Choughts and Perry Richards Stories From The Past
A column recounts tales of Perry Richards of Copper Ontario who rose from shipyards to vice president of Congoleum, aided by honesty and wit. It contrasts his ascent with reflections on wealth and purpose, paired with anecdotes about a boy in a bun and a railroad axles helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Franklin
Nathaniel
Nazareth
Philip
Perry Richard
Perry Richards
Cliff
Ontario
Akron
Ohio
Goodrich Rubber Co
Hog Island
Penn
Philadelphia
Perry
Congoleum Company
Indiana
Bermuda
France
Ailsa Mellon
The
Treasury
Daisy Fitzhugh Ayres
Lazy Mike
Weary Rhodes
Gettysburg lingering in a Civil War memory tour
The writer details a Pennsylvania trip via Gettysburg and Chambersburg, recalling the Civil War battle site, Lincoln's address, and national cemetery. He notes monuments, roads, and the battlefield's transformation, praising veterans and Civil War history while sharing encounters with locals and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Maryland
Cumberland
Addison
Summit House
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
South
Davis
Lee
Washington
Grant
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Petersburg
Richmond
Concord
Lexington
Valley Forge
Newburg
Massachusetts
National Cemetery
Boys In Blue
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
Dr Biederwolf to Lead Cadle Tabernacle Indianapolis
Dr W E Biederwolf of Monticello the internationally known evangelist will head the Cadle Tabernacle in Indianapolis starting February 1. He plans to oversee the work long term while not preaching every Sunday, bringing in other ministers. Services run noon to about 9:30 with a 90 minute supper break, radio broadcasts of afternoon programs, and a 12 000 seat capacity at the Tabernacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Biederwolf
Monticello
Cadle Tabernacle
Indianapolis
Indiana high school tourney stays in Indianapolis finals
The Indiana High School Athletic Association will keep the state basketball finals in Indianapolis on March 19-20. A plan by secretary A H Trester to move the finals to another city and extend the tournament by a week drew mixed reaction but was not adopted. Officials defend Indianapolis as home of the greatest basketball show despite concerns about its length and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Penn
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ben Franklin
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Susquehanna Trail
Harrisburg
New England
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Harper’s Ferry
Shenandoah Valley
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Blue Ridge Range
Mt. Newman
Charles Everett
Indianapolis
Jim Ferris
Jim
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Board of Control
Anderson
Peaceesel
Notice to Contractors Carroll County Indiana Sealed Bids
The Carroll County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed proposals February 2 1926 at 2 00 pm for dipping about 15000 cubic yards of gravel from county pits. Bids per cubic yard with a $500 bid bond and non collusion affidavit required. Successful bidder to furnish bond and enter contract. Board may reject any bid. R E Davidson Auditor Geo M Smith County Attorney January 6 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Carroll County
Indiana
R. E. Davidson
Ind
Geo. M. Smith
Burlington School Adds Addition as Rapids Contract Let
Sealed bids are invited by Samuel S. Cleaver Trustee for Burlington School Township Carroll County Indiana for repairs and an addition to the grade and high school building. Separate bids for heating ventilation plumbing and electrical work with deposits. joint bids allowed. Estimated cost 45000. Plans from Trustee or Architects Working and Son Richmond Indiana. Reading on February 1 1926 at 11:00 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington School
Carroll County
Indiana
Burlington
Said Township
Samuel S. Cleaver
