Seal Sale Progress Report and Outlook for Carroll County
The Christmas Seal Sale in Carroll County shows a 50 percent county quota of 1800 dollars based on ten cents per cap, with 956.40 dollars raised by Friday morning. Funds fund the state and national Tuberculosis Societies and 75 percent stays with the county Tuberculosis Society for health nurses and clinics. A list notes 100 seals purchasers and townships reports, plus a notice that the Delphi Citizen will print early for Christmas.
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Carroll County
Nog
Merneton
Garrollton
Emocrat
Deer Creek
Wick Creek
Tippecanoe
Washington
Frayed Local Directory List of Names and Groups
A dense list of individuals and organizations appears, including Knights of Columbus, Masons, Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella, and multiple private names, with firms and associates such as Miama Produce Co and Sargent and Bassett, all likely from a community directory.
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Anna E. Robinso
Josephine Ives
Vernon Whittlesey
Charles Murphy
Isabella Miama Produce Co
Sargent and Bassett
A.C. Culp
W. F. Sharrer
Lois Hazel Underhill
Local notables listed for community notice
A roster of residents including Mrs. Lloyd Beard and Augustus Beisecker gathers with several Mr and Mrs Wagoner and others such as Albert Hiner William Campbell Henry Otten W H Replogle C Sneathen Frank Smeltzer Edward Troxel Joe Balkma Henry Butz Elza Butler Chas Doctor Wm Ewing Martin Fry Wm Fetterhoff Harry Ulrey John Hufford Solomon Ulrey Orth Hughes Milton Wetzel Albert Shulti and more in the compiled recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Balkma
Henry Butz
Elza Butler
Lloyd Beard
Chas
Doctor Wm. Ewing
Martin Fry
Fetterhoff
Harry Ulrey John
Hufford Solomon
Ulrey Orth Hughes
Milton Wetzel Albert ° Shulti
Local Township Committees List Personnel and Chairs
In Jefferson Township and Washington Township a long roster of names appears with chairpersons Thelma Rice and Mildred Sanders listed among others Spangler Jones and family groups noted alongside community figures. Rock Creek Township also shows a chairperson role with Mildred Sanders referenced in the fragmentary notice.
Mrs Ray Rush Dies After Three Weeks Illness
Mrs Ray Rush died Thursday evening at six thirty after a three weeks illness with pneumonia. She lived north of Springboro and leaves her husband and three children Helen Paul and Donal. She is the daughter of Jasper Hufty and survived by three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be at home Saturday at 12:30 and at Delphi Methodist Church at 1:30 with Rev. R. B. Kern officiating. Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Ray Rush
Springboro
Helen
Paul
Donal
Jasper Hufty
Delphi Methodist Church
R. B. Kern
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Open Nights in Delphi Keep Stores Open Next Week
Delphi merchants will keep their stores open each evening next week as is the custom on Christmas week. The Christmas displays are very attractive when all the store windows are lighted.
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Delphi
William Mahoney obituary in Delphi
William Mahoney aged 60 died at his Delphi home Sunday at 3 PM after a period of ill health from a complication of diseases. He never married and is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Mahoney and sister Mrs. Ella McDaniels, both of Delphi, with nieces Genevieve Ryan and nephews Bob and Tom Ryan. Funeral from St Joseph Catholic Church Tuesday at 9 AM, burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Mahoney was a lifelong Delphi resident and much loved for his genial, kind nature and devotion to family.
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William Mahoney
Delphi
Mary Mahoney
Ella McDaniels
Genevieve Ryan
Bob
Tom Ryan
Mahoney
St. Joseph Catholic
St. Joseph
Citizen as a Gift Delights shoppers this Christmas season
The Delphi Citizen is a popular Christmas gift this season. Recipients who gave the Citizen in the past are described as spies of Stes, highlighting a playful promotional tone and local excitement for the item.
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Delphi
Stes
Hurtt to Quit Business at Yeoman Auction
J B Hurtt a Yeoman general merchandise dealer will close out his stock at auction Sale begins this Saturday afternoon and continues through the next two days until all stock is sold Local sale plans indicate a final closing event to mark the end of the business venture
Bouquet Honors Forebears at Indianapolis Church
Mrs N J Howe attended the First Baptist Church in Indianapolis Sunday evening. A bouquet of poinsettias was presented to honor Mr and Mrs Cameron Moore former Delphi residents. C L Miller, son in law of the Moores, is a church trustee and Jesse Moore sits on the endowment committee. Mrs Howe and her brother Mrs Haskell returned Wednesday from a week in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Howe
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
Cameron Moore
Delphi
Moore
Delphi Baptist Church
C. L. Miller
First Baptist Church of
Jesse Moore
That City
Howe
Haskell
Township Officials Named in County List
The record lists dozens of local officials across Rock Creek, Tippecanoe, and Madison Townships. It names chairs and members including Mildred Sanders, Jesse Benner, Wm Klepinger, Jas Roth, and Ben Bates among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Mildred Sanders
Jesse Benner
E. A. Emerick
W. E. Smock
Adams Township Local Notices Incomplete Editorial
Mrs J C McManus chairs a fragmented township notice with names and figures unreadable. The garbled text lists individuals and a 100 Seals or More notation alongside places and initials, making interpretation limited.
