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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

4

Personal mentions from Galveston to Kokomo society

Kelsie Gilliland of Galveston was in town last Saturday. Mrs H C Swayzee visited Frankfort Tuesday. Wes Mavity made a business trip to Southern Indiana this week. Parry Esenberry of Flora visited Eli Clarks Friday. Miss Mabal Clark was in Marion Sunday visiting her sister Anna. Miss Ruth Cox of Kokomo was the guest of friends here late last week.

Kelsie Gilliland Galveston Wes Mavity Indiana Parry Esenberry Flora Eli Clarks Mabal Clark Marioo Ruth Cox Kokomo

Gifford Moves Into Conner Property

Carl Gifford has moved into the residence recently vacated by Frank Conner, marking a change of occupancy at the former Conner property.

Carl Gifford Frank Conner

Local Social Notes From Kokomo Area Gatherings

Mr and Mrs. John Gaylor spent Thursday at Kokomo as guests of J. A. Rivers and family. Mrs. Charles Swayze and her young son from Forest visited Thursday with Harry Swayzee and family. Miss Erma Rhea of Muncie stayed Monday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gray. Ike Wright of Kokomo visited his mother, Mrs. Wr. Wright, at the old homestead. Russiaville residents attended the musical comedy A Knight For A Day in Kokomo Tuesday night. Mrs. Pearl Graham and her daughter Mildred of Kokomo spent part of last week with relatives here.

John Gaylor Kokomo J. A. Rivers Charles Swayze Little Son Forest Harry Swayzee Erma Rhea of Muncie Mrs Chas. Gray Ike Wright Wr. Wright Russiaville Pearl Graham Mildred of

Moreland Family Visit Highlighted by Indianola Trip

Mrs. John Moreland and child ren visit Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Kincaid in Indianola. Mrs. Jno Grayson, Grandma Csudall, Evert Hendrixon and family share Sunday dinner with Mr. Clarks.

John Moreland Misa Fannie Moreland Indianola, Tl R.C Kincaid

Brubakers Attend Kokomo Funeral for Mrs Biirdas Kin

Mr and Mrs Howard Brubaker attended the funeral in Kokomo on Wednesday for the former's cousin Mrs Claude Biirdas.

Howard Brubaker Claude Bi Irda Kokomo

Kokomo Show Shines In Night Of A Knight For A Day

Grant Allison Emerald Fife R33 Dolson and Kari Sins attended a Tuesday Kokomo performance of the musical comedy A Knight For A Day. The outing highlighted local residents enjoying a lively stage production.

Grant Allison Emerald Fife R33 Dolson Kari Sins Kokomo

Vacationing Littler Family At Valley Mills Indiana

Miss Anna Littler the efficient ev ivier at the Small Concern is enjoying a week’s vacation with her brother Chas Littler and family at Valley Mills Indiana.

Anna Littler Small Concerno Chas. Littler Valley Mills Ind

East Main Street host Lucy Jeter hosts Needle club

Miss Lucy Jeter entertained the Needle club at her East Main street home Friday evening. A good attendance and an enjoyable time were reported by all present.

Lucy Jeter Needle Club East Main Street

Guests of Miss Crendenning at Mulberry Home

Miss Ardella Street Vanessa Ratcliff Lucy Jeter Forba Mc Daniel and Helen Waters were entertained by Miss Mary Crendenning at her Mulberry area home on Saturday night and Sunday.

Ardella Street Vanessa Ratcliff Lucy Jeter Forba McDaniel Helen Waters Mary Crendenning Mulberry

Revival at Shiloh Church With Rev Graham Two Weeks

Rev M B Graham and his family traveled to Shiloh Monday evening for a two week revival at that church. In the meantime services are planned at the M E church here Sunday morning and evening.

M. B. Graham Shiloh M. E

Cure for misery malaria poison with Electric Bitters

R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria misery chills bilious attacks and jaundice It comes in 50 cent bottles and provides quick relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints and a lame back Sold under guarantee at G W Kemp's drug store.

R. M. James Louellen, S.C G. W. Kemp

Local Option committee appointees named from Honey Creek and Monroe townships

Citizens appointed to the Local Option committee from Honey Creek and Monroe townships include John Burres on Finance J E Waters Ex trustee of Honey Creek on Executive J W Quakenbush Trustee Honey Creek Tp organizer Monroe W H Harrison Tp organizer.

Honey Creek Monroe Townships John Burres J. E. Waters J. W. Quakenbush Monroe W. H. Harrison

Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Promoted By Drug Co

A home cough remedy praised for being safe and sure with no opium or hypnotics. The product uses plant leaves from a lung healing shrub and is sold by Swayzec Bros. Drug Co.

Dr Shoop Restorative Vows Nerve Cause for Failing Organs

An old advertisement claims stomach and kidney nerves control organ health and that Dr Shoop's Restorative corrects the nerve issue rather than merely stimulating the stomach heart or kidneys. It promises quick proof with a ten day trial and notes availability at Swayzee Bros Drug Co.

