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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

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Church Notices and Sunday Services Schedule

Church rates and times listed for Sunday School at 9 45 a m Junior League meets Thursdays at 4 pm Preaching service Sunday evening at 730 pm Invitation to all to attend J Francis Lutey Pastor.

Christian Church Weekly Services and Activities Outline

The church lists regular services and programs led by Pastor A. A. Honeywell. Preaching on the second and fourth Sunday each month with Sunday School every Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Prayer meetings Thursday evening and a teacher training class Tuesday evening.

Ev. Ry Ocoe Sory Treinone A. A. Honeywell

Baptist Church Sets Monthly Lora’s Day Observances

The Baptists announce Lora’s Day on the first and third Sundays each month. Sunday School begins at 10:00 AM, a Young People’s meeting at 6:00 PM, and a prayer meeting every Thursday led by Pastor Rev. T. T. Minnis.

Tf. T. Minnis

Pension Claim Blanks Available To Applicants

Martin A. Morrison M C distributes pension application blanks under the May 11 1912 act to service members seeking increase. Blanks are at the observer office and will be furnished vacant. Timely filing speeds processing and receipt of the raise.

Martin A. Morrison M. C Observer Office

Sunken forest uncovered off South Pembretshire coast

A prehistoric forest exposed by heavy seas along the South Pembretshire coast in England. Encrusted trunks and black rocks lie in place of former yellow sand, suggesting ancient land cover and a massive landslide that buried a forest and later reburied by sand.

Pembretshire England

Shanghai Notes and Local Happenings

Several attended airship events in Kokomo last Saturday while Grandma Hanson and Miss Marie Hobson visit relatives in Marion and Fairmount. Residents discuss crop pests, aging, and rumors of an interurban line, with farmers gradually embracing autos as a daily necessity.

Grandma Hanson Marie Hobson Marion and Fairmount

Porch Party by Thimble Club Delights Local Guests

The Thimble club hosted a porch party at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eikedberry’s home. Miss Blanch Holman of Tipton provided music as sixty guests enjoyed contests and a two course picnic luncheon with miniature flag favors. Out of town guests included Mrs. J. W. Blue, Mrs. Mary Garside, Mrs. Harry Wright, and Mrs. C. W. Hinkle.

Thimble Club Carl Eikedberry Nellie Oilar I’ Imble Club J. W. Blue van Buren Mary Ga

Subscriber credit rule tightens observer policy

The Third Assistant Postmaster General in Washington informs the Observer that the rule on extending credit to subscribers must be followed strictly. If a subscription is more than one year in arrears, the paper must be stopped or extra postage paid, unless an arrangement is made.

Washington, D. C The Observer

Sixth Kokomo Chautauqua Assembly Opens July 5

The sixth Kokomo Chautauqua Assembly runs July 5 to 14 with classes in basketry domestic science and more. Notable guests include former Illinois governor Richard Yates and judge George D. Alden, plus fine acts like Ralph Pariette and the Hussars. About 800 Kokomo and 250 out-of-town tickets sold with a $1.50 price. Tent rentals remain available for opening day camp life.

Ralph Tudor Earl Elliott Maude Blair Smissen Bradley Polytechnic Institute of Peoria Ilinois C. L S. C. Department Meddie Hamilton Arthur F. Ewert Carrolton Samuel Ralston Chautauqua Reading Circle Ralph Pariette Chautauqua Adrian M. Newens Harrell the Geat Ned Woodman The Hussars Castle Square Lewis Company Webrman Brewster and Roper Winona

Bids Sought for School Frescoing in Russiaville Building

Notice to contractors invites sealed bids at the Trustee of Honey Creek township office until noon July 1 1912 for frescoing seven Russiaville school rooms. Bids priced per square yard. W H Quakenbueh Trustee.

Honey Creek Township Russiaville W. H. Quakenbueh

M. E. Church Reopened After Refresco and Plaster

The M E church has been partly replastered and refreshed and is ready for use. Services announced include Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m with no evening sermon. Come out and attend these services.

M. E

Auto kills two children in Russiaville incident

Dr. A. H. Miller of Russiaville Ind. struck two children at Central avenue and Sixteenth street yesterday. Aline Clements 9 of 1635 Park avenue was killed and Helen Cross 8 of St. Louis injured. Miller arrested on manslaughter charges after witnesses questioned speed and warned that the auto ran over the Clements girl. Clements died thirty minutes after the crash. Miller posted bond and remained jailed until secured.

A. H. Miller Russiaville Ind Central Avenue Sixteenth Street Miller Aline Clements Par& Avenue Helen Cross St. Louis Chhildren Charles Cross Helen Dr. Miller Clements Indianapolis Star

Indian Herb Event Plans in Russiaville July Fourth Weekend

The Indian Herb max will be held in Russiaville on July 4 and July 5, featuring activities and community gathering. Local organizers expect participation from residents and visitors.

Russiaville

Obituary of Mary Eilen Crostway

Mary Eilen Crostway born March 5 1888 in Harrison county Kentucky married to David Meixinger August 29 1855. Survived by five children and many grandchildren. Died June 15 1912 aged 74 years 3 months 10 days. Active Christian church member in several Indiana towns.

Mary Eilen Crostway Harrison County Kentucky David Meixinger Clinton County Christian Church Russiaville West Point Church

Thanks to neighbors for help during illness and death

The family expresses gratitude to neighbors for kind assistance during the illness and death of their mother Lige Pearson and wife Leonard Aichinney and wife Joan Guy old wife Clupple and wife.

Lige Pearson Leonard Aichinney Joan Guy Clupple

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