Delphi Chamber, Boat Co sign steel building contract
A joint Delphi Chamber of Commerce meeting signed an agreement with Fred Martin of the Boyd Martin Boat Company to build steel facilities at the factory. Subscriptions total 2500 dollars with staged payments and a lien to be cleared once Martin spends 160000 dollars on labor within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Fred Martin
Boyd- Martin Boat Company
Martin
Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce
Superintendent Armstrong Confined at Home by Illness
County Superintendent Thomas W. Armstrong has been homebound in Jefferson township for over a week with heart trouble. Doctors Crampton and Butler advised absolute rest and nurse care as trustees canceled the monthly Board of Education meeting. Casadomains attendance duties during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Armstrong
Jefferson Township
C. C. Crampton
Armstrong
Lafayette
Clyde Butler
Newcastle
Board of Education
Anti-Knocks Take Two Wins Over Cutler Team
The Anti-Knocks defeated Cutler in two basketball games last Tuesday night 18 to 8 and 14 to 7. Lineups list players from Delphi and Cutler with positions, then note future games against the Independents in Monticello and the South Side Turners in Indianapolis. Harold Isaacs is the contact for arranging further games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Delphi— Isaacs
Reester
Blickenstaff
Ferrier
Long
Swatts
Flora and Spitler
Shaffer
Woodburn
Harron
Delphi— Crope
P. Holsinger
J. Leslie
H. Leslie
Short
G. Cutler
Lucas
Sheagley
F. Leeds
J. Luas
Stevens
Monticello
Independents
Indianapolis
Turners
Harold Isaacs
W. S. Margowski Guest of Wabash Rotarians
Local druggist W. S. Margowski was the main speaker at a Wabash Rotarians meeting last Monday. The Plaindealer says he pleased listeners by presenting mostly novel material to a crowd used to familiar humor. Introduced by Druggist Charles Bradley, Margowski delivered the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Margowski
Rotarians
Wabash
Margowski
Charles Bradley
Mrs William Shipley Dies in Home Hospital
Mrs. William Shipley aged 57 from near Colburn died at Lafayette Home hospital around 3 am Wednesday from tuberculosis and related complications. The body went to Blythe & Sons mortuary then to the Colburn home. She is survived by her husband and several relatives. Funeral services are planned for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shipley
Colburn
Lafayette
Blythe & Sons
Curtis McCain and Daniel Snoe berger Buy New Chevrolet Coaches
Curtis McCain and Daniel Snoe berger of Camden purchased new Chevrolet coaches from Carroll Chevrolet Sales last Friday amid local dealership sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis McCain
Daniel Snoeberger
Camden
Commissioners and Council End Two Day Session
The December session of the Board of County Commissioners appeared busy but yielded few county actions. Members debated appointive power as Samuel Maxwell retires January 1, with William Funkhouser aligning with Billings to alter Republican influence. The county approved Elizabeth Maxwell as matron and elevator operator, and awarded printing contracts to Haywood Company for classes 1 and 3. About $13,000 was appropriated by the County Council for expenses and legal notices, after scrutiny of several items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Wiseacres
Samuel Maxwell
William Funkhouser
Billings
Jefferson
Board of Commissioners
Elizabeth Maxwell
Haywood Company of
Lafayette
Chittick Ditch
Democrat Township
Circuit Court
Pollard, Cartwright
Oil Wells May Be Put Down In This Vicinity
Former State Geologist Edward Barrett of Indianapolis and G P Fleetwood of Chicago surveyed the Delphi area seeking oil deposits from Lafay ette to Delphi with Buck Creek as a focus. They disclosed plans to study logs of prior drillings and noted good prospects for future drilling and a possible company to sink wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barrett
Indianapolis
G. P. Fleetwood
Chicago
Delphi
Lafayette
Buck Creek
Smallpox Wanes at Pyrmont After School Closures
The Pyrmont smallpox outbreak affected seventeen people, led to school closures for Thanksgiving, and prompted recall of teachers. Most children have recovered and may return to classes, with two families still delayed. County health officer Dr. W. R. Quick notes vaccination would have sped return. The illness was light and left no lasting effects or notable pockmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrmont
Wayne
W. R. Quick
Quick
Black-faced Minstrels Coming Soon Watch for Date
Local listings announce a minstrel show featuring Black-faced performers, with dates to be released soon. community organizers urge ticket seekers to watch for official date announcements.
