Christmas with many relatives in local homes
A long list of local families and friends host holiday gatherings and meals across town and nearby towns. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham of Peru, Miss Linda Earl of Attica, and many others visiting relatives for Christmas. A community Christmas tree and dinners mark the day with family reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Flora
Cutler
Paul Cunningham
Peru
Linda Earl
Attica
C. W. Kendall
Joe Snyder
Rossville
Alice Mellinger
Joe Duckworth
Crawfordsville
Bert Hiatt
Marie Craig
Wingate
Mary Remley
Paul English
Ernest Weesner
Lebanon
S. A. Marshall
Charles Marshall
Mary Helen Paddock
Jennie Paddock
Gretchen Miller
Windfall
W. C. Miller
J. Harold Peterson
Frankfort
Walter Sewart
M. H. Lidikay
Lidikay
H. A. Foster
Ladoga
Kansas City
Leon LePage
Natalie
Commodore Fink
Homer Cooper
Wilbur Cooper
Roy Weliever
Harry Hiatt
Nell Hiatt
Mrs. Ira Hiatt Hosts Christmas Dinner Gathering
In keeping with a family custom, Mrs. Ira Hiatt’s children and grandchildren met at her home last Sunday for a Christmas dinner. Afternoon gift exchange followed, with attendees including Mrs. Ethel Milner and others from Crawfordsville, sharing in the holiday meal and tree festivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hiatt
Ethel Milner
Frank Custer
Byrd Saidla
Collyn Saidla
John Lynch
Ralph Hiatt
Emory Moffitt
Ned
Carl Anderson
Robert
Harry
Crawfordsville
Cecil Mullen
Fred
Christmas Dinner Gathering in Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs James Peterson and children hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Hubert Peterson and daughter Betty Jane from Crawfordsville. Guests today include Mr and Mrs Cyrus Cunningham Reuben Cunningham Mr and Mrs Paul Cunningham of Peru and Mr and Mrs George Welty of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Marion Johnston
Kathleen Johnston
Indianapolis
E. P. McClaskey
Will McClaskey
Alice
Eben
Cliff Freeman
John Newton
Waynetown
John Saidla
Helen
Harris Saidla
Wilbur Cooper
Marvin
George Spahr
Frankfort
Joshua Saidla
Susan Thompson
Beatrice Thompson
Norman Thompson
Earl Butler
Olive Rhorer
Damon Thompson
Robert Lynch
Thompson
Atwell Peebles
The
Peebles and
Weesner
James
John
Roxy Adaline
Laura Lynch
Betty Sue
John Lynch
Adaline Lynch
Gill Williamson
Mace
Wallace Buchanan
Earl Martin
John Buchanan
Walter Kimler
Helen Buchanan
Crawfordsville
Charlotte Buchanan
James Buchanan
Side Meneely
Alex Buchanan
N. F. Peacock
Hunt
Mary Hunt
Peacock Home
J. C. Hunt
Lafayette
Will Hunt
Manon
Edna Harper
Danville
Clinois
Glen Coyner
Colfax
Don Hunt
Nora Hunt
Harry Peterson
James Peterson
Hubert Peterson
Betty Jane
J. Harold Peterson
Mary Joan
Birthday Surprise for Asa Anderson at Home
On Sunday December 21, Mr. Asa Anderson turns fifty eight and a surprise party was planned by his wife. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C F Baldwin and daughter Iris Mr and Mrs Charles Lease Mr and Mrs Will Vannice Mrs Wide Bowers Mrs Martha Bowers Miss Ina Bowers and Mr and Mrs Willard Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Anderson
C. F. Baldwin
Iris
Charles Lease
Will Vannice
Wide Bowers
Martha Bowers
Ina Bowers
Willard Anderson
Christmas Greetings to Our Friends and Readers
The message thanks subscribers for support and wishes a merry Christmas. It extends gratitude to local business people for cooperation enabling regular publication and hopes the holiday spirit brings color to life in the coming year.
Romney Proves Worthy Foe In Tight Local Game
The Romney team matched the local high school at the gym Tuesday night and held the home side to 16 to 14 at halftime. They surged in the second period but Darlington preserved a lead. Community supporters urge the players to maintain training discipline for district tournament success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney
Darlington
Wins From Waynetown in Close High School Battle
Waynetown edged the local high school 17 to 15 after a seesaw second half. Darlington sealed the win with a late field goal with twenty seconds remaining.
Tressell Couple Visiting Parents in Big Rapids
Mr and Mrs Robert Tressell of Big Rapids Michigan are spending the week with his parents Mr and Mrs Elijah Tressell For Sale Splendid farm horse weighing about 1500 good condition A P Dittamore Phone 1 and 2 on 198
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tressell
Big Rapids
Michigan
Elijah Tressell
A. P. Dittamore
Smith-Love Nuptials Held at Crawfordsville
Everett Smith of Crawfordsville and Miss Opal Love of this city wed Monday at high noon in the par lors of Justice FE M Brewer in Crawfordsville. The bride, daughter of Edgar Love, is a local graduate and former telephone operator. The couple will reside with relatives near Cherry Grove this winter and move to a farm in spring. Mr and Mrs Edgar Love attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice FE. M. Brewer
Crawfordsville
Everett Smith
Opal Love
Edgar Love
H. 8
Frankfort
Virginia
K of P Home Coming at Darlington Lodge
Darling ton Lodge Knights of Pythias holds a home coming on Monday January 5 with Mace Lodge providing work. First rank at 4 30, supper at 6, second and third rank work to follow. Mortgage burned to mark debt repayment. All members invited. By Order Of The Lodge.
