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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

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Death of David Unger a Clin ton farmer dies at Frankfort

David Unger a well known retired farmer of Clinton County died at his Frankfort home on Tuesday after a two month illness. He farmed near Middlefork, owned a large property, once ran the Russiaville elevator, and was born September 23 1855 in Howard County. He married Sarah Eikenberry in 1883 and is survived by a son and four brothers. Funeral held at Middlefork Baptist Church with burial in Sims Cemetery.

David Unger Clinton Feounty Frankfort Mr. Unger Middlefork Russiaville Howard County George W Elmira Unger Sarah M. Eiikenberry Manson Unger Baptist Church Masonic Lodge Middlefork Baptist Church Tedford Sims Cemetery

Kokomo Tribune Reporters In Russiaville Tuesday

J A Kautz Perry Lynch and Ed Sanders of the Kokomo Tribune were in Russiaville Tuesday afternoon.

J. A. Kautz Perry Lynch Ed Sanders The Kokomo Tribune Russiaville

Mrs Middleton Visits Kin Near Westfield Then West Middleton Event

Mrs Malinda Middleton visits relatives near Westfield this week. A large crowd is expected at the West Middleton commencement this evening.

Malinda Middleton Westfield West Middleton

Wrights Visit Kokomo Parents Last Week

Isaac Wright and daughter Mary of Kokomo visited Isaac’s parents last week, sharing time and family greetings.

Isaac Wright Mary Kokomo

Welfare Chautauqua Planned in Rus­siaville for August

A meeting Friday night aims to finalize the Welfare Chautauqua to be held in Russellville on August 28 29 and 30 under joint management by local businessmen and the Community Welfare League of Indianapolis. The three day program offers six sessions with Barnum's Band as a notable attraction and features similar in quality to standard five and seven day Chautauquas but condensed into three days.

Russiaville Wll Barnum

Chautauqua Supports Howard Barnum Leadershi p Program

The Chautauqua project features Howard Barnum a noted violin soloist and band leader who has appeared in major cities and on the Mother Chautauqua program. Lecturers include Lida Wiggins famed as the Jane Addams of Springfield Ohio and a globe trotting question lecturer.

Howard Barnum Barnum Lida Wiggins Jane Addams Springfield Ohio

Social Notes From West Middleton and Nearby Areas

Miss Charlotte McCool of West Middleton visited Russia ville on Thursday. Rev Simmonds and wife left Wednesday to visit daughter Mrs Clara Philputt in Zedda Ind. Mrs Buelah Shepherd of Buffalo NY visiting her parents Mitch and Mrs McDaniel and relatives. Mr and Mrs J E Waters and daughter Helen and Mr and Mrs Fred Waters motored to Fort Benjamin Harrison on Monday.

Charlotte McCool West Middleton Russiaville Rev. Simmonds Clara Philputt Zedda Ind Buelah Shephard Buffalo, N. Y Mitch McDaniel J. E. Waters Helen Fred Waters Fort Benjamin Harrison

Doctor Oilar Recovers From Appendix Operation

Dr A L Oilar is recovering at Good Samaritan Hospital after an appendectomy performed Monday.

A. L. Oilar

Local couples guests at Waddell home Sunday

Gus Mendenhall and wife of Frankfort and Byron Mowry and wife of Forest were the guests of W.H. Waddell and wife Sunday.

Gus Mendenhall Frankfort Byron Mowry Forest W.H. Waddell

Mrs Ina Hall and family visit Oakland and Kokomo guests

Mrs Ina Hall and children from Kokomo and Mrs Virgil Parker and Mrs Ancil Scott with son of Oakland visited A C Merrick and wife on Wednesday in a regional social gathering.

Ina Hall Kokomo Virgil Parker Ancil Scott Oakland A. C. Merrick

Cleveland man returns with injured mother after fall

Fred Abbot of Cleveland, Ohio, was summoned Monday by his mother Mrs. Susan Windigler, who was hurt in a fall sometime earlier. She accompanied him home and will stay until she has fully recovered.

Fred Abbot Cleveland, O Susan Windigler

Registration Reminder for Last Minute Voters

The message urges people to register to vote and warns that delaying can cost them their ballot. It notes many postpone until the last minute and stresses personal responsibility for not losing one's vote.

Welcome Reception for Pastor and Wife at Local Church

Church members held a welcome reception for the pastor's new wife with a short program and punch. On Friday evening they gathered in the basement with refreshments then went to Rev. Saylor's home for a pound party, all gratefully received by the minister and wife.

The Christian Church Saylor

Dorcas Society Members Host Evening at East Main Home

Mrs. Frank Gifford with Miss Esther Gifford led a Dorcas Society gathering Tuesday evening at their East Main street residence. A large turnout of members and visitors included Mrs. Cora Maris of Manhattan Nevada whose humorous reading was well received.

Frank Gifford Esther Gifford Dorcas Society East Main Street Cora Maris Manhattan Nevada

Sunday Church Schedule Announced by Pastor Edwards

Sunday School at 10:00 a m invites all not enrolled in a Qiner school. Preaching Service each Sunday evening at 7 p m. Prayer service every Thursday evening at 7 p m. Everyone is invited to these services. J F Edwards Pastor.

Qiner School

Bible School and Services at Christian Church

Bible School Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Communion and Preaching 11:00. Evening services at 6:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6:00 p.m. and Preaching 7:00 p.m. First and Third Sundays. Prayer Meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Pastor R. V. Saylor.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Society R. V. Saylor

Baptist Church Service Schedule

Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Preaching on the second and fourth Sundays both morning and evening. B Y P U meets Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to these services.

Friends Church Services Schedule

The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 a m Sunday, preaching by Pastor Walter W Brown and Mellie M Brown, Christian Endeavor sessions at 5 00 p m and 6 00 p m, with a final sermon at 7 00 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Kokomo Visitors Include Heflin and Stroud Family

Cloyd Heflin of Kokomo visited old friends Sunday. Earl Stroud with his wife and son were guests of Uncle Jim Pavey and wife. Cement blocks are being laid in the basement of the Eikenberry building.

Cloyd Heflin Kokomo Earl Stroud Jim Pavey Sunday Eikenberry

Children day services planned at M. FE. church

Sunday evening services will be held at the M. FE. church for Children’s Day observances.

M. FE

Amos Michaels and wife visit relatives Saturday evening

Amos Michaels and his wife from near Michigantown were guests of relatives for a Saturday evening visit at a local home.

Amos Michaels Michigantown

Mrs Thomas Kenworthy Travels to Cleveland for Month Visit

Mrs Thomas Kenworthy left Sunday for a month long visit with her son David and family in Cleveland Ohio.

Thomas Kenworthy David Cleveland

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. S. Wadman Eywawe Sey Poucre House Russiaville Lumber & Coal CO Cochran Bros’ Bakery Indiana Kent Realty Cony City and Farm Loans Pioneer Drug Store Story Frank Fortner Improved Order of Red Men M. E. Church C. H. Allison Freeman Henry Oilar Younkin Restaurant Eikenberry Sale C. C. Eikenberry Wallace Stout Carmel Chautauqua News ALL Russiaville Church J. F. Edwards Friends Church Christian Endeavor Walter W. Brown Mellie M. Brown J. E. Kanable Ainea Abe Abe
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