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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

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Local Manufacturers Eye Delphi Paper Mill Plant

Hines and Todd Manufacturing explored converting the Delphi paper mill into a corn stalk pressed board plant with the Chamber of Commerce. The deal hinges on price terms for stalks and farm supply arrangements, with potential rail shipping advantages and regional corn acreage. Associations set dates and committees for Delphi events and county fair planning as part of the discussions.

Hines & Todd Manufacturing Company Delphi Chamber of Commerce Hines & Todd Wabash Monon Carroll County Charles Cartwright Boyd- Martin Robert Eckhart John Mount Harry Reed George Lyons Harry Roach L. S. Smith James Clifford John Hamling

Delphi Wagon Works Runs At Full Capacity For Summer

The Delphi Wagon Works reports unprecedented business this summer with all plant space used. Mayflower Transit of Indianapolis builds its seventh body at the plant, drawing attention for its size. Main work is school transfer bodies with repair jobs continuing into September or when school resumes. Robert and Howard Bradshaw travel to submit estimates and secure rebuilding contracts.

Delphi Wagon Works W. H. Bradshaw Mayfloor Transit Company Indianapolis Bradshaw Robert Howard Bradshaw Delphi

Marriage Licenses Incomplete Names Reported

A brief marriage license notice lists Meredith L. Larimore a farmer and Mary Alice Kleckner with fragmentary details, indicating a license issuance.

Meredith L. Larimore Seeien Mary Alice’ Kleckener

Equalization Board to Wind Up After 30 Day Session

The Carroll County Equalization Board will adjourn after a thirty day session in the county commissioners' court room next Saturday. They reviewed several matters including an arbitrary assessment of Indiana Boarder and Filler Co personal property and a raised tax figure for 1927. The five members, most Democrats, travel to inspect contested land while awaiting state tax board action on appeals.

Carroll County Equalization Board County Commissioners Indiana Boardh and Filler Company William Ashby State Tax Board J. L. Whiteman Virgil Schock Frank P.skuski Monroe Township George Peterson Adams Township Circuit Court Peterson Schock

Delphi Golfers Triumph Over Frankfort and West Lafayette

Delphi Country Club members beat Frankfort and West Lafayette in two league golf matches. Wood led with 87 against Frankfort, Carey followed at 92, while Ulm shot 89 and Wood 90 in the Sunday win over West Lafayette. Next they travel to Rensselaer, with Walcott visiting Delphi on July 10.

Delphi Country Club West Lafayette Frankfort Delphi Charles Wood John Carney Leo Ulm Mr. Wood Rensselaer Walcott

Record of June Hunting and Fishing Licenses in County Clerk Office

County clerk records show 107 resident hunting and fishing licenses issued in June up to Wednesday evening with three days left before a two day holiday. This surpasses June 1926 when 82 licenses were issued. The rise is linked to a new law requiring women to obtain licenses, with two non resident licenses issued so far at $2.25 for residents.

Floyd Julien

Correction on School Suit Counsel Roles

The Citizen corrects a previous report naming James O. Obear as counsel for plaintiffs. He is not with the plaintiffs but is of counsel for the defense, the school trustees and Mr. and Mrs. (names unread).

Citizen James 0. Obear Obear

Wilsons Visit Canyon and Coast in 1927 Trip Card

Mindwell Crampton Wilson discusses a cross country journey in June 1927 from Long Beach to Hollywood Sequoia National Park and Yosemite. She mentions meetings with former Carroll County residents and friends in Riverside Santa Ana Fresno and Corcoran. The letter recalls mission visits Balboa Park and an open air organ recital and notes the small world feeling as Indiana license plates were recognized.

Long Beach Ocean Front San Gabriel Germany St. Cecelia Chapel Mission Inn Riverside Tra Landis Winslow, Ariz Kathleen Kerlin’s Cou Mount Rubidouxg Landis Joseph Taylor Glendale Mary Alice Dod Bert Eldridge Will Dodge Margaret Miss Dodge Noah Mayhill Hildred Santa Ana Imperial Valley Will Dixon Ethel Dietrich Dixon Carroll County Hollywoo Cataline Island Balboa Park San Diego el Captain Yosemite W. B. Wason Chuck Hollywood Sequoia National Park Grand Canyon Sequoia Deer Creek Indiana C. C. Slaybaugh Tom Smith Corcoran Calif Paul Hoshaw Los Angeles Paul Loyal Delphi

New State Fish Law Provisions For Fishermen

The new fish law sets license dates and eligibility terms. Licenses issued now expire December 31, 1927 with prior licenses valid for one year from issue. residents may fish in their county without a license and in adjoining counties only with one. under eighteen may fish free. wives of licensed residents must hold a license to fish outside their county. veterans receive permits from the circuit court clerk if bona fide county residents.

