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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1928

Page

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Jackson Day Dinner Draws Hundreds in Carroll County

The Jackson day dinner in the Presbyterian church drew about 250 attendees. Hon. Frank Dailey of Indianapolis, Democratic candidate for Governor, delivered a lengthy address praising Andrew Jackson and criticizing Republican bosses in Indiana. Local Democrats, including Ira Clouser and Col. A. B. Crampton, spoke of support for a congressional candidate and campaign unity for the May primary.

Carroll County Frank €. Dailey Indianapolis United States Court Indiana Bate Dailey John Virlin Andrew Jackson United States Mr. Jackson Woodrow Wilson Jackson Wilson North South Carolina Tennessee Florida Supreme Court Washington Ira Clouser Crawfodsville Montgomery County A. P. Flynn Logansport A. S. Beaulieu Flynn Col A. B. Crampton Delphi

Courtroom melee erupts after Lloyd Kimble trial

After the Lloyd Kimble trial, County Attorney Gus A. Hall and Sheriff Riley Sink clashed as witnesses and court staff watched a riot-like altercation. They wrestled on the floor near the door while the judge, jurors, and attendees tried to separate them. No fines were assessed for contempt. A bottle carried by one man was cough medicine, not alcohol.

Lloyd Kimble Gus A. Hall Riley Sink Hall Link Jeanette Taylor Pruitt Queensbury

Citizens Bank Re Elects All Of Its Old Officers

Annual meeting of Citizens National Bank directors re elected C B Shaffer as president H J Butz as vice president and G A Shaffer as cashier. The board also re elected J A Shink as chairman W S Margowski Fred L Raber and C B Shaffer. Bank reports strong year with no foreclosures on real estate and praise for conservatism and sound banking judgment.

Citizen‘s National Bank C. B. Shaffer H. J. Butz G. A. Shaffer J. A. Shink W. S. Margowski Fred L. Raber Citizens Bank

Prohibition Enforcement Theme by Flying Squadron Speaker

A nationally known Flying Squadron Foundation lecturer will speak at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday January 15 at 4 30 PM on constitutional government and prohibition enforcement. Miss Norma C Brown of Bloomington Illinois an ordained minister and former Illinois Senate chaplain will present the talk. The event is free and open to the public.

Flying Squadron Foundation First Presbyterian Church Norma C. Brown Bloomington Ill United States

Former Delphi Resident Edith Metzger Ewing Dies in Seattle

Mrs. Edith Metzger Ewing once of Delphi died in Seattle Washington on Sunday at her home. She was the wife of Boyd Ewing and mother of a three day old daughter. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Metzger and sister to Mrs Carl Mates of Chicago. Her father formerly served as superintendent of schools in Delphi.

Boyd Ewing Seattle Wash Ewing Charles Metzger Carl Mates Chicago Edith Metzger Delphi

Presbyterian ladies host memorable Carroll County dinner

Dinner served by the Presbyterian ladies pleased diners who praised the beautifully decorated tables. The occasion returned as a standout event and is likely to be remembered in Carroll County history as a notable Eu cae affair.

Carroll County

Black-faced Minstrels Coming Soon Date To Be Announced

A local notice signals an upcoming minstrel event featuring black faced performers with the date to be announced. Community members are asked to watch for updates.

Rock Creek Farmers Meet Set For January 20 21

Rock Creek Township holds its annual Farmers Institute Friday and Saturday January 20 and 21. Professor Hall of Purdue will speak Friday night at Rockfield Presbyterian Church. Saturday features all day talks by two state speakers, a dinner, and business sessions led by Walter Coble president and Jesse Benner secretary.

Rock Creek Farmers’ Institute Rockfield Presbyterian Church Walter Coble Association Jesse Benner

Men May Lose Jobs If Roads Makes Change

The Wabash railroad may abandon the freight house with all business moved to the passenger station. A new heavy shipments platform would be built west of the Delphi Sales Barn and the north south driveway used as a loop. Six telegraph operators may lose jobs with only three kept, as talks with Monon continue. Estimated depot change cost runs about 3300 dollars, while payrolls at the two through city railroads approach forty thousand dollars annually.

Wabash Railroad Algo Delphi Wabash Road

Harem Scarem Radio Minstrel Revue Comes to High School

The Legion and Auxiliary present a two part show at the high school auditorium on Monday and Tuesday January 16 and 17. The first part features nine scenes with singing and elaborate scenery including a chorus where all girls are men. Eight prominent businessmen perform in disguise. The second part is a minstrel setting with thirty local singers and a six man back line. Seats go on sale Friday January 1 at Adams and Pearsons.

New Harem Scarem Legion and Auxiliary Legion Holland Adams & Pearsons

Hershman and Wells Seek Indiana Governorship Nomination

Two Democrats Samuel B. Wells of Scottsburg and George Hershman of Crown Point join Frank C. Dailey of Indianapolis in the Democratic primary for governor. Wells, editor of the Scott County Journal, urges repeal of the Wright bone dry law and other reforms. Hershman, a state highway commissioner, seeks radical changes and restores government to the people.

Samuel B. Wells Scottsburg George Hershman Crown Point Frank C. Dailey Indianapolis Olin R. Holt Kokomo Earl Crawford Connersville State Highway Commission Wells Scott County Journal State Board of Tax Commissioners Public Service Commission Indiana Hershman Indiana State Highway Commission Walker Township Jasper County Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows Soverign Grand Lodge Lodge

Claud Wickard Earns Prairie Farmer Master Farmer Medal

Claud Wickard of Camden receives Prairie Farmer Master Farmer gold medal at a Lafayette banquet. Purdue graduate operates a 380 acre farm, implements swine sanitation, leads county Farm Bureau as president, teaches Sunday school, and is praised as a capable businessman husband and citizen.

