Bear Cats Dominate Mooresville In Fast Victory
Darlington Bear Cats outpaced Mooresville 48 to 14 after a swift start at the local gym. Kushner led with 24 points as Hunt left with a sprained ankle, and R. Etter shifted to guard with Rohn entering at forward to preserve the pace and win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville Elks
Darlington Bear Cats
Mooresville
Em -Roe
Bear Cats
Goldsberry
Cats
Darlington
Hunt
R. Etter
Rohn
Kushner
Independent Two Day Basketball Tournament at Darlington
The Independent Basket Ball Tournament will be held February 4 and 5 at Darlington Gymnasium with Darlington Bear Cats representing the city. Wayne Emmelmar of Indianapolis directs the event and will supervise the state meet in March, leading to Indianapolis games for the state championship. Teams entered include Pierce Specials Crawfordsville New Ross Independents Attica Nationals Rockfield Independents Dayton Specials Lafayette Independents Burlington Wild Cats and Darlington Bear Cats. other squads from Crawfordsville Veedersburg and Kingman expected to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Indianapolis
Wayne. Emmelmar
Bear Cats
Darlington Athletic Association
Pierce Specials
Crawfordsville
New Ross Independents
Attica
Dayton Specials
Lafayette Independents
Burlington Wild Cats
Darlington Bear Cats
Veedersburg
Kingman
Fortnightly Needle Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Butler
Mrs Earl Butler hosted a pleasant Fortnightly Needle Club meeting yesterday afternoon. Fourteen members attended with Mrs Lee Hampton and Mrs Al Hopkins assisting in refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs Aniel Booher’s home on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Butler
Needle Club
Lee Hampton
al. Hopkins
Butler
Aniel Booher
Revival Meetings Opened at Shannondale Presbyterian
Rev W J Frost began a series of revival meetings at the Presbyterian church in Shannondale last Sunday evening. Walter Stewart conducts the music, directing congregational singing and special selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannondale
W. J. Frost
Presbyterian Church
Walter Stewart
Linden couple hosts dinner guests Monday evening
Mr and Mrs Ottos Bush of Linden were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Norman Thompson on Monday evening, sharing an evening meal and conversation in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ottos Bush
Linden
Norman Thompson
Settles With Railroad Over Lafayette Yard Death
Mrs Pearl Jackman administrator of the estate receives 3228 as full settlement from the Wabash Railroad for the January 14 1920 death of Taylor Jackman in Lafayette yards. Attorneys Porter and Lewis are allowed 125 for services in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Jackman
Lafayette Ives
Taylor Jackman
Wabash
Lafayette
Pearl Jackman
North Street
Darlington
Funeral for Cyrus Cunningham Held at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Cyrus Cunningham who died Tuesday morning last week were held Friday at 2 pm at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Augustus S. Buchanan of Indianapolis spoke, with Rev. W J Frost delivering the sermon. A quartette sang and pallbearers included nephews Byron Cox and the Cox brothers. Burial followed in the I O O F cemetery with out of town mourners from New York City, Peru, Crawfordsville, Linden, Veedersburg and Thorntown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Cunningham
Presbyterian Church
Augustus S. Buchanan
Indianapolis
Darlington
Cunningham
Buchanan
W. J. Frost
B. O. Flora
Bert Hiatt
Walter Stewart
J. C. Saidla
E. M. Cox
Ashley Cox
Elijah Mote
Geo. Elliott
Brance Brown
Spurgeon Cunningham
New York City
Paul Cunningham
Peru
Geo. B. Welty
Hubert Peterson
Mary Welty
Chas., Butler
A. H. Booker
James Atkinson
Crawfordsville
Linden
Harry Freeman
Mark Elliott
Enos Elliott
Thorntown
St. Clair
Veedersburg
Expressing Gratitude After Bereavement
Mrs Elma Cunningham and Children extend sincere thanks to friends for many kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Cunningham
Large Attendance At M E Church Service Last Sunday
