Delphi Oracles Triumph In Thriller For State Bid
In Berry Bowl Logansport and Delphi faced a grueling regional final. Delphi edged Logansport 24 to 23 after a tense second half rally led by Perigo and Moore. Delphi advances to the state tournament amid jubilant crowds while Peru fans mourn the narrow defeat.
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Delphi
Logansport
Berry Bowl
Perigeo
Oracle
Meade
Carrollton Township
Carroll County
Smith
Davis
Hillis
Schrader
Perigo
Moore
Peru
Oracles
Shuey
Horace Mann
P. Beley
Farmers Bank in Camden Closes Voluntarily
The Farmers Bank of Camden closed its doors Tuesday and turned over operations to the state banking department. L. B. Holleman arrived from Indianapolis to oversee the books, with D. L. Musselman acting as liquidating agent. Deposits totaling $80,000 are insured by securities, and officials expect depositors to be paid in full.
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Farmers Bank of Camden
State Banking’ Department
L. B Holleman
Indianapolis
D. L. Musselman
Carroll County
Jackson
Washington Townships
Farmers ‘Bank
Camden State Bank
W. H. Lane
J. W. Bowman
D. L.musselman
Amanda Roth
Candidates file for many offices in county race
Declared candidates for multiple posts surface in the county clerk records. Democrats Irvin Flora Bob Catron John W Smith and William McGlynn announce, with Orvel Schock leading as the sole announced county official candidate. Republican contenders include Edward Sommers Eldo Alrey John F Allen William Heffley Harley Bowman Lloyd Duff and William Pettiner for auditor.
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Irvin Flora
Julien
Bob Catron
Burlington
John W. Smith
Rock Creek
William McGlynn
Washington Township
Jefferson
Clay Townships
Irvin Humes
Orvel Schock
Lloyd O. Duff
Madison
William O. Pettiner
Aged Delphi Merchant James H. Clifford Dies at 74
James H. Clifford longtime Delphi grocer died at his North Washington home after a 12 year illness. Born September 25 1855 in Delphi he would have been 75 next birthday. He leaves five sons two daughters and twelve grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph Catholic Church followed by burial in Catholic cemetery.
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James H. Clifford
Delphi
North Washington Street
Mr. Clifford
Timothy Clifford
Tom
Hubert
Jim” Clifford
Timothy
Frankfort
James A
Ambrose
Fred J. Thieme
Lafayette
Nelette
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Clifford
Clifford J. Reed
McCarty
Quinn
W. S. Margowski
Lewis
William Coomey
Paul Quick
Mathew Hanrahan
Jerre Haugh
Will Probated for James H. Clifford Widow Receives Estate
Will of the late James H. Clifford filed for probate on Wednesday. The document, drawn in 1921, bequeaths all real and personal property to his widow. Witnesses were Florence M. Crawford and John H. Cartwright.
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James H. Clifford
Florence M. Crawford
John H. Cartwright
Democrats establish weekly organ in Clinton County
In Frankfort Clinton County Democrats, after a long absence of a party paper, welcome a new weekly organ launched last week by Editor Harris who formerly edited Otterbein.
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Clinton County
Frankfort
Harris
Otterbein
At Home After Hospital Treatment for Chigries
Lehnert formerly confined at St. Elizabeths hospital in Lafayette has been home for several weeks undergoing treatment. He arrived home last Tuesday and is greatly improved in health.
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Lehnert
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Artie Million Sells 35 Acre Farm in Jefferson Township
Artie Million as administrator of the Sarah J. Allison estate sold a 35 acre farm in Jefferson township for 60 dollars per acre. Bert Allison bought 15 acres and Samuel Goslee 15. The property has no improvements and lies in the township with the county’s lowest tax rate.
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Artie Million
Sarah J.allison
Jefferson Township
Bert Allison
Samuel Goslee
Death of Wiley Wikle Brings Camden Community Together
Wiley Wikle 75 former Camden resident died in Buchanan Michigan early this week. Remains brought to Camden to the home of Mrs. Augusta Wikle. A carpenter and farmer, he was well regarded locally. General services were held at the Brethren church south of Camden Wednesday at 2:00 with Rev. Paul in charge. burial followed in a nearby cemetery.
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Wiley Wikle
Camden
Buchanan
Mich
Augusta Wikle
Wikle
Brethren Church
Paul
Pays Dearly for Drawing Weapon in Highway Row
Robert Clugston, 22, of Columbia City formerly of Lafayette, was fined 65 dollars and costs after arraignment before Judge Pruitt. He threatened County highway worker Less Campbell near Camden when his route from Lafayette to Columbia City met Campbell’s truck. The shotgun he flourished was found to be unloaded.
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Robert Clugston
Columbia City
Lafayette
Pruitt
Less Campbell
Camden
Clugston
Campbell
Robbery Strikes Cable Restaurant Burglarized Friday Night
The Cable restaurant was burglarized Friday night with entry through the rear door glass. A radio, candy, cigars, and cigarettes were taken. This is the second robbery at the establishment in recent weeks.
John L. Hanna Improves at Home After Illness
John L. Hanna has been confined to his home for several days due to illness but reports indicate he is much improved this morning.
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John L. Hanna
Greider Convicted on Arson Charge in Bartholomew County
Abraham Greider 73 a prominent Adams township farmer was found guilty by a Columbus circuit court jury of arson for burning property he owned in Bartholomew County. He received 1396 in insurance and was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison with George Smith of this city as his counsel.
