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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
6
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Mrs Lena Murphy widow of A W Murphy, a former Pennsylvania Railroad telegraph operator, sues in Frankfort Circuit Court for 10000 over her husband’s death in 1925 when he was crushed under a train at Bringhurst. Murphy had served as general utility man and had earlier led a Bell Telephone unit in southern Pennsylvania.
An advertisement promoting 666 as a cure for colds gripe dengue flu bilious fever and malaria claims germ killing effects. The piece notes the Delphi Citizen priced at $1.50 per year.
The Indiana State Medical Association bulletin urges letting children go barefoot in war weather. It emphasizes roomy footwear, proper toeing, and exercises to keep feet flexible, warning against tight stockings and high heels. Early orthopedic care can correct congenital foot deformities in infancy.
The Terry Company, in its 33rd year, presents a full staging of Uncle Tom's Cabin from Stowe's manuscript. A fifty performer cast, live band, and massive scenery travel in their own cars. Free street concert at 7 pm. doors open 7:30 pm for a 8 pm show.
Indiana board of printing announces distribution of the 1927 acts will finish around May 10. 92 county clerks must send receipts to Indianapolis before Governor Jackson issues the formal proclamation. Acts with emergency clauses became law on signing, but many residents remain unaware which acts are included.
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman in Cicott street area organized two full baseball clubs. On a Sunday practice session, the A Team lined up with Glosser at catcher and pitcher, Forker at first base, Randolph at second, White at third, F. White at shortstop, s. Replogle in center, E. Crazo in right, and R. Randolph in left. The B Team featured Odom as pitcher, White at first, Reynolds at second, Crazo at third, Reynolds at short, Funkhouser in left, C. Forker in center, A. Helvie in right, and F. Bucks in right field.
Indiana fruit crops face heavy damage from recent cold, with experts estimating losses near half of the average crop value about ten million dollars. Apples strawberries and peaches are hardest hit as statewide low temperatures continue to affect harvest prospects.
Four to five hundred children received dental examinations at the clinic last week. County Nurse Miss DeLaney led exams and recommended corrections. Clinics ran Wednesday and Friday mornings and afternoons, with St. Joseph parochial and West Side school pupils joining. Drs. Blickenstaff Gouchenour and Smith supervised, aided by DeLaney Amick and Mrs. William S. Smith.
Robert H. Moore of Michigan City charges D. C. Stephenson is isolated and worn down in Indiana State Prison while awaiting a possible new trial. Moore seeks a private interview and a venue change from La Porte Circuit Court to obtain Stephenson’s story for a potential appeal and to reveal connections to Indiana politics and the Klan.
Real estate transfers listed include Joseph Been to Benjamin S Been for 99.25 acres in Rock Creek township for $1.00 and Nannie B Misner to Charley R Pollard for Pt Lot 17 in S Delphi for $3000.00. Other transfers cover numerous townships, parcels and nominal sums of $1.00 to convey titles among individuals and companies across Delphi and surrounding areas.
Lewis W. White and spouse sell 80 acres in Democrat township for 14500 dollars. Frank L. Shepard and spouse transfer 157 acres in Tippecanoe township to Mary McDonald for 6500 dollars. Walter J. Kennard transfers a small tract in Tippecanoe to Ross P. Holloway.
Charles J. Marsh of Monticello, a former Rossville restaurant man, chased by Frankfort police after causing a disturbance at a Frankfort hotel while seeking his wife. He was arrested and fined for carrying concealed weapons. Marsh accused of battering a door in the hotel in a mistaken belief his wife was with another man.
A Seth Thomas representative spent days repairing the courthouse clock but it still ran irregularly and stopped at 10 on Sunday morning. The clock's erratic performance had puzzled visitors viewing the square from multiple angles, making it seem as if the city used various time zones.
An advert for Hall's Market promoting phone 391 Cowdins for plumbing supplies and fresh fish and oysters available at the market.
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