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Newspaper

Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

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Death of George W. Little in Sugar Creek Township

George W. Little, eighty four, longtime Sugar Creek resident, died at his home two miles north of town at 5 AM Monday June 25 from arterial hardening after a brief illness. Born April 16, 1833, he married Ruth Corbin in 1853. she died in 1914. Survived by four children Lew Wallace, Charles W, Sarah, and Emma. A Dunkard Church member for nearly 50 years. Funeral at East Christian Church on Wednesday at 10 AM, conducted by Rev. Campbell with Rev. Dunbar assisting. burial in I O O F cemetery.

George W. Little Sugar Creek Township Here Mr. Little Ruth Corbin Lew Wallace Little Charles W Sarah Emma Little Dunkard Church East Christian Church Charles Campbell L. M. Dunbar Gray Edna Woody Royal

Children’s Day Exercises Draw Huge South Christian Crowd

A large Sunday night turnout at South Christian Church filled all spaces for Children’s Day with many youngsters participating. Notable performances included readings by Minerva Manning Glaydis Francis Baren Stewart Audrey Wisehart and Pauline Engle plus a cornett solo by Howard Hiatt. Twelve girls closed with a flag drill and tableau around Ruth Lynch as Columbia.

South Christian Church Minerva Manning Glaydis Francis Baren Stewart Audrey Wisehart Pauline Engle Howard Hiatt Cornett Ruth Lynch Columbia

Camp Fire Girls Hike to Crawfordsville

Several Camp Fire Girls walked to Crawfordsville Tuesday morning from here starting at five o'clock and arriving around nine. They stopped at Garfield and other spots for meals and breaks. Kathleen Johnson accompanied them. Participants included Lucile Peacock, Florence Hiatt, Lois Woody, Mary Fink, and Dorothy Burgin.

Camp Fire Crawfordsville Garfield Kathleen Johnson Lucile Peacock Florence Hiatt Lois Woody Mary Fink Dorothy Burgin

Local social notes and funeral attendance from Frankfort area

Residents attend prayers and visits across towns including Lebanon Frankfort Crawfordsville and Ladoga. Births marriages and job updates appear alongside Red Cross fundraising total of 1430.61 with plans to publish full contributor list next week.

Darlington and Vicinity Red Cross

Morrison King and Miss Anna King Wed at Crawfordsville

Miss Anna King daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo King and Olin Morrison of near Warsaw were married at the First Christian church Crawfordsville Tuesday at 1 30 by Rev R E Moss. They will live in Bloomington while the groom teaches at Indiana University and return in August.

Anna King Alonzo King Near Here Olin Morrison Near Warsaw First Christian Church Crawfordsville R. E. Moss Wiley Tribbett John Graham Morrison Bloomington Indiana University

Crawfordsville Plans Grand Fourth Celebration

Crawfordsville organizers announce a patriotic Fourth of July event with no fireworks. Prizes will honor Red Cross societies in the parade, and efforts are under way to secure General Glenn for an afternoon address.

Crawfordsville Red Cross Gen. Glenn

Farewell Surprise for Arnolds at Home

The Loyal Circle of South Christian church hosted a farewell surprise at Mr. and Mrs. Clint Arnold’s home Wednesday evening. The Arnolds plan to move soon to their new home in Frankfort, marking the end of their local stay.

Will Miller Gretchen Ladoga G. W. Harshbarger South Christian Church Clint Arnold Arnolds Frankfort J. B. Cooper

Chautauqua Opens With War in Mind At Local Gym

The Chautauqua opened last night at the gymnasium with a speech by Frank Holsing who served eighteen months in Europe with Red Cross. Music by Helen Stephenson Gertrude Gray and the Liberty Quartet preceded a special number not on the program.

Chautauqua Frank Holsing Red Cross Europe Helen Stephenson Gertrude Gray Liberty Quartet

Union Sunday Evening Meetings In Darlington This Summer

Churches in Darlington join for evangelistic Union Sunday evenings during July and August. Aimed at prayer and work by all Christians, the schedule lists July 1 Friends church, July 8 South Christian, July 15 Presbyterian, July 22 Methodist, July 29 East Christian, August 5 Friends, August 12 East Christian, August 19 South Christian, August 26 Methodist. Invite others to attend.

Churches of Darlington Union Friends Church South Christian Presbyterian Friends

Auto Crash Near Kirkpatrick Injures Two

Sunday afternoon near Kirkpatrick Hobart Bryant and Miss Ruth Wills were injured when a learner driver failed to leave room to pass. Bryant suffered a head gash three rib fractures and chest and head injuries. Wills sustained considerable bruises. Dr Pollom attended and Bryant was taken to his brother's home.

Kirkpatrick Hobart Bryant Miss Ruth Wills Mr. Bryant Miss Wills

Warren Bros Expand Ice Delivery Service

Ice delivery expands with daily routes after taking over the office business. No price increases announced.

Warren Bros

Falls While Picking Cherries at Williamson Farm

Mrs. Charles Williamson, confined to her home after a Tuesday afternoon fall while cherry picking, was eight to ten feet to the ground when a limb gave way. She sprained her neck, cut her nose, and bruised her face but is improving at her southeast town home.

Charles Williamson Ed. Williamson

Anniversary Surprise for Crowders by Friends

Mr and Mrs Melvin Crowder were surprised last Monday night when twenty one neighbors and friends arrived unannounced. It marked their 14th wedding anniversary as refreshments were shared and a pleasant evening enjoyed by all present.

Melvin Crowder

Infantryman Byron Cox believed in France amid war

It is believed Byron Cox of the 18th Infantry is now in France although no word has been received. His parents Mr and Mrs Denton Cox say they have not heard from him since his regiment moved east from Ft. Douglas Arizona.

