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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
1
Dallas Bishop, employed as a hustler at the Fair Ground, lost a left little finger when a race horse owned by Earl Haun of Burlington bit it off. He was arranging a blanket when the horse grabbed his hand and struck with its feet. Dr. M. L. Oilar treated the injuries immediately.
Squirrel season starts today but hunting is allowed only if licenses, landowner permissions, and knowledge of state game lands are in order. The article warns that without these requirements a hunter cannot pursue or kill squirrels legally.
Announcer invites all to the Fair Grounds on the 4th for races music and refreshments. Events include a 2:15 pace for $250 and a 2:25 pace with a $950 purse plus a road race. Grand stand seating and automobile access noted.
Mr and Mrs L Evans and M P Jeter and family attended the annual Moulder reunion in Kokomo last Sunday.
Curtis Riggs quits the White sell and Hamilton barber shop and becomes a gentleman of leisure. Leon see replaces him to manage the shop and oversee the laundry starting now.
When Arizona and New Mexico enter the Union under the Beveridge bill, two stars will be added to the national flag, making forty eight. The earliest effective date for the change is July 4, 1911.
The Pythian Sisters temple in the village was inspected last Friday after the regular meeting. Mrs. Alice Peck of Indianapolis acted as inspector, noting excellent working order and witnessing the initiation of Mrs. Alice Hetlin. Refreshments followed as members and visitors enjoyed the evening.
The article warns that a gigantic Donati comet will come near Earth in about the year 3813, measuring roughly 45 million miles head to tail and 16 million miles across. It notes prior comets and the long-ago discovery by Donati, with a cautious expectation of its appearance far in the future.
Lawrence Butcher two years old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Butcher of South Armstrong street Kokomo died Monday evening at 7 o clock. Body brought from Kokomo Wednesday and laid to rest in Russiaville Cemetery. Rounds of social notices and local happenings follow with names of visitors and residents amid weather and lake outing notes.
Miss Beryl Davis attended events in town while on Wednesday, July 9, Land 9 of the Friends Sunday School in New London plans an ice cream festival at the New London park Saturday evening. Proceeds benefit the church. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs from Mulberry and relatives from Windfield as well as Dr Abinetart of Pieper in town midweek.
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