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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
8
The act requires abandoned or poorly maintained wartime gravesites to come under township trustees or authorized non profit groups. Advisory boards may petition for funds to repair and sustain cemeteries, with annual tax levies increased to cover approved sums. Trustees face fines for noncompliance. Wanted to see your for sale ads in The Citizen.
The court approved final reports in multiple estates including Crampen, Mary A Crib e, Beard, Shuey, and Little. Inheritance taxes were fixed for Jeremiah, Pollard, and Alrey estates. Several new suits were filed including State Bank of Idaville actions and a malicious prosecution case. Defendants were fined and sent to the Indiana State Farm. some estates were stricken or reinstated upon death or remarriage.
Assistant United States Attorney Alexander G. Cavins of Indianapolis warned that Section 146 of the federal criminal code could apply to liquor buyers under the Jones law. He said a purchaser of a drink could face a $500 fine and three years in prison for failing to report a felony to authorities, and a buyer could be convicted on two counts for knowing the liquor was sold and transported by a bootlegger. Cavins argued the provision would aid enforcement of the Volstead act.
Wabash Railway announces a Decoration Day trip for May 30 leaving Fort Wayne at morning and returning by evening from Springfield. The train will visit Lincoln sites with a noon luncheon, basket lunch for homeward travel, and low fares arranged with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Delphi officials anticipate many students and parents will join.
County agricultural agents from Carroll Cass Clinton Howard and Jasper counties meet with County Agent Maggart and Director B A Schnell at Camp Tecumseh this afternoon to plan the Tecumseh farm camp July 25 to August 1. A 4 PM meeting in the high school auditorium invites all boys and girls and others interested in the camp, with Director Schnell in attendance.
The Presbyterian church at Rockfield postpones Rev M W Oggle D D of Crawfordsville sermon titled Radio Religion until Sunday night June 2. Members are invited to attend and are assured of a hearty welcome.
An ad promoting daily baths and a fresh Coopers suit for health protection and body comfort, credited to Quick & Clifford. It emphasizes health as a key asset and urges routine grooming and attire upgrades.
A brief notice describes wallpaper cleaner sold or advertised at Elless and Orrs Drug Store. The item appears in a small catalog or storefront display. The text emphasizes cleaning products available at the local drug store.
Prof and Mrs Walter Grimm of Winona Minnesota report that their daughter Miss Karen Grimm aged 10 underwent an appendicitis operation last Thursday. No further word has arrived, believed to indicate a satisfactory recovery.
The Square Deel Grocery of Rock Field will hold a demonstration next Saturday to showcase Dietzen's bakery products. Free lunch and hot coffee will be served. Sample loaves of bread will be distributed.
Francis Poncebaker returned home from a ten month western trip. Frank Arthur and family visited the Dav id Arthur household in Logansport. Miss Maxine Schock stayed with Miss Dorothy Lilly in Oak Grove. Mrs. Charles Hargraves and Ethel Hargraves of Yeoman along with Opal Solvern of Frankfort were guests of Mrs. Ross Austin. Frank Diener and family from Monticello visited Carl Metz and family. Daniel Wann and sons Verlin and Earl from Chalmers visited John Burke and family. Missionary Society of Oak Grove Christian church met with Mrs. David Lilly Friday afternoon. Charles Johnson and wife visited Earl McKinney's family in Earl Park. Mrs. Ivan Roth of Hickman, with Mrs. Dewey Reynolds and children, called on Mrs. Charles Clark Thursday. Mrs. Samuel Neel traveled to Indianapolis to be with a seriously ill mother. Mahala Henry visited Misses Elizabeth, Mary, and Clara Burke Thursday afternoon and Mrs. Carl Metzaece’s daughters Friday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Roth spent Monday with David Lilly. Lilly ill with flu. Mrs. Peters of Begete also mentioned.
West Delphi residents note Mrs. Ben Johnson, bedridden by illness, shows improvement. Edgar McKinley and family visited Oscar Hall Sunday. Dorothy Johnson and Mary Brewer are ill and miss school. Families shared meals and neighbors exchanged calls over the weekend. A Mother's Day program drew attendees from Delphi churches. Oscar Johnson recovering from recent illness. John Hickman and Laura Cottrell of Templeton visited here. George Plunkett hosted relatives for Mother's Day dinner.
Local notes show Elizabeth Guthrie visiting niece Emily Guthrie in Rock Creek Township while Marjorie and Helen Guthrie return from Florida to stay with aunt Blanche Risser in Logansport and attend high school. Other entries mention Delphi boat factory workers Stuart and Alfred Guthrie, visits by Frank Halligan and Charles Notbey of Chicago, and Mother's Day gatherings.
Walter Guthrie hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs E F Guthrie and daughter Viola at Delphi. Guthrie paid a call on Tuesday to the Parks grave yard.
The Jefferson Township Auxiliary gathered with Mrs. Ella Jones last Thursday to make baskets and door stops. Numerous families visited relatives and friends Sunday including the Schock and Dimmitt families, the Kilmer clan near Sitka, and Claude Ellis with his parents. Rev. Robert Karns of Buffalo called on Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crowell Saturday afternoon. Miss Mildred Atherton left for Waterlist Michigan to visit her brother Harvey Atherton and family.
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