Death claims daughter of Pio Neer family
Mrs. Ella Ballard widow of Dr. J W Ballard of Logansport died Friday evening at St Josephs hospital at 6 45 aged sixty eight years from cerebal hemmorrhage with araemic poisoning as contributing cause She had been ill three weeks and requested ambulance to hospital Feb 7 She was born near Delphi Sept 29 1857 daughter of Samuel and Phoebe Milroy married to Dr Ballard about 1874 The funeral was Monday at 10 30 from her residence with burial at Mt Hope cemetery Burial rites were given by Fidelity Chapter No 58 Order Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Ballard
J. W. Ballard
Logansport
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ballard
Carroll County
Delphi
Samuel
Phoebe (Conover) Milroy
Lockport
Cass County
Fidelity Chapter No. 56
Order Eastern Star
Cass County Historical Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
Shakespeare Club
Y. W
Roy Ballard
Idaho
John Ballard
Fairmount
West Va
Charles Ballard
Harry Milroy
Charles Milroy
Chicago
Roland
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Fidelity Chapter No
Order
Eastern Star
Joseph Sims
A. C. Clauser
Chas, Buckley
Poultry Dealers Urged to Keep Records Under 1917 Law
John Rothrock urges all county poultry dealers to maintain written records of poultry purchases as required by Acts 1917 Page 375 to curb theft. He warns that future violators will be prosecuted to aid apprehension and reduce the market for stolen poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rothrock
Burlington school addition contract awarded to Dunkin and Son
The contract for a new addition to the Burlington school building was awarded Tuesday to W. R. Dunkin & Son Flora contractors for 48714 dollars. The upgrade includes a gymnasium 66 by 76 feet with a playing floor near 40 by 65 feet and seating capacity over 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
W. R. Dunkin & Son
Flora Contractors
Wounded farmer struck by accidental rifle discharge
William Metz, 45, a farmer near Bringhurst, was seriously wounded when a .22 rifle discharged at Ralph McCain’s home during hog butchering. The bullet hit Metz’s right cheek, shattered the jaw, and lodged in the neck. he returned home the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Metz
Mr. Metz
Kokomo
Five-Year-Old Boy Burns Clothing in Brush Fire Incident
Charles Martin, five, son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Martin, living west of Cutler, tried lighting a pipe with old leaves. He caught fire and was badly burned before his parents could smother the flames on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Alvin Martin
Cutler
Greta Robinson Works This Week in Auditor's Office
Miss Greta Robinson is employed in the auditor's office this week as part of a temporary assignment. The arrangement places her within the auditing department to assist with routine clerical tasks and data entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta Robinson
Democrats of Carroll County Hold First Meeting
The Carroll County Democrats held their initial gathering last Saturday to organize for full county and township tickets. Over fifty attended as C S Baird chaired and Harry E Reed kept minutes. Names surfaced for sheriff auditor treasurer surveyor and commissioners with several touted as potential candidates for county council and joint representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
C. S. Baird
Harry E. Reed
Wm. Ashba
Charles Thompson
John Rothrock
Edward Beard
James Reeder
Catron of
Flora
John W. Kerlin
Orvel Shock
Elliott Crewell
G. W. Million
Court House
Chas Billings
Carrollton Township
Commissioners Court
Billings
Candates
Artie Million
Jefferson Township
Million
H. Y. Mullin
Floyd Seward
Seward
Washington Township
Ollie Seward
Republicans Enter Auditor Race with Two Candidates
George Sites of Jefferson township and LeRoy Harding of Washington township announce candidacies for auditor. Sites leads Farm Bureau circles and serves as township trustee. LeRoy Harding is Deer Creek township assessor. Incumbent Robert Davidson has not announced but faces pressure to run. Burnside Haynes, Deer Creek assessor, also announces for county assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sites
Jefferson Township
LeRoy Harding
Washington Township
Sites
Farm Bureau
Robert Davidson
Burnside Haynes
Deer Creek Township
Purdue Student Anna Lee to Speak at Rockfield Church
Miss Anna Lee a Chinese student at Purdue will give a talk at Rockfield Presbyterian Church Sunday at 6 30 p m The event was arranged by Mrs John W Kerlin of Rockfield during the recent Purdue Agricultural Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee
Purdue
Rockfield , Presbyterian Church
John W .Kerlin
Rockfield
Farmers Co operative Store Elects Directors for Next Year
