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Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1926

Page

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Members of primary election boards listed by location

A long list of election board members is given by county and district, naming judges clerks and sheriffs for Burlington Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Jefferson Madison Carrollton Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe Washington and other locales with individual names such as Roy Harvey, William Morris, John Hurley, Oriana Butcher, Roy Richter, S T Goste e, Fred Voorhees, Sylvester Robinson and Clay Shanks.

Hazel Sheets Edward Carpenter Deer Creek M._ 5S Dasher Fern Ferling James T. Lewis James Sullivan Catherine Brackenridge William Stoner T. J. Ryan Roy Clauser Homer Bowman Howard Smith Josephine Clifford Loretta Sowers Alfred Conn Lou Bonnell James A. Chord Thomas Dailey Oriana Butcher Carlyle Humes John F. Pitzer Cecil Draper Ruth Peters Albert Pitzer Jackson Roy Richter Guy Copeland Elmer Lines Wm. R. Foreman M. W. Dillon Charles Jones Jefferson S. T. Gostee Dorothy Million Christian Young Moore Maxwell Mary Goslee Irvin Everett Cochran Jonathan Isaacs Rock Creek John M. Cox W. T. Sink Harvey Stinebaugh Harvey Dilling Edyth Timmons Harley Smith Tippecanoe Sylvester Robinson Tda Nelson Thomas O. Farrell Tippecanoe, No Dora Ayres Ora Davis Arthur Morrison Washington, No. 1 Richard Minnemar Nelson J. Hinkle Thomas Brennan Washington, No. 9 Clay Shanks Chauncey McFatridge Oral Caldwell Adams Frank S. Girard Tarl Hildebrand Anna Girard Charles V. Hoover W. C. Ginn Burlington Raymond Barber William Bowman A. B. Thompson Jacob Fullwider Carrollton Manford Landis Orville Witter Henry Garrison A. C._ Huntsinger Cerrollton Will Wingard Larry Landes Ina Shankland William J. Quinn Clay William Campbell Jesse Swartz Ora Roth George Butler Harry Ulery Leland Horner Yanus Wells Mabel Crowell Grace Clawson Samuel Brown James Obear George Hall Eva Gingrich Beoward Rinehart William Peffler Bert Adams Mayme Sharp Ernest Leopold Frank Barker Joseph Watson Anna Lamb Louis Coomey Democrat Ross Fellows John Gangner William Downey Isaac Parse Noah Plank William Cunningham Daniel Trobaugh Russell Flora Charles Eikenberry H. J.E. Jones Melvin Fisher Myles R. Robison Arthur Jackson Ritchey Frank Snoeberger W. F. Cohee Floyd H. Gardner James Galaway J. Mace Martha Hanna Lanty Armstrong Tefferson Wilber Doolittle Manford Gilliam Cecil Doolittle Charley Dimmit Madison Elmer Sheets Truman Snoeberger Perry Cripe Marion Collins Matthew Hanrahan Frank Zook Mary Thomson Charles Clawson Monroe Charles Barnard Forrest Ayres Bagil McCracken Josiah Looker Wilber Kenrick J. W. Clark Charles Thompson Charles Clingenpeel

Political party inspectors and officials listing by locale

A long list of party inspectors judges clerks and sheriffs by town and district including Adams Burlington Carrollton Deer Creek Jefferson Madison Monroe Rock Creek Tippecanoe Washington and more. Also notes a church market event at Dames Ice Cream Parlor today at 2 00 pm in Hickory Grove precinct.

Hickory Grove Dames

False Springboro Dam Plan Not Yet Confirmed

A Delphi circulated report claimed work would start on a new Springboro dam soon, but company officials say no definite plans have been made.

Delphi Springboro

Democratic Headquarters Open For Primary Results by Phone

On the eve of the May primary, voter interest concentrates on township race contests while state and county contests draw less attention. Democratic precinct committeemen will meet May 8 at 1 00 PM at headquarters to elect a county chair and appoint precinct vice chairs.

Notice to Democratic Committeemen Reorganization Meeting

All Democratic Committeemen and women chosen on May 4th are required by law to meet at Democratic Headquarters at 1 P M on Saturday May 8th and reorganize the county central committee by electing a county chairman and such other officers as required by the primary law. Take due notice and govern your actions accordingly. U S Baird Chairman.

