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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

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Local residents and visitors listed in Kokomo area social notes

May or may not interest Ed Weigel visited Monticello last Sunday. Capt Harry Stewart of Koko mo was in town Monday. A C Merrick visiting S B Merrick and family in Chicago. Hart Kinder will take horses to Logansport late this week. Sam Sims improving slowly and invites visits. Mr and Mrs Clem Maxwell attended Christian Science services in Kokomo last Sunday. Oberlin Ward and wife visited Mrs Ward's parents E and Mrs Waters Sunday. Tracy Hollingsworth, wife and son Robert visiting Kokomo relatives Sunday. Mrs Mary Reagan of Carmel guest of daughter Mrs L W Stout Sunday. Miss Corinne Stout went to Thornton Wednesday for annual high school commencement. Rev R V Saylors and wife attended state Christian churches convention in Kokomo this week. J Ord and Mrs Fortner and son Dayton, and Mrs Lou Fortner dined with Orval and Mrs Hollingsworth near Forest.

Mrs Alva Cunningham Visits Winchester Friends

Mrs Alva Cunningham of Winchester Indiana is visiting relatives and friends in the city, staying for a period and sharing social visits with locals.

Alva Cunningham Winchester Indiana

Coppock and Jones Visited North of Ruagsiaville

Arba Coppock of Tipton visited with his brother in law Frank Jones north of Ruagsiaville last week according to local notes.

Arba Coppock Tipton Frank Jones Ruagsiaville

Allison Couple Visit Indianapolis for Grand Lodge I O O F

C H Allison and his wife traveled to Indianapolis this week to attend the Grand Lodge of the I O O F and visit relatives.

C. H. Allison Indianapolis Grand Lodge I. 0. O. F

Mrs Julia Hamilton Attends Rebekah Assembly in Indianapolis

Mrs Julia Hamilton served as a representative to the Rebekah Assembly held in Indianapolis on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Julia Hamilton Indianapolis

I C C F Grand Lodge Attended by Ratcliff and Woody

O L Ratcliff and Geo L Woody attended the I C C F Grand Lodge session in Indianapolis on Wednesday and Thursday.

O. L. Ratcliff Geo. L Woody Indianapolis

Kokomo Visitors Call On Mrs Morris and Florence

Mrs Will Long and her daughter Frances of Kokomo visited Mrs A W Morris and her daughter Florence on Thursday of last week in a brief social call full of cordial chatter.

Will Long Frances Kokomo A. W. Morris Florence

Cement sidewalk added in front of Gordon Block

A new cement sidewalk was laid in front of the Gordon Block, enhancing the appearance of that town area and adding to its charm.

Gordon

Visited by Merrick Residents and Guests

The visitors yesterday included Wm. Monroe and wife Ancel Scott and wife and son along with Virgil Parker and wife. A. C. Merrick had dinner at the farm and was at home.

A. C. Merrick Wm. Monroe Ancel Scott Virgil Parker A. C

Glass breaks force third pane for Wadman store window

The second large plate glass for the west window of the C. S. Wadman store room arrived broken, requiring a third pane. R. P. Covall is relocating his family to Kokomo this week after purchasing property, and the community regrets losing this good family.

C. S. Wadman R. P. Covall Kokomo

Paul Curry Visits Rank Jones After Enlistment

Paul Curry formerly a Lake Erie yard conductor at Tipton who enlisted for the war last week visited rank Jones who lives north of town in the latter part of the week.

Paul Curry Lake Erie Yard Tipton Rank Jones

New Zealand Red Hares Shine at Indianapolis Show

Donald Mills displays New Zealand red hares at the Indianapolis Pet Stock Show this week and has earned several ribbons amid strong competition from fellow exhibitors.

Donald Mills Indianapolis

Tourist Club Meets on Year End Banquet and Plans

The Tourist Club held its Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Miller presiding for the final session of the year. Members shared farewell sentiments and heard a piano duet by Mesdames Hart and Miller. A banquet for husbands and a July picnic were proposed, along with a Clean Up Day.

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Clean Up Day Set by Town Clubs in Russiaville

May 3 24 and 23 identified as Clean Up Days by local clubs in Russiaville. Residents must prepare rubbish in barrels or boxes or large heaps in alleys or streets for wagons. Do not haul away ashes papers old clothes or burnable yard items.

Russiaville

K. The Observer's New Serial Opens a Quiet Mystery

Mary Roberts Rhinehart launches K a new serial in which K Le Moyne a peculiar visitor moves into Sidney Page's home with her mother. Dr Max a skilled surgeon befriends him and mutual secrets unfold as Sidney pursues nursing and a hospital romance. Le Moyne a mysterious figure promises a turning point when Max is gravely wounded and Le Moyne must operate to save him.

Mary Roberts Rhinehart K. LeMoyne Sidney Page Max LeNoyne Sidney Dr Max McMoyne Couatry

Church Invites All to Sunday School and Services

M E Church invites all not members of the Sunday School to attend at 10:00 a m. The preaching service is each Sunday evening at 7 p m and a prayer meeting is held every Thursday. All are welcome. Pastor F Edwards signs the notice.

Sone

Christian Church Bible School and Services

Sunday schedule lists Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11:00. Evening program at 6:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Preaching on the first and third Sundays. Thursday 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting. Pastor R. V. Saylor.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Society R. V. Saylor

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule Promotes Services

The church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday, preaching on the second and fourth Sundays, B Y P U meets Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m., and a prayer meeting on Thursday evenings at 7:00 o'clock. An invitation to participate is extended.

Friends Church Service Times and Pastors Welcome

The notice announces Bible School at 9 45 a m on Sundays, preaching at 11 a m by pastors Walter W Brown and Mellie Brown, and evening services at 7 p m with Christian Endeavor at 5 p m and 6 p m. It warmly invites all to attend.

Christian Endeavor Ratvicos Walter W. Brown Mellie Brown

San Souci Needle Art Club meeting notes

The San Souci Needle Art Club gathered at Mrs. Lambertson’s home on Wednesday afternoon with a good turnout. Guests Mrs. Jake Kanabie and her daughter attended. two weeks later the group will meet with Mrs. Maude McCoy on May 80.

San Souci Needle Art Club Lambertson Maude McCoy Jake Kanabie O. D, Jeter

Notice on Stud Book Collections by Wilson and Heflin

Charles Wilson and James Heflin place their stud books and accounts in the hands of D. G. Ripenova for collection. Those with colts should call at the office to adjust the matter.

Charles Wilson James Heflin

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Oxfords Wumree Raabe Russiaville Lumber & Coal CO GLOBE Newlin, Long & CO Story Ed Weigel Monticello Harry Stewart S. B. Merrick and Chicago Hart & Kinder Logansport Sam Sims Clem Maxwell Oberlin Ward Tracy Hollingsworth Robert Mary Reagan Carmel L. W. Stout Corinne Stout Thornton R. V.saylors State Convention of Christian Churches J. Ord Sir Chane Newrzeper Spregy Observer’s M. E. Church F. Edwards Christian Church Friends Church The San Souci D. G. Ripenova J. E. Kanable Penson Amon
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