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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
4
A Thomas A. Edison produced film on tuberculosis in children will be shown nationwide next week. Made with the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, the movie blends a moral tale with factual lessons to support the Red Cross Christmas Seal sale and anti tuberculosis drive.
Mrs. Harvey Westfall announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Madelie Westfall to John William McFarland of Fowler. The wedding is planned for November 28 at the home of Dr and Mrs G W Switzer. The Ruth Circle of the U B church will hold an exchange and bazaar on December 12.
Mr. Shouse of Greencastle solicits signers for Otterbein to back a five day Chautauqua next summer costing 750 dollars. Twenty five locals signed a guarantee and Otterbein will host the event, urging support and attendance to cover costs if needed. New framing mats offered by H. D. Chenoweth.
Members of Friendship class enjoyed a Friday banquet in church parlors served in dairy ranch style to honor their large Rally Day turnout. Fried chicken to cake filled plates as the group socialized then concluded with a short program including songs, a rally day dissertation, and prayer by Rev. A. A. Dunlavy.
A historical verse laments dwindling support for a local fellowship. The piece recalls loyal members of Number Twelve still bearing the flag while others pursue leisure, and urges a future rally to restore the Sabbath Home’s unity. Bethany is named as the event’s future claimant.
The County Board of Health allows moving stock between pasture and home or shipping to market if a veterinarian validates health and provides a written statement. No new stock may be brought into the county until further notice.
Mrs Rebecca Buck returned from Broad Ripple to find friends gathered at her daughter Mrs J Frank Johnston’s home for a surprise birthday party. Guests contributed music led by Miss Marie Tulley, and Mrs Johnston served refreshments as a note of appreciation was expressed.
Alfred Hall suffered a dislocated right thumb while working at the Allen & Hall shop. Mr. Allen helped reset the thumb and Hall expected a quick recovery, but the strain worsened into a painful arm issue requiring bed rest and nursing this week.
The world’s famous tramp known as A No 1 ends thirty years on the road after meeting Miss Abigail Trohoski in Georgia and marrying her in Indiana. A baby girl arrives, then the couple settles to domestic life and plans to write a book. Meanwhile Ivan T. Fowler and Hattie Flora Snow wed in Bloomington with a small ceremony in Monticello.
A Homecoming of the Eastern Star will be held in the Masonic Hall Thursday night December 10. The committee promises fine entertainment and a good time for attendees. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Ward A. Smith, W. M.
McKinney Millinery Store advertises special Saturday sale with all ladies hats trimmed priced at 2.98 and all children's hats offered at 60 cents and 1.00 dollars.
Rural Carriers at the local post office conducted a October counting and weighing of mail. Readouts show 19 465 pieces delivered and 2 133 collected for a total handled of 21 598 pieces. Delivered weight 3 316 1002 pounds and collected weight 122% 1002 pounds. Postage on delivered mail 130 09 dollars and on collected mail 37 90 dollars.
The Otterbein High School Braves defeated the O. H. S. quintet 44 to 20 in a Friday opera house game. J. W. Carroll and P. M. Price led with a 24 point margin, lineup included Taylor Burns Nichols Ward Dougherty Read Hildenbrand Barnes Christopher before an audience of about 100. Postage notes list uncalled letters for George Mauser and John Taylor dated November 20 1914 with a deadline December 4 1914 to avoid dead letter status.
The State Bank of Otterbein has received a five dollar Federal Reserve note assignment from its Chicago correspondent First National Bank of Chicago. The notes feature an engraving of Abraham Lincoln on one side and resemble a five dollar silver certificate in design.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren church cancel their planned Thanksgiving dinner. They feel patronage would not justify extensive preparations as many families already have meals at home on Thanksgiving Day.
Local druggists Burns and Davis report Adler ika as a popular remedy. The quick benefit claimed comes from buckthorn bark and glyceme in a mixture that purportedly cleanses both lower and upper bowels. One dose is said to relieve constipation and stomach gas immediately.
Miss Reba Rush was pleasantly surprised Saturday afternoon at her home by members of her high school and Sunday school classes. The event honored her birthday and included a handkerchief shower. Light refreshments followed the gathering.
Sophomores at the high school entertained the other classes on Wednesday afternoon. The event followed a plan where the class with the lowest attendance in the last lecture course would host. A mock trial was conducted and refreshments were served afterward.
Arthur McKinnis was brought home today from Chicago aboard the noon Big Four. The notice appears as part of ad copy near the paging forms, with a telephone contact for Chenoweth & Bro and a 30-ton Altimothy item sale line tucked into the same column.
About sixteen families from the Willow Grove Community Club gathered at F. W. Moore’s home on Saturday night to surprise Mrs Moore whose birthday was the following day. The evening included games contests and an ice cream and cake service provided by the club.
Teachers met at Prof Otha Nichols home Saturday night to honor his birthday with games and music. Post office notices remind rural routes have no delivery next Thursday with window hours listed.
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