Samuel
Cleaver
Working & Son
Richmond
Amuel S. Cleaver
Burlington School Township
Ind
Robert F. Johnson
Andrew F. Bell
William Bronson
E. E. Pruitt & Jas. O. Obear
Y Attorneys
Delphi
Jefferson Township financial statement 1926
A detailed report of all moneys paid to Jefferson Township Carroll County for the year ending December 31 1926 with disbursements and balances. Includes numerous names such as Ward Holloway Merton Baird N. E. Flora Naomi Horn Doris Sanders and others, plus Bank of Yeoman notes and transfers. Also notices of final accounting in the Marion Goslee estate with a February 1 1926 examination date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Carroll County
John Winstonh
Kiger &Co
Ward Holloway
Merton. Baird
Lowell Halle
Citizen Times
Delphi. Journal
Same
Irvin’ Myers
Chas Grook
Visi
Vinexv
N. E. Flora
Naomi-Horn
Doris. Sanders
Soho
Chas Crook
James. Viney
Bank of Yeoman
Reiser & Hatton
Chas. Hargraves
W. B. Ireland
Benj. Stewart
L D. Viney
Citizens Nat. Bank
Bond
Lowell Book Co
C.R) Guttam
Bert Million
Will Allison
Harry Davis
Bert Allison
Lowell Harlem
Chas. Crook Same
Merton Baird
Newman Viney
Ireland
William Schock
Irvin Myers
Oron Reynolds
Harrison Roth
James Viney
Chas. Crook
SacScc
Austin
Naomi
Horn
Driv
Judson. Dilling
Ds Viney Janitor Cis
John Dimmitt
Birdie Marquis
Transportaion
Mount, & Son
Industrial Bock Co
Artie
Roy Gregg
R. Gilliam
William Coppick
Bee
Gee. Reynolds
Note
Ditch
Theodora Pratt
Chas-Roth
Ravel
Sisceelewes
Kiger & Co
A. Carmichael
Bonds
Wilbur Timmons
Keys
Geo. Hambridge
J. le Olson
Zimmerman Coal Co
Chalmer Peterson
Johnson
Lobar
Crook
Hack
Vines
Jane Sz Taos
Alonzo Curtis
Gravel
W.G. Million
Chas. Roth
Labor
Paul Berryman
Allen Tepicee
Trelanrt
Alka
Tao NA Naomi
Horni Srinc
Sames.c
Dorcas ‘Mills
Doris Sanders
Fred Sanders
Ei Stacey
Aaron Brewer
L. Ds Viney
Fan
Sicrate
John Gilkerson
Driv. Hack Space
Geoif Chadd
Jos Oe
Lettane
Chas. VanDer Volgen
iSice
C. Crone
Delphi Journal
Navaticineles
Delphi Lid. Co
Jan
Driv. Hack
Ees
Aes
Chas
Crooks
Ward
Holloway
Earl
Qwesite
Teach
Wheeler
Pub. Co
Overley
Aaron
Brewer
Orton Reynolds
Pat Graham
Sammie
Will Schock
Orville Goslee
Seenioet
Neo Gyee OE
L. de Viney
EltaBaum
Naomi Horn
Poreas Mills
Dimmitt
Mount.& Son
Oris Dimmitt
Orton. Reynolds
Akc
Olen Weese
L. D .Viney
S. E. Roth
Chas. Jones
W. B. Treland
Dorcas Mills
L. D. Viney
John Scott
Delphi Citizen
Monticello Lbr. & Coal Co
Judson Dilling
Vasarnt
Camden Cement Tile Co
Irvin. Myers
Allen
Medley
Jon
I. EO Briday
C.R. Gilliam
W. F. Marauies & Co
Will Robinson
D. Viney
Mack
Bo Hurtt
S. Austin
Naom
Sie Ea
B. Wilde Nee
Olka
Carmichad
Carmichael
Jefferson Ownship
Caroll County
Ee Een
Marion Goslee
Carroll Circuit Court
Bert A. Goslee
Marion A.goslee
Circuit Court
Delphi
Indiana
R. E H. Davidson
R. E. Davidson
State Department
Davidson
Ella Farrell
Jesse Roach
N. A. Carmichael
S. S. Austin
Irvin Myer
Oliver. Marquis
Bert Alison
Sap
Chas Roth
Geo
Hambridge
Mercs Baird
Amos Carter
H. L. Heath
Tahoe
N. EB. Lora
Teacng
H. D. Goble & Co
Ener
T. R. Woodburn
Zimmeran Coal Co
Joseph Turner
Powee
William Coppie
Irwin Myers
Ly D. Viney
Herbert Million
J. D. Viney
Ss. S. Austin
Naomi ‘Horn
Treland
John Diitt
The New Year Legal Loan Service Promise
A brief sales pitch offers loans from 10 to 200 dollars with a single monthly payment plan. It claims quick approval on your signature and security, home delivery of funds, and confidential dealings.
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Bright’s
Doan
A. M. Koontz
S. Wabash &J
Dean
Tion
Mary Chapman Andrews
Edward Everett
Mary Shipman. Andrews
Battle of
Watterloo
Waterloo
Gordon Meade
War Department
Center Square
United States
Congress
U. S. Battlefield Commission
DR. Biederwolf
Notics
Floyd J. Julien
Boyd & Julien, Attys
Admr
Celine
Franklin Street
Court House
Cowdins
Wolever’s
A. W. Wolever
Tolza
Walter Gochenour
Breining & Wilson
Delphi, Ind
L. J. W. Breining
Rus Wilson
L. H. Smith
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