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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
A local newspaper note credits George L. Woody as editor and publisher and records the issue being mailed as second class matter at Russiaville post office.
Pearl Johnson visits forest Saturday night and Miss Elsie Long stays with a Russiaville friend. Kokomo events include John W. Kern reception and Mrs Woody’s studio, with several regional visitors listed. Local business notices promote Man Zan Pile Remedy and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with coal and livery services mentioned.
A Diplomatic Dip adds life to garments though shade may change. It will make old articles look new and impress friends. We do cleaning pressing and dyeing in box agh manner and are prompt in executing all orders. No prices lower than ours for quality work.
Good Jump Coal for Threshing costs 2.75 per ton at Russiggville Lumber and Coal Co. The Observer reports the newsroom welcomes John Wright as a new staff member amid changes in operations.
Band concert Saturday night. Will Cox on vacation this week. Will Glick Roy Kemp visited Kokomo Sunday. Eduard Sims and Kemp also visited Kokomo Sunday. Ses Ball Park hosts a Russiaville vs Kokomo Cubs game Sunday. Gifford couple attended Cloverdale lecture Tuesday night. Don McCreary and Oscar Brockus visited Kokomo Sunday night. A C Merrick spends week at home with Henry Zehring, recently nursed in Frankfort.
J. W. Shannon reports Burbank and Abundance plums now ready for market from his farm one mile north and one mile east of Russia ville Indiana.
The M E Church invites attendance with Sunday preaching at 7 30 pm and a second quarterly meeting starting August 2. Rev Samuel Barrow will preach and administer the sacraments. Dr Cissel preaches August 4 at 10 am and leads quarterly conference business. Also notes residents and local purchases.
The Twentieth Century Club held its third annual reunion at Miss Daisy Bishop’s home with a large lawn setup, dinner, and socializing. Attendees included Mesdames Eikenberry Pollock Hart Miller Woody Gifford and Misses Enid Maris Woody Daisy Bishop, with out of town guests from Kokomo Frankfort and others sending regrets. Penny Pictures are offered at 25c at Marg Floyd Carl Eikenberry and Mrs Woody’s Picture Gallery near Wadman’s Store.
Miss Iva Hatfield of Forest was a guest of Mr and Mrs Davis last week, sharing time at their home and social visits.
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