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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1926
Page
1
A curio of witty maxims and literary mumbles on manners, fame, politics, and daily life. The snippet mixs aphorisms about statues, taxicabs, romance, humor, and corrections, with quips about Florida, Wales, and public figures.
Conner Battenberg, 76, died at his Claypool home Thursday. A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Masonic cemetery, with burial there after a brief service. He was a former resident of the city and is survived by family including Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Julius.
Sam Mohr resigns after two years with the New York Store and accepts an advertising department post at the Daily News in Miami Florida. His brother in law William Rollins is already with the Daily News and helped secure the move. Friends wish the couple success.
Henry Landes dean of the college of science at Seattle and husband of Bertha Landes was elected mayor of Seattle on Tuesday. He is a former Carroll county man from the Wheeling and Carrollton area, a 1891 Indiana University graduate. He met the future Seattle mayor while at college and, after marrying three years after graduation, moved west with brothers Harry and John Landes also living there.
The Tippwa Grange presented a clever comedy drama in Pittsburg with Agnes Thomas as Judy. Glae Clawson Marguerite Hildebran and Raymond Snyder supported the cast while Ruth Peterson played a conniving mother and Walter Hatters portrayed a well-acted suitor. Helen Ruth Peters shone as the young wife, and Edith McCouch, Bess Hall Shaffer, and Lula Fauber provided musical readings and solos. The Methodist Church was packed as audiences enjoyed laughs and strong performances.
At a Make Merry Class meeting of the Methodist Sunday school the group voted to contribute 500 toward the church building program. The class will host a Mother and Daughter Father and Son banquet in the church parlors on March 19. A ways and means wall will be appointed at the April meeting. The Sunday School room was decorated in green and white during a cooperative supper run by the February and March committees.
The Rockfield Home Economics club will meet at Mrs. Russell Logan's home on Friday March 19. Lorene Burk is president and Mabel Deel is secretary. The roll call is Poultry Hints. Papers on Incubators Feeding and caring for baby chicks and Raising Ducks will be presented by local members.
The Home Economics Club of Tippecanoe township will hold an all day meeting on Wednesday March 17 at Mrs. Madie Thompson's home in Pittsburg Those attending for hat making should bring materials and frame.
The Daughters of Isabella admitted new members in a Monday evening ceremony including Misses Mary Heflong Mary Louise Gerrard Margaret Vianco of the city and Mrs Yost of South Bend.
The Pocahontas lodge in Monticello held an adoption degree Monday evening with Delphi candidates participating. After the lodge, refreshments were served and social time enjoyed. Attendees from Delphi included Everett Baer Dick Weckerly Gerald Bowman and Cass Armstrong.
Mrs. Bess Wilson Carey resigns as president of Gov. Morton Circle Ladies of the G. A. R. and Mrs. Charles Best is promoted to the position. The circle holds a get-together meeting on Wednesday March 17 urging all members to attend and bring a plate cup and spoon.
Homer Wilson and Ralph Orr received the First Degree in Odd Fellows Lodge No 174 in Delphi Monday evening with a special hour and refreshments. Lodge No 28 of Delphi conferred the Second Degree on Donald Smith at their Monday meeting.
The Pythian Sisters will observe Sarsparen ees ee Mate 2 on a cooperative supper for members and their families at six thirty o'clock at Castle Hall.
The Deer Creek Township Home item continues on page five with details likely about the H. E. Club activities or meetings, indicating ongoing coverage of local club matters.
A new independent telephone company United Telephone gains charter with 1100000 preferred stock and 14000 common shares to serve Grant Huntington Tippecanoe Madison Wabash Carroll and Clinton counties. Incorporators are Max F How and Scott M Breder eter ner of Kirkland.
A Friday fire at R. B. Eckhart’s farm near Buck Creek caused about 20000 in damage to the residence barn scales shed garage corn cribs and more. The tractor may have sparked the blaze as wind fed the flames toward the house the piano was the only item saved and much machinery hay and grain were lost. Insurance partially covered the loss.
State Tax Board meeting held in Delphi with Philip Zoercher in attendance and taxpayers represented by the taxpayers league. County officials including Geo. Smith and the county commissioners discussed a proposed $90,000 bonds issue for a new concrete bridge over the Wabash at Carrollton.
The program for the Carroll County Young People's Conference will be held at the Flora Methodist Church on March 19 and 20 with the theme Training for Leadership. Leaders include H G Rowe Marie Grolich and Harold Fisher, with Ancil J Walker arranging the event. Delegates are asked to bring Bible notebooks and pencils.
