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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1926
Page
6
Two local papers mark their first anniversary with reflections on newsroom changes. Editors note growing readership and evolving digital presence while outlining continued community coverage and civic engagement efforts.
A Deer Creek High School romance unfolds from freshman nerves to a senior engagement. Leland Brewster and Joyce Gray drift, quarrel, and reunite through dances and classes, culminating in a marriage plan after college and the birth of their son Clifford Paul seven years later.
Sheriff Dan Power seized ninety gallons of grain alcohol hidden behind an abandoned church south of Rossville. Two African American men were seen loading eighteen five gallon cans into a Studebaker en route to Frankfort. The confiscation suggests ties to a prior bootlegging gang and was aided by local residents and the Rossville Horsethief Detective association.
A survey shows only nine U S governors earn more than Ed Jackson Indiana’s chief executive at 8000 dollars plus a home and 2400 for maintenance. States vary with Pennsylvania at 18000, Illinois 12000, California Massachusetts New Jersey New York Ohio West Virginia at 10000.
Otis Hufford a Camden taxi driver died at his home Friday night after a brief illness with pneumonia. He leaves a widow a daughter Dorcas Mary and his mother. Funeral services were held Sunday at Pyrmont church with large attendance.
Services were held at the home west of Delphi Saturday afternoon at four o'clock for Harold Clark born August 20 1922 died March 5 1926 at age 3 years 6 months 5 days. He died when his catching caught fire from a lighted spark. Rev H Lee Jacobs of the Delphi Christian church officiated and interment was in the city cemetery.
The National Grange calls for full repayment of war era loans to European nations with fair interest to protect American taxpayers from new taxes. It opposes cancellation schemes that would shift costs to the general public, warning against special interests benefiting from debt relief.
Harry Ellsworth Wilcox, 51, died at his sister Mrs. Frank Brown’s home in Flora from heart failure. A former Delphi area resident, he had recently fallen at his sister’s home, breaking his left leg. He leaves a widow, three sons, five brothers, and the sister in Flora. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Flora M E church with burial in Zion Cemetery. His brothers listed: John of Cutler, Frank of Kokomo, and Fred, Jess and Charles of Flora.
Miss Mary Bohan formerly of Delphi, aged 85, died Saturday at the home of Mrs. Lydia Case Williams in Chicago. Her body was brought to Delphi Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Delphi Catholic church. An aunt of Mrs. Dan Jones of Delphi, she had long served as housekeeper in the Charles Case home and was cared for in Chicago by Mrs. Williams after a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Charles Lyon aided Mrs. Williams in Chicago for months.
Mrs Amanda Hurley wife of John Hurley died at her home near Cutler Saturday. She is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs R A Craig of Kokomo. Funeral services were held at Cutler Monday afternoon.
Marion Goslee died Sunday morning at 4 o clock in Jefferson township Cass county aged eighty eight years survived by his wife and one son Charles E Goslee funeral held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the residence conducted by Rev Fross interment in Davis cemetery at Burnettsville
William R. Zinn aged 87 died at his brother Joe Zinn s Camden home Sunday morning at 3 o clock He formerly lived in Logansport and spent forty years in St Paul Minn as a photographer He survived by his brother Joe two sisters Mrs Ziba Brown Flora and Mrs M A Cline Logansport and many relatives Services were held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Camden undertaking parlor with a brief graveside service Burial took place in Camden cemetery
Mrs. Josephine Morgan wife of A R Morgan died at the family home in Lafayette at 10 o clock Monday morning after a period of illness. She was 58 and spent most of her life in Delphi. A member of the Delphi Baptist church she was previously Mrs. Josephine Robbins and married Morgan six years ago. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Kyle Fouts and brothers and sister Joseph Burleigh Delphi W R Burleigh Evansville and Mrs Sarah Syers Newton Ill. Services at Delphi Baptist church Wednesday at 10 30 am. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
A local ad promotes Fahnsley hats from Mrs L M Pletcher at her Parlor Millinery shop, highlighting stylish patterns for stay-at-home shoppers seeking quality headwear.
Mrs Susan J Stone turned 88 in Burlington as her great grandson Russell Cline Jr marked his 8th birthday. A large cake and family dinner followed despite poor health with Stone recounting pioneer life and early settlers. Nearby Kokomo saw Frances Fellers celebrate her 93rd birthday with eight children and relatives attending.
John A. Rothrock of Monticello announces candidacy for re nomination for the Prosecuting Attorney of Indiana's 39th district covering White and Carroll counties. The campaign is subject to the Democratic primary on Tuesday May 4 1926.
Orlandus Lassus, a contemporary of Palestrina, produced over 2,000 works, mainly sacred. His notable output includes music for the Seven Penitential Psalms written around 1562, ranking him second only to Palestrina among his peers.
The Eye Conservation Council of America states one child in every hundred has cross-eye or strabismus. Before age eight, correction by wearing glasses can usually be accomplished.
Light bulbs with two filaments claim one third energy savings and are explained on request. Peanut butter candy priced at 15 cents per pound. A percolator formerly 98 cents now 69 cents at Goffs 5c 10c and Variety Store.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine combines local treatment and internal care. For over forty years it has been used by doctors and patients to address chronic catarrh influenced by constitution. The remedy is sold by druggists everywhere.
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