Christmas program set for courthouse assembly
The article details a community Christmas program to be held in the courthouse assembly room around the Christmas tree. Christmas carols will be sung after the tree and Santa Claus will appear to distribute gifts to children after the singing. Booster distributions occur on select afternoons.
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Court House
Santa Clause
Carroll County students at IU plan Christmas break
The Carroll County group at Indiana University will depart Bloomington next Tuesday December 22 for a vacation through January 4. The county has 26 students enrolled this fall, with names listed by town including Bringhurst Burlington Camden Cutler Delphi Flora and more. A Delphi marriage license was issued to George Cutter and Edna Blocker. C O Julius opens a new storefront with holiday discounts after a window glass break during setup.
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Carroll County
Indiana University
Bloomington
The
State University
I. U
Bringhurst
Charles M. Eikenberry
Wayne W. Hinkle
Myron J. Johnon
Burlington
Paul E. Hinkle
Camden
Rae D. Brown
Edith L. Lane
Mildred A. Wyatt
Cutler
Mary C. Metsger
Wilna N. Quinn
Robert T. Stone
Delphi
John Calvin Carney
Medical School
Indianapolis
Anna M. Carney
Elsa R. Gardner
Hubert Gros
Roger J. Hanna
Agnes A. Wagoner
Nurses’ Training School
Helen M. Wagoner
Charles L. Wise
Flora
Kenneth V
George C. Cutter
Edna Marie Blocker
Ohio and Cincinnati Women Return From Illness Visit
Miss Edna Collins of Oxford and Miss Carrie Collins of Cincinnati return home Tuesday after visiting their aunt Mrs. T. J. Clyne whose health has improved. Mrs. Nelle Collins Whitcomb remains with her aunt. Prof. and Mrs. Whitcomb plan to leave Feb 6 for France to join their daughter Alice at the University of Paris. He takes a six months paid leave from the University of Oxford, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Collins
Oxford
Ohio
Carrie Collins
Cincinnati
T. J.clyne
Clyne
Nelle
Collins Whitcomb
Whitcomb
France
Alice
University of Paris
Prof. Whitcomb
University At
Indian painter J H Sharp exhibits at Traxel Galleries
J H Sharp, brother in law of Mrs Thomas Crosby of this city, recently exhibited Indian paintings at the Traxel Art Galleries in Cincinnati Ohio. Sharp is a noted Indian painter whose works connect viewers with Taos Indian affairs and the beauty of New Mexican seasonal scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sharp
Thomas Crosby
Traxel
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sharp
Taos
Tuberculosis Clinic Set for Delphi Court House
A free tuberculosis clinic will be held next Monday in the Delphi Court House from ten until four. Dr. Amos of Indianapolis will be present. It is part of the Carroll County Tuberculosis Association’s year long clinic series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Court House
Amos
Indianapolis
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association
Christmas Special 6 Hot Oils and 6 Violet R
Christmas offer lists six hot oils and six violet items for six dollars. Includes gift ideas for friends. Mentions rates on courses and a beauty shop with a phone number.
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Oys
Tippecanoe Tribe Confers Degrees and Plans February Meeting
Lo.R. M Tippecanoe Tribe No. 505 met in regular session and conferred the Warriors and Chiefs degrees on four candidates. A special meeting in the Hay is planned next month with about thirty candidates to be instructed in making hay in January. The degree team is slated for Lafayette on February 3. All members urged to attend.
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Lo.r. M
Tippecanoe Tribe
Hay
Lafayette
Historical Society Meeting Postponed to January 8
The December gathering of the Historical Society is moved to January 8 due to the holidays. Members are advised to note the new date and plan accordingly.
Miss Katherine Wilson Pledged to Theta Chi Gamma
Miss Katherine Wilson of this city has been pledged to Theta Chi Gamma, Pur due university's national honorary English fraternity. Selection is based on English and general scholastic standing.
