Petition to Improve Public Highway in Carroll County Indiana
A petition filed February 3 1925 by Frank K Beard et al seeks highway improvement in Clay Township Carroll County Indiana from a gravel road northwest corner Sec 11 T23N R2W south along the dividing line between Sec 10 and 11 and 14 and 15 for about two miles to the South boundary line near the Carroll Clinton county line The hearing is set for March 3 1925 before the Carroll County Board of Commissioners at the Court House in Delphi Indiana Auditor R E Davidson signs the notice with attorney E E Pruitt listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Beard
Carroll Cou
Indiana
Carroll County
Clay Township
Carroll
Clinton Counties
Board of Commissioners of
Delphi
R. E. Davidson
E. E Pruitt
U.S meat production surges with hog beef gains in 1923
Census data show 1 397 packing plants in 1923 produced 2.585 billion dollars in meats with hogs totaling 57 018 000 head and beeves 10 178 000. Average citizen’s annual wholesale meat bill reaches 22 dollars while by products and feeds each yield about 10 million dollars in sales.
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United States
Department of Commerce
America
Delphi Hosts 65 Cities for Extension Classes
Indiana University extension division reports first semester close across 65 cities including Delphi with 47 students in two classes. Second semester begins February 9, listing enrollments such as Morton N. Baird, Alice Barnesdale, Georgia Carrigan, Geraldine Carrigan, James Caughhell, Opal Clawson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Indiana University Extension Division
Morton N. Baird
Alice E. Barnesdale
Georgia
R. Carrigan
Geraldine Carrigan
James L. Caughell
Estelle I. Been
Lynn Brookbank
Leo Craig
N. E. Flora
Melvin P. Hennig
L. D. Hoshaw
Forrest J. Hummel
Wilson B. Ireland
Margaret Lybrook
Carl B. McCain
Jesse McCarty
Mabel McCloskey
Guy G. Sharp
Mary B. Smoker
Floyd Sonofrank
Edna E. Williams
Elgy T. Williams
Raynes M. Wyatt
J. E. Varlan
Indiana Land Open for Homestead
From the Interior Department comes the news that the last unappropriated public lands in Indiana are opened for homestead entry. Two small islands in the Tippecanoe River in White County are designated, one about 3½ acres and the other nine tenths of an acre, with processing through the Washington general land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Washington
Indiana
Department
Tippecanoe River
White County
General Land Office
Balloon Airship to Visit Clinton County Fair
The Clinton county fair will feature a government air service balloon airship as a daylong attraction. Fred S. Purnell arranged the visit after conference with General Michell, chief of the air service, with landing planned in the green ring and a crowd of helpers needed to anchor and release the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Government Air Service
The
Fair Association
Fred S.purnell
Thatcher
Purnell
General Michell
Air Service
Frankfort
Green Ring
School books and fur bearing animal laws noted
The piece discusses MecGuffey school books once widely used in Indiana and calls for preserving dusty old texts. It also outlines a February 10 to November 10 closed season for fur bearers and requires property owners to report slayings within five days for pelts to fund the state fish and game fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
State Fish and Game Fund
Lincoln quintet routs Burlington on Friday night
Lincoln's basketball team overwhelmed Burlington 32 to 11 in the second half after trailing 10 to 4 at intermission. Bun nel and Rhine led scoring with five and six field goals respectively as Lincoln's offense and tight defense sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Lincoln
Bunnel
Rhine
Bible School and Worship Services at Delphi Baptist Church
The Delphi Baptist Church lists Rev. E M Martinson as minister with Bible school at 9 30 A M. Morning worship at 10 45 featuring a sermon on Lessons From the Life of George Washington. Evening service at 7 P M with a sermon on The Imprisoned Splendor. Midweek conference and prayer at 7 30 P M.
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Baptist Church OF
Delphi
E. M. Martinson
W. H. Bradshaw
George Washington
B. Y
Osee Wells
Ruth Wilkinson
Our Hospitality at Avc Mon Tue Feb 23 24
An advance notice for a show titled Our Hospitality at Avc on Monday and Tuesday February 23 and 24. Admission is 25 cents for all. Special music. Bl 2t.
