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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1926
Page
2
The Carroll County Citizen and The Delphi Times announce editorial leadership changes with Henry B. Wilson named editor and business manager and Mindwell Crampton Wilson associate editor alongside A B Crampton as editor emeritus.
The will of Hew Lane Wallace, recently died at Rye New York, leaves most of the estate valued over 1 million dollars to Lew Wallace Jr., son of the author. A $125,000 maintenance fund is provided. Moving picture rights for Ben Hur The Fair God and The Prince of India bring about 1 million dollars.
Rep Bloom presses President to reveal position on anthracite coal, suggesting federal action could come within a day. Editor notes growing chorus predicting political backlash as warm weather nears and voters ready arrows at Republicans. Rep Connally urges focus on domestic monopolies amid foreign concern with octopus imagery.
A dated column admires Lincoln as a humanitarian leader and biographical figure, contrasting presidential rhetoric with farm and western political tensions. It cites Dickinson on agricultural relief and public mood, plus Pacific coast unity in promoting western growth.
The article notes Purdue University labs pursuing biological controls to safeguard corn crops against European and other invading pests. Experts breed numerous parasites that target corn borers, aiming to curb future losses as the threat grows toward the heartland.
Editorial views Col. William Mitchell as a national loss following his court martial resignation. It lauds his aviation expertise, argues the punishment was excessive, and notes public faith in Mitchell remains strong while aviation could shape future war.
Mrs. Ella Schooley seventy three widow of Calvin Schooley died at 7:25 Friday evening at the Dan Rodkey home in Burlington after a two week pneumonia illness. She was sister of Mrs. Rodkey and had lived with her for thirteen years. Survivors include Charles Stout New London Mrs Levi Thomas Russia ville Mrs Al Rodkey Burlington and Milton Stout west of New London. She lived most of her life in the New London area.
James Turner a Delphi resident and grocer on North Washington Street reports long standing kidney trouble found relief with Doan’s Pills. He notes quick relief whenever kidneys bother him and says a box helps him right away. Doan’s Pills cost 60 cents at dealers. manufactured by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
A German scientist is quoted saying lobsters can be colored any hue by adding coloring matter to their food. He notes they turn red after boiling due to heat acting on a chemical in the shells.
Perry Rule trustee transfers one acre in Madison Township to Myrtle Shields for 100. Harry Blanchard to Frederick Martin one third acre in Tippecanoe Township for 1. Charles Saxton to James Turner Lot 54 in Grimes Second Add. to Delphi for 1. Normal Dodson to William Garrison and wife parts of Flora Add. to Flora for 2600. Blanchard executor to John Cartwright 52 acres in Deer Creek Township for 3000. Peffley to Brandenburg Lot 48 in Grimes Second Add. to Delphi for 1. Indiana Hydro Electric Power to Friday 0.413 acres in Jefferson Township for 1. Friday and wife to Cullum 0.873 acres in Jefferson for 1. Wason Commissioner to Redding et ux 25.60 acres in Tippecanoe and White County for 8060. Barber to Burke Lots 81 82 83 84 O P Rockfield and more real estate for 2000. Long Commissioners to St Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church Camden Lot 7 O P Camden for 155. Voorhees to Earl Smith Lots 19 20 in Sunny Side Add. to Flora for 1. Stanley to Mahomey 23 1 16 acres in Burlington for 1. McDowell to Mullende Jr Lots Sleeth for 1. Quinn to Love Pt Lots 7 Block 22 Grimes First Add. to Delphi for 1. Sellers administrator to Cunningham Lot 5 in Jane Loman Rowland Add. to Cutler for 700.
Presbyterian Church schedules morning worship at 10 30 with the theme A Bridge. Evening worship at 7 with In Memoriam. Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 on the Book of Job. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Pastor R Dale LeCount.
The Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 30 A M with a sermon titled The Men for This Age A meeting of the official Board follows morning worship Christian Endeavor at 6 P M led by Lor en Ayres Evening Worship at 7 P M on The Trails That Cross The World The discussion was postponed last Sunday due to a special service Public is invited H Lee Jacobs Minister
Rev E M Martinson minister leads Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with a Lincoln sermon B Y P U at 6 Katherine Conn leader Ruth Wilkinson president evening service at 7 with Living Without a Soul sermon prayer meeting and conference Wednesday 7 30 music committee also meets all services at this homelike church
Sunday activities at the Methodist Episcopal Church include 9:30 Sunday School led by Forrest Orr, 10:30 Junior Church and Morning Worship with a sermon on The Work and Message of Jeremiah, 6 p.m. Epworth League, and 7 p.m. a seven reel film The Stream of Life by James K. Fields with a silver offering. Pastor R. B. Kern invites all to attend.
Quote from the Deacon about not improving the world the Lord made, arguing against wasting time finding fault. Appears in the Atlanta Constitution.
A brief humorous reflection on bachelors and marriage, noting some men seek certainty in a wife while others prize self confidence. Mentions Royal Scepter Coffee and Smith's Grove as casual references.
A religious lesson on John ten 1 30 emphasizes the true shepherd who leads and lays down his life for the sheep. It contrasts the hired hand with Christ and notes the unity of all believers as one flock including Gentiles. Revival services at Pilgrim Holiness Church feature Rev Jack Donovan with daily sermons and Salvation messages.
The quote emphasizes true blessing as mercy and satisfaction not in outward possessions but in the consciousness that life and happiness come from a deeper source beyond material things. It reflects Chadwick's view of inner fulfillment over worldly wealth.
A poetic reflection compares sight to divine grace. The piece praises those who perceive beauty through the soul’s glow and loving God, declaring happiness for such eyes that see the shining.
A Russian scientist reports that feeding dried thyroid gland yields crops of new white feathers in his chickens. The finding claims consistent feather production and color change across multiple flocks.
The note asks readers to recall the fate of a beloved boarding house scene from the past as described by the St. Louis Globe Democrat. The landlady wore her best silk dress and sat at the head of the table during dinner, a detail that evokes nostalgia and curiosity about the house’s present status.
Irishman Peter Lacy from Limerick trained and organized soldiers for Russia under Peter the Great and served in multiple wars before retiring in 1748. He was one of the men employed by the Russian ruler to strengthen the army.
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