Million Announces Joint Democratic Senator Candidacy
Walter G Million known as Gib announces for joint Senator on the Democratic ticket representing Carroll Clinton and White counties. A farmer from Jefferson township he has served two terms as county commissioner and led local Farm Bureau and cooperative groups. He cites a large local following and six children with strong educational ties to Purdue Illinois Butler and Muncie Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Million
Carroll
White
Clinton
Mil
Jefferson Township
Carroll ‘County
Purdue University
University of Illinois
Butler
Muncie Normal
Sophmore
Monhithello High School
Million
General Assembly
Delphi Wins Basketball Tournament and Announces Prosecuting Attorney
The report covers Delphi as hosts of a basketball tournament with Delphi defeating Flora 34 to 25 and advancing to Marion for the regional. It also details John H. Hamling Jr’s bid for Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney, highlighting his background, brief service, education at Notre Dame, and support from Democratic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
John H. Hamling, Jr
Oece
Seventy-fourth Judicial Circuit
Wah
Carroll County
Hamling
Clifford Grocery
Mr. Hamling
Delphi
Notre Dame University
South Bend
John Rothrock
White County
General Assembly
Hamiing
Fira
Marion
Gas City
Sharpesville
Flora
Gripe
Moore
Perrigo
Crosby
Two Democrats Enter Race for County Treasurer Post
Raseal F Wagoner of Jackson township and Erwin M Flora of Democrat township announce candidacies to succeed William H Ashba as county treasurer. Wagoner, a farmer and stock raiser born in Carrollton, touts honesty and thoroughness. Flora, also a farmer, served as township trustee and advisory board member and is married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raseal F. Wagoner
William H. Ashba
Mr. Wagoner
Jackson Township
Carrollton
Camden
Wagoner
Erwin M. Flora
Democrat
Flora
Mr. Flora
Carroll County
Bringhurst
John Stewart McClellan Dies in Illinois
John Stewart McClellan died February 28 at his Champaign home after 49 years there. Born in Delphi, he was survived by wife Ida May Bean, sister Mrs Julia Replogle of Champaign, niece Mrs Raeburn Roff of Los Angeles, and nephew Carl M. Replogle of Chicago. Funeral services were held in Champaign with burial at Mount Hope cemetery.
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John Stewart McClellan
Champaign
Ill
Ida May Bean
Julia Replogle
Raeburn Roff
Los Angeles
Calif
Carl M. Replogle
Chicago
Annetta McClellan
Delphi
Mount Hope Cemetery
Bush backs Carroll County recorder candidacy praised by Democrats
The issue notes Bush as the sole endorsed candidate for recorder of Carroll County with multiple nominations for sheriff. Democrats of Rock Creek township commend Bush, a Carroll County native, farmer and stock raiser, active in the Farm Bureau, Masons, Presbyterian church, and Burrows Sunday school. He served over two years in World War I, including nineteen months in France. Hall's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didacy
Carroll
Rock Creek Township
Bush
Carroll County
Farm Bureau
Masonic Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Burrows Presbyterian Sunday School
France
Argome
Flora armory plans clarified by adjutant general letter
The Flora Hoosier Democrat article claiming Delphi armory funds will go to Frankfort is disputed. An adjutant general letter states Delphi construction is unaffected, with Frankfort’s armory costs capped at about 50 000 dollars and Delphi’s plans and legal documents underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Hoosier-Democrat
Delphi
Flora
Citizen
Hossier
Frankfort
William H. Kerschner
A. H. Brewer
Lettes
Legion and Auxiliary Guests at Monticello Banquet
A large group from the local American Legion and auxiliary, led by Adjutant Edward Wingard, attended the Legion annual banquet in Monticello on Tuesday night. Hon. Fred B. Landis of Logansport was the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Edward Wingard
Monticello
Legion
Fred B. Landis
Logansport
Right Hand Cut Off Working With Saw
George Sites lost his right hand when a buzz saw severed it about 9:30 this morning while he helped neighbor Anderson Simons saw wood. He was taken to Dr. C. C. Crampton and then to St. Elizabeth's hospital in Lafayette where the hand was amputated. Sites, a well known Carroll County resident from Jefferson township, is noted for local civic activity and is mourned by friends. his daughter is Mrs. William Fraser of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sites
Anderson Simons
C. C. Crampton
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Mr. Sites
Carroll County
Jefferson Township
Hickory Grove
William Fraser
Delphi
Sites
Ditch Suit Compromised After Seven Day Battle
Petitioners and remonstrators in the Chittick ditch case reached an amicable settlement after a seven day Circuit court dispute before Judge Pruitt. The plan to convert Middlefork Creek into a ten mile ditch would cut assessments by about fifty percent in most areas and some lands would lose benefits. Lawyers Hanna and Hanna Gus A Hall and James O Obear represented petitioners while Pollard Cartwright and Wason spoke for remonstrators.
