Former resident buried after long illness in Francisville
William Guntle, longtime Darlington grocery man, died early Tuesday at his daughter Mrs John Reeder's home in Francisville after a serious two week illness. He would have been eighty at his next birthday and lived with children since his wife died. The body returned to his niece Miss Lina Booher's home before a Thursday morning Presbyterian church funeral, with Odd Fellows in charge. Survived by two daughters Ona Reeder Francisville Ora Norris Tipton, three grandsons and two granddaughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Guntle
Darlington
John Reeder
Francisville
Gundle
Guntle
Crawfordsville
Death of A. Clements Crawfordsville prominent citizen
Andrew S. Clements longtime real estate, loan and insurance businessman in Crawfordsville died Saturday night at 11 55 following a three month illness from stomach complications. He was active in Montgomery County and well known for his jovial disposition and broad acquaintance. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 conducted by Rev. Paul Curnick and Dr. Shott. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Andrew S. Clements
Crawfordsville
Clements
Montgomery
Methodist Church
Paul C. Curnick
M. E. Church
Shott
First Baptist Church
City
Oak Hill
Entertained Friends at Three Course Dinner
Mr and Mrs A B Cross entertained a number of their friends Friday evening at an elaborate three course dinner. Those present included Messrs and Mesdames Ea Little Alf Little John McManama Geo Russell Ernest Frances Floyd Cornell Wilbur Cooper Abner Bowers Winfrey Sweeney and Tony Endicott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cross
Messrs
Mes
Ea Little
Alf Little
John McManama
Geo. Russell
Ernest Frances
Floyd Cornell
Wilbur Cooper
Abner Bowers
Winfrey Sweeney
Tony Endicott
Darl ington State Bank Stockholders Meeting
Stockholders of the Darl ington State Bank will meet at the bank on Saturday January 5 1918 at 2 p m to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact other business as may come before the meeting.
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Darlington State Bank
Above Bank
Community visit heavy in Crawfordsville and Indianapolis
Mort Dunbar of Crawfordsville visited with his brother Bird Dunbar and family on Saturday. Miss Bertha Vannice and Frances Manning of Indianapolis plan a Saturday visit with homefolks. Lieut. Harold Hollensbee from Camp Taylor will return home Sunday morning for Christmas holidays and go back Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Dunbar
Crawfordsville
Bird Dunbar
Bertha Vannice
Frances Manning
Indianapolis
Harold Hollensbee
Camp Taylor
W. H. Murphy
Eight Initiated At Eastern Star Meeting In Masonic Hall
An Eastern Star Chapter held an afternoon and evening session at the Masonic hall on Wednesday initiating eight new members. Four candidates were added in the afternoon, a banquet followed for about sixty members, then the remaining four were initiated. Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Smiser of Logansport praised the chapter. New members include Mr and Mrs John Lynch Mr and Mrs Bert Brainard Mrs Grant Gray Mrs Edith Weesner Carper G Crowder and Charles Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Smiser
Logansport
Indiana
John Lynch
Bert Brainard
Grant Gray
Edith Weesner
Carper G. Crowder
Charles Marshall
Farewell Evening for Mrs Cooper at South Christian Church
The Faithful Workers Class girls of South Christian Church spent Tuesday evening with their teacher Mrs. John Cooper who leaves Thursday for Loranger Louisiana. They shared candy nuts and apples and presented a small Christmas gift. They hope for her return in the spring.
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Faithful Workers
South Christian Church
John Cooper
Loranger
Mrs. Cooper
Seal Sale Progressing With Red Cross Seals
Saturday many young ladies sold Red Cross Christmas Seals raising 17 dollars 11 cents toward a 20 dollar goal. Dorothy Booker led sales with Minerva Manning second. Stamps may be purchased from Mrs James Peterson in the coming days.
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Red Cross
Dorothy Booker
Minerva Manning
James Peterson
Alumni Supper Set for Next Wednesday at the Library
The H. S. Alumni reunion is next Wednesday evening at the Library with supper served at 6 30. Members should arrive early to ensure preparations are complete by serving time.
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H. S
Local residents visit and plans for holidays noted
Saidla's Leon Little of Linden visits homefolks Tuesday. Lynn Milner of Camp Meade Md will spend Xmas with his parents Sam Milner and wife. John Stephens and son Junior of North Vernon were guests here Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Wm Green of Nebraska visiting F H Finley and family went to Gaston Friday. Roy Karshner, former teacher, now at Ft Thomas Ky. E H Russell attended an old fiddlers contest at Frankfort last Thursday night and won best all around fiddler prize. Mr and Mrs Bird Dunbar to host turkey dinner. Mr and Mrs Arnold Houston of Wabash welcome guests Saturday. For Sale corn about 24 acres to be sold as a lot, shock and deliverable locally, price to be set by sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Milner
Camp Meade, Md
Sam Milner
E. H. Russell
Frankfort
Bird Dunbar
Arnold Houstin
Wabash
C. E. Tribbett
Darlington
Indiana
Sacrifice and Patriotism in Wartime Appeal
A speaker urges uniform sacrifice for the nation and calls for joining the Red Cross and sending donations to aid wounded soldiers. The call targets all Americans to support war efforts and criticizes German oppression abroad in stark, jingoistic terms.
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Red Cross
France
Interesting letter from Pvt. Byron C Cox in France 1917
Private Byron C. Cox writes from the Y M C A tent in France describing comforts for soldiers including a store, writing materials, a library, music, recreational gear, and hopes for moving pictures. He reports good health, mild weather, and optimistic war forecasts ahead of a spring 1919 drive.
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W. A. Burgin
Byron C. Cox
France
Dunbars Appointed County Farm Superintendent
At a county commissioners meeting last Saturday Bird Dunbar was chosen superintendent of the county farm. He will assume duties near the first of March and plans to move his family there. Friends already offer to rent rooms from the Dunbars, and the community wishes them happiness in their new home.
