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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1921

Page

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Sabina Cosand Laid to Rest in Darlington

Mrs. Sabina Cosand longtime Darlington resident died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Otto Zeigler’s home near Greenville Ohio after a brief illness. Born January 31 1843 she was 78 years 2 months and 17 days old. She married John Milner later remarried Elijah Cox then Nixon Cosand. Survived by son George Milner Culver daughter Zilpha five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held at Friends church in Darlington with Rev L M Reagan and singers. burial at Greenlawn.

Sabina Cosand Darlington Otto Zeigler Greenville Ohio Cosand Abraham Ruth Smith John Milner George Milner Culver Henry Clifton Elijah Cox Zilpha Ina Bowers Greenlawn Hose Geo. Milner James Kellum Sheridan Fred Milner Lafayette Cecil Mullen Indianapolis Harry Zeigler J. C. Kushner Joe Milner Thorntown Silas Bowers Fred Bowers George Welty Zeigler Crawfordsville E. M. Cox Linden

Noble Outcast Impresses Colfax Audience at Gymnasium Show

The Colfax Odd Fellows and Rebeccas presented A Noble Outcast last night. Audiences praised the acting and specialties, with the orchestra music earning favorable remarks. Heavy show schedule last week limited attendance.

Colfax Odd Fellows Rebeccas Colfax

Senior Class Commencement Invitations Issued

The high school's senior class issued commencement invitations for Wednesday evening May 4. There will be no reception after the ceremony. Final exams started today and run through tomorrow. School closes May 4.

Miss Alice Overpeck Recovers From Mild Stroke

Miss Alice Overpeck suffered a slight stroke Monday morning affecting her right side. She came here last fall from Mecca to spend winter with her niece Mrs Harry Gardner and will likely return to Mecca soon.

Alice Overpeck Miss Overpeck Mecca Harry Gardner

Missionary Society District Meeting Attendees

Mr. L. W. Little and Mrs. I. W. Craig attended the Linden district meeting of the M. E. Missionary Societies on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. and Mrs. Stovall and Mrs. Frank Paddock also attended portions of the sessions.

L. W. Little I. W. Craig Linden M. E. Missionary Societies Stovall Frank Paddock

Verna Bickett Wins Darling ton Popularity Vote

Miss Verna Bickett received a wrist watch after earning the highest votes in Darling ton’s popular young ladies contest held at the medicine show Saturday night. About twenty four competitors participated.

Verna Bickett Verna Bickett Darlington

Another Photographer in Town Added to Last Week Report

An additional photographer was noted in town after an oversight. The young man arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs John R Rettinger on Saturday April 9.

John R. Rettinger

Local Social News From LaFayette and Nearby

Mrs. J. R. Haden of LaFayette visited her nephew Otha Morrison and family Monday night. Miss Orva Easter stayed in Muncie from Friday evening to Monday morning. Miss Clara Woody visited her parents A H Woody and Mrs Woody from New Market for Sunday. She has as her guest a teacher from ew.

J. R. Haden LaFayette Otha Morrison Orva Easter Muncie Clara Woody New Market A.H. Woody

Little Girl Kicked by Horse in Home Yard

Four year old Florence Caldwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Caldwell, was kicked in the mouth by a horse while playing in the yard Friday evening. She was knocked unconscious with teeth knocked out and a deep lip wound needing stitches. Doctors Bassett and Peacock treated her. she is improving.

Florence Alva Caldwell Edward Caldwell Bassett Thorntown N. F. Peacock

Ex-Governor Ralston speaks at Franklin Township Farmers meeting

Ex-Governor Ralston attended the Franklin Township farmers meeting at South Christian Church. He urged scientific soil cultivation and use of Purdue University agricultural resources. He noted farm price declines and global conditions delaying relief. Luther Booker led the event with local federation support.

Franklin Township South Christian Church Ralston Agricultural Department Purdue University Luther Booker Franklin Township Farmers Federation America Rev van Zant Walter Stewart Royal Cox Charles Marshall Earl Cox Silknitter Sherman Trout

Summer Concerts Plan Urged For Darlington Businessmen

The Herald urges local business leaders to organize summer concerts to enliven the town. Last year’s Thursday night band series drew crowds from near and far, though attendance varied with band availability. A Herald reporter will assess sentiment and finances on Main Street early next week, inviting contributions.

Crawfordsville Darlington Eliza Herald Office Main Street

Queen Esther Circle Elects Church Officers

The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church met at Miss Ruth Caner’s home Monday. De votions were led by Mrs. Stovall, with lesson by Mabel Woody. Officers elected: President Marian Johnston, Vice President Mabel Woody, Treasurer Ruth Carson, Recording Secretary Marian Brainard, Corresponding Secretary Helen Louise Cox, Mite Box Secretary Lucile Alston. Angel food cake and ice cream were served.