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Avc
Judge Carr Names New Stenographer for White and Carroll Courts
Judge B F Carr appointed Mrs Belle M Gardiner of Monticello as official court stenographer for the White and Carroll circuit courts at the February term opening in Monticello. She succeeds Miss Irene Whitehead of Logansport who served the past two terms. Gardiner recently completed a course at Logansport business college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle M. Gardiner
Monticello
White and Carroll
B. F. Carr
Irene Whitehead
Logansport
Gardiner
Amos Albaugh Dies at 66 in Flora Home
Amos Albaugh 66 died Tuesday at his Flora home after a lengthy cancer battle. A retired farmer and Presbyterian Church member, he is survived by two daughters Mrs Robert Clark and Mrs Zellar Zartman, a son Rev Ed Albaugh, five brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Albaugh
Flora
Albaugh
Presbyterian Church
Robert Clark
Zellar Zartman
Near Flora
Ed Albaugh
Starland
Illinois
Mrs Alice Kirkpatrick Dies at 58 in Flora
Mrs Alice Kirkpatrick aged 58 died at her Flora home after months of illness. A year earlier she underwent an operation from which she did not fully recover. She leaves daughter Mrs Ray Thompson of Radnor son Elliott Kirkpatrick of Frankfort mother Mrs John Ashley of Indianapolis and sister Mrs John Hartman of Flora. Funeral services were held at the Flora Presbyterian Church at two o'clock Wednesday with Rev Boyer presiding. Burial followed in Sharon Cemetery east of Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Kirkpatrick
Flora
Ray Thompson
Radnor
Elliott Kirkpatrick
Frankfort
John Ashley
Indianapolis
John Hartman
Presbyterian Church
Boyer
Sharon
Mrs Elias Partner Funeral Rites in Pittsburg Church
Funeral services for Mrs Elias Partner were held Sunday in Pittsburg Church conducted by Rev. E C Wells. She died in Pittsburg in her eighty ninth year, maiden name Arnold, mother of four, and longtime Methodist. Three sons James Joseph and Walter survive. Burial followed at City Cemetery.
Death of Rossville farmer W Paul Silverthorn
W Paul Silverthorn a Rossville farmer and Purdue graduate died Friday at the family Silverthorn Shorthorn cattle farm north of Rossville after illness. Born August 5 1892 in Rossville he graduated Purdue 1915 with a B S in agriculture. He bred Shorthorn cattle and held roles in Purdue organizations and Rossville church. Survived by his widow two daughters Dorothy and Margaret his mother Mrs Lide K Silverthorn and brother R H Silverthorn funeral Monday at 10 at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Paul Silverthorn
Rossville
Purdue
Silverthorn
Purdue Society
Cosmopolitan Club
Methodist Church
Dorothy
Margaret
Lide K. Silverthorn
R. H. Silverthorn
Purdue Y. M. C. A
Vis Amoris staged by Cicero class at Par ent Teachers club
The one act Latin play Vis Amoris The Power of Love was presented by Mrs Downeys Cicero class members Donald Hoover William Clauser John Smock LaVerne Goff Ross Reed Tom McCormick Agnes Wagoner Helen Louise Shaffer and Jeanette Julien at the February meeting of the Par ent Teachers club. A candle drill by Vestal Virgins Lewis Shafter Marguerite Sidenbender Ferne Holsinger Kathlene Jacoby Alma Nichols Mary Alice Myer Mary Smock Catherine Smith and Elizabeth Amick between scenes was noted as among the prettiest on the Delphi stage.
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Kathlene Jacoby
Alma Nichols
Mary Alice Myer
Mary Smock
Catherine Smith
Elizabeth Amick
Delphi
A Versatile Merchant and the Cross-Road Village Debt
A wholesale firm sued a village merchant after delivery refusals. The firm sought information from a railroad agent, the village bank president, and the mayor for legal help, and warned the merchant of suit. The agent replied claiming authority and financial status, casting doubt on the letters’ impact.
