Mystery of John McBride Archer Brant Ends in Confusion
A 1923 disappearance and memory confusion involve Archer W Brant of Iowa and a print shop worker using the name John McBride in Davenport. Debora Brant confirms dual identity, while letters trace Brant’s work in Iowa City Chardon and other Ohio towns as authorities seek clarity on his real name and condition.
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John McBride
Citizen Office
Iowa
McBride
Reo
Chicago Tribune
Archer W. Brant
City
Iowa City Republican
David Brant
H. B. Wilson
Archer
Brant
Davenport
Iowa City
Wapello
Archer Brant
Cleveland Press
Geauga Republican Record
Chardon Ohio
Chardon
Ohio
Delphi
Banquet tickets in high demand in Flora area
Democrats in Carroll county anticipate a county banquet in Flora next Friday May 2 with tickets scarce in townships. Organizers expect attendance to exceed an early 300 estimate as tickets move quickly and more are requested from headquarters. The Church of the Brethren ladies will serve a fifty cent dinner featuring scalloped chicken and dessert.
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Carroll County
Flora
Church of the Brethren
Chester Wagoner
Will Nieworth
Flora High School Orchestra
District S S Meeting in Delphi Sunday
The 4th District including Clay Madison and Deer Creek Sunday schools will convene at Delphi Baptist church Sunday April 27 at 2 30 pm A program is planned Rev Zartman U B Pyrmont and Rev Lester Christian Church Delphi will speak C B Shaffer Pres Jas B Dickinson Sec
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S. S
Delphi
Clay
Madison
Deer Creek Townships
Zartman
U. B. Church of
Pyrmont
Lester
Christian Church
C. B. Shaffer
Jas. B. Dickinson
Democratic Banquet in Flora Seeks Ticket Sales
Buy tickets now for the Democratic banquet to be held in Flora next Friday night May 2. Committees must report early next week on ticket totals so church ladies can prepare enough food. Committees exist in each township to sell tickets. Get yours now.
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Flora
Democrats and Sheriff Races Dominate Indiana Primary Speculation
Voters anticipate a light primary turnout with weather seen as a factor for farmers. Democrats may tally around 2000 votes after 1707 in the last primary, while eight governor candidates and seven for sheriff create uncertainty. District contest details mention Albert A. Newer and James J. Reeder as new joint representative candidates alongside Cass Carroll county dynamics.
Cravens Skips Flora Speech at County Banquet
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joseph Cravens did not speak in Flora last Saturday as advertised. He arrived from Frankfort but was called to Indianapolis early, leaving Flora before the county banquet could proceed.
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Cravens
Joseph Cravens
Flora
Frankfort
Indianapolis
Weather Delays Campaigning For County Candidates
Rainy weather this week hinders farmers and candidate visits as spring work lags behind. If weather improves, farmers may catch up and limit campaigning time.
Lew Shanks Seeks Republican Gouvernatorial Nomination
Lew Shanks speaks as a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. He outlines his positions and campaign aims.
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Lew Shanks
Three Teachers Resign From Delphi High School
Prof. H G Toole principal resigns to become history instructor at University of Pennsylvania. He will move in fall to study and teach, leaving many friends here who regret the departure but praise his advancement.
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H. G. Toole
Delphi High School
Toole
University of Pennsylvania
Prof. Toole
Delphi School Season Shifts as Two Teachers Resign
Miss Mayme Stuart resigns as home economics teacher at Delphi High School effective end of term. Rumor says she will teach from home to a single pupil supervised by Ridgeville superintendent. Mrs Faye Draper Tracht also resigns after marriage and will be replaced by Mary Gustavel, Delphi High School graduate now teaching in Frankfort schools.
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Mayme Stuart
Delphi High School
Stuart
Ridgeville
Faye Draper Tracht
Delphi Public
Mary. Gustavel
Frankfort
Methodists Hold District Meeting and Jubilee Banquet
Five counties sent delegates to the district meeting of the Home Missionary Society in this city. About one hundred fifty delegates attended. The twenty fifth anniversary was celebrated at a Thursday night banquet in the church. The Mothers Jewels presented a pageant with Rev Horn of Gary giving an Americanization address. Luncheons were served Thursday and Friday. The Foreign Missionary Society helped with the entertainment.