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Abraham Greider
Adams Township
Bartholomew County
Columbus
George Smith
Greider
Cass County
Carroll County
Tessie Receives Widespread Congratulatory Telegrams
The Citizen notes Tessie has received many congratulations by telegrams phone calls and letters from across the country including N W Smith of Frankfort Forrest Knight Indianapolis Manus Eagen and wife Liberty W F Fox Indianapolis sports writer Charles Flagler Terre Haute Byrum Crosby Notre Dame Delphi and Frankfort both cited in messages wishing success.
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Tessie
N. W.’Smith
Frankfort
Forrest Knight
Indianapolis
Manus Eagen
Liberty
F. Fox
Charles Flagler
Terre Haute
Byrum Crosby
Notre Dame
Delphi
Wired
Lassie
Hope Delphi
Up the River of Time Canal Construction Details
WM C Smith recounts early canal work along the Wabash Carrollton bridge tow path and lock system. Workers faced dangerous limestone quarrying and improvised blasting, with accidents noted as blowers failed and new hands were added. Continued on Page Five.
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Wabash River
Carrollton Road
Delphi
Carrollton Bridge
Pittsburg
Franklin Street
Farm sale halted then settled in Jackson township case
Legal action over the Knettle farm of 200 acres in Jackson township involved Rev. Frank H. Collier. Negotiations with commissioners John L. Hanna and Gus A. Hall led to a compromise paying $300 to the estate and release from further obligation. The farm will be re advertised for sale. Meanwhile Delphi celebrated a regional basketball victory over Logansport with widespread cheers, fireworks, and public revelry led by Coach Paul Lostutter and his team.
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Frank H. Collier
Flora
John L. Hanna
Gus A. Hall
Knettle
Jackson Township
Rev. Collier
John S.mcfaddin
Rockville
Delphi
Collier
Logansports
Old
Young
Oracles
Marion
Sharpsville
Logansport
Paul
Lostutter
Crosby Hotel
Fong
National Grain Man Lectures Farmers on Profit Model
Edgar G. McCullum of the Farmers National Grain Corporation spoke in Delphi on grain marketing profitability. He explained revolving fund financing and two routes for Indiana farmers via the Indiana Wheat Pool and Indiana Farmers Cooperative Elevator Association, urging confidence in these state organizations. The article also notes a local basketball brick prize and high school girls decorating it for the state tournament.
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Edgar G. McCullum
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Delphi
Mr. McCullum
Claude Wickard
Perry Rule
William Funkhouser
John W. Kerlin
George Sites
National Grain Corporation
Indiana Wheat Pool
Indiana Farmers Cooperative Elevator Association
McCullum
The
Titlow Buys Catholic Ladies Second-Hand Clothing Store
Mead Titlow purchases the Catholic Ladies second-hand wearing apparel business and will operate it in the Bowen Bank building. The ladies had kept the store open part time, but Titlow will open daily.
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Mead Titlow
Bowen Bank
Mr. Titlow
Biesecker Divorce and Related Civil Actions
Hattie L. Biesecker seeks a divorce from Paul Biesecker with Hanna Hanna as plaintiff attorney. Also listed are Tyre Payment Co. versus Burlington Car and Tractor Co. with note of 90 dollars. Gus A. Hall appears as attorney.
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Hattie L. Biesecker
Paul Biesecker
Hanna & Hanna
Tyre Payment Co
Burlington Car & Tractor Co
Gus A. Hall
State tournament tickets offer in Indianapolis at $15
Report indicates season tickets may be had in Indianapolis for 15 dollars each while the scalper's price in Delphi this morning runs at eight dollars.
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Indianapolis
Delphi
Frankfort-Jefferson Game Faces Severe sanctions
A report to state officials cites the Frankfort-Jefferson regional game as the dirtiest and roughest yet with vile language directed at officials by Lafayette players. Damaged property at Frankfort gym is valued highly, and Lafayette men reportedly agree to pay for repairs. criminal action was not pursued.
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Frankfort-Jefferson
Lafayette
Frankfort
Lost teeth found? Delphi fan seeks lower plate
A Delphi fan reports missing lower false teeth during a game. Return them to The Citizen office. they will be given to the owner, who is currently eating from a soup bowl.
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Delphi
Trail of Victory cartoon noted by Delphi artist Harry Milroy
The Citizen this week features a Milroy drawing titled Trail of Victory. Delphi artist Harry Milroy is highlighted as an avid Oracle fan and the cartoon is described as a standout piece in the paper.
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Citizen
Harry Milroy
Delphi
Millroy
Oracle
Power in State Sports Office Sparks School Admonition
School officials urge action after a meeting expressing concern over concentrated authority in the state athletic office. They warn that without changes, politics within high school circles could disrupt the state tournament ticket process and lead to wider upheaval.
Frankfort Eyes Tenth Straight State Tournament Bid
Frankfort will make her tenth consecutive trip to the state tournament this week. Logansport also fields a strong basketball squad and Mead, a Carrollton township lad, shines with the Berries. He says Delphi already has enough players and did not need him.
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Frankfort
Logansport
Mead
Carrollton Township
Berries
Delphi
Oracles
Loganport Young Men Back of the Press Box Comment
A remark about the town by Logansport young men behind the press box reflects local chatter about the pretty girls in the area. The casual aside hints at social scene tensions and town identity.
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Logansport
Delphi Fans Bring Banner Welcome at Camden Rockfield Meet
At Camden and Rockfield crowds cheered Delphi with a large banner reading Yea Delphi. Yeo man Deer Creek and other communities were well represented by fans in the event.
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Camden
Rockfield
Yeoman
Deer Creek
Delphi
Logan
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Trail OF Victory
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Adams
Township
Man
Paul Lostutter
WM. C. Smith
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