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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
7
Buick Motor Company says all models rise effective January 15, 1917. Prices listed: 4-34 660, 4-35 675, 6-44 1040, 6-45 1070. Officials cite delayed announcement and material costs. production in November exceeded 10,000 cars, yet stock at December 1 remained low as factory efforts continue to meet booked orders at former prices.
Frank Stover shot himself in Morris Peele’s hardware shop after requesting to view revolvers and shells. Despondent, and a former state hospital inmate, he died two hours later. he left a wife and eight children.
The W C T U notes prohibition wins across states on November 7. Michigan and Montana vote dry by large margins, Grand Rapids and Detroit show strong dry results, South Dakota cities go dry, and Colorado residents shift to support after Denver experiences. Seattle Mayor H D Gill urges unity in delegates for a dry platform.
The Indiana contest invites pupils to write on The Utility of Forests. Prizes limited to new entrants. prior prize winners barred. Manuscripts up to 2000 words typed in ink on white paper must be mailed to Elijah A. Gladden in Indianapolis by May 1, 1917. Focus areas include direct and indirect utility of forests with listed subtopics.
Artis Kirk born April 14 1895 near Bowers Indiana died December 2 1916 at age 21 years 7 months 18 days He married Iva Gant January 5 1913 in Monroe Indiana and had two children Glen 3 and Lela 6 months The family includes his widow two children his parents two sisters and many relatives He joined the U B Church at age 12 in Bowers Rev Goodwin conducted funeral services at U B Church Bowers with Rev F B Feighner Monroe and burial at Green Lawn Cemetery near Darlington
At the recent election Elwood Woody won District 1, Ewel Engle won District 2, and J H Smith captured District 3. The turnout was light with little voter interest.
Notice from John M. Woody requests all persons having accounts with him to settle them before January 1.
A business note states the buyer is paying top prices for all junk and poultry. It directs readers to call 4 on 198 Howard McKinsey & Co.
We thank all who assisted during our bereavement and those who sent flowers. Mrs Artis Kirk. Lewis Kirk and family.
A water pipe between the outside wall and plastering connected to an upper floor lavatory froze and burst last Saturday night. Water flooded the library auditorium floor, and Miss Faye Miller with several assistants spent Sunday morning sweeping out the water. The maple floor shows only slight warping.
An ad notes photos at Rettinger's and promotes Bert Hiatt as a buyer of various items. It provides a contact phone number 2 on 12 for inquiries. The brief mentions clearing clutter and arranging purchases.
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