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Home Missionary Socity
Methodist Church
Mothers’ Jewels
Horn
Gary
Notice to Children Mothers Day Candy at Margowski Rexall
Child readers are urged to collect a box of Mothers Day candy at Margowski's Rexall Store as a playful notice. The item promotes a seasonal candy offering at a local drugstore.
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Margowski
Rexall
Large crowd hears Lew in Delphi calm campaign tale
In Delphi last Saturday Lew drew a large crowd with an engaging speech. The piece notes voters may reject Mayor Shank as political joker while praising Lew as a likely vote winner in the county. It highlights Harry Haslet as a leading sheriff candidate on the Democratic ticket, a World War II era veteran and American Legion leader who also sells Maxwell cars.
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Delphi
Lew
Shank
Harry Haslet
Wm. Haslet
Harry
American Legion
Legion
Agit Yi
Mrs B F Carr Injured In Auto Wreck Near Patton
Mrs B F Carr wife of Judge B F Carr of Monticello suffered a broken leg when the Carr car went off a highway embankment near Patton Saturday night. Mrs W P Crowell of Fort was dislocated from the accident and sustained a minor injury. the driver Dick Crowell was unhurt. The party returning from Delphia was aided by passing motorists and doctors at the Carr home.
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B. F. Carr
Monticello
W. P Crowell
F. Kfort
Patton
Mr. Crowell
Perso
Carr Home
Ruth Todd and Everett Mathieson wed in Lafayette
Miss Ruth E Todd of Delphi marries Everett Mathieson at the Presbyterian manse in Lafayette with Rev W R Graham officiating. He is Purdue trained in engineering and WWI veteran, later engaged in Near East relief. They plan to reside in East Chicago. Also notes Delaware Chamber of Commerce dinner and Delphi school schedules affected by a funeral and illness in the community.
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Ruth E. Todd
of. Delphi
Everett Mathieson
Lafayette
W. R. Graham
John Todd
Mathieson
West Lafayette High School
Purdue
Purdue Ambulance Corps
Hoover Food Administration
Erivan
Armenia
Trigon Fraternity
East Chicago
Easter social season fills calendars with dinners and dances
Mrs C D Hoover and others issued invitations for a May 2 party at her home. Mrs W A Breining hosted a ladies cards gathering. An Easter Legion dance drew seventy five couples with the Varsity Seven orchestra from Lafayette. A luncheon and musical at Miss Boss Wilsons featured Miss Hazel Silvey Miss Lillian Heuslein and Miss Beulah Oliver performing. Evening gatherings continued with Miss Wilson and Miss Maud Wilson hosting another card party.
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C. D. Hoover
J. M. Retherford
Edna Briggs
E. B. Mabbitt
Dr. C. D. Hoover
American Legion
Varsity Seven
Lafayette
Boss ‘Wilson
Wilson
Verne Whitlesey
Indianapolis
Hazel Silvey
Lillian Heuslein
Beulah Oliver
Miss Wilson
Maud Wilson
Delphi High School announces May 28 commencement
Delphi High School plans its May 28 commencement as one of the largest classes to receive diplomas. The speaker could not confirm, and the junior banquet for seniors will be May 16 at K P hall. Baccalaureate services are set for May 25 at the Methodist church with Rev R O Kimberlin delivering the address.
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Delphi High School
O. L. Scales
K. P. Hall
R. O.kimberlin
Mary Jo Arnold John Best Leonard Blythe
Mildred Caldwell
Sylvia Clawson
Helen Coble
Josephine Cripe
Irene DeWinton
Mary Emerick
Margaret Farmer
Sylvia. Galloway
William Gardner Charline Gee Floyd Gibbons Clark Ginn
Robert Hall Leatha Hamil
Bertha Hasselbring
Marguerite Hildebrand
Edwin Hunter
John Ives
State Board Condemns 22 School Buildings Across Counties
The state board of health condemned twenty two school houses on Saturday after inspections by board representatives. Structures were found unsanitary or unsuitable for continued school use. Tippecanoe township Carroll county school No 1 was among the condemned.
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State Board of Health
W. F. King
Tippecanoe _ township
Carroll County
Rexall Drug Store Sale As Election Votes Near
An informal advertisement notes a sale at Rexall Drug Store with goods priced at 1.01 dollars for 2 dollars worth. The message mentions a Delphi Citizen sale event and a deadline extending past the election, promoting cheap goods and big savings.
