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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

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First Reunion of Beans and Belles Held

The Beans and Belles of 9A held their first reunion at Met Breaks and Wig 3 group, reuniting after years apart. A noon dinner and afternoon programs featured old friends and memories, with plans announced for an annual gathering next June. Officers named include Harry Freeman president and Edna Wesley Cook vice president.

Mile South Eelieve P.t sAtter Woods Yale Gavin June Harrys Freeman Incenapolis Edna Welsey Cook Logansport Earl Butler Lars Martino Alvers. Co Florence Buconaaar Goila Sona Jolson Marty Hepwerd Watchinson Joe Etsesser Indianapoli Earl Martin Faieily Ivers Harry Eogler

Young Married Ladies Club Holds Fourth Anniversary Meeting

The Young Married Ladies Club met last Friday at Sirs Harry Peterson home at Potato Creek to celebrate the club's fourth anniversary. Most members attended and a shared basket dinner followed. Mrs. Fern Russel was chosen president for the coming year.

Young Married Ladies Club Sirs Harry Peterson Potato Creek Fern Russel

Local Club Names Treasurer and Secretary

Mrs Gladys Weliever is treasurer and Mrs Robert Lynch is secretary. The next meeting will be at Rob Weliever home on July 7.

Gladys Weliever Robert Lynch Rob Weliever

Centennial Pageant Delegations Schedule at Crawfordsville

Franklin township will be represented by Miss Gert rude Gray in the pageant with horseback riding. Miss Marie Peterson represents Suear Creek township. Camp Fire Girls appear in the Indian episode both days. The young ladies drill team under Earl Cox will parade Monday and give an exhibit drill. A plan to present the underground railway by a city group of Darlington is being pursued.

Crawfordsville Franklin Township Gertrude Gray Marie Peterson Suear Creek Township Camp Fire Earl Cox Citigenus Darlington

Death of Estimable Woman Mrs Brown Price

Estimable young woman Mrs Brown Price died about midnight Thursday night at her home one and a half miles north of here after a month's illness with gall stones. Short funeral services were held Friday and the body was taken to Thorntown for a funeral to Virginia. During the services Mr Price fell ill and was in serious condition for a time.

Darlington Prepares for Nineteenth Annual Horse Show Day

The June 15 event features a 10 AM street parade led by the Alamo band, 10:30 AM start, continuous display until 4:45 PM, followed by a two hour evening concert. Prizes include best lady driver and best decorated automobile. Boosters plan town visits and extra rooms for overflow. Officials include W E Craig, J C Saidla, T M Campbell, C B Dunbar, Heck Hamilton, Coll Harland, Grant Gray, and Harry Hiatt.

Darlington Alamo Band T M. Campbell W.E. Craig J.C. Saidla T. M. Campbell C.B. Dunbar Heck Hamilton Coll Harland Grant Gray Harry Hiatt

Queen Esther Band Hosts Pleasant Meeting at Caldwell Home

The Queen Esther Party of the church enjoyed a meeting last Thursday at Mrs. Frank Caldwell's home. Officers were elected for the en Slg seat amid contests and music. Refreshments included ice cream and organ cake.

Queen Esther

Local Dry Goods Trader Eyes New Store Here

Kay Goddard brother of G. Goddard, former dry goods merchant, visited the town from Clarkshill on Tuesday to inspect sites for a new store. He is in business now but would move his stock here if a suitable room is found.

Kay Goddard Goddard Clarkshill

Farm resident knocked down by lightning during storm

Williamson of a farm near Mace was stunned by a lightning shock Friday afternoon while sheltering in a shed between two cribs. He was knocked to the ground but suffered no serious injuries.

Isi] Williamson Mace Layhning

Darlington Motor Company Names New Manager

The Darlington Motor Company announced a change in management last Friday with Raymond Linn taking over from Wes Fanchier who has been in poor health. Fanchier plans an extended stay in Ohio with relatives before resuming business duties.

Darlington Motor Comane Raymond Linn Wes Fanchier Fanchier Fasc Ohio

Alligator Transfer Sparks Florida Connection

Raber? Lynch owns two alligators received this week from his brother Lari xhois in Tellsmore Florida. The two reptiles measure 20 and 2 inches respectively and are described as growing to length.

Raber? Lynch Lari Xhois Tellsmore Florida

Worth While Chautauqua Tickets Promised by Top Attractors

The program features over fifteen attractions for six days including Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson Nels Darling and Pitt Parker. Hobson offers naval preparedness and peace advocacy lectures while Darling discusses better communities and business topics and Parker delivers engaging art and humorous presentations with uplifting programs.

Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson Nels Darling Pitt Parker Hobson W. Y. Morgan Kansas Hutchinson Gazette Darling America

Chautauqua Tickets Promote Community Screening

A local promotion invites residents to attend a Chautauqua program, noting the event costs under 40 cents and comprises less than a fifth of the total program. Tickets may be purchased from the Chautauqua secretary or any Chautauqua association member for the event and family attendance.

Chautauqua Chautauqua Association

Runaway Buggy Incident Near Hampton Home

Thursday evening Bernard Robison returning from work near Marshal Hampton’s home lost a fastened shaft. The frightened horse ran, overturning the buggy and throwing Robison. The horse dashed to Daniel Clouser Sr.’s yard, jumped the fence, and was caught by M. E. Clouser. The fence was damaged and a veterinarian was needed. Robison was uninjured.

Bernard Robison Marshal Hampton Mr. Robison Daniel Clouser Sr M. E. Clouser

I O O F Decoration Memorial Service Held at Local Church

The I O O F Lodge memorial service was held Sunday at the M FE Church with Rev Mimz of Clarkshill delivering the address. A quartet of Roy Cox Earl Cox W A Stewart and Dean Little provided music. After services, lodge members and Colfax visitors paraded to the cemetery to decorate graves with flowers.

