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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

4

Washington Township Employs New Teacher

Mrs. Edna Yeager, trustee, in Delphi for state field examiners, announced Evelyn Cohee has been hired as assistant teacher for second and third B grades at North Central school. A state inspector urged the appointment due to large class enrollment. Other trustees appeared before examiners to have records reviewed as required by law.

Edna Yeager Washington Township Delphi Evelyn Cohee North Central School

County Offices to Close on Election Day

All county offices and city banks will be closed on election day. The board of commissioners will adjourn Monday evening and reconvene Wednesday morning. Building doors remain open for election booths at the county capitol.

Board of Commissioners

Reduced prices on all hats from Mrs. L. M. Pletcher

Mrs. L. M. Pletcher advertises reduced prices on all hats in a brief promotional notice. The item highlights discounted headwear with no specific dates or locations given.

L. M. Pletcher

Railroad Wreck Near Rockfield Delays Passenger Service

Nine freight cars of a Wabash train left the track and wrecked near Rockfield last Monday morning. Passenger trains were delayed as traffic was detoured via the Pennsylvania line to Frankfort and then Delphi by way of the Monon.

Rockfield Pennsylvania Frankfort Delphi

Trustees Cancel Regular Meeting Due to Election

The board of education will not hold its regular monthly session next Monday because of the election near and trustees serving as election inspectors. County Superintendent Bailey said he did not know if a November meeting would be held.

Board of Education Bailey

Death notice for F. W. Crane in Austin Texas

Mrs. Myron Ives received word of her uncle F. W. Crane's death Tuesday at his home in Austin Texas. Crane was formerly Miss Fannie Mohr and was raised in Delphi where she had many friends.

Myron Ives F. W. Crane Austin Texas Crane Fannie Mohr Delphi

New Overcoats Faith Models by Quick and Clifford

Fall and winter wool overcoats offered by Faith models at Quick and Clifford with prices from eighteen fifty to twenty four fifty. Local shoppers urged to take advantage of lower fall season sale prices.

Quick & Clifford

Same Old Gang Seeks Control in Carroll County

A Carroll County editorial condemns Bowen Mayhill clique influence in the May primary. It accuses The Delphi Journal of suppressing local corruption coverage and urges voters to reject the Republican ticket to end bossism, noting nurse and roads official resignations and current state road employment.

Carroll County Delphi Journal Court House Journal Ballyhoo the Journal Board of Education Louisville Ferrier

William Ashba Praised As Competent Indiana Treasurer

County Treasurer William Ashba receives strong commendation from state field examiners for his four years of public service. They praise his well kept books and transparent handling of public affairs as among the best in Indiana. The article notes his upcoming retirement and the respect shown by examiners to his record.

William Ashba Indiana Ashba

Last Meeting for Democrats in Delphi Nov 3

A Democratic meeting for precinct committeemen committee women and election board members and affiliates will be held at Delphi headquarters starting 1 30 p m Saturday November 3 Plans for the final drive to victory will be discussed John W Kerlin chairman Ralph E Hanna secretary

Democratic Party Democratic Delphi John W. Kerlin Chim Ralph E. Hanna Secy

Smith Club Holding Some Fine Meetings

EnthusiasmRuns high as Smith for President club hosts a series of precinct meetings across Deer Creek Flora Tippecanoe Carrollton Burlington Madison Washington Monroe and Camden townships with talks by Ralph Hannah Miss Inez Montgomery Judge James P. Wason Miss Elliott Rev M E Van Nostrand and others amid discussions of Alfred Smith campaign issues and a contested affidavit regarding intoxication remarks at Winona Lake.

Smith For President Deer Creek Harve Hoshaw E P Beadle Bringhurst Flora Tippecanoe Township Ida Nelson Ralph Hannah Frank Reese Madison Township New Hope School Carl Grey Inez Montgomery Carrollton Township van Blue Miss Montgomery Fred Raber Jackson Township A.J. Wickard Winona Lae M. E. van Nostrand Albany N. Y Alfred Smith Smith C.A. Bailey James P. Wason John Hamling Julien Tipton Washington Township R O. Baden Smith For President Club Democratic Central Committee Camden Opera House Bernard Shively Miss Elliott Monroe Township

Tippecanoe Precinct Voting Place Change Noted

Voting place in Tippecanoe township precinct two is changed this week. Booths will be moved from Pittsburg school house to the Vandervolgen brick store. Voters should note the location update.