Delphi Lodge No 80 held a county meeting at Castle Hall last Wednesday evening with over 100 in attendance. More than 17 lodges represented and Grand Lodge officers attended. The Brookston team conferred the Page rank on four candidates. Dinner followed at the High School building before returning to Castle Hall for refreshments.
The Front Street residence once occupied by Frank Swatts and his daughter Mrs. Buell Emrick has been rented to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark who will take possession after their return from a winter's sojourn in Florida.
A three act comedy drama titled My Irish Rose to be performed at the D of I Hall on Wednesday March 17. The notice lists schedule items and box office timing for the event.
Former Mt. Pleasant residents Lyle and Mrs Smith will relocate to Fowler where Lyle will take a linotype operator position.
A local notice invites residents to visit the Sugar Bowl on The Sunny Side Main Street for a community event. It emphasizes a casual gathering at a central downtown location and encourages attendance.
Bargain alert for fruit shoppers. Good apples priced low at Titlow's Store Room east Trust Company. Thomas and Kemp advertise the deal for ready buyers.
An aged ad column notes the Claes Coens feature focusing on old stores week and hints at a market showcase. The item suggests potential openings and a period vibe for local commerce.
The church finance committee reported strong support for improvements with Lady’s Aid pledging 5000 dollars. Harry E. Reed chairs the fund drive with C. B. Shaffer as treasurer. Total costs may reach 30000 dollars depending on wall work and subscriptions. Rev. R. B. Kern expressed happiness at the community response.
Miles Martin and Dr. Quick push a school building plan amid debates on site and gymnasium. Attorney representation is set, and remonstrances are expected as legal questions delay final decisions on whether to build under the 1917 or 1925 laws this season.
A reduced price offer advertises a scalp treatment package including 6 hot oils 6 sham poos 8 violet ray treatments and tonic massages for eight dollars. Targeted for dandruff dry scalp falling hair oily hair eczema and hair growth. Phone contact 282-22-2t-fp in St Louis.
The Carroll county Democrats open the 1926 campaign with a March 20 meeting at 2:00 p m in Delphi courthouse auditorium. Albert Stump of Indianapolis and J E Frederick of Kokomo, both U S senate hopefuls, plan to attend with L Ert Slack invited. Ladies are especially urged to attend as the party gears up for a warm campaign.
The Studebaker & Gee real estate firm led by Harve Studebaker and Oscar Gee profited from Miami Beach dealings last year. They sold half a mile of oceanfront north of Miami earning a $30,000 commission and shifting their finances toward secure gains.
The Democrats listed include J. L. Whiteman of Deer Creek seeking auditor, William Ashba of Deer Creek for treasurer, Charles R. Thompson of Tippecanoe for surveyor, and Roy McKinney of Washington for commissioner.
The filing list includes W B Ireland and Perry Rule for township trustees Adams and Madison, Marion B Thomas for Burlington trustee, Lester D Dickinson Albert Rohrabaugh and James Wilson for Madison advisory board, plus county auditor candidates R E Davidson George Sites and Roy M Hardy. Burnside Haynes seeks assessor, J E Walker trustee Carrollton, William F Riley trustee Tippecanoe, Stephen J Sherman assessor Adams. John Sheets urged for Madison township assessor. Orvald Schock and Wilbur Crowell touted for first district commissioner as campaigns broaden across the county.
Mrs Paul Quick hosts Young Ladies Missionary Guild at her home Tuesday at 7 30 oclock Mrs Quick and Mrs Clarence Engle lead lessons Edna Kirkpatrick handles the devotional
A public sale will be held at the seller's residence 303 West Front Street Delphi on a date to be announced. Items to be offered include personal property located at the address as part of a formal process.
Auction listing for a sale starting at 1 30 p m of household items including furniture rugs stove refriger ator kitchenware and more cash terms. Sam Swatts auctioneer John Kennard clerk. Also a note that The Four Times Four Club met at Mrs Grover Kite with Mrs William Givier as assistant hostess.
Claris Adams, challenging James E. Watson in the Republican Senate primary, spoke in Kokomo Thursday night arguing Watson’s public career lacks notable achievements. Adams declared his intent to win and urged Indiana Republicans for a new deal and square politics.
The column narrates a morning of scattered thoughts from reflections on Mark Twain and his tie tale, an Indianapolis operetta viewing, church fund raising, and a birthday tribute to the author’s father. The writer concludes the mail inspires worthy reader interest.
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