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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

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Local Happenings and Personal Items Russiaville Readers

Attendance figures from Howard County show seventy three students attending state university this year. The list includes thirty from Ko komo and five from Creestown with two from Russiaville and others from Center and surrounding towns.

Russiaville Heshid Iepa University Kokomo Creestown Cone Center Eobhema Paiah Gray George Polson Weoly Marshall Earl MeoCecl Donald Irvin Haywend Anna Naiper Perle Purvis Wiliam Peters Alton Revs Warne Seaver Samuel Idigtteer Mildred Stalid William Ter Mercedes Cosalt Walter Ov Martin Mirianeo Mas Asrieh Ruth Walter Condons Pnd Mary Mary Woltudsregstown, Ari Cars. Kegrethy Blachoyell, Tetafagis Elsie Murphe John Smith Rus Eactile Ward Gilbert Kenneth Secbe Sarah Phant State Univer Bloomige

Russiaville Woman Dies at Home of Parental Visit

Derald Ward of Anderson reported the death of Leola Ward Saturday at her parents home in Russiaville after a heart condition. Survived by husband David, parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold, and three brothers Gien, Poy, and Harry Arnold. Funeral held Tuesday at the Christian church she attended.

Derald Ward Anderson Pharles Arnold Russiaville Krekomo Russia Restos de Hue David Pie Ipaves Lan McCreary Mokemo Gien Arnold Notomo Poy Arnold Logansport Harry Arnold Indianapolis Ward Thusgiaville High School Christian Church Leola Evyone

L. T. L. mat at Mary J. Rich home Saturday afternoon

Mrs Mary Hadley of New London hosted the event with her children admiring a Chinese curtain collection and a rare china display. Neighbors planned the next gathering in two weeks and Christos Presents drawing for prizes was noted.

Mary J. Rich Mary Hadley New London Woc Lassie Cameis Margaret Turner Joseph Small EW Rich Sarah Nay Emma Carter Moller Carter Angeline Ratchif Lissh Ratchuft Dee. Sit Rome Mredesupk Small

Rose Middleton in Koka Mo incident slips by

Rose Middleton appears in a local report involving a unclear event at Koka Mo with minimal readable details. Further context is not available in the fragment.

Irs Rose Middleton Koka Mo Yesiercay Lopoiesg

Jury Exonerates Orville Ward After Prolonged Deliberation

The jury returned a verdict exonerating Orville Ward in a case tied to a loan controversy. The trial consumed the day with witnesses and jurors hearing detailed testimony before delivering the decision. Local residents in Russiaville are noted as having upheld Ward’s innocence amid public suspicion. Mrs Lassie Retchie Priday and others gathered for a related meeting, while Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Burns of Russiaville with services planned in New London.

Daisy Afiller Shares News From Michigan Visit

Mrs Daisy Afiller travelled to Jackson Michigan this week and reports a new grandchild a baby girl weighing eight pounds. The family is said to be getting along nicely and the visit left her pleased with the reception and events.

Daisy Afiller Jackson Michigan

Bates Daughter of Charles Bates Family Moved to Frankfort

A brief report notes the young daughter of Charles Bates and his wife, who formerly lived here, now resides in Frankfort. The item appears in early morning dispatches with sparse details.

Charles Bates Frankfort

Clair Fiehar Visits on Monday Evening

Clair Fiehar was a hotre visitor Monday evening as local observers noted her presence at a community event. The report records her attendance and the surrounding social emphasis of the gathering.

Clair Fiehar

Jacob L Catron Dies South of Middlefork

Jacob L Catron, age 7, died Monday afternoon near Middlefork due to paralysis. Survived by widow and four children. two sons Con Catron and Gessie Catron of Franns ert. two daughters Mrs. James Stewart and Mrs. Helen Polluckx of Russiaville. Funeral held Wednesday at 1:39 at residence. Rev W B Tedford of Frankfort Baptist church conducted service.

Ceton Middlefork Pelook Con Catron Gessie Catron Franns James Stewart Russiaville Helen Polluckx W. 2. Tedford Baptist Church Prankfort

Vigorous Sermon From Rev Frank P Morris At Kokomo M E Church

Rev Frank P Morris pastor of the Main Street M E church preached an excellent sermon to a large Kokomo congregation Sunday afternoon. He spoke with vigor and forcefulness and his message was well received by the entire audience. We hope he will return.

