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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
Eli Hobson of Rossville and several others were seen in Russiaville Kokomo and nearby towns Monday. The report notes multiple visitors including Walter Dabe and wife in Kokomo and George L. Woody in Greer town Saturday evening.
Ella B Hodson Graham wife of Charles Graham daughter of Hiram and Martha Hodson born April 9 1866 died May 5 1916 at age 50 after a long illness. She and Charles Graham married December 23 1883 and had eight children Pearl Ena Olive Russell Martha Lester Cheater Loyd. She joined Separate Baptist then Disciples of Christ and later Baptist church in Russiaville. She was a charter member of Rachel Rebekah Lodge 337 I O O F and a member of Russiaville Chapter 130 O E S. Survived by husband eight children two grandchildren four brothers one sister and mother after living in this community most of life. Four years ago the family moved to Rennville Minnesota and returned shortly before her death.
We express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors friends lodges and church for flowers and kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks to the choir for comforting songs and to the ministers for support and prayers.
Condolences extend to C S Graham and Family following the burial of their beloved wife and mother. The community laments the loss and shares memories and support during this time of mourning.
Grandma Morris pioneer lady died Tuesday evening at her home near Shanghai from age related illness. Funeral set for 2 PM at Russiaville Methodist Episcopal Church. Indiana Daily Student features three Floyd Marshall articles from Russiaville praising his budding journalism career.
Miss Ruth Cox daughter of W D Cox and wife of Kokomo formerly Russiaville weds Stanley Showalter yesterday evening in Kokomo in a formal marriage ceremony.
The Mite Box opening of the Woman's Flame Missionary Society at the Russiaville Methodist Church took place last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Everett McCoy's home. Members from the West Middleton group attended. After a short program the mite boxes were opened revealing a total of thirty dollars.
The 100 club women started a district cleanup and faced a slow start from obstructive teams and wagons but finished with commendation. Residents praise their nerve and grit for raking, shoveling, and brooming back yards streets and alleys, hoping to maintain cleanliness.
The church lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. Preaching at 7:00 p.m. First and third Sundays. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. All unaffiliated urged to attend. Rev. F. W. Wolff, Pastor.
The notice lists weekly events led by Pastor Allie Stith including Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. preaching on the second and fourth Sundays, B Y Be each Sunday at 6:00 p.m., and a revel meeting Thursday evening at 7:00 o'clock inviting attendance.
Ik Church invites the public to Sunday School at 10:00 a m. and preaching service at 7:00 p m. Thursday prayer meeting is held weekly. Everyone is welcome to attend these services. J F Edwards Pastor.
The notice lists Bible school Sundays at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. preaching by Pastor Walter W. Brown. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor Sundays at 6:00 p.m. with preaching at 7:00 p.m. Welcomes readers to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Binley of Kokomo were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warny Whiteman. Marion M. Martin and wife of Kokomo were guests of Jeptha and Mrs. Nay and Mrs. Lola Lee last Sunday.
Bud Fritz and family of Jackson County near Seymour were weekend guests of Morg Floyd and wife.
Mrs Cora Maris, formerly of Ro se iaville, daughter of Mr and Mrs FE W Sherwin, serves as president of the Nevada State Federation of Women's Clubs, a notable distinction. Former Russiaville Tourist Club member, she now resides in Manhattan Nevada.
The article urges readers in Western Howard to route legal notices through their attorney or the county clerk to the Observer for publicity. It emphasizes that notices of administration settlement sale or other legal ads should follow this path to ensure local readership and comply with fixed rates.
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