Ray Smith Residence Burned Near Delphi
The Ray Smith home two and a half miles east of Delphi on Tank Road burned about 11 am Monday. Fire crews arrived too late to save the house but chemicals protected nearby buildings. Insurance totaled 2500 for the building and 800 for contents. First floor furniture was removed. second floor and basement fruit, vegetables and other items were destroyed. A second alarm followed for a barn fire at the same property with seven roof blazes put out by neighbors. sparks likely ignited the shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smit
Delphi
Tank Road
Smith
Popular couple wed in home ceremony
The marriage of Miss Lela Catherine Nelson and Glae M. Clawson was solemnized at 8 o clock last Thursday evening at the bride’s grandfather James M. Nelson home. A single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Ross before a heart shaped arch. The couple will reside on a farm in Tippecanoe township after a short motor trip to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Catherine Nelson
A. E. Nelson
Glae M. Clawson
Edythe Sanderson
Arthur Gardner
Illinois
Clawson
Tippecanoe Township
Carroll County Semiannual Bond Payment Not Yet Completed
Treasurer William H. Ashba made a semiannual payment of 64813.28 dollars on bonds and interest in late November. Some bonds and coupons have not been sent by holders, delaying liquidation but a county financial statement is required by January 1. Next semiannual payment is planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ashba
Carroll County
Pennsylvania to Abandon Camden Depot Agencies
The Pennsylvania railroad plans to abandon Camden depot agencies and close the telegraph and ticket office, reducing staff as part of a broad policy. Hundreds of employees have already lost work, and the system favors older workers in layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Camden
McFarland Grocery Stock Auction Next Saturday Evening
Carl McFarland offers to close out his entire stock of groceries at a public auction next Saturday at 7 30 o clock. All goods will be sold to the highest bidder with nothing reserved and Earl Page serves as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McFarland
Mr. McFarland
Earl Page
Payl Delphi Visit After Long Absence
Russell Bridges son of Joseph Bridges once Car roll County sheriff visited Delphi last Tuesday. He left the city twenty five years ago for Attica where he now lives and this marked his first Delphi return in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bridges
Joseph Bridges
Carroll County
Harry Brewer
Delphi
Mr. Bridges
Attica
Fresh fish and oysters at Hall's Market
Hall's Market advertises fresh fish and oysters and promotes buying Christmas candy at the B. and B. X location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall’s Market
Gov Jackson to Stand Trial for Bribery
Governor Ed Jackson and co defendants George Coffin and Robert Marsh face trial on Marion County indictments from last September. The case centers on alleged offers of 10000 to influence a McCray appointment, with McCray then in poor health and facing federal charges. A February 7 hearing is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jackson
George W. Coffin
Robert Marsh
Marion County
D. C. Stephenson
Warren T. McCray
McCray
Jackson
Stephenson
Evans
Remy
Montgomery
Republican Party
Clyde Walb
Walb
Michigan City
RE. W. Bowen
Ninth
Wald
Red Cross Roll Call a Success in 1928 Nationwide
The Red Cross roll call for 1928 is the most successful in recent years, surpassing prior membership and contributions. Local townships show strong support with students in Jackson, Rock Creek and Washington civics classes aiding drives. total contributions reach 1341.91 from 850 members, $350 more than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jackson
Rock Creek
Washington
Generson
Tippecanoe
Ss. Oa
Delphis
Carrollton
Burlington
Ralph Hanna Serves As Judge Pro Tem In Circuit Court
Carroll County’s junior bar member, Ralph Hanna, sat as judge pro tem last Wednesday in the circuit court in Judge RE E Pruitt’s absence. Pruitt, acting as special judge in White County, was accompanied by Pollard Cartwright & Wason, counsel in the case. Hanna, who recently formed a partnership with his father John L Hanna, performed admirably in his first bench experience. The Citizen predicts he may one day preside in such a role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Bar Association
RE. E. Pruitt
White County
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Hanna
John L. Hanna
McH
Ford Here Attracts Crowds To Showroom Exhibition
O A Trent local Ford dealer displayed a new Ford model drawing large crowds from opening to close on Main Street. Prices rose slightly with the new model while old types and trucks showed lower figures. The car was later moved to another agency with delivery dates not yet set, though orders had been placed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Trent
Ford
Main Street
Mr. Trent
General Motors
Trent
Delphi Prevails in Classic Defeats Flora 35 to 29
Delphi high school's basketball team traveled to Flora and edged the local squad 35 to 29 in a hard fought game. The contest featured rough play and numerous fouls as rivals of years past battled for pride and a boost in team spirit. The Delphi lineup included Moore Crosby Perrigo Gripe Kerlin and Bunnell with Flora countering Good Gassaway Jordan Wray Callane Macarty Oaks Root and others under referee Draper and umpire Schooler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi High School
Flora
Delphi—Moore
Crosby
Perrigo
Gripe
Kerlin
Bunnell
Flora—Good
Gassaway
Jordan Wray
Callane
Macarty
Oaks
Root
Draper
Schooler
Holiday Spirit Shines Through Delphi Stores
Delphi stores display extensive Christmas decorations and gifts, with larger assortments and lower prices than usual. Electric lights, colored globes, ribbons, tinsel, and window displays showcase holiday craftsmanship, with some shops presenting notable showings and prepared decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Former Delphi Woman Dies in Moscow Idaho
Word reaches Carroll County of the death of Mrs. J E Corrin aged 41 in Moscow Idaho. Born Ida Clementine Arnot in Delphi she was daughter of James A Arnot and is survived by her father, several children, three sisters and two brothers. Fresh candies for Christmas at the B and B.
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Carroll County
J. E. Corrin
Moscow
Ida
Delphi
Ida Clementine Arnot
James A. Arnot
Glassware From The Ruffing Shop Studio Collection
The Ruffing Shop unveils glassware from its finest studios, showcasing crafted pieces in a curated shop display. Exquisite patterns, clear glass, and elegant forms highlight a refined line of domestic wares. Show runs through the week with special prices and mentions of new arrivals.
