Primary causes many surprises in Carroll county race
In Carroll county last Tuesday the quiet primary produced several surprises. Democratic winner Jake Harness beat John Shultheis by 296 in the third district for commissioner. Other Dem wins included J Houston Dunn 20 over Bob Catron, Irvin Humes 21 over Jesse Heiland and Ralph Whetzel, Gail McFarland 85 over Susan Wason, James Hurtt 20 over Ballard and Kennard, Earl Stewart 72 over Turpie Martin and L. J. Bryan, and Edna Yeager 42 over rivals for trustee. Republican contest had Charles Plank defeating Cloyd Schneib by a record vote, 1318 to 258. Monroe township trustee race favored Gien O. Smith by 8, with Robert F. Love sending a final, narrower tally. Official precinct results follow.
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Carroll County
Jake Harness
John Shultheis
Shultheis
Delphi
Mr. Harness
Burlington Township
J. Houston Dunn
Bob Catron
Democrat Township
Irvin Humes
Jesse J. Heiland
Ralph Whetzel
Gail McFarland
Deer Creek
Susan Wason
Jefferson
James Hurtt
Charles Ballard
John Kennard
Rock
Creek
Earl Stewart
Turpie Martin
L. J. Bryan
Wason
Edna Yeager
Charles O) Plank
Cloyd Schneib
Plank
Schneib
Monroe Township
Flora
Gien
Smith
Jesse Co
Har- Shulee
Adams
Burlington
Carrollton
Clay
Democrat
Gorueen
Tippecanoe
Washington
Uo Sa
Oaeree Seemann
Anna
Wallac Shaffer
Burgton
Catron
Dunn
McFarland
McFariland
Heiland Wee
Humes
Ballard
Hurtt
Kenny Hurtt
Im Rock Creek
Bryan Ee
Stewart
Cates
Smitp
Elliott
Naenene
Martin Swehn
Ee Yeager
Republican Ticket Counts in Precincts 12 and 34
Precinct 12 and 34 returns show Republican candidates for Trustee and Assessor with margins listed as counts and plurality figures. The Tippecanoe county canvass completed after midnight, with clerks aiding, and a consulting engineer candidate from Chicago discussed Delphi dam plans.
Democratic precinct committee meeting in Delphi May 10
The article notes all Democratic precinct committee men should meet in the commissioners court rooms at the court house in Delphi next Saturday May 10 at 1 o clock to elect officers. Vice chairs appointed by the newly elected precinct committee men are urged to attend.
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Theicom
Missioners
Court House
Delphi
Central Committee
Tax Installment Day Brings Large Receipts and Delinquent Concerns
County tax collectors faced a busy installment day as residents paid taxes with many funds still owed. Treasurer Irvin Flora reported Saturday receipts reaching 73 000 dollars, driven by large corporate checks over 10 000 dollars. Deputy Charles Flora cautioned that unpaid receipts remain and total delinquencies could be higher after ongoing audits and mail processing conclude in a few days.
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Irvin Flora
Flora
Charles Flora
Ditch contract led by Clyde Langston
The Barber ditch in Howard county and Burlington township Carroll county was awarded to Generous Michael of Frankfort for 12968 dollars. Ditch is dredge and tile type. Langston, in Kokomo hospital after appendicitis operation, led the bidding canvass and will return home this week. James O. Obear is attorney.
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Howard County
Burlington Township
Carroll County
Michael of
Frankfort
Clyde Langso
Kokomo
Burlington
James O. Obear
Rhodes Wolf car crash suit settled out of court
Bertha Rhodes versus Paul V. Wolf, a $10,000 damage claim over injuries from a automobile accident, was settled out of court after two weeks of hearings. Plaintiffs received $1,900. Two companion suits were dismissed as part of the settlement. Judge Pruitt led the proceedings during the trial period.
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Bertha Rhodes
Paul
Wolf
Florence Coble Elected County Attendance Officer
Mrs. Florence Coble of Burrows was elected county attendance officer by the county board of education, succeeding Mrs. W. C. Brackenridge. Coble, a former teacher with college training, will begin August 1. The vote was five to four with one blank. Brackenridge praised for efficient service. Delphi and Fiora high school boards discussed teaching materials for lower grades.
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Florence Coble
Burrows
County Board of Education
W. C. Brackenridge
Coble
Walter
Casad
Jefferson, Democrat
Monroe
Delphi and
Fiora High Schoohe
Bailey
Commissioners Meet Two Road Contracts Let
County commissioners opened estimates for Beard Road in Clay township and Larimore Road in Jackson. Beard Road about 12 000. Larimore Road about 4 000. Beard is three miles, Larimore one mile. Bids about two thirds of estimate. low bidder awarded contract to Bob Clark & Duvall, Albert Holloway, William Mahoney for Larimore Road mile long.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beard
Clay Township
Larimore
Jackson
Larimore Road
C Intractors
Sagan
Bob Clark
Duvall
Judge Pruitt Names Tax Board Members
Frank Roskuski was appointed to the board of equalization to succeed himself and William Wingard was named to George Petersons seat. Both were approved by the board of commissioners. Wingard is a Republican and Roskuski a Democrat. The law requires one member from each party. Three other members hold seats by office: Auditor J. L. Whiteman Treasurer Irvin Flora and Assessor Orvel Schock. Appointees are paid five dollars a day.
