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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
1
Vacation closure follows high school graduation with remarks by State Supt Robert J Aley on the weight of a man. Eighth grade graduates, diplomas by County Supt E 12 Robey, dictionary to top pupil Miss Mary Mitchell. Alumni social at Town Hall, and various visits and visits from area residents and nearby towns.
Phebe Ann Fry born October 12 1822 Harrison Ohio died May 6 1909 Rush County Indiana after long illness. Survived by husband Luke Fry and ten children James H John T Woodson Laura Larissa Samuel Norman Arthur and Anos. She joined Little Flatrock Church in 1843 and remained active in Primitive Baptist faith. Vividly remembered for piety charity and steadfast hope in Jesus.
Decoration week begins Sunday evening May 23 with a memorial sermon at the M E church by Rev. Graham. On May 30 the G A R Boys will travel to Prairieville to decorate graves of their comrades and honor fallen soldiers.
Monday morning the G A R Boys will assemble here and travel to New London to assist in Decoration services. In the afternoon services will be held locally. The speaker is not yet chosen, with further announcements to follow.
The semi annual gathering of Sunday Schools met at the Disciples church Sunday afternoon with good attendance and an excellent program. Mrs Milton Cox filled the missing speaker role, the Whitesell Orchestra provided music, and readers John Cox and Irvin Middleton delivered recitations. Rev Frank Lawson spoke on the Teacher's Training Class movement. C K Brant was elected township president and Miss Nora Carter named secretary.
Adam Ridenour of Forest visited town today while Ross Hodson and Karl Sims conducted business in Roxomo Thursday evening. Richard Nash, former publisher of the Russiaville Observer, was fatally burned in a gasoline explosion at his Columbia Washington office.
Family expresses sincere thanks to all friends for visits and kindness during the prolonged illness and after the death of Phoaba Ann Fry. The support during the funeral is gratefully acknowledged.
Misses Gladys Gifford and Abbie Bishop visited Roxamo Thursday evening, sharing social time with locals.
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