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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
1
In a wartime interview Tarkington converses with a French Foreign Legion colonel who lost an arm and a leg in the Great War. They debate disarmament and universal peace, with the colonel warning that unilateral disarmament invites massacre without a world authority.
The C. B. Landis farm near Carroll County, famed for its improvements, was auctioned by Sheriff Riley Sink. The 159 acre tract went to Union Central Life Insurance for 12 242 68 after a $11 917 89 judgment. The 269 acre parcel sold to the National Bank of Monticello for 20 000. The farms, owned by LaRue Coble and wife, carry a total judgment of 23 075 41. The sale drew curious onlookers to the courthouse steps.
S. R. Stansberry with a wife and three children was fined 200 dollars and costs in Circuit court last Friday for obtaining money under false pretenses. In default he was sent to the penal farm but may be released if the funds are paid. The case involved a claim of a $1,000 fire loss on a separator he owned no interest in. A second arrest also occurred as Osborn, jailed in Starke County, is wanted for a barn and separator fire near Camden.
Dr. E. E. Blickenstaff, Delphi dentist, wed Ada C. Buck of Buck Creek Wednesday at 6 PM in the parsonage with Rev. R. B. Kern officiating. The couple will reside in Delphi and friends extend best wishes in the surprise nuptials.
Arlie EB Hughes a Camden farmer wed Lucile A Wolf of Camden. Arthur E Hartman a Chicago railroad clerk married Florence Powers of Delphi.
Amanda C. Myer and others sue John F. Myer and others seeking partition relief with William C. Smith listed as attorney for the plaintiff.
A ruined quotation discusses calling people in nocent and unwilling and labels them makers of frightfulness. The speaker reflects on Americans and practical men bearing losses and hopes for peace through action, lamenting wasted energy and lives. The fragment mentions ROE and wings for peace.
Pollard Cartwright and Wason were named as legal advisors to Delphi's city government after Judge E. E. Pruitt left to become circuit court judge for Carroll County. Mr Cartwright will attend all council sessions to advise on legal matters and the firm will join him if litigation arises for Delphi's interests.
Delphi high school presents Charley's Aunt to full crowds Tuesday and Wednesday. James Riley shines in the double role with strong support from cast and orchestra under Mr Hall. Cast lists and stage details praised for lively performances and polished production value.
The Guy Stock Company will perform in Delphi next Monday night for a week. The vaudeville tent will feature acts with interludes between performances.
Fragmentary note indicates cities plan to close doors on Decoration Day Monday amid irregular weather and local closures.
Fire of unknown origin, believed started from defective wiring, destroyed a house owned by G. M. Greeg and occupied by the Osse Wells family. Mrs. Wells and children fled in night clothing. only a piano and a few articles saved. Loss estimated at 4 000 to 5 000 dollars, partly insured. Fire department criticized for inadequate equipment and called for for improved apparatus under a new General Assembly law enabling co operation in buying fire equipment.
County assesses turnover records show 1 547 automobiles listed with make and license numbers from the Indiana secretary of state page. Many owners used licenses outside the local district, and a township tally shows Carroll County up 101 cars from 1926, with a further rise expected when the board begins on June 6.
State Superintendent Charles F. Miller holds that a married woman teacher does not lose tenure. A marriage during service does not require surrender of her contract, and boards cannot add clauses linked to marriage. After five years of teaching, the teacher earns contract renewal under the tenure law.
Sheriff Sink arrested Harp Maxwell on information from White County officers on Wednesday for failing to comply with a child support order. Maxwell, an employee of local contractor Jack Downs, was taken from Delphi to Monticello for court proceedings related to the order.
Jerry Boone aged 12 a fifth grade pupil at Delphi school suffered a broken arm while playing in the school yard. No further details were provided.
The Delphi Juniors hosted a blue and white themed Junior-Senior reception at the Country Club last Friday. Decor included blue birds and hanging chandeliers with a four course dinner served by club ladies. Ernest Gripe served as toastmaster with remarks from Frances Reed Principal Virgil Stinebaugh and Professor A T Amick. An eight piece orchestra provided post banquet music for the dance.
J. F. H. Robinson, mayor of Delphi, proclaims Saturday May 28 as Poppy Day to honor fallen and disabled veterans and to support the American Legion Auxiliary poppy sale run by local women. The notice urges citizens to wear and buy poppies to aid veterans and their families, with proceeds funding auxiliary work. A committee is named to distribute and pin the poppies and to promote the fundraiser.
City agrees to pay 15423.59 after protracted dispute among city, contractor George N. Nicholson of Fort Wayne, and the bonding company. Judge Eichorn mediated as Delphi talks followed a September halt over alleged specification failures, with work resuming under the bonding company.
Memorial Day plans call for decoration of graves Sunday in churchyards to aid farmers delayed by rain. In Delphi the G A R service starts Sunday at Presbyterian Church with Rev Dale LeCount. crowds will march from the library to worship. Monday flowers and flags will be distributed from the G A R hall to cemeteries, followed by a noon covered dish dinner and a program. Naval heroes services occur at Deer Creek bridge. The Harry Bohannon Legion will dispatch delegations from the G A R rooms to cemeteries Monday morning.
Carroll County will receive three free scholarships for the next school year two to Indiana University and one to Purdue awarded to students with the highest academic credits. Credits must be filed with the county superintendent when applications are submitted. Scholarships occur only periodically and this district is fortunate to name the recipients.
James Turner undertakes extensive improvements on North Washington Street including relocating a gasoline pump for dual car service and adding a cement drive with a roof. Last Friday blasting for tank rewelding caused the window to break.
Checks totaling more than 15000 were refused by Flora Loan Trust and Bright National Bank as payments to Lord Rinehart Walton Elevator Powell and others were halted. John Hughes head of the Flora Commission disappeared then reappeared and was served to appear in Carroll Circuit Court. John Hanna named as receiver, bond posted, inventory and liabilities to be filed within fifteen days. The firm, a stock buying company, faces about 15000 in liabilities with limited assets.
James G. Heilman a well known farmer near Springboro died suddenly last Friday morning from heart trouble aged 50. He leaves a widow a daughter Edith and two brothers and two sisters Willard Culver Kneale and Melissa McConnell. Funeral services were held Monday at the residence with the Knights Templar Commandery of Delphi in charge and burial in the Masonic cemetery.
William McPherson, Monon business man and former Delphi bakery operator, died in Monon Friday evening. He formerly lived in Delphi and was active in ice cream manufacturing. He belonged to Knights Templar Commandery No. 40 and Masonic Blue Lodge. Funeral Monday in Monon with a Knights Templar escort from Delphi. survived by his widow and two daughters.
Commencement exercises at Delphi High School will be held Friday evening in the school auditorium. Professor F. C. Tilden of DePauw University will deliver the address, titled "A New Education For a New World." Diplomas will be presented to 34 graduates by Professor C. T.
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