In response to a pastor’s invitation, a large portion of the M E church membership attended the regular service. Rev. Stovall delivered a helpful sermon with Charles Marshall singing. New members welcomed included Mr. and Mrs. B F Carson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and sons, Mr. and Mrs. G N Blanton and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hunt and Florence Painter. An evening get together with a covered dish supper and program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Stovall
M. E. Church
Stovall
Charles Marshall
B. F. Carson
Charles Anderson
G. N. Blanton
Don Hunt
Florence Painter
Home Guards Organized by Linden Church Group
Mrs. Ed Coleman organized M. E. church youths at the Cox home into the Home Guards to promote Home Missions. Robert Cox was elected president, Louise Crowder vice president, Chas. Anderson secretary, and James Weaver treasurer. Meetings begin Feb 4 each month at Louise Crowder’s home. Mrs. Cox served doughnuts and Neapolitan jello with whipped cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guards
Ed. Coleman
Linden
M. E. Church
Royal Cox
Robert Cox
Louise Crowder
Chas. Anderson
James Weaver
First Meeting of Bible Class at Potato Creek Church
The Adult Bible Class at Potato Creek church held its first meeting at Mrs. Anna Boots home last Thursday evening with seven members and three guests. After the business session a social time and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Custer home on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potato Creek Church
Anna Boots
Custer
Notice of Darlington Chapter O. E. S. Meeting
Notice to Eastern Stars. There will be a stated meeting of Darlington Chapter O. E. S. and conferring of degrees on Tuesday evening January 25 at seven o'clock. Glenn A. Barley, W. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington Chapter O. E. S
Glenn A. Barley
W. M
Brad Kerfoot Opens New Shoe Repair Shop
Brad Kerfoot formerly with Fred Campbell at Thorntown joins Frank Miles at the Champion Shoe Stop in the brick room on East Main Street to repair shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Kerfoot
Fred Campbell
Thorntown
Frank Miles
Champion
Brick Room
East Main Street
Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Aniel Cunningham.
Miss Jennette Pa Weekend Meeting With Crumm Crumm
Miss Jennette Pa week end mie hare eintet F Crumm of Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennette _ Pa
Crumm
Mace
Unsolicited Praise of Darling Town By Traveling Coars
An overheard traveling man praises Darlington from its cleanliness civic pride and well kept homes. He notes a local drug store physicians offices and a generous breakfast at a welcoming house during a Darlington visit. The speaker’s glowing tale ends with a call to locals to boost their own town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Midway
Darlington
Terre Haute
Attica man buys Stephenson Restaurant in Chambers Room
W A Smith of Attica purchased the Chambers street restaurant once run by Mr Stephenson. The deal closed Saturday and the Smiths spent days cleaning and preparing. The venue reopened yesterday as an up to date restaurant. Smith brings 25 years in restaurant and hotel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Smith
Attica
Stephenson
Chambers Room
Main Street
Smith
Class Party Brings Crawfordsville Trio and Friends Together
Miss Jennette Paddock hosted a Thursday evening gathering at her home with classmates and friends. Contests, games, and music provided entertainment. Attendees included Mabel Woody Mary Hopkins Marian Johnston Christine Rhoades Margret Peterson Ruth Carson Thelma Peterson Max Edwards Baron Stewart Henry Peterson Mr Rose and Mr Kinkaid from Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennette Paddock
Mabel Woody
Mary Hopkins
Marian Johnston
Christine Rhoades
Margret Peterson
Ruth Carson
Thelma Peterson
Crawfordsville
Max Edwards
Baron Stewart
Henry Peterson
Rose
Kinkaid
Latimers Welcome Born Son In Santa Anna California