Local residents share visits and community events
Mrs Bertha Saylor and son visited her mother Mrs Amanda Sharpe in Idaville. Lulu Parker of Indianapolis spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs A M Price. Harry Eaton of Tipton and family hosted by Mrs Glen Wood. Elizabeth Neel and Forrest Hackenburg from Monticello attended United Presbyterian services. Home Economics Club met at Mrs Addison Blair’s. John Carson joined Standard Oil at Monticello Service Station. A Sabbath School chicken pie supper at Presbyterian Church raised about forty dollars. John Hanna to live with daughter Mrs Wm Gardiner after selling household goods. Lambert Cramer bought Charles Henry property previously occupied by A L Griffin. Griffin will move to East Street at John Hanna property. Clifford and Virgil Leslie visited their mother Martha Leslie from Regina Canada and Logansport.
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Bertha’ Saylor
Burnettsville
Amanda Sharpe
Lulu Parker
Indianapolis
A. M. Price
Harry Eaton
Tipton
Glen Wood
Elizabeth Neel
Forrest Hackenburg
Monticello
United Presbyterian Church
Home Economics Club
Addison Blair
John Carson
Standard Oil Co
W. C. McCleery
Presbyterian Church
John H. Hanna
Wm. Gardiner
Lambert Cramer
Chas. Henry
A. L. Griffin
Griffin
John Hanna
East Street
Clifford Leslie
Regina
Canada
Virgil Leslie
Logansport
Martha Leslie
May Modify Quarantine on Poultry in Indiana Counties
The poultry quarantine in nine eastern and central Indiana counties may be modified soon per state veterinarian Dr. R C Julien. He noted initial 100 plus suspected cases were later found to be less malignant. Five Delaware county flocks and one Wayne county flock have been destroyed under the order. A film program of Our Hospitality with Buster Keaton is planned at Arc Theatre on Feb 23 and 24 hosted by the M E Home Missionary Society.
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Indiana
R C. Julien
Julien
Delaware County
Wayne County
Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton, Jr
Natalie Talmadge
M. E. Home Missionary Society
Arc Theatre
Doan's Pills Help a Delphi Grocer Kidney Trouble
James Turner a Delphi grocer on North Washington Street describes years of kidney trouble with relief from Doan's Pills. He reports immediate aid whenever kidneys bother him and notes his continued use since 1923. The advertisement lists 60 cents at dealers and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Delphi
James Turner
Grocer
N. Washington St
Doan
Turner
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co. Métrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Great Refusal Sermon Proclaimed At Monticello Church
The Monticello Methodist church schedules a full Sunday with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Forrest Orr, 10:30 a.m. worship themed The Great Refusal, and 7 p.m. evening service with Rev. Charles Rush. Epworth League attends 6 p.m. services at Monticello and the pastor Preaches the evangelistic campaign closing at 7 p.m. R B Kern is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Orr
Charles Rush
Reyonds M. E
Epworth League
Monticello
Monticello Church
R. B. Kern
Flora Triumphs Over Peru in Tight Saturday Contest
Flora basketball team led early and held off a late charge to defeat Peru 10 to 17 in a game noted for strong first half play and Peru using second and third string players late to contest the Flora quintet.
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Peru
Flora
Non-Residents Notified in Carroll County Partition Suit
In Carroll Circuit Court March term 1925 Clara W Hartshorn sues Helen M Hut et al for partition of real estate. The defendants are alleged non residents of Indiana and are warned to appear by February 20th date in 1986 per Clerk’s affidavit.
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Carroll Circuit Court
State OF Indiana
Carroll County
Clara W. Hartshorn
Helen M. Hut
Indiana
Helen M. Hutt
Deceas
Esate
Ata of
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Kemp
John Quinn
Kerlin
Breining & Wilson
Ind
L. J. W. Breining
L. H. Smith
U.S
L. G. Niewerth
Delphi, Ind
the Smith Dairy Co
MecGuffey
Historical Society
J.C. Odell
Carr
Amos Allbaugh
Paul Silverthorn
Idaville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Walter Gochenour
Reeder Trucking Co
Ralston B. Wilber
Men’s Fashion Center
Bora & Sullen
C. M. Harvey
É Sole
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