Darlington Pioneer Cyrus Cunningham Dies After Illness
After a little more than three days of sickness Cyrus Cunningham, a long respected Darlington resident born June 11 1837 in Ohio, died at home. Survived by wife Elma Cox Cunningham and five children including Reuben, George Welty in Crawfordsville, Spurgeon in New York City, Paul in Peru, and Mrs James A Peterson of Darlington. funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev. A S Buchanan and Rev. W J Frost officiating.
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Cyrus Cunningham
Darlington
Mr. Cunningham
Reuben Cunningham
Jessie Peterson
Green County
Ohio
Zenia
Montgomery County
Indiana
Alex Buchanan
Elma Cox
Elijah and
Nancy Cox
Cunningham
George Welty
Crawfordsville
Spurgeon Cunningham
New York City
Paul Cunningham
Peru
James A. Peterson
Antel Ottoningham
P. Gunningham
Monrovia
Calinm
Ilinois
Denver
Colo
Cumming Hen
Presbyteria Reh
Ana
Cornelia
Presbyterian Church
A. S. Buchanan
Indianapolis
W. J. Frost
LO. O. F
Death of Mrs Ella Woody at Crawfordsville sanatorium
Mrs Ella Woody wife of Robert Woody died at the Ben Hur sanitarium in Crawfordsville at one o'clock Saturday morning after an illness dating from last fall. She was taken to the sanitarium in December and underwent an operation the day before Christmas. Funeral services were held at the Friends church on Monday morning conducted by M Regan. Pallbearers were her nephews Will I McDaniel Chas Long John and Wallace Johnson Chas Ward and Paddock. Out of town attendees included Mrs Murry Johnson A J Middleton Mrs Will Conwell Mrs S B Johnson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. van Gandy
Rt Woody
Ben Hur
Crawfordsville
Friends Church
C. W. Pritchard
S. B. Johnson
Jamestown
Ella Woody
Robert Woody
Woody
M. Regan
Ves Lee Hampton
Ae Thomas Tincher
Cody
Ernest
Weesner
Quigg
Will I McDaniel
Chas. Long
John
Wallace Johnson
Chas. Ward
I Paddock
Murry Johnson
A. J. Middleton
Innid
Will Conwell
Lebanon
B. Jobhson
Agns
Mayoress and Mrs Young rushed to hospital in Indianapolis
Mrs Ralph Young and Miss Gert rude Weaver were taken to Methodist hospital in Indianapolis on Monday by Dr Pollom. Both underwent operations the following day.
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Ralph Young
Gertrude Weaver
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Pollom
Four coal beavers unload coal car with showy feats
Report notes a group including Decker Mullen Don Hunt Shoney Peterson and Dutch Thompson unloading a coal car for Charley Gery at the start of the week. They arrived in three autos and demonstrated their ability to remove the combustible mineral from its conveyor, then left without needing money.
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Charley Gery
Decker Mullen
Don ‘Hunt
Shoney Peterson
Dutch Thompson
Leas Couple Locate in Florida After Tampa Visit
Mr and Mrs Chas F Leas moved to Florida weeks ago locating in Tampa They visited St Petersburg but crowded conditions prompted their departure They are now at the same place as Mrs Fred Kellys sister Gre and her husband appear part of the crowded city scene with many people affected by the move
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Florida
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Fred Kelly
Revival at Thorntown Led by Dr Aikman Evangelist
Evangelist Dr S F Aikman, known in Darlington, will hold a series of gospel meetings at the Presbyterian church in Thorntown starting next Monday at 7 30 p m. Services run each evening Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 p m with Saturday excluded. Friends in Darlington are invited.
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Thorntown
S. F. Aikman
Darlington
Presbyterian Church
Aikmah
Linden Forms Protective Association With Special Constables
Linden citizens organize a protective association and swear in twenty one special constables. They are armed and the town lights will burn all night. The move follows a nationwide wave of crime.
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Linden
Butler Couple Mark Tenth Anniversary at Governor Mount Farm
Mr and Mrs Everett Butler celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a large gathering at their Governor Mount farm home from seven to eleven last evening. They received numerous tin gifts and the event was enjoyed by all in attendance.
