Old Settlers Day Celebrated in Delphi in 1920s Style
The seventy second Old Settlers Day in Delphi featured a band concert and a session led by George W. Julien. Mrs. William H. Bradshaw read 1926 minutes while soloists Miss Iane Maxwell and James Downs performed. Elder honors went to Elizabeth Boone and Joseph Smith as the crowd recalled Civil War era service.
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Delphi
Joseph Lathrope
George W. Julien
Association
William H. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Carroll County
Julien
Bob Martin
Peru
Chase Choir
Logansport
Iane Maxwell
Jefferson Township
Dyson Boothroyd
Elizabeth Boone
Deer Creek Township
New York
Joseph Smith
Rockfield
William Gros
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Boone
Joseph W. Hanna
Theodore Brough
A. B. Crampton
Andrew Jackson
Lafayette
Jackson
Prophet Rock
Battle Ground
Carroll County Historical Society
William C. Smith
Society
Historical Association
John W
Frazier) Thomas
Charles Buckley
Frank Lyon
Ernest V. Claypool
Methodist Church
Mulberry
Claypool
Journal
Ile
Cime
Carroll
White
John Mw Ewing
Countywide Wealth Decline Totals 3 775 725 After Tax Cuts
County Auditor J L Whiteman reports total county valuation fell from 42 411 635 to reflect a 16 2/3 percent reduction ordered by the State Tax Board. The loss to taxing units amounts to 3 775 725 with Deer Creek Township the wealthiest unit and Clay Township the poorest. Delphi City and Yeoman hold notable positions among incorporated towns. Comprehensive figures list townships and towns with varying losses, totaling 38 635 910.
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J. L. Whiteman
Deer Creek
Delphi
Yeoman
Jefferson Township
Norway Dam
Jacksonte
Deer Creeks
Cease
Delphi City
Tippecanoe
Joneson Alan Ae
Rocky Creek
Washington
Old Settlers Day Recall Sparks Belt Mystery Tale
David Schock of Jefferson Township recalls a Delphi tale from Old Settlers Day about thrashers in which workers split over attendance. The driving belt vanished the night after a vote to continue work, then reappeared mysteriously next day, with no one confessing knowledge of the disappearance.
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David Schock
Jefferson Township
Delphi
Mr. Schock
BlackBerry Picking Rights in Monticello Courthouse Case
A court action in Monticello involved George Conn of Royal Center filing an affidavit against L. H. Austin of near Idaville for assault and battery while berry picking along a public highway. Austin paid a fine of one dollar plus costs.
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Monticello
George Conn
Royal Center
L. H. Austin
Idaville
Royal Centre
Austin
Adams Township Farmer Answers Final Summons
Allen Blickenstaff a 62 year old farmer of Adams township died Tuesday night of pernicious anemia. He is survived by his widow three sisters and four brothers. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 PM from the Hickory Grove church with burial at the Maonic cemetery in Delphi. Grimm and Sons funeral home in charge.
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Allen Blickenstaff
Adams Township
Hickory Grove
Maonic
Delphi
Grimm& Sons
Farm Bureau Fertilizers Advertises Low Prices Countywide
Farm Bureau promotes lowest minimum prices with quality guaranteed and local service across the county. Orders encouraged now through township agents or the county purchasing department in Delphi. Phone numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Delphi
Yeoman
Sheep Killing Dogs Ravage Adams and White County Flocks
Farmers in Adams township and nearby White County report heavy losses from sheep killing dogs. Albert Shaffer cites near 4000 to 5000 dollars in damage. residents hesitate to use poison but consider humane means. Vigilant guarding and occasional gunfire fail to deter crafty canines.