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Katherine Wilson
Francis Wilson
Theta ‘Chi Gamma
Purdue University
Family Dinner Attended by Stewart Household Members
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart of Pittsburg hosted a family dinner with most children present. Attendees included N. H. Abraham and daughter Ida May of Kankakee Illinois, Sarah Siesers of Indianapolis, Richard Stewart of Frankfort, and Pete Teel with children from near Rockfield.
Sugar Bowl Serves Sandwiches and Drinks
The Sugar Bowl offers hot sandwiches and a selection of hot and cold drinks. Patrons can enjoy quick meals and beverages in a casual setting.
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Sugar Bowl
Christmas Seals Aid Fight Against Tuberculosis
The tuberculosis Christmas seal drives receive high support from President Coolidge Mrs Coolidge and many leaders including Dawes Pershing governors Fairbanks and Babe Ruth. The 18th annual seals back efforts that cut death rates by half and printing for 1926 already underway with initial orders for 1 000 000 000 seals. Buy seals to stamp out tuberculosis and fund local crusades and associations.
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Coolidge
Santa Claus Surprised Neighbors Help Ill Man
Neighbors from the vicinity east of Delhi surprised Gillie Hoff with a charitable act after Hoff fell seriously ill with blood disease. The second neighborly gesture from Margowski's drug store and local residents followed a prior aid, earning praise from Mr. and Mrs. Hoff.
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Dehi
Gillie Hoff
Christmas party and new officers for Tuckabatchée class
The Tuckabatchée class of Pi Presbyterian Sunday school DelphI held a Christmas party at the church with dinner and a gift exchange hosted by Rev. and Mrs. LeCount and others. New officers named are president Mrs. Gerald Clawson vice president Mrs. LeCount secretary Mrs. Robert Van Natta and treasurer Carlyle Kirkpatrick. The class plans to fund a summer Daily Vacation Bible school.
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Tuckabatchée
Pi Presbyterian
Delphi
Dale LeCount
Gerald Clawson
Will Mahanna
Fred Heiland
LeCount
Robert van Natta
Carlyle Kirkpatrick
James Plank
Reid McCain
Virgil Stinebaugh
Quinn Lewis
Monroe Brechbeil
Lee Shaffer
Fred Griffith
Clarence Engle
Wm. Fraser
Ed Jackson
Robt. VanNatta
Wm. Madanna
Millard Quinn
Ard
Abner Bowen
Carl McFarland
Omar Smith
Dale Maxwell
Arthur Robbins
Earl Newell
Paul Quick
Edwin Ruffing
Fred Smith
Dale le Count
Newell Cox
C. Cleaver
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting and Lunch in Court House
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening in the courthouse rooms and served lunch to Legion members while installing officers. They voted gifts totaling 25 to Delphi Benevolent Society, the Kingstown Home, Irene Byrum Home in Ft. Wayne, and Marion Pete seen room. The Auxiliary room A was completed, expanding space for meetings and gatherings. Mrs. Roy Gardner was elected the new Auxiliary president.
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Roy Gardner
Jefferson Township Auxiliary Holds Christmas Packing Meeting
The TM ladies auxiliary met at Mrs. Newman Viney’s home in Yeoman to pack boxes for the Salvation Army in Lafayette. Christmas gifts were exchanged and attendees enjoyed the gathering. The next meeting will be an all day session at Mrs. Moore Maxwell’s home on January 19 for a year end review.
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Jefferson TP
Jéfferson Township
Newman Viney
Yeoman
Salvation Army
Lafayette
Moore Maxwell
Presbyterian Church Auxiliary Forms Missionary Society Group
The young women of the Presbyterian church formed an Auxiliary to the Missionary Society. The first meeting was at Mrs. Monroe Brechbeil's home on Tuesday evening. Members include Mrs. Ed Baum's class and the Tuckabatchee class. The January meeting is Jan 19 at Mrs. Clarence Engle's home. Officers: President Mrs. LeCount, Secretary Mrs. Gerald Clawson, Treasurer Mrs. Stinebaugh.
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Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
Monroe Brechbeil
Ed Baum
Clarence Engle
LeCount
Gerald Clawson
Stinebaugh
Federation of Clubs Ninth District Convention Set
Mrs Frank Lyon reported that the Ninth District Federation of Clubs will hold its district convention on April 20 1926 in Lebanon The notice announces the event and names Mrs Lyon as district chairman for the federation unit in the region.
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Frank Lyon
The
Federation of Clubs
Lebanon
Woman's Club Meeting At Public Library Monday
The Woman's Club will meet Monday at 2 PM at the Public Library to transact business. Members are asked to bring toys for the Benevolent Society.