Frank P. Morris M. E. Church Kokomo

Kirkendall in Kokomo for Carter v Kir kendall trial

E H Kirkendall traveled to Kokomo yesterday and today to oversee his interests in the circuit court case Carter v Kirkendall over ownership of a carload of manure spreaders valued at several hundred dollars.

E. H. Kirkendall Kokomo Carter v. Kirkendall

Trial over Legal Loan Company case in Kokomo

A notable crowd from Russia attended the Kokomo court trial of the case Legal Loan Company versus Orville Ward on Monday and Tuesday.

Russiavile Legal Loan Company of Kokomo Orville Ward

Big baby girl born. local families note changes

Pernal Kanable and wife of Jackson, Michigan area welcome a baby girl born Monday. Perna 728 underwent a surgical procedure yesterday for an appendix and is recovering. Orville Burne of Huntington, Indiana mourns his mother Mrs. Monroe Berrs who passed away here Monday.

Pernal Kanable Russiavinie Bute Jackson Iichigab Perna Orville Burne Huntington Indang Monroe Berrs

Thanksgiving Dinner Attended by Local Residents

Mr and Mrs c c Exkenberry hosted Thanksgiving dinner with Mrs Avan Milton Stout west of New London. R C Kincaid and H M Brubak spent Wednesday in the country of Sucinecs ue.

Mra. C'C. Exkenberry Milton Stout New London R. C. Kincaid H. M. Brubak Sucinecs, Ue

Mrs Luke Thomas and Mrs Brubaker Visit Kokomo

Mrs Luke Thomas and Mrs Brubaker spent Friday in Kokomo for a brief visit, returning the same day.

Luke Thomas Mrg Brubaker Kokomo

New London Happenings Highlight Local Social and Church Events

Gurthie Pearson, recently graduated in Detroit, purchased William Harringtons garage and started a business. Attendees at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Everett Grayson near Clovardale included Miss Celia Johnson and others. The Christian Endeavor Social at the Friends church drew nearly full attendance with talks by Morris Tomilson and Prof C V Haworth. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary society met in the church basement with sixty present and a program on China. Rev Leslie Pond, Gwen Mendenhall and others attended weekly services and visits around town. Additional notes cover guests from Kokomo and Russiaville and a missionary conference at Rev Chas Moore’s east of Quisiaville.

Mira Chas. Jonson Myre John Johnson Neica Everett Grayson Clovardale Christian Endeavor Friends Church Quarterly Meeting Mount Lebanon Morris Tomilson Western Yearly Meeting of Friends C. V. Haworth Kokomo Friends Leslie Bond Indianapolis Celia Johnson Russiaville Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society China Rachel Johnson Tessie Bond Ethel Kirtley Claude McCoy Chas, Johnson Enos Wabson Frank Uuimbert FP. S. Yobeon Mildred Hobson Garnet Hobson Philips Ruslaviie Rev Newlin W. N. Newlin Leslie Pond Jonathan Hadley Ena Watson Frank Husbert Belle Thompson Rachel Johnsen Mirs A. T. Cosand Chas. Moore Quisiaville Jefferson Ford Africa

Opinions of Prominent Russians residents on Russiaville incorporation

Readable opinions from locals discuss incorporation impacts including taxes law enforcement street lighting sidewalk improvements and school management. A portion covers a DeJen lecture Tuesday evening featuring magic experiments and musical performances with Mrs DeJen and Mr Dren. An upcoming Dec 13 music night is announced.

DeJens Mr. DeJen DeJen Dren Beren

Local family returns from Greenwood vacation

Mrs. EL MH Kirkendall and children Westle Sarah and Robert came back Sunday evening from Greenwood where they had spent the Thanksgiving holiday with relatives.

Kirkendall Westle Sarah Robert Ynday Greenwood

Thanksgiving gathering noted with guests from Kokomo

The Thanksgiving day event lists Mr and Mrs Floyd Grantham hosting with guests including Mr and Mrs Estey Davidson of Kokoms and Airs Mont Davidson and SHS, implying a social gathering with local attendees.

Floyd Grantham Estey Davidson Kokoms Airs Mont Davidson

Charles MicKay and Kokomovis Stor Meet

Charles MicKay appears with Kokomovis Stor in a two day event on Monday and Tuesday. The brief item notes their involvement and dates in a local context.

Charles MicKay

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