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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
3
A letter to Mrs. Jos McKinney notes August closeout sale of summer merchandise in Otterbein Indiana. It promises very low prices on shirts corsets undergarments parasols and more and invites customers to cut out and bring the notice. The notice mentions plans for a fall food trade buildup.
Fragmentary 19th century like notices mention visits by Rowe family to Chalmers and Lawson family. scattered names include Green Act Reed Rowe and George Rush. Contains garbled phrases about a train, Barb er salve, and invitations to visit Lafayette. Overall unreadable, with multiple family mentions and local social notes.
A collage of small items records residents visiting Oxford and Gibson City, a schoolhouse project in Shelby, illness and deaths, births, and local society events. Signals include Mrs. Kate Robinette and Miss Minnie Heiseltman traveling, a funeral for a longtime resident, and social gatherings like a grand Majestic cooking exhibit and a W C T U anniversary.
Trustees Dougherty and Medina’s teachers attended the activity institute last week. Noah’s activities include visits by Mrs. Stanley and Lie Fayette’s daughters visiting friends. Dr Peon is furnishing his office in modern style and ready to serve. Otterbein guests attended the picnic. Guy McKinnis returns from Valparaiso. Nat Wilson visited Lafayette. The Seminary grove picnic drew a large crowd with speeches. The event benefited Sunday school and church socially and financially.
Ilirzel and Ford completed the foundation for Rowe’s new house. Two local youths were caught taking peaches during occupants’ absence, with names to be published if repeated. The Farmers Mid-summer picnic at Smuth’s trove near Mohtinorener drew large farmer attendance and support for Purdie University farm institutes. Cut-rate Pan-American Exposition tickets offered from Otterbein, with dates and prices listed. Breeders seek buyers for a fast Canadian bulldog and English ass named Wothke Jan, with a ward of e and reward noted.
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