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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1910

Page

3

Revival planned at Friends Church with extensive schedule

The Friends Church announces a Sabbath program including Sunday School, worship at 11 00 AM, Christian Endeavor at 6 00 PM and evening preaching, with Thursday prayer meetings at 7 00 PM A revival begins January Jad Rev A Osborn from the Miller farm near the cemetery will lead The Guy protracted meeting with Rev Ed Davis and Rev Melvin Shackleford recently concluded with some church admissions A new baby girl arrived to Elmer Caldwell and wife and James Caldwell died around the birth hour Rex Sallinger joined Eastern Star lodge Mrs Mede Purgis leaves for Indianapolis to stay with her daughter The Renfroes add a kitchen and Thomas Siler works at Apperson Auto Co Kokomo Indianapolis visitors and Kokomo residents were noted

Friends Church Weia A. Osborn

Revival Revival Services Planned at Baptist Church Pastored by Minnis

The Baptist Church announces revival meetings starting January first led by Evangelist S J Sparks. Services occur Sunday mornings with Sunday School at 10 00 and Sunday worship on the first and third Lord's Days. Prayer meetings Thursday evenings directed by the pastor Minnis.

Revo S.J. Sparks Newtecky Khev Minnis

Local Notes From Sharpsville And Surrounds

Absent Werass due to busy seas. Alva Hewitt injured in hunting incident. Henry Smith buys north town property from Hutf ein of Galveston and plans move after possession. J. D. Smith and William Pratt dissolve grocery and meat market partnership. Pratt buys business. Mrs Pratt assists in sales. Jake Frits to remain as meatcutter. Lara Gatto completes brick work on Palace livery in Tipton and awaits favorable weather for more work. D Eaton hired for meat market duties. Jobo Hutto moved Tuesday.

Henry Smith Restence Town Lon Watson Hutfein Galveston Sou J. D. Smith William Pratt Lara Gatto Sara Tipton

Sharpsville's Remarkable Citizen Perry S. Warren

Perry S. Warren of Sharpsville is celebrated as a remarkable village figure. Born near Columbus Ohio December 1 1842 he is 4 feet 11½ inches tall and weighs 77 pounds. A former shoemaker and skilled mechanic he served in Co C 115 Ind Vol Infantry from North Manchester Aug 1 1862 through the war earning a $12 monthly pension with future rise. Warren recently moved from Laketon Wabash County and remains active despite ages and small stature.

Perry S. Warren Mr. Warren Laketon Wabash County Ohio Columbus Co. C Warren

Warren's Health and Habits Noted in Report

The document notes Mr. Warren has never used liquor but is a heavy tobacco user. It states his health at the time is robust.

Warren

Gratitude for Sympathy After Mrs. Malinos Bussel’s Illness

We express sincere thanks for the sympathy and assistance shown during the sickness and death of our dear mother and sister Mrs. Malinos Bussel.

Malinos Bussel

Dorcas Society Meets At Mrs Miller Home

Dorcas society held a Tuesday afternoon work meeting at Mrs A H Miller's home with the Dav is and Bishop committees announcing a hunt. Sacks filled with popcorn and candy were awarded to each participant. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Mills' home with a strong turnout desired.

Dorcas Society A. Hh. Miller Secial Hall

Farmer's Institute Promises Good Program January Meeting

The Farmer's Institute will be held January 3rd with a well attended session. State speakers are expected and local farmers will share experiences. Attend every session and note the time and place as details are arriving.

Farmer's Institute Anc

Public Sale At Thompson Residence Auction

Lewis Conner will sell all household effects at public silo next Wednesday December 1 at the Thompson residence just West of the Friends' parsonage. Franklin will be the Auctioneer. Items include tables chairs and dressers.

Lewis Conner Thompson Friends’ Parsonage Theonselock Franklin

Officers Elect of the Mason ic Lodge

The officers elect of the Jussia ville Masonic Lodge are Hl. M. Brubaker Worthy Master A C Shilling Sen Warden H C Webb Jun Warden Chas Gordon Treasurer Rh C Kincaid Secretary H N Sherwin Sen Deacon L M Woodrat Jun Deacon Jas Waters Tyler A C Merrick and S B P Hollings worth Stewards.

