War Chest drive set to raise seventy two thousand in Montgomery County
Montgomery County begins a single campaign to raise 72000 for war needs start June 1 1918. Each subscriber pays twelve monthly installments at a designated bank, with Franklin township alone allotted 4680. A county wide group organizes a campaign with Royal B. Cox leading township and town canvassing teams and local captains and workers.
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Montgomery County
Franklin Townships
Franklin Township
Royal B. Cox
Y M L Club backs Red Cross Comfort for Decoration Day drawing
The ladies of the Y M L Club have created a Comfort bed covering and are selling postal cards for a chance to win it. Proceeds from the sale aim to approach a $100 donation to the Red Cross fund. The work is displayed in Weaver Store window with the drawing on Decoration Day.
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Red Cross
Y. M.L. Club
Red Cross Fund
Missionary Society Meeting Near Town
The Woman’s Missionary Society of the M E Church held a profitable Friday gathering at Mrs. Abner Bowers’ home. Mrs. Bert Brainard spoke on Alaska, Mrs. W. Craig reported on the Mulberry convention, and $40 was pledged to Gary and Olive Hill while the group voted to pay their share of the settlement house debt in Gary. Miss Doris Raper helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society of the
M. E. Chuch
Abner Bowers
Bert Brainard
Alaska
W. Craig
Mulberry
Gary
Olive Hill
Doris Raper
Bowers
Lighting with electricity debated in Darlington visit
Northwestern Traction officials met with the town board on Monday to discuss electric lighting for Darlington. A better proposition was reportedly offered to the town fathers, and a thorough investigation will be conducted. The Herald invites citizen opinions on the matter.
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Northwestern Traction Line
Darlington
Sergeant Tribbett on 48 Hour Leave From Dayton Unit
Sergeant Geo Tribbett of the 246th Aero Squad at McCooks Field Dayton Ohio returns home for a forty eight hour leave on Saturday morning. He notes the experimental station teams work day and night on new ideas and improvements while pilots from England France Italy and Canada test the planes.
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Geo. Tribbett
246Th Aero Squad
McCooks Field
Dayton
Ohio
George
County demonstration on baking with wheat substitutes
Miss Sylvia Medsker, county demonstration agent, will visit Mrs. Bert Brainard's home this afternoon to demonstrate the best methods of using wheat substitutes in baking. All ladies in the community are invited, with arrangements for future demonstrations to be made then.
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Sylvia Medsker
Bert Brainard
Mr. Lynch Improving After Illness
W. B. Lynch, previously seriously ill for ten days with erysipelas, shows marked improvement and can sit up briefly. Earlier prognosis had been doubtful but recovery appears underway.
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W. B. Lynch
J Winter ad and military transfer note from wartime brief
For sale Timothy hay priced at 15 dollars per ton. J Winter. Walter E Woody left Tuesday for Ft Thomas Kentucky to likely be stationed two weeks then proceed to Camp Hancock Georgia for an Ordnance School course.
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Timothy Hay
J. Winter
Walter E. Woody
Ft. Thomas
Camp Hancock
Ordnance School
Death of Mrs John Henry after brief illness in Lebanon
Mrs Ethel Milner Henry died at Witham hospital Lebanon Tuesday at 6 30 am after acute indigestion. Born June 21 1889 she was 28 10 14 and a Darlington High School graduate class of 1909. She wed John Henry November 29 1910 and lived in Thorntown. Survived by husband two daughters aged 2 and 6 and three brothers Lynn Willard and Reid Milner. Funeral at Christian Church Thorntown with burial at Greenlawn cemetery.
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John Henry
Ethel Milner
Samuel Milner
Witham Hospital
Lebanon
Darlington High School
Thorntown
Lynn
Willard
Battery E
Reid Milner
Christian Church
Greenlawn
War Savings and Thrift Stamps drive for 1918
Citizens of Darlington and Franklin township urged to participate in a county wide drive to meet Montgomery County quota of 505850 dollars for War Savings and Thrift Stamps. Franklin township to subscribe 32850 dollars. Govt aims to complete sales by June 28 1918 with a big drive May 27 to June 3.
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Darlington
Franklin Township
Montgomery County
W C T U Meeting Plans County Farm Trip
The W C T U met with Mrs Al Hopkins on Monday afternoon to work on a knitted quilt and discuss a June 7 visit to the County Farm and Orphans Home. A call meeting with Mrs Malsbury is set for next Monday to finish the quilt and perfect trip plans.
