Delphi Leads in Proposed East West State Road Route
Indiana highway commission authorizes a route from Lafayette northeast through Delphi to Warsaw, connecting with State Road 29 near Logansport for about a 100 mile link. Communities along the path urged to unite to press for immediate state takeover and maintenance once the route is approved and maps issued.
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Highway Commission
Lafayette
Delphi
Warsaw
Indiana State Highway Commission
Ipevane
Buck Creek
Rockfield
Woodville
Logansport
Rochester
The
Commission
Carroll County
Delphi Wagon Works Starts On First Body
Delphi Wagon Works reports its first Ford truck chassis received for a new body to be built for Century Biscuit Co of Indianapolis. W H Bradshaw says this may be Indiana’s first Ford mounted body. Delayed Ford deliveries hampered activity but expect regular supply and a busy summer. Bradshaw and wife return from Texas remarking it is the best place on earth.
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Delphi
Wolls
Ford
W. H. Bradshaw
Century Biscuit Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Bradshaw
Texas
Southland
Make Merry Class Minstrel A Success
The Make Merry class of the M. E. church staged its second annual minstrel show in the high school auditorium. The program featured The Hoosier Preacher's Quartette Melody Makers orchestra and the class minstrel with strong support from Loyal Hoshaw O P Manker H B Wilson Harve Hoshaw and Robert J Gamble.
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M. E. Church
Melody Makers
Loyal Hoshaw
O. P. Manker
H. B. Wilson
Harve Hoshaw
Robert J. Gamble
Foot Injury Reported In Lumber Load Incident
Roy Hildebran suffered a painful foot injury when his foot was mashed unloading a truck of lumber at Lafayette on Monday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L Hildebran and helped clear lumber from the Gay farm west of Delphi.
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Roy Hildebran
Lafayette
Mr. Hildebran
New Suits Filed in Foreclosure and Estate Action
Foreclosure actions include William H. Guthrie versus James T Williams et al with Pollard Cartwright and Wason as attorneys for the plaintiff. Flora State Bank receiver sues Albert A Flora and Benjamin B Lesh on note with same firm representing. Winnie B Hodson administrator of William E Hodson estate sues New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company. case venued from Howard County.
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William H. Guthrie
James T Williams
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Flora State Bank
Albert A. Flora
Benjamin B. Lesh
Winnie B. Hodson
William E. Hodson
Sunday Fire at Turner Residence on North Washington St
The fire department responded to a roof fire at James Turner’s home on North Washington Street around noon in May. Flames were extinguished quickly with little damage reported.
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James Turner
Washington St
Young Woman Shoots Self at Link Farm
Ethel Plunkett, 17, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Sink, living east of Flora, killed herself with a .22 rifle in the hayloft of the Link farm barn. Her body was found at 4 30 pm Tuesday. Survived by the Foster parents, a 20 year old brother, and extended Plunkett family. Funeral services planned this afternoon.
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Ethel Plunkett
Charles Sink
Flora
Link Farm
Plunkett
New Mexico
Link
Carroll County
George’ Plunkett
West Delphi
Picktes School Cast Presents Local Operetta Pickies
Local high school stages the operetta Pickies with full cast, Friday night at the high school gym. Admission 45 and 85 cents, no reserved seats. Cast includes Hans, Lady Vivian, Ilona, Jigo, artists, choruses, and a magic pool finale with gypsies and a carnival setting.
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Jigo
Doxey Moore
Tiona
Jean Kramer
Lady Vivian
Benjamin Named Runner Up for Indiana Industrial Board
Friends of Charles C. Benjamin of Delphi note his long service in state revenue offices and support from State Treasurer Bowman. He is mentioned as a possible appointee to the Indiana Industrial Board by Governor Jackson, with Democratic backing and strong local endorsements.
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Charles C. Benjamin
Delphi
Indiana Industrial Board
Jackson
Benjamin
Isaac R. Strouse
Terre Haute
Cryer
Indianapolis
Bracken
Bowman
Industrial Board
Carroll County
Operation in Logansport Hospital for Local Resident
Harley Smith of Flora employed by Western Union Telegraph Company was rushed to Logansport hospital last Saturday evening with gall stones. He underwent surgery and is reported improved but still in serious condition. He is brother to Glen O. Smith of Monroe township and Jesse O. Smith of Flora.
