William Graham Found Dead in Delphi Bed
Jam Graham, 74, a longtime Delphi resident, was found dead in his North Wilson Street home this morning by neighbor Arthur Avson. Heart trouble caused the death after several weeks of illness under Dr. C. C. Crampton's care. the remains were taken to Blythe Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jam’ Graham
No- Delphi
North Wilson Street
Arthur Vson
Graham
C. C. Crampton
Anderson
Mr. Graham
Ideatn
Blythe
Wiliam Graham
Delphi
Carroll County
Wallace
William Graham
Amos Graham
Talent Play Pleases Audience at Home Flapper Show
A high school auditorium performance by students trained under Miss Lois Mantooth drew strong praise for acting and chorus. The show featured a large cast including Andrew Spriggins, Lawrence Maycowski, Greta Robinson, and many others, with special numbers by Hilda Trent, Mary Morrison, and Ray Clauser. Mrs. Jesse Rutherford led the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Mantooth
Andrew Spriggins
Lawrence Maycowski
Mat Spriggins
Greta Robinson
Lena
Jesse Retherford
Hickory Grove Cemetery Directors Change Mind
William M. Goslee Charles A Peterson and Walter Casad directors asked the board of commissioners to return between 700 and 800 dollars a month they had deposited. They believed turning funds over to the board was proper but after learning about reports and red tape they chose to protect their own interests. The commissioners unanimously approved the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Goslee
Charles A. Peterson
Walter Casad
tHrickery Grove Cemetery Association
Board of Commissioners
McMillan Co Announces Book Display at County Institute
The McMillan company, a leading publisher, will stage a large book display at the general session in the county courthouse on Saturday, December 14. Many county schools are seeking graded books for individual reading, so teachers will find the exhibit of interest. Mr. Simpson, former Indiana school superintendent, will provide information on any book or list published by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan Company
County Institute
Court House
Simpson
Indiana
Backed by Legion Max Leopold Seeks Courthouse Janitor Post
Max Leopold a World War II veteran is endorsed by fellow veterans for the courthouse janitor job. The post was reportedly promised to Frank Houser by an inner G O P circle, raising questions over veteran preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Leopold
Court House
Frank Houser
Hogs wrecked in truck collision on rural route
A truck hauling hogs to Flora from Cutler driven by John Lowery collided with a sedan driven by a Fort Wayne man and occupied by Frank Wingard of Delphi. No injuries reported though both vehicles were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Cutler
John Lowery
Fort Wayne
Frank Wingard
Delphi
Jail Empty After Plea of Guilty by Ernest Wood
Sheriff Jesse Clawson reports the county jail is empty with the last prisoner, Ernest Wood of Kokomo, who pleaded guilty to stealing bed clothing. He was sent to the penal farm for ninety days and fined $25 after arraignment before Edgé Pruitt last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Clawson
Ernest Wood
Kokomo
Edgé Pruitt
Will Wed Tonight in Hoshaw Home
Miss Georgia Hoshaw and Charles L. Fulmer plan a 7 o'clock wedding at the Hoshaw home on North Union street in Cheyenne. Rev. C J Grimes will officiate with a family dinner to follow. The couple will reside in Cheyenne after a wedding trip east and a return visit in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Georgia Hoshaw
Charles L. Fulmer
Harve Hoshaw
North Union Street
C. J. Grimes
Presbyterian Church
Injunction Suit Filed Against City Over Lighting Contract
The suit seeks to stop Delph i from collecting funds after a boulevard lighting project contract. Plaintiffs Bradshaw Bragunier Hamling Stangle Applegate Barker Boyd Baum Rinehart and Rinehart claim $15 423.69 was paid on November 2 1928 without notifying property owners and that the debt was canceled. Attorneys for the plaintiffs are L D Boyd James O Obear and John H Hamling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
William H. Bradshaw
William H. Bragunier
John W. Hamling
Louise Stangle
Rose Applegate
Frank C. Barker
Leander D. Boyd
Isabelle Baum
Edward Rinehart
George Rinehart
L. D. Boyd
James O. Obear
John H. Hamling
County Schools Stage Musical Review Across Nations
