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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
1
The Russiaville Observer features a critical response to GW Ammon's unsigned article about local temperance issues. It questions his motives and notes Ammon’s admission of authorship while defending the paper’s stance. It urges readers to consult Ammon for details and emphasizes ongoing community fraternal ties.
The graduating exercises will be held Thursday night May 16 at 8 o clock in the Christian Church. Program includes Piano Duet by Mrs. Cox, orations by Earl Eikenberry and Laura Smith, recitation by Lillian Cline, solo by Mrs. J R Hawkins, class address by Supt R A Ove, diplomas presented by Co Supt J E Roby, and benediction by Rev W P Tedford.
G A R at Logansport invites members and guests for the state encampment on May 15 to 17. The city with 18 000 to 19 000 people features electric light water works and Spenc er Park. Rail tickets are one cent a mile and lodging and meals are offered at low rates.
The Gospel Temperance Union met at the Christian church last Sunday in an enthusiastic session. The next gathering is set for 415 p.m. Sunday at the M. E. church with a special program and a cordial invitation to all.
Michael Orr died at his home in Russviille on Monday at 4 p.m. after a brief illness. He was frail and could not rally. The funeral was held Wednesday forenoon at Groomesville Baptist Church.
David a Palestine native visiting Mt. Hermon spoke on the Holy lands Monday evening. Freshmen and Sophomores at the high school presented an entertainment featuring Samantha and Josiah Allan as played by Otia Oram and Bob Thomson. Florence Shilling was home with mumps. Gertrude Moon preached at the Quaker church Sunday. Fields day is set for New London. the high school will dismiss in two weeks.
A meditation on the slow passage of time and aging. Miss Grace Vansickle of Bennets Switch visiting grandparents F. M. Duncans this summer. Ernest Duncan of Jackson & Watson bogey and horse dealers of Swayzee reports trade good over Sunday. A telephone line is being built on the pike past J. E. Waters place to Groomsville to improve communication with the world.
Eivery-where. Partners are busy. Fine prospect for fruit. Hi Butler is able to be out again. Considerable corn is being planted. Measles is in Chas, Butler's family. Charley Bryan Sundayed in Russia ville. Adan Ridenour seen on the streets of Kokomo Friday. Thomas Richardson went to Kokomo Friday with a load of junk. John Johnson of Slickpole visited the county seat last week. Miss Maggie Richison staying with Mrs. Frank Brooks. Joshua Carter and daughter went to Kykone Thursday. Hudson Middleton and wife dined with his brother Sam uel in Kokomo Friday. Miss Verna Freeman of near Scheles Ville guest of Misses May Noftsker and Grace Hollingsworth Friday. Elis Middleton of Russiaville and Henry Ripley of Kokomo traveling with Sipe's Lilliputian show. Isaac Bailey's family arrived from Tennessee Friday and moved to Wmn Newby's property near the old toll-gate. Miss Lettie Cooper quite sick with rheumatism. Carter visited his father Friday. Miss Banana Coward staying with Mrs. James Cooper for a few days. Earl Butler driving Sunday the horse ran away and tore up the buggy. Jim Cooper and son Victor left Monday night for Kansas to spend about three weeks with Jim's father and relatives.
Forest is filled with visits and calls as R. E. Mowry M. B. Davis A. E. Betts and others make short trips. Social events include a 45th birthday surprise for Mrs. Tranberger and a successful Epworth League gathering at O. W. Greeson’s. Gentry & Berry buy the Forest drug store and plan moves on Meridan Street.
Locals report visitors including Lemuel Middleton of Kekomo and Extraostee Brown of Monroe Township in town Monday and Tuesday. Dr. Carson of Frankfort repaired his property at the house shared by the Allisons. Sale bills offered at the office with guaranteed savings and free notice through publication. Indianapolis News distribution details clarified by agent E W Sherwin. Bees Cherry Cough Syrup advertised with a baby rescue claim. Kemp endorses Crissam's remedies for chickens and throat ailments.
Wanted a capable reliable person to represent a large financial company with strong reputation. Offers $935 annual salary paid weekly plus $3 daily expense allowance, no commissions. Must be straight bona fide and able to handle expenses weekly. Standard House, 33 Deanborn St. Chicago.
An advertising claim states Dr Ford's Dyspepticide expels the germs of dyspepsia and absolutely cures the disease. It asserts the stomach then furnishes healthy blood for tissue and nerve building, noting the remedy differs from others.
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