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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
Notices urge readers to get Penny Pictures at Mrs. Woody's Photographic Studio over Wadman’s store. Several residents improve or stay ill, including Vertie Eikenberry, W. H. Eikenberry, Uriah Hodson, Mrs. William Waddell, and Mrs. Sarah Marks. Frank Stafford to preach at the Friends church Sunday.
Lady customers of the small concern driving to town may have their rigs cared at Woody Bros Livery Barn. Ask clerks for tickets. C. S. Wadman notes Frank Heaton and A. P. Woods ill with la grippe, both on sick list.
Mrs O M Merrick will attend the Saturday wedding anniversary of her parents at their home in Frankfort, as listed in the local social notes.
Miss Beulah McDaniel has been ill with appendicitis but is much better and expected to recover without surgery.
Joe R Myers will move to a bigger room on South Main Street Kokomo in about 30 days to expand stock in the Barnard room. A Splendid Stone monument offered at a special discount as a sacrifice to clear out before the move. Inquiries may be made by calling or asking Wallara stat of Raseiaville.
The Lucky Quarter promises health from Dr King’s New Life Pills with a money back guarantee at Swayzee Bros. drug store. The pills are pitched for headache biliousness constipation and malaria and customers are told refunds will be cheerfully issued if dissatisfied.
A collage of local notices includes monument sales by Joe R. Myers of Kokomo Indiana and various patent medicines sold by Swayzee Bros. The items mention Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy and Kennedy laxative cough syrup, with personal updates about residents visiting relatives and a death in Forest. The mix also notes a newborn and a singer named Manford Lee.
Sunday School 10 a.m. Supt C K Brant and Everett McCoy Secy. Preaching 7 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 p.m. Social Meeting 11 a.m. Sunday School 3 p.m. Young Peoples Meeting 4 5 p.m. every Sunday. Rev G W Watkins pastor. Just one month till Annual Conference. Everyone invited.
DeWitt's Carbolize Witch Hazel salve is promoted as healing soothing and cooling for piles and related discomfort. Sold by various retailers in period advertisements.
Dr J C Carson of Frankfort and Russiaville property owner who formerly practiced medicine here is reported critically ill with erysipelas.
A compact ad notes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers small pills marketed as safe and effective and sold by Swayzee Brothers. The brief item emphasizes reliability and availability through the vendor.
Rev. Frank V. Stafford assists Rev. Talvert in leading a prolonged meeting at Remn on this week. The joint effort aims to inspire local congregants and deepen community outreach as part of a series of services.
Sunday School at 10 a m B Y P U Sunday pm Prayer Meeting Thursday night All welcome Rev T W Cox former pastor at Alexandria Ind will preach Sunday March 1 at 11 a m and 7 p m Subjects Counter Currents of Life and The use and abuse of money
Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m with services at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m and a prayer meeting is held Thursday evening at 7 00.
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter of the Albert Building in San Francisco praises Electric Bitters as tonic medicine. He claims it cures stomach liver and kidney disorders and purifies blood, calling it the best spring medicine sold by druggists at 40 cents per bottle.
The next meeting of the W. E. TU will be held on Friday afternoon March 6 at the home of Mrs Sherwin.
Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorses Vuineklen Arnica Salve as the best healer for his old army wound and obstinate sores. He also notes success in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at Swayzee Bros drug store. John Kanable moved into Mack Chambers property next to P Hollingsworth residence.
Hon Jake Moore state warden of Georgia testifies he suffered twenty years from indigestion and rapid weight loss before using Kodol. After one day the dyspepsia eased and weight improved, prompting him to keep a bottle for daily use and to hope others benefit. Atlanta August 10 1904. Sold by sway.
Miss Rachel Noftsker is recovering after a severe attack of measles. Her condition was reported by local health authorities and is improving with treatment.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a thorough safe remedy for tickling coughs. It claims the product uses green leaves of a healing shrub with no opium or harsh ingredients and asks mothers to use only Dr Shoop's for babies.
Financial data lists lawful money reserves for a national bank with specie and notes totals and deposits. A obituary note reports Mrs. Dick McCoy of Kokomo died last night and will be buried in New London beside her daughter Mrs. David Wright.
Health Coffee by Dr Shoop of Ravine Wisconsin is a coffee substitute claiming to be indistinguishable from real coffee. The product uses toasted cereals malt and nuts and requires only a minute to prepare. Sold by J W Burres.
Vejake Adair hosted the Russiaville Rebekah Lodge at his butcher shop Monday evening with a large kettle of soup and trimmings. About 36 guests attended the informal supper marking a pleasant social gathering. Jake is described as a fine fellow by attendees.
A promotional notice argues weak stomach nerves cause illness and claims Dr Shoon s Restorative directly treats the cause. It states the remedy helps many sick people and is sold by Swayzee Bros.
James Middleton of West Middleton has moved into the Cline property this week, marking a local occupancy change.
30 day trial offer on Pine tiles by Swayzee Bros promises relief for backache weak and lame backs and rheumatic pains. Claims benefits for kidneys bladder and blood and suitability for all ages with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Counties would investigate Acetylene lighting and find it the brightest, cleanest, and safest home light. They would learn it matches natural sunlight in color and health benefits and that it reduces cleaning chores and soot compared to kerosene. It costs about a third less and needs far less maintenance monthly.
A Chicago letter urges readers to consider Acetylene lighting over kerosene lamps to save time and add comfort at home. The author promises quick, low-cost installation and invites inquiries from skeptical readers to learn from actual experience.
For sale well improved 160 acre farm in Jefferson Township Cass County Indiana. For terms apply to S. C. Harness Sedalia fd. 1.
A note extols Joe R Kokomo for selling superior monuments and asserts he will not deal in inferior material. The brief defense frames him as a reliable source for monument purchase.
The Pineule Medicine Co. of Chicago offers readers a free postpaid one week trial of Pineules gelatin globules. The ad claims quick relief for back pain rheumatism and kidney bladder ailments and asks readers to mention the paper when applying.
Dick Hart of Como Texas visits with his four children this week and plans to live with his mother at Kokumo for a while.
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