Democratic County Central Committee U. S. Baird

Haslet Campaigns Strong for Carroll County Sheriff Nomination

In Carroll County for the Democratic sheriff race Harry Haslet campaigns vigorously aided by his well known father W Haslet. He is an ex service man with broad appeal to young voters and hopes to win the nomination. May 14 district meeting will elect a district chairman with implications for the congressional nominee. If D S Ferguson is chosen, W C Livengood of Covington may seek the chair, otherwise he will not run.

O. S. Baird Baird Harry Haslet Harry W. §. Haslet Carroll County Congress D. S. Ferguson W. C. Livengood Covington Livengood

Democratic Nominee Hopeful Ferguson Visits Delphi

Covington businessman David S. Ferguson visits Delphi with W C Livengood and Capt Gray as he seeks the democratic nomination for Congress. Ferguson, a major Fountain County landowner, mingled with supporters and would hand district organizing to Livengood if nominated. Henry Good of Carroll County vies for auditor, seeks a second term after a prior tenure during the courthouse build.

David S. Ferguson Covington Delphi W. C. Livengood Capt. Gray Ferguson Fountain County Mr. Livengood Henry Good Mr. Good Court House Carroll County

Beard Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination in County

Edward Beard of Clay township runs for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. A former county recorder, he is well known across the county and enjoys public confidence. Last cycle he placed second among many candidates and hopes to win the primary and the general election. He lives on a farm and has limited travel due to farm duties.

Edward Beard Clay Township Beard

Boone County Backs Adney for Congress Nomination

The Lebanon Pioneer reports strong Boone County support for Roy W. Adney a Lebanon attorney seeking the Democratic nomination for Representative in the Ninth District He is urged as the only candidate likely to overcome the Republican majority and win in November Local leaders including Willett H Parr Sr praise his legal mind public spirit and readiness to serve Adney born October 29 1879 has long practiced in Lebanon and held roles from county attorney to school board member with affiliations to Elks Sons of the American Revolution and Kiwanis Club

The Lebanon Roy Adney That City Roy W. Adney Congress Boone County Adney Willett H. Parr Sr Ninth District Bar Association T. J. Terhune Boone Marshall Lebanon City Elks, Sons of the American Revolution Kiwanis Club Presbyterian Church Senator Ralston Democrat Party

Brown County Artists Visit Delphi by Junto Club

The Junto Club of Delphi hosts Frank Hohenberger Brown County artist and Indiana polis Star photographer next Friday at the Presbyterian church. He will screen photographs of Indiana beauty spots with Mrs. Hohenberger assisting. The event supports the Greater Indiana program now active across the state.

Junto Club Delphi Presbyterian Church Frank Hohenberger Brown County Indianapolis

Obituary and local notices for Otis Airhart and market event

Otis Airhart aged 50 died at home southeast of the city Tuesday morning from double pneumonia after eight days of illness. He leaves a wife Bessie Balser and four daughters. Funeral at his home Thursday 10 AM Rev Kern officiating. Burial in I O O F cemetery. Ladies of the Country Club announce a market Saturday May 8 at 10:30 AM at McFarland's Grocery. ]]>

Otis Airhart Otis Aihart Ladies of the Country Club McFarland’s

Twins Rosemary and Richard Miller Born in Logansport

Mrs Irene Temple, formerly Miss Irene Temple, and Mr P A Miller of 1828 George Street Logansport welcomed twins Rosemary and Richard on April 24. Irene Temple is daughter of Lewis and Mrs Temple of Adams township, whose family now includes twins Laura and John as grandparents.

Rosemary and Richard P. A. Miller George Street Logansport Miller Irene Temple Lewis V. Temple Adams__ township Lewis Temple Laura John

Dr S T Lyons Dies At 73 In Flora

Dr S T Lyons seventy three died Tuesday night from a mix of diseases. Former physician retired years ago he later worked at Warren Knapp Telephone Co where he served as president. Surviving wife and two daughters Mrs Dan Cramer and Mrs Ray Shank of Flora. Funeral at Baptist church Wednesday 2 pm burial Maple Lawn cemetery with Rev T G Depree and Rev T L Stovall.

S. T. Lyons Lyons Warren Knapp Dan Cramer Ray Shank Flora Baptist Church The T. G. Depree T. L. Stovall Maple Lawn

Hiner Road Sprinkler Visits Delphi

Ward B. Hiner of Frankfort former Carroll County man tours Delphi in a campaign bus for senator short term nomination. His arrival echoed by locomotive whistle and a caliope. He delivers a blunt speech and draws criticism for vulgar language and aggressive campaigning amid talk of rivalries with Watson and Robinson.

