Sunday School and Service at M. E. Church
Sunday School at 9:45. Preaching next Sunday evening at 7:30. All invited. Signed S. F. Harter, Pastor.
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S. F. Harter
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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
1
Baptist Church Sunday Activities Schedule
Sunday School at 10 00 a m Young people's meeting at 6 00 p m Prayer meeting held each Thursday evening in the Baptist Church calendar.
Christian Church Weekly Service Schedule
Communion service at 10 30 a m preaching service at 11 15 a m Bible School at 7 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting on Thursday preaching every second and fourth Sundays all not affiliated urged to attend A A Honeywell pastor
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Bible School
A. A. Honeywell
Tra Quakenbush Died After Brief Illness At 79
Tra Quakenbush died Thursday May 15 from pneumonia after a brief illness. A Tipton county resident for about 60 years, he married Mary Evans in early adulthood. she died about twelve years ago. Survived by six children and many friends, funeral held Saturday at 10 a.m. at his son's home with burial in Prairieville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Quakenbush
Quakenbush
Tipton County
Russiaville
Mary Evans
John Evas
Howard Quakenbush
Prairieville
Notice to Clean Alleys and Dispose of Rubbish
Public notice urges residents to tidy alleys and properly dispose of tin cans ash piles and all wastes at their property. Dr A H Miller Deputy Health Commissioner notes completion is prudent to avoid embarrassment and ensure proper waste provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Miller
County Board of Review Set to Convene in June
County Auditor E. B. Swift issued the formal call for the Howard county board of tax review to meet June 2 in the county commissioners board room. The thirty day sessions will cover assessment, tax pay and equalization, hearing complaints and making changes as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board OF Review
E. B. Swift
Howard County Board of Tax Review
Grand Army Reunion Opens in Indianapolis Members Arrive
The Grand Army of the Republic Indiana Department begins its annual reunion in Indianapolis May 21 through Friday. Encampments gather leaders from Sons of Veterans Ladies Auxiliary and Leduse of the G A R. Parade and dances precede Friday closing sessions as 1537 A R roster marks veteran declines since 1890s peak.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors
Indiana Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Indiana
A. R
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans, Woman’s Relief Corps
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lons of Veterans
Tomorow
Tomlincon Hell
Second Presbyteria
Denison Hotel
Ben Harrison
S.of W
Lindquist Bill Aims Pure Clothing Protection
Representative Francis A. Lindquist of Michigan introduces legislation to extend pure food law protections to fabrics and leather. He cites a five year study claiming 75 percent of U S clothing is adulterated and argues government expertise and standards should shield consumers from inferior materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Francis A. Lindquist
Michigan
Lindquist
United States
Swatting a Fly Turns Into a Monster Tale
A fly enters a home and transforms into a monstrous creature terrorizing the family. The text notes a single fly can carry over six million germs, highlighting the danger of indoor pests.
Flag Day Observance Cited Across Nation
Flag Day on June 14 marks the 186th anniversary of the stars and stripes and will be observed nationwide. Governors invite displays on private buildings and residences, following the usual practice for public proclamations and observances.
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Ational
Oustomary
Kokomo Plans Two Day Aeroplane Meet
A Kokomo aeroplane meet set for June 11 and 12 at Athletic Park aims to attract top aviators and include night demonstrations. One show titled The fall of Scutari features a large fireworks display. Local businessmen back the event with $1,000, each backer to receive half of proceeds. motion pictures will be shot and shown locally.
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Kokomo
Scutari
Removing Abutments Is a Difficult Task Near Forest
Work to demolish the interurban bridge west of Forest has stretched ten days and remains in progress. The Indiana Railway and Light Company employed a contractor to remove the old abutments after March floods undermined them. A temporary bridge carries traffic while the work continues. the contractor says the new structure should be ready within forty days.
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Forest
Indiana Railway
Memorial Services for Russiaville G A R and W BR
Memorial services for the Russiaville G A R and W BR are set for Sunday evening May 25 at 7 30 in the M church. Rev S F Harter will preach the sermon and the choir will provide special music. The piece notes the dwindling veteran numbers with 11537 still living in the state and urges a strong turnout.
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Russiaville
W. BR
S. F. Harter
Observer Pattern Department For Ladies
The Observer announces a new pattern department offering up to date practical patterns for women at ten cents each. Send coupon filled with pattern selection to the office and orders will be forwarded to the pattern house for filing.
Local Artist Paints Curtain for Russiaville Opera House
Joe Hanson creates an eight by twelve foot water scene curtain for the Russiaville Opera House. The artwork features a full moon hidden by clouds, a house on a hill overlooking a lake, and is expected to be among the prettiest in use in smaller towns theatres.
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Joe Hanson
Russiaville
Franisforth Times
Grand Lodge 1 O C F Seventy Seventh Meeting Report
Indianapolis May 21 reports from the opening session of the Grand Lodge 1 O C F note flood relief work led by Grand Master H W Carpenter and Grand Secretary W H Leedy. Receipts totaled 26676.76 with expenses 25598.50 and state membership on December 1 1912 at 83210 up 822 for the year. The 1912 summary records 4021 initiations 9567 brothers and 304 widowed families aided and weekly benefits paid 66250. The land Lodge shows a balance of 15878.54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge 1
Hard Lodge
H. W. Carpenter
Petersburg
W.H. Leedy
Land Lodge
Banner Year Is in Prospect for Howard County Farmers
Kokomo May 21 It is a fairly safe guess the end of the week will see the 1913 corn crop in the ground Fully two thirds of the farmers were through last Saturday Some corn up ready for cultivation Since rains the oats crop has improved Wheat looks best for mid May farmers count on big yield Most have only a small acreage Pastures and meadows are promising Clover is doing well Fruit is doing nicely Farmers expect a banner year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Howard
Fire Threatens Kokomo Kuerr Paper Mill
A two to five a.m. blaze in Kokomo endangered the Kuerr Paper mill on Nort Street. Fire crews from automatic sprinklers, the mill’s force, central and north side departments, and residents fought the stubborn blaze. Loss pegged at about 2000 with 25000 in paper stock at risk. Night watchman logged in at 2 a.m. and three minutes later Night Foreman Joseph Godwin raised the alarm. Factory operations paused for hours as workers helped.
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Kuerr
Nort Street
Kokomo
Central
North Side
Joseph
Godwin
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