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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
1
Joseph G Booher a well known local resident was stricken with paralysis Tuesday morning around 10 o clock while returning to Darlington on a wagon with Coll Manning and was brought home by Oliver Flaningam. Examination shows his entire right side is affected and his condition remains serious.
Peter Mitchell aged 67 living at White Church six miles north of here was found dead near a corn crib by his son Walter on Saturday evening. Death appears due to heart failure. Survived by two sons Ora of Frankfort and another, three daughters, and a brother Dr. Mitchell. Funeral held at 10:30 Tuesday at White Church with Rev. D C Campbell officiating.
Mrs Rebecca Flaningam aged 83 dies suddenly of heart failure at her residence four miles southeast of town. Funeral at South Christian Church with Rev Coy of Lebanon, burial at Greenlawn. Born January 1 1839 near Darlington, she married John Flaningam at age 20 and left eight children Oliver, William, Jasper, Samuel, Mary, Flora plus siblings Rosaline Ellsbury and brothers E B Booher Elwood Booher and L C Booher.
We thank neighbors and friends for help and kindness after our mother’s death and for the floral offerings. Gratitude to the minister for consoling words. Oliver Flaningam, William Flaningam, Jasper Flaningam, Samuel Flaningam, Lou Ella Flaningam and Mrs. Flora Ford.
Mrs. Frank Mills age 38 of five miles west of Darlington died Wednesday at 2 30 AM in Lafayette hospital after a ten day stomach trouble. She leaves husband ten children three sisters one brother and her parents Mr. and Mrs Jake Wills. Funeral Friday at 10 AM at Darlington Methodist Church. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Miss Mabel Green of Whittier California writes to Mrs Jennie Paddock detailing the death of her brother Willie Green on December 4 after three weeks bedridden. She also recounts an injury to her hand sustained in a printing press accident.
Mr and Mrs George Manning received a telegram Saturday announcing the death of Mrs Herman Knockemus of Indianapolis. She died at Methodist hospital following an operation. The Knockemus' were frequent guests of the Manning family and have many friends here.
Lost crank from a car between residence and Darlington Friday night December 8. Finder please notify Ed Williamson.
Fortnightly Needle club held its Christmas meeting at Mrs. Walter Chesterson's home. Winners were Mrs. F. W. Campbell and Mrs. Jules LePage in two contests. Guests enjoyed a decorated tree, gift exchange, and refreshments. Eighteen members and one guest attended. The next meeting is set for December 27 at Mrs. Pearl Cox's home.
The Gravelly Run church ladies aid met at Mrs. Aben Abbott’s home on Thursday December 7. They planned the Farmers Institute to be held at the church on Friday December 15 with dinner served by the ladies aid. Attendees included A D Peebles and daughter Agnes, Merritt Peebles, Ralph Young, Sarah Peebles, Minnie La Follette and daughters, J H Smith and daughter Bonnie, Halfred Quigg and daughters, Rena and Bertha Quigg, plus guest Lora Abbott of Mace.
At a regular meeting of the local Eastern Star Lodge chapter officers were elected for the ensuing year. W M Mayme Lynch. W P R B Cox. A M Carrie Hamilton. Conductress Mae Hunt. A Conductress Marie Lynch. Secretary Ruth Smart. Treasurer Della Morrison. Ada Birdie Lane. Ruth Madge Cooper. Esther Ada Gery. Martha Lynee Brainard. Electa Glenn Barley. Marshal Fern Butler. Chaplain Nell Peacock. Warder Mrs Biddle. Pianist Fern Woody.
Local Masons anticipate a rabbit hunt next Monday with many expert marksmen and rusty shotguns. Captains Thompson and Wray organize rival teams as the side with the fewest rabbits will provide supper on Wednesday night when Past Masters confer the third degree on two candidates. Lodge opens at four with supper at six.
Miss Laura Darby former Darlington music and art instructor now in Colfax will present the operetta The Isle of Chance next Wednesday night December 20 at the Colfax high school auditorium. Her past Colfax production Love Pirates of Hawaii is recalled by local residents as a reminder of her talent.
At the stated meeting of Darlington Lodge No 186 F and A M officers were elected W M Harry Weliever S W George Russell J W Charles Marshall Treasurer Walter Burgin Secretary Walter Weaver Trustee Earl Bukter Telephone your news to this office to help improve the paper
A highly anticipated game headlines tomorrow night at the local gym as Darlington hosts Bowers in a fierce rivalry done in friendly spirit. Both sides promise peak effort with a large Bowers delegation, tipoff at 8 o clock, admission 15 and 25 cents.
Miss Clara Seybold of Chicago, daughter of Mrs. Wilhelmina Seybold and former Darlington student, quietly married Ernest Wallace at brother Hubert Seybold’s house last Tuesday at 11 am. Rev. A L Brandenburg performed the ceremony. They left Crawfordsville at 1:42 pm for Davenport Iowa to reside. Wallace is a traveling salesman.
The Womens Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. George Malsbury’s home. Mrs. Hertenstein gave an able review on the negro question. The society decided to assemble a Christmas box for an Orphans Home in Webrasia valued at $15.00, sent Wednesday morning by secretary Mrs. Walter Burgin.
