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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

5

Bargains Two Homes Pad e Patton and Camden

Classified items for sale list two homes in Patton and Camden with eight rooms, furnace, barn, fruit, large lot, on bus line and railroad, prices $1200 and $1700, terms offered. Also insurance services and loans at 5.3 percent, plus farm sale options. Delph i Indiana hatchery and poultry offerings include eggs, chicks, and custom hatching.

Patton Sheridan Camden Delphi Ind Tom Baron C. W. Moore Monroe Street

Blast Them Stumps and Rocks Advertisement

An advertisement offers stump and rock blasting services by H. A. Snyder. It promotes Dameron or Dynamite fuses, with 2001th or more delivered free for do it yourself work. Contact via P. O. address Ockley or Delphi Route 4 near Ockley Indiana.

H. A. Snyder Dameron P. O Ockley Delphi Diana

Popular Premium Auto Policy Offered by J W Weidner Agency

A compact insurance pitch promotes a new practical auto policy from a stock company. It promises full insured value at all times with no assessments and no binding application. The ad is signed by J W Weidner, Agency 45t.

J. W. Weidner 45T

For Sale: A B C electric washer and Royal sweeper

For sale. A B C electric washer new used a few times. Royal electric sweeper nearly new and electric stand lamp. G Vianco R R 3 Delphi. 13tf.

Royal Vianco R. R Delphi

Watson Faces Klan Row Over Vice Presidency

The Washington Post describes Senator James E. Watson of Indiana as entangled in a Ku Klux Klan dispute. He is faced with a choice between supporting a pillow slip or a sheet as he contemplates his path after conferences with the Imperial Wizard. an endorsement for the vice presidential nomination was pushed through at Indiana's Republican convention.

Washington The Washington Post James E. Watson Indiana Jim Watson Watson

Local Notes Highlight Delphian Social Movements

Community updates list residents visiting relatives and friends in Beachfort Chicago Rensselaer and Kokomo. Births include Dan Morris to Dr. and Mrs J H Flora and twins to Dr and Mrs Dal Smoker. Local mobility shows families moving into Madison Arnot property and trips to Notre Dame and Indiana University for events and pledges.

Delphi Social Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Visits

Local residents attend family dinners and church events as Delphi people travel for commencements and weddings. Dr. Titus Lowe and Dr. George Grose elected Methodist bishops after a lengthy ballot. Delphi loses its livery stable as Swattsbury barn is repurposed for Pletcher Hardware and auto storage. Old Prince the horse goes to a new home with Noah Egnorth.

Titus Lowe Methodist Board of Missions George R. Grose DePauw University Methodist Church General Conference Lowe Grose Delphi Pletcher Hardware Tyburn Frank Swatts Prince Noaheg North

Baccalaureate Services Fill Methodist Church

A large crowd attended the Methodist church Baccalaureate service with the high school orchestra performing. Prof. E L Hendricks former school superintendent gave a talk and Rev Robert O Kim Berlin delivered the address. Blythe furniture store showcased a Congoleum rug exhibit forming an imitation pioneer log cabin with a yardage guessing contest.

E. L. Hendricks Warrensburg Delphi Methodist Church Robert O. Kimberlin Blythe Fardbeare

Will Probated. Joseph Clingenpeel Leaves Estate to Wife Mary

The last will and testament of Joseph Clingenpeel was probated in court here. It leaves all personal property and real estate to his wife Mary Clingenpeel. The will is dated December 30, 1913 and was witnessed by John Wilkinson Henry Rinehart and Davis A Lesh.

Joseph Clingenpeel Mary Clingenpeel John Wilkinson Henry Rinehart Davis A. Lesh

Rockfield Greys defeat Middlefork Sluggers 12 to 0

The Rockfield Greys beat the Middlefork Sluggers 12 to 0 on the Rockfield grounds. Middlefork was crippled by the absence of four regular players. Fidler and Fidler provided the information on the game and the Greys’ firing line. A return match is set for next Sunday at Middlefork diamond.

