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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

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Death Claims Aged Woman Elizabeth Hamilton 78

Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton age 78 died at her home Friday at 1 30 after a three month illness from multiple diseases. Born in Logan County Ohio June 17 1843 she came to Montgomery County Indiana in 1861. She married John Peterson in 1862 who died in 1875 and later Madison W Hamilton in 1877 with five children from that marriage. Surviving are Charles Wesley Clarence John Miler Newton Boots Chaney Ray and Mrs George Golder and Mrs Lula Witzmiller who died in 1906. Funeral was conducted by Rev Baldryon and interment in the Darlington cemetery.

Elizabeth Hamilton John Miler Newton Boots Chaney T Hamilton Jvarlington George Golder Indianapolis Ray Hamilton Lafayette Martin Darlington Hamilton Hbors Chaney Imirnt Hev. Baldyron Bert Hiatt Floyd Cornell Lee LaFollette Ibert Hiatt Clarence Chiney Ray

Thanks for kindness after mother's loss from Handlten family

The Handlten family thanks breeders friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of our dear mother Elizabeth Handlten May and also thanks the minister undertaker and singers for their services.

Mays Elizabeth Handlten

King RKouriers Hold November Meeting at Jumbar Home

The King RKouriers class of Potato Creek Sunday School met at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jumbar's home last Wednesday evening with fourteen members in attendance. An hour of devotional reflection was followed by a social program and refreshments. The next gathering is set for December 18, a Christmas meeting with a gift box.

King Rkouriers Potato Creek Albert Jumbar Ali

Funeral in Colfax for Ed Williams

Mrs. Gambrell attended Ed Williams funeral in Colfax last Friday. Miss Helen Duchanan returned to Indianapolis on Sunday after visiting home last weekend.

Helen Duchanan Indianapolis

Letter From Soldier Boy Describes Camp Life at McClelland

In a letter to his sister Ethel Corp Leonard N Woody recounts army life at Camp McClelland Alabama. He describes a sham battle where he and comrades charged a larger enemy force, a morale boosting Thanksgiving with turkey nuts cigars and music, and social visits from girls at the Y.M.C.A. He notes mounted drills rifle training and mounted wrestle games, while joking about olives and the uncertain return home predicting peace in about three months.

Ethel Thanksgiving Corp Leonard N. Woody Camp McClelland Alabama Woody Elwood Woody Turkey Set Roach

Cow Sale Interim Notice at Irons' Barn Crawfordsville

Twenty five head of high grade milk cows with calves by their side to be sold Saturday December 7 at Irons' barn Crawfordsville. Five cows to freshen soon. Described as the best load shipped to Montgomery county. Dick Land owner Heck Hamilton auctioneer.

Montgomery County Irons Crawfordsville Dick Land Heck Hamilton

Fresh oysters at Saidla’s and local social notes

Mrs. Merle DeLongo spends the week with her parents the Aniel Bookers. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Chambers and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weesner were guests of Mrs. A H Lowers and Miss Ina at noon dinner Sunday. Miss Mae Coffman is ill with influenza at Harold Peterson’s home. Mrs. Chambers oversees the primary room during her absence.

Elmer Chambers Ernest Weesner A. H. Lowers Ina Mae Coffman Harold Peterson Chambers

Farmers Institute to be Held in Darlington Library

A joint Farmers Institute for Sugar Creek and Franklin townships meets in Darlington Library auditorium on Saturday December 14 with speakers Mrs. Lewis Taylor of Newburgh and L O Chasey of Marion. Mrs. Taylor advocates home economics and community improvement for women. Chasey, a 100 acre farmer who rents 70 acres, raises pure bred hogs and cattle and promotes farm education. The same speakers appear for Highview Community Association at Gravelly Run church on December 13.

Farmers’ Institute of Sugar Creek Franklin Townships Darlington Lewis Taylor Newburgh L. O. Chasey Marion Highview Community Association Gravelly Run Church

Local High Team Beats Wingate 22 to 7 at Home

The home squad defeated Wingate 22 to 7 with an 8 to 1 halftime edge. Wingate managed only one field goal as a strong crowd watched the rout. The locals travel to Thorntown for a game tonight.

