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Darlington Herald

Location

Darlington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

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Aged Lady Mary Gray Dies in Montgomery County

Mary Elizabeth Stewart Gray aged 87 died at the home of her daughter Mrs W F Myers eight miles east of Crawfordsville Tuesday at 12 30. She was born near Broad Ripple Indiana March 19 1834 and married January 1864 to Samuel H Gray. Surviving daughters are Mrs W F Myers and Mrs A Newton Everson. Funeral at Providence church near ILle with Rev Homer Dale and burial in Pisgah cemetery.

Mary Gray Newton Everson W. F. Myers Crawfordsville Providence Church Ille Homer Dale Pisgah Mary Elizabeth Stewart Gray Broad Ripple Indiana Allen G Katherine Waits Stewart Shady Nook Scott’s Station Kentucky South Montgomery County Samuel H. Gray Sarah Lou el Ta A. Newton Everson Darlington Christian Church New Ross

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Frosts Home

The Presbyterian church Missionary Society held its June meeting hosted by Mrs W J Frost. Mrs Will Holloway led devotions, roses with monthly work clippings were shared, readings included Orientals in the United States, a leaflet, a map talk, and current events. Mrs James Peterson sang, with Miss Frost also performing a solo. The next meeting is set for July 28 at Mrs J C Saidla’s home.

E. Tressel Ahtosone Frost J. C. Saidla

Cooper Family Dinner Near Darlington

Mr and Mrs Homer Cooper and their children hosted the Cooper family at their southeast of Darlington home on Sunday. A large dinner was served and the day was enjoyable. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J B Cooper, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cooper and son Marvin, and Mr and Mrs Roy Weliever and daughters of Linden.

Girl Scouts Picnic At Riverside Park Darlington

Girl Scouts of Troop E Patrol 2 Crawfordsville held an all day picnic at Riverside Park near Darlington last Friday. Present were Misses Regina Herron Katherine Gilbert Kathrine Hays Mary Herron Imogene Washburn Lois Johnson Gretchen Scharf Dorothy Hack and Lt Naomi Shannon.

Girl Scouts Crawfordsville Riverside Park Darlington Regina Herron Katherine Gilbert Kathrine Hays Mary Herron Imogene Washburn Lois Johnson Gretchen Scharf Dorothy Hack Naomi Shannon

Entertained Relatives In Mrs Snyder's Home

Mrs Roy Snyder hosted relatives including her mother Mrs Alice Mellinger of Rossville her sisters Mrs Frank Jackson also of Rossville and Mrs Irvin Burkhalter and her daughter from Sedalia and Miss Effie Ryan of Omaha Nebraska through last Monday in a small family gathering with guests from multiple states.

Roy Snyder Alice Mellinger Rossville Frank Jackson Irvin Burkhalter Sedalia Effie Ryan Omaha Nebraska

Child Rescued by Father at Lebaron Park

Four year old Charles Melvin Forbes of Lebaron narrowly escaped drowning at a park Sunday afternoon. While wading, he stepped into a hole and was rescued by his father Charles Forbes.

Charles Melvin Forbes Charles Forbes Lebaron

Notice to Masons at Darlington Lodge No 186

Called meeting of Darlington lodge No 186 F A M Wednesday evening July 6 at 8 o'clock. Work in M M Degree. Your attendance requested. Roy Wells W M

Darlington Lodge

Sunday Socials And Meetings in Frankfort and Local Church

Mr and Mrs Byron Peterson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Chas Gery. Charles Gery and John Lynch attended a Grain Dealers meeting in Frankfort last night. The Calender Society of the South Christian church gathered at Mrs G R VanZant's home this afternoon. Mrs Roscoe Bair hosted the Missionary meeting of the South Christian church last Friday afternoon.

Byron Peterson Chas. Gery Charles Gery John Lynch Frankfort Calender Society of the South Christian Church G. R. VanZant Roscoe Bair The

Exhibition Wheat Stands Tall Near Town

Grant Gray displayed an unusually tall wheat exhibit north of town, pulling three stems from a plot sown last year. Although fully matured, the stems reached 5 feet 9 1/2 inches from root to head. Gray notes several patches of exceptional height and reports the overall crop as good.