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al Hopkins
Malsbury
Bolser suit awards $7,000 in railroad death case
Mrs Daisy Bolser and her son George of Rantoul Illinois visited Mrs Melissa Bolser. Mrs Bolser attended court in Crawfordsville for a damages suit against the Pennsylvania railroad over her husband Glenn Bolser’s death. After six hours deliberation the jury awarded $7,000.
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Daisy Bolser
George
Rantoul, Ill
Melissa Bolser
Crawfordsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glenn Bolser
Gladys Hulette to Star in The Streets of Illusion
Actress Gladys Hulette will appear in a Pathe Gold Rooster production titled The Streets of Illusion at Home Theatre Saturday night. It is described as one of the best productions featuring the renowned star.
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Gladys Hulette
Pathe Gold Rooster
Local residents assist county demonstrator setup in Crawfordsville
Mrs Bert Brainard and Miss Margaret Weesner visited Crawfordsville on Saturday to help organize the new county demonstrator. Bert Decker of Indianapolis stayed with his mother Mrs Wm Decker Friday night. he works as an inspector on government projects at the C I A shops in Indianapolis.
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Bert Brainard
Margaret Weesner
Crawfordsville
Bert Decker
Indianapolis
Wm. Decker
Bert
Will Remove Old Mains After Long Inactivity
The Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Co plans to remove old gas mains after twenty years idle. A $1000 bond was posted to insure the town against damages, and removal will not affect the Main Street pavement. The company cites high pipe costs and says property owners will suffer no damages.
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Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Co
Main Street
Ninth District Federation of Clubs Attends Lebanon Meeting
Mrs S W Craig, Mrs E E Chambers, Mrs James Peterson, Mrs Jennie Paddock, Mrs Homer Miller, Mrs J C Saidla, Miss Ina Bowers, Mrs Bert Brainard, and Mrs S G Kersey attended the Ninth District Federation of Clubs in Lebanon Tuesday. Secretary Miss Ina Bowers reported favorably against similar clubs in the district as many prominent speakers urged continued federation work.
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S. W. Craig
E. E. Chambers
James Peterson
Jennie Paddock
Homer Miller
J. C. Saidla
Ina Bowers
Bert Brainard
S.G. Kersey
Lebanon
Federation of Clubs
And Home Came Ted at New Richmond High School Gym
The senior class presents the three act comedy And Home Came Ted at the gymnasium Friday night. Cast has previously performed in Romney New Ross and New Market. Admission 15 and 25 cents. curtain at 8 oclock.
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Ted
New Richmond High School
Romney
New Ross
New Market
Rev Bradbury Resigns as South Christian Pastor
Rev. J. M. Bradbury, pastor of the South Christian church for two years, has tendered his resignation to take effect September 1. The church announced the move at a business meeting last Saturday. No future plans have been announced.
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J. M. Bradbury
South Christian Church
Bradbury
Entertain Club Dinner at Paddock Home
Mr and Mrs Harley Paddock entertained ten members at dinner Sunday at their south of town home. Those present included Mr and Mrs Harold Vannice Mr and Mrs Harold Peterson Mr and Mrs Cecil Mullen Miss Beat rice Thompson Miss Gertrude Gray and Messrs Damon Thompson and Lester Mullen.
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Harley Paddock
Harold Vannice
Harold Peterson
Cecil Mullen
Beatrice Thompson
Gertrude Gray
Damon Thompson
Lester Mullen
Restaurant Moves Into Butler Room Near Weaver's Store
In New Quarters B W Saidla has moved his restaurant into the Butler room one door west of Weaver's Store. The room has been papered with new linoleum and other improvements the establishment presents a good appearance.
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B. W. Saidla
Weaver
Weesner Hosts Four At Lebanon Dinner
Mrs. I. W. Craig Mrs. Bert Brainard Mrs. S. G. Kersey and Mrs. J. C. Saidla were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weesner at Lebanon Tuesday evening. L. L. Martin of Jamestown visited Friday en route to Lafayette. He will locate at South Bend this summer to work with the county agent supervising six townships.
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I. W. Craig
Bert Brainard
S. G. Kersey
J. C. Saidla
Ernest Weesner
Lebanon
L. L. Martin
Jamestown
Lafayette
Mr. Martin
South Bend
Friends Active in War Work and Quaker Aid Praise
Local church members contribute monthly and sew for French Belgian war orphans. Ninety garments were produced including dresses shirts trousers waists baby clothing and hoods. Rebecca Carter commended the Friends Service Committee for their work in Paris and refugee relief. A Red Cross official praised Quakers for selfless labor and seamless collaboration with the English and American groups.
