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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
Postmaster C K Lewis spent Monday in Kokomo. Al Hudson also visited Kokomo Monday to contribute to the county treasury. John McDaniel and his wife from New London were Kokomo visitors Monday.
Chas. B. Talbert was a Koko mo visitor Monday. S. S. Richards, of Los Angeles, California, is back in old Howard county looking after some business interests and visiting relatives.
Frank Ristine of the Observer interviewed Fred O'Banion and Fariyt Tiptensi for the day, recording remarks and exchange on current events.
The county conscription boards are named and must register all men of military age. Harrison township lists M. H. Ramsayer and John W. Dean as precinct officers. Monroe township designates Cary Rich and W. Frank Miller for its two precincts. Tracey Hollingsworth and Alfred S. Thompson serve first and second precincts in the county’s first township.
Mrs. Mattie Tucker age 55 widow of R C Tucker died Saturday after a nine week illness. She lived near New London Monroe township most her life and leaves husband two sons Irvin C Barker and Russell Barker two daughters Mary and Letha and three brothers Eli Rich Isaac Rich Edmund Rich. Funeral at Friends church New London conducted by Rev G I Phillips with burial in New London cemetery. Born December 26 1862 she moved to Thorntown at seven and later married Daniel Barker then My Tucker.
The grand jury was summoned to report at 9 o clock Wednesday to investigate the killing of Daniel Crume by his brother Spencer Crume. Prosecutor Bock said no other matters would be expected, though the jury may inquire if needed. Jurors listed include William Moore, Joseph Brunk, Lawrence Smith, John Trott, Abner Barber, and Heber Pollock. Later the panel returned with a murder in the first degree charge against Spencer Crume.
Mrs. Floyd Stout Mrs Mamie Opal Reed and Edna Shannon provided music at the Russiaville high school graduating class baccalaureate service on Sunday evening.
County Superintendent Hatsou will attend the tonight commencement exercises and travel to New London for tomorrow night’s event.
Dr Shoat and Koko Moa have visited their old friend Rev Simmonds several times during his sickness renewing a long standing friendship and offering support.
Mrs. Mary A. Francis suffers a severe lumbago attack at her home on N Union Street. Local medical aid is being rendered as neighbors report the incident.
Dunn has joined the army and departed to Fort Wayne to report for duty, marking his entry into military service and the start of active duty obligations.
Mrs Mary Jones of Toledo Ohio is the guest of Mrs Vet Hamilton, enjoying a social visit.
D. J. C. Hartspent spent Wednesday in Lovansport with activity noted in local records.
A wedding with bright charm took place at the Main Street M E church in Kokomo as Elizabeth Albright wed Rev. Raymond V. Johnson. The ceremony featured a full ring service, organ music, and attendance from family and friends across Indiana. The couple plans to reside in Milford where the groom serves as pastor.
Mrs E M Duddy appointed policewoman of Kokomo by Mayor Stidger. Took office May 1 at 65 dollars a month for first year. Well known in Kokomo former newspaper worker deputy county recorder former nurse at Howe Military Academy Howe Ind born in England.
Sunday School begins at 10:00 a m with an invitation to nonmembers. Preaching service each Sunday evening at 7 p m and a Thursday prayer service. All are invited to join these services under Pastor J F Edwards.
The Christian Church announces Bible School Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Communion and Preaching at 2:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. Preaching at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Pastor R. V. Saylor.
The Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday School every Sunday at 18 00 and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays mornings and evenings. B Y P U meets each Sunday evening at 6 00 and a prayer meeting is held Thursday evenings at 7 00.
Church notices outline Bible School at 9 45 each Sunday, 11 a m worship, 7 p m evening service. Pastors Walter W Brown and Mellie M Brown lead. Intermediate Christian Endeavor groups meet Sunday evenings. services address local guidance and common faith.
The Russiaville Queen Esthers held its regular April meeting with West Middleton Queen Esthers and Mrs. R. C. Kincaid, president of the Home Missionary Society as guests. After business, a pleasant program followed and refreshments in chosen colors featured a white pennant bearing the red initials R Q E.
County Auditor Benson said by Monday evening over 2,200 mortgage exemptions were on record, surpassing last year by at least 300. At close of business Saturday 1,284 exemptions were on file.
A large crowd gathered Sunday evening at the M. E. church where Rev. W. B. Freeland of Kokomo delivered an excellent address. Music was provided by the Ladies' Quartet of the Friends church in Kokomo.
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