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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1927
Page
2
Local Norfolk style catalog style notice advertises sheep lined coats o coats and suits with Buy-Quick Clifford promotions. The Delphi Citizen weekly edition lists prices and shopping promotions in Carroll County Indiana for the Saturday issue.
The text contemplates the departing year with regret and wise counsel. It speaks of hope in new eras, the value of non-possessions, and the promise of 365 days ahead. Longfellow is cited urging to bury the past and face each moment fearlessly.
The quote promotes using daily resolutions and inspiration to shape the year 1927. It frames environment as human made and emphasizes personal initiative to achieve, accomplish, remedy, and perfect in the present.
Limited gym seating leads to reserved seating for the Flora Delphi game on January 7. To curb demand a sixty cent admission will be charged for reserved seats, with sales starting January 6 at 3 PM at Aldridge Barber Shop.
Funeral services for 65 year old Mrs Nancy Watts were conducted at the Howard church near her Burlington area home. She is survived by her husband Marion Watts three children a brother Rev A F Brubaker and a sister Mrs Reuben Deardorff of Howard county.
Notice states that those who purchased 100 or more seals will have their names published in the upcoming issue of The Citizen. The announcement urges readers to review the list when it appears and notes the publication timetable.
Mr and Mrs Everett Mathieson and Mr and Mrs Gerald Clawson spent Wednesday in Indianapolis. Miss Adele Gwinn of Indianapolis was the guest of Mrs Yanus Wells Sunday. The Methodist ladies will serve a New Years dinner in the Margowski room Saturday Jan 1 from twelve to two at 50c per plate. The Citizen office Delphi seeks a load of black wood for drum stove.
Announce a heated apartment for rent described as modern in every way. Phone contact is C M Wall at 474.
Willard Cartwright of Delphi spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Brainard Hooker of West Lafayette, according to the Lafayette Courier.
Mr and Mrs Orlando McDonald visit their daughter Mrs Frank Shepard on Front Street for the winter. Mrs Tom Scott and Miss Mary All Read assisted in a sacred concert at the new Methodist church in Reynolds Sunday evening. War Mothers sent flowers to Mrs F S Thomas of Rock Creek township who wrote a letter of appreciation. The Christian Endeavor will host a New party at the church Friday. Mr and Mrs John E Allen moved from Monroe farm to Zellar Zartman farm for future residence. A semi formal New Year's Dance and Card party will be held at the Delphi Armory New Years Eve from 10 to 6 with committee John Hamling Jr John C Wood and William Cowdin Jr.
Mr and Mrs Ora Trent and family move from Flora to an apartment above the Heflong bakery. Mr Trent also buys the Ford Agency of R L Eckhart, signaling a new business footprint.
Mrs. Ruth Benjamin Russell of New York visited Mrs. Lee Shaffer and other friends here on Thursday while en route to Indianapolis to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Benjamin.
Three year old Della Elizabeth Grandstaff, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Grandstaff of Delphi, died Wednesday morning of diphtheria. Burial followed at 3 p.m. in the Masonic cemetery. Miss Maude Davidson of Delphi was appointed deputy auditor in Cass County and will begin duties Saturday in Logansport. Dr and Mrs T A Kearns of Flora left for St Petersburg, Florida for Mrs Kearns health. A daughter named Shirley Ann was born last week to Mr and Mrs Newton Hubbard of Toledo, Ohio, mother Bernice Livengood of Attica.
The body of Frank Parks who died in a Chicago West Side hospital Thursday afternoon was brought to Delphi for short funeral services and burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
A Mount Olive lodge meeting records an interesting incident linked to the installation ceremony featuring Talmar Arnold and Edward. Details are sparse but highlight the event's significance to the lodge members.
The Delphi Citizen features Presbyterian worship at 10 30 with communion, vesper hour led by Men’s Brotherhood, and a 5 30 Christian Endeavor. Sunday School at 9 30, with Will Smith as superintendent. Also includes letters about taxation and farmer concerns from Russiaville and notices of local visitors and weddings.