Flora Commission assets to be sold by receiver

John L. Hanna of Hanna and Hall, serving as receiver for the Flora Commission company, will privately sell the firm's real estate and personal property on Friday July 15 by court order from Judge Edward E. Pruitt. About 15 000 in claims are on record, and receipts from the sale are not expected to cover all obligations.

John L. Hanna Hanna & Hall Flora Commission Company Edward E. Pruitt Hanna Circuit Court Commission Company Flora Loan & Trust Company Bright National Bank of Flora John Hughes Flora Jasper County

Gravel Road Bonds Bring Premiums in Three Townships

County Treasurer William Ashby sold three sets of gravel road bonds for Rock Creek Jackson and Democrat townships. Plank road bonds in Jackson township brought $12,000 with a premium of $325.50 paid by purchaser William H. Bradshaw. Noah Flore road bonds in Democrat township totaled 400 with a premium of $114.50. All bonds carry 4.5 percent interest and are non taxable.

William Ashby Rock Creek Jackson Democrat Township William H. Bradshaw Jackson Township Bradshaw Noah Flore

Miss Minnie Kern Dies in Delphi at 52

Miss Minnie Kern aged 52 died suddenly at her Delphi home last Friday morning after an acute indigestion attack. A lifelong resident she had a large circle of friends and is survived by her brother Edward Kern who shared her home. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and funeral services were held Monday at 9 at the church, Rev. C. J. Reed officiating, burial at Catacometarta Mtn.

Minnie Kern Delphi

Young couple wed in Peru home ceremony

Miss Minnie Redding married Glen G. Haines at the bride’s parents home in Peru in a Sunday noon ceremony. Attendants included Mrs. For rest Jolly and Mr. Jol ly of Crawfordsville. Music by the Lane sisters and violinist Helen Lane. They will reside in Peru after a wedding trip to Quincy, Illinois.

Minnie Redding Glen G. Haines Willard Redding Peru S. D. Huff The Baptist Church Forrest Jolly Mr. Jolly Crawfordsville Edith Lane Winona Ruth Irelan Charles Martin Indianapolis Carroll County John Sayers John. Viango E. H. Dame Claude Chissom Aline Delphi Willard Lane Camden Raymond Dillman Bringhurst

Architects and committee review Delphi armory plans

Indianapolis designers Charles Brossman and George Fetter outlined armory and community building plans to Delphi officials. The committee deemed costs too high and ordered revised blueprints with a Friday inspection promised. A state surrender to funds by October 1 aims to start work near month’s end before winter.

Charles Brossman George Fetters Indianapolis Delphi Main Union Streets Garfield Shaffer B. F. Ulm A. H. Brewer E. W. Bowen State House Kershner

Crop Prospects Improve in Carroll County

Carroll County farmers report corn planted and emerging while hay cutting begins. Weather of the past ten days and ninety day seed corn boost expectations for a fair crop. Oats look poorer with yellowing fields. warm weather needed to finish grain. Wheat harvest expected around July 4 as farmers plan harvest and corn cultivation.

Carroll County

Sale of Seventy Five Cattle at Delphi Sales Barn Saturday

Shumaker and Grubb announce a sale of seventy five head of young cattle at the Delphi Sales Barn next Saturday. The offering includes fifty stock heifers and twenty five dairy heifers in a strong barn lot. Attendance is expected. Mrs Ida Shawhan and John Rice auction two seats of household goods at 12:30 preceding the cattle sale. Hoshaw Bros. are the auctioneers.