Youth Robber Don Woodruff Arrested for Carroll County Hold-Up
Donald Woodruff, 19, was jailed in Carroll County on charges of holding up the Frank Poundstone store at Deer Creek on November 25. About $300 in cash and a satchel of checks were stolen and later recovered in the Wabash River near Logansport. Police said the crime occurred as the couple prepared to close, with Woodruff demanding the bag and fleeing in a car later claimed by a relative. Sheriff Link and Logansport officers arrested him, with charges to be filed in the Carroll Circuit Court at Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Woodruff
Carroll County
Frank Poundstone
Deer Creek
Wabash River
Logansport
Link
Woodruff
Don
Poundstones
Poundstone
Johnson sentenced to penal farm after attempted burglary case
Frank Johnson arrested after a man tried to enter the Pearlman junk shop on Wabash street. He pleaded guilty to carrying a revolver and was sentenced to the penal farm for 100 days with a $100 fine. Johnson claimed to be from Kokomo and gave two accompanying men as Fred Weaver and Frank Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Pearlman
Wabash Street
Johnson
Kokomo
Lafayette
Logansport
Delphi
Fred Weaver
Frank Palmer
Sweethearts in youth wed in advanced years
William R. Griffith aged 73 and Mrs. Sarah S. McGill aged 69 were married by Rev. E. C. Wells on Tuesday evening in Delphi. Both widowed before, they rekindled a longtime friendship from Pennsylvania and will reside on North East Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Griffith
Sarah S. McGill
E. C. Wells
Pennsylvania
Griffith
Delphi
North East Street
Morrisons Buy Grocery on North Washington
Mrs. Mary Morrison and her son Fred J. Morrison acquired the grocery store of Mrs. G H Walthers on North Washington street last Saturday. They took possession Monday morning and are well known in the community, with Morrison previously a clerk at Quick and Clifford’s clothing store and Mrs Morrison serving as matron at the courthouse for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Morrison
Fred J. Morrison
G. H. Walthers
Washington Street
Morrison
Quick and Clifford’s
Court House
Christmas Treats Fill Town Exhibit
Local merchants showcase high class candy and holiday greeting cards in town for the Christmas season. Shoppers flock to the display, choosing sweets and cards from a curated collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eet
Delph i crash victim Charles Cripe dies at scene
Charles Cripe, a well known resident, was killed in a car accident near Falling Springs while driving toward Delphi. His Maxwell touring car left the road, struck a tree, and pinned Cripe beneath the wreckage. He is survived by his wife and four children. funeral held at the Christian church with Rev. L. E. Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. Cripe
Falling Springs
Riley Sink
Doxey Moore
Lawrence Grim
Cripe
Christian Church
L. E. Knox
Masonic Cemetery
Chamber of Commerce Hosts Talks on Tuberculosis
Delphi's Chamber of Commerce with about two hundred members heard Dr. J. H. Stygall of Indianapolis and Dr. Amios Carter discuss tuberculosis at the December meeting in the Methodist church dining room. Speakers urged Christmas Seals sales. the session adjourned after a brief business portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
J. H. Stygall
Indianapolis
Amios Carter
Methodist Church
Careser
Rockville
Stygall
James P. Wason
City
Bi Carter
E. P. Beadle
Died in Chicago W P Steele former Camden resident
William P Steele aged 60 died suddenly at his Chicago hotel on Monday evening. Charles Stewart and his wife left Wednesday to attend the funeral. The widow of the deceased is a fedshye of Mr. Stewart. Funeral services were held Thursday in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Steele
Camden
Chicago
Charles Stewart
Stew
Martin V Yeakley and Sheets suits filed
Nathaniel C. J. Martin sues Samuel Yeakley for damages set at 4000 dollars. Lai Bradfield and Gamble attorneys for the plaintiff. Jessie D. Martin versus Samuel Yeakley also damages. Fowler National Bank sues CJ Sheets on notes. William Mckett attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel C.j. Martin
Samuel Yeakley
Lai Bradfield
Christmas Gift Idea for Non Subscribers
A local notice suggests gifting The Citizen subscription as a Christmas present. It offers to mail an ecard and convey gift information for recipients who are not subscribers.
Weather Turns from Warm to Freezing in Early Morning
A brief item notes a rapid temperature drop after a mild start on Wednesday. The strange reversal contrasts springlike balmy air with a sudden zero degree change by morning.
Christmas Bazaar and Cafeteria Supper at Jat Presbyterian
Christmas bazaar and cafeteria supper planned at Jat Presbyterian Church with bazaar opening at 2 30 and supper served from 5 to 7 o'clock. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jat Presbyterian
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Wabash Club
Home Hospital
Ray Smith
Glae Clawson
William Ashba
M’farland Grocery
Payl Delphi
Gov. Jackson
Oscar H. Montgomery Blow
Ralph Hanna
NEW Ford
Far West
Donald Wooruff
Sarah M’gill
Morrisons
Charles Cripe
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