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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

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Shanghai Pencilings Shows Busy Farm Season And Local News

Gossip 2Our notes farmers are busy with harvest and field work. Mrs. Clarence Auble visited relatives, auto races near Burlington drew crowds, and many attended movies in Oussville. The town sees a new sixteen passenger auto from Burlington to Kokomo, boosting local transport. Pat Coffee signs off with a busy mind and hope for a slower week next.

Clarence Auble Indianapolis Burlington Kokomo

Sunday School Convention at Russiaville Friend's Church

Honey Creek Township schedule shows a July 9 1916 Sunday school convention at Russiaville Friends Church starting 2:30 PM with readings minutes committees reports and officers. Local notes mention corn weather farmers plowing hay and a picnic by the Woman's Home Missionary Society at Kokomo City Park.

Honey Creek Township Ladies of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of Russiaville M. E. Church Kokomo City Park

Notice to Debtors at J. E. Kanable Grocery

Notices call all who owe J. E. Kanable Grocery to settle promptly to meet bills. Social items list local visits and illnesses including Mrs Julia Hamilton dislocated ankle from garden rake incident and several area residents visiting in Kokomo Kirklin Crawfordsville and at local events.

J. E. Kanable Grocery Julia Hamilton A& Garden

Kokomo Red Sox Defeat Frankfort 1-0 in Ninth Inning Tug

The Kokomo Red Sox edged Frankfort 1 to 0 at Frankfort T P A Park on Tuesday afternoon. The decisive run scored in the ninth inning, giving Kokomo the win.

Frankfort Kokomo Red Sox Frankfort T. P. A. Park Kokomo

I C Club Hosts Gathering At Country Home

Mrs Harry Gifford entertained the I C Club Wednesday afternoon at her country home. Delicous refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs UT S Griffey's home.

Harry Gifford I. C. Club UT. S. Griffey

Uncle Bill Stricken With Paralysis in Critical Condition

A telegram from Will Ratcliff in Bloomington reports Uncle Bill, known to many here, was stricken with paralysis and in a very critical condition this afternoon.

Will Ratcliff Bloomington Bill

County visit and 4th of July guest seem to highlight locals

Wadman visited the county seat today while Ross Cook of Kokomo was the 4th of July guest of Emmons Beighler.

Wadman Ross Cook Kokomo Emmons Beighler

William and wife attend baseball game at Frank Fort Park

William and his wife went to a baseball game at Frank Fort T P A Park on Tuesday. Work on the cement street resumed today with hope of completion before fair time.

William Wife Frankfort T. P. A. Park

Local Guests Visit Soldiers Home and Battle Ground near Lafayette

Robert and Mrs Kincaid and Mrs M L Oilar visited the Soldiers Home and the Battle Ground near Lafayette on Tuesday. The Eichmen Stevens Company enjoyed good crowds this week providing entertainment. America Orr and granddaughter Mary Smith of Frankfort were guests of Mr and Mrs George Kinder on the Fourth. Clinton Van Pelt was selected to fill the New London school superintendency after Paul Kelsey resigned.

Robert Eichmen-Stevens Company America Orr Mary Smith Frankfort George Kinder Clinton van Pelt New London Paul Kelsey

Fourth of July Guests Visit Waters Country Home

Dr and Mrs A D Mack and son James of Marion Mrs J M Tyner and daughter Kathleen of Kokomo and Mrs Grace Brown Maynard and son Wallace of Brookings Arkansas were Fourth of July visitors at the country home of Mr and Mrs J E Waters.

A. D. Mack James Marion J. M. Tyner Kathleen Kokomo Grace Brown Maynard Wallace Brookings Arkansas J. E. Waters

Outing Club Attends Sipe Theater Then Plans Next Meet

In Russaville a ladies club held a midday dinner in City Park and spent the afternoon at the Sipe theater. The next gathering is set for Me Falfa Park a week from Thursday, Tribune reports.

Outing Club Russ‘aville Sipe Me Falfa Park

Appointing Assessors For Wild Cat Creek Improvement

Judge Purdum names Alfred Thompson of Stoney Creek township and William Miller of Union township to serve as assessors for the Wild Cat Creek improvement near Kokomo. They will be aided by city civil engineer W F Mann. The appointment follows a circuit court resolution and aims for fair, expert assessments.

Purdum Alfred Thompson Stoney Creek Township William Miller Union Township Wild Cat Creek Kokomo W. F. Mann Thompson Miller

Gates Christian Church Sunday Services Schedule

Gates Christian Church lists regular services with Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. and a preaching service at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays, plus prayer meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays. Rev. F. W. Wolff is pastor and invites all not affiliated elsewhere.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Socie F. W. Wolff

Baptist Church Sunday Services and Activities Schedule

The notice invites attendance at Sunday School each Sunday at 10:00 a m and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays mornings and evenings. B Y P U meets Sundays at 6:00 p m and a prayer meeting is held Thursdays at 7:00 p m Pastor Allie Stith extends the invitation to all.

M. E. Church Invites All to Sunday Services

The M. E. Church invites the public to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. A Thursday prayer service is held weekly. Everyone is welcome to attend these services. J. F. Edwards, Pastor.

J. F. Edwards

Friends Church Weekly Services and Pastoral Greeting

The notice advertises Sunday Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m led by Pastor Walter W Brown. Evening service at 7 00 p m and Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m precedes the sermon. Worshippers Mellie M Brown listed as pastors.

Post Office Business Report Details Rising Money Orders

Postmaster C. K. Lewis reports a fiscal year rise in postal business with money orders issued 2657 this year versus 2464 last year and totals of 10724.92 versus 10235.33 dollars. Increase noted.

C. K. Lewis

F. and A. M. Lodge Hosts Visitants and Master Degrees

The F. and A. M. Lodge No. 82 held a large meeting Monday evening at their hall. Four candidates received the Master’s degree while visitors from Prairieville, Kempton, Forest, Middle Fork and New London attended. After the ceremonies, speeches followed and at midnight a formal dining was served.

F. & A. M. Lodge Prairieville Kempton Forest Middlefork New London

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