Excitement Kills Man in Russiaville Fire Scene
Local notices recount the death of Jake Bachman, 62, amid a false fire alarm near 318 South Union street. He collapsed from apoplexy while approaching the Campbell home, carried inside by firefighters, and died despite medical efforts. The item lists survivors and notes Sunday school attendance figures and church revival progress nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iise Campbell
South Union Street
Jake Backturn
Carter Street
Hackman
Russiaville
Jackson Township
Sycamore
Campbell
Frybarger
Baughman
Ed. S. Moore
Phoebe Downey
A. B. Cash
Loyal Temperance Legion Organized in Local Meeting
The Loyal Temperance Legion branch of the W C T U organized Saturday at E H Kirkendall's home. Ida Mix of Kokomo spoke to children and helped organize with County W C T U president Ida Hopkins and Martha McGown. Fourteen youths enrolled. Hilda Newlin named local superintendent. Next meeting set for Nov 26 at Mary Rich's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Temperance Legion
Women's Christian Temperance Union
E. H. Kirkendall
Ida Mix
Kokomo
Ida Hopkins
Martha McGown
LT. L
Mix
Hilda Newlin
Mary Rich
Thimble club meeting at Mrs Miller’s home
The Thimble club held a regular meeting at Mrs. R. H. Millers home last week. Baby Julia Josephine received gifts as members enjoyed lunch of chicken sandwiches pickles baked apples wafers pumpkin pie and cocoa with ten attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Club
R. H. Miller
Julia Josephine
Manson Unger
Omer Pollock
Volney Ritz
Tracy Hollingsworth
Raymond Redding
Grant Ridenour
Carl Eikenberry
Frank Gifford
A. H. Miller
Misael Maude
Grace Brown
Helen Waters
Daisy Bishop
Young Friends Organize Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The Friends church youth gathered at Mrs. Edn J Leslie's home Tuesday evening to form a Young Friends Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Mrs Mary C Hadley of New London attended to outline the year's work plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Edn. J. Leslie
Young Friends Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Mary C. Hadley
New London
Mrs. Sarah Mote Visits Indianapolis Friend's Circle
Mrs. Sarah Mote of Indianapolis is spending a few days here as a guest of Mrs. Charley Carter and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Mote
Indianapolis
Charley Carter
Samuel McReynolds
Russiaville
Josephine Orem
King’s Daughters Class Meets at Church Tuesday Afternoon
The King’s Daughters class of the Christian church held its regular monthly meeting at the church on Tuesday afternoon.
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King’s Daughters Class
The
Christian Church
Oiler Family Hosts Dr A B Oller From Anderson
Dr and Mrs Luther Oiler entertained Sunday with their guest Dr A B Oller of Anderson. The visit highlighted a quiet family gathering at their home.
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Luther Oiler
A. 8. Oller
Anderson
Mrs W G Carter Called to Indianapolis for Mother's Illness
Mrs W G Carter was summoned to Indianapolis at the start of the week due to her mother's serious illness.
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W. G. Carter
Indianapolis
South Bend man A E Jones visits area with his parents
A E Jones of South Bend spent Tuesday and Wednesday here, visiting the great of his parents Mr and Mrs D C Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Jones
South Bend
Mrs
D. C. Jones
Quiet Armistice Day with closed shops in town
Armistice Day passed quietly with most businesses closed. Several residents traveled to Kokomo to attend a parade.
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Kokomo
Opinions of Russiaville Prominent Citizens on Incorporation
Next week's Observer will present the views of leading Russiaville residents on the topic of an incorporated town. The feature gathers diverse local opinions and may influence future civic status discussions.
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Russiaville
Revival service draws interest at Methodist church
Mrs Edne-Leslie attended a six o clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Claude Robinson in Franfort Wednesday evening. The Community church choir is adding interest to the revival service at the Methodist church. The choir is directed by Ruby Thurman from Kentucky.
