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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
8
The Delphi and Carroll County bar dedicates a memorial to Leander David Boyd, praising his fifty years of practice, relentless study, and courtroom success. The piece notes his private life, service to church and community, and a publication of the resolution, dated November 2, 1931.
Mr. Leander D. Boyd died recently after a long illness. He married Josephine Lyon on Nov. 27, 1889. she predeceased him. He was a Baptist, a Mason, a Knight Templar and an Odd Fellow. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM in the Baptist church with Rev. P. L. Beck officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Resolutions of Delphi Bar honor the late attorney.
Mrs. Carl Coble hosted the first and second graders of Rockfield school for Marian Coble’s sixth birthday. Children played games and enjoyed refreshments. Also visiting were the Humes family from Ft Wayne, the Gardner family from Burnettsville, Will Smiths, and Anna Timmons of Indianapolis with her parents Mr and Mrs T D Timmons.
Mrs. Gerald Crowell hosted guests including Leslie Paschen and daughter from east of Monticello plus Dean Mills and sons and Clayton Million family. Hopedale ladies met at Norma Peterson home. Marie Hasting Weaver received a shower and program after her Saturday wedding to Rev J Weaver of Rockfield. Mrs. John Roller and Ruth Cochran visited Hila Cochran and daughter in Monticello. Hoover Peterson Smith attended a Farmers Poultry Producers meeting in Monticello. The Million families visited Frankfort on Saturday afternoon. Everett Roller and family spent Sunday evening there.
Mr and Mrs J H Raller and family hosted visitors from nearby towns. Raymond Hanna hosted Ensley Hanna and children near Metea. Owen Weiss with Idaville guests dined with Mr and Mrs Robert Million. Ruth Cochran visited Mrs Dennis DeHaven in Richmond. Caughell children stayed home sick last week. Garrison children ill with chicken pox. Martha Ward and Russell hosted Ward relatives. Eva Holloway wed Charles Grove of Lafayette last week.
L D Carey Monticello attorney and Delphi figure died Tuesday night at St Josephs Hospital Loganport after heart trouble. His wife Miss Bess Wilson of Delphi served as Carroll county court stenographer. Surviving are Mrs Carey and a five year old son Joe. He practiced in local courts and recently moved to Monticello with his family. Cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage.
Jack Gee a Delphi high school freshman had his driver license suspended for 30 days after driving within 200 feet of a fire truck en route to a Mortonville blaze last Saturday. Officials say the ordinance is enforced to protect firemen. the Mortonville fire at Joe Sales’ home was extinguished before units arrived.
The Board of Directors declares the regular quarterly dividend of 7.5 percent on 7 percent and 6 percent preferred stocks, payable December 1, 1931, to stockholders of record November 14.
Legal cases include divorces notes and judgments in various suits. Inmates await commissions on estate matters. court orders and inventories filed. Commissioners meet for October session granting extensions and accepting roads while appointing a county constable and horse thief detective.
H N West Monticello state road superintendent visited Delphi Monday and conferred with county commissioners