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Mrs
Everett Butler
Governor Mount Farm
Mrs. Butler
Be Ab Leaving Week in Indianapolis With Woody Couple
A fragment notes upcoming departure to leave on the first week with Mr and Mrs Walter Woody in Indianapolis for a few days before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Walter Woody
Colfax Social Guests Read Like Local Roll Call
Mrs Harold Paterson and Mr Don Hunt host as Colfax society circles include Mrs Lester Mullen Mr Gien Coyner and Miss Helen Coyner along with Mr and Mrs Don Hunt and others as a noted gathering.
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Harold Paterson
Aniter
Don. Hunt Aier
Lester Mullen
Gien*Coyner
Helen Coyner
Colfax
Darlington Bears Beat Thorntown In Tough Rivalry
Darlington high school defeated Thorntown 18 to 7 on the road, with a strong second half and improved passing. The team then won 9 to 7 at home over Advance, despite rough play, as Kelly led with three field goals and Grey added a foul. A Butler Law School loss to Darlington Bear Cats closed the schedule, in a fast game highlighted by ten Bear Cat fouls and Pickering’s solid defense.
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Thermtown
Ane Advance High School
Be Eee
Laysers
Enied
Ocale School
Ocal High School
Advance
Fwo
Darlington
Fi. S
Kelly
Emmett Bowers
Arene Walker
Owens
Smith Pickett
Yaeger
Snyder
Gray
Emmert
Walker
Darlington Boys
Butler Law School
Cats
Butler College Law School
Tullignapelis
Darlington Bear Cats
Hear Cats
Seetann
Pickering
Jocal Tean
Spplauss
Sam
Four Goals Baabner and Brewington In Outfield
Four goals by Baabner and Brewington with Denny out follow a tense sequence as players shift positions. The match details show substitutions and key plays affecting the scoreline.
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Baabner
Brewington
Denny
Rockville Ex-College Stars Take Close Win at New Venue
The Rockville team, composed of ex college stars, provided a tougher challenge than expected for Cate. The game stayed close through the halves as Rockville edged ahead briefly and finished 28 to 22 after a frantic final period. A large crowd from Arlington Fourie traveled to support the visitors.
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Rockville
Cate
Lington Fourie
New A
Mrs Lucinda Moffitt Moves to California Home
Mrs Moffitt left yesterday for Los Al California where she will reside with her daughter She has been in town for years as a companion to her sister Mrs Ruth Butler Miss Annis Peebles will also live with Mrs Butler following the change in residence
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Gore
California
Lucinda Moffitt
Los al . Cal
Darling ton installs electric fire alarm system
The town council adds an electric fire alarm to protect residents of Darling ton. A two horse motor device arrived yesterday, tested this afternoon, and will be installed atop the fire house within days. It will be operated by push buttons at the telephone office and fire house.
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Darlington
Kin Couriers Change Monthly Meeting Night
Kin Kouriers announce a shift of the monthly meeting from the fourth Friday to the eighth Friday to avoid conflicts with township farmers meetings on Fridays. The first meeting of the new plan will be at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnipseed with Mr. and Mrs. Bay Andere serving as assistant hosts. New officers for the year will be introduced. members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kin Kouriers
Inataad
Thomas
Bay Andere
Yeas
The Kind We Like Letter From Zephia Zeigler
A former Darlington resident now in Union City Indiana sends $2.00 to renew The Darlington Herald for another year. The note calls the paper a good big letter from home and expresses appreciation for weekly readings.
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Darlington
Union City
Darlington Herald
Zelphia I. Zeigler
Nion City
Ind
County Declamatory Contest Seeks Hosts in Darlington
Darlington should consider securing the County High School Declamatory Contest to be held here on March 25 with two contestants from each eligible high school. East year the event was at Waser where Prof. M F Coons conducted a canvass of local businessmen for cash prizes.
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Darlington
Spreeke
Theounty
Waser
M. F. Coons
Widow of Jesse Hutchens Dies at Thorntown at 69
Mrs Jesse Hutchens died at her Thorntown home last Sunday at age 69. Born in Montgomery county she spent most of life in the Thorntown area. No children survived but the couple adopted four children in infancy. two nieces and two nephews survive as heirs.
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Jesse Hutchens
Jesse .Hutchens
Thornt
Montgomery County
Thorntown
Hutchens
December meeting postponed by committees keeps authority in question
The December gathering was postponed, with multiple committees remaining involved and carrying the responsibility for decisions. The delay signals ongoing negotiation and oversight by the same groups charged with action.
