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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
1
Early Wednesday Mrs. Chas Maguire fell while obtaining a basket of cows breaking her hip. Her daughter Mrs. Alexander heard cries and alerted Mr. Maguire and another man who summoned Dr. Peacock and Dr. Ensminger to set the fracture. The 76 year old is resting well with hope of full recovery.
The three day chautauqua closed Sunday night with Bertram Day addressing the audience. Financially the event netted about $50 after expenses. An attempt to contract for next year failed due to insufficient guarantors. A guarantors meeting at the town hall is set for 8 o clock tonight to conclude all matters.
John Wilkinson died last Wednesday and was laid to rest Friday near Garfield in the home with Rev. Guerney Woody and Rev. Arthur Cash officiating. He was born September 11, 1848, aged 68 years 9 months and 15 days, first married to Louisa Wray in 1866 producing Ed Effie and Bert. his wife died in 1610. He married Stella Wray in 1913, who survives him.
W C Bowers has purchased the Clinton County Review in Colfax and will move his family there soon. During his year in charge the paper gained a reputation as one of the state’s best country weeklies.
Mr and Mrs Elijah Tressel traveled to Wakefield Michigan on Monday for a ten day stay with Mr Tressels son. Bert Hiatt advertises top poultry and eggs with high prices and a livery barn contact. Mrs Sidie Campbell Thorn Town and Cornelia Mitchell Rosedale returned home after visiting Harry Coe. Nevah Misner and children Smartsburg returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Gill Boots. Harold Hollinsbee from Ft Harrison Officers Training Camp visited his mother Mrs William Murphy. Roy Coe Mr and Mrs John Johnson Gladens Corner and Mrs Will Slauter Indianapolis visited Grant Gray Tuesday evening.
Campbell Circular Advertising Co. reports 2638 autos registered in Montgomery County up to July 1 1917. Benj M Harbeson of Waveland first, James Boots of Darlington last with Buick license 67149. Indiana total registrations 167181. lettered license ranges indicate 10 000 increments. Estimated value of all Indiana autos is $85 000 000.
A Monday evening picnic at the park celebrated Misses Mary and Anna Hopewell of Linden visiting June Malsbury. Attendees enjoyed games and boat riding with a supper feature. Participants included Dorothy and Chloe Burgin Evelyn Booker Lucile Paddock Dorothy Cameron Mary Hopkins Lala Parker Audrey Wisehart and June Malsbury.
Breeder W C Vannice announces that the Percheron stallion Grande Register No 115869 will cover mares for the remainder of the season at his barn located 112 miles south of town He will meet mares at Rice and John son’s barn by telephone arrangement.
A stream of short items covers visits, travels, and small events across Crawfordsville Lafayette Logansport and surrounding towns. Notable notes include doctors visiting Culver Hospital for minor tumor surgery, several relatives traveling to Frankfort Crawfordsville and Indianapolis, a fire department run to Ezra Engle’s home, and a Darling ton Drill uniform update after a Indianapolis visit.
Minnesota’s Lem Lehman visits Logansport with parents and many relatives share Fourth of July outings across Crawfordsville Indianapolis and Lebanon. Community silvert medal contest music club picnic and local feasts mark a busy holiday week with notable residents and travelers.
The Ladies of Darlington and nearby areas will learn modern canning methods for vegetables and fruits at a Friday morning demonstration on July 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 at the library. It is led by the state production and conservation organization with Miss Rowe of Purdue University in charge. Mrs. Bert Brainard was named chairman at a recent meeting to oversee arrangements. The event is under the auspices of local clubs and church groups and expected to attract many attendees.
A farmer saved seven dollars per ton by buying feed from the Darlington Feed Mill after comparing ads. The piece urges readers to study advertisements to find lower prices and stretch purchasing power amid rising costs.
Dr Ella McNicol will speak to the W C T U ladies at the library gathering on Saturday July 7. Her subject is The Influence of Married Women on Young Men.
The Pythian Sisters met in regular session last night and elected officers led by P.C. Eva Caldwell and M.E.C. Nellie Booher. E. S. Ida Hampton and others named several roles with Flora Conrad P. of F and Ida Booher G. of O. F. Installing officer Pet Chesterson announced. Eva Caldwell named Representative to Grand Lodge. Nellie Booher Alternate.
Meridith Nicholson’s The House of a Thousand Candles is screened at the Home Theatre this Saturday night in five reels starring Harry Mestayer. On Wednesday night July 11 the five act feature The Cycle of Fate from the Selig Company will be shown featuring several noted actors.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by J B Cooper at South Christian Church. Morning service at 11 a m. Union services at 7 45 p m led by Rev Nicely. Center Grove hosts Sunday School at 10 a m with Miss Edna Jones as superintendent. Garfield notes 5 00 p m Sunday evening Christian Endeavor. all welcome. J M Bradbury, Pastor.
The Friends Church offers a Bible School at 9 45 led by Supt. Israel Butler. Morning worship follows at 11 00 with Pastor Lydia Hoath.
Presbyterian church notes announce a 10 a m Sabbath School in Darlington led by Rev. Edgar L. Williams with Mr. Tressel assisting on September.
The Rev. F. O. Fraley will lead Sunday worship at Darlington at 11 a.m. Campbell's Chapel hosts services at 3 p.m. Potato Creek at 7 45 p.m. All church members are urged to attend and everyone is welcome. W M Nicely, Pastor.
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