I. O. O. F. Lodge M. FE Mimz Clarkshill Roy Cox Earl Cox W. A. Stewart Dean Little Colfax Lodge

Refrigerator ad and family visit in Sedalia

Miss Jessie Booher visited Sedalia Monday as guest of her brother Lynn Booher and wife. The ad suggests buying a refrigerator from Cox and Booher.

Jessie Booher Sedalia Lynn Booher

Presbyterian Children’s Day Service Planned Sunday

The Presbyterian church will present a children’s program Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The event emphasizes youth activities and faith lessons in a simple church program.

Presbyterian Church

Burroughs' Entertainment Delights M E Church Audience

Leland Burroughs presented a Wednesday night program at the M E Church that delighted the crowd with a varied and well rendered show. The finale featured the chariot race from Ben Hur while Edna Woody and Helen Stephenson performed a piano duet and a quartet by Woody, Clara Woody, Edith Paddack and Gertrude Gray.

M. E. Church Leland Burroughs Burroughs Edna Woody Helen Stephenson Clara Woody Edith Paddack Gertrude Gray

Old Coin Found By Mrs Clouser Near Bowers

Mrs C W Clouser found a large 1817 one cent coin while gathering radishes near Bowers. She washed off dirt and realized the piece dates to 1817, one year after Indiana joined the union, a finding she prizes highly due to its odd discovery.

C. W. Clouser Bowers John Robinson Indiana

Surprise Party for Merrit Peebles at Home Near Highview

A complete surprise birthday party was given to Merrit Peebles Sunday at his home near Highview. Guests included Will Halloway and wife, Atwell Peebles and family, Carl Needham and family, and members of the O. R. H. O. club. A bountiful dinner highlighted the gathering.

Merrit Peebles Highview Will Halloway Atwell Peebles Carl Needham O. R. H.o.club

Help Wanted at Picture House With Lois Meredith

Saturday night features the attraction Help Wanted with Lois Meredith in the lead role. Tuesday night presents The Woman from the Lasky productions. On Morse show day Thursday there are both afternoon and night shows with a complete film change.

Picture House Lois Meredith Morse

Chesterton and Carrick Tackle Store Promotes Fishing Gear

A local shop Chesterson & Carrick encourages anglers to upgrade gear for a better fishing trip. The ad touts quality tackle and gear to improve success on the water.

Roy M. Conrad Weds Mabel A. Edwards in Beardstown

Roy M. Conrad of this city and Mabel A. Edwards of Beardstown married at eight o clock Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother's home in Beardstown Ir. After a short visit in Chicago they return to Rock Island to live with the groom’s parents until after Chautauqua. The groom, Earlham College alumnus and former physical director at Augustana College, will be at home in Rock Island after September 1.

Roy Conrad Mable A. Edwards Beardstown Earlham College Augustana College Rock Island Ill

Neighborhood Prayer Meeting Bible Classes Schedule

Neighborhood prayer meeting Bible classes set for Monday June 12. Locations include Laura Lynch's with leader Mrs Bowers, Mrs Butler's led by Mattie Kersey, N A Booker's run by Rev Martin, Rev Martins with Mrs Cunningham, Homer Millers led by Miss Heath, and Plus Ultra Class at the Library.

Laura Lynch Mrs. Bowers Mattie Kersey N. A. Booker’s Rev. Martin Rev. Martin’s Mrs. Cunningham Homer Miller’s Miss Heath

Centennial worship marks at Gravelly Run service

Friends Church hosts 9 45 Bible School and 7 45 prayer meeting on Thursday. Sabbath worship at Gravelly Run begins 11 o clock with centennial features as members participate. Lydia M Heath is pastor and welcomes all to services.

Lydia M. Heath

South Christian Church Services and Children’s Day

The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 a m led by J B Cooper Morning Worship and Communion at 11 00 a m and an 8 00 p m Children s Day exercise CLSES indicating church events on a Sunday.

Bible School J. B. Cooper

Presbyterian Preacher Solon To Speak Next Tuesday Evening

Rev F B Solon of Crawfords ville will preach next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church.

F. B. Solon Crawfordsville

Local Notices and Advertisements Highlight Town News

Fishing tackle at Chesterson and Carrick and hardware needs at Cox and Bocher’s. Lost black rain coat between John Kersey’s residence and town. return to I. H. Butler for reward. Miss Sibyl Gailion of Los Angeles visiting relatives stays with Mrs. Lee Hampton. Caldwell and Tressel moved into new quarters formerly Flamingam and Booker. Mrs. Chas. Butler of Crawfordsville attended the National Republican convention in Chicago as Indiana’s women’s reception committee member.

John Kersey I. H. Butler Sibyl] Gailion Los Angeles Lee Hampton Caldwell and Tressel Flamingam & Booker Chas. Butler Crawfordsville Chicago Indiana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beans and Belles Young Ladie Cox & Booher Chesterson & Carrick A. K. Peterson Robison Presbyterian Children’s Day Earl GaFollette Lester Morrison Marjorie Miller Mamie Lynch Irma Evans Fred Peacock Letha Smith Sunbeam Mary Isabelle Peacock Robert Cox Rose Hal Hannah Peterson Morrisson Frank Peacock Morrison Helen Martin Salo Lucile Natalie LeFaye Helen Burroughs’ Entertainment Roy M. Conrad Mabel A. Edwards Bride Illinois Neighborhood Prayer Meeting South Christian Church W. H. Martin Chesterson & Carrick’s Cox & Bocher’s
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