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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

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Grand Jury Convenes In Murder Case Inquiry

The grand jury met after the confession of Jeanette Taylor with foreman D Brice Adams and assistant prosecutor Pollard sworn in. Six sons of Daniel Sink aided the probe into arson and murder tied to Kimble and Taylor as the state fire marshal aids the case.

Jeanette Taylor E. E. Pruitt Kimble Cowny Asylum Pritt Daniel Sink Rock Creek Township D. Brice Adams Charles Pollard Ives Edna Trawin Edward McCain Baliff Jesse Taylor Taylor Milton Frost Delphi Board of Commissioners Russell Sink Grover Sink Pollard, Cartwright & Wason George M. Smith Joseph T. Ives State Department Law Department

Public Sale Announced by S P Clauser Near Rockfield

S P Clauser of near Rockfield advertises a public sale of personal property scheduled for Thursday November 10 at his place northeast of Rockfield. After the auction he will depart for Florida to spend the winter with friends in Safety Harbor.

S. P.clauser Rockfield Florida Safety Harbor

Confession Ties Woman to Carroll County Murder

Jeanette Taylor 24 confessed last Thursday to aiding the slain Daniel Sink, implicating Lloyd Kimble 47 in the August 24 murder. She described a late night trip in a Buick, a clublike blow, arson to erase traces, theft from Sink, and a plan she says was premeditated.

Lloyd Kimble Daniel Sink Rock Creek Township Witik Jeanette Taylor Jesse Taylor Carroll County New Court House

Stump Enters Indiana Senate Race At Mount Vernon

Albert Stump Indiana attorney announces candidacy for the United States Senate seat previously held by Arthur Robinson. He spoke at Mount Vernon courthouse, recalling his last campaign and pledging to act for the common good with unwavering resolve and gratitude for supporters.

Indianapolis Arthur Robinson Albert Stump Carroll County

Chamber of Commerce to Hold Monthly Meeting

The regular monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting will be in the American Legion room at the courthouse next Wednesday evening. A dinner served by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary will begin at 6 30 with State Commander Paul Z McNutt of the American Legion and Indiana University Law School as principal speaker. President L M Pletcher urges wide attendance.

Chamber of Commerce American Legion Court House Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion Chamber Paul Z. McNutt Indiana University Law School L. M. Pletcher

Body of J. F. Williams Brought Here for Burial

The body of James F. Williams 70 died October 25 at his Dermott home was brought to his brother Albertus Williams in Delphi for funeral services held Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. E. C. Wells. Interment followed in Robinson cemetery. He previously lived in Delphi as a youth and leaves another brother Albert of this city and a sister Mrs Shell of Monticello.

James F. Williams Dermott Albertus Williams Delphi E. C. Wells Robinson Cemetery Williams Albert Shell Monticello

Bradshaw Buys West Side Block in Delphi

William H. Bradshaw owner of the Delphi Wagon announces he has purchased the garage and armory building at the southeast corner of the public Square from Harve Studebaker and wife. The ground floor will house Ray Hensing’s and Jackson Bros. auto dealers, while the National Guard armory will occupy the second floor until a new corner building is completed. Bradshaw plans to keep the property as a rental investment with a lease to the ground floor tenant and expects use of the second floor by the National Guard in the meantime. He also holds half the west side square and is negotiating for a small factory at the vacant North Washington street building.

William H. Bradshaw Delphi Woks Harve Studebaker Public Square Ray Hensinger Jackson Bros Caxiani Pontiac National Guard Armory Bradshaw Ensinger National Maine and Union Streets Chamber of Commerce Studebaker Washington Street Miami Produce Company

Howard Bradshaw Honored as Grand Herald of IOOF Indiana

Howard Bradshaw, son of Mr and Mrs W H Bradshaw, and returning from an automobile honeymoon in Florida, is appointed Grand Herald of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The grand lodge will convene in Indianapolis November 17 where Bradshaw will be inducted.

Howard Bradshaw W. H. Bradshaw Florida Grand Lodge of Indiana Independent Order of Odd Fellows Bradshaw Odd Fellows of Indianapolis Grand Lodge

Business men excursion to Peru by Delphian merchants

A. H. Brewer, John Mount, C. O. Julius and John Hamling representing Delphi retail firms made a business trip to Peru on Tuesday. They reportedly went to familiarize themselves with a credit and rating bureau headquartered in Peru.

A. H. Brewer John Mount C. O. Julius John Hamling Delphi Peru Credit and Rating Bureau

Cyclone Sally at D H S Draws Full Auditorium

The junior class at D H S staged Cyclone Sally in the school auditorium last night to a filled house. The play drew laughs and applause with strong audience reception for clear diction and home team warmth. Director Wilbur Hall earned praise for guiding the cast. Cast highlights include Jack Webster Robert Broadrick Reggie Manners Martin Jim Jerkins Willie Claimp Sally Graham Jenny Thatcher Kathryn Griffith Ruth Thatcher Bernice Arnot Effie Varden Enid Trent Vivian Vernon Elizabeth Wason Cyclone Sally will be repeated tonight.

