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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
1
Local notes from New London and nearby towns cover school preparations, a funeral at Friends' church for Minnie Wright, faculty attending County Institute, and visits among families. Miscellaneous travel and visits include Rev Wim Carter in Weaver and Dolph Wright's fishing trip with the Thompsons from Lafayette.
The Kenworthys observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on September 1 1900 with a large gathering at their Russiaville residence on Nord Unton street. Thomas and Martha Kenworthy, who began life in Highland County Ohio, shared a long decades long farm life in Tipton county overcoming poverty before settling into comfort. Seven children attended along with many relatives and friends from Windfall Bellevue West Micheton Russiaville Galveston Sevilleville and nearby areas. The couple now enjoy a peaceful life off the farm after moving to town, still active in their well spent years together.
About 500 people gathered at the Friends church in Pasadena to welcome the Rev Sylvester Newlin his wife and daughter Clarice new pastor of the Rural Friends church formerly Noblesville The event included welcome addresses by church members and visiting ministers President Newlin Whittier led prayers and Dr Newlin spoke in a well received response anticipated to bring success in his new parishioners and city
Mrs D D Boyd dies at home on North Liberty street Tuesday afternoon at 4 54 aged sixty nine after two weeks illness Funeral held at the house yesterday at 2 50 conducted by Rev EC Duan of Leavansport Body taken to McCordsville Indiana for interment by the sire of two sons who buried there Survived by an aged husband and one son Frank Boyd near New London and one daughter Mrs Nac Lavengood Loransport with community sympathy for a Christian wife and mother
The Merrick reunion gathered Saturday at the home of Rev and Mrs O M Merrick. A good time and a splendid dinner were enjoyed by all. Distanced attendees included Mrs Oliver Gard and Mr and Mrs Russell Gard of Frankfort, Dr S B Merrick and son Ralph of Piiinfield, Mr and Mrs J A Merrick, Mr and Mrs George Merrick of Forest, Mr and Mrs Charles Merrick and Misses.
Community marks centennial with sermon at Pittsours and church services. Pastor Will preach on centennial themes as locals observe Sunday school and note an upcoming day of declaration of intentions and attendance at 74 Sypediy.
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