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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
Mrs Frank Copier hosted a pleasant Wednesday afternoon for the R R C club with eight members present and Mrs Shilling as guest. A needlework session led to a contest won by Mrs Wright, followed by ice cream cake and gossip.
Henry McQuinn of Forest, previously severely injured when knocked from a car, was able to go out again at the start of the week. He was hospitalized after the incident but has recovered enough to resume limited outdoor activity.
A Shelbyville resident writes from Tipton Indiana alleging Eugene Purtelle ran crooked traction schemes. He claims losses of about 100 dollars and 700 dollars, says Purtelle is jailed in Frankfort, and that he will testify in court with evidence. He traveled to Chicago and Rensselaer to investigate.
Kokomo hosts June 10 and 11 events featuring a county wide automobile parade with hundreds of cars led by a motor-truck band and a cinema capture. Two aeroplane displays from Wright and Columbia aviators promise dips glides and corkscrews amid many athletic events and two nights of fireworks. Admission is ten to twenty cents.
A repeated warning describes how a seemingly harmless fly can transform into a monster bearing disease. It notes one fly can carry over 6,000,000 germs, posing danger to family members and urging immediate action.
A Bates church notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a preaching service next Sunday evening at 7 30 p m. Pastor S F Harter invites everyone to attend.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 A M, a young people's meeting at 6:00 P M, and a Thursday evening prayer meeting.
The notice lists weekly worship times led by Pastor A. A. Hoveywell. Communion and preaching at 11:15 a.m. Bible School at 7:00 p.m. Preaching every second and fourth Sundays. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Indicates all not assisted elsewhere should attend.
The Gettysburg commission urges Indiana veterans planning to attend the anniversary to notify by June 10 to reserve train transport leaving June 28. Bring a G A R post card discharge or pension certificate for ID. state-furnished transport is excluded. Provide certificates for those traveling via the city to be accommodated at the camp. Gettysburg Commission Room 25 State House Indianapolis.
James Carter and James Morris build and add to barns while D W Colchard upgrades with a new roof and addition. Residents travel to Burlington Russiaville and Kokomo last Saturday. Wm Hobson family attend New London services. Mrs Bennett recovering from cancer. Artis Hanson and family visit. Mrs J W Renfro and George go to Kokomo. Howard Crume and kin visit Burlington. Carl Clark hauls stone to Burlington drainage site and considers building on his lot next year. John Renfro installs haying outfit in his barn, plans to use horse power.
Postmaster Sherwin reports Washington has ordered weighing and counting all incoming and outgoing mail on rural routes for thirty days. Data will be sent to Washington to aid statistical records and cost reports for Congress. Rural route costs have risen, making them a financial loss to the postal department.
A reflective piece urging communities to own their image and blame themselves for local faults. It defends the newspaper as a typographic photograph of the town, encouraging residents to shape a better public face rather than blame the editor for negative portrayals.
A weekly band concert in Russiaville will be held Thursday evenings during the summer weather permitting. The event invites the public to enjoy an evening of good music.
The weather bureau predicts above normal heat in the gulf states and near or below normal elsewhere. A Great Lakes disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and thunderstorms Monday in the eastern and southeastern states, followed by fair weather. A second disturbance over the western plateau will move eastward midweek bringing showers and cooler temperatures in the eastern states by week’s end.
The post office approves two stamp book designs. One will hold ninety six 1 cent stamps and the other twenty four 1 cent and twenty four 2 cent stamps. Books sell at 1 cent above face value, yielding last year a government profit of 180000 dollars.
Mrs David Summers died at her home on West Main Street at five o'clock Monday morning. Her funeral was conducted Wednesday at ten o'clock at the Christian church by Rev. Harter of the M E church.
Mrs. Goldie Gaylor of Middlefork died at home on Thursday evening May 28 from blood poisoning after a two week illness. She was about 30, daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Jones. Survived by husband stepson about twelve and two sisters Mrs James Rivers and Mrs Albert Ridnour of Kokomo. Funeral held at Russiaville Christian church with burial in Russiaville cemetery.
Last Monday the Braun Pickering Abstract Co of Kokomo ceased to exist and its place is now filled by the Citizens Abstract Company. George W Freeman formerly of Russiaville is president with Miss Tillie Braum as secretary treasurer. Mr Pickering remains with the firm. This strong firm has members with extensive experience and is located on the north side of the square in the same rooms as the former company.
A children's day service is planned at the M E church this Sunday. A cooperative program has been prepared and all are invited to attend.
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