County schools present a two night musical revue at Flora and Delphi armory next Wednesday and Thursday. Participating units Burlington Cutler Carrollton Rockfield Adams township Deer Creek Flora Camden Delphi Island Ireland Spain Japan Scotland Ireland and Holland perform in country costumes. Admission is free and the show aims to boost vocal music interest and school cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Delphi Armory
Burlington
Russia
Cutler
Japan
Carrollton
Spain
Rockfield
Adams Township
America
Deer Creek
Ireland
Camden
Holland
Delphi
Scotland
Delphi Election Costs Reported Per Vote
The city of Delphi filed claims with the clerk treasurer totaling 589.78 for four election boards, meals, booth rentals, transport, and supplies. The last municipal election produced 1 056 votes for two mayoral candidates, averaging over 50 cents per vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Roy Snoeberger Receives Chicago Stock Show Trip Honor
Roy Snoeberger of Rock Creek township earned a free trip to the Chicago stock show for the highest five acre yield of 118.85 bushels per acre in the district. The Raith Fertilizer company awarded the trip. Snoeberger also placed twelfth in the corn show with his entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Snoeberger
Rock Creek Township
Lafayette
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Granted in Lafayette and Delphi
Earl E. Martz, clerk in Lafayette, issued a marriage license to Pauline M. McCloud of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Martz
Lafayette
Pauline M. McCloud
Delphi
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Kleckners in Carroll County
Mr and Mrs Stephen S Kleckner celebrate fifty years of marriage November 5 1872 witnessed at William Jackson home Camden Lutheran church Rev Snowdon officiated. Eight children survive Rev W A Kleckner Hannibal MO Blanche Los Angeles Carl East Chicago Chester Gardner Shogansport George Robison Galveston Ellis Armstrong Galveston Ira Carniden. Local couple honored quietly with family due to Mrs Kleckner’s health. Kleckner long active in Camden I O O F and Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen S. Kleckner
Jackson Township
Kleckner
William Jackson
Rock Creek Township
Steve” Kleckner
Wiliam Jackson
Snowdon
Camden Lutheran Church
W. A. Kleckner
Hannibal
Blanche Kleckner
Los Angeles
Calif
Carl K. Kleckner
Chester Gardner
Chicago
George Robison
Shogansport
Ellis Armstrong
Galveston
J. C. Sink
Ira Kleckner
Carniden
Pecr
Carroll County
Camden I. O. O. F
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Camden
Obituary: Eli Wise of Delphi Area Dies at 79
Eli Wise a Carroll county native who lived near Delphi all his life died Wednesday aged 79 years 8 months and 10 days He was born March 24 1850 four miles northeast of Delphi He married Esther Wenrick on December 31 1871 and left seven children Ezra Wise of Chicago Jesse Wise and Mrs Amsey Miller of Camden Funeral services were held at Deer Creek church south of Camden Friday at 1 pm Interment in Wise cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Wise
Carroll County
Delphi
II Wise
Leonard
Catherine
Eyeman) Wise
Amsey Miller
Camden
Ezra Wise
Chicago
Jesse Wise
Old German Baptist Church
Deer Creek Church
Wise
Historical Society Holds Friday Meeting at Library
The Historical Society met in the library assembly room with William C. Smith presiding in president Frank Lyon's absence due to illness. Elizabeth Murphy spoke on old fashioned spelling schools and shared humorous incidents. Smith presented the second installment on the fight against saloons in Carroll County highlighting the Coble ordinance and the council battles. Dick Coble and Smith were council members when thirteen liquor dispensaries operated in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Historical Society
Frank Lyon
William C .Smith
Elizabeth Murphy
Smith
Carroll County
Coble
Dick Coble
Mr. Smith
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Equipment in Rossville
A large barn on Daniel R. Skiles farm near Rossville burned on Monday causing a loss of about 9000 dollars. Livestock hay grain and implements were consumed. Mr and Mrs Skiles were visiting in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R. Skiles
Rossville
Skiles
California
Bridge at Wildcat Creek Opens Cutting De Tour Route
The Wildcat creek bridge and grade south of the city are completed and open to traffic. The old 39 route to Indianapolis can be traveled without a detour now.