At the stockholders meeting Tuesday evening the Farmers Co operative Store elected S. P. Clauser Wm Funkhouser Harry Gardner David Steif Roy Snoeberger E E Flora P M By rum Parks Groninger and Arthur Hildebrand as directors for the coming year The secretary manager reported usual prosperity and economical management with a six percent dividend paid to stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-operative
S. P. Clauser
Wm. Funkhouser
Harry Gardner
David Steif
Roy Snoeberger
E. E. Flora
P. M. Byrum
Parks Groninger
Arthur Hildebrand
Teachers College of Indianapolis Joins Butler College
A consolidation unites Madam Blaker's School with Butler College in Indiana polis. Mrs Blaker will continue leading the school she founded while its courses join Butler's curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ College of
Indianapolis
Madam Blaker
Butler College
Apples at Titlow's Store East Trust Company
Bargain apples advertised at Titlow's Store room near east Trust Company. Thomas and Kemp offer low prices for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Trust Company
Thomas & Kemp
Farmers Co op Store Sponsors Meeting Inspires Local Farmers
Prof G I Christie of Purdue spoke at Rockfield on a Farmers Co op Store meeting preliminary to stockholders. He criticized drought and overproduction in several states, urged diversified farming, and praised Indiana as a good place to live. Musical interludes by local sisters and school choruses preceded the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Christie
Purdue University
Rockfield
Farmers Co-operative Store
Christie
Iowa
Georgia
Texas
Ontario
Canada
Prof
Ohio
Indiana
United States
Mullin Sisters
Snoeberger Sisters
Rockfield High School
Meetings Next Week at Flora Cutter Wheeling
Feb 23 Farmers Institute meets at Flora. Feb 24 Farmers Institute meets at Cutter. Feb 25 Farmers Institute meets at Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Flora
Cut
Farmers Institute At
Wheeling
Hargraves Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary at Yeoman Home
Mr and Mrs James Hargraves quietly marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Yeoman residence. The couple has resided in Jefferson township for over fifty years, most of them on a farm near the former Oakdale Dam site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hargraves
Yeoman
Jefferson Township
Oakdale Dam
Rexall Birthday Sale Nears End at Margowski’s Rexall
Last week of the Rexall Birthday sale at Margowski's Rexall Store-it to Indianapolis features promotions by News and The Eng Citizen, each celebrating a full year of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Margowski
Indianapolis
News
The
Eng Citizen
County Weekly Favorite Surpasses Other Farm Papers
A survey by Mary C Puncke of an Agricultural Foundation shows 67 percent of farmers in eastern southern and midwestern states read a local weekly paper, 54 percent read a daily paper, 68 percent subscribe to a farm paper and 5 percent receive a woman's magazine monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Puncke
Agricultural Foundation
William Ashba Seeks Re nomination for Carroll County Treasurer
For treasurer I wish to announce that I am a candidate for re nomination for treas urer of Carroll County subject to the decision of the Democrat primary to be held Tuesday May 4 1926 Your support is solicited William Ashba Deer Creek township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
William Ashba
Deer Creek Township
Purdue Glee Club Concert Delph i Indiana
The Purdue University Glee Club performed at the Presbyterian church in Delphi under the Tuckabat chee class. About thirty voices led by Paul Smith sang well with Wilbur Hall receiving praise. A featured nose flute imitation drew cheers and proceeds supported the daily vacation bible school.. The group will later perform at the Drake hotel from 7 to 8 PM and broadcast on WGN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University Glee Club
Delphi
Presbyterian Church
Paul Smith
Wilbur Hall
Concensus
Wilbur
Purdue Club
Drake Hotel
WGN
Hearing on light rates continued in Delphi
A Delphi hearing on the local light and power situation was continued after a Thursday morning session. The Public Service Commission represented by Clyde Jones and investigator Mr. Edwards heard from petitioners E. E. Pruitt and Pol lard & Wason seeking better service lower rates direct Tippecanoe power connection and prompt bill discounts. Indiana Service Corporation attorneys from Fort Wayne and local Hanna & Hall argued improved service over the past sixty days. Jones suggested ad journment until summer when the city’s new street lighting system is installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Y Public Service Commission
Clyde Jones
Mr. Edwards
E. E. Pruitt
Pollard & Wason
Indiana Service Corporation
Fort Wayne
Hanna &Hall
Tippecanoe
Indiana_Service Corporation
Jones
Engle Garage Changes Ownership in Delphi
