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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1926
Page
1
A collection of wry observations and aphorisms on manners, marriage, work, aging, and society. The grab bag of lines mixes humor with eccentric turns of phrase about horses, baths, birthdays, and everyday folly, reflecting a locally flavored miscellany voice.
Dr. W. F. Sharrer, retired physician and Delphi elder, died at his home Saturday at 11:30. He was 84, had a long local practice, retired about 20 years ago, and survived by his daughter Ella and son Dr. Harry E. B. Sharrer of Hammond. Funeral Monday at 8:30 from the Presbyterian church with Rev. Dale LeCount officiating. Burial in Masonic cemetery.
Walter Fiske Sharrer born March 8 1842 at Mt Union Penn died July 16 1926 aged 84 4 14 was the first white child born in Mt Union He married Catherine E Moore January 31 1866 and had five children Bertha Ella and Harry Edgar survivors include sister Tillie Horton Everett Pa brother D John C Sharrer Francesville Ind A Jefferson Medical College graduate 1867 he practiced 59 years a Civil War veteran who reenlisted twice and never missed a reunion He was an elder at Delphi Presbyterian Church since 1923 and quoted Browning on aging May ceremonies in Hammond marked his last public observances preserved in verse.
Abraham Eikenberry, 77, died at his Flora home at 8 p.m. Monday after a long illness. Survived by his widow and son Elmer, who lives at the family home. He was a member of the local community.
Mrs. Melissa Hinshaw died Friday night at her Pittsburg home after heart trouble. She was 67 and preceded in death by family members. Her survivors include children and grandchildren, with funeral details pending.
The fragmented notice records the burial of Martha Sulien at Greens Fellows Home funeral in Delphi Me. It mentions H Julien and a Tuesday ceremony, but many details are missing.
A large turnout from Delphi Country Club and families attended the picnic at the golf grounds on Tuesday evening. The organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Cloyd Kerlin and others. A membership drive with a goal of 125 members was approved, plus a box supper on July 30 and a cooperative dinner on August 8 with Attica Country Club.
Mrs Charles Alberts hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for the Community Club and friends at her home. Prizes went to Mrs George Murphy and Mrs Emerson Johns. A two course luncheon followed a floral centered display with pea nut dolls for place cards. Next meeting set with Mrs Newell Cox.
The Rockfield Presbyterian church identifies six missionary organizations under its umbrella, notably the National and Foreign Young Women’s Missionary Society, among others, reflecting a broad outreach effort.
Readable lines identify members of the Young Mar freshments group with uncertain details and missing context. The fragment confirms the organization but provides no clear names or events to anchor a full summary.
Principal Stuart of Indianapolis Technical High School will speak on education at the Carroll County institute. Mrs Lena Todd, formerly of Flora now Albuquerque New Mexico, will conduct music after a New York summer course. The event opens Saturday September 4 with pupils receiving book lists.
A complaint filed by Chalmer Bolinger of Bringhurst was brought before Justice Wilkins on July 22 and found John Dudley to be a person of unsound mind.
Dr. R. C. Julien, longtime state veterinarian since 1921, submitted his resignation to the livestock sanitary board on Saturday. His surprise departure comes after a noted tenure including advances in tuberculosis eradication in Indiana livestock.
Miss Wilson formerly of Delphi, daughter of Silas Wilson, marries Mr Hall who works as a inspector at a Van Camp factory in North Vernon. The couple will reside in North Vernon after the ceremony.
A special meeting of the Education and Publicity Committee and township directors of the Carroll County Tuberculosis Association will take place Tuesday July 27 at 1 PM at the home of Mrs. James P. Wason. Committee members include Rev. Cutler Mrs. J. H. Steckle Flora and H E Ackerson.
Russell Sparks returns from Los Angeles California where he has been employed for some time Charles Reppert back in South Bend after ten days vacation at his home near Delphi Miss Ruth Irelan visits with Miss Minnie Redding at Peru Mrs Myrtle Hall Johnson and husband of Detroit Michigan spend weekend with friends and relatives Mrs Sarah Bowman of Decatur visits son Walter Bowman and family One family reunion and ten picnic parties at the park last Sunday Lane family reunion attended by Charles Lane and wife of Lafayette Rev R B Kern of the local M E church will preach at Battle Ground Sunday evening at 730 G O P Bridge club hosts at Mrs Cloyd Kerlin home Monday afternoon Miss Sadie Keever returns from Indianapolis after two weeks with relatives Leo Ulm family and Lee Sh after two weeks at Sleepy Hollow Tippecanoe G H Walters hires Hudson Hawkins Kokomo to install hot water heating system
Mrs Josephine Ives entertained a group of friends Monday afternoon with bridge to honor Miss Helen Prettyman of Champaign Illinois. At Sunday evening the Southside male quartet will perform a music selection at the Union meeting in the Christian church.
Mrs G W Julien of this city and Mrs Charles Thompson of Pittsburg accompany Mrs J R Starks and her daughter to Gary Monday. ary Society held the July meeting at Miss Nellie Haughey's home Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Russell Williamson and family of San Antonio Texas will come to Delphi August 1 for a visit with Mrs Williamson s mother Mrs Carrie Jones Mrs C W Montgomery has returned home in Carroll county after ten days in Cass county hospital with blood poisoning in her hand
Willard Redding and his Peru family attended the Lane reunion here Sunday with Mrs Redding visiting relatives and friends for a few days.
Charles Payne and his Detroit wife Mrs. Albert Young of Logansport visited this week with Mr. Calvert, sharing time and conversation in the community.
The State Federation of Clubs promotes a Student Loan Fund to aid Indian a women. Money placed in trust at an Indiana College funds loans to needy junior or senior girls with 3 percent interest, rising to 7 percent if unpaid. Repayments are loaned again to continue the fund as a memorial to Indiana education. Carroll County clubs urge donations toward a $50 minimum to name the fund and select the college.
The Indo Federation President will address a big meeting at a school building in Monon on Tuesday evening July 27 at 7 45 o clock. The event aims to improve opportunities and hear “Fighting Bill.”
G Emory Fulks of Monticello and Opal B Raider of Jefferson township Carroll County received a marriage license on July 20. The pairing marks a local union in Carroll County with two residents listed as applicants.
Nettie L. Gill sues Frank T. Gill for divorce. Proceedings filed by her attorneys Hanna and Hall.
The report notes a denial due to a law requiring licenses to be issued in the county of the bride’s residence. Readers speculate that couples may seek issuance in Tippecanoe County where they might have better luck.
George Ade muses on vacations as a break from routine in a column last week. Mary from Arcata California writes about her trip to Port Oregon and signs as Dear old Scout.
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