Local News Notes of General Interest
Mrs. J. H. Burr bought a Dodge sedan and Charles Wood purchased a touring car. Miss Mary Ives visited Lebanon with Miss Kathleen Kerlin. Mrs. Margaret Townsley, sister of Mrs. Tom Black, is visiting. Mrs. Martha Hathaway of Lowell guests of Miss Hilda Casad over the weekend. A. B. Crampton of Indianapolis founder of The Citizen visited his Delphi children. J. B. Kennedy from west of Brookston is reroofing farm buildings for Geo. C. Loy Roofing Co. Miss May Rea Martin, ill with flu, was taken to Home Hospital in Lafayette. Miss Margaret Knettle of Flora roofing her farm house. Geo. C. Loy Roofing Co. applying the roof. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Kuhmule and son Billy of Decatur visited Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDonald. Mrs. W. P. Thompson attended district Methodist Missionary societies convention at Rossville. Dr. and Mrs. Z. E. Patrick of Chicago spending summer at country home on the Wabash. Mr. Jennie Taylor Smith returned from two weeks with Norwood Gardner in Peoria. Freeman Baum of Tippecanoe township went to Rockville to the sanitarium there.
Robeson Daughter Ruth Robeson Sails to Monrovia
A cablegram from Ruth Robeson reports her safe arrival in Monrovia, Africa, after sailing from New York on March 15. She is a Lutheran missionary and the daughter of Plato Robeson of Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Robeson
New York
Monrovia
Africa
Miss Robeson
Plato Robeson
Camden
Burrows School Enjoys Successful Term and Local News
The Burrows school closed after a very successful term with Mr Scroggs Thelma Finks and Paul Miller teachers. Funeral for Chester Daniels held in Burrows with burial at Pleasant Run cemetery. Mrs Jennie Wolf of Delphi broke her arm at the Burrows commencement. S M Clemson returns from five weeks in Crawfordsville hospital for rheumatism. William Wiley Ridgeville and Mason Stuart Purdue visited Adams township. Melvin and Ora Platt open a new hardware store in Bringhurst. Glee Club of North Manchester performed at the Church of the Brethren. Leona Holsinger of Delphi is a club member. Various visitors and gatherings noted including Mrs Chas Burkholder and Miss Bea Mitten. Mrs Helen Schultz Voak hosted cards in honor of Miss Genevieve Ryan. Roy Reppert moves from Gingrich grocery. plans carpentry work. Edna Getzendanner visits relatives in Camden. Paul Martin of Lockport welcomes baby daughter Martha Helen April 26 1924. Isabella Magee staying with the Martins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Martin
Lockport
Martha Helen
Isabella
Magee
Messners Return to Indianapolis Health Improves
Mr and Mrs S D Messner of Attica announce they are back in Indianapolis with Mrs Messner showing health improvement after wintering in Florida. Also noted, Mrs Irene Dede low and Mrs Hamilton of Ke wana visited East Monroe Street during the M E missionary convention in this city last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Messner
Attica
Florida
Indianapolis
W. C. Smith
East Monroe Street
Irene Dedelow
Childrens Work
Hammond
Mrs. Hamilton
Kewanna
M. E. Missionary
Delphi Weekend Social and School Events Highlight Local News
Delphian residents plan visits from the Iamsden Hodgson family and Ed Blythe hosting. Ralph Robinson and Clara Sager wed at the Methodist parsonage. Knights of Columbus initiation at Lafayette. Home Economies circle to Purdue. A Delphi home burned with partial insurance. high school students to Noblesville oratorical contest. local roof work by Geo Loy Roofing. club meetings and gatherings fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Blythe
Purdue
Carroll County
State Fair School For
Clay Doty
Stella Stewart
Delphi’ S High School
Central
Indiana
Noblesville
Lafayette
Frankfort
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Delphi
Crockett-Marriage Ties Rockfield Couple in Presbyterian Manse
Thomas Crockett and Gladys Crockett of Rockfield wed April 22 at 7:30 pm officiated by Rev. Atkinson. Attendants Miss Mildred Simons and Lawrence Howard. Bride, a Rockfield High School graduate, counts 1924. groom is a World War veteran who served nine months overseas and twenty three months total. Supper hosted at groom’s parents’ home. couple to reside there temporarily. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Mullin Estat, Mr and Mrs Floyd Groninger and Helen Groninger, Mr and Mrs T M Williamson, and Miss Simons and Mr Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas—Crockett i James
