Articles related to John and Mattie Outman and the Bethel Orphanage

In August 1917 John K. Outman and his wife Mattie started a home for orphan children in Osceola, Pennsylvania. Their intention was to do this completely on their own, but they quickly discovered that the demands were too great. In 1919 they pulled together a group of men to help and a corporation was formed. John and Mattie continued to run the Bethel Orphanage until 1926.

During this time, many articles were written in the area newspapers about them and the Bethel Orphanage. Thanks to the Green Free Public Library, several newpapers from Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, covering the period 1838 to 2003, are available online. Many articles about the Orphanage have been excerpted from these newspapers and can be accessed below.

From what I can tell, this orphanage continued to exist through the 1950's.

Articles related to John and Mattie Outman and the Bethel Orphanage:

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to view Activities at Bethel Orphanage PA, Nov. 1920

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to view Mrs. J. K. Outman, matron of The Bethel Orphanage in Osceola, PA PA, Nov. 1921

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to view Practical Christianity and Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Outman, managers of The Bethel Orphanage in Osceola, PA PA, June 1922

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to view Miss Grace Risler, Assistant Matron, Tells of Home Life of Little Ones PA, July 5, 1922

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to view Bethel Orphanage Notes PA, July 19, 1922

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to view Bethel Orphanage Notes PA, July 26, 1922

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to view More room needed at Bethel Orphanage, managed by Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Outman PA, Aug. 1922

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to view Bake oven purchased by Bethel Orphanage, managed by Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Outman PA, Oct. 1922

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to view Bethel Orphanage Notes PA, Dec 7, 1922

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to view Bethel Orphanage Plans for Christmas PA, Nov 21, 1923

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to view Numerous short articles and extractions from newspapers pertaining to the Orphanage and/or John K. Outman PA, 1920-1928

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