The Engle Garage in Delphi changed hands last Friday with James Engle selling to James Welday and Sons. The Engle family ran auto interests for about fifteen years, starting in tires and accessories and later becoming Studebaker car agents. The business was managed by James Engle and his son Clarence. Charles and Everett Welday now operate the garage. Charles Welday, a longtime Delphi resident, has experience in auto sales and garage management. The Citizen offers best wishes to the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engle
James Engle
James, Welday and Sons
Studebaker
Clarence
Tuberculosis Clinic Held in Flora Under Dr Amos
A free tuberculosis clinic was held in Flora Thursday under the direction of Dr Amos of Indianapolis. Miss Minerva Egan, county health nurse, assisted. Nine cases were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Amos
Indianapolis
Minerva Egan
Sugar Bowl Invitation on The Sunny Side Main Street
Local event invites residents to visit a new Sugar Bowl venue on The Sunny Side Main Street. The notice emphasizes a welcoming community space and opening activities for shoppers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Ladies Aid Pledges 5000 for Monticello Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Monticello Methodist Church pledged 5000 toward rebuilding the church. They already hold nearly 1000 and will raise the remainder with zeal. Mrs. Frank Wingerd leads the group as plans from Liese and Ludwick, Danville architects, are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
Frank Wingerd
Aid
Liese & Ludwick
Danville
Ilc
Monticello
Laughing Cure charmer plays to big crowds at D I hall
The Laughing Cure two act comedy was staged Monday and Tuesday in the D of I Hall and drew large audiences. The plot centers on a melancholic woman whose relatives fear she is losing her mind until John Hamling’s laughing cure brings relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of I. Hall
Diro
John Hamling
Hildred Roskuski
Harry Baer
Robert Roskuski
Helen Hamling
Mary L. Gerard
Bernice Arnott
Lawrence Margowski
Mary Kempf
Mary Gerard
Hamling
D.of
I. Hall
Camden Names New Postmistress in Local Shuffle
Mrs. Charles E. Cline of Camden is appointed postmistress, with incumbent Fred Armick moving to work for the Adams Detective Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cline
Camden
Fred Armick
Adams Detective Association
The Country Doctor comedy by American Legion group
A four act comedy drama presented by the American Legion and Auxiliary titled The Country Doctor stars Thomas Britton M D as the village doctor and features Leo Alm Howard Wayne Dolly Squire Ferguson Sam Birch and others. Performances run Monday and Tuesday evenings February 22 and 23 with acts set in January June and the following weeks including songs and a radio program segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Thomas Britton
M. D
Leo Alm Howard Wayne
Dolly Squire Ferguson
Jack Bennett
Sam Birch
Loyal
Dolly Britton
Josephine Clifford
Susan
Pinner
Kari
Wilson
Perry Fraser Ben Shaw
Helen Quick House
Elmville
N. Y
Farm Bureau membership grows in Carroll County in 1926
Office notes show Carroll County Farm Bureau membership surpassing last year with over 100 new members. Five townships meet quotas, three exceed goals, while Pippecanoe Patterson and others report high percentages though some lines await full enrollment reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Carroll County
Seed corn germination uncertain in Flora tests
Seed corn testing at Flora through February 15 shows 85 percent germination across 4386 ears from thirteen farms. Many samples undercut the average while some exceed it. 53 ears failed in the first 100, with varying failure rates in subsequent lots. Early freezes and drying quality affect germination, while well dried seed fares better than crib or green corn that froze.
Ed Stephens Sets State Record in Farm Bureau Effort
E. E. Stephens, County Chairman of the Farm Bureau, is making a splendid showing in the membership campaign in La Porte County. Stephens achieved a state record as the drive continues in the area, with continued updates promised on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Stephens
Laporte CO
E. E. Stephens
Farm Bureau
LaPorte
Mr Stephens
Travel Letters Promote Home Through Distance and Diversity
The column argues distance from home sharpens appreciation for home duties and outlines travels from Dayton to Indianapolis to Lebanon and Delphi. It asserts no single town is best and that every place holds value, urging readers to explore while recognizing shared humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
America
Laughlins
Dayton
Ohio
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Delphi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican
Ness
George Washington
Farmer’s Co-Op
the Country Weekly
the Favorite
Purdue Glee Club
Clifford and Wilson
Hamlings
Fraser and Wilson
Deer Creeks
Rschison
Washington
Paasanya
Demerson
Carronton
Meek Creek
Burlineton
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