Byron Cox 18Th Infantry France Denton Cox Ft. Douglas Arizona

Dan Long Hurt Digging Trench Near Elevator

Dan Long suffered a serious leg injury Monday while digging a trench to remove a concrete wall at the elevator. The wall section undermined and collapsed, injuring his leg. recovery will take several days before he can resume work.

Dan Long Mr. Long

Local notes and visits across towns amid Chautauqua

The column records a July meeting for the W C T U at 2 30 PM and multiple visits and travels in surrounding towns. Loretta Greendyke visits Gaston F H Finley. Raymond Gillis visits Crawfordsville at Chas Staley's. Ray Anderson delivers hogs in Indianapolis. families move or visit Frankfort Winona Lake Mulberry Crawfordsville Leitors Ford. Chautauqua closes class with a rescheduled Constitutional Law session next week.

Musicale Pleases Crowd Raises Funds for Red Cross

The Plus Ultra Girls hosted a Friday night musicale in the gymnasium with readings by Virginia Breaks, Minerva Manning, and Letha Smith and vocal and instrumental numbers by local performers. The event, aided by the Darlington Orchestra, netted over $1400 for the Red Cross Fund.

Plus Ultra Red Cross Fund Virginia Breaks Crawfordsville Minerva Manning Letha Smith Bert Hiatt Beatrice Thompson Edna Woody Roy Cox Charles Marshall Gertrude Gray Dorothy Finley

Change of Passenger Schedule On Northward And Southward Trains

New time card announces schedule changes effective 12:01 a.m. July 1 for Northward No 318 daily at 8 27 a m No 328 daily except Sundays at 6 17 p m No 338 Sunday only at 7 22 p m Southward No 309 daily except Sundays at 9 21 a m No 329 daily at 00 No 379 Sunday only at 9 21 a m

Sun

Community Notes with Visits and Local Activities

Local residents share visits across town and nearby towns including Lebanon Lafay ette Crawfordsville and Ft Harrison. Travel for visits engineering corps activities hospitalities house calls church gathering and a park picnic highlight community life with several relatives and friends mentioned.

Church Announcements for SOUTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday School at 9 45 a m in Center Grove led by J B Cooper. Another class at 10 a m with Miss Edna Jones as superintendent. Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 45 with Garfield class overseen by Miss Madge Lawhorn. Christian Endeavor at 5 00 p m. Pastor J M Bradbury invites all.

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule And Services

Sunday school at ten a m. Preaching at eleven o clock morning service at seven forty five p m Potato Creek Campbell s Chapel at three p m Everyone welcome Pastor W M Nicely leads the church with open attendance

Methodist Church Potato Creek Campbell’s Chapel W. M. Nicely

Friends Church Service Schedule and Leadership

The schedule lists Bible School at 9 45 led by Supt Israel Butler followed by 11 00 morning worship with a sermon and an 8 00 union meeting. Wednesday prayer service is at 7 45 in the evening. Lydia Hoath is the pastor.

Bible School Israel Lydia Hoath

Darlington Sabbath School Budget Meeting At Morning Service

After the morning services at Darlington Presbyterian Church a report on the salary budget for the year will be presented and final action taken. All members are urged to attend as Rev. Edgar L. Williams leads. Mr Tressel presides at 10 a.m. on Sabbath.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Frank Michaels Lebanon Martha Broadrick Eveleyn Booker Anna Switzer Geo. Little Fase Miller Indianapolis Butler College Dave Murphy Rosedale Alf Taylor Sarah Miller Fanny Booker Faye Miller Frances Inskeep William Lynch John Saidlas Friday Ethel Milner R. E. Godard Lola Hand of Brainbridge Edgar Lowes Valparaiso Alta Vannice Baby New Market Larkin Vera Clouser Waneta Boots Nevah Misner Smartsburg Fred Kelly Waynetown John L. Graham Martinsville Springs Marian Miller Nancy Chrisman Etta Clements W. E. Marshall Herald Office Bess Simpson Margaret Claude Williams Craw- Fordsville Mart Little Ed Maguire George Little Rachael Rich Margaret Weesner Ernest Weesner Larlie J. Harriman Lafayette Henry Lee Colfax Knights of Pythias Shannondale E. L. Williams Mable Moffitt Delbert Moffitt Danville Ind Morrison King Loretta Greendyke of Gaston F. H. Finleys Raymond Gillis Chas. Staley Ray Anderson Ford Miss Mae Smith Howard McKinsey R. B. Cox Winona Lake Ellen Hopkins Mulberry W. C. Flaningam Grace Sperry Tom Cox Will Finley Andy Rauch Charles Greendyke F. H. Finley W. A. Burgin Doc Hiatt Leiters Ford Howard Vannice Nell Hiatt Ed Little Jane Brewer John Remley Minnie Little Ft. Harrison Emma Henderson Wallace Conrad Hollis Jermaine Mr. Kelly Clarence Fidler Near Stockwell Lucile Alston Blanche Gillis Seymore Coyner Rade Crumm Frank Custer Arthur Michaels Stafford Michaels Seymore Downers Harold Hollensbee W.H. Murphy Martha Hatt Brother Joseph Basil Meadows N. F. Peacock Lora Booker Engineering Corps T. M. Campbell’s George Malsbury Logansport Olney Pritchard Pauline Amo Mable Ruth Graham Union City Mrs. Lee Hampton A. W. Booker Cyrus Cunningham Mrs.Atkinson Karl Parker The Shades Turkey Run Wood Edwards Wallace Stuckey Ted Caldwell Miss Horn Crawfordsville Fair Grounds Martha Broadlick Loretta Groendyke Marota and Zelpha Finley Evelyn Booker Frances Inskeep Mary Hopkins June Malsbury Geneva Miller J. B J. M. Bradbury
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