Ward B. Hiner Frankfort Carroll County Delphi Hiner Watson Robinson

Local bank buys Griffith Road bonds in Deer Creek township

Citizens National Bank of this city purchased the Griffith Road bonds totaling 28000 dollars last Saturday afternoon, paying a premium of 306.85 dollars. The bank bid five cents above Fletcher Savings Trust Co. of Indianapolis, with competitors City Security Company 301.75, Meyer Kiser Bank 261.50, and Breed Elliott Harrison 276.65.

Griffith Road Deer Creek Citizens National Bank Fletcher Savings & Trust Co Indianapolis City Security Company Meyer- Kiser Bank Breed Elliott & Harrison

City Bus Line Seeks Permit to Extend to Monticello

The Delphi to Frankfort bus service seeks approval to extend the line to Monticello. Buses run via the T. H. I. E. Traction Co. and connect with the interurban at Frankfort.

Delphi Frankfort Monticello T. H. I. & E. Traction Co

Carroll county auditor candidate outlines goals and background

The candidate describes thirty years in Madison township and residences in Deer Creek Monroe and Democrat townships. He cites a thirty year grain business career with Whiteman Bros. and Whiteman Bros. Co, membership in the M. E. church, a fiscally prudent approach, and vows to manage the auditor’s office for all Carroll county residents, not a select few.

Carroll County Madison Township Deer Creek Monroe Democrat Township M. E. Church Whiteman Bros Whiteman Bros. & Co

Methodist Ladies Aid Market at Boothroyd Rooms

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold a market in the Boothroyd rooms on Saturday May 8 beginning at ten o clock.

Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Boothroyd Rooms

Kokomo Man Seeks U S Senate Despite Personal Interruption

Kokomo businessman John E. Fredrick, long at the helm since 1896, bursts into public service as he declares his candidacy for the United States Senate. The move disrupts his established, congenial career path amid rising political expectations.

John E. Fredrick Kokomo

John E Fredrick A Democratic Senate Candidate In Indiana

Longtime Kokomo businessman John E Fredrick launches a bid for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate after decades of medical training and industrial work. Born Randolph County Indiana sixty years ago he built the Kokomo Steel & Wire Company and has served on local boards while remaining active in civic life.

Indiana John E. Fredrick United States Senate Fredrick Randolph County Darke County Ohio Heidelberg Ridgeville Kokomo Kokomo Steel & Wire Company Board of Safety Congregational Church

New Grange at Yeoman Elects Officers

A first meeting of the Yeoman Grange elected its officers including Worthy Master Wilbur Doolittle Overseer Herman Weaver Lecturer Mrs Mabel Kennard Steward Ross Holloway Assistant Steward Will Myers Chaplain Lewis Greenwalt Treasurer George Hamilton Gate Keeper Paul Viney Ceres Inez Galloway Pomona Jessie Simons Flora Francis Greenwalt Lady Assistant Steward Hazel Myers in a gathering of about sixty charter members.

Yeoman Grange Monnday Yeoman Jesse Newsom George Sites Newman Viney Grange Wilbur Doolittle Herman Weaver Mabel Kennard Ross Holloway Will Myers Lewis Greenwalt George Hamil Paul Viney Ceres Inez Galloway Pomona Jessie Simons Flora Francis Greenwalt Hazel Myers

Mrs Gardner Critical After Auto Crash On Neglected North Street

Mrs Roy Gardner wife of the county recorder suffered a severe brain concussion when she and her husband were returning home over the unimproved North street in South Delphi. She has been unconscious most of the time since the accident and on Friday morning the doctor states there is slight improvement but condition remains critical. Mrs Gardner is president of the local American Legion Auxiliary unit and was formerly Miss Dickerson of Clymers.