Jussiaville Masonic Lodge Hl. M. Brubaker A.C. Shilling - Sen H.C. Webb Chas. Gordon Treas Rh. C. Kincaid -Seey H.n. Sherwin Sen L. M. Woodrat Jas. Waters—Tyler A.C. Merrick S. BP. Hollingsworth

Local Pythian Sisters Meet for Initiation Event

Worthy Matron Maggie Hart Len Matron Verta Eikenberry presided as Patron L M Woodrutt with Lecy Jennie Sherwin as Trustees. J E Hodson visits his brother C F Hodson in Southern Minnesota as the Pythian Sisters hold a called session for inspection and initiation of four members. Refreshments followed.

Maggie Hart Len Verta Eikenberry L. M. Woodrutt Lecy Jennie Sherwin Treas Alice Heilin Laura Pialocsk Asst Elia Waters J. E. Hodson Minnesota C. F. Hodson Pythian Sisters

The Store Beautiful Christmas Display at Turner’s Dept Store

A vivid newspaper portrait of a grand Christmas window and main floor display at Turner’s department store. The piece extols a striking, simple, and beautiful holiday concept with snowflake decorations and staged scenes drawing throngs of shoppers, praising the store’s festive atmosphere and “exceedingly fast” design.

Warner Walsut Street Thas

Local Society Notes Include visits and calls around town

Miss Girace Hhaboesworth attended Wesome Shuirsday events while Miss Mery Mosoreens appeared at Prank fort Piure cortos advertising titer Cortic teh sel Car ion. Morton Conmeor from IW ousomo chaired a panel. MPs spoke. Several relatives visited the coast and distant kin, including Shana ee yi and Lay Pee ee Theiler. Mrs Thos Holton of Wekote joined Dr Notts for dinner with the Rand family.

Mery Mosoreens Prankfort Piure Cortos Cortic Carion Mors. Shersan Knegsworth Baye Thos. Holton Wekote FL Notts Rand

Farewell Party for Sims at South Union Street Home

Members of the Ladies Aid and friends from the Christian church joined Mrs. Sam Sims for a pleasant evening at her South Union Street home. The event served as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Sims prior to their departure for Pensacola Florida to spend the remainder of the winter with their daughter. H E Wright family attended.

The Christian Church Sam Sins South Union Street Sims Pensacola Florida H. E. Wright

Mrs Simpson Visits Taylor Family This Week

Mrs Dr Simpson is hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Taylor this week while Abe Piskoboleau and family shop in Kokomo, a local note reports.

Dr. Simpson Mrs Ralph Taylor Mies Tafonband Abe Piskoboleau Shopping Kokomo Sodlay

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United States Giese Bros C.s.wadman Nmas Swayzee Bros. Drug CO Russiaville Indiana Hakins J. E. Kanable Prop Soussiaville, Ind C. S. Wadman John Kanable Russiaville Lumber & Coal Co Ernest Eakin Swayzee Bros Carl Gifford Dr. G. W. Kemp C. H. Allison Charles Evans Ira Fitzsimmons Ude Miller Guy Ed. Davis Melvin Shackleford Stork Elmer Caldwell James Caldwell Rex Sallinger Eastern Star Lodge Mede Purgis Indianapolis W. M. Pickeil W. G. Renfro Thos. Silers Apperson Auto Co Koko- Inn Lindsay Mills Frank Mills Joseph Peters Frank Brooks Kokomo W. S W. Renfro Sharpsville Alva Hewitt Jap Henderson D. Eaton My ' Marsetoff Seig Prate Jobo Hutto Tuesaday Masonic Lodge Eastern Stars Thos. E. Newlin Eikenberry Turner's Biz Girace Hhaboesworth Wesome Shuirsday Morton Conmeor Fiji Feuetiter Ifsc Mies Shana Ee Yi
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