Grant Gray Mr. Gray

Party Honors Miss Velma Grimes With Pink Rose Decor

A Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. S A Marshall home hosted Miss Velma Grimes of St Paul Minnesota. Mrs Marshall and her daughter Mrs Ernest Weesner organized the event with pink and white flowers. Guests included Miss Janet Grimes Thorntown and Mr Lou Chambers who won contests. Music was provided by Miss Grimes and Mrs Lois Fisher. Velma Grimes returned to St Paul Sunday to resume her hospital bookkeeping job.

Miss Grimes S. A. Marshall Marshall Ernest Weesner Velma Grimes St. Paul Minnesota Margaret Weesner Weesner Janet Grimes Thorntown Lou Chambers Lois Fisher Linn Deck Lou Hampton Ed Grimes Sylvester Needham Luvena Grimes May Clouser St. Paul Hospital

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Hazel Vannice

A surprise party was given Monday evening June 27 for Miss Hazel Vannice. The event featured games and music with ice cream and wafers served. Attendees included Clara Carroll Mildred Cox Pauline Engle Bertha Quigg Alta Newton Dorothy Hole Marie and Gladys Taylor Eva Jessie Moore Grace Wheeler Gladys Harvey Agnes Peebles Bonnie Smith Lucile Vanscoye Martie Horn Leone Booher Mark Koy Curtis and Morris Quigg Robert Bales Oscar Peebles Loren Binford Graydon Cecil Adrian Cox Wallace Ward Noel McMurray L. W. Vannice and families. All left at a late hour after a pleasant evening.

Hazel Vannice Clara Carroll Mildred Cox Pauline Engle Bertha Quigg Alta Newton Dorothy Hole Marie Gladys Taylor Eva Jessie Moore Grace Wheeler Gladys Harvey Agnes Peebles Bonnie Smith Lucile Vanscoye Martie Horn Leone Booher

Class Picnic of Providence Sunday School at Darlington Park

Sunday School class No 2 from Providence held a picnic at Darlington Park. Chaired by Mr and Mrs Will Montgomery and Mr and Mrs Leonard McPherridge. Attending members include Misses Katie Burke Ethel Reed Velma Calvert June Davis Irene Dickson Mary Calvert Vicy McPhetridge Zelma Dickson Naomi Montgomery Gladys McPhetridge Vera Grimes Lorena Paugh Olive Johnson Opal Dickson Priscilla Elmore Mariel Davis and Messrs Lester Reed Glen Paugh Herbert Rumple Lesle Gordon Fred Davis Harry and Harold McLaughlin.

Providence Sunday School Darlington Park Will Montgomery Leonard McPherridge Katie Burke Ethel Reed Velma Calvert June Davis Irene Dickson Mary Calvert Vicy McPhetridge Zelma Dickson Naomi Montgomery Gladys McPhetridge Vera Grimes Lorena Paugh Olive Johnson Opal Dickson Priscilla Elmore

Family Reunion Fetes Rogers Parents With Birthday Spread

A Sunday family reunion gathered D F Rogers parents and relatives from Mace Ladoga and Bowers. Walter Long Claude Rogers C E Rogers John Rogers attended with wives and children. Fred Rogers was absent. Friends note Mrs Rogers birthday on the 28th.

D. F. Rogers Roger Walter Long Mace Claude Rogers Ladoga C. E. Rogers Bowers John Rogers Fred Rogers

Darlington Team Wins Big Over Thorntown 16 to 3

Darlington defeats Thorntown 16 to 3 in a Sunday baseball game. The Darlington boys schedule a game at Stockwell on the Fourth of July.

Darlington Thorntown Darlington Boys Stockwell

Local Social Notes From Frankfort Area gatherings

Cyrus Booher attends Kushner family reunion in Frankfort on Sunday. Mrs. Don Hunt visits New Richmond with her parents Mgr. and Mrs. Coffman. Mrs. William Oliphant of Crawfordsville stays with Aunt Mrs. M. H. Lidikay Saturday. Miss Mildred Brainard returns from Terre Haute to stay through the Fourth. Miss Dorothy Cameron ill after tonsil removal in Indianapolis. Kings Daughters Class of South Christian Church picnics at Park with Mrs. Willard Anderson. Miss Bess Bradley of Washington DC and Mrs. Hazel Boydston of Little Rock visit Garfield mother Mrs. Van VanCleave. Mr. and Mrs. John Routon and son Walter of Camby visit Dr. Lidikay and Dr. Ralph Routon this Sunday.

