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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
Irvin Renfro visits Hodgenville relatives while residents report many illnesses and cold weather chills. New London hosts a box supper for Junta Library, Zim Tucker joins the Marine Service, and local schools report improved averages. A mid winter social, church progress, and obituaries round out the town’s community updates.
John L Hawkins aged 44 died yesterday at 10 am at his sister Mrs Angeline Ratcliff home after months of brain softening and treatment at the Indiana State Hospital. He leaves three children Maule Marie and Theo. Funeral services are at the Ratcliff home this afternoon. Burial will be at Russiaville cemetery. The W CPD U held a meeting at Mrs Richs Jan 24 with three new departments and appointed superintendents Mrs Hawkins Sabbath Observance Martha Lee Temperance Literature and Dossie Johnson Parity in Literature and Art. The County Executive Committee will meet with Brs Hawkins on Feb 15. Ad interested in the work are invited. The Union will meet with Mrs Thomis Mebth.
Lost handbag containing pocketbook with reward offered by Harriet Burkhiser for its return to Russiaville Bank.
William R Bush born April 24 1833 in Dayton Indiana died January 15 1908 at his daughter’s home near Sharpsville Indiana at 74 years 8 months 23 days. He married Martha S Fortner in 1870 and had no biological children but raised Maude Allen who cared for him and his wife. The couple lived near Dayton then moved to a Russiaville farm where his wife died in June last year. He remained with his daughter until his death after a long illness. He was a member of the local community.
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