Rockfield Greys Middlefork Sluggers Rockfield Grounds Middlefork Fidler Greys Rockfield Sluggers

Decoration Day Observances in Rossville

American Legion and Grand Army led services at Rossville cemetery with music by the Lafayette YMCA band. Rev. M. H. Appleby of Brazil delivered the address as part of the program including remarks by Rev. J. G. Stinebaugh Rev. L. L. Bickett and Rev. G. E. Jones. Paul Patterson read the roll of honor and Robert Jones sounded taps.

Rossville American Legion Grand Army Lafayette Y. M. C. A Rossville Cemetery M. H. Appleby Brazil J. G. Stinebaugh L. L. Bickett G. E. Jones Paul Patterson Robert Jones

Dispute Over City School Enumeration in Indiana

Fort Wayne superintendent L C Ward protests Evansville's school enumeration to Governor Branch and the state board. Ward questions the Evansville total of 33 863 versus Fort Wayne's 33 663, risking which city gains a state board seat. Deputy state official L B Job promised an investigation.

Fort Wayne Governor Branch State Board of Education Evansville B. J. Burris Ward Indianapolis South Bend L. B. Job

Delphi Chamber Seeks Overhaul of Lighting Service

Mrs. Thomas Armstrong and her son of Delphi visited Rensselaer to report a newly formed and energetic Chamber of Commerce in Delphi. They noted Delphi seeks to shed the Monticello high line electric lighting system as Norway Dam station furnishes power via Lafayette, delivering interrupted service.

Thomas Armstrong Delphi Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Monticello Norway Dam Lafayette

K. O. C. Holds State Meet in Indianapolis

Delegates from sixty six Indiana Knights of Columbus councils attended the state convention in Indianapolis. Over 200 delegates and 300 visitors participated as sessions were led by Albert J. Veneman of Evansville, with welcomes from William Madden of Indianapolis and Dr. John F. McCool, Indianapolis grand knight.

the Knights of Columbus Indiana Indianapolis Order Albert J. Veneman Evansville William Madden John F. McCool

New Dentist in Frozen Dog Ends in Brave Scene

A humorous fragment shows Bronco Bill asking if anesthesia is required during a dental visit. The dentist warns it will hurt, prompting Bill to declare he will take it for Thea’s sake. The line ends on a note about life.

Thea

Balm of Gilead described as medicinal aromatic gum

The balm of Gilead is a yellowish aromatic gum collected from Arabian and Abyssinian trees. It has long been valued in the East for its medicinal qualities.

Gilead

Community Calendar of Local Clubs and Families

The listing documents a series of local events and family gatherings from May through September. Notable entries include the Ladies of G A R May 80 event, Camden Dinner Club June 1, All day meeting of Christian Church June 8, and numerous family dates such as Clawson Wingard June 15 Ellis family August 17 and Kennedy family August 30. Earlier and later dates feature Old Settlers August 9 Possum Run school August 10 and Community picnic August 22, among others.

Ladies of Camden Christian Church Clawson-Wingard Lyon Lane Klinger Old Settlers Possum Run Ellis Grange Carroll Tippecanoe Kerlin Wagoner McCain Kennedy Smith Klepinger

Origin of Name Catskill from Dutch Katsbergs

The Catskill name derives from the Dutch Katsbergs meaning the mountain with many wild cats. The river flowing from the mountain is described as Katers kill or Tomcat's Creek, reflecting local naming.

Catskill Katsbergs Catskills

Sacred City of Benares in Hindu tradition

The city of Benares or Varanasi is described as the sacred center of Hinduism. It is believed to be coeval with creation and draws immense pilgrim crowds annually to its holy sites.