Cyrus Booher Frankfort Kushner Don Hunt New Richmond Mgr Coffman William Oliphant Crawfordsville M. H. Lidikay Mildred Brainard Terre Haute Dorothy Cameron Kirkpatrick Indianapolis King’s Daughters South Christian Church Willard Anderson Park Bess Bradley Washington, D. C Hazel Boydston Price Little Rock Ark van VanCleave Garfield John Routon Walter Camby Lidikay Ralph Routon Dr. Lidikay

Flag Pole Taken Down at Library Grounds

The 65 foot iron flag pole in front of the library yard was removed yesterday after four years of service. The library board ordered its removal due to rust and danger of collapse. Workers will repair surrounding cement and brickwork and fix the yard steps and retaining wall. The pole and 8 by 16 foot flag were donated by the Darlington Booster Club for about $90 and dedicated June 14 1917 with a Flag Day parade and remarks by Rev. Williams Rev Nicely Miss Heath E Hussell and Z T Sweeney. Cameron Martin and Norman Thompson raised the flag.

Library Board Darlington ‘Booster Club Williams Nicely Heath E. Hussell G. A. R. “ Boy Scouts

Special Sermons Start Next Sunday Evening

Beginning next Sunday evening Rev. T. L. Stovall of the Methodist church will deliver a series of three special sermons. July 3 subject is “The Art of Feeling Cool,” July 10 “The Art of Go Citizenship,” and July 17 “The Art of Living.” Services start at 8 o'clock each Sunday evening and will be short and inspirational. All are welcome if not attending another church.

T. L. Stovall Methodist Church

To Consult Physician About Daughter's Goiter

Mr. and Mrs. Annalanco of Los Angeles and their daughter Merle De Long of Franklin travel to Indianapolis to consult Dr Link about a goiter. She may enter the hospital for an operation after two weeks in town.

Annalanco LA

Sunshine Class Picnic At Riverside Park Attended By Girls

Last Friday evening the Sunshine class girls of the South Christian church enjoyed a picnic supper at Riverside Park. Ten members attended with teacher Mrs Laura Lynch and helpers Mrs Johnson Mrs Mart Gray and Mrs Emmett Crowder.

Sunshine South Christian Church Riverside Park Laura Lynch Johnson Mart Gray Emmett Crowder

Quiet Fourth Ahead in Darlington Nearby Celebrations

Darlington will observe a quiet Fourth of July with no planned city celebration. Citizens are expected to stay home or picnic and may attend events in nearby towns. Most local businesses will close for the day.

Darlington

Mrs Roscoe Bair Undergoes Hospital Operation

Mrs. Roscoe Bair arrived in Indianapolis yesterday and entered Methodist Hospital for an operation. Dr. Bela and Mr. Bair traveled early this morning to be present during the procedure.

Roscoe Bair Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Bela Bair

For Sale Robert Woody homestead near Darlington five acres

Edna Woody administratrix offers the Robert Woody homestead for sale adjoining Darlington. The property includes five acres of good land with living water an eight room house a good barn and other buildings suitable for homestead use and development.

Robert Woody Darlington Edna Woody

Aid Society Meets for quilting at church

Local church groups hold afternoon quilting session and Ladies Aid Society plans meeting at Mrs T L Stovall’s home. Nearby residents and visitors, including Mrs Ira Booher and Miss Bertha Booher, spent time with Crawfordsville residents while social notes mention farm renting inquiries and a humorous Western Newspaper contest answer.

Veedersburg Urges Mayor Salary Reversal in Fee Case

The supreme court reversed a lower court ruling in the Veedersburg fee and salary case. The marshal had been paid $25 monthly before a 60 dollar raise and the mayor received 500 dollars yearly. The city now faces about 1,750 for the mayor and 720 for the marshal.

Supreme Court Feeney Veedersburg Marshal

Wheat Cutting Nears Completion in Montgomery County

Wheat harvest in Montgomery County is two thirds finished with most fields in the shock and heavy rains could delay any remaining work. Yields are expected higher than last year, with best areas at about 35 bushels per acre and poorer sections averaging around 17, surpassing the statewide average.

Montgomery County

Union services schedule for five churches through August

Beginning with the last Sunday evening in July five churches will present union services each Sunday. July 31 features Rev T L Stovall at South Christian church, August 7 Rev G R VanZant at Presbyterian church, August 14 Rev L M Reagan at East Christian church, August 21 Rev W J Frosttens at erate.