Mrs Fairy Francis hosted the Anthologia club Christmas gathering Thursday afternoon. Mrs Hila Francis presented a paper on the people of Africa and their customs followed by the annual grub bag. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches salad and coffee. Guests were Mrs Leo Flaningam Miss Thelma Martin and Miss Gladys Mullen.
Saturday night visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Harris included Rev and Mrs Allen of Colburn Miss Melita Kaler Miss Frances Peterson Miss Hazel Harris of Weidener college Mulberry and Miss Anna Bush. Sunday visitors were the Rev and Mrs Allen and the three Weidener girls Mr and Mrs D W Booher and Mr and Mrs R E Booher and sons Alonzo and Carl.
Mrs. Mary Pickett Lankford and Mrs. Rose Pickett visited Miss Mattie Kersey last Friday to celebrate her birthday. They brought baskets and an excellent dinner was served. In the afternoon Mrs. Mel Broaks reminded that both birthdays fall on the same day.
The W C T U prepares a Christmas box for the Orphans Home to be sent the latter part of the week. People may contribute books toys candy popcorn or other items for children by leaving them with Mrs. Frank Buchanan on Friday.
A. Weaver and Son announces extended hours next week to give Christmas shoppers more opportunity to buy. The store will stay open every evening to accommodate customers.
The Ladies Aid of Friends church held its annual all day quilting at Mrs. Jennie Paddack's home. Members brought covered dishes. A bounteous dinner followed served by Mrs. Phoebe Hampton, Mrs. Nellie Paddack, and others.
Charles E. Faust former Darling ton boy and noted evangelistic singer will assist the Methodist choir in the Christmas cantata. He directs music at Potato Creek meetings and plans to spend Christmas in the area, a boon to local music lovers and choir members.
Visiting time was set by the PTA last Tuesday. Members met after school as Miss Ayres performed and Mr Hertenstein spoke on school needs. Christmas programs planned, Santa visited Mrs Hunts room, and Crawfordsville hosted a county teachers institute with lectures from Dr Tapy Dr Gross Dr Ramsay Mrs Derbyshire and Miss Aikman.
Rebecca and Odd Fellows lodges and families shared a bountiful Tuesday supper followed by a program of talks readings and music. The Rebekah lodge welcomed two new members during a Wednesday meeting with ice cream and cake refreshments.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Darlington State Bank Darlington Indiana will be held at the bank office on Saturday December 6 1922 at 1 p m for the election of directors and any other business. W A Burgin cashier.
Tuesday morning James Gray driving a Shaffer delivery truck collided with Damon Thompson’s oil truck near the George Conrad farm. The Shaffer vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage while the oil truck remained undamaged.
Norman Thompson attended a meeting of Chevrolet dealers in Indianapolis on Monday. The event gathered state dealers to discuss distribution and policy matters.
Meeting of the King Kouriers Sunday school class is postponed until after revival meetings at Potato Creek conclude.
The Lutheran Church Womens Missionary Society will sell home made candy at Brainard and Butlers store on Saturday December 28 starting at 2 o clock. Proceeds support church missions.
A compilation of local social happenings lists visits and guests in Indianapolis Noblesville LaFayette Colfax and New Paris. It notes Milners Burr Ground Graham Flour advertisements and a Potato Creek Ladies Aid Christmas meeting with officer elections hostesses a noon dinner and a festive program with carols dialogues readings pan tomime and an exchange of gifts among members and guests.
The M. E. Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Ben Honecker's home on December 7 with nineteen members and two guests. Mrs. Biddle and Mrs. Beacham led an owl readings program centering on the baked owl. Miss Cora Paddock helped with refreshments.
Farmers and families are invited to the Federation meeting Saturday evening December 16 at 7 30 at the library. Officers will be elected. A N Went worth of Chicago will speak. Music and refreshments will be provided. J E Butler.
Notice to stockholders states annual meeting in Shannondale on Tuesday December 19 at 8 p m for director election and reports. Also warns War Savings Stamps holders of January 1 1923 maturity and to bring certificates for submission to the Federal Reserve Bank at Chicago.
Members of the Bowers Co operative Telephone Co will hold a meeting on Tuesday December 12 to elect directors and handle other business. Cha Clouser serves as president and Elwood Woody as secretary.
The Darlington Garage promotes a record tire inventory with a tire for every car and urges buyers to purchase now while prices are down.
On Saturday night December 16 Manager Barton of the Sunshine Theatre offers The Heart of the Desert as the feature with Wm. Russell leading. Also on the bill are On the Firing Line with Matt and Jeff and a Sunshine comedy. Shows start promptly at 7 and 9 with prices 10 and 25 cents. A large crowd saw Tom Mix in The Rough Diamond last Saturday.
Members of Mrs Danon Thompson’s Methodist Sunday school class have spent days making candy and popcorn balls to sell on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds will fund a Christmas basket for a needy family.
Pastor Albert L Brandenburg leads services at 7 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 p m and Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11 o'clock at Potato Creek.
Church of the Brethren announces preacher Elder D. C. Campbell with John R. Rettinger as superintendent. Preaching services at 11:00 AM invite the public to hear the sermon on where to spend eternity.
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