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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Kokomo and Nearby Areas

Local notes report Mrs J H Mails visiting Kokoro on Tuesday. The Hamilton and Grantham restaurant begins busy times. I W Stount offers a Christmas golf and tors line. Shop early to beat the rush. Mrs Mary Davis and Mrs H Davis of Kokomo visit relatives in Rusland ville. Wim Suit is ill at home in the southwest part of town. Tompey Jennings from Greenwood visits Claude Kirkendall. A S Thompson and William Thompson recover from illness. Mrs Edna Leslie Le s receives third prize in Dispatch letter contest. Mrs Monroe Burns undergoes surgery at Good Samaritan hospital Kokomo. Edna Davidson and Amico Carter return home from normal school for Thanksgiving. Floyd Grantham buys John McDaniel’s share of McDaniel and Ridnour real estate business.

Local births and funeral notices create town page bustle

Born to Horace and Sirs Butter of New London on November ford a son named Charles Wasne Whiho. Mrs. Mertle Michael of Rokomo attended the funeral of Mrs. Leota Ward here Tuesday afternoon. The Methodist Srtelay Seneol had an attendance last Sunday of Miys Bache. Gareth Gilliland and family plan to spend the winter elsewhere.

Horace Sirs New London Ford Charles Wasne Miys Bache Iilieua Gareth Gilliland

Revival at Methodist choral concert dazzles Pittsburgh scene

The revival program at the Methodist church features children’s talents, a regular chorus, and an orchestra uniting for a concert. Patrons enjoy reviews and addresses as the season opens with planned evenings in Pittsburgh and the eastern region.

Oll Helning Rome

Mrs Bond Returns to Open Home Behind Ohio Move

Mrs Bond, a longtime restaurateur, has come back from Ohio and will settle in this area for an extended period, planning to make her home here again.

Grandchildren Visit Old Home Near Middlefork on Thanksgiving

Iretha Gifford and Flear James spent Thanksgiving vacation with their former grandparents near Middlefork, enjoying time with family and recalling past visits in the area.

Iretha Gifford Flear James Middlefork

Mrs. Burns Dies of Stomach Cancer in Kuekomo Limits

Mrs V G Carter has been with her mother in Indianapolis for several days. Mrs Burns died this morning from stomach cancer at Kuekomo Limits. She leaves a husband two sons and a daughter. Funeral services for Mrs M O Burne were held in New London Tuesday morning conducted by Rev Charles Veoope of Tsnn Friends church.

V. G. Carter Indianapolis Burns Kuekomo Limits M. O. Burne New London Charles Veoope Tsnn Friends Chireh

Mrs Lottie e Cuhough Died in Chicago at Home

Mrs Lottie e Cuhough of Chicago died at her home Mencav of tuberculosis. The body was brought to Union Baptist church for a funeral preached by Rev Tedford followed by interment in Russiaville Cemetery.

Lottie E Cuhough Chicago Alc QO. Merrick Russiaville Union Baptist Church Cffernocen Tedford Rissiaville

Neff Family Guests Reach Mrs Allison’s Home

Lafe Neff and his wife plus brother Jimmie, from near Daphne, visited Mrs. Neff’s sister Mrs. C. H. Allison and family. The guests were welcomed with hospitality during the visit.

Lafe Neff Jimmie Daphi

County K of P Meeting to Be Held December

A County Knights of Pythias meeting will be held here on December 201h. A Kokomo team will perform work in the rank of Pace. District Deputy Bell of Kirklin will be present.

K. of P Kokomo Pace Bell Kirklin

Music program by WCTU at M E Church last night

The W C T U presented a music program at the M E church last night as part of a fall day meeting today. Mrs Ica B Mix and Mrs Ida Hopkins of Komomo are attending.

M. E Ore Ica Bmix Ida Hopkins Kokomo

Two Local Men In Serious Condition Battle for Lives

Carl S Wadman lies in a very serious condition with odds against him while Rev O M Sterrick is reported to be at death's door awaiting further word from medical staff and family.

