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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1924
Page
1
A collection of wry anecdotes and clubby musings on smoking, cats, money, marriage, gender roles, and social pretenses. It wryly observes human foibles and the rhythms of everyday life with sly satire and playful rhyme.
The Democratic meeting at Carroll County court house discussed preliminary survey of candidates. A second meeting is set for Saturday April 29 to fill vacancies. Three sheriff candidates filed: Joseph C. Sink Samuel Randolph and John W. Sinks. William H. Ashba filed for clerk. No candidates yet for recorder or first district commissioner.
Carroll County records indicate Perry Rule may seek a state post at the Democratic convention. Rule spoke at Indianapolis and said he is considering a race for secretary but has not made a decision. A Madison township trustee and Farm Bureau legislator, Rule worked with trustees statewide and was urged to run by association members.
Primary May 6 will elect precinct committeemen for 31 precincts. Democratic committeemen meet May 10 to elect a county chairman. Ninth district chairmen meet May 16 to elect a district chairman. District chairman meets May 22 to elect a state chairman. Walter Chambers of Newcastle is current state chairman and favored for re election.
At last Tuesday’s state central committee meeting eight delegates at large will be sent to the national convention, doubling from four, with eight alternates. The delegation will be evenly divided between men and women.
Grover C. Sink and John Si seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff while Riley Sink runs for the Republican nomination. The piece notes the Sink family as a likely presence on the fall ticket.
Robert H. Kinney of Noblesville, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress, toured the city yesterday as part of his campaign outreach.
Robert H Kinney announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for representative in the Ninth Indiana Congressional District. The primary date is May 6 1924 and the decision depends on Democratic voters in Hamilton County and the district.
The American Legion and Auxiliary host an Easter dance on Monday evening April 21 at the Armory. A seven piece orchestra will provide the music. Public invited. 5-2t.
Miss Helen Lathrope daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Lathrope and Roy Hufford a local resident were married last Sunday evening in Danville. The union surprised the bride's family and friends in this city.
The Citizen reprints memory notes from A J Chittick born 1843 near Prince William Carroll County. He recalls family roots 1832 moves, Civil War links Milroys and Indians near Wildcat Creek Maple Swamp, plus early life adventures including a horse ride mishap and sugar camp experiences with canoes kettles and sugar making on the north and south banks of Wildcat Creek. He mentions father James and mother Elizabeth and notes Lafayette land purchases at 1.25 per acre.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association sent Mrs. Verne Daggy of Flora a fund totaling $555.19 after her husband was fatally injured at the state basketball tournament in Indianapolis. Daggy fell 35 feet from an electric scoreboard while testing it. the association disclaims responsibility, noting permission was granted by Daggy and another man.
Philip Leslie was in Delphi last Thursday renewing old acquaintances. He is eighty eight years old and unusually active for someone his age.
Harry Pearson dislocated his knee last Monday and has suffered severely this week. He is able to get about on crutches.
Seventy two farmers attended a meeting in Jefferson township last Tuesday for a hog posting demonstration led by Dr. Wickwire of Purdue and county agent H. E. Ackerson. Three posted pigs were found worm infested and Wickwire outlined treatments for three common swine worms. Packers report widespread hot worm trouble in swine herds as fattening affected hogs becomes difficult.
Miss Myrl Julien daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Julien Tippecanoe township married W Floyd Anderson also of the township at six o clock Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage Rev R O Kim berlin officiating The Citizen offers best wishes to the couple and their families
A son was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Vasa Holsinger and named Richard Lee.
Clerk Floyd J. Julien and officials Edward T. Beard Joseph C. Sink Samuel Randolph John W. Sinks Edgar E. Maxwell William H. Ashba Charles R. Thompson 1st and 3rd district commissioners Warren M. Knapp U W Blue Alfred J. Brewer Wilbert Whitman Wade Py Thompson S Baird John L. Hanna Martin E. Frey Clay Shanks Fred S. Case Jackson Precinct Committeemen Walter Beard Grover C. Sink Jackson Milford Hufty Tippecanoe William R. Foreman Jackson John W. Kerlin Rock Creek Samuel Swatts Tippecanoe list of filed candidates and committeemen.