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France
Belgium
Philadelphia
Rebecca Carter
American Friends Service Committee
Friends’ Organization
Red Cross
Paris
Decoration Day Plans For Darlington
Plans mature for one of the biggest Decoration Day programs Darlington has ever had. A contribution was raised to defray the band expenses and the response was liberal. The New Market band will perform in the afternoon and again in a concert at night. The full Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day program will be published in the next issue.
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Darlington
Bank to Install Steam Heating Plant for Banking Room
The Farmers and Merchants State bank will upgrade its banking room with a steam heating plant. Chesterson and Carrick will install the system and it will also supply heat for the telephone exchange above.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Chesterson and Carrick
For Sale Hayes Hammock Seat Cultivator
Max Flaningam of Columbus Ohio stopped here between trains Tuesday evening and plans to enter the Marine service soon. Caldwell and Tressel advertise the cultivator for sale and provide contact by phone 51.
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Hayes Hammock
Caldwell & Tressel
Max Flaningam
Columbus
Ohio
Max
Church Announcements From Local Faith Groups
Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 10 a m with Supt Joshua Saidla Everyone welcome Presbyterian Church Darlington Sabbath School 10 a m Mr Tressel Supt 11 a m Morning service 8 p m Evening service Everyone welcome Rev Edgar L Williams South Christian Church 945 a m Sunday School J B Cooper Supt Garfield 10 a m Sunday School Mrs Anna Huffman Supt 11 a m Morning Service 5 pm Sunday evening Christian Endeavor J M Bradbury Pastor
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Joshua Saidla
Darlington
Tressel
Edgar L. Williams
Anna Huffman
Christian Endeavor
J.M. Bradbury
East Christian Church and Gravelly Run Friends Schedule
Bible School at 9:45 led by Supt Israel Butler. Morning worship at 11:00 with sermon. Evening worship at 8:00 led by Pastor Willis Bond. East Christian Church also holds Bible School at 10:00 led by Supt W P McCluskey. Gravelly Run Friends Sunday School at 10:00 led by Supt C E Quigg. Christian Endeavor at 11:00.
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Bible School
Israel
P. McCluskey
Accidents Will Happen Involving Local Youths
Norman Conrad, son of Mr and Mrs Wall Conrad, suffers a severe limb fracture after a mule mishap Tuesday afternoon. Thelma Cook has a fractured arm from a Tuesday evening wheel failure while riding. Lucy Stover sustains minor bruises in the same incident.
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Norman Conrad
Wall Conrad
Near Here
Thelma Cook
Lucy Stover
Seed corn for sale and local notices in Crawfordsville area
A compilation of short items lists seed corn for sale by A. H. Picket & Son five miles northwest of town from the 1916 crop and notes farm loans offered by Charles W. Ross at 5 12 percent. Other notices mention Coltrain and Miss May Hall visiting Mullen, Flora family gatherings, Carnation bouquet for Mothers Day, and various local residents’ activities. The Home Theatre shows another strong program led by Baby Marie Osborne with an acclaimed film, plus recent stock invoicing by W A Moon & Co. and local gatherings at Gilliland farm southwest of town.
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A. H. Picket & Son
Charles W. Ross
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Collin Saidla
B. O. Flora
Flora
Bonebrake
Cutler
W. H. Murphy
L. S. Hollensbee
Indianapolis
Omer Butler
Strawtown
Claude Coltrain
May Hall
Claude Mullen
W.C
Hubert
Herman Whitson
Harold Clements
Charles Gilliland
Lawrence
Home Theatre
Baby Marie Osborne
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F. Wm. Schroff
N. F. Peacock
C. A. Marshall
W. E. Craig
Rev
Rev. Williams
Asa Anderson
Geo. Malsbury
Dr. Kendall
Township
Chas. W. Cook
S. H. Miller
John Remley
J. B. Cooper
A. B. Cross
Ray Godard
Samuel Flaningam
John Coltrain
N. A. Booker
John Graham
Walter Martin
Walter Burgin
John Saidla
Chas. Lease
Wm. McClaskey
Sherman Trout
John Miller
Roy Peebles
R. B. Cox
W. C. Miller
C. M. Cook
Harry Petro
Ellis Booker
F. W. Campbell
Walter Weaver
Ashley Cox
Joseph A. Latollette
Geo. Jewel
Missionary Meeting
the Herald
Mr. Lynch
Lebanon Hospital
W. C.T. U. Meet
Entertain Club
Presbyterian Church
Garfield
Friends Church
Willis Bond
East Christian Church
C. E. Quigg
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