrs J B Buck last Thursday as she recovers from illness. Ira Harshman visited Pearl and Cora Lawson Sunday. George Rush and family visited Mrs Hann Sunday. Mrs Honora Lord called on Mrs Hlattie Lawson Friday. Ira Buck and wife visited Marley Shoups Monday. Carl Adwell and wife visited Beankston last Sunday. Mr Hubner and family visited Steeleys Sunday. Mrs Frank Johnson of Oxford visited Marley Shoup's last week. Ed Steeley visited Oxford last week. Jacob Lawson and Bob Wawkins attended lodge at Octagon Saturday night.
Otterbein attendees celebrate victory over the cake at a Hart Becker social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Foster. Guests from Montmorenci Oxford and local towns enjoyed refreshments and a jolly evening with Elmer Hawkins Arthur McKinnis Tar1 Boeker and others.
The town board met in Walsh's Hall with all members present. They approved bills from Pauley Jail & Building Co Burt Terry & Co. and others totaling several hundred dollars and heard a lengthy discussion on an electric plant and water works. The group concluded costs were too high and adjourned to December meeting.
Mrs. Mary Bessie Holder born July 1 1870 in Warren county died at her Otterbein home October 31 1901 aged 31. She married Samuel Holder September 4 1889 and endured years of illness including blood poisoning and tuberculosis. She joined the United Brethren church in 1884 and was baptized by Rev Meredith at age 16. Funeral held at the United Brethren church November 1 conducted by Rev Meredith with interment in Pond Grove Cemetery. Her tenderness nobleness and industry were noted and her loss is deeply felt by husband father brothers and many friends.
Jedediah Killen, born July 17 1845, died at 56 in a timbering accident when a 4 foot log struck him on the forehead in Otterbein Township. He was a Civil War veteran, former Methodist minister, and longtime Republican assessor. Funeral services were held at the Brethren church with interment at Montmorence.
An old advertisement touts a tonic to tones the stomach and liver, regulate kidneys and bowels, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and cure numerous ailments. It claims to rebuild energy and vigor for weak, sick, rundown men and women. Fifty cents per bottle, sold by L Burns, druggist.
Bartindale has just received another lot of Douglass shoes. They are claimed to be better than any other shoes made and are presented as superior footwear in the store.
A dented item notes Burtimdale's continues to promote Wedding Ring goods as the standard. Hallowe'en festivities at Fowler nearly caused deaths when a crowd of boys tied a bell string. the janitor fired a shotgun, wounding the youths and later firing at two returning men who rushed to help.
The daughter of Mr. J. N. Powell stepped on a ten penny nail and the nail pierced her foot twice. Shambarlain's Pain Balm was applied, the pain eased within minutes, and in three days the child wore a shoe again with no discomfort. Powell, a Forkland Virginia merchant, is cited in a dubious ad.
A witty exchange from the Baltimore Jewish Comment notes how a circular bill is made to look neat and balanced by repeated circulation, with the speaker hoping it will be finally squared. The remark plays on wordplay about currency and fairness in dealings.
A fragmented Chicago News item notes an exchange about a rummage sale and a tomcat serenading boarders, with missiles allegedly directed at the animal. The brief reflects a string of clipped quips and streetwise humor from a city page.
G F Carter of Atlanta says a box of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured his severe piles and provided instant relief. He warns against counterfeits and notes the salve also heals cuts burns and other wounds without surgery. Burnse shares endorsement of the product.
A Chicago Post quip notes a girl in blue warns that a man overly earnest and unsophisticated would ruin a potential summer flirtation by proposing within two weeks of the season. The exchange contrasts the blue and gray dressed girls on romantic caution.
A Corning Ohio reader from Perry county asks Taylorville Illinois supplier Obie Mc Cracken to send three or four bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after using two and a half bottles with good results. The letter asks for cost and shipping to Corning. Sold by L Burns.
A simple home remedy advises a tin box with holes in the lid filled with powdered sulphur. Sprinkle the animal along the back from head to tail and repeat after about two weeks. Do not let cattle out if a storm is imminent.
A vintage ad-style notice touts One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup bronchitis and winter illnesses. It cites a Kentucky reader claiming rapid relief for a child with croup after dosing, noting immediate improvement and sleep with no hoarseness next day.
A fragmented advertisement style notice touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney ailments. It includes testimonials from a G. A. Hanson of Lina Ohio and L Burns among train men, praising relief from digestive issues and pack ache.
A garbled slice of a 19th century market scene shows a grocer and a customer debating values of penny postage while a shopper weighs potatoes, capturing a busy, humorous street exchange.
A public notice extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy citing personal relief from severe coughs and chest pains after two doses. It warns the product contains no opium or harmful substances and is safe for babies. The piece also notes Chicago street railway franchises valued at 74 million dollars and critiques corporate buyouts of legislatures.
Editor H N Lester recalls two years of failed cures for eczema before Bucklin’s Arnica Salve healed his palms. The ad promises the product as world’s best for eruptions and skin diseases and notes 25 cents at druggists. The piece also hints political talk about Roosevelt and church attendance.
An assortment of questionable ads tout vegetable pills and tonics promising gentle bowel relief and overall strength. A bank cashier in South Carolina is missing, with reports noting a high standing in inquiries and potential fear about the worst. The piece promotes Rocky Mountain Tea from Myrlison Medicine Co as a remedy.
The fragment advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as cures for biliousness indigestion and related ailments. It mentions products sold by merchants, references a local post office incident, and includes various product blurbs and sensational health claims common to period ads. The tone mimics a patchwork page of classified medical advertisements and retailer pitches.
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