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Harley Smith
Flora
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lebanon
Logansport Hospital
Mr. Smith
Glen O. Smith
Monroe Township
Jesse O. Smith
Beja Buys Gochinour Property on South Washington Street
Steve Beja closed a purchase on Monday acquiring the Gochinour property adjacent to the Masonic Temple on South Washington Street. The site includes two business rooms and a residence. Beja says the real estate is an investment and he will not move his shoe repair shop from Franklin Street.
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Steve Beja
Gochenour
Washington Street
Masonic Temple
Beja
Franklin Street
Superintendent Bailey Orders County Attendance Officer Exam
County Superintendent Bailey, in line with legal requirements, calls for an examination of applicants for the county attendance officer position. The test is set for Saturday morning March 31 at 9 o'clock in the superintendent's office.
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Bailey
Daugherty Takes Charge of Local A. and P. Store
W M Daugherty assumed management of the local A. and P. store on Monday, succeeding F L Nelson who moved from Logansport. Daugherty, from Lafayette, plans to settle in the city, and Nelson will relocate with his family to Lafayette.
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W. M. Daugherty
F. L. Nelson
Logansport
Mr. Daugherty
Lafayette
Mr. Nelson
James Goff Buys Third Interest in Building
James Goff purchased the third interest of Edwin Lynch in a building immediately west of The Citizen office. The property, formerly owned by H. B. Wilson, was bought from Wilson by Goff Lynch and Frark Morrow.
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James Goff
Edwin Lynch
Citizen Office
H. B. Wilson
Wilson
Goff
Lynch
Frark Morrow
Correction on Sheriff's Candidate Name in Carroll County
The recent Citi zen notice misnamed Irvin M. Flora as Edwin Flora. No Edwin Flora is known in Carroll County for county office, and Flora remains the announced sheriff candidate.
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Irvin M. Flora
Coroner Nominates Cause of Death for Mrs Landis
Coroner H Y Mullin reports Mrs Mary E Landis died from angina pectoris with contributory chronic endocarditis listed as a contributing condition.
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H. Y. Mullin
Mary E. Landis
Democratic_candidates announce for Carroll Clerk and Sheriff
Floyd J. Julien seeks the Democratic nomination to continue as Carroll Circuit Court clerk after holding the office since 1924. John W. Sinks of Jefferson Township announces for county sheriff, joining six total declarations, with Joseph C. Sink of Jackson Township also seeking sheriff. all are long-time local public servants and farmers with prior party activity.
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Floyd J. Julien
Carroll Circuit Court
Julien
Carroll County
Metsker Announces Candidacy for County Recorder on Democrat Ticket
Recorder candidate Fletcher D. Metsker, 28, of Bringhurst, a telegraph operator with the Pennsylvania railroad and son of long serving agent A. J. Metsker, enters the race. Married, with one son, he was disqualified as a war veteran due to a leg disability and has worked as a telegraphist since schooling. He met Oscar S. Baird in Delphi, who accompanied him to county offices. The Monroe township leader is expected to perform strongly in the primary.
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John W. Sinks
Jefferson Township
Mr. Sinks
Daniel Sinks
Carroll County
Pennsylvania
Sinks
Board of Commissioners
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Fletcher D. Metsker
Metsker
Bringhurst
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. J. Metsker
Delphi
Tuesay
Oscar S. Baird
Pearson's Meat Market Ad Slogan
Quality comes first we have it Service comes next we give it Satisfaction is our motto Pearson's Meat Market phone 162.
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Pearson
Delphi Falls to Anderson in State Meet 27 19
Delphi high school lost to Anderson 27 to 19 in the state meet last Friday. Delphi outplayed defensively but poor shooting left them with only six baskets on sixty attempts. Crosby and Moore received honorable mention as all state players but were ineligible for higher recognition due to limited tournament games.
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Anderson
Delphi
Perigo
Moore
Kerlin
Carvey Moore
Fener
Wood
Crosby
Timber
Old Resident Schermerhorn Dies in Delphi Home
The final member of a prominent Delphi family died March 17 after a five week illness. Josephine Case Schermerhorn, born March 29, 1838 near Falling Springs, married Bernard F. Schermerhorn in 1858 and lived in Delphi except for 18 years in Buffalo with her son Reed. Survived by children and six grandsons, funeral conducted by Arch Deacon White at the Episcopal church.
