Darlington District Tournament Hope Amid Board of Control Deliberations
Community and Darlington School officials press for the District Tournament to be held in Darlington next spring. A. L. Trester notes the Board will consider the invitation at an upcoming meeting amid wide support for clean athletics and the state’s large high school participation. The letter also reflects on challenges of managing 570 member schools and the importance of integrity in athletic relations. Nearby, Goldie Frances Fisher wed Leonard F. Barton at Levi Fisher’s country home with 32 guests, Elder Campbell officiating, and a three course supper after the ceremony.
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Indiana High School Athletic Association
Darlington
Supt. Coons
A. L. Trester
Athletic Board
Herald
Board of Control
Barton—Fisher
Levi Fisher
Bowers
Goldie Frances
Leonard F. Barton
North Dakota
D. C. Campbell
Lois Needham
Maude Kessler
Katherine Fisher
Ezra Fisher
Wilmington
Ohio
Barton
St. Dodge
Iowa
Miss Fisher
Busey
Iown
Book Lovers Club sells Christmas Seals for Red Cross
The Book Lovers Club will sell Christmas Red Cross Seals and raise at least fifty dollars. Club members volunteer time to the drive but cannot visit all potential buyers. Seals are on sale at The Corner Drug Store Mrs Larrick's Campbells Kerseys and Weavers Sons.
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Book Lovers Club
Bear Cats Fall to Otterbein on Small Court
Darlaeton Bear Cats traveled to Otterbein on Wednesday and lost 32 to 26 to the last independent team there. Otterbein’s fast lineup showed strength despite a small posted floor with a low ceiling that hampered play. Hot Pickering starred for Otterbein as the visitors prepare for a return game in January.
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Bear Cats
Otterbein
Darlaeton Bear Cats
Pickering
Local shoppers bid on Gold Medal Flour barrel lots
Weliever's grocery advertises special prices on Gold Medal Flour in barrel lots. A large gathering of Shriners attended the Shrine event in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Walter Kimler of Crawfordsville announce the birth of a daughter named Alice Rosalind born Wednesday morning.
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Weliever’s Grocery
Indianapolis
Walter Kimler
Crawfordsville
Alice Rosalind
Entertain Social Club Observes Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Hubert Seybold hosted the What-Not dinner at her country home marking the Social Club's regular meeting and the first birthday of Miss Harriet Wilmen ia Seybold. Guests included Mrs. Will McBee and daughter Martha Louise, Mrs. M. V. McBee, Mrs. Harold Everson, Mrs. Lydia Ir ons, Mr. and Mrs. James Irons and daughters Harriet and Lois Virginia, Mrs. Harry Wolf, Mrs. Ward Enoch, Mrs. Ralph Parker, Mrs. Clyde Peters, and Miss Jessie Peterson and Della Smith.
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Hubert Seybold
Harriet Wilmenia Seybold
Will McBee
Martha Louise
M. V. McBee
Harold Everson
Lydia Irons
James Irons
Harriet
Lois Virginia
Harry Wolf
Ward Enoch
Ralph Parker
Clyde Peters
Jessie Peterson
Della Smith
World WCTU Convention to meet in London in 1920
The World Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its 10th World Convention in London from April 18 to 23, 1920, with participation from 41 countries. It notes a Ohio brewery conversion to a malted milk plant now employs 278 workers, up from 78. The organization emphasizes continued commitment to good government and citizenship.
Masons Elect Officers for Darling ton Lodge No 186
At the stated meeting of Darling ton Lodge No 186 F A M Wednesday night officers were elected Royal B Cox W M Roy Wells S W ard Butler J W C A Marshall Sec W A Burgin treas C G Crowder Trustee Installation of officers set for Wednesday night December 17 at the lodge72
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Masons
Darlington Lodge
Royal B Cox
W. M. Roy Wells
S. W.ard Butler
J. W. C. A. Marshall
W. A. Burgin
C. G. Crowder
Notice To Stockholders Peop les Co operative Telephone Co
Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting in Bowers on Tuesday December 9 1919 at 1 pm. Nine directors will be elected for the next year and other important business will come before the meeting. Pres W H Bundy Sec E Woody.
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Peoples Co-operative Telephone Co
Bowers
W. H. Bundy
E. Woody
Women's Home Missionary Society to Hold Sunday Meeting
The Methodist church unit will gather Sunday at 11:00 for a special service featuring the Thank Offering. Rev Johnson will preach and a program of musical selections is planned. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Rev. Johnson
Methodist Sunday School
Dunlavy
Lafayette
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Epworth League
Gertrude Thompson
J. B. Johnson
Burlington
Hen Social at Mrs. Buchanan House for Presbyterian Ladies
Mrs. Alex Buchanan hosts a live hen social for Presbyterian church ladies on December 11. Hens dressed for sale will be offered December 12 and 13, with reservations possible by phone.
