Drowned in South Mr and Mrs Lewis Die in Tampa Bay
Carroll county Indiana residents BE E Lewis and wife perished when their car plunged into Tampa Bay twenty eight feet of water in St Petersburg Florida. Officials say note and evidence in the car suggest possible self destruction though relatives dispute the verdict. Relatives in Delphi and St Petersburg await arrival of a Shaffer family contingent for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. Lewis
Carroll County
Delphi
St. Petersburg
Fla
Tampa ‘Bay
Associated Press
Thie Thorning
Lewis
Charles B. Shaffer
Shaffer
Mr. Lewis
George W. Lewis
Madison Township
Indianapolis
Radnor
Lucy Lewis
W. D. Lewis
C. B. Shaffer
Georgia Hanna
Centralia
St Petersburg
Ens
Sage
Public Works
Indiana
Roach Trial Opens in Circuit Court Before Judge Pruitt
John Roach faces trial in circuit court on violating aries laws as an affidavit sworn by Robert West cites, with Horace Lyle and two state employees among the witnesses. Jury selection consumed most of Wednesday due to racial prejudice concerns, and George Vianco testified after serving part of a six month sentence. Jury members named include Robert Hedde Ross Fry Jesse Yeager Elanadore Sprinkle Jack Popejoy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John: Roach
Robert ‘West
Horace Lyle
Delphi
Roach
Robert Hedde
Ross Fry
Jesse Yeager
Elanadore Sprinkle
Jack Popejoy
Richard Minnerman
Ray McDonald
Roy Robeson
Harry Catron
Ray Cauldwell
William Hoagland
Grover Whiteman
Court Opens April Term With Record 254 Docket
Carroll circuit court opened a twelve week April term on Monday. The session runs until June 28 totaling seventy two judicial days. Docket totals 254 cases with 131 probate 8 state 109 civil and 6 claims. Twenty two guardianship reports are due. Seven special judges listed: H D Billings Fred N Frass George D Williams I D Carey Charles M Snyder Brenton A Devol John H Ham ing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Circuit Court
H. D. Billings
Fred N. Frass
George D. Williams
I. D. Carey
Charles M. Snyder
Brenton A. Dévol
John H. Hamiing
Hearing Held Over Lake Delphi Sunset Park Assessments
A state tax board representative attended a Delphi hearing in the county assessor's office on Hermitage Development Corp and Sunset Park lakefront lots. 983 lots remain under Hermitage titles though many sold on contract. cottages and improvements rise as land value grows with scarcity. Officials seek an equitable assessment adjustment amid lake region and Oakdale dam property concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Delphi
Hermitage ‘Development Corporation
Lake Delphi
Sunset Park
Jefferson
Henry B
Mindwell Wilson
William F. Steck
Oscar C
Harold I. Peters
Walden G
Mary F. Parmenter
Fred
Minnie Kurz
Henry Henderson
B. W. Hevercamp
Hermitage, Corporation
Oakdale Dam
Jefferson Township
Orvel Schock
Mrs Irene Temple Wise Dies in Carroll County Home
Mrs Irene Temple Wise of Berkley California was found dead in her bed at the home of Mr and Mrs Van e in Carrollton. The 74 year old widow had been visiting relatives and died likely of heart trouble after retiring Sunday night. Survived by three sisters Mrs Hugo Hoyer Mrs Ida Curts and Mrs Charles Coble. Funeral at Hickory Grove church with Episcopal service conducted by Rev Father Gubbins burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Temple Wise
Berkley
Calif
van E Seems
Carrollton Winere
Susan Sue
Mrs. Wise
Hunter
Father Gubbins
Fort Wayne
Hickory Grove Cemetery
Filing Mortgage Exemptions With County Auditor Tight Deadline
The county seeks applications for mortgage exemptions with the auditor. Property owners with mortgages may be tax exempt up to a legal limit. The last day to file is May 5, says County Auditor J J Whiteman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. ‘Whiteman
Yost and Others V Employers for Trial in Circuit Court
Plaintiffs led by Peter Yost sue EK W Bowen alleging claims at stake in a circuit court trial. Court records indicate the matter proceeded to the trial calendar with a range of disputed issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter’ Yost
W. Bowen
Pohee
Wife of Delphi native dies in Rockville residence fire
Mrs. Fannie Brubeck, a former Delphi resident, died in a house fire at her Rockville home on Tuesday. She was reportedly married with two daughters surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie “Brubeck, BT
Delphi
Rockville
Daugh
Custodian's Job Postponed Amid Building Transition
Albert Pitzer, a court house custodian, was told by Republican members that he need not be present at this time. They hoped he would remain until June 1 to allow a new man to enter the building and learn janitor duties for a month. The contract with the board expires December 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pitzer
Court House
A4epublican
Okah Swaynie vs Clifford McCloud Demand 134
Court note lists Okah Swaynie versus Clifford McCloud with demand of 134 dollars. Gus A Hall is attorney for plaintiff. Case filed in White circuit court with Delbert F Atkinson on note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okah Swaynie
Clifford McCloud
Gus’ A. Hall
Charles E. Baker
Delbert F. Atkinson
Wright
Wason & Carr
John H. Ferguson
Frances’ Fr. Ferguson
Cowger & Brockway
Venea
White Circuit Court
License record fragment with names unsure
A damaged OCR fragment lists individuals Omer D James Lizlcan Flora to Anna Okeh Swaynie Everett Murphy and Elsie Jeyuri with a license note dated April 4 indicating a first since an earlier date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer
D. James
Lizlcan Flora
Anna Okeh ‘Swaynie
Everett E. Murphy
Elsie Jeyuri
Ineta
Carroll County Candidates for Representative and Local Officials
Readable names list shows candidates across Carroll County for representative positions in Congress and state government, plus county offices. Includes for the joint representative, auditor, sheriff, assessor, surveyor, coroner, commissioner, bounty councilmen at large and county councilmen for districts. Names include Purnell Attica Clawson Dyer Acheson Clawson Dyer Richey Hunter, Bowley Pearson Fetterhoff Clawson Clingenpeel Coughell Peterson Catron Hueston Dunn Barber Everett Plank Schnieb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Bounty
Lewis Bowley
William O.pearson
William Fetterhoff
Commissioners Do Little on April Board Meeting
The April county board meeting was light on action though many visitors asked for various items. Contracts for county farm supplies went to Julius clothing WWs Matgowski drugs A A Brewer shoes Smith groceries and meats. Time extension granted for the George W Peterson road in Adams township. Emory J McHardie named superintendent of the McHardie road. David S Adams for the Anderson Wabash River Association requested a $400 levy. continuation noted. Riley road in Tippecanoe township ordered vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Julius
Matgowski
Brewer
Smith
George ‘W. Peterson
Adams Township
Emory J. McHardie
McHardie Road
David S Adams
the Anderson
Wabash River Association
Riley Road
Tippecanoe
Up the River of Time by Carroll County Historical Society
A historical reminiscence by WM. Co. Smith describing canal crews with captains steersmen and drivers earning varied wages. It notes winter closures, 1843 operation, and the canal’s impact on Delphi Logansport and Lafayette with ensuing commercial growth and new warehouses hotels and mills along the canal route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Co. Smith
Carroll ‘County's Historical Society
I ‘Tain
Indiana Service Corp Seeks Public Service Commission Action
The Indiana Service Corporation based in Fort Wayne with holdings in Carrollse ty proposed a plan to the Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Service Corporation
Fort Wayne
Carrollsety
Public Service Commission
Ordinance on Roofing Material Faces Objections
An ordinance by Dr. Calvin E. Carney to restrict roofing materials in city limits meets firm objections. The ordinance passed first reading as H. By. Wilson and F. J. Parker spoke for cedar shingles arguing costs and few cities enforce similar rules. Citizens cite higher costs and mixed fire records. debate continues ahead of second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin E. Carney
City Council
Dads
Carney
Ater
Indianapolis
H. By. Wilson
F. J. Parker
Tefute
Delphi
Peru
Frankfort
Lebanon
Seymore
Vic Porter
William’ H. Bradshaw
Gus “A. J
Wilson
Hallingle
Rodeh
Mary Bowen Busey Dies in Cincinnati Hospital
Mrs. Mary E. Busey daughter of the late Abner H. and Catherine Bowen of Delphi died at Holmes Hospital Cincinnati last Monday noon after a major operation. She had been a resident of Urbana Ohio for many weeks and had two brothers A. T. Bowen and E. W. Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary .E. Busey
Abner H
Catherine Trawin
Bowen
Delphi
A. T
E. W. Bowen
Holmes Hospital
Cecinnati
Bussey
Urbana
Busey
Delphic County Hears Filing of Political Candidates
At Delphi the Citizen notes withdrawals and filings as parties scramble for county and township offices. The Republicans and Democrats show limited opposition on the county ticket while vacancies loom in township posts. Women arise in deer creek and Washington races as candidates seek trustee and advisory roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Joseph Ives
Stor
Furthe
Peoples Party
Lester Dickinson
Glen Stair
Harold Honan
Deer Creek
Bana
Yeager
Washington
Afflis Buys Pearson Drug Store Interest
Wil lam Amis completed a purchase last Monday gaining the interest of Clay Pearson in the Adams & Pearson pharmacy. Afflis will assume possession after release from the jewelry firm in Danville where he has been connected for two years. Pearson has been a partner for six years since retiring as county clerk, taking over from Harry Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Amis
Clay ‘Pearson
Adams & Pearson
Afflis
Danville
Pearson
Adams
Harry Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Roach
van C. Blue
Carrollton Township
Democratic
Congress
Govington
Purnell
Attica
Onee
Cass’ Counties
John
John Guard
Wiliam O. Pettiner
James W. Acheson
Jesse R. Clawson
Orvel
Schock
Samuel R. Dyer
Arthur Richey
Clarence W. Hunter
S Ae
Courtney R. Clawson
Alfred ‘M
James L. Coughell
Bob Catron
J. Hueston Dunn
Burlington
William F. Barber
James Everett
Jackson
Madison
Charles O. Plank
Cloyd Schnieb
Jason Tt. Whiteman
Irvin
Charles
Harvey
John’' W. Kerlin
Pearl . Johnson
Wesley D. Zinn
William Q. Lee L., Pullen
Mo S. Dasher
Wwintennt
G. Klepinger
Walter E. Wakeland
Ae ‘Mummert
Carrollton
McCain
Clay
Faurley
Carl C. McFernand
Ray E. ‘Kite
Ashington
William
A. “Ross
le Downham
McGigan
Edna H. Yeager
Martin Winship
Jaman F Walldes
Frank M. Shaffer
Leste
Jean Beck
Rley ‘Bowman
Floyd Seward
Jessee M. Aay
Jesse R. Daniels Heffley
E. Cox
Clarence L. Lake
Charles E. Crook
Byron
Ww. Calvert
Samuel M. Opaakenser
Harry M. Joh
Baker
Kerlin
Ieee
Mg Pear
Bae
C. E. Carney
Mary Bowen Busey
Ublican
Dieranskattes Hoke
Ny Party
Auditor's
Gist
Asia Sie
Pearson Drug Store
Adams & Afflis
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