F. Thomas
Gladys M. Crockett
Rockfield
Atkinson
Mildred Simons
Lawrence Howard
Fort Wayne
Dén
Sam
James Thomas
Mullin
Estat
Floyd‘ Groninger
Helen
Community church services and switch to Baptist speaker
Christian Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30. A meeting at the Baptist church to hear a speaker from the Anti Saloon League is set for 7 30. Divine service at the Lutheran church on Union Street Sunday at 2 30 led by Rev H E Stuehm of Logansport. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Christian Mandeavor
The
Baptist Church
Antisaloon League
E. Lester
C.W. Hunter
S'S
Union St
E. Stuehm
Logansport
Rain or Shine Sunday School entertain mothers
The Rain or Shine class of the Methodist Sunday School led by Mrs. A. L. Akers will host mothers of the congregation Monday evening in the church parlors. The event aims to provide fellowship and a look at church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist ‘Sunday School
A. L. Akers
Even in Best of Families at Mitchell Dinner
An anecdote from the Mitchell household follows Oscar's school day mishap. He explains how a rubber flew during class, striking Miss Gray on the head, yet she compliments his aim and keeps calm. Relatives react with humor and caution, ending the evening with family plans. Later, notes on Boy Scouts and a Castle de ment project in France highlight outdoor merit and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Oscar
Mra. Mitchell
Qsear
Orbie
Dad
Mr. Mitchell
Gray
Ginger
Glowing Rocks On Mountain Crest Spark Scientific Interest
Scientists note rocks on a mountain crest in the Bismarck archipelago glow with a radi um that can be seen for miles, suggesting unusual mineral content and mineralogy worthy of further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck Archipelago
Océania
Bronze mirror from Caesar era found in Celtic camp
Archaeologists uncover a bronze mirror dating to Caesar's invasion of Britain, retrieved from a forest site near a Celtic encampment and later presented to the British Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
British _museum
Henry Cox Passes Away in 91st Year
Henry R. Cox a Civil War veteran and Booth Royd Post G A R member died April 24 at the National Military Home Danville. His body was brought to Delphi for services at Delphi Methodist Church conducted by Rev R O Kimberlin. Born June 22 1833 in Badgworth Somersetshire England he came to the United States at nineteen and served in Company A Second Indiana Cavalry. He married Hattie A Arnold July 19 1877. Surviving relatives include children William H. Cox Denver Colorado Mary Doremus Delphi Joseph E. Cox Danville Illinois and R A Foster Kansas City Mo with Jessie Taylor as stepdaughter. He lived at the National Military Home at Danville and remained fond of Delphi friends and his old comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothroyd Post
National’ Military Home
Danville
Delphi Methodist Church
R. O. Kimberlin
Mr. Cox
Badgworth
Axbridge
Somersetshire
England
Mary ‘Hicks
Delphi
Joseph E. Cox
Ilinois
R.A. Foster
Kansas City
Jessie Taylor
Cox
Mrs Matilda Wilson Dies After Stroke at 77
Matilda Wilson mother of Mrs S. W. Hunter died at the Hunter home Friday evening from a paralysis stroke suffered November 7. She was 77. Funeral services were held Sunday at 12 45 p m from the home and the body shipped to Ames Iowa for burial. Delphi Citizen until after election 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Wilson
SS. W. Hunter
Hunter
East of Delphi Bereaved and Social Notes
East of Camden residents hosted and visited neighbors including the Rabers and Millers. The community shared news of guests from Young America and Toledo, a death from tuberculosis, and local calls on Tuesday and Sunday with multiple family connections.
Topple Over If the Average Man Was Too Proud
The saying suggests a man may topple when vanity makes him top heavy, warning that self-importance and arrogance tilt balance and lead to a downfall.