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Woman’s Club
Public Library
Benevolent Society
G. A. R. Officers Elected for Boothroyd Post 31 1926
At the regular meeting of Boothroyd Post No 31 G A R the following officers were elected for 1926 Commander J W Thomas senior vice J W Hanna H W Nay chaplain Henry Goon quartermaster Her Rob who was appointed editor the mayor of the Fire A L Akers and J Johnson After the meeting Gov Morton Circle G A R served a delightful reception The time of meeting changed to the first Monday at 2 00 pm Installation set for Monday January 8 1926 J W F Thomas Adjt
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Boothroyd
G. A
J. W. ‘ Thoias
J. W. Hanna
H. W
Henry Goon
Her' Rob
Appoe
Fie
A. L
A. L. Akers, and Ae 3. Johnson. After” Pe Wheee Gov. Morton
Esac
Marine
J. W. F. Thomas
Adjt
Delphi Junior Class Stages Penrod Comedy
Delphi High School juniors performed Booth Tarkington Penrod adapting a lively comedy. Casts included Watson McCormick as Penrod and Betty Amick as Penrod's mother with strong supporting players. the production featured a glee club violin trio and a singing duet, directed by Miss Underhill.
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Delphi High School
Booth Tarkington
Penrod
Watson McCormick
John Stewart
Lulu Blickenstaff
Mary Smock
Georgie Bassett
Margaret Caldwell
Marguerite Sidenbender
Sam
Betty Amick
Bessie Garrison
Trish Cook
Donald Wilson
Jarge
Mrs. Schofield
Mark Smith
John McGreevy
Josephine Myers
Charles Black
Boys’ Glee Club
Wason
Black
Carroll County Poultry Exhibit at Delphi Jan 5 to 9 1926
DelphI Indiana hosts the Carroll County Poultry Exhibit from January 5 through 9 1926. Prizes are real money and a premium list can be obtained with a card. Secretary Wm Stangle of Camden Indiana handles the arrangements.
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Carroll County
Delphi
Indiana
Wm. Stangle
Camden
Early Christmas Mail Push Prompts Mixed Humor
The column recalls pre Prohibition days with a Swede asking for squirre l whiskey and a joke about Old Crow. It notes the Post Office urging early Christmas mail and extending Christmas Day as a holiday for letter carriers and clerks, while criticizing overeducation of senders.
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Ole Clawson
Minnesota
Vassar College
Post Office Department
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Zeresey
Frank Sheperd
Knights
Cere BP
Eee Masons A Selma Te Gare Janto Club
Legion Auxiliary
KKK Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Adam Grimm & Sons
Georgia Carrigan
Mary A. Leland
D. L. Keene
L. D. Hoshaw
Will Davis
O. Julius
Mary Watt
W. L. Smit
Robert Bowman
Roy Arnold
Sheets
Wm. Westfall
Julia Irela
Walter Dobbins
Ethel Zinn
Carrie Jon _ Crosby
Roy Redding
Walter Ayres
Roy Trobaugh
Bert Mears
T. W. Armstrong
Agnes Margowski
C. Weaver
Reed
M. Sterling Quick
Cliffeed
Jesse Retherford H Elless & Orr
Will. Wood
John Best
Josephine Ireland
Levi Reynolds
Isaac Jackson
W. R. Quick
Dr. Robinson
Clay Township
Augustus Beisecker
Joe and
Walter Wagoner
George Wagoner
John Holliday
Hiram Ellis
Charley Crook
Cecil Million
C. Yeakley
Leroy Hardy
J. Smith
Cook
S. Mitchell
A. Hankee
Earl Segray
Washington ‘Township
Thelma Rice
E _ Brown Spangler & Jones
Rock Creek Township
Mrs. Ray Rush
Will Mahoney
W. T. Maxwell
C. E. Smith Freeman Baum
T. W. Ireland
Mattie’ Ireland
Ed Crowell
Wm. Klepinger
Jas. Roth Wm. Ginn
S. W. Shepard
Lynn Brookbank
John Swatts
Charles Smith
Madison Twp
Ben Bates
Charles Harner
D. Chissom
Gien Stair Lote
S. Haslet
Sam Gee
George Porter
W. D. Martin
Henry Snyder
Clarence Beard
Blanche’ Calvert
John. A. Kassabaum
Truman Snoeberger
Thhisimas Gree
Roy Clauser
L. D
Ass High School
Glee @ubs
L U
Wee
Delphi Citizen
C. O. Julius
Mr. Julius
Santa Claus
Margowski
Xall Drug Store
Meni
Tuckabatchee
Missionary Auxiliary
Tarrington
Hall’s
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