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Adams Township
White County
Burnettsville
Albert Shaffer
Shaffer
Township Trusteess
Civil War Veteran Jeremiah Gee Dies in Illinois Home
Jeremiah Gee born March 6 1844 in Deemocrat township Carroll County died at the Soldiers Home Danville Illinois. He served three years in Company A 72nd Indiana volunteers and is survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral held in Lafayette with burial in Indiana State Soldiers Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Gee
Carroll County
Soldiers’ Home
Danville
Ill
Lafayette
Indiana State Soldiers
Gee
Deemcrat Township
John
Margaret Gee
72Nd Regiment
Indiana
Delphi
Attica
Abbie Briggs
Lou McDonald
Tipton
Jennie Wolf
Walter Reinhart
George Heineman
Bruce Scroggs
Burrows
Ira Reinhart
Ora
Elmer Reinhart
South Bend
Oscar Reinhart
Miss Margaret Lathrope to Wed Fred Rankin
Miss Margaret Lathrope daughter of Mrs Florence Lathrope of Noblesville will wed Fredrick Rankin of Rochester Indiana Saturday at 10 30 in the Presbyterian church at Winona E O Grimm will sing during the service The couple will reside in Rochester both teachers in area schools Attending from Delphi are T J Ryan Mrs Ryan aunt of the bride E O Grimm and son Jack Julia Ireland Jessie McPherson C Angel Laura Griffith and Lewis Neuerth
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Margaret Lathrope
Florence Lathrope
Noblesville
Fredrick Rankin
Rochester
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Winona
E. O. Grimm
Lathrope
Delphi
Rankin
Rochester High School
T. J. Ryan
Jack
Julia Ireland
Jessie McPherson
C. Angel
Laura Griffith
Lewis Neiwerth
Dean of Editors Visits Old Settlers in Indiana
Col A B Crampton dean of roll County editors from Indianapolis arrived in Lafayette to visit his daughter Mrs Henry B Wilson at St Elizabeths hospital and then attended the Old Settlers program in Delphi. He was welcomed by Civil War comrades and longtime political associates from both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Crampton
Roll County
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Henry B. Wilson
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Delphi
Park
Crampton
Two Citizens Compete for Free One-Year Subscriptions
The Citizen offered a year of free subscription to the person traveling the farthest to the Old Settlers gathering. Mary Kettering of Pullman Washington and Charles Metzker of Seattle Washington both claimed the prize. The editor announced the award would be a year of The Citizen mailed to each contestant.
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Park
Mary Kettering
Pullman
Wash
Charles Metzker
Seattle
Julien
Kettering
The
Citizen
Fire Destroys Flora Elevator In Flora Loss Near $30000
McCorkle and Riley grain elevator burned to the ground in Flora Monday night, causing about 30000 in losses including wheat and oats. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion in grain containers. firemen and volunteers saved office records and nearby structures. Insurance on building and contents. Assessors arrive to determine loss.
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McCorkle & Riley
Flora
Pennsylvania Depot
Car Wreck Hurts Paul Mears During Old Settlers Day
Paul Mears suffered a severed artery in the left wrist and chest cuts when his Pontiac roadster rolled over while attempting to pass a approaching car on State Road 39. He was rushed to the city for medical care as spectators noted a blood trail on the sidewalk during Old Settlers Day festivities. Passengers Jack Johnson and Russell Hughes were with him. the car was damaged about a hundred dollars and towed to Lafayette for repairs. Insurance covered the vehicle.
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Paul Mears
State Road
Canning Factory
Mears
Jack Johnson
Russell Hughes
Pontiac
Ensingers
Lafayette
Fowls Killed En Masse By Rain Spilled Grain On Roads
Automobile drivers report an unusual number of chickens and other fowls killed on highways as grain spills from rain wagons. Some drivers try to avoid harm while others strike fowls, alarming Carroll County residents about potential losses.
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Carroll County
Local Swift & Co Cream Plant Receives New Truck
Lester Donaldson, manager of the local Swift & Co cream station, traveled to Logansport Tuesday and drove home a new truck assigned to the local agency for service.
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Lester Donaldson
Swift & Co
Logansport
Old Settlers Day Delights Delphi Crowd With Band and Attractions
The Old Settlers Day celebration in Delphi drew crowds to the park and public square. Joseph Lathrope directed a city band with locals contributing specialty numbers. Betty Amick, Miss Kramer, Smock, and others performed while a French horn debuted in Delphi. The four airplane motors, a merry go round, and various free attractions kept attendees late past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lathrope
Delphi
Betty Amick
Mabel Frazer
Chicago
Lathrope
Delphi soldier veteran Charles Arnold dies at Indiana Soldiers' Home
Charles Arnold of Delphi, a Spanish American War veteran nicknamed Doc, died at 10:45 last Friday at the Indiana State Soldiers' Home from myocarditis. Born October 3, 1857, he moved to the Lafayette home four months ago and is survived by a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were set for Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Masonic cemetery.
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Charles Arnold
Delphi
Indiana
Mr. Arnold
Lafayette
Samuel Brown
Pittsburg
Louis Arnold
Frank Arnold
Blythe
Masonic
Anold
Soldiers
Doc
Deer Creek
Washington Street Bridge
Peterson Raiser Of Extra Fine Cabbage In Delphi
T O Peterson former Adams township trustee brought a small truck load of cabbage to Delphi for kraut making. He said the load weighed about a ton and he had sold a similar amount in Frankfort days earlier. Heads averaged twelve to fourteen pounds. He arrived with C A Smith.