Oxen Stamp Trade Note Reflects Value of Livestock
An ancient practice features an ox image stamped on leather to indicate the animal’s current value. This token system linked a beast’s worth to a standard mark, guiding trade in early markets and preserving price references across exchanges.
Fragmentary Note On A Woman’s Regret In Early Text
A partial, garbled passage discusses a woman feeling regret about her marriage to a certain man and the idea that another woman might be better suited, reflecting domestic sentiment in an unclear source.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Burr
Charles Wood
Mary Ives
Kathleen Kerlin
Margaret Townsley
Tom Black
Martha Hathaway
Lowell
Hilda Casad
A. B. Crampton
Citizen
J. B. Kennedy
Brookston
Géo. C. Loy
C. Reroof
Amey Rea” ‘Martin
Margaret Knettle
Flora
Loy, Roofing Co
N. J. Kuhmule
Billy
Decatur
Daniel McDonald
W. P. Thompson
Methodist Missionary Societies
Rossville
Mrs. Z. E. Patrick
Chicago
the Wabash
Jennie Taylor Smith
Mrs. Norwood. Gardner
Peoria
Ill
Freeman' Baum
Tippecanoe Township
Rockville
Jesse E. Wise
Retherford Electric Shop
Ind
Burrows
Mr. Scroggs
Thelma Finks
Paul Miller
Chester Daniels
Pleasant Run
Jennie Wolf
S. M. Clemson
Route 5
Crawfordsville Hospital
William Wiley
Ridgeville
Mason Stuart
Benjamin F. Stuart
Miss Mayme
Adams Township
Glee Club
North Manchester
Church of the Brethren
Leona Holsinger
Chas. Burkholder
Clyde Bitter and Sons
Bea Mitten
Newcastle
Anna. Snyder
Helen Schultz Voak
J. J. Schultz
Genevieve Ryan
Roy Reppert
Gingrich
Pyrmont
Reppert
Edna Getzendanner
Hammond High School
G. S. Thomas
B. B. Mayhill
E. M. Cripe
Jesse
Kendall
Joseph D
Mary J. Kendall
Christians Church
Carl McFarland
Bruce Sines
Wabash County
Floyd Julien
Nedie
and Gomf
Iamden
A. L. Hodgson and
Ed Blythe
Ralph Be, Robinson
Clara E. Sager
Williamsport
Methodist
Kimberlin
Ralph
Delhi
Western Union Telegram
Cletis Hoover
C. J. McGreevey
Paul Jones
Harry Bayer
Jerry Haugh
George Ruskuski
Knights of Columbus
Mary Haugh
Rose Bennett
FE. W. Bowen
Hilda Bowen
N. J. Howe
Smith
A. Shirk
Will Cowdin
Wason
Tipton
Harry ‘Mason
Mary Mason
John Boze
Geo. C. Loy Roofing Co
Carrie Jones
Glenn Cushman
Lutheran Church
I. U
Indiana ‘University
Regis
Bringhurst
Myron J. Johnson
Campden Rae D. Brown
Cutlér
Frances L. Brown
Lucille Quinn
Delphi Max
Boria
John G. Carney
Charles L
Gregg
Hubert Gros
Ralph. E
Hanna
Roger J. Hanna
Martha Landis
Fred
S.million
Helen M. Wagoner
Charles L. Wise
Ethel B. Budrow
Dorothy L. Clarke
Esther M. Colvin
Frances L. Dunkin
Hilda C. Kerns
Addison G. Moore
Arthur B. Richter
George E. Voorhees
Idawilla
Rachel E. Ireland
Sedalia
John G. Lauchnex
Cher
Fancegnathor
By Agnes North
Moclure
Qise Dement
France
Happy
American Committee
Henry Cox
Mrs
Howard Landis
Leonard Yerkes
Carl Raber
Fred’ ‘Raber
Charles Raber
Colefax
John Raber
Thelma Mummert
Young America
Ella Mummert
Ernest Mummert
Joe. Turner
W. H. Sidenbender
Monticello
C. W. Sidenbender
Truman Snoeberger
Robert Sieber
Radnor
Fred Raber
Ae Ceptain
Delphi Ice, Coal & Supply Co
Mah Jongg
All Victor
Brunswick
Janssen
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