Old Hillbilly Reunion and Indiana University Memories
A local column recalls the Henry B. Wilson Sr. family 84th reunion at the Margaret Hayes Wilson farm and notes visitors from Indianapolis. The piece also fondly mentions Harry Groll Newton, Edward Oscar Grimm, and IU Glee Club history with references to campus figures and events from 1904 05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Henry B. Wilson Sr
Joann Stevens
Hanover College
Northwestern University
Phillip
Rhinelander
Wisconsin
Joann
Glacier National Park
Indianapolis
Oscar
Harry Groll Newton
Austin
Texas
Harry
Indiana University Glee Club
Lucius Matlachiatt
Howard Dean Chapel
Glee Club
Edward Oscar Grimm
Henry B
Stacey’s Corner
St. Mary’s
University
Autograph Album Ties Delphi to 1880s Indiana Roots
A dated letter from Dr. Harry G. Newton of Austin Texas discusses an autograph album once owned by Sallie Reed and fostered in Delphi during the 1880s. The note lists Delphi memories and dozens of signatures from relatives and friends, plus a Father’s Day quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Harry G. Newton
Lake Austin Blvd
Austin 3
Texas
Mindwell
Henry B
Sallie
Sarah Reed
Delphi
Birdie Cox
Indiana
Vincennes High School
Rotary
N. J. Howe
Addie Wood
Lillie Robinson
Etta Vail
L. D. Boyd
Carrie O. Robinson
Winnie Cox
L. McMahan
Annie Hiner
Annie
Bessie Cox
Maxwell seeks divorce and custody in Carroll court
Everett Maxwell files for divorce from Betty L. Maxwell in Carroll circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They married January 29 1950 and separated June 5 1961. He seeks custody of three minor children and title and possession of a mobile home. Briggs and Briggs represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Maxwell
Carroll Circuit Court
Betty L. Maxwell
Briggs and
Briggs
History of Delphi Post Office and its early growth
The Delphi post office began as Deer Creek in 1828 with Abner Robinson as first postmaster. Through the years it moved locations across Main Street and Union, served by canal packets and later by rail and road mail routes, with a detailed list of postmasters from 1828 to 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Crawfordsville
Wabash River
Congress
Deer Creek
Delphi
Abner Robinson
Henry
Mortonville
Jobe B. Elldridge
Logansport
Lafayette
Indiana
James Harvey Stewart
Washington
Frankfort
Monticello
Michigan City
Vigus
Public Square
Postoffice
Main Street
Bowen Corner
Givens and Jackson’s
Carroll Telephone
Main
Union Streets
Bowen Bank
Rinehart
Holt and Sterling
Murphey and Company
Orr’s Drug Store
East Main Street
South Washington Street
Joseph T. Ives
Federal Building
Gamble
Federal
National Archives
Washington, D. C
Joseph Dunham
Daniel F. VanDeVenter
James H. Stewart
William Simpson
John Phelps
Samuel D. Gresham
Bernard F. Schermerhorn
John S. Case
Elliott E. Barnard
Robert J. Hay
Sell S. Doty
Morton Hefner
Burr S. Balser
William Ashba
Walter Popejoy
Stone Family Reunion Draws 54 Attendees in Bristol
Mr and Mrs Lee Stone spent the weekend in Bristol for a reunion of Mr Stone’s children and his brothers and their families. Fifty four were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lee Stone
Bristol
Mr. Stone
Shirar Estate Objections Filed in Mary Shirar Will Probate
Objections to the probate of Mary Molly Shirar's will have been filed by Maude S. McNeil and Mabel C. Holmes. Special letters of administration were issued to McNeil and Holmes, with bonds of $85,000. The petition notes real estate valued at $60,000 and personal property at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Molly) Shirar
Maude S. McNeil
Mabel C. Holmes
Bishop and
Bishop
Downham Estate Probate Grant to Heirs Details
The will of Bessie B. Downham admitted to probate on testimony of George Obear. Debts paid, $200 to Harry Albert Lenon, remainder to nephew Vernie D. Wallace. Estate valued at $15,000 real estate and $1,000 personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie B. Downham
George Obear
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Kindness
We thank all for expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness extended during the illness and death of our loved ones. Fred C. Martin and John E. Snoeberger family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Martin
John E. Snoeberger
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Franklin Delphi
Myron J. Johnson
Arthur M. McDowell
Greater Weeklies of
America
Boyd
Kate Wilson
Joe Marsh
Smiley Roberts
Curly Rice
Skinny Wheeler
Smiley
United States
Aseoeia
Service Company
Fai
Addie A. Vail
Ben F. Robison
W. B. Wason
Grace E. Moore
Sally
Grace
Delph
Roscoe Martin
Home Hospital
Jean Christopher
Battle Ground School
George McCain
Methodist Church
Marla Yates
Margaret Odell
Alice Odell
Mollie Sheldon
Grace Youngberg
Shelley Pastor
Brenda Davis
Connie Baer
Marilyn Kent
John Orr
Mary Ackerman
Karen Kremer
Becky Smith
Lucinda Mears
Rosa Smith
Donna Smith
Vicky Zehring
Mark Smith
Judy Stone
Diana Keller
Ellen Rhine
Mary Davis
Marsha Hunt
Virginia Davis
Mrs. Earl Clawson
Larson Marine Sales & Service
Evinrude
Sandy Beach
Lake Freeman
Unico 241
Unico 1714
Ant
Unico
Unico 261
Farm Bureau
Cid Bureau
Shirar Estate
Downham
THE
Rossville Auction Exchange
D.S.T
Sash Stederal Savings and Cihestes Association of Delphi
South Union St
Delph.i, Indiana
Firestone
Speedway
Overain
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