Mr and Mrs G G Latimer announce the birth of a son on January 8 at their home in Santa Anna California. They name him Robert Byers. Mrs Latimer is formerly Miss Grace Malsbary and has many friends here. Miss Josephene Alston who recently went to California is visiting with the Latimers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Darlingga
Geo. Malsbarry
G. G. Latimer
Santa Anna
California
Robert Byers
Latimer
Grace Malsbary
Ssephene Alston
Latimers
Armenian Relief committee formed after sparsely attended meeting
The Library hosted a Sunday gathering to organize Armenian Relief workers but attendance was light. Jesse Canine of Crawfordsville presided and John Saidla was named chairman of the local campaign committee with J B Cooper and L W Little as vice chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Canine
Crawfordsville
John Saidla
J. B. Cooper
L. W. Little
Two Games Tomorrow Night Bring New Market Visit
Senior and junior high teams from New Market travel to local gym for two high school games. Darlington’s first team won previously while the younger home players were defeated. Coach Kinkaid has since improved the junior squad. Games start 6:45 PM with 15 and 25 cent admission. only two home matches remain after tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Darlington
Kinkaid
January Birthday 500 Club Party At Thompson Home
Mr and Mrs Damon Thompson hosted the 500 club gathering last night honoring January birthday members including Mrs Harold Peterson Mrs Norman Thompson Mrs Cecil Mullen Damon Wray Damon Thompson and Harley Paddoe. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Peterson Mr and Mrs Byron Peterson Mr and Mrs Norman Thompson Mr and Mrs Damon Wray Mr and Mrs Lester Mullen Mr and Mrs Hubert Whitton and Mr and Mrs Den Hunt with additional guests Mr and Mrs Floyd Ames and Mr and Mrs Hubert Seybold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Thompson
500 Club
Harold ,Peterson
Norman Thompson
Cecil Mullen
Damon Wray
Damon
Thompson
Harley Paddoe
Harold Peterson
Byron Peterson
Norman Thorpson
Lester Mullen
Hubert Whitton
den Hunt
Floyd Ames
Hubert Seybold
Mrs William Oliphant of Crawfordie Feels Ailment
A garbled note records Mrs William Oliphant of Crawfordine visiting her aunt Ds Lidday for a week. The entry mentions an attack of toganitis affecting someone named Phen and a return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. Oliphant
Crawforderife
Ds. Lidday
Wee Chambers
Severs
Bear Cats to Meet Den Zara Club in New Market Clash
Darlington Bear Cats travel to New Market Gym next Monday night to face the Den Zara Club of Indianapolis, reputedly the fastest independent amateur team in Indianapolis. The game starts at 7:45 PM, admission 35 cents, with a large local crowd expected after last year’s tournament elimination by the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
New Market Gym
New Market Gymnasium
Darlington Bear Cats
den Zara Club
den Zara
Bear Cats
Darlington
Kokomo Chamber honors Owen M Booker as delegate
At a Kokomo Chamber of Commerce meeting Owen M Booker was named a delegate to represent Kokomo at the United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Washington DC January 27 28 and 29. He will also visit Philadelphia New York City and Boston. Booker a former Darlington boy is First Vice President of the Kokomo Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Kokomo Chamber of Commerce
Owen M. Booker
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Booher
Philadelphia
New York City
Boston
Booker
Darlington
Maywood Temple Pythian Sisters Install Officers
At the Maywood Temple Pythian Sisters regular meeting officers were installed led by P. C. Etta Hiatt M. E. C. Ida Hampton S. B. Rose Larrick E. J. Lavina Crumm M. Hila Cox M. of I. R. Cy Lou Chambers B. M. of F. Nellie Booher P. Ida W. Booher. Refreshments followed and the evening continued socially.
Rev E L Williams Improving After Illness
Rev E L Williams former Presbyterian pastor was recovering from a serious illness after two weeks in Methodist hospital Indianapolis He is now at his daughter Mrs Dr Daniels home in Marion and many friends are glad he is better.