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T. O. Peterson
Adams Township
Delphi
Paul Quick Enjoys Weeklong Lake Vacation in Indiana
Paul Quick of Quick and Clifford and his family are spending a week on the lakes of northern Indiana. He reports to the boys in the store that he is having a fine time and enjoying the outing.
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Paul Quick
Quick & Clifford
Indiana
Militiamen Return From Camp Knox
Company F 152nd Infantry returns from Camp Knox Kentucky after fifteen days of training. Seventeen earned rifle marksman and expert ratings with two advancing to Camp Perry for national and international shoots. Captain McHanna and Lieut Gardner receive praise. one member sustains a hand fracture but remains on duty.
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152Nd Infantry
Camp Knox
William McHanna
Roy Gardner
Ray Atkinson
Lay Doty
Camp Perry
Columbus
Ohio
Gardner
Sargeant Atkinson
Switzerland
Alfred Conn
William Weidner
William MaHanna
Loyal Hoshaw
Sergis
Joe Greenup
B. R. Rhoderibaugh
LaVerne Goff
Alan Cohee
Mildred Boyd
Earl
Fred Landis to Speak at Adams Rock Creek Reunion
The annual home coming at French Post park brings residents of Adams and Rock Creek townships together this Saturday. Fred E. Landis of Logansport will deliver the principal address. A committee led by Mrs. Laura MaGee of Lockport organized a full program with songs, solos, readings, a Rock Creek quartet, and a Banks of the Wabash performance by girls. Contests include innertube racing, balloon race, relay, games for children, horseshoe pitching, and more amusements, expected to draw a record crowd.
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French Post Park
Adams
Rock Creek
Fred E. Landis
Logansport
Laura MaGee
Lockport
Josephine Scott
Dick Temple
Rock Creek Township
Wabash
Miss Esther Shirk to Study in Paris
Mr and Mrs James Shirk received a cablegram from their daughter Miss Esther stating she will remain in Paris for a year of French study. She had taught French at Port Clinton Ohio and planned to return this fall, but chose to stay abroad after corresponding with her parents.
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James Shirk
Esther
Paris
Miss Shirk
Port Clinton
Ohio
France
Delphi Golfers Defeat Monticello In Local Match Tune
Delphi golfers defeated Monticello 37 to 12 on the local course last Sunday. Bowen Robinson and Charles Wood tied for low score at 87, with Dr. John Carney at 89. Logansport visits Delphi next Sunday for a game and surprise features.
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Delphi
Monticello
Bowen Robinson
Charles Wood
John Carney
Logansport
Watts Family Reunion at Shiloh Church
The Watts family plans its annual reunion at Shiloh church northwest of Logansport on Sunday August 21. Relatives from Carroll County are urged to attend the picnic dinner and afternoon program with Grace Watts Daniel as secretary of the association.
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Watts
Shiloh Church
Logansport
Carroll County
Grace Watts Daniel
Association
Girl's Life Toll by Auto Upset
Miss Elsie Robinson aged 17 died at Home hospital Lafayette from injuries after an auto accident Sunday evening when a roadster rolled over on a detour road. Dorothy Shaffer Edward and Earl Stalbaum survived with minor injuries. funeral held at Hickory Grove cemetery. Rev. Kern officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Robinson
Lafayette
Miss Robinson
Dorothy Shaffer
Ethel. Shaffer
Delphi
Edward
Earl Stalbaum
Yeoman
Monticello
Ford
Miss Shaffer
Ray Shaffer
William Robinson
Frank Scott Place
Hickory Grove
Delphi High School
Spectacular Flying J Rodeo Set For 1927 Tippecanoe Fair
The Flying J ranch of Montana will stage a two daily rodeo at the Tippecanoe County fair August 29 to September 2 with floodlit night shows. A historic revue features leading figures from Paul Revere onward culminating in Miss Liberty.
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Flying J Ranch
Montana
Tippecanoe County Fair
Clarence F. Jamison
Plains
Middle West
Paul Revere
School Building Walls Being Decorated for Opening
Workmen paint the high and grade school walls ahead of the Saturday September 3 opening. A fire proof coal room is added and engine room ceilings are fire proofed. Several workers are on site, but exact costs and plans are not specified.
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Whiteman
Happy Days
York
Old Settlers
Gathing
Danville, Ill
Fred Rankin
Bride
Fred Landis
Esther Shirk
Shiloh
Lafayette Hospital
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