Bible School at 9 30 with Boyhood of Jesus sermon at 10 30. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 followed by a 7 00 preaching. The minister L E Knox invites all to attend these services.
Sunday services list at Forrest Orr include Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30 preaching on The Expansiveness of Christ's Kingdom, and Evening Worship at 7 with topic The Inheritance of the Meek. Morning at High School. evening joint with Brethren at Brethren Church. pastor Russel B. Kern invites all.
Sunday school at 9 30 led by Sherman Fife superintendent preaching at 10 30 by Ralph Smith foreign missionary service at 2 30 led by Ruth Reed Young Peoples meeting at 5 45 led by Carl Reed evangelistic service at 7 00 cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 Bible study Thursday 7 30 cordial invitation to all to attend
Local residents report Christmas visits with relatives across towns including Tipton Anderson and Kankakee. Guests include Miss Alice Scroggs Mrs Hughes family Miss Nettie Scroggs and Rev Robert Ross. Events mention Christmas gatherings and a Ladies Missionary Society meeting.
Miss Gladys Kendrick a Flora telephone operator married Wilbert Hurley at the residence of Rev. W. H. Broomfield in Frankfort on Wednesday afternoon. The newlyweds will reside in Flora.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Thelma Rice of Washington township to Russell Hanaway of Chicago Illinois. The ceremony took place Monday at Deer Creek Lutheran church with Rev. S D Steffy officiating. The bride worked for J C Penny in Logansport and the groom for Western Electric in Chicago. They will reside in Chicago.
Ray Quinn of Bringhurst and Nelle Jenkins of Colfax were married in Paris Illinois on July 17 1926. Mrs Quinn is a Colfax primary teacher and Mr Quinn runs an oil station in Bringhurst and drives a cream truck for Indiana Condensed Milk. They plan to establish a home next spring after her school term ends.
Mrs Nora Lane and Irenus Shortridge were married Christmas Eve at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. R B Kern officiating. They reside with the Shortridge family in the G H Walters home and will move to a Camden area farm on March first.
Mr and Mrs Harry Gingrich entertained at Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs C W Gingrich of Monticello Mr and Mrs Willard Fatman daughter Marion and son Richard and Ray Gingrich of Detroit Mich and Howard Gingrich of Bloomington Ind Mr W H Phebus and family moved to Flora for residence
Notice on the annual stockholders meeting at the I O O F hall Burrows for Jan 12 at 1 p m. Directors will be elected and other business acted on. All stockholders requested to attend. Jesse Benner secretary.
City of Delphi requires all property owners to immediately clear sidewalks of snow and ice. If not done, the city will remove it at the property owner's expense, treated as a direct lien. By order of the Common Council. Fp. A. L. Gurley, Marshal.
Market sheet lists Spring chickens over and under 43 Ibs Old Hens Old Cocks Ducks Geese Turkeys Butter fat Beef hides and horsehides with price qualifiers. Wheat No 2 Corn Rye and hogs noted with percent changes and commodity codes.
William T. Hindman seventy eight, president of Burlington State Bank, died at his Burlington home from heart failure. He leaves two sons Ambrose C. Hindman and E. E. Hindman, both attorneys, with burial in Burlington cemetery following services at the Burlington Methodist church.
Mrs Katherine Hemmerling aged 80 died Friday at her Delphi home after 54 years as a resident. The obituary notes her long residence and noble standing in the community and reflects on her life.
Mrs Lydia Parker aged 76 died from injuries after a fall in Komomo while visiting her children. The funeral was held at the Old Order Dunkard church at 10 a.m. last Sunday with burial in Ball Hill cemetery.
Local loan office promotes quick cash with simple repayment plans. Offers flexible amounts and friendly service to help with emergencies or short term needs.
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