Local High School Falls to Six Man Rossville Team
The local high school squad lost 27 to 5 at Rossville last Saturday night. Darling ton observers report frequent fouls on the home team, leaving them with little chance to compete. Lewis Pickett was ejected early for personal fouls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Darlington
Lewis Pickett
Lidikays Visit Indianapolis For Veterinary Meet
Apr and Mrs M H Lidikay spent two days in Indianapolis attending the Veterinary Medical Association of Indiana. Mrs Lidikay visited friends, staying with Dr Forest Lockridge, Mrs Harry Moore, and Mrs Dr Massay of Richmond. She attended a theatre party and saw Wallace Reed in The Charm School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
M. H. Lidikay
Richmond
Wallace Reed
Sophomore Party Celebrates At Brainard Home
Miss Marian Brainard and Miss Helen Louise Cox hosted the Sophomore class party at Brainard home with about twenty attendees. Games and music entertained guests and fruit salad with whipped cream and wafers were served under chaperones Miss Sanders Mr Kinkaid and Mr Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Brainard
Helen Louise Cox
Miss Brainard
Miss Sanders
Mr. Kinkaid
Mr. Rose
Meeting Postponed by Highview Community Club
The Highview Community Club has postponed its event amid unclear details. No new date is provided, and officials did not specify a rescheduling timeline or venue changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highview Community Club
Store Sold in Darlington to W Buchanan and Sons
Wallace Buchanan buys the Mellott moved Bishop and Smith grocery store in Darlington. They will surrender possession next week after inventory. Buchanan is a familiar local figure and will join town business circles. Bishop and Smith return to Mellott with their families to run another large grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Buchanan
Bae Bishop
Smith
Darlington
Mellott
Missionary Meeting at South Christian church
The Missionary Society met at Miss Nellie Booker's home this afternoon to study The Missionary Message of the Old Testament. The program included prayers, songs, and lectures on biblical books from Acts to Malachi, with readings by many members led by Effie Vannice, Mrs. VanZant, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the South Christian Church
Nellie Booker
Effie Vannice
Rhorer
Bible and Missions
Mrs. VanZant
Ina Bowers
Chambers
Ruth
Nellie Booher
Lola Fletcher
VanZant
Amos
Anna Anderson
Hoséa
Cynia Alston
Micah
Elvira Bowers
Isaiah
Jennie Rocher
Jeremiah
Martha Bowers
Ezekiel
Rachel Campbell
Daniel
Ruth Bair
Joel
Eva Cooper
Obadiah
Della Morrison
Jonah
Mollie Hiatt
Naham
Mrs. Smith
Habbakuck
Iva Custer
Zephaniah
Corda Stewart
Haggai
Effie
Vannice
Zachariah
Aiorer
Malachi
Song
Queen Esther Circle Social and Report at Miss Malsbury’s
Miss June Malsbury hosted the Queen Esther Circle of the M E Church Tuesday evening. Mrs Stovald led devotionals and Ruth Carson reported on community work from Study Book. After business, refreshments were served by Jeanette Crowder. guests included Hazel Vannice and numerous Circle members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
June Malsbury
M. E. Church
Marietta Ook
Mildred Bishop
Midred
Marian Brainard
Ruth Carson
Ruth Lynch
Letha Alston
Jeannette Crowder
Kathleen Jmel
Mabel Emmons
Marian Johnson
Mable Woody
Mrs. Stovald
Hazel Vannice
Urging Sunday Sabbath Meetings in Crawfordsville
Two mass meetings will be held in Crawfordsville to urge stricter enforcement of Sunday laws. The afternoon gathering is at 3 o’clock in the First Presbyterian church, the evening session at 7:30 in the High School auditorium. Speakers Rev. Fleming and Rev. Work will address county attendees urging legislators to uphold existing Sunday laws without proposing Blue Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Sam
First, Presbyterian Church
High School
Fleming
Work
John King Celebrates 88th Birthday With Family
Relatives gathered at John King's home last Friday for his 88th birthday. Six children attended, including Alonzo King and Chester King, with several daughters listed, a grand-daughter baked the cake. A bounteous dinner followed the big cake as Mr King remained hale and hearty, hopeful for many more celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John King