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M. E. Church
Lloyd Hobson
Shiloh
Edne-Leslie
Claude Robinson
Franfort
Community Church
Methodist Church
Ruby Thurman
Kentucky
Local Odd Fellows Leaders Attend Indianapolis Encampment
Elmer Davis C H Alta t ses Georg L Woody R F Dunn Arville War and Grant E Allison attend the grand encampment and grand lodge of the Odd Fellows in Indianapolis this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Davis
C. H. Alttses
Georg L. Woody
R. F. Dunn
Arville War
Grant E. Allison
Grard
The
Indianapolis
Death of J. E Hawkinsed at Kokomo Good Samaritan
Word came Wednesday morning of the death of J E Hawkins at Good Samaritan Hospital Kokomo. Funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the Christian church.
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Mary Hawkins
John H. Hawkins
Russiaville
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ann Berryhill
Keokuk
Iowa
Jennie Ammon
Mineola
Kansas
Robert Hawkins
City
J. E Hawkins
Good Samaritan Hopital
Kokomo
Christian Church
Graduating Class of 1917 Celebrates Home Gathering
Mrs. Jay Younkin hosted a class reunion for Russiaville High School’s 1917 graduates on Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Ins Lee, Mrs Mae Middleton, Mrs Corine Cleaver, Mr Edith Watson, and Mrs Gertrude Younkin. Meek chicken sandwiches, pickles, pineapple, cookies, and deen were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Younkin
Russiaville High School
Ins Lee
Mae Micdleton
Corine Cleaver
Edith Watson
Gertrude Y Younkin
Revival at Methodist church sparks eventful week in Russiaville
Reports from Russiaville detail social visits, guests from Kokomo and Oxford, lodge upgrades for the I O O F, district Rebekah meeting planned for December, Thanksgiving travel, and a K of P oyster supper. Attendees include Dr. H C Hart, Theo Ratclitt, Mrs. McReynolds, Miss Brubaker, and Suzanne Gifford among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Russiaville
Local Society Notes and Events Across Town
Tracy Hollingsworth and daughter Charlotte attended a dinner at Mrs J B Davenport's in Kokomo. The M E conference group from Indianapolis was reported, and Hope encampment members celebrated in Flora with Golden Rufty and Royal Purple degrees. Women's Sunday school and C club meetings yielded refreshments and socializing. The Eastern Star program in the Masonic hall drew seventy members with Rev BD Thornton speaking on the relation between the Star and the Masonic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Tracy Hollingsworth
Charlotte
J. B. Davenport
Kokomo
Hope
Russieville
Flora
H A
Masonic Hall
J. Thornton
Ristian
Burlington
Astern Star
Masonic Order
Sastern Star
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Jake Bachman
Sun Piachman
Myndue Bachman
Ontario
Oregon
Methodist
H. M. Brubaker
Friends
Jack Ragis
Baptist
Howard Fryer
Christian
Chas. Lewis
E. W. Sherwin
Township
Honey Creek
John Burres
Kokomea
West Point
Harry Jones
Sunny Dudley Rodkey
Hi. M. Brubaker
Alvin Middleton
Forest
Glen Haworth
Corydon Rich
Dr. H. C. Hart
Theo. Ratclitt
Michigan
H. C. Hart
Frankfort
Pearl Burk
Maude
Strand
Irene Brubaker
Oxford
Ohio
J. F. Gifford
Suzanne Gifford
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Ettis Kirkendall
Lucile
Sarah
Robert
Scott County
Indiana
Helen McCoy
Whitea Institute
Wabash
Amanda McCoy
Chas. Miller
Esther
Mreg
Jane Freeman
Greentown
Homer Allison Thureday
M. E. Sunday School
C. C. Sikenberry
K. of P
Cora Heiner
Deardoff
Catherine Louise
Essie Pointon
William
Fredrick
Koromo
Hope Encampment
F. of
Flora Frday
Royal
Hartley
Luke Thoms
Catherine Ward
Mary J. Rich
Charley Carter Puseday
George Kinder
C. Club
Fterncoon
Nis
Aed
the Cash Grocery
Ches. E. Chew Grocery
Ay Sheridan
Cochran’s
Blue Ribbon Bread
Cochran
Tak Peerless Veccanizing Co
Russaville
Big Four Woeleale Company
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