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Chittick Ditch
Circuit Court
Middlefork Creek
Hanna & Hanna
Gus A. Hall
James O. Obear
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Deer Creek Woman Found Dead in Chair
The body of Mrs. Lillie N. Etter of Deer Creek was found in her chair by her husband last Monday around 9 o clock. Coroner H Y Mullin ruled death from influenza. she was about 58 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie N. Etter
Charles Etter
Deer Creek
Etter
H. Y. Mullin
Delphi Country Club Reelects J. P. Wasom
The Delphi Country Club reelects Judge James P. Wasom as president after a well attended annual meeting. Mrs. Robert Bradshaw becomes president of the women’s auxiliary with Mrs. Carl McFarland as vice president and Mrs. Myron Ives as secretary. The club plans summer house work and a new mower while John Mount leads discussions on finances and director nominations.
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Methodist Church
Delphi Country Club
Afteal
James P. Wason
Harry “E. Reed
Ralph Hanna
Henry B. Wilson
John Mount
A. H. Brewer
E. O. Grimm
Carroll County Commissioners Open Bids For Charley Beard Road
Carroll County commissioners heard bids for the Charley Beard road in Clay township. Samp Browning won with 8323 dollars. other bidders ranged up to 10060 dollars. The road is about a mile and a half long with an estimated cost of 10000 dollars.
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Charley Beard
Clay Township
Samp Browning
Scott Clark
ElIless & Elless
John McQuaig
Glen O. Smith
Chas. Harvey
Coble Redeems and Sells Clyne Farm Land
Mrs. Etta Coble, owner of the 160 acre Clyne farm west of the city, redeemed the property from Union Central Life Insurance Co. at sheriff's sale and soon after resold the tract to Leroy Kessler.
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Etta Coble
Clyne
Coble
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Leroy Kessler
Township Assessor B F Murphy Resigns
B F Murphy Democrat township assessor tendered his resignation to County Auditor Jay Whiteman effective immediately. Murphy a Republican elected in 1926 had two years remaining and gave no reason. The county assessor will appoint his successor, subject to State board of tax commissioners approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
B. F. Murphy
Democrat Township
Jay Whiteman
Murphy
Orvel Schock
Schock
State Board of Tax Commissioners
New Suits Filed In Local Court This Week
Samuel B Harris sues Elmer over instrument issues as legal actions proceed. Attorneys Boyd and Julian represent Harris in the action seeking specified relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Eer
Boyd & Julien
Pisiexit
Oyler Named Drainage Commissioner to Succeed Barnard
John H. Oyler of the southeast county was appointed drainage commissioner to replace Charles Barnard. Oyler, known in the gravel road contracting field as Oyler and Rodney, has built many roads in the region. Barnard retires after ten years of service with a spotless record and is praised for his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Oyler
Charles ©. Barnard
Oyler
Oyler & Rodney
Barnard
Charles Barnard
Road commissioners appointed across townships in county session
Four roads received appointed commissioners Moris D Flora road Carrollton Robert Johnson and Willis Polk Lewis Friday road Jefferson Len Million and Warner Bowman Ward Eickenberry road Jackson and Deer Creek Vern Brown and Ed Quinn Charles D Vaughan road Tippecanoe Earl Steward and Floyd Groninger Carrollton precinct boundary changes noted No remonstrances on Slusser drain led to Drainage Commissioner John Oyler extension for Parks Groninger road report Samuel Smith named commissioner for Charles Martin ditch Health officer Dr E Carney of Delphi succeeds Dr W R Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moris D. Flora
Carrollton Township
Robert Johnson
Willis Polk
Lewis Friday
Jefferson
Len Million
Warner Bowman
Ward Eickenberry
Jackson
Deer Creek
Vern Brown
Ed Quinn
Charles D. Vaughan
Tippecanoe
Earl Steward
Floyd Groninger
Slusser
Washington Township
John Oyler
C. J. Donahue
Camden Knights Plan Birthday Social Affay
The Knights of Pythias lodge in Camden plans a social affair next Tuesday evening in March to celebrate the founding of the fraternal order. Each member has received an invitation to attend and participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Knights
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Camden
Boat Orders Break Records at Boléyd-Martin Factory
The Boléyd-Martin boat factory set new records with 167 orders on Monday, totaling 254 orders, many from a Boston jobber. Manager Fred Martin noted the surge as the plant, enlarged in winter, expands to meet demand and hire more workers to boost craftsmanship and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boléyd-Martin Boat Factory
Fred Martin
Boston
Boyd-Martin
Veteran editor famous for long Masonic service in Indiana
Col A B Crampton of Indianapolis traces a 64 year Masonic record starting March 1864 in Elkhart Kane Lodge. He became Mason three days before 21, making him among the oldest in Indiana. Born in 185? the 85 year old editor has also led G A R Indiana and Military Order of the Legion chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Fosbertin
Valparaiso
Col
A. B. Crampton
Indianapolis
Delphi Citizen
Masonic Order
Osborn
Masons
Kane Lodge
Elkhart
Indiana
Cot Colone Crampton
Delphi
Grand Army of the Republic
Department’ of
Military Order of the Legion
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Cutler
Rockfield
Burlington
Wilson E. Bush
Jerosap
John Stewart M’clellan
Illinois
City of
Hall's Market
Legion and Auxiliary
BABY
Golf Club
Robert Bradshaw
Country Club
Board of Commissioners
Parks Groninger
Samuel Smith
Charles Martin
E. Carney of
W. R. Quick
Pullin
Eifley
Cutle
A. Ale
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