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Frank Roskuski
Board of Equalization
Succed
William Wingard
George Peterson
Board ‘of Commissioners
Wingard
Roskuski
J. L. Whiteman
Irvin Flora
From Carroll County's Early Farming to Saw Mills
From 1825 to 1840 corn dominated Carroll County farming due to stumps preventing wheat planting and lack of drills. Wheat was broadcast, harvested with sickles, and corn sold for about 53 cents a bushel while wheat hovered near 87 to 30 cents. Early saw mills relied on water power. crude ditching used rails and oak slabs, later replaced by four inch tile.
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Carroll County
Bachelor's Run
Pleasant
Deer’ Creek
Wild Cat Creek
Former Carroll Resident Dead Emma Morton Kelsay
Mrs Lily B Sheets receives notice of Emma Morton Kelsay of Ontario Oregon dying from heart trouble Funeral services were held in Ontario on Sunday May 4 with interment at Westfall cemetery.
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Lily B. Sheets
Emma Morton Kelsay
Ontario
Oregon
Westfall
Delphi Faces Loss of Military Unit and Armory Risks
National Guard officers warn Company G in Delphi may be disbanded due to recruitment lag and transfers. If the unit dissolves the state would lock the east end of the armory and block use of the gym, threatening athletic activities. Officers expect orders to report to Indianapolis on May 30 for police duty at the Speedway races with transportation and $4 per man.
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Delphi
National Guard
Roy Gardner
William McHanna
Gardner
Thompson
Darlington
Flora
Williamsport
Delphi Company
Indianapolis
Tragic Truck Collision Kills Rockfield Man
Thomas Robinson of Rockfield dies from injuries after being struck by a Chevrolet truck near John Williamson farm northeast of town. The driver Orlie Howshell and passenger George Leslie were uninjured as the truck veered and overturned into a ditch while Robinson, working for the Rockfield Telephone Co., stepped into the road from one side. Dr. R. Y. Mullin attended.
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Thomas Robinson
Rockfield
John Williamson
Benjamin Been
Orlie Howshell
George Leslie
Robinson
R. Y. Mullin
GOP Split Possible Over Delphi Chairman Race
Republican precinct committeemen meet in Delphi to choose a county chairmanship amid factional divisions. Supporters back LeRoy Hardy of Washington township or Dr. B F Wray of Camden, while ex-chairman John Kerlin and former county treasurer William Ashba are also mentioned as viable candidates.
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Delphi
G.o. P
Ad Link
Gounty
Iain Wef
Highways
Sink
B. F. Wray
Camden
General Assembly
Ray
Old Guard
LeRoy Hardy
Washington Township
Court House
John Kerlin
William
Ashba
Frank Houser Named Court House Janitor Hopefuls Named
The court officials selected Frank Houser for the court house janitor position to start June 1 at $1800 annually. Other applicants included Max Leopold, a census taker in Tippecanoe, living in Deer Creek, who gathered petition signers. Bonds were ordered sold for Frank Larimore road in Jackson township and Ed Beard road in Clay, with a petition filed to improve the Charles E. Ridenour road in Carrollton township.
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Frank Houser
Houser
Max Leopold
Tippecanoe
Deer Creek
Leopold
Frank Larimore
Jackson Township
Ed Beard
Clay
Charles, KE. Ridenour
Carrollton
Whiteman Named Administrator of Mary Whiteman Estate
L Whiteman has been named administrator of the estate of the late Mary Whiteman. Gus A Hall is attorney.
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L Whiteman
Ad Falakaeten
Mary Whiteman
Gus. A. Hall
Marriage Licenses Issued in Delphi and Nearby Areas
Local clerk reports marriage licenses granted to several couples, including Delphi residents and nearby towns. The acts reflect ongoing formalizations of unions with names and dates recorded in the county records.
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Delphi
Gelowny
Moutierlo BR
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Ing
Robert F. Love
Washington Street
Edward W. Bowen
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Graig
Glingenpestocaee
Kingery
Wilson
Riley
Vaughan
Gruber
Hilderbran
Richardson
Gruber’s
Floyd Julien
T. J. Ryan
Edward Smock
Roy Clauser
Charles Wilson
Abner Bowen
James Co Obear
William H. ‘Bradshaw
Sutton van Pelt
Chicago
van Peilt
Oakdale
Plank Schneib Adams
Lay
Ill
Madison
Rock Creek
Peterson Ae
Caughell
Essor
Leslie Leslie
Baum
Will Sur
Clyde Langston
F.lorence Coble
Wad. Brackenridge
Judge Pruitt
TAX Board
Sy WM. C. Smith
Historical Society
Carroll
Given Court House
Albert. Pitzer
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