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Bird Dunbar
Dunbar
Dunbars
Mrs. Frank Custer Struck by Paralysis in Country Home
Mrs. Frank Custer, located at her country home north of town, is seriously ill after a stroke last Sunday. She has been under medical care for some time and a nurse from Indianapolis is in attendance as doctors monitor her condition.
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Frank Custer
Indianapolis
Post Office Evening Hours Through Christmas Notice
Notice to the Public states the post office will stay open evenings until after the evening mail is distributed through Christmas. After Christmas no mail will be distributed if the evening train is late arriving. V. E. Craig, P. M.
Darlington Schools Dismissed for Christmas Vacation
Darlington schools end for a week this afternoon with studies resuming on December 31. Students are released early for the Christmas holiday.
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Darlington
The Course of a Dollar in War Effort
A concise explanation of saving a dollar for war bonds. The dollar loaned to government funds food clothing and ammunition for soldiers, keeps fighting strength, and supports the home front by reducing wasteful domestic purchases. It emphasizes personal gain from saving and government loan interest.
Local items and notices from area residents
Wimmer's grocery runs specials on nuts and candies while Saidla's Hardware promotes auto tires. Mr and Mrs John Lynch spent Monday in Frankfort. Mrs Geo Boots and daughters in Crawfordsville. Several visits and family updates across Maysville Stockwell Indianapolis Defiance and Hattiesburg. Subscription price change to 1.50 after January 1.
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John Lynch
Frankfort
Geo. Boots
Crawfordsville
Willie Lang
Maysville
John Love
Notice to Masons for Darlington Lodge meeting
Stated meeting of Darlington Lodge No. 186 F and A M Wednesday night December 26 election of officers urged attendance. Called meetings on Monday night December 24 Tuesday afternoon and night December 25 to confer degrees on Lieut Harold Hollensbee. W E Woody W M C A Marshall Sec.
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Darlington Lodge
Harold Hollensbee
W. E. Woody
W. M
A. Marshall
Norman Thompson Promoted and Transferred to Headquarters Co
Norman Thompson of Hattiesburg moves from Co. C to Headquarters Co and becomes a corporal. He now serves as a mail clerk in the post office department.
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Norman Thompson
Hattiesburg
Co. C
Headquarters Co
Post Office Department
Fresh supply of cookies and crackers at Wimmer's grocery
Wimmer's grocery announces a fresh supply of cookies and crackers arriving for shoppers. The store highlights new assortments and bulk options for pickup and in store shopping.
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Wimmer’s Grocery
Corner Drug Store Borated With Hazel Cream Ad
Advertisement urges use of Borated With Hazel Cream for chapped hands and face priced at 25 cents per bottle at the Corner Drug Store.
Christmas Club Meeting With Dickens Readings
The Book Lovers' Club held its Christmas gathering at Mrs. James Peterson's home with fourteen members attending. Decorated rooms, pine garlands, and holly created a festive setting as members quoted Dickens and heard readings. A luncheon followed, with place cards bearing Red Cross seals and a wreath centerpiece showing exchanged gifts. Guests included Mrs. Hubert Peterson and daughter Betty Jane from Chicago.
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James Peterson
John Saidla
Ernest Weesner
Lena Carrol
Fortnightly Needle Club Christmas Meeting
Mrs Laura Honecker hosted a Fortnightly Needle Club gathering at her home with fifteen members and a guest, Mrs Caroline Webb. The rooms featured Christmas colors and flags, and a lunch was served by Mrs Kendall. Instead of a grab bag, members donated their usual gift money to the Red Cross.
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Laura Honecker
Needle Club
Honecker
Kendall
Red Cross
Caroline Webb
Notice to K P Members Dues Payable at Cox’s
Notice to K P members that dues should be paid while the author is absent from the city. Dues are to be paid to W C Raper at Cox's Hardware Store. Signed J B Cooper.
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W. C. Raper
Cox’s Hardware Store
J. B. Cooper
Christmas Candy Stock at Wimmer’s Grocery
A large supply of Christmas candies is available at Wimmer’s grocery. Mrs. Marion Holloway and Mrs. Mary Mills plan to spend the winter in Florida. Several local residents travel or visit nearby towns for extended periods. James Conrad of near Young’s Chapel is seriously ill. Arista B Avery of Woodland California sent Bertha Booker a box of Burbank’s improved silver prunes. Avery is noted for war service and western mining interests.
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Helen Stephenson
Indianapolis
James Conrad
Young’s Chapel
Wm. Hiatt
Bert Hiatt
Lebanon
Earl Butler
Logansport
Marion Holloway
Mary A. Mills
Tampa
Florida
Bertha Booker
Arista B. Avery
Woodland
California
Burbank
Mr. Avery
West
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Stockholders Meeting
Saidla
Leon Little of
Linden
John Stephens
Son Junior
North Vernon
Roy Karshner
Ft. Thomas
The
Pvt
Quartermaster Department
Berlin
Germany
County Farm
V. E. Craig, P. M
Wimmer’s
Snow Skinner
St. Louis
Clint Conrad
Mrs
Clarence Johnson
Alonzo King
John King
Elsie Holtz
Stockwell
Will Stuckey
Blanche Peebles
Eula Clouser
Ralph Hiatt
Lois Needham
Indiana University
Herald
Moses Allen
Youngs Chapel
Richard Allen
Lucille Morrison
Defiance
Ohio
Alf Morrison
James Buchanan
Hattiesburg Miss
Alex Buchanan
Hubert Peterson
Betty Jane
Chicago
Fortnightly Needle Club
Wimmer's Grocery
Lou Anderson
Lafayette
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