Carl S. Wadman O. M. Sterrick

Two Boys Survive Crash After Ford Overturns on Main Street

Wallace Hartley and William Ridenour were riding in Hartley’s Ford when it veered into the curb on east Main, overturning and pinning Ridenour. Ridenour escaped uninjured aside from a scare, while Hartley suffered a three inch knee cut. The car sustained windshield and fender damage but returned home under its own power.

Wallace Hartley William Ridenour Rev. Hartley Ford East Main Street Ridnour Ridenour Wallace Semere

Rev Carter Preached at Shar On Baptist Church

The Rev Carter delivered a sermon at Shar On Baptist Church last Sunday drawing parishioners for a morning service. The event highlighted communal worship and the church's weekly schedule.

Carter Sharon Baptist Church

Alfred Thompson Recovers From Gall Stone Illness

Alfred Thompson has recovered from gall stones and is out and around again after his illness.

Alfred $. Thompson

Setlmert f ay meeting at Kokomo church attended

Reverend U S Hartley and wife George L Woody Mrs Whirken dall Mr R C Kincaid and wife Mrs Edna Leslie and their daughter Alice Jones attended a Setlmert f ay meeting at Grace M. E. Church in Kokomo on Tuesday.

U. S. Hartley George L. Woody Whirkendall R. C.kincaid Edna Leslie Alice Jones Setlmert F Crace M. EF Kokomo

Choir Social at M E Church Joins Racially Segregated Event

The red side entertained the whites with a social at the M E church Monday evening. Contests games and a lunch of chicken sandwiches baked beans pickles and coffee were the program. Miss Thurman led musical numbers during the three weeks of special services. An unusual time was had by all.

M. E

District Rebekah Meet Draws 200 Here

The Reichih District Meeting in Morday drew over two hundred attendees. Grand Master Herschman and several officers attended, with the Rebekah degree conferred on two candidates by Bert Winkler’s staff from Kokomo. The event was highly successful and the next district meeting will be at Walton.

Reichih Herschman Crown Point MecDanies Rebekah Laura Moris Frannfort Keile Linzer Kokomo Rose Butner Windfall Asseebly Rebekch Bert Winkeler Destree Walton

What Will You Do With Jesus Revival Sermon

The third week of a revival at the M. E. church nears its close with forceful sermons and strong music from Miss Thur man. Despite high effort and excellent singing, few confessions or conversions occur. The pastor asks, What will you do with Jesus, as the key to your soul’s future. Glen Marshall, a student at Earlham College, visited his parents west of town.

M. E Miss Thurman Glen Marshall Earlham College William Marshall

Hawkins to Sell Personal Property Next Saturday

JT H Hawkins schedules a sale of his personal property for next Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o clock. He will reside with his son Robert and wife in Kokomo.

JT. H. Hawkins Robert

Youth's Companion promotes family solidarity symbol

The Youth's Companion presents its symbol as representing family solidarity across stories and content. New subscribers for 1922 receive The Youth's Companion, remaining 1921 issues, the Companion Home Calendar for 1922, all for 2.50, or with McCall's Magazine at 2.09. Subscriptions accepted at the Boston office.

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Neves J. H Kokoro Hamilton and Grantham I. W. Stount Roussiaville Werk Oon Mainstrest Friends Church Mary Davis Mrs. H. Davis Wim. Suit Tompey Jennings Greenwood Claude Kirkendall A.S. Thompson William Thompson Ick Edna Leslie Les the Dispatch Monroe Burns The Good Samaritan Hospital Edna Davidson Amico Carter Mune Attend Thankseistus Floyd Grantham John McDaniel McDaniel Frank Pullngeworth Cmd Fry Pittsburh Eagle “Mikado General Eagle Pencil Company New York Terrani Ues Sues McCall's Magazine Commonwealth Ave St. Paul St Boston, Mass Rey Ste Worl Melville Davisson Pest Ralph D. Paine Wiliam Heyliger Clarence B. Ketland Equel Note Aetnal Mo Bekweeee Neme Botts William. H. Turner Company kKokomo Friends of Eatra Special Ladis Leneth Cortsimss Childen’s Pettibarkers Santa Claus Toyland Justin
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