Roy Gardner County Recorder South Delphi Gardner American Legion Auxiliary Dickerson Clymers

Meeting for the Deaf at Trinity Church

Next Sunday at 3 p.m. in Trinity Church parlors Lafayette Dr O N Pittinger Indiana state superintendent of the School for the Deaf will give an address to all deaf residents of the county Mrs W C Wiley and daughter Mary Love of Ridgeville visit B F Stuart of Adams township Prof Wiley's school at Ridgeville closes today

FOR the Trinity Church Lafayette O. N. Pittinger Indianapolis School For the Deaf W. C. Wiley Mary Love Ridgeville B. F.stuart Adams Township

T J Clyne Returns From Martinsville Visit

T J Clyne has returned after a two week visit in Martinsville. He visited local sites and met friends during the trip and reports a pleasant stay.

T. J. Clyne Martinsville

A Great Picture at Arc Theatre Delights Viewers

A film shown at the Arc Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday evenings portrays the building of the first transcontinental railroad. Delphians compare it to The Covered Wagon, but view it as superior to that classic. Students found it educational and Mrs. Milton Gardner’s music enhanced the presentation.

Arc Theatre Delphi Milton Gardner Arc

Tax Board Rejects Carrollton Bridge Contract Bond Issue

The state tax board dis approves the April 20 contract with National Concrete Co for Carrollton bridge bonds after engineers found Wallace Marshall Co bid lowest and best. County officials maintain bids were opened correctly and plan to rebid, while the board's ruling blocks bond issuance and delays construction.

State Carroll County Carrollton Bridge Wallace Marshall Co Lafayette Wallace Bridge Tax Board State Tax Board National Concrete Company State Board Carrollton National Concrete Co Luton Wallace Marshall& Co Wallace Indianapolis Marshall

Miss Genevieve Ryan Visits Delphi and Lafayette Relatives

Chicago teacher Miss Genevieve Ryan and her brother Tom Ryan visited relatives in Delphi and Lafayette this week.

Genevieve Ryan Chicago Tom Ryan Delphi Lafayette

Free Christian Science Lecture by Bicknell Young at Mars Theatre

A free lecture by C S B Bicknell Young of Chicago and member of The Board of Lectureship The Mother Church Boston will be held at the Mars Theatre Lafayette Indiana on Sunday afternoon May 2. The public is cordially invited.

Bicknell Young Chicago Illinois Mother Church Boston Massachusettes Mars Theatre Lafayette Indiana

Camden K of P Hall Rebuilding Approved And Underway

Camden citizens finance the rebuilding of the K of P Hall on its old foundation after a fire. About $8,000 in second mortgage bonds at 4.5 percent plus a first mortgage of about $8,000 fund construction. R O Sharp is contracted. work began this week. The committee includes E M Cripe Charles Baker Dr B F Wray and trustees Cab Sink A E Tesh Lewis Campbell.

Camden K. of P R. O. Sharp E. M. Cripe Charles Baker B. F. Wray William Snoeberger Cab Sink A. E. Tesh Lewis Campbell J. M. Miller Fred Case Harry Jones Wm. Snoeberger

Mrs C C Chissom Buys Downtown Restaurant

Mrs C C Chissom, of this city, has purchased the restaurant on South Washington near the Masonic Temple and will open it next Monday. The room has been repainted and papered. She is an experienced cook and will feature home cooking. Her reputation as an excellent cook should draw patrons to the new restaurant.

C. C. Chissom Washington Street Masonic Temple

Whiteman Brothers Prize Offer For Hoosier Show

Carroll County homemakers may compete in bread cakes and pastries at the Hoosier Products Show in Lafayette May 18 19 sponsored by the Indiana Millers Bakers and Home Makers. Whiteman Brothers Milling of Delphi offers prize money for Carroll exhibitors with county only and state wide classes. Premium lists will be issued soon.

Whiteman Bros Purdue Carroll County Lafayette Indiana Millers, Bakers Indiana Whiteman Brothers Milling Company of Delphi

Mothers Day Chocolates at Rexall Store

Beau tiful Mothers Day chocolates priced at 1.50 and 2.50 per box offered by Mar gowski's Rexall store. Miss Ila Mears and Donald Rothen berger motored to South Bend Sunday.

Sons & Daughters Margowski Rexall Ila Mears Donald Rothenberger South Bend

April in Washington and Monticello Reflects National Heritage

The piece extols visiting the National Capital and Monticello in April, noting historic events linked to the month from Lexington to Paul Revere’s ride. It highlights April celebrations of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday and the Daughters of the American Revolution as Washington enters spring, with the city’s preparations and caterings for delegates.

National Capital Monticello Montishello Thomas Jefferson Washington Lexington Paul Revere Robert E. Lee Appomatox America National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

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