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Rexall
Margowski
Rexall Drug
Couple from Madison wed at Rossville Brethren Parsonage
Leo Craig son of Eli and Mrs Eli Craig and Rule daughter of Perry and Mrs Rule married at high noon Wednesday at the Brethren parsonage in Rossville. Rev J G Stinebaugh officiated. Rule graduates Camden High School. Craig a Delphi High School and Franklin College graduate. He has taught school and is a farmer. They reside in a newly furnished home on the Jett farm west of Radnor.
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Leo Craig
Eli Craig
Craig
Jett Farm
Radnor
Gov McCray Trial Details Bank Fraud Case in Federal Court
Federal court hearings in the McCray case feature testimony from over 125 bankers. Prosecutors allege a scheme to defraud via forged notes and misused state funds, with claims of personal loans tied to deposits and influence on legislation for friends.
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Gov. McCray
McCray
United States
Beeen
Flags Ready for May 30 Display and Decoration Day
A Shenandoah Flag and Decorating Co representative urged Madison township merchants to sell flag staffs and flags to prepare for Decoration Day. About sixty flags were sold with plans for more as installation begins and staffs to be used on Decoration Day. Athenium School’s last day featured a festive meal, with Joe Ayle and W E Moore guiding a valued program. Madison township moves toward a new consolidated school building after a state health board order to discontinue the old structure.
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Shenandoah Flag and Decorating Company
Delphi
American Legion
Atheneum
Madison Township
Joe Ayle
W.E. Moore
State Board of Health
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Bradley Sparks
Twin daughters Rosemary and Marilynn were born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Bradley Sparks. They already have a son. The Sparks are employed in the New York store in this city, making the arrival of the little girls especially welcome.
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Bradley Sparks
Sparks
New York
Rosemary
Marilynn
Mrs Hodgson to Visit for Days With Friends in May
Mrs Ana Hodgson of Muncie will come May 5 for a few days visit with friends. Mr Hodgson will attend the Club Round-up at Purdue and visit Behe home.
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Ana Hodgson
Muncie
Hodgson
Purdue
Mrs Burr Returns From Florida Wintering Visit
Mrs J H Burr came back Friday from Weirsdale Florida where she had spent the winter.
Radnor Grange to Stage Deacon Dubbs May 1
Radnor Grange will present a three act play at the High School auditorium on Thursday night May 1 titled Deacon Dubbs. Admission 35 cents and 20 cents. Cast includes Lloyd Zook Bob Ward Julia Harner Lloyd Duff Harry Mason Agnes McCouch Dan Cripe and others with villagers in the crowd.
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Radnor Grange
Deacon Dubbs
State Grange
Delphi
Grange
Lloyd Zook Deuteronomy Jones
Bob
Ward Rose Raleigh
Julia Harner Amos Coleman
Lloyd Duff Rawdon Crawley
Harry Mason Philipena Popover
Lloyd Zook Yennie Yensen
Ernchy Dale
Harry Mason Trixie ‘Coleman
Agnes McCouch
McNutt
Dan Cripe
Delphi Announces Next Week as Clean Up Campaign
The city designates next week as Clean Up week to inspire citizens to keep Delphi spotless. Residents should clear cellars yards streets and alleys of trash and rubbish and place waste for city crews to collect. The campaign urges residents to use paint to brighten the city’s appearance.
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Delphi
Washington trip memories from Indiana delegation head
The narrator reflects on a recent Washington trip as the head of the Indiana delegation. He expresses deep gratitude for the experiences and hints at sharing more memories in future weeks. The write up emphasizes humility and guidance on a personal journey.
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Washington
Indiana
Mindwell
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Reeder
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Carroll’ County
Never
Haslet
Todd—Mathieson
Chamber of Commerce
Daughters of Isabella
C. A Wraver
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Rea Martin
Rev. Martin
W. A. Breining
Presbyterian Church
Celesta Leach
John Love
Ila’ Mears
Kathryn Myers
Catherine McCain
C. J. McGreevey
Helen . Pearson
Robert "Pearson
William ‘Raines
Mary Redding Opal Roth Hazel Shaffer Francis Sites
Mary Smith
Mary Snyder Herbert Thomas Floyd Thompson
Edna Trawin
Mildred Whiteman
Mildred Wilson
Harry Wingard
Gladys Young
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