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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
5
The son of Mr and Mrs Larry Wolever of Et Wayne was born Tuesday. Mrs Harry Arnold hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday evening for several friends.
Frank Bibbins and family of Indianapolis were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Bibbins. Wm Eikenberry and wife of Mexico visited with their son J. K. Eikenberry and family over Sunday. Harrison Rothenberger of Fort Wayne visited this week with his brother Levi Rothenberger and family.
Mrs Tom Miller of Los Angeles California is here for a months visit with Mr and Mrs Thomas McCormick.
Mrs Echols Webber of Chicago visited Delphi friends Wednesday to Sunday with Miss Genevive Ryan. Mrs Charles Haugh of Logansport and family stayed weekend with M H Deeter. J K Eikenberry and family visited sister A Wright in Indianapolis last week. George Vaughan and sons Charles and Harry called on parents at Yeoman Sunday. M A Ryan returned to Indianapolis Monday after visiting Mrs E P Honan in Rensselaer. Both ladies are well known in Delphi.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Woodruff and children occupy a cottage on the Tippecanoe River north of the Oakdale bridge for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Ed Downs and son are also staying there.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Studebaker of Indio paperls spent the weekend in Delphi. They will come August first to fix a month's stay in this county, after which they will go to Florida for residence.
Mrs Charles Best has returned from a month long visit with Mr and Mrs Lorimer Addams near Chicago and Mrs B B Mayhill and son Thomas left Monday for Winona Lake for a two week vacation. Mr and Mrs A Buchanan left Monday to visit the former's uncle Harvey Buchanan and family of Clinton.
Miss Bertha Bickell teacher at Washington school in South Bend visits aunt Mrs Edna Menaugh. Miss Grace Thurman of Arthur Illinois guests of Mr Harvey Elles. Frank Vaughan and family dine with sister Mrs Glenn Chadd. Hilda Bowen returns home from Boston after Wellsley College commencement.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mount of Oklahoma City welcomed a daughter born last week. Mrs. Mount was formerly Miss Bessy Higginbotham of this city.
Mr and Mrs Paul Quick and son will spend the remainder of the summer with the Luther McCain family at their cottage on the Tippecanoe river.
Mrs Barth Mitchell and Mrs Thompson of Logansport visited Miss Josephine Odell this Saturday. Mrs Stella Butler returns from Chicago and Mrs Hoan and daughter plan August visit. Gerald Bermouth begins as County Agent, leaving for Butler. he was formerly Amy Conn. Mary and Jessie McAfee and Dr Larry McAfee and children camping at Oakdale park along Tippecanoe river. Dr C C Crampton and son William holidaying in Indianapolis with J L Latham. Latham formerly Georgia Roach. A marriage license issued July 2 to Clarence Walter Knight and Clara Marie Pattingale, both of Deer Creek. Pearl Hanna returns from Detroit with nephew John Margowski for an extended visit. Omer Pettiner of Canada buys the Camden bakery and residence from Mrs Ralph Roll. Pettiner is brother of Mrs Rush McCarty of Flora. H. E. Ackerson reports a Washington trip and meeting with Coolidge at the White House. Mary Hall, California resident, visiting Delphi relatives Gus Hall and Martha. Mrs Harriet Cowdin Parker ill at home. to Mayo Bros hospital in Rochester next week. Dr Ernest Parker of Oxford visits the Cowdin home.
Mr and Mrs C O Julius returned from a brief visit with Mrs Julius sister in Warsaw. Their son Robert accompanied them on the trip and they visited Winona Lake where they heard the world’s greatest harpist on Monday evening.
Alvan Reser a noted Tippecanoe county historian died by self inflicted gunshot Sunday afternoon at his Lafayette home after months of poor health and threats to end his life. He leaves a widow and two sons. His last public address was at the Tippecanoe Battle Ground on Flag Day with Mrs Henry B Wilson and Miss Josephine Odell in attendance. Local notices also report golf club events and several family visits and funerals in the region, including services for Ernest Hanna and Newton Townsley in Burnettsville.
Mr and Mrs J M Gardner and daughter Roberta with Glenn Baughman motored to Chicago on Sunday.
The Four Times Four club gathered Tuesday evening in Mrs Walter’s home for a social meeting. Members shared plans for upcoming activities and discussed club projects and volunteering efforts.
Mr and Mrs Grim and Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart hosted the Pa's and Ma's club Wednesday evening at the Grimma home.
A joint installation of officers for the Adina Rebekah and Victoria lodges will take place Friday evening July 11 at the Adina Rebekah Hall. A picnic supper will be served.
The regular county meeting of Carroll County War Mothers will be held at the courthouse on July 10. The township meeting will also be held at this time. A good attendance is desired as there is important business to transact.
A. L. Hodgson of Muncie former Carroll County Agent traveled this week with the Purdue party. He wrote from Washington and Delphi where he visited Mt. Vernon. He assisted in ceremonies placing a wreath on the tomb of George Washington.
Fragmentary text names Carl Griffith Theo and Bradshaw with initials and titles suggests a note about elected officers announced on a Friday evening. Other legible lines reference a list of people and roles but details are obscured by OCR gaps.
The Pomona Grange of Radnor organized on Wednesday evening June 25 with over sixty charter members. Ira Fet terhoff was elected Master, Mrs Laura Jackson Bringhurst secretary, and Miss Eva Bates Radnor treasurer.
Members of the National and Foreign Missionary society at Rockfield Presbyterian met Thursday afternoon in the church for Flower Day. Baskets and vases of peonies roses and daisies adorned the Alter of Stewardship led by Mrs. Charles Clark. The Porto Rico and Philippines lesson was led by Mrs. P W Van Gundy Mrs. Hattie Stansel Mrs. Frank Sanderson and Mrs. John Kerlin presiding.
The Historical Society met Friday at the public library with Tippecanoe township in charge. Mrs. May Sibbitt chaired the program as Harry Arnold presented reminiscences of Pittsburg, Susie Dasher spoke on pioneers and Pittsburg business, and Lou Bunnell traced Tippecanoe township history. A song "The Hoosier Girl" was sung by three young ladies and an Indian song by Miss Buckley was performed by Mrs. Edith Sanderson. Benjamin Rush and his daughter Ella provided violin music. Crayon portraits by Harry Milroy depicted Richard Sibbitt, Cornelius Van der Volgen, and Dr. Angell.
Mrs. Alice Clemson Clayton of New Salem Ohio died after a year and a half illness in a Newark hospital. Funeral was held the previous Sunday at 2 30 with interment in New Salem. She was born in Pittsburg and moved to Ohio sixteen years ago after marriage. Her husband died four years ago and she leaves two brothers J W Clemson of Crawfordsville and Samuel Clemson of Pittsburg.
An old advertisement from D. L. Musselman and Son at the Ruffing Shop location offers 24/7 insurance counseling and disaster readiness. The copy urges customers to insure today, noting losses can occur in minutes and promising to discuss problems and provide guidance. Phone 279 is listed.
Jane arrived Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ulm. The birth adds a daughter to the Ulm family.
Miss Mary Walker arrived from Detroit Michigan on Friday for a short visit at her home here.
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