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Josephine Case
Reed Case
Marie Glover
Falling Springs
Delphi
Bernard F. Schermerhorm
Buffalo
N. Y
Reed
Ingold Case Schermerhorn
Reed Case Schermerhorn
Josephine S. Fry
Catherine S. Brackenridge
Ingold C
Nelson
B. C
Joseph H. Brackenridge
William T. Brackenridge
Reed Case Brackenridge
Bernard F. Schermerhorn
Ingold H. Schermerhorn
John N. Schermerhorn
Catherine Fry Asby
Episcopal Church
Schermerhorn
B. Pas and
Byron J. Moore
John N. Schermertet
En Yous
Notice on Marketing of Live Stock at Camden
Public notice details marketing of live stock in Camden with meetings on March 26 at ton school March ai and March 28 at 7:30 PM. Marketing specialist in charge.
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Camden
Bell
T. W. Armstrong Head of Schools Dies at His Home
Thomas W. Armstrong Carroll County superintendent of schools died at his Delphi area home last Friday morning after months of illness. He was born Feb 6 1875 in Jefferson township and served 21 years teaching before becoming superintendent, renowned for fair leadership and community service. Funeral services were held at Vicbury Grove church. Hall's Market note about fresh fish and oysters appears at end.
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Thomas W. Armstrong
Carroll County
Delphi
Armstrong
Indiana
Tom” Armstrong
Vicbury Grove Church
O. P. Manker
Jefferson Township
Carroll
Florence A. Bitler
William Thomas
Eliza L. Tussing Bitler
Lloyd
Bitler
South Bend
State Loan Co
Frank
First
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Terre Haute
Tillotson
Oak Grove
Yeoman
Knight of Pythias
Castle Hall
Monticello
Delphi Lodge
Mount Olive
Knights Templar
Rose
Normal
State University
Bloomington
Na School of
Bailey Elected County School Superintendent in Burlington
C A Bailey principal of Burlington township schools was chosen to succeed the late Thomas W Armstrong as county superintendent of schools. He will serve the unexpired term to August 1 1929 with possible salary adjustment later. Bailey, a Democrat, thanked trustees and vows to work in harmony with the board while his family plans to move to Delphi after current duties end.
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C. A. Bailey
Burlington Township
Burlington
Thomas W. Armstrong
Bailey
Board of Education
C. T. Amick
Deer Creek
Armstrong
Casad
Delphi
Marion B. Thomas
Rock Creek Township Democrats Hold Meeting
Democrats of the west precinct in Rock Creek township met last Friday to discuss organization matters and hear talks by Gus A. Hall and John Hamling, candidates for judge and prosecutor respectively. East precinct action selecting precinct committeemen and a delegate to the State convention was concurred in. John Wood accompanied Mr Hall Mr Hamling from Delphi to attend.
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Rock Creek Township
Gus A. Hall
John Hamling
John Wood
Hall
Hamling
Delphi
Sheriff and Family III Leave Bed With Flu
Sheriff and Mrs Riley and their daughter Lois have been confined to bed for a week due to influenza.
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Sheriff
Riley Sink
Miss Lois
Baby Chicks From Blood Tested Flocks Delivery Guaranteed
Blood tested Barred Rocks White Rocks S C R I and Reda White Leghorns chicks offered by Deane Be Rice Poultry Farm Colburn Indiana Buck Creek. Delivery guaranteed.
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Reda
Deane BE. Rice Poultry Farm
Colburn
Ind
Buck Creek
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Delphi Wagon Works
Crowded House
Self
Hans
David Baum
Jonas H. Pennington
Edgar Titlow
June
Jean Pruitt
Jones
Ernest Gripe
Pennington Peter
Piper
Weil
Mildred Blickenstaff
Kinski
Parke Beadle
Louisa
Frances Reed
Arthur Crefant
John Bunnell
Jane
Vivian
Mary Lou Gerard
Enid Trent
Leanore Gilman
Dorothy Lyon
Raymond Short
Mary Hieland
Junior Orr
Kenneth Liebert
Florence Morrison
Betty Wason
Charles Kerlin
Bryan Crosby
Hilda Trent
Marion Robbins
John Roth
Ruel Bloyd
Helen Erb
Ethel Ha
Ruth Bardon
Esther Hunter
Dorothy Lane
Imogene Zook
Merle Kirkpatrick
Edna Schlaugh
Alice Vianco
Margaret Rice
Lorene Jackson
Ruth Kemp
Edith Hobaugh
Agnes
Yeios
Comeyerke
C. C. Benjamin
JOR
Gochenour Property
Democrat
Sink
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Josephine Case Schermerhorn
T. W. Armstrong
Hall's Market
Rock. Creek Township
Democrats
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