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Wildcat Creek
Indianapolis
Trustee Glen Smith Hits Upon Good Idea
Glen O. Smith a Monroe township trustee has devised a plan to aid the poor by directing eligible individuals to timbered land for fuel. He grants access to cut fuel if the person helps themselves while reducing public disbursement records and saving taxpayers money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Smith
Glen O. Smith
Monroe Township
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners Do County's Business In December Session
The December session of the commissioners board was quiet aside from minor actions. Contracts were awarded for gravel and road projects, extensions granted for highway report filings, bond issuance notices for Deer Creek township roads, and printing contracts awarded to Haywood Printing of Lafayette for several school and citizen classes. The board plans one more session to close the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Board
Joseph Mason and Clark & Brim
Peterson, Beard and Chapman
McHardis
Anderson
Deer Creek
Haywood Printing Company of
Lafayette
Delphi Journal
Delphi Citizen
Leander McKinney Dies in Camden at 86
Leander McKinney aged 86 died early Wednesday at his daughter Mrs Mary O Millis home in Camden after a paralytic stroke Saturday. He resided with daughter Mrs William C Mullin in Delphi before visiting Camden for Thanksgiving. He leaves four daughters Mrs Mills Camden Mrs Mullin Delphi Mrs Anna Ayres Grand Rapids Mich and Mrs Ella Foster Logansport area and one son David N McKinney Grand Rapids Mich along with three brothers A I McKinney California Allen and Adolphes in Arkansas and two sisters Mrs Ira Dodds Logansport and Mrs Harley Gustin near Walton. He was born in Ohio and lived in the county most of his life in the merchantile business at Burrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander McKinney
Mary O. Millis
Camden
McKinney
William C. Mullin
Delphi
Mills
Mullin
Anna Ayres
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ella Foster
Logansport
David N. McKinney
A. I. McKinney
California
Allen and Adolphes
Arkansas
Ira Dodds
Harley Gustin
Walton
Ohio
Yeoman House Saved by Lucky Lamp Explosion
Delmar Clark and family were away when a coal oil lamp left burning exploded in their home north of Yeoman. Their son Meredith Clark happened by two hours later, saw the light, entered, and tossed out the lamp remainder. The quick action prevented major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Clark
Yeoman
Monticello
Meredith Clark
McCloud and Martz Married At Christian Parsonage
Miss Pauline M. McCloud of Delphi wed Earl E. Martz a Monon shops clerk at the Christian parsonage. Rev. L. E. Knox presided at 4 pm Saturday. The bride, daughter of Cliff McCloud, will reside in Lafayette where Martz has a furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline M. McCloud
Delphi
Earl E. Martz
Monon
Lafayette
Christian Parsonage
L. E. Knox
Cliff’McCloud
Martz
Pyrmont
Special Judge Carr Presiding in Vermillion Circuit Court
Judge B F Carr, appointed by Governor Leslie, is in Newport this week to preside in the Vermillion circuit court and previously presided in Laporte last week. The two cases at issue are being heard under his special guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carr
Newport
Vermillion Circuit Court
Laporte
Leslie
Carr
Delphi Cold Wave Sees Zero to Six Below Readings
A heavy cold wave blanketed Delphi and much of the state with temperatures near zero to six degrees below. Snow and high winds created hazardous driving conditions. numerous minor wrecks were reported and many cars froze up. Suffering increased among poorer families as the cold persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Women Injured When Truck Skids Into Sideswiped Car
Mrs. Frank McGlothan and Mrs. George Brooks were injured when their Oakland car was sideswiped near Lowe Hill while traveling to Lafayette. A truck loaded with corn skidded on loose gravel and struck the vehicle. Driver John DeWitt helped and summoned aid. both women are recovering at home in Ockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGlothan
George Brooks
Lafayette
Ockley
Oakland
Lowe Hill
MacGlothan
Brooks
John DeWitt
Charles Duval Dies at Daughter's Home
Charles Duval died last Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. Andrew Hurley west of Delphi. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St Joseph's Catholic church, then body taken to Blythe Funeral Home and Thursday shipped to Litchfield Kentucky, his home. Mr Hurley and his wife's brother went to Litchfield to arrange burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Duval
Andrew Hurley
Delphi
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Blythe Funeral Home
Litchfield
Hurley
Local Woman Wins Prize in National Canning Contest
Miss Mable Milburn of Cutler received word from the Sears Roebuck agricultural foundation in Chicago that she was a prize winner in the national canning contest. Her entry, a quart jar of chicken, earned a $5.00 prize check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Milburn
Cutler
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Chicago
Miss Milburn
Trustee Sees Rising Poor Relief Demands
Trustee C. C. McFarland notes he has not compiled exact figures but expects November applications for poor relief to exceed previous records by a sizable margin. He cites the sudden cold weather as the cause and stresses relief work remains one of the trustees hardest duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McFarland
Rev and Mrs Knox Suffer Injuries After Ice Fall
Rev and Mrs L E Knox fell on the ice Sunday morning while returning from church and sustained painful bruises. Rev Knox remains at home recovering from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Rev
L. E. Knox
Rev. Knox
Cold plunge jolts three workers at Deer Creek bridge
Raymond Bush Bert Aikens and John Long fell into icy Deer Creek last Friday while tearing down the old Wabasa bridge replaced by a new structure. They were rescued unharmed but cold after the accident in the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bush
Bert Aikens
John Long
Deer Creek
Wabasa
Reverend O P Manker Attends Father Funeral in Elliott Iowa
The Rev O P Manker left Friday for Elliott Iowa where his father H E Manker aged 86 had died Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in Elliott Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Manker
Elliott
Iowa
H. E. Manker
Elliott Ce
Northcutt Compromise Ends Replevin Suit With Credit Co
A settlement reached between Northcutt Bros of Flora and Continental Credit Corporation of Chicago ends a replevin action over unpaid Motes. Judges Wason and Carr with attorney John L. Hanna aided the negotiations in Chicago. William C. Smith filed for the Credit Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northcutt Bros
Flora
Continental Credit Corporation of
Chicago
Decatur
J. P. Wason
B. F. Carr
John L. Hanna
Northcutt
Decatur People
William C. Smith
Credit Corporation
Legion Plans Big Meeting in Thorntown December 12
The American Legion and Auxiliary prepare for the Ninth Congressional meeting in Thorntown on December 12 with plans to feed at least 400 visitors. A mass public meeting at 8 P M will feature Paull V McNutt and a 40 piece band in the gymnasium, plus a drum corps parade and district contest for a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntown
American Legion
Auxiliary
Paullv. McNutt
Delphian Garages Burdened by Frozen Cars
Delphi garages teem with immobilized autos after a sharp cold snap. Owners’ neglect of antifreeze and battery maintenance caused extensive damage, from blocked cylinders to broken radiators, with some choosing new engines over repairs. The losses total hundreds of dollars and waste time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Association Elects Many New Officers
At a meeting of the directors of the Fair Association last week C. V. Hoover was re elected president George Sites first vice Mrs B B Maynhill 2nd vice C E Schnepp secretary and Harry Reed treasurer Mrs William Keppinger was elected a director at large Van C Blue was elected to fill the vacancy as director in Carrollton township Frank Moss to fill a vacancy in Democrat township Other directors re elected were William Ashba Deer Creek Hanon Madison Frank Riey Tippecanoe George E Sites Jefferson and Frank Redenbacher Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fair Association
