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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1926
Page
1
A compact collection of wry observations on life, work, politics, manners, and society. The notes lampoon modern frocks, farming, honesty, voting, gossips, and daily routines with sharp humor and pointed asides.
The Wagoner arch repair went to Clark and Minnix for 1040 dollars. The Allen bridge in Carrollton township was awarded to Clark & Minnix for 638 dollars. Goslee road in Jefferson township awarded to Clark & Minnix for 37630 dollars. Ritchey road in Clay township awarded to Jesse Smith for 11490 dollars. Notices ordered for coal purchases at the August term. Viewers appointed for Noah Flora road in Democrat township. Bids for Carrollton bridge and Charles Dietz road in Washington township to be opened July 27. Bids for Otway Sterling road Jackson township Vern Wason road Democrat township and Robert Blickenstaff road Madison township to be opened August 8.
A collection of pithy quips and social jests reflecting mid century culture and manners. The snippets parody crime media fashion greed and etiquette with humor and sharp social commentary.
A $25,000 damages suit has been filed in Carroll circuit court by Pollard Cartwright Wason for Mrs. Roy Gardner wife of the Carroll County recorder. She alleges permanent injuries from a April 22 1926 Delphi South Summit street crash that left her with a fractured vertebrae and lasting disability. Gardner heads the American Legion Auxiliary unit and is mother to a young son.
Insolvency of the Etmery C Warner estate and final reports in the Eli C Beard estate were filed. Inheritance taxes were fixed for Rebecca F Snyder and Mary A Nipple estates. The Jennie Landis will admitted to probate. Guardianship and quit claim actions involving Elmira C Woods and William B Kearns were ordered. Administrators Martin M Baum and John Hamling faced real estate sales and railroad settlement. Various cases were dismissed or set for trial, including Sylvester Barnard vs Egre Clauser and State of Indiana vs Ross Alberts. Judgments awarded, title quieted, and attorney fees ordered in several actions. A receiver was directed to sell Philip Amick estate real estate at public auction on Sept 8, 1926.
A Wheat Pool gathering convened at New Hope School in Madison Township. E C Foust of the State Farm Bureau explained two years of Pool operation and outlined the plan for the coming year. Claude Ms Record Medaryville named salesman and Wm H Settle as sales manager. A unanimous resolution supported cooperative marketing and noted the Pool’s solid start.
After a nine day illness Emery Quinn prominent farmer near Bringhurst died at 12 30 Friday morning in St Joseph hospital Logansport where he underwent an appendicitis operation on June 23 He was returned home for funeral services at Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren last Sunday conducted by Prof Kentner of North Manchester Interment followed in Roxville cemetery.
Miss Agnes Carter and Bartley Boone wed at 6 30 Saturday evening with Rev J W Mavity officiating at his Noblesville home. The bride wore gray crepe with rose trimmings. They plan a motor trip to southern Indiana and Kentucky and will reside at 413 Superior Street. Boone works for the Howard County Auto Company.
A committee chaired by Mrs. George Cartwright plans an elaborate program for next Wednesday night at the Cliff Dwellers picnic on the lawn of Mrs. Josephine Ives. The annual event brings together residents of South Delphi.
Carroll County Agent Harry Ackerson attended a meeting in Indianapolis with all county agents statewide. The gathering, invited by the State Board of Agriculture, discussed plans to increase attendance at the State Fair. The board sent out bright yellow auto plates bearing State Fair 1926 in black.
The Deer Creek Township Home Economics Club held an all day meeting at Delphi City Park on Thursday. Roll call featured favorite salad recipes. Program committee included Oth el Hunter Eldorado Holmes Opal Hawley Mrs Mort Hefner Louise Heiland and Mrs William Hawley.
Mrs. John Mount Mrs Haughey Mount Mrs Roy Nelson Mrs Yanus Wells and Mrs William Corns of the Delphi Christian church attended a Monticello Ladies Aid picnic at Monticello park on Thursday afternoon.
Local construction expands as Methodist church pours concrete and alleys are renewed. Canning and Boyd Martin Boat factories stay busy with orders while new streets and lights install labor locally, boosting prosperity and wealth for the wider region.
Mr and Mrs Henry B Wilson of The Delphi Citizen will take a motor trip starting July 15 visiting Cleveland Buffalo Montreal Quebec Ottawa St Lawrence River New Brunswick Maine Bar Harbor and Maine resorts. They return August 1 with Theo Orr Edna Trawin Edwin McGuire Chester Lesh directing office and editorship in their absence.
Friends in Des Moines Iowa and Delphi residents tuned in last evening to the broadcast on WHO at eight o’clock Friday night and enjoyed the program together.
Mr and Mrs Chas Grindle and Miss Carrie Palmer of Wabash along with Mrs Chas Philphy of Frankfort were guests over the Fourth at the home of Mr and Mrs James DeLong.
Water rents for metered and flat rates must be paid on or before the end of July to avoid penalties. ALMAR R. ARNOLD serves as Water Agent.
The quiet ceremony took place July 5 at St Marks Episcopal in Minneapolis. Miss Madge Kitchin, daughter of Mrs. E. E. Kitchen, became Mrs Dwight L. Lesh, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lesh of Burrows Indiana. The Rt Rev Frank B MacElwain officiated with Miss Gladys Kitchen and Harry Kitchen as attendants. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home before the couple departed on a midwest motor trip.
Mrs Louise Peterson Coble widow of Daniel H. Coble died July 5 at her daughter’s home east of Delphi. Born January 18 1852 in Sweden she emigrated as a child and married in 1870. She leaves three children Roy Coble Felix Million and Mrs John Galloway seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment at Hickory Grove after funeral at Hickory Grove church led by Rev R B Kern.
The Delphi school building plan stalls as patrons question practical requirements. The Monday meeting covered routine business and a postponement of a joint session with the city council due to illness, with a next week tentative date. The piece mixes humor and civic concern about school space, teachers, and housing needs.
Delphi boats built by Boyd Martin and powered by Johnson Motors won two Louisville races last week. A 10 foot plane with 234 HP led a 24 mile international race by three quarters of a mile, and a 10 foot boat with 6 HP Johnson Motor led a national contest after a 25 foot start, finishing 1000 feet ahead. Local manager F. C. Martin notes the wins boost factory business despite order backlogs.
Wheat cutting has been the principal occupation in this county for a week. Reports show a good crop and above average yield, though prices are unsatisfactory. Oats headed out, corn delayed but holding up under dry weather. A shower arrived Thursday evening near Delphi. The Case farm fields, now Lorenz Grimm’s, reflect one of the best corn fields in the area. All crops, including wheat oats hay and corn, are satisfactory pending market prospects.
By unanimous agreement the members of the Delphi Bar will observe Thursdays of each week during July and August 1926 as holidays and will stay away from offices. Only in urgent cases by appointment may this rule be violated. Delphi Ind. July 2 1926.
Mr and Mrs Charles Buckley entertained at a farewell dinner yesterday in honor of Harry Helser and his son Harry Jr of Kansas who have been visiting Carroll county relatives. The Helsers plan to travel home via the Ozark Mountains after spending about a week in the area. The Delphi Citizen costs $1.50 yearly.
E A Gannon from the Purdue Dairy Department with County Agent H E Ackerson will visit several Jersey Calf Club members on July 12 to discuss club activities and cattle management.
Jefferson Township Girls Club Meeting July 15. Adams Township event invites members for a summer gathering and activities. Jefferson Township participants invited to join a similar meet. Local notices encourage attendance and provide location details.
Lester Dickinson praises a ten acre Alfalfa field that yielded seventeen big loads this year. He attributes success to tiling lime soil inoculated Grimm seed and careful management over four years. He plans to start another patch to ensure steady supply of feed.
Carroll County farmers toured Purdue under E. E. Stephens of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. He cited three impressions from Wilson Crops Experiment Farm: strong Red Clover stands after light winter manure on wheat. clover sown on wheat in February. Indiana seed clover outperforming foreign varieties. The report continues on page two.
Asked to recite a Bible verse a Western girl shares gossip about two women I admire and two others who will ask why you did it. Mrs Katherine McReynolds Morrison, formerly Delphi, educated here and abroad, taught in Washington, D C, married Congressman Martin A Morrison and organized The Washington Pianists Club.
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