Sally Tate Wilbur Hall Jack Webster Webster Estate Robert Broadrick Reggie Manners Martin Ridder Jim Jerkins John Jenner Willie Sue Lgasocin Jdeau William ‘Wason Sally Graham Lenore Gillman Jenny Thatcher Jim Kathryn Griffith Ruth Thatcher Reggie Bernice

Appropriation Made At Adjourned County Session

Thirteen thousand five hundred dollars was appropriated for the county highway system at an adjourned Board of Commissioners session last Tuesday afternoon. Debate centers on funding source with some saying funds are on hand and others asserting an overdraft and that taxes collected now will cover the payout at year end.

Board of Commissioners

Red Cross Roll Call Rally Set at Presbyterian Church

Carroll County American Red Cross plans its annual roll call rally Sunday November six at four in the afternoon at the Presbyterian church. County representation is hoped with special music and a keynote by R B Stewart of Purdue University. Diplomas for home hygiene and nursing completion will be presented by Virgil Stinebaugh, chair of the Carroll County chapter.

Carroll County The American Red Cross Presbyterian Church R. B. Stewart Purdue University Virgil Stinebaugh

Big Co-Operative Sale Prompt Citizen Subscription

During the sale period readers can subscribe to The Citizen for one dollar per year. The offer highlights an annual rate and emphasizes affordability for new subscribers during the event.

Business men buy Franklin Street rooms

The Citizen reports a real estate deal in process with Edward Lynch Frank Morrow and James Goff taking over two business rooms on Franklin Street west of The Citizen building. Lynch and Morrow buy one quarter each while Goff holds half. The rooms house Lynch’s barber shop and Morrow’s shoe repairing shop. Consideration rumored near $3000.

Citizen Edward Lynch Frank Morrow James Goff Henry B. Wilson Franklin Street Citizen Building Mr. Lynch Mr. Morrow Mr. Goff

Crosby Will Filed for Probate in Circuit Court

Edward H. Crosby died two weeks ago and his will, drafted in 1924 and witnessed by John H. Cartwright and Dr. C. C. Crampton, names his brother Thomas H. Crosby and his wife as primary heirs. The estate includes the family hotel, furnishings, personal property, money, bonds, stocks, and notes. A half interest in an 80 acre Union County farm is divided among four Crosby brothers.

Edward H. Crosby John H. Cartwright C. C. Crampton Thomas H. Crosby Crosby Union County E. A T. H. Crosby T. H D. E. Crosby M. A. Tata

Press Club Membership Granted at DePauw University

George Obear, son of Mr and Mrs James QO Obear, is approved for membership in the DePauw University Press Club where fourteen of fifty applicants were pledged. The club aims to foster interest in newspaper work with speakers and student script criticism. Obear, a sophomore, is a reporter for The DePauw and plans to major in journalism.

George Obear James QO. Obear Press Club DePauw University Obear Sophmore DePauw

Photographer Jason Been Receives Commendation for Etchings

Jason Been of the Bowen bank photographed etchings depicting Kimble and Mrs Taylor and the murder scene. The images were first used by the Indianapolis Times, which commended Been for his excellent work.

Jason Been Bowen Bank Kimble

Alberta Davidson hurt in door accident

Alberta Jo Davidson one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Davidson had several fingers mashed and one nearly severed when her hand was caught in a door Wednesday morning.

Alberta Jo Davidson Donald Davidson

That's That staged by Tri Kappa in Delphi

Miss Thelma Peterson directs the musical comedy That's That presented by the Tri Kappa sorority on November 15 and 16. A professional director from John B. Rogers Producing Company leads a strong cast with a notable chorus and colorful costumes. Tickets are 50 cents for the entire house.

Thelma Peterson Tri Kappa Delphi Peterson John B. Rogers Theansane

Taxes due by next Monday with ten percent penalty

Last day to pay full installment of taxes is Monday November 7. If not paid, a ten percent penalty is added. Also advertisement for fresh fish and oysters at Hall's Market.

Hall’s Market

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judge Pollard Roy Ellen Monroe Township Burton D. Honan Madison Albert Atkinson Jefferson Irvin T. Snyder Deer Creek Roy Clauser Dan Dan’s Mann Harry E. Gates Riley Sink Link Michigan Sink Link Brothers Daniel Sink Brothers Kimbie Tert N ‘ Hey Floyd Kimbie Indianapolis Times Stump Senate West Side Business Brock LODGE RED ‘Cross Henry B.—Wilson Edward A. Crosby Depauw Press Club TRI Kappas
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