C. V. Hoover
George Sites
B. B. Maynhill
C. E. Schnepp
Harry Reed
William Keppinger
van C. Blue
Carrollton Township
Frank Moss
Democrat Township
William Ashba
Deer Creek
Oak
Hannon
Madison
Frank Riey
Tippecanoe
George E. Sites
Jefferson
Frank Redenbacher
Clay
Campbell Divorces and Quiet Title Actions Listed
Letha L Campbell and Delbert H Campbell seek divorce with William C Smith representing the plaintiff. Stefano Drago and Jacob Lockart et al face quiet title action with Fansler Doug ass as plaintiffs attorney. Belle Greider and Abraham Greider pursue divorce with Cartwright Wason Carr as plaintiff attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha L. Campbell
Delbert H. Campbell
William C. Smith
Stefano _Drago
Jacob Lockart
Fansler & Dougass
Belle Greider
Abraham Greider
Cartwright
Wason & Carr
Fractured Skull Suffered By Medaryville Native
Dr. C. E. Linton of Medaryville, former Flora resident, is in serious condition at St Elizabeths hospital after an auto crash near North Judson last Saturday. His brother Harry Linton of Flora is identified as a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Linton
Medaryville
Flora
St.Elizabeth’s Hospital
North
North Judson
Harry Linton
Mrs. Andrew Ashba Slowly Recovers After Sleeth Crossing Crash
Mrs. Andrew Ashba remains seriously injured but shows gradual improvement weeks after a automobile accident at Sleeth crossing. Family and local officials say she is progressing in her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew ‘Ashba
Sleeth Crossing
Boxing card ready for December showdown in Delphi
The third boxing series is set for next Wednesday night December 11 at the Delphi armory. Promoter Jesse Randal of the American Legion Post has arranged 30 rounds with 12 contestants including five Carroll County fighters and one from Monticello. Main event features Eddie Blake of Logansport vs Eddie Roberts of Indianapolis in an eight round bantam bout. Proceeds go to a local charitable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Armory
Jesse Randal
American Legion Post
Carroll County
Monticello
Eddie Blake
Eddie Roberts
Indianapolis
Logansport
Roberts
Blake
Eddie
Mr. Roberts
Dempsey
Firpo
Madison Square Garden
American Legion
Tony Hickman
Cincinnati
Ohio
Beamer Roberts
Eddie Burgess
Chick Wagner
Fort Wayne
Muddy Rule
Flora
Battling Brown
Rule
Brown
Sargent Glenn Weckerly
Delphi
Young Abersol
Notre Dame Army Game Heard In Bed By Crosby Guest
Thomas Crosby confined to his bed last Saturday listened to the Notre Dame Army football game by radio courtesy of Herbert Smith. Smith arranged a Silver receiving set in Crosby’s hotel room and the device is being enjoyed by the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crosby
Herbert Smith
Notre Dame Army
Mr. Smith
Mr. Crosby
Perfect attendance record noted for student Esther Roskuski
County Attendance Officer Catherine Brackenridge reports Esther Roskuski of Bringhurst school has a perfect attendance record for the past two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brackenridge
Esther Roskuski
Bringhurst
Funeral services for Mrs James Harper near Burrows
Mrs James Harper died near Burrows on Tuesday. Funeral services are held this afternoon with surviving children Orlie Harper of home and Mrs Rose Mitchel of Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harper
Burrows
Orlie Harper
Rose Mitchel
Logansport
Judge Hears Juvenile Custody ruling on 14-year-old girl
Judge E E H Pruitt presided in juvenile court with the Board of Children's Guardians resulting in a 14-year-old incorrigible girl being placed in the custody of the girls' school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E H. Pruitt
Board of Children’s Guardians
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hickory Grove Cemetery
Hoshaw Home
Charles L. Fuller
County Schools
Flora and
Elit Wise
Commissioners
Leander M’kinney
Yeoman House
M’cloud-Martz
Ockley Homes
Continental Credit Corporation
Legion
Paul McNutt
Association
Armory
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