T. L. Stovall Christian Church G. R. VanZant Presbyterian Church L. M. Reagan W. J. Frost Tens Erate Wwe Ugust Rt Es So Tae

Youngster Takes Trip to Bedford to Visit Relatives

Master Carol Bair, son of Mr and Mrs Rosque Bair, traveled to Bedford yesterday to visit his aunt Mrs Charles Hutton and other relatives while his mother stays at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. His father took him from Crawfordsville to Crawfordsville to Bedford, and Carol rode the train alone from Crawfordsville to Bedford.

Carol Bair Rosque Bair Bedford Charles Hutton Indianapolis Crawfordsville Carol Bert. Brainard Ray Vaughn Vaughn Mary Vang John Kersey Bai Jen Padiack Pritchards Ace Heise Eric Pada

Petersons Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Byron Peterson celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a noon dinner for Mr and Mrs Charles Honecker, Mr and Mrs Charles Peterson and Mrs Eliza Owley.

Byron Peterson Charles Honecker Charles Peterson Eliza Owsley

Picnic at Turkey Run Followed by Names of Attendees

Last Sunday at Turkey Run a group dined together including Miss Lois Gray Ruth Graham Elizabeth Love and Messrs George Branstetter Clem Royer Charles Cook and Mr and Mrs Everett Vannice. The gathering highlighted a local social outing with several prominent residents in attendance.

Turkey Run Lois Gray Ruth Graham Elizabeth Love George Branstetter Clem Royer Charles Cook Everett Vannice

Class Meeting Tonight At Potato Creek Sunday School

The Live Wire class of Potato Creek Sunday School will meet tomorrow night at the home of Miss Ethel Moore with Walter Tribbett assisting in entertaining.

Potato Creek Sunday School Ethel Moore Walter Tribbett

W. C. T. U. Picnic Planned in Park

The W C T U members plan a Friday afternoon picnic in the park meeting at 3 o clock at Mrs. Frank Buchanans home.

Reeders Frank Buchanan

New Directory for Shannondale Directory Adverts by Darlington Merchants

The Herald prepares a new telephone directory for the Shannondale exchange. It will include advertisements from a number of Darlington merchants.

Shannondale Herald Shannondale Exchange Darlington

Guest Night at South Christian Church Meeting

The Loyal Cigl Class of South Christian church schedules its regular monthly meeting for tomorrow night with a guest night and plans an exceptionally good program.

Cigl The South Christian Church

East Christian church ladies raise ten dollars at show

The East Christian church ladies cleared ten dollars at their picture show last night, contributing to the church fund.

East -Christian Church

Local Social Notes and Visitor Updates

C G Crowder drives a Hupmobile. F W Schroff and son William visited relatives in Terre Haute over Sunday. John Kiang returned from Plymouth after a week visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs R R Pollom and children spent Sunday with Dr Pollom's parents in Brazil. Lucile Peacock is spending a week in Crawfordsville with her uncle Claude Nington and family. Marian Brainard visited Miss Trath Custer at her country home Saturday night and Sunday.

C. G. Crowder F. W. Schroff William Terre Haute John Kiang Plymouth R. R. Pollom Pollom Brazil Lucile Peacocl Crawfordsville Claude Nington Marian Brainard Trath Custer Darlington

Hertenstein Chosen as Darlington School Superintendent

Chas. R. Hertenstein of Versailles Indiana has been chosen to head the Darlington schools succeeding M F Coons who was elected County superintendent. He previously led Ripley County schools for ten years and spent ten years as a teacher. Trustees say teacher selections will be announced in a few weeks.

Chas. R. Hertenstein Versailles Ind Darlington M. F. Coons Hertenstein Ripley County Campbell

Local banks back Near East relief effort for Armenian orphans

Indiana banks join the Near East Relief drive to aid Armenian orphans and sufferers from Turkish oppression. Darlington State Bank urges contributions as Indiana’s relief committee seeks over 100000 dollars to meet the state quota. A Constantinople cablegram describes drastic shortages in the Caucasus and calls for further food and support.

Indiana Nearmeee Relief Indianapolis Darlington State Bank of Darlington Indiana Relief Committee Constantinople Near East Caucasus Alexandropol

Entertainment Pleases at M E Church Event

The Queen Esther Circle hosted an entertainment last Friday at the M. E. church led by Mrs. Almedia Waltz. Despite the hot weather the program was well performed and attendees were pleased with the show.