Mrs Braniigan Improves After Illness
Mrs. John Braniigan, previously taken seriously ill Saturday, shows marked improvement by Monday night and will not require transfer to Indianapolis hospital for now. Plans for Tuesday transfer are canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braniigan
John Braniigan
Indianapolis
Bear Cats Face Hollanders in Tomorrow Night Basketball
Tomorrow night at the gym the Bear Cats meet the Hollanders, a team with players from Wabash or Crawfordsville High School. Tip off is scheduled for 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Cats
Hollanders
Wabash
Crawfordsville High School
Christmas Visit and Church Dinner in Community Notes
Miss Francis Inskeep traveled to Chicago to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Carlos Inskeep. The Ladies of The Friends Church hosted a niece Christmas dinner for Sunday School members after a Christmas program and children's treat last Sunday. It was a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Inskeep
Chicago
Carlos Inskeep
Ladies of the Friends Church
No Herald Next Week
The newspaper announces no edition next week as a brief annual pause for improvements. The shop remains open and the job press ready, with January 9th marking the first issue of the new year. Readers are urged to telephone news for the first 1920 issue.
O. R. H. O. Turkey Feast at Stewart Home
The O. R. H. O. Society held its annual turkey feast near Darlington on December 20. Members enjoyed a large turkey, fixins, brick ice cream and cake around a blazing fireplace. Guests included the Butler, Morrison, Quigg, Peebles, and Gray families. The next meeting is planned for January 17 with the Quiggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. H. O. Society
Herman Stewart
Darlington
Lester Morrison
Herbert Peebles
Merritt Peebles
Herman
Edison
Harold Gray
Everett Butler
Marion Edward
Craig
Claude Quigg
Roy Peebles
Wallace
Lucile
Helen
C. A. Quigg
Mildred
M. T. Peebles
Mary
Mark Robert
Clifford Quigg
Mrs Remley Dislocates Shoulder in Kitchen Fall
Mrs Mary Remley slipped on linoleum Saturday at about 10 30 am and fell, injuring her shoulder likely dislocated and suffering minor injuries. Her aunt Mrs Nancy Byrd notified her daughter Mrs Malsbury who summoned a physician. She is reported to be doing very nicely.
Post Lights Burning For Holiday Display
Electric current was turned into the new post lighting system for the first time on Saturday afternoon December 20 at four o'clock. A temporary connection has kept the lights burning each evening since then to brighten the town for the holidays. At present only 110 volts are used, so brightness is limited until the full 650 volt system is energized.
Eastern Star Officers Named for Coming Year
Eastern Star officers for the coming year have been elected. W. M. Nell Peacock, A. M. Glen Bailey, W. P. Royal B. Cox, Scec. Anna Guntle, Treas. Lorena Flora, Conductress, Mayme Lynch, Associate Conductress, Fern Woody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
W. M
Nell Peacock
A. M
Glen Bailey
W. P
Royal B. Cox
Scec
Anna Guntle
Treas
Lorena Flora
Mayme Lynch
Fern Woody
Black salt purchase noted at Darlington Lumber and Coal Co
Fifty pounds of black salt is recorded at the Darlington Lumber and Coal Company. Miss Lena Carroll visits today with her mother Mrs Ella Carroll in Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington Lumber and Coal Co
Lena Carroll
Ella Carroll
Crawfordsville
Death of Charles Staley Local farmer dies after monthslong illness
Charles Staley aged 50 a farmer of Campbell's Chapel neighborhood died at his home Saturday afternoon after an illness of several months He was born near Sidney Ohio and lived near Darlington He is survived by his wife a stepdaughter Mrs Hazel Patterson a foster daughter Miss Ruth McCullough and one brother Judson Staley The funeral was held Tuesday at Campbell's Chapel Church with Rev W M Nicely officiating Burial took place in the I O O F Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Staley
Here
Campbell’s Chapel
Mr. Staley
Sidney
Ohio
Darlington
Hazel Patterson
Indianapolis
Ruth McCullough
Judson Staley
Crawfordsville
W. M. Nicely
Hillsboro
Roy
Byron Cox
John Graham
Damon Thompson
Christmas Service Offerings Highlight South Christian Church
South Christian Church reports a well attended Christmas Sunday with a $50 offering from the Sunday School, $40 for financial aid in Darlington. Special Christmas songs and duets by Mrs. Bair, Mrs. Baldwin, and Mrs. Hiatt marked both services. Next Sunday plans include election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Christian Church
J. B. Cooper
Christian Endeavor
Darlington
Bair
Baldwin
Everting
Bert Hiatt
Cc. F. Baldwin
Methodist Church Services and Christmas Offering Note
Sunday School at 10:00 with a White Christmas Offering over 15 dollars to fill Christmas Baskets. Morning Worship at 11:00 featuring "Pressing Toward The Mark" and solo by Mr. Marshall. Epworth League at 6:00. Evening Worship at 7:00 with sermon "A Fine Resolution" by Pastor J B Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church Services Schedule Dec 28 1920
Sunday School at 10:00 preaching at 11:00 and 7:00 P M Dec 28 Morning Subject Some Modern Wise Men Evening Subject Is There A Universal Religion Wednesday Dec 31 7 P M A Service for everybody Subject A Forward Look At Shannondale Thursday January 1 1920 7 00 P M A service of Anticipation W J Frost P D Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Shannondale
W. J. Frost
Christmas Exercises at Friends Church
After Sunday School at the Friends church last Sunday a Christmas program featured songs readings from prophecies and the new testament and an illustrated talk. Children received a treat followed by an excellent dinner and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Machine Shop Opened West of Town
Martz and son open a new machine shop in the recently erected building just west of town. The shop sits just east of the Hamp Booker residence on the cement road and offers all kinds of machine work and auto repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martz
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Xmas
Saidla
Waynetwon
Smith
Love
Methodist Church
J. B. Johnson
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