Claud Wickard Camden Prairie Farmer Lafayette Indiana Taylor Fouts Wickard Purdue County Farm Bureau

Corn King Is Crowned With Signal Honors

Virgil Joyce, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Chester Joyce of Washington township, was crowned Junior international corn king at the Indiana Corn Growers Association banquet in Purdue Memorial Union. Over 400 attended as President Edward C Eliott and Director G I Christie presided. Homer Dice of Crawfordsville led as president with H C Rather of Michigan City college delivering the main address on Michigan's Progressive Farmer. Ches ter Joyce and Ray Caldwell of Carroll County won fifth honors in the student contest for the best musical novelty stunt. County Agent Harry Ackerson attends the Purdue agricultural stay at West Lafayette with other Carroll County attendees including Mr and Mrs John Kerlin, William and Chester Joyce, Wickard, Roy Caldwell, Wil Funkhouser, Tayor Fouts, Wil aem Klepinger, George Sites and many more.

Virgil Joyce Chester Joyce Washington Township Indiana Corn Growers 'Association Memorial Union Building Purdue Edward C. Eliott G. I. Christie Homer Dice Crawfordsville H. C. Rather Michigan City College Michigan Ray Caldwell Carroll County Harry Ackerson West Lafayette John Kerlin William and Wickard Roy Caldwell Wil Funkhouser Tayor Fouts Wilaem Klepinger George Sites

Community Sale Set by Delphi Barn Manager

John Baer of Delphi Sales Barn announces a Friday January 20 community sale with a large stock expected to be listed for the hammer in the new year.

John Baer Delphi

Executor named for Christian Cripe will

Named executor Claude FE Cripe of Rossville gains probate of the late Christian Cripe with James O Obear acting as attorney for the estate.

Claude FE. Cripe Rossville Christian Cripe James O. Obear

Delphi State Bank Re Elects Officers

At the regular annual meeting of the Delphi State Bank stockholders the officers were re elected for the coming year. President Charles A Gay vice president J D Klepinger cashier Ed Smock assistant cashier Nellie Haughey directors Gay Klepinger Myron Ives William Campbell and E R Smock. The bank reports an excellent condition and a good year with no effect from statewide bank failures including Indianapolis Wild institutions.

Delphi State Bank Charles A. Gay J. D. Klepinger Ed Smock Nellie Haughey Myron Ives William Campbell E. R. Smock State Bank Indianapolis

Marriage Licenses Issued to Baird Brooks Doty Couples

Merton N. Baird a Pittsburg teacher wed Bethel Deleene Brooks a Delphi student. William Peters a Burrows laborer wed Goldie L. Lowe of Burrows. C. Clay Doty a Delphi student wed Naomi G. Davis of Flora.

Merton N. Baird Pittsburg Bethel Deleene Brooks Delphi William Peters Burrows Goldie L. Lowe C. Clay Doty Naomi G. Davis Flora

Miss Nina Lyon Named Laboratory Technician

Miss Nina Lyon has accepted a position as Laboratory Technician in the medical examiner's office of the National Insurance department of the grand lodge of the K of P at Indianapolis. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank B Lyon and is a registered nurse, well qualified for the role.

Nina Lyon National Insurance Department Grand Lodge of the K. of P Indianapolis Miss Lyon Frank B. Lyon

Young Couple Marries in Kokomo

Merton N. Baird youngest son of Mr and Mrs O S Baird of Pittsburg and Miss Bethel Brook were married Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Christian church in Kokomo Reverend Gerard officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Roy L Gilpin of Kokomo Bride is Delphi high school graduate and Muncie Normal alum The couple will live with the groom's parents in Pittsburg until settled

Merton N. Baird O. S. Baird Pittsburg Bethel Brook Christian Church Kokomo Gerard Roy L. Gilpin Baird Muncie Frank Brook Delphi High School

Relatives Travel to Chicago for Funeral of Mrs John Mallan

Mrs A D McCain and her son Charles Saxon left for Chicago after being summoned by relatives to attend the funeral of Mrs John Mallan. The 55 year old Colburn native, maiden name Miss May Rape, was well known and respected. she is survived by her husband.

A. D. McCain Charles M. Saxon Chicago John Mallan

Beadle Attends Indiana Democrats Conference

E. P. Beadle of The Citizen attended a Democrats conference at state headquarters in Indianapolis to plan the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association banquet in February. He is in talks with two prospective Washington speakers and will set the mid winter editors meeting date once a reply arrives.

E. P. Beadle the Citizen Indianapolis Indiana Democraic Editorial Association Beadle Washington

New Suits A. T. Bowen & Co. V. Amos Flora Foreclosure

The case lists A. T. Bowen & Co. as plaintiffs with a foreclosure action against Amos Flora and others. Boyd & Julien represent the plaintiff. Fresh fish and oysters are advertised at Hall's Market.

A. T. Bowen & Co Amos Flora Boyd & Julien

Kimble Case Delayed Again as Judge and Prosecutor Sicken

The Kimble murder trial in Rock Creek township is postponed to Monday due to illness of Judge Pollard and Prosecutor Ives. Testimony resumes with Lloyd Kimble denying allegations while wife Mrs. Kimble testifies about their marriage and timeline surrounding the August fire.

Judge Pollard Lloyd Kimble Ives Daniel Sink Jeanette Taylor Rock Creek Township Kimble Dan Sink Link John Baker Iew Chick Myers Sink Kimble Indiana State Farm A.C. Clauser Jesse Taylor Star State Links John Denton

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Gus Hall Riley Buttin’ In Rock Creek Professor Hall Wabash Legion Minstrel Claude Wickard Miss Bethel Brook Merton N. Baird Conference OF Indiana Democrats Pollard
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