India Benares

Domestic Service Instruction in All Elementary Schools

A special commission appointed by the government recommends domestic service instruction be taught in all elementary schools for girls aged twelve to fourteen to study domestic conditions in England. The proposal aims to prepare girls for work in households and related roles.

a_ special commiswest Sion Ag Prtment England

Shocking Creature Electric eel’s paralyzing shock noted

A report describes the electric eel as the most powerful electric fish and notes its ability to deliver a shock strong enough to temporarily paralyze a person in South American freshwater.

South America

Lincoln name origin described from England site

The Lincoln name derives from Lincoln, England. Lin meaning pool or pond and coln meaning ridge or neck of a hill, reflecting a locality on a steep hill by the Wisham river.

Lincoln England Wisham

Delphi Produce Market Prices May 31 1924

Market rates list eggs old hens and spring chickens by weight and type, Butter fat price 38, Leghorn hens 15, hens under 4 pounds 16, ducks and geese prices, beef and horse hides by grade, with turkey prices for hens and toms.

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Heberling Old Reliable Company Hearling Medicine Company Dept Bloomington S. C. White Leghorn Dean Rice Buck Creek Colburn Jessie Harmon Lington Naesirea Howard Bone Peffley & Shaffer M. Titlow Vhone Joshes Sen. Watson Retherford Electric Shop Miss. Bess Rothenberger Beachfort Edna Straight Chicago Carroll County Friends Dan Morris J. H. Flora Flora, Monday Mrs. Dal Smoker Flora John K. Kerlin Walton and Huntington John Brisco F. R. Pitman Hannah Scott Mrs Hannah Robinson Jennie McIntosh Fred Craven Smith D. B. McAfee John H. ‘Cartwright Flora Hatton Mis. Smith Boswell Mr. and George Beale South Delphi Helen Wagoner Indiana University Phi Mu Sorority John Cartwright Greencastle George O.cartwright Sarah Keever Miss Sadie Glen Fox Madison Arnot Property Will Holmes Holmes Lawrence Margowski Notre Dame Lee Startzman Florence, Ala Mary Troxell Doris Jane Byler Kokomo Josephine Odell Logansport Mabel Douglas James Embree Anna Gregg W.C. Gregg St. Luke’s Hospital, Chicago Edward Dock Charles Dock T. R. Zeigler Attica Josephine Ives Ralph Hanna John Hanna Mortonville George Wootan Richmond Citizen Staff Granville Hubbard L. P. Reinhardt Blythe & Sons David T. Shanks Cleveland Ohio Carroll County Mr. Shanks Ernest Gripe Delphi High School Bert Studebaker D. H Campee Mary Margowski Washington, D. C Immaculata Seminary That City Harold Peat James A. Shirk Shirk John T. Goodwin Brookville Grace Garrison Eleanor Bridgeport, Conn Elizabeth Nil Dudley Gresham Emma Gresham Dudley New York California Charles G. Bowman Jennie McFarland James P. Wason Mrs. Castle Charles Burkholder Newmont Anna Snyder Mary Ives Wellesley College Miss Ives East Victor Porter Fred Stewart Frank Sinks J. Appleton Burrows Ross Roll Prentice Geetingsville Presbyterian Church William Roach William Klepinger Lewis Grantham Nannie Fleming Lewis Gras Pittsburg Theodore N. J. Howe Kalamazoo, Mich Laura Haskell Haskell Loyal Hdshaw North Manchester Henry B. Wilson Raymond Ross Dorothy Green Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Methodist Church Mary Lenon Frank Lenon Deer Creek Homer Price Frank Price Onward Kendall Wast E. L. Henricks Laura V. McCain Curtis McCain Wilbur Grantham James Smock the Citizen George S. Christie Mary Emily Fauntleroy Fauntleroy New Harmony William Henry Harrison Vincennes Presbyterian General Assembly Will Hays Iawa Motion Producers and Distributors ‘of America W. A Winona Lake Rochester Minn Winona C. OF Commerce Rensselaer Republican Delphi Produce Market Bogan-Jaques Co Delphi Markets Lowe Brothers Company Elless & Orr Real Lumber Carroll County Lumber & Coal CO Jordan & Wilber
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