Methodist Church Ruth Caner Stovall Mabel Woody Mary Hannah Peterson Mildred Brainard Marian Johnston Ruth Carson Marian Brainard Helen Louise Cox Lucile Alston

Surprise Farewell Party for Dorothy Weliever

Miss Dorothy Weliever was surprised at her grandparents home in a South Christian church Sunday School farewell party. Mrs Laura Lynch led the 4:30 gathering with games on the lawn for about an hour before Dorothy leaves for Linden. Class members Alberta Mullen Cretta Alston Hildred Holt Dorothy Weliever Buford Stewart Paul Martin Lawrence Melvin Sweeney Ned Moffitt Marvin Cooper Albert Hiatt and Hubert Lynch attended with Marian Weliever and Helen Martin as guests.

Dorothy Weliever J. B. Cooper South Christian Church Laura Lynch Dorothy Linden Alberta Mullen Cretta Alston Hildred Holt Buford Stewart Paul Martin Lawrence Melvin Sweeney Ned Moffitt Marvin Cooper Albert Hiatt Hubert Lynch Marian Weliever Helen Martin

Birthday party for Dor is Manuel hosts at Mace

Miss Mildred and Miss Dorothy Paddack attended the party at Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Manuel in Mace last Thursday for Dor is Manuel's sixth birthday. Nineteen little girls joined in games with ice cream cake and candy served.

Mace Mildred Dorothy Paddack Howard Paddack Virgil Manuel Doris Manuel

General Trucking. Nell Hine and Florence Enka acres

Fragmentary text lists names Nell Hine and Florence Enka along with notes on trucking and land terms. Readers see scattered references to individuals and places but no coherent event.

Charles Weliever Florence At Nee Oy Fonda Nell Hine

King Kouriers Entertained by Potato Creek Church Class

The Senior Class of Potato Creek church Sunday school entertained the King Kouriers class at the home of Mr and Mrs William Fisher with hosts Mr and Mrs Walter Moore and Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher assisting. After scripture and prayer, the group discussed The Life of David and will cover John the Baptist next. Games followed with pink and white ice cream and cake served. the evening was highly enjoyable.

Potato Creek King Kouriers William Fisher Walter Moore Frank Fisher Edison Samuel Dykes Congregational David Stovall Stern Floyd Ames Ray Anderson John the Baptist

Montgomery youths to judge at Indiana state contest at Purdue

Montgomery county plans to send boys and girls to judge in multiple departments at the Indiana clubs state judging contest May 3 through 6 at Purdue University. O E Ackerson organized school principals to supply participants for corn beef cattle dairy cattle bread judging egg canning sewing pig and other events. Attendees from the county will meet at the county agent’s office Wednesday morning to travel as a caravan to the Lafayette show, with a large crowd anticipated due to the contest’s importance.

Montgomery County Indiana Purdue University O. E. Ackerson Waveland Crawfordsville Waynetown New Richmond Darlington

Mother's Jewels Entertained by Mrs Hector Hamilton

Mrs Hector Hamilton entertained the Mother's Jewels of the Methodist church in the church basement last Thursday afternoon. The gathering enjoyed games and refreshments.

Hector Hamilton Methodist Church

Samuel Flaningam Elected Elder by Crawfordaville Fivebytery

At a Crawfordaville Fivebytery meeting in Thorntown on Tuesday Samuel Flaningam was elected an elder for the ensuing year.

Crawfordaville Fivebytery Thorntown Momuesday Samuel Flaningam

Frankfort Sisters Visit Relatives In City

Misses Letha and Lela Smith of Frankfort spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, and Lois Mosey of EU came to spend the morrow evening with her parents.

Ene Kashner Aioe Yaa Letha Lela Smith Frankfort Mra Frank Smith Lois Mosey

Methodist Church to Be Re Decorated

Work will begin the first of next week interior updates include redecorating walls electric lighting changes in the choir loft and basement renovation Asbestos shingles have already been gut on the roof and the cornice prints After next Sunday regular services will be held in the gymnasium until occupancy resumes.

M. E

45th Annual Presby terial Missionary Convention Attended

Rev and Mrs Frost Mrs E Tres t Mrs B O Flora and Mrs John Idla attended the 45th Annual Pres terial Missionary Convention at Newtown on Wednesday.

Newtown Frost E. Trest B. O. Flora John Idla

Wireless Newsroom Spotlight In Our Town

Collyn Saidla has installed a wireless outfit on Douglas Street and can receive messages over hundreds of miles. He recently intercepted a Newark Rhode Island weather forecast. Mr and Mrs H Obbins and family plan to move from Lebanon to Dayton Ohio in early May for a new auto lock territory.

Collyn Saidla Ashington Sires Douglas ‘Street Newark Rhode Island Collyn H. Obbins Darlington Lebanon Dayton Ohio Robbins Xenia Springfield

Licensed Judge Homer Dice Earns Purdue Diploma

Montgomery county farmer Homer Dice received his diploma from Purdue University for becoming a licensed corn judge after completing the examination at the state corn show held on campus.

