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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
1
A local column notes visits among the Renfro, Wood, and Wright families in New London and West Middleton last Sunday. Farmers discuss spring delays, Kirgery uses a kerosene tractor, and Dan Rodkey promotes Rawleigh goods. Several residents plan home improvements and new autos. Reverend Claris campaigns for prohibition in the 9th district.
Last Friday the High School Alumni Association met at the Masonic building after the Commencement exercises at the M. E. Church. Sixty eight tickets sold, reports say it was the most enjoyable meeting yet with a fine supper and decorations. Officers elected include William Glick as President Celia Johnson as Secretary and Fred Waters as Treasurer. The annual meeting time was moved to the Christmas holidays and remarks by new President Glick and others capped a pleasant midnight finish.
Speed squint specialist Louis Chevrolet came to the United States in 1908 as a mechanician with Victor Hemery. He rose to fame as a race driver and engineer, renowned for his eyes and goggles, and prepares to race a Frontenac of his own design in the Sixth International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis.
A quirky dialogue on etiquette for phone users and operators. The piece ends with a street construction update noting progress on East Main Street with curbing in place and sewer drains cut under supervisor Oliver Evans.
A business visitor spent yesterday evening in Kokomo, meeting local officials and discussing potential opportunities for investment and collaboration. No further details were provided.
Miss Lucy Hollingsworth hosted a country gathering with Florence Bishop Irene Brubaker Nellie Newlin Ruth Chambers Mabel Swein Edith Runk and Velma Stout. Afternoon visits to Mr and Mrs Ben Lawson preceded returning to the Hollingsworth home for refreshments. The group enjoyed the outing.
L C Gifford former Russian villeman becomes sole owner and manager of the Daily Democrat at Seymour Indiana He is noted as a well known editor in Howard County and Kokomo and promises a bright newsy paper for readers in the dispatch style of Kokomo.
The Christian Church announces Sunday services led by Rev. F. W. Wolff with Bible School at 10:00 a. m. Communion and preaching at 11:00 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p. m. and preaching at 7:00 p. m. on first and third Sundays. A prayer meeting is held Thursday evenings. All non affiliated parishioners urged to attend.
The Baptist Church invites attendance for Sunday School each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays both morning and evening. The Y P U meets Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Allie Stith is the pastor.
Mr. E Church invites all not in another school to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and a preaching service each Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. A prayer service is held every Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome to attend. J. Edwards, Pastor.
The notice invites readers to attend Friends Church with Bible school at 9 45 a m and Sunday worship at 11 00 a m preached by the pastor Walter W Brown. Evening services are at 7 00 p m with Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m followed by another sermon.
Mrs. Davis led the Sun day School class Monday evening in honor of Miss Henley and Miss Riggs. Despite bad weather a goodly number attended. They enjoyed games and music with light refreshments served.
The Dorcas Society met at the home of Mrs Orpha Davis Tuesday afternoon with good attendance. After the business portion, Mrs Sherwin gave an engaging reading titled The Robin. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Dunns home.
A newspaper notice urges readers to direct legal ads to the Observer, highlighting that advertising rates are fixed by law and that publishing ensures publicity while supporting local press. It emphasizes notices of administration, settlement, sale, or other legal matters should be run through the Observer for visibility.
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