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Alex Buchanan
the Presbyterian Church
Buchanan
Thanksgiving Evening Lost Watch Fob Near Library
A gold watch fob is lost near the Library on Thanksgiving evening. Finder should return it to The Herald Office. Also offered for sale a barrel of Columbian Stock Powders by John Woody.
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Herald Office
John Woody
Shadows Theatre Presents Sensational Shows In Fairbanks
You can’t miss these great shows put on by the Shadows Theatre. See Fairbanks Saturday night for an entertaining lineup featuring live acts and stage performances.
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The
Shadows Theatre
Fairbanks
Lafayette Wins Close Basketball Game
Darlington High School hosted Jefferson High of Lafayette last Friday night, losing 13 to 12 after leading 9 to 5 at halftime. The fast, hard fought game swung in the visitors' favor in the second half, as Darlington failed on several easy baskets and faced vocal criticism from fans, urging sportsmanship and continued support for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Darlington High
Jefferson High School
Darlington
Rockville and Darlington Clash in Saturday Night Game
Rockville high meets Darlington high at the gym Saturday night in a much awaited basketball clash. The Linden game was canceled due to smallpox closures. Rockville, a top district team, hosts the first meeting with Darlington, with 7:45 start and 15 to 25 cent admission.
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Rockville
Darlington High
Linden
Liden
Darlington
Champion Husker Edward Lockhard Dominates Indiana Husking
Edward Lockhard of Romney tops Tippecanoe County huskers with 655 bushels in five days, an average above 100 daily and a peak of 137. His associates Fred Kuntz Wiler and Ernest Parke each exceeded 122 per day, making their combined record hard to beat in the state.
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Edward Lockhard
Romney
Tippecanoe County
Indiana
Lockhard
Wich
Fred Kuntzwiler
Ernest Parke
Big Tile Mill Closed Over Fuel Shortage
The Colfax drain tile plant has shut down due to a coal shortage. Fire has been removed from under the kilns and many workers have lost jobs. The plant will stay closed until the coal situation improves, despite its regional importance and large output.
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Colfax
Littles Have Big Thanksgiving Dinner
The Little family gathered for Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Little at home. Leon and wife visited from Linden, Dean from Indianapolis, Ruth from Garrett, Ted from Purdue, and Neil from DePauw. Ruth, Ted, and Neil stayed over Sunday.
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Littles
L. W. Little
Leon
Wife
Linden
Dean
Indianapolis
Ruth
Garrett
Ted
Purdue
Eil
DePauw
Neil
Miss Paddock Hosts Slumber Party With Friends
Miss Jennette Paddock entertained Mable Woody Marion Johnson Majorie Miller and Audrey Wisehart at a slumber party Thanksgiving evening breakfast served at 9 30 Friday morning.
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Miss Paddock
Jennette Paddock
Mable Woody
Marion Johnson
Majorie Miller
Audrey Wisehart
Miss Leona Galloway Visits Thelma Conrad in Polis
Miss Leona Galloway of Indiana polis spent the weekend with Thelma Conrad, sharing time and hospitality in the community.
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Leona Galloway
Indianapolis
Thelma Conrad
The Smugglerman Operetta Presented by Local School
An operetta titled The Smuggleman will be presented by eighty pupils from the local school at the gymnasium next Tuesday night December 9. Miss Maude Williamson directs the production as part of the Darlington school music program. The two act show features roles such as the Smuggerman Gnomes Fairies Mothers and Grandmothers along with Bees Knights and Mother Goose children. The performance begins at 8 o'clock with admission priced at 1d and 25e.
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Gymmnasium
Maude Wiliamson
Darlington
Evangelistic Meetings Set at First Baptist Craw fordsville
The First Baptist Church of Crawfordsville begins a special evangelistic series on Sunday morning December 7. Pastor Homer Helmore leads with noted success and Dr. Itesore, Montgomery County native, with medical background, shifts to higher service. Music by Carter of Springfield Missouri directs a large chorus and orchestra. An invitation is extended to all to attend as many sessions as possible.
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First Baptist Church of
Crawfordsville
Homer H.elmore
Carter
Springfield
Itesore
Montgomery Co
Brownsvalley
Loveless Award Granted in Colfax Damages Case
In Colfax, Lillian Loveless, by next friend Qra Loveless, won a circuit court verdict for injuries from a car wreck caused by Charles Reno. The jury awarded $5,000 for damages after a brief trial, with Tuesday’s action allowing collection of the amount awarded or part of it.
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Livan Loveless
Lillian Loveless
Colfax
Qra Loveless
Charles Reno
John Whoosit Expands Trade With Metro Purchases
Main Street merchant John Whoosit spent last week in the metropolis buying a fine stock of goods to boost a rapidly growing trade. The trip highlights the store’s push to attract customers and expand offerings for the season.
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Mickie
John Whoosit
Main Street
Metropolis
Two New Treasury Certificate Issues Offered For Tax Payments
The United States Treasury announces two short term certificates of indebtedness for subscriptions. Series D of 1920 dated Dec 1 payable Feb 16 1920 bears 4 percent interest and is optional on redemption after ten days notice, not acceptable for tax payment. Series TN 3 of 1920 dated Dec 1 payable Mar 15 1920 is not redeemable early and is acceptable for paying taxes due Mar 15. Banks may subscribe and be paid a profit by holding certificates for customers. Outstanding prior issues total about 384 million.
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United States Treasury
Treasury
Secord
E. L. Harris
Federal Reserve District
Storm damages Main street lighting in Darlington
A recent storm last Saturday inflicted heavy damage in Darlington chief on the new Main street boulevard lighting system. Five large globes were blown from posts causing about $25 in losses. Additional damage occurred to the out of town line where several posts were pulled out of line.
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Darlington
Our New Boulevard
Main Street
Fortnightly Needle Club Meeting Held at Kendall Home
The Fortnizhtly Needle Club gathered at Mrs Kendall's home on Wednesday afternoon with fifteen members present. The regular meeting concluded and the next gathering is planned in two weeks at Mrs W Miller's home to conduct the Christmas exchange.
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Fortnichtly
Fortnizhtly
Notice of Dissolution in Darlington Indiana 1919
Notice is hereby given that the partnership of Earl W. Cox and L. W. Little in the automobile real estate and insurance business is dissolved mutually on November 29 1919 with Mr Cox retiring. L W Little Earl W Cox
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Darlington
Ind
Earl W. Cox
L. W. Little
Cox
Earl
W. Cox
Reconstruction in France Address at Friends Church
Garfield Cox of Wabash College will deliver the address Reconstruc tion in France at 11 00 Sunday morning. He spent months in France and will speak with first hand information.
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Garfield Cox
Wabash College
France
Cox
Shadows Show With Doug Fairbanks This Saturday
Ad invites readers to see Doug Fairbanks chase flying birds at The Shadows with showtimes 7:15 and 8:45 doors open 7:00. Also notes a lost wool horse blanket between Darlington and Crawfordsville and reports several Indianapolis visits by local residents including John Graham Northwestern Mutual representative and Cromley family. Wm Hiatt advertises licensed auto livery service with renewable pricing.
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Doug Fairbanks
Darlington
Crawfordsville
L. W. Little
John Graham
Indianapolis
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co
Claywool
H. L. Cromley
Erma Dean
A. H. Cromley
Hubert Seybold
Wm. Hiatt
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
Shannondale church announces 10:00 Sunday School led by Val Riggs with Supt. E Tressel oversees. Morning service at 11:00 and an Evening service at 7:00 led by Pastor W. J. Frost Ph D. services follow for the congregation.
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Presbyterian Church
E. Tressel
Shannondale
vVal Riggins
W. J. Frost
South Christian Church Sunday Schedule
The notice lists 9:45 Sunday School led by J B Cooper and 6:00 Christian Endeavor with C F Baldwin as pastor. The fragment indicates church activities and church leadership in a Sunday program.
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South Christian Church
J. B. Cooper
Christian Endeavor
C. F. Baldwin
Junior Picture Show And Quiet Week At School
The article notes a junior picture show will be given and a slumber party may form if other options fail. It reports a quiet week, no faculty militia call, a possible paper shortage, and juniors suggesting a limit on written work. Absences include Louis Conrad, Oliver Bowers, and Harold Gray. St Vitus dance observed in some juniors during class. Seniors enjoyed a party hosted by Harold Gray. Morning exercises featured operetta in the grade rooms under Miss Williamson. Poetry is a fad in eighth grade.
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Harold Gray
Miss Williamson
Oliver Bowers
For Sale Listings on Main and Harrison Streets
For Sale notices describe a dwelling on Main Street priced at 900 dollars and a dwelling on Harrison Street listed for 1800 dollars. A combined dwelling with 3 acres of land is offered at 1600 dollars.
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Main Street
Harrison Street
L. W. Little
Douglas Fairbanks at The Shadows Theatre Dec 6
Mrs Harry Quillen of Indianapolis visits family friends in town. Douglas Fairbanks makes his first appearance at The Shadows Theatre Saturday night December 6 in He Comes Up Smiling with stunts. Local residents Wilma Warrick Bastin Schruesbury Crawfordsville Russell Bush Linden Helen Morrison Marion Miller Martha Needham attend. Advertises Asphalt Twin shingles by Bird and Son and a rabbits request at Saidla’s.
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Harry Quillen
Indianapolis
George Manning
Douglas Fairbanks
the Shadows
Wilma Warrick
Bastin
Mr. Schruesbury
Crawfordsville
Russell Bush
Linden
Helen Morrison
Marion Miller
New Ross
Martha Needham
Shadows
Doug
Bird and Son
Darlington Lumber and Coal Co
Saidla’s
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Laporte
John
Charles Suaitacse
Methodist Church
Potato Creek
Campbell’s Chapel
Friends Church
Bible School
C. W. Pritchard
East Christian Church
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