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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
3
A collage of quips and corny lines from 19th century humor pages. Jokes about a best friend pockets and empty purses mingle with aphorisms on war taxes and in law and satire. Short anecdotes hint at editors and advertisers and a humorous cash claim note at the end.
Governor Ralston will address Otterbein and nearby communities Tuesday morning. He arrives on L E B and W Train No. 5 at 10 32 and will speak at Main Street if weather permits or in the opera house if not. Schools will dismiss to hear the state's chief executive defend the administration amid attacks.
Senator Will Wood of Lafayette Republican candidate for Congress will address Otterbein and vicinity this evening on Republican policies. He will speak at the opera house with music by the Otterbein band.
A special meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Tuesday October 20 at the United Brethren church. Mrs. W. A. Smith will read the State Convention report, with a short ministerial address and special music. A social hour will follow in the church basement. The public is invited.
The Benton Review Petit jury list includes F. M. Orr Grant township J W Durflinger Bolivar Jno A Gick Parish Grove Sid Davis Parish Grove Fred Michaels Richland James Alfred Oak Grove Oliver Smith Grant Edward Hardiman Union Claude C Burke Bolivar John H Greenwood Oak Grove H C Beeks Gilboa Ray Eastburn Pine Moses Car Center Lasco Robinson Center Arthur T Cooper Grant ey C Evans Oak Grove Grant Crone Bolivar.
The New Richmond region reports De la Laven's comet now visible to the naked eye in the northwestern sky after nightfall and again around three in the morning. It appears large but pale due to distance, with a bright nucleus and broad envelope and long tail. It will brighten and reach nearest approach late October. It can be located by tracing a line from Arcturus through Ursa Major.
A Pictorial Review piece urges young workers to resist financial temptations in early careers. It cautions against generosity toward subscriptions, social pressures, and dating costs that erode salaries, advising firm budgeting and debt avoidance from day one to keep a clear head.
Richard Foster born August 17 1831 in Warren County died October 7 1914 at his Hoopeston Illinois home after a chill and short fever led to exhaustion. He married Mahala Smiley June 9 1859 and had fifteen children twelve survived his death. Mrs Foster died June 1913. He lived in Warren County most of his life moving to Hoopeston 25 30 years ago and was remembered by area residents. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 pm at the Hoopeston Methodist Episcopal church with the pastor officiating. interment followed in Hoopeston cemetery.
The Willow Grove Community Club announces its newly elected officers: President Mrs. F. W. Moore, Vice President W. T. Small, and Treasurer Clarke Freeman. The next meeting will be at the home of Wii Mann.
Indiana clubs discuss a centennial celebration for 1916 with a proposed state memorial library and museum. Voters in November may approve a $2,000,000 appropriation to fund the new building to expand library service and lend books to residents with parcel post charges.
The Mt. Gilboa cemetery association holds its annual meeting in the Public Fowler assembly room on October 20 at 1 30 PM. The constitution was changed last year and yearly meetings will be in Fowler. Five directors are to be elected and every lot holder has a vote. Everyone is welcome. J M Stanfield President J M Rodman Secretary
A sample 9x12 hand bill for the sale of Perry C. Moore's estate, dated April 9 1874, printed by the Oxford Tribune print shop. The document, filed with the office on Saturday afternoon, is noted for its flowery typography compared with modern styles. The sale is managed by the estate administrator Mrs Ellen Moore.
The Sanitary Barber Shop has a new proprietor, Chas. T. Combs sold the business to Ivan T. Fowler on Monday and the new owner took possession immediately. Mr. Combs will devote his time to his pool room. The new proprietor has been employed in the shop for several months and has formed good business acquaintances with his patrons. He will continue to employ H. C. Hurt as his barber. Mr. Hurt is described as a barber of ability.
116 acres known as the Jester Farm in Tippecanoe County 144 miles south of School House No 10 Section 21 township 23. Farm taken on a debt. owner desires immediate sale with attractive terms. Chicago Riverdale Lumber Co Riverdale Chicago Til.
The Ruth Circle hosts a Hallowe en box social in the church basement on Thursday night October 29. Attendees are asked to wear masks and bring a wrapped box of plain design. Pumpkin pie coffee sandwiches and home made candy will be served.
Louis Hildenbrand returned Saturday from a trip to Canada and stopped in Neenah Wisconsin to visit Rev. A J Sommer and family. He reports Rev. Sommer has become popular with his congregation as he and his pastorate work on a handsome new church building.
Notice advertises a barber shop offering dry cleaning and garment pressing. Ivan T. Fowler, proprietor, promises good workmanship and sanitary service with up-to-date cleaning apparatus. Clients are invited to send soiled garments for cleaning and pressing.
Effective Sunday October 10 1914 westbound and eastbound trains listed with departure times on various lines including L B W, Big Four, and L E W. Services include daily operations and Sunday only runs with noted morning and afternoon slots.
Rev. A A Dunlavy was hosted by FF M Maddox and wife over Sunday and filled his local and Armstrong appointments for the first time. He will move this week to Otterbein, bringing his household from Hillsboro. Rev. and Mrs A W Smith have gone to South Bend to lead River Park church, and friends here wish them well.
Burns and Davis Drug Co claim to hold the Otterbein agency for Adler-i-ka a simple buckthorn bark glycerine remedy claimed to cure appendicitis and provide fast relief from sour stomach gas and constipation with one dose noted as quick and astonishing.
Miss Anna Powers of Indianapolis and John Powers of Lafayette traveled Saturday to be with their sister Mrs. Clovis Lord who has been very ill.
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