M. E. Church Almedia Waltz Queen Esther Circle

Picnic Party From Lebanon Visits Park

A Lebanon group spent Sunday at the park for a family picnic. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Neese and daughter Mary Cecile, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lennox and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forbes and children, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Cline, and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Moore with children.

Clyde Neese Mary Cecile Harry Lennox Charles Forbes Milford Cline Virgil Moore Lebanon

Phebus and Lewis Married at Thorn Town Church Parsonage

James Marion Phebus of near Bowers Station and Miss Meda Evelyn Lewis of near Colfax wed Wednesday at 11:30 in Thorn Town Christian church parsonage with Rev. Wilkinson officiating. After a short wedding trip they will farm near Bowers.

Phebus—Lewis James Marion Phebus Bowers Station Meda Evelyn Lewis Colfax Christian Church Thorntown Wilkinson Bowers

Reverend Martin Visits Mellott for Pulpit Talk

Rev and Mrs W H Martin and son Paul spent the weekend in Mellott with Mr and Mrs S A Moore and family. Rev Martin filled the pulpit at North Christian church Sunday evening and spoke on his Missionary work in Porto Rico.

Mellott W. H. Martin Paul S. A. Moore Rev. Martin North Christian Church Porto Rico

Riley and Son Sell Thorntown Garage to Crawfordsville Realty

L C Riley and Son sold their Thorntown garage to Crawfordsville Realty Company and received a 140 acre farm west of Advance in exchange.

Riley and Son Thorntown L. C. Riley Crawfordsville Realty Company Advance

Wal Conrad Injured Ankle After Binder Truck Accident

Wal Conrad sustained an ankle injury last Thursday when his foot was run over by a binder truck as he searched for cinch bugs near the gate. The incident occurred during operation by the binder crew and Mr. Conrad was briefly treated on site.

Wal Conrad Conrad

Threshing Begins Tomorrow at Malebury Farm

The first threshing of the season will start tomorrow on George Malebury’s farm in The Cross rng area with the Cross rng team handling the work.

George Malebury Cross Rng

Walter Stewart Walks Without Crutches After Injury

Walter Stewart who broke his leg while helping move the band two weeks ago today is able to be out of crutches and resumes limited public activity as he recovers.

Walter Stewart

Darlington Notes Mention Local Visits and Illness

The bulletin records Al Cornell in critical condition while Bob Shaver visits town for an Elicy picnic at Lafay Wes. Mrs Ira Booher and Miss Bertha Booher plan time with Booher family as Chester Butter, formerly of Darlington, returns from Oaklands California for a visit.

al. Cornell Bob Shaver Lafa Wes Linn Booher Frankfort Ira Booher Bertha Booher Kos Darlin Oaklands California

Supreme court approves drainage project forcing landowners to pay

A recent supreme court decision affirms a Tippecanoe county ruling ordering a multi mile main drainage ditch and tributaries across Montgomery and Clinton counties. About 400 landowners face assessments from a few dollars to hundreds, with costs near sixty thousand dollars. The Mitchell ditch project, decades old, drew opposition led by Martin Gray and others who contested fourteen errors and asked for a new trial, which the court rejected.

Supreme Court Montgomery Tippecanoe Clinton Henry Vinton John McLaughlin Tippecanoe County Joseph B. Jackson Clyde W. Richards Martin’ Ps Gray Gray Montgomery County Clinton County

Agreement Fixes Threshing Prices in Montgomery County

The Brotherhood of Threshermen of Montgomery county met in Crawfordsville to set threshing rates for the season. Oats at three cents per bushel, rye at nine cents, and wheat at six cents. The prices match those reported earlier, though farmers and threshers had disputed the previous meeting’s figures.

Brotherhood of Threshermen Montgomery County Court House Crawfordsville

Body Returned from France for Cicero Memorial

The body of James Evans, brother of Mrs. Omer Butler, formerly of Cicero, was brought back from France and buried there after impressive services in the family lot. Evans was killed in the summer of 1918 shortly after enlisting and was born and raised in Cicero. Darlington residents, including Mr and Mrs Butler, hosted him as a guest during their residence.

France James Evans Omer Butler Cicero Evans Cicéro Darlington

Court Adjourned for the Summer in Crawfordsville

The April term of the circuit court ended Saturday and Judge West will vacation until the fall term begins the second week of September He plans to stay mostly around Crawfordsville but may travel briefly If emergencies arise he may sit on the bench before fall court and will be near his office and courthouse nearly every day this summer The September term date will be announced near convening time.

West Crawfordsville

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