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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

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Barney Oldfield Plans Last Race at Sixth Annual Sweep Stakes

Barney Oldfield intends to drive a Delage car in the Sixth Annual International Sweep Stakes Race on May 30 in Indianapolis. The event marks his final public appearance and bid to crown his racing career with a major automobi le victory while also showcasing his publicity stogie habit and a possible Christie front drive from Los Angeles.

Henry Ford Barney Oldfield Ford Barney Delage Oldfield Europe Elgin Sheepshead Bay New York Speedway Los Angeles Indianapolis

Obituary of Philip Lybrook Pioneer, Justice of the Peace

Philip Lybrook born January 4 1831 in Carroll County Indiana near Delphi died May 17 1916 at age 85 years 4 months 13 days while visiting brother in law J A DeLon He married Lydia J Sutton February 10 1859 and had four children Anna Merrit Callie Endicott Dora Quakenbush and William H Lybrook Ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive He and his wife joined the Friends church at New London in 1879 and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary February 10 1910 He served 13 years as justice of the peace for Honey Creek township Known for hospitality and devotion to family he was beloved by relatives and community alike.

Philip Lybrook John Elizabeth Lybrook Carroll County Indiana Delphi J. A. DeLon Howard County Old Lybrook Lydia J. Sutton Anna Merrit Winchester Callie Endicott Shirley Arkansas Dora Quakenbush William H. Lybrook Forest Jacob Davitt Philip

Oh joys that are gone on the shores of that land

Poetic reminiscence questions whether joys of the past will return in a future, tranquil shore. The verse reflects longing, memory, and hope for reunion in a beautiful land beyond.

Eternites

Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends

We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dean for sympathy and deeds during our bereavement. Grateful for aid in the loss of our husband and father. Mrs. Lydia J. Lybrook, Mrs. Callie Endicot, Mrs. Anna Merritt, Mrs. Dora Quakenbush, William U. Lybrook.

J. A. Dean Lydia J. Lybrook Callie Endicot Anna Merritt

Memorial Services At Prairieville Church Next Sunday

Arrangements set for all day memorial services at Prairieville Christian church on Sunday May 28 Rev Hendershot will speak in the forenoon Rev Clarence Defur of Frankfort in the afternoon A program of music and readings and a big basket dinner at the noon hour invited are old members friends and soldiers expected to attend

Prairieville Christian Church Hendershot Clarence Defur Frankfort

Gossip from Op May recognitions and local notes

Our correspondents report planting progress with some finishers this week. Howard Crume buys a Ford and Charley Hanson purchases a automobile. Several residents, including Henry Chandler and families, visit relatives near Burlington and Alto. The sick list grows with John Renfro and Roy Wood among those affected. Children’s Day at the Friends church is planned for the first Sunday night in June.

The Friends Church

Christian Church Sunday Services Schedule

The notice lists weekly church events with services at 10:00 Bible School 11:00 Communion and Preaching 6:00 Christian Endeavor 7:00 Preaching on first and third Sundays Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. All unaffiliated are urged to attend. Rev. F. W. Wolff, Pastor.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Society

Baptist Church Sunday School and Services Schedule

The notice invites attendance at the Baptist Church with Sunday School at 10 00 a m preaching on the second and fourth Sundays morning and evening B Y P U on Sundays at 6 00 pm and a prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 00 pm Allie Stith is the pastor.

M. B. Church Announces Sunday School and Services

The church invites all not enrolled in another school to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. A preaching service follows every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. A Thursday prayer service is held weekly. Pastor J. F. Edwards extends the invitation to attend all services.

J. F. Edwards

Friends Church Sunday Services Note

The notice invites attendance at Bible school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 am by the pastor Walter W Brown. Evening services at 7 pm with Christian Endeavor at 6 pm and another 7 pm preaching follow. Ministers Walter W Brown and Mellie M Brown extend a cordial welcome.

Notice on Legal Advertising Rates and Publicity

Public notice urging use of local newspaper for legal advertising. Advises instructing attorney or county clerk to send ads to the Observer for administration notices settlements sales and related legal matters. Stresses legal rate fixation and visibility for local readership.

Western Howard Observer

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Oxfords the City Drug Store GW. Kemp Russiaville Ind H. Allison Reliable Hartford Fire Insurance Co Home Fire Insurance Co N. Y Co. H. Allison Charles Quakenbush Memorial Services Shanghai Howard Crume Wm. Hobson Henry Chandler Omer Chandler Clarence Chandler Burlington John Dean Harry Berry Alto James Morris Charley Hanson John Renfro Roy Wood Mrs. Kelly Lester Wright Hendricks McClure Newspaper Syndicate Christian Church F. W. Wolff Allie Stith M. B. Church Christian Endeavor Walter W. Brown Mellie M. Brown R. P. Cowalt Masonic Cochran Brothers Bakery
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