LOREN DARLING

The demand for carefully trained experts in every line, increases with the expansion of business, and the men who are capable of directing their fellow workers, and maintaining the standard of excellence required under existing pure food laws, are always sure of receiving recognition. One of the efficient men whose energy and ability has been directed towards the furtherance of the interests of the Rock Island Canning Company of Sears, Ill., is Loren Darling, superintendent of the works. He was born in East Aurora, N. Y., in 1881, and is the son of William and Cornelia (Richardson) Darling, both of whom are living in Sycamore, Ill. There were four children in the family: Loren. Blanche, Marguerette and one who died in infancy.

Growing up in New York state, Mr. Darling attended school. He then learned the business of canning at New York, and developed into an expert in his line. In 1903, he came west and took charge of the plant located at 'Sycamore, Ill. In 1909, he came to Sears, Ill., to manage the canning factory owned and operated by the Rock Island Canning Co. which he has brought to a high state of perfection. The company which owns the Sears factory, also owns the one at Sycamore and it was a compliment to Mr. Darling's ability to have been selected man­ ager of the plant at Sears. His home is near the works, so he keeps in constant touch with affairs, and his life is centered in the business to which be is devoting the best years of his manhood.

In 1909, Mr. Darling married Maine Smith, of LeRoy, N. Y. They have four children: Gardwell, Grace. Dorothy and Marjorie. Mrs. Darling is a Catholic, and the children have been baptized into her church. Mr. Darling is one of the most desirable citizens of Sears, and no man has done more towards advancing its interests than he, for he has made successful one of its leading industries.

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