Shoop

Pure Food Law Targets Cough Remedy Labels

Secretary Wilson explains the act informs consumers of harmful drugs in medicines. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy claims it contains none of these drugs, a fact now proven by the label which lists no such ingredients. The remedy is presented as safe and effective for coughs and colds, sold by G. W. Kemp.

Wilson Itis G. W. Kemp

Lady Customers at the Livery Barn Near Woody’s Sros

An in town drive promotes available rigs at a livery barn with clerks selling tickets. The notice mentions lady customers and a common phrase about “Tha smas” framing the event. No clear names or dates are provided.

C.S. Waon N

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Claim

It does the business says Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine. He used it for piles and it cured them. He used it on chapped hands and it cured them. An old sore healed without a scar. 25 cents at G W Kemp's drug store. Also Broadlick Riser offer home baked bread and pastries.

E. E. Chamberlain Clinton Maine Bucklen G. W. Kemp

Chamberlain's Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments

Advertises Chamberlain's Salve as superior for fever sores chronic sores and skin diseases. Claims healing aid for chapped hands sore nipples burns and other conditions. Sold by G. W. Kemp.

G. W. Kemp

Kodol advertised as a perfect digester for indigestion

Miss Faye Silvers visits her cousin Miss Eva Jordan Fore Street. An ad touts Kodol as a cure for indigestion claiming it digests all food and prevents indigestion when used. Sold by Swayzee Bros.

Faye Silvers Forest Eva Jordan Swayzee Bros

Kokomo Man Joe Smith in Town Last Saturday

Joe Smith of Kokomo was in town last Saturday, appearing in a brief local event and drawing attention from residents.

Joe Smith Kokomo

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Stresses Quick Relief

Advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy to treat coughs colds and prevent progression to bronchitis or pneumonia. Notes wide US and international use with numerous cures. Sold by G W Kemp. Also mentions a chicken dinner event at Broadrick Risers on Saturday January 30 and references Dr Shoops Croup Remedy and Swayzee Bros Drug Co.

Chamberlain United States G. W. Kemp Broadrick & Risers

Local Business Trips and Moves Reported

New London residents Thomas Parkey and wife along with W E Franklin made a Capitol trip Monday. M N Turley and Dr Newlin visited Indianapolis on business Monday. Bill Fuzz relocated from New London to Iles corner for the coming year. Mrs John Comer traveled to Eastman Sanatorium in Indianapolis Tuesday for an operation.

Thomas Parkey W E Franklin Capitol M.N. Turley Dr. Newlin Indianapolis Bill Fuzz New London the Iles Corner John Comer Eastman Sanatorium

Broadrick & Risers Hot Noon Lunch Trial

A reader asks if the Hot Noon Lunch at Broadrick and Risers has been tried. The note seeks opinions on taste value and service.

Broadrick & Risers

Public Farm Auction Near Forest February 17 1909

Lease ends March 1 1909 as auction opens on the Tompkins farm one mile north of Forest. The sale lists horses cattle hogs grain farming tools and implements with terms cash or credit over 10 months for amounts above five dollars. Cain Tranberger clerk and Eikenberry Bros Flora act as auctioneers.

Tompkins Forest Lou King Chas. Blair Eikenberry Bros Flora Cain Tranberger Middlefork Russiaville Weil McCormick

Preventicas Candy Cold Cure Tablets Ad

Hot Bread and Rolls of all kinds every morning at Broadlick Risers. Preventicas quick and safe for feverish children. These candy tablets are a prompt cure no quinine or harsh ingredients. Pocket carry. Preventics safeguard against colds. 5c. Sold by Swaysee Bros Drug Co.

Broadlick Risers Swaysee Bros Drug Ce

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Aids Cold Relief

An old time remedy advertises Ken nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for winter colds. It claims to ease throat irritation and stop coughing by a laxative effect, marketed by Swayzee Bros.

Kennedy Swayzee Bros

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George L. Woody F’ost Secord H. C. Swayzee Frankfort Angel Food Broadlick & Riser Pen Ics Wiltot Baratto Coatiager Asin Ciiano Barnatto Diamond Co Girard Bidz Chicago R. No P.O. Box Barger Hop Ag’t Fridlin’s Steam Laundry Whitesell W. E. Adair DeWitt Swayzee Bros. Drug Company Angie Hart John Hart Cassville John Gilliland Ora Hart Greentown C. E. Evans Delilah Hodson BoWitt H. C. Hart Colfax Silas Bailey Dr. Hart Mrs. Hart Uid Oaetes Ltd Utd -Huy Say 3d John Younkin John W. Haggard Toledo Coats Asia Ball Brand Rubber Boots John H. Cross Rapp GUT Price Kokomo Logansport Mark Kokomo and Logans
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