Cats Meet Elks Monday Night at Local Gym
Large crowd anticipated as Darlington Bearcats face Mooresville Elks Monday at 7 30 p m in Bt local gym. Both teams split two Thanksgiving games with Bearcats winning one and losing the other. Mooresville strengthens after adding players and beat Indiana polis Roe and Tipton teams, aiming to win on a strong percentage basis. Cats seek victory for pride and gate receipts with reserved seats at Schroff's drug store. admission 25 and 35 cents.
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Darlington Bear Out
Mooresville Elke
Ae Ems
Ville
Bear .Cats
Mooresville
Em Roe
Indianapolis
Tipton
Cats
Schroff’s Drug
Custer Couple Celebrate Ninth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Custer celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary with a three course dinner at their north town home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Brainard Mr and Mrs Lee Hampton Mr and Mrs Ernest Weesner and Mr and Mrs Elmer mbers. A pink and white centerpiece featured carnations narcissi and ferns with candles. The couple were toasted and given a pink cake ornamented with 1921 in pink as the celebration continued with games and music. The toast underlined the couple’s nine years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Custer
Cavers
Bert Brainard
Lee Hampton
Ernest Weesner
Elmer Mbers
Lovers Club Meeting At Mrs Snyder's Home
The Book Lovers Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Snyder's home with fourteen members present. They shared Hamlet quotations and discussed Bernes three and four. Refreshments included ice cream cake and cocoa, with a birthday cake in club colors for Mrs. Snyder. Guests were Mrs. T L Stovall and Mrs. Alice Mellinger. Next meeting set for January 26 with Mrs Frost.
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Book ‘Lovers’ Club
Book Lovers' Club
Roy Snyder
Presen
Act
Hamlet
J.frost
Avery W C T U Meeting Highlights Faith and Service
The Avery W C T U held a meeting at Mrs. Laura Lynch's home last Friday. The program centered on themes of faith, service, and the Sabbath with speakers addressing moral duties and the group’s outreach.
Birthday Dinner Recalls Twelfth Night Feasting
A fragment recounts a birthday celebration with a second course cake and guests. Names appear in old time phrasing including Mr and Mrs and several individuals, suggesting a small gathering with a traditional Twelfth Night tone.
Anti Cant Miss Mildred Braast Pee and Miss Brainard entertain girls
The Anti Cant class of the M. E. tindey schools held a Monday evening gathering at their home. Music and games provided entertainment and refreshments featuring fruit salad. Attendees included Carson, June Malsbury, Mild Hop, Mable Woody, Mable Emmons, Mary Etta Cook, Janette Crowder and Mary Fink.
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Mildred
Braast Pee
Miss Brainard
M. E. Tindey
Enrat
Rees
Freit Salad Carson
June Malsbury
Mable
Emmons
Mary Etta Cook
Janette Crowder
Mary Fink
Auto Strikes Horse at Bowers Station
Monday evening about 8:30 in Bowers Station Doyle Gregg accidentally collided with Marshall Hampton's horse tied at a hitching post. The accident occurred when the headlights failed. The horse was killed and removed after a light vehicle damage. settlement reached between Mr. Hampton and Mr. Gregg.
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Bowers Beater
Mal
Bowers Station
Doyle Gregg
Marshall Hampton
Hampton
Clarence
Fareccs Reduction Co
Gregg
Stupendous Les Miserables Screen Romance At Darlington High
In January the junior class presents a two show run of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables at Darlington High. Admission is 25 cents with shows at 7:15 and 9:00. The production notes Hugo’s epic status and Fox’s costly remake including a rebuilt French village for revolution scenes.
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Victor Hugo
Darlington
Lea
Wm. Fox
Lee, N. Jr
Wen
Seventy-first New York Regiment
Eighth Grade Library Party Enjoyed by Pupils
Last Friday evening at the library the eighth grade pupils enjoyed a cheerful party with Miss Mellott and Miss Sanders as chaperones. Games, contests, and music entertained the group as nuts, candy, and apples were served. Attending were Mary Hanneh Peterson, Mabel Emmons, Cook, Maryetta Cook, Fredrick Iter, Lavon Parks, James Remlsy, and others.
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Cir Ustal
Miss Mellett
Miss Sanders
Mary Hanneh Peterson
Mabel Emmons
Pare Enes
Cook
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Mra
Betts
High School
Bear Cats
Pat
Pickett
Uttar
Bowers
White
Pauley
Kendall
Fea
Bert Hanpton
Rainard
James
Petergon
Margaret Weesner
Darlington Lumber & Coal Co
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