Homer Dice Montgomery County Purdue University Dice

Poultry Culling In Montgomery County Aims At Quality

County agent O E Ackerson oversaw a culling session at Clarence Miles’s home to separate productive from non productive hens. About a quarter of the flock was discarded highlighting farmer emphasis on improved poultry for better overall stock.

Montgomery County O.E. Ackerson Clarence Miles Cullen

Mrs Otto Fees 7 Greenies Ohio Burial Visit

Mrs Otto Fees of Greenies Ohio accompanied the body of her mother for burial. She is spending a few days with friends. Zeigler returned to Greenville Wednesday night.

Otto Fees Greenies Ohio Elma Cominace Zeigler c Greenville

Notable Local Residents Mention Illness and Funeral Visits

The notice reports Lew Honecker ailing at his Thorn home and Mary Ham of LaFayette visiting John Saidla’s family. Fred Milner and wife of La Fayette were present Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Michaive, with the report ending abruptly.

Lew Honecker Thorn Mary Ham LaFayette John Saidla Fred Milner Michaive

Darlington wagon and car collision injures local man

Near Farm er Grains and Seed elevator in Darlington last Saturday about 4 PM a wagon carrying Otha Morrison was struck by a Ford coupe driven by James Gray. Morrison was thrown to the road and unconscious but expected to recover. he was taken home after medical aid arrived. The wagon and hitching gear were damaged.

Farmerg Grains& Seed Company Darlington Otha' Morrison James Gray Matt Gray Morrison Coaetry Road Gray

Surprise gathering ends with social evening and treats

On Tuesday evening April 19 a surprise was rigged and carried out for Mrs Gregg Conrad. The gathering included many relatives and friends such as Jesse Hole and family James Day Eston Jackson Clint Conrad L W Vannice and others. Refreshments of popcorn candy and apples were served during a lively social hour.

Gregg Conrad Jesse Hole Bernard James Day Eston Jackson Clint Conrad L. W. Vannice Hubert Robert Robert Hatch Wallace Conrad Halfred Quigg Wilma Jean Albert Conrad Frank Moore Raymond Harold Delbert Dorothy Hole June Zola Conrad Eloise Day Dorothy Conrad Mildred Etellia Cox Marie Gladys Jennie Taylor Rena Bertha Quigg Hazel Vannice Mary Hatch Dorothy Binford Eva Jessie Moore Messrs Morris Curtis Quigg Charles Binford Norman Conrad Harry Driver Horace von

Birthday Party Honoring Ed Burke and J Hopewell

Mrs. James Hart hosted a Saturday night Birthday Party with friends and family. Progressive euchre was played and refreshments served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Fielden Morin, Mr. and Mrs. John Harrigan, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Peters and daughter, and many others.

James Hart Ed Burke J. Hopewell Ed Burk Fielden Morin John Harrigan Wm. Peters A. D. Snyder Charley Parker Clara Fred S Din John. Hopewell A. C.schobe A. L. Simmons Mart Mc Vena Everson George. Fox Ward Roger John McCallum Helen McBee Rose Young Gilbert Harter

Highview Community Club Holds April Meeting at Gravelly Run

The Highview Community club met Friday evening at Gravelly Run church. The chairman opened the session with the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Recitations by Mary Francis Wilkinson Ruth Mullen a duet by Ava Martin and Helen Peebles. Readings by Mrs Homer Chambers and Mrs Maurice Vannie. Frank Williamson sang two solo numbers. The Gravelly Run Daily Weekly was read by Clifford gg. Ice cream and cake were served.

Highview Community Club Gravelly Run Mary Francis Wilkinson Ruth Mullen Ava Martin Helen Peebles Homer Chambers Maurice Vannice Frank Williamson Clifford Sores

Local Family Reported For Weekend Outing

John Saigie and his family are mentioned in a brief social item noting their weekend plans and a gathering in Lafayette. The fragment hints at a social event involving Mrs. Linden and others.

John Saigie A Linden

Rettinger to Open Thorntown Studio Next Wednesday

Darlington photographer John R. Rettinger will open a studio in the Masters room at Thorntown next Wednesday April 27. The studio will operate each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sittings will be made during those hours.

John R. Rettinger Darlington Thorntown Rettinger

Mrs Saidla Improving After Indianapolis Hospital Operation

Mrs Saidla is steadily improving a week after an operation at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. Her husband Mr Saidla spoke by phone this morning and reports her condition is very good.

Saidla B. W. Saidla Methodist Hospital Indianapolis

Fer Sale Famed Cinine Stable Assets For Quick Sale

Auctioneer listing includes Gauss Tae range Uffet library and kitchen items. Owner cites wife’s death prompting rapid sale of a famed stable collection.

Gauss

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