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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
2
A year ago The Citizen passed to new youthful publishers who note an eventful year. They value experience over textbooks and credit steady progress despite a weak general business climate. The piece frames learning from practice and steady gains for the paper.
The article argues that hostile sentiment between two banking groups led to the closing of prominent banks in a nearby city. It contrasts this with Carroll County where bank heads maintain friendly relations and cooperation. The piece notes a recent merger was amicable, illustrating community trust and good spirit among local banks.
The Indiana Farm Bureau circulates petitions in all counties urging the governor to call a special session focused on tax relief for real estate. Supporters argue current burdens are unfair and that a targeted session could ease farm and city property taxes, though opponents warn broad cuts or a general tax shift would risk state finances and require broader expenditure reductions.
The piece argues Republicans such as Colonel Bob Lucas challenge Democratic lack of a concrete program to fix farm and economic woes. It notes voter anger at the Farm Board and Smoot-Harley tariff, citing missing GOP proposals to reverse multi‑billion-dollar farm relief errors and trade losses.
A survey of reactions to the Hoover administration and Farm Board policies notes that Republicans control Congress and the presidency, while suggesting the Farm Board worsened farm distress. It cites Will Rogers and the Baltimore Sun on the board’s failure and the political blame game ahead of the 1932 election.
Indictments issued by a Federal grand jury in South Bend Indiana name several Monticello and Tippecanoe county residents among others with charges dropped or deemed insufficient. Mrs Smith and John Vianco are not indicted. Mrs Smith’s charges were dropped on motion by Oliver Loomis district attorney. Johnson remains the only one named in an indictment. The list includes George Baumis Otto Bartho Becker Bowles Boyles Green Go Otto Harbit Roy Oliver Herman Saubert Arthur Shoup Fred Smith and others from Monticello and nearby counties.
The Carroll Circuit Court in Delphi Indiana hears a complaint by L. Wray against Jeremiah Ballard et al to quiet title to extensive real estate in sections 31 and 32 of township 25 north range 1 west. Defendants must appear by December 21 1931 or the case will proceed in their absence.
Auditor J L Whiteman certifies the November term 1921 Carroll County Indiana allowed payments to individuals and firms including William A Crook Leroy D Garrison Robert Harmon Elmer Davis Locke Cook Howard Clever Earl Stewart Daniel Cripe Herm C B Mahalden Roy B McKinney Charles D Jordan Alb n G Allen Clyde J Yerkes J J Appleton Frank L Sherpard Calvini Anneh West Publishing Co Bobbsi Merrill Co and others totaling 222.25 dollars. The document records the true and complete copy of the allowances approved by Carroll County Commissioners.
In Carroll Circuit Court, September term 1931, Charles R. Justice as Administrator filed final settlement of William B. Graham deceased. The court will examine the account and vouchers on November 19, 1931, at Delphi, Indiana. Heirs, creditors, or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Gus A. Hall, Attorney.
Walter E. Patty named administrator by Carroll Circuit Court for the estate of John M. Farlow of Carroll County Indiana. The notice is dated October 10 1931 and lists Patty as administrator with attorneys for the estate.
In Carroll Circuit Court September term 1931 Raymond Ensinger as Executor has filed final account and vouchers for Charles F. Ensinger deceased. The examination is set for November 2 1931 at Delphi Indiana. All heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness Clerk and Seal October 10 1931 Floyd J Julien Clerk.
Notices from Citizens National Bank Delphi State Bank Carroll County Loan Trust explain closing of affairs and demand presentation of notes and claims. Signatories include C B Shaffer E R Smock and H E Reed noting deposits assumed by Union State Bank of Delphi.
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