Tippecanoe Township Pittsburg Vandervolgen

William Pearson Crowned Carroll County Corn Husker Champion

William Pearson of Delphi won Carroll County champion husker honors by husking twenty eight bushels in an hour and twenty minutes on the Spring farm, beating Raymond Kuns and John Hohler by nine and a half bushels. Cecil Miles won the state title with eighteen and a half bushels in Boone County, while Pearson placed sixth overall. The national contest is set for November 18 in Benton County near Fowler, expected to draw many farmers.

William Pearson Delphi Carroll County Raymond Kuns John Hohler Mr. Pearson Boone County Lebanon Cecil Miles Warren County Pearson Benton County Fowler

Wreath of Jackson About Leslie's Work

Joseph Cravens, state senator, addressed a Kokomo mass meeting charging Harry G. Leslie with defeat by Republican voters in the primary. Cravens linked Leslie to Ed Jackson George Alfred Houston Walter Bossert and Henry Marshall and challenged Leslie’s claim that he won Speaker in 1925 due to Jackson Stephenson and Walb.

Harry G. Leslie Ed Jackson George Alfred Houston Walter Bossert Henry Marshall Joseph Cravens Kokomo Leslie House of Representatives Jackson D. C. Stephenson Clyde A. Walb Walb

Welcome Inn visits Pittsburg Tipwa Grange gathering

Pittsburg Tipwa Grange met at their hall on Thursday evening with Welcome Inn a visiting grange giving a third degree to candidates. The program featured songs games and contests and light refreshments followed.

Tipwa Grange Grange William Wood Charles Thompson C. R. Smith Cook Mich Florence Brewer Cassie Briner South Bend James Atwood Logansport Wilber Butler Tom Armstrong Arthur Stewart Harriet Stewart W. H. Abraham Sarah Stewart Indianapolis Charlies R. Smith Fred Young

Federal jury duty called for Lathrope and Kent

Joseph Lathrope of this city and Richard Kent of Pittsburg are summoned to report for federal jury service in Hammond on November 12.

Joseph Lathrope Richard Kent Pittsburg Hammond

Overcoats Offered At 10 To 30 This Season

Julius introduces a new coat line priced from ten to thirty dollars marking the season’s lowest prices since the war. The range covers lightweight and heavier styles for men and families seeking value.

Julius

Gotham Silk Stockings Go On Sale At Reduced Prices

Newspaper ad for Gotham stock stocking sale featuring silk stockings at discount prices with emphasis on quality and fashion appeal. Limited quantities and time-sensitive pricing noted.

Ballots Counted and Ready for Inspectors

The board of election commissioners and clerks have completed counting the 15 500 state ballots and 16 500 county ballots, printed in Indianapolis on pink and white paper respectively. Inspectors will receive supplies next Saturday and return results to the court house Tuesday evening under penalties for improper handling.

Board of Election Commissioners Floyd Julien Russell Wilson E. R. Smock Charles Wilson Josephine Ryan Mary Watt Josephine McDowell Indianapolis Express Court House Election Board

Flora to clash with locals in Sunday football match

Flora, Delphi's old rival, will visit the city next Sunday afternoon to play football with the local lads. The kickoff is set for 1 30 o'clock.

Flora Delphi

Delphi's Greatest Store for Men and Boys

A compact notice highlights SMART.CLOTHES for gentlemen at Delphi's premier shop for men and boys offering refined attire and accessories.

Quick & Clifford Delphi

Relief From Curse Of Constipation Battle Creek Ad

A Battle Creek ad proclaims relief from constipation with Agarex a palatable mineral oil emulsion. It describes mechanical action lubricating and softening stool for easy evacuation and urges buying at Margowskyis Rexall Drug Store.

Battle Creek Margowskyis Rexall Drug Store

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