Alonzo King
Chester King
Julian McNally
Stella Clark
Coral McNorton
Eva. Cooper
King
Homer Coopersey
Miss Lydia Heath Relocates to Knoxville Friends Church
Friends of Miss Lydia Heath and her mother announce they have moved to Knoxville Tennessee. Heath, former resident, is pastor of the Knoxville Friends Church in the Wilmington Yearly Meeting. They are doing light housekeeping this winter and plan to move there in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Lydia Heath
Tenn
Heath
Friends Church
Wilmington Yearly Meeting
At erizal at Co cal ppabery of te Baal Oni
The fragmentary text appears garbled with multiple misspellings and lacks clear names, dates, or events to identify a coherent news item or notice for summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erizal
Meeting of the Parent Teachers Club at the Library
A lively PTA meeting at the Library featured a talk on school equipment by Mrs. Chambering and solos by Mrs. Bert Hiatt and Miss Elda Caldwell. Rev. Van Zant led a discussion on education. fifteen undernourished children were noted, with Welfare Committee tasked to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Hiatt
Chambering
Tall
Elda Caldwell
James. B. Rose
Thes Smith-Towner
Bill
Lois Paddack
Frost
van Zant
N. F. Peacock
Royal Cox
Howard Paddock
Bert. Brainard
M. H. Lidikay
Denton Cox
Frank Caldwell
W. A. Kinkaid
W. S. Weaver
Hattie- Hughes
Gravelly Run Church Class Meeting Held at Peebles Home
The We Will class of Gravelly Run church held its regular Saturday evening meeting January 15 at Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Peebles home. Vice president Everette Butler presided in the president’s absence. The gathering opened with a song and scripture, followed by prayer and roll call, with time spent in songs and music. Refreshments of apples and bananas were served. attendees included many local residents and families such as Ronnie Smith Agnes Péébies Grate Wheeler Edna LaFollette Lucile Vanseoce Fern Kuhns Eva Jessie Moore Thelma Ruth Ava Martin Rena Bertha Quigg Buell Warren Clyde Moore Morris Curtis Quigg Mary Merritt Peebles Clifford Quiggs Mildred Everette Butler and family Roy Sorrells and family H. E. Cohee and family T. W. LaFollette and Harry Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Peebles
Everette Butler
Ronnie Smith
Agnes’ Péébies
Grate Wheeler
Edna LaFollette
Lucile Vanseoye
Fern. Kuhns
Eva
Jessie Moore
Thelma
Ruth
Ava Martin
Rena
Bertha Quigg
Buell
Warren
Clyde Moore
Morris
Curtis Quigg
Herbert Peebles
Claude Quigg
Herman Francis
Damon
Merritt Peebles
Mary
Clifford Quiggs
Mildred
Roy Sorrells
H. E. Cohee
T. W. LaFollette
Harry Wheeler
Les Miserables Tonight Show Postponement Notice
Films for Les Miserables failed to arrive yesterday causing a postponement of the junior class show. The first performance is at four this afternoon with two more at 7 15 and 9 tonight. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admissiost
Revival services close at South Christian church in Crawfordsville
Miss Virginia Carson spent Thursday with friends at Colfax. A two week revival series ended Sunday night at the South Christian church. Mrs. Harry Freeman of Indianapolis attended the funeral of her uncle Cyrus Cunningham. Spurgeon Cunningham returned to New York City Monday after being here since Thursday due to his father Cyrus Cunningham's death. Several local names appear in social notes and a for sale item lists a five room house with electric lights and outbuildings as a bargain. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Brainard and Adaline Layten hosted guests Friday through Sunday. Percy Galbraith and wife visited Mrs Lynch's nephew Caneda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Carson
Colfax
South Christian Church
Harry Freeman
Indianiapolis
Cyrus Cunningam
Spurgeon Cunningham
New York City
Cyrus Cunningham
James’ Peterson
Charles. Gery
Walter Chesterson
Royal Ce
Guy Bates
Strang
Crawfordsville
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L. Etter
Curtis
Pickering
Bray
Cosand
Kashner
Carlisle
Campbell
Ert - Brainard
Adaline
Laytien
Stron
Lynch
Percy
Galbraith
Caneda
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