A designated slate of commissioners and named officials includes Talmer R Arnold William E Baker Wilbert A Kenrick Roy E Gardner Homer L Spring Leroy Robbins Riley L Sink Charles V Hoover Samuel M Maxwell Commissioner 3rd Dist Jacob M Kingery Abner H Bowen Russell BE Craig Buel Ulm Noah C Landis Will Klepinger Levy M Hardy Wm Hindman Burgess D Miller Russell E Craig Harry E Maxwell Samuel Yeakley Frank Imler John E Ferrier Wm Lee Henderson Harry F Griffith Dennis Sprinkle.
Four candidates have filed for the democratic nomination for congress and two others are considering making the race. Those who have filed are James P. Davis of Howard county, Allen P. Kemp Tipton, Robert H. Kinney Hamilton county, and M. Li. Zerkle Clinton county. Ben Scifres Lebanon and a Mr. Crider Montgomery county are prospective candidates.
Arrangements are under way for the Chamber of Commerce gathering next Thursday evening. The Pythian Sisters will serve the dinner at the K of P Hall. M. E. Noblet of Indianapolis, state manager of the Hoosier State Automobile Association, will speak, joined by A. G. Snell of Lafayette, district manager, and W. A. Kelley, Purdue University director of physical culture, who is also invited to address the meeting.
Indiana Democrat governor hopeful Senator Joe M. Cravens of Madison spoke in Delphi on Friday appealing to county Democrats. He campaigns in counties north of Indianapolis and previously introduced a 1923 senate resolution seeking a state financial report. Cravens pledges strict public economy and aims to improve farming conditions if elected.
At a special meeting last Thursday Albert Koontz was hired as caretaker for the park for this year. Work will begin next week to ready the grounds and equipment. O. L. Seales is president and H. B. Wilson secretary, with Mrs. George Lyon as recording secretary.
Last week no licenses were issued since March 8 but by Saturday closing four licenses were granted to Ira J. Brubaker and Eva Mae Sink. Verna L. Brown and Mabel Daggy, both of Flora. W. Floyd Anderson and Myrl Julien of Tippecanoe township. Faltine K. Billan of Fort Wayne and Zelma R. Britton of Camden.
Charles W Moore of this city was summoned to Chicago by the death of his sister Mrs. O E Teach who died in Montgomery Michigan. She leaves a husband and six children all living in Chicago. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 1 30. The Teach family lived near Yeoman for six years and on the C W Moore farm for four. Moore is now the last surviving family member.
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to David J John son of Mr and Mrs Frank John of Rockfield and Opal L Randolph daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Randolph of Burrows. Mrs Chas Weaver is recovering from winter auto collision injuries and visits friends but is wheelchair bound. Clarence Orr former superintendent of Delphi Park received 201 dollars to cover hospital and surgical bills after aiding in curb and gutter work along the park’s south side.
Doris Louise Quinn nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Quinn southeast of Bringhurst died Wednesday morning of pneumonia after a three week illness. She is survived by her parents one brother Loyd Yost six and one sister Lila Beth three. Funeral was held Friday at 1 pm at the Bachelor Run church with Rev. Wm. ee ae officiating. Interment followed.
Delphi will gain stock yards and a livestock shipping point after a meeting with Monon officials. Frank B. Hums ton and L. Wehring represented the Monon as site selection moved west of the canning factory near the Davies Oil plant. The plan calls for a possible nightly stock train from Monon to Indianapolis to serve truck haulers and local farmers.
The old City Hotel is nearly wrecked and plans for the site remain undecided. Proposals range from a filling station to a business block occupying the entire square. The corner lot is valued highly and could hold new business rooms reflecting its prime location.
Five Madison township schoolhouses were sold at auction last Saturday due to consolidation. The total brought in $1821.34 with per property prices listed as Ockley 318.75 Radnor 607 Robeson 227.30 Horner 353.65 Heisten 264.64. The Grange lodge bid Radnor and plans to convert it into a lodge hall.
The French Post Park Association calls a stockholders meeting for Friday afternoon April 4 at two o'clock at Rockfield Bank if weather permits. Ben J. F. Stuart is the contact.
A Thorntown reader recounts a club seeking suggestions for an All Fool's Party including games stunts costumes and refreshments. The missive notes past recalls of prankish bookstore visits hidden toe injuries from hats and cotton and hints at an upcoming party next Tuesday evening.
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