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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
5
Local notes list residents and visitors in Kokomo and surrounding towns including Theo Ratcliff Edgar Wilson Mrs George Gordon Mrs Earl Marsh Laben Johnson George L Weeody and many others with movements to Cicero Frankfort Lafayette Russiaville and Greentown. Raspberry plants for sale are noted by S W Hollingsworth.
The piece argues that ignorance prejudice and selfishness enslave people by narrowing horizons and harming growth. A pure heart brings freedom from internal bondage and guides action along right and duty, offering true liberty beyond material constraints.
Harvey Herrick holder of the world road race record will race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes next Memorial Day. He has not raced in the east before and will drive one of Case’s new six cylinder racing cars as a Case team member.
Experts forecast the 1911 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will break the 1910 record. Promoters raised the purse to 350000 and limit entries to thirty, with cars required to average 75 mph in a full lap. RR Harroun predicts speeds will exceed last year’s marks, drawing massive public interest and a strong field by May.
Donald Mills of the Ruasiaville schools has not missed a day nor been tardy in three years. The achievement is described as remarkable and matched by only a few.
Rev. A A Honeywell of Atlanta Ind spent a few days here this week and preached at the Christian church night with the view to becoming the pastor. Miss Elizabeth Baker of Anderson who has been teaching school at West Middleton this winter visited the Misses Anna and Mabel Clark and Mrs Wesley Mavity the first of the week.
Mrs. Charles Arnold and daughter Leon were in Kokomo Monday. Miss Bessie Dow of Middlefork spent the day in town visiting friends.
Mrs George Kinder and her son Russell came to Kokomo for a short visit, staying at local hotels and visiting friends in the city. Their trip included a tour of downtown shops and a luncheon at a local restaurant.
Mrs Elvin Clark arrived Wednesday to join her husband who has been here some time. They will go to housekeeping in the Sarah McAninch property on North Union street. They are from Tennessee.
Charles D Hodson and Mrs Clara M Hodson of Russiaville were wed at eleven In the county clerk office. The Rev James A Sprague performed the ceremony. The groom is the brother of the bride’s late husband and the couple will reside in Russiaville.
The Sans Souci club met Wednesday at Mrs. O D Jeter’s Liberty street home with good attendance and several guests. One new member was added. The social group of the Pythian Sisters was praised for the meeting. A two course luncheon was served. The two weeks hence will be at Mrs. Everett McCoy’s home with all members expected.
Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff, famed Pacific coast racer, will compete in the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. He will drive a ninety horse power Fiat in a field of thirty starters. he previously crashed mid race while near the lead in the last event.
The piece highlights Wilcox of the National Racing team as a standout in the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day. It notes the race faces and goggles obscure drivers’ features while praising Wilcox’s speed gaze and records among rivals Don Herr and Charley Merz. Fifteen entries are listed for the race.
Ralph dePalma will race the Mercedes at the Memorial Day Sweepstakes on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway dirt track. The 90 horsepower privately owned car, owned by B. J. Schroeder of New York, has a 6.1 inch bore and 7.1 inch stroke, 683 cubic inches displacement, near the eligibility limit. DePalma spurned other offers to drive different makes, choosing the Mercedes as one of the swiftest creations from the Labourd German factory.
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