Wingate Thorntown

School Notes Highlights Absence and New Students

Oliver Bowers and Harold Gray were absent with a growing flu issue. Four new seniors joined from other schools. Mabel Mullen returned after illness. Two days were made up by Friday and Saturday. Latin class progress seems uneven. A pep meeting replaced military drill due to a Win gate victory. Gener al Science discussed cooking at high altitudes with hydrogen limits and a fireless cooker as an answer.

Holiday Greetings from a Leading Engraving House

The Herald notes samples of a beautiful line of Holiday Greetings from a renowned engraving house. Orders are invited to secure early delivery.

the Herald

Warrington Lodge 186 Stated Meeting Notice

Notice to Masons announcing Warrington lodge No. 186 Stated meeting on Wednesday December 11 at 7 30 evening. Election of officers to be held. E N Woody Worshipful Master.

Warrington Lodge No E. N. Woody W. M

Bill Bone to Perform in Lecture Recital at M. E. Church

The third lecture course number will be held next Tuesday night December 10 at the M E church. Entertainer William Alexander Bone known as Bill will present a lecture recital blending poetry humor and character interpretation. He aims to be seen as human and natural and promises an uplifting worthwhile program.

M. E. Church William Alexander Bone Bill Bill Bone Bone

Y M L Club Thanksgiving Dinner Entertainment

The Y M L Club held its annual Thanksgiving meeting with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cooper hosting last Friday. Twenty members enjoyed a three course dinner served at 6 o clock by Ruth Graham Elizabeth Love Minnie Little and Minerva Manning. Small paper turkeys marked each place as guests discussed the meaning of Thanksgiving. Floyd Cornell and Herbert Peeble gave talks on its importance and enjoyment. The evening ended with games and music.

Y. M. L. Club Wilbur Cooper Ruth Graham Elizabeth Love Minnie Little Minerva Manning Floyd Cornell Herbert Peeble

Missionary Meeting Highlights Siam Work and Thanksgiving Spirit

The Woman s Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Pearl Cox s home last Friday. Mrs Aniel Cunningham shared an account of work in Siam and Mrs Edgar L Williams spoke on The Spirit of Thanksgiving. A bank offering was collected and refreshments were served.

The Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Pearl Cox Aniel Cunningham Siam Edgar L. Willams

Library room dismantled after final dressings loan returns

Permanently closed. Since no more surgical dressings are to be made, the room will be dismantled Saturday. All persons who loaned irons and other articles are requested to call at the basement of the Library Saturday afternoon between 2 and 4 and claim their property.

Annual stockholders meeting notice for Peoples Co operative

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders at the Peoples Co operative Telephone Co of Bowers Indiana will be held at Bowers Indiana Tuesday December 10 at 1 o clock p m Roy Welis secretary

Peoples Co-operative Telephone Co Bowers Indiana Roy Welis

Fresh oysters at Younts and local notices

Read the advertisements for earnings potential. Mrs. Owsley's cream buying station operates daily except Sunday. The W C T A will meet Mrs Geo Malsbury on Friday afternoon December 6 at 2 p.m. Residents Ed Little Lafayette and Geo Russell Thorntown with families visited R M Little Sunday. Samuel Shaver Sherman Trout Franklin township and A L Dunbar Sugar Creek Tp named as county fair directors.

Geo. Malsbury Ed Little Lafayette Geo. Russell Samuel Shaver Sherman Trout Franklin Township A. L. Dunbar Sugar Creek County Fair Association

Local Socials and Prize in Crawfordsville

Mrs Ed Stephenson and daughter Helen spent Wednesday in the country with Mr and Mrs Frank Conrad. Mrs M M Vaughn of this place won the first prize five dollars in the Crawfordsville Review contest for the best answer to What would I do with the Kaiser. Mr and Mrs E J Chambers entertained guests at dinner Sunday evening for the birthdays of Mr Chambers and Mr Weesner. Mrs Walter Cook and daughter Rosemary returned to Terre Haute after a visit with Mrs Cook's parents, Mr and Mrs Daniel Lewis. Walter Jr stayed longer.

Ed Stephenson Helen Bert Brainard Margaret Frank Conrad M. M. Vaughn Crawfordsvill Review Walter Cook Rosemary Terre Haute

Mickie Bucks For Self Addressed Envelopes Idea

A reader suggests the post office should issue boxes of envelopes with each recipient’s name and return address in a corner. The idea comes after an experience of unmailable mail due to missing stamps and illegible addresses.

Family Dinner Guests Include Paddack Relatives

Mrs. Jennie Paddack entertained relatives at dinner Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Eric Paddack and family of Ladoga, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Crumm and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Miller of Crawfordsville, Miss Edith Paddack of Colfax, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Paddack, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paddack and family.

Jennie Paddack Eric Paddack Ladoga Floyd Crumm Miller Crawfordsville Edith Paddack Colfax Harley Paddack Howard Paddack

Bazaar and Meals at East Christian Church Saturday

The Ladies of the East Christian Church will hold a bazaar on Saturday December 14. They will serve both dinner and supper with a meal before and after shopping. Buy Christmas gifts, enjoy dinner, then return for supper.

The Ast Christian Church

Local Social News and Public Notices

W OE Strain of Colfax visited with friends here Monday. Mrs Mabel Caldwell fills the Weaver store position vacated by Miss Iva Hiatt. Mrs Edgar L Williams came from Indianapolis to visit through Saturday. Mr and Mrs Chas Lease attended Henry Saylor funeral in New Market. Saylor was their niece. Mrs S Hamilton funeral attendance from Frankfort by Mrs M A Hollowell and Mrs Clint Arnold. A nine pound daughter Harriet Wilhelmina born to Mr and Mrs Hubert Seybold. Mr and Mrs Edgar Webb and children plus Mr and Mrs Morris Webb from Indianapolis visited with Mrs Caroline Webb and Dr C W Kendall Friday through Monday.

W. OE. Strain of Colfax Mabel Caldwell Weaver's Iva Hiatt Chas Lease New Market Henry Saylor Mrs. Saylor M. A. Hollowell Clint Arnold Frankfort Hamilton Hubert Seybold Harriet Wilhelmina Edgar Webb Morris Webb Indianapolis Caroline Webb C. W. Kendall G. E. Martin Old Green Covered Bridge Prof. Coons Martin F. D. Hollenslee Elmer Walter John Hodson Ed Temple Lafayette W. H. Murphy

Methodist Church Darlington Services Publicized

Church notices list Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 at Darlington. Potato Creek Campbell's Chapel holds a 7:00 preaching service. Sunday School lesson referenced on page 3. Everyone welcome. J B Johnson, pastor.

Darlington Potato Creek Campbell’s Chapel J.B. Johnson

Church Sunday School and Services Across Congregations

Darlington Sabbath School at 10 a.m. led by Supt Mr Tressel. South Christian Church offers 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with J B Cooper as Supt and 11 a.m. morning service and 7 p.m. evening service. Garfield Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Denton Cox as Supt. All welcome.

Darlington Mr. Tressel South Christian Church J. B. Cooper Garfield Denton Cox

Bible School at East Christian Church

Bible School scheduled at 10:00 a.m. at East Christian Church led by Pastor C. Floyp Shact according to church notices.

Bible School C. Floyp Shact

Revival Services Begin At Campbell Chapel

Sunday night marked the start of Rev J B Johnson’s revival series at Campbell's Chapel. In town visits, Fredrick and Dorcas Butler of Logansport spent the weekend with the Butler family, while Harry Hiatt, after Thanksgiving furlough in town, returned to Norfolk Virginia having received the Mason ic degrees.

Fredrick and Dorcas Butler Logansport J. B. Johnson Campbell’s Chapel Warl C. James Crawfordsville Ben Houwecker Harry Hiatt Norfolk Wm. Hiatt

Also Mentioned on This Page

King Kouriers Yount's Soldier Boy Saidla Merle DeLongo Delphi Mrs Aniel Booker Farmers TO Hold Highview Oliver Bowers Harold Gray Mabel Mullen Missionary Meeting Younts E. J. Chambers James Peterson Mr. Chambers Mr. Weesner Mickie Edgar L. Williams Presbyterian Church East Christian Church Friends Church Israel Gravelly Run Friends C. E. Quigg P. D. Guyver al Cornell Noah Amick Win. Fordyce Co. A Opal Beamish New Ross Sanderson Charles Pierson Albert Pierson Bloomingdale Gladys Pierson W. A. Buchanan Gill Williamson Mace Buchanan Joe Odell Nashville Tenn Odell
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