Shumaker & Grubb Delphi Ida Shawhan John Rice Hoshaw Bros

Four Year Old Child Dies Near Clymers

Mary Lou Gardner four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Gardner died near Clymers at 2 o clock Monday morning after a three month illness with complications from a severe illness Her parents and two sisters survive Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 2 pm led by Rev Stukenberg of Camden Lutheran Church Burial was in Camden Cemetery

Mary Lou Lewis Gardner Clymers Stukenberg Camden Lutheran Church Camden Cemetery

Freeman Snoeberger and Robert Sieber vs McKinley damages

Hanna Hall represents the plaintiff in a civil action against David McKinley seeking damages. The case appears in a local docket listing with attorney presence for the plaintiff.

Freeman Snoeberger Robert Sieber David McKinley Hanna & Hall Sara R. Linton Francis Stephen Albert D. Obear George M. Smith William J. Imler Almeada J. Imler Plaintiff

Infant Smith dies after measles illness

Five month old Phyllis Jean Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Smith died Wednesday morning at her grandmother Mrs Fannie Smiths home. Funeral services set for 4 pm at W C Smith residence with Rev B M Martinson officiating. Burial in Pittsburg cemetery.

Smith Phyllis Jean Donald Smith Fannie Smith W. C. Smith Rev. B. M. Martinson Pittsburg

Delphi City Property Sale Notice

Notice announces the city of Delphi will dispose of buildings on lots set for a new Co Building and related developments. disposal will proceed under applicable procedures.

City of Delphi

St Joseph Boys Triumph Over St Ann 6 to 3

The St Joseph baseball squad defeated St Ann 6 to 3 at Haugh field on Sunday, reversing a prior loss. Crosby and Schlang and Hobaugh starred for St Joseph with Skinner Peace and Cavanaugh catching for St Ann as crowds watched a well played game.

St. Joseph’s St. Ann Haugh Field Lafayette St. Ann’s Huskies Crosby

McCray Bull Richard Fairfax Sells for 92 in Sioux City Market

The Hereford bull Richard Fairfax, once property of former Governor Warren T. McCray, sold for 92 in the Sioux City market. The dispatch notes this recalls a prior sale where the same bull brought 50 000, highlighting the dramatic price drop from the earlier record.

Richard Fairfax Warren T. McCray Sioux City Careus

Banking Houses Win Their Point In Court Case

The State Bank of Burnettsville and A. T. Bowen & Co. won key findings in a complex receivership dispute involving Philip Amick who assigned his assets to Milton Timmons. Special master James O. Obear recommended paying $3214.45 and distributing $5478.65 held by the clerk, with orders to repay costs, Bowen, and Burnettsville, while the final disposition rests with Judge Carr at September term. Attorneys from William C. Smith, Clarence Coger, Boyd & Julien, Hanna & Hall, and Pollard, Cartwright & Wasson represented the parties.

Philip Amick Carroll White Milton Timmons Idaville State Bank of Burnettsville Amick Timmons State Bank of Tdaville Fred S. Case Roland C. Foland Foland Bank of Burnettsville A. T. Bowen Carr James O. Obear Obear A. T. Bowen & Co Bank of William C. Smith Clarence Cowger City Monticello Boyd & Julien Hanna & Hall and Pollard, Cartwright & Wasson

Busy Day in Court House Next Tuesday

Next Tuesday promises a busy day as the July session of the board of county commissioners will be held. The city council meets in a special session to consider appropriations while the educational board discusses school matters after a noon dinner hosted by Attendance Officer Sheppard. The commissioners moved the meeting date because the Fourth of July fell on the regular session date.

Court House Board of County Commissioners Educational Board Sheppard

Band Concert Draws Large City Crowd

A city band concert attracted a large audience last Thursday night. If weather remains favorable, tonight’s crowd is expected to beat this season’s record as dancing is planned as a feature.

Standard Oil Station Under New Management in Delphi

D H Bloyd of Delphi succeeds Glen H Miller as manager of the Standard Oil filling station at Washington and Madison streets. Miller returns to Battle Ground. Bloyd has improved the station and stocked soft drinks ice cream and other motorist needs, with his wide acquaintance expected to boost business.

D.H. Bloyd Delphi Glen H. Miller Standard Oil Washington and Madison Streets Miller Battle Ground Bloyd Ae Large

Infant dies in Camden amid illness at home

A two-year-old boy named Gordon Wagétier died at the family residence in Camden after several days of illness. The Wagétier family, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Renlées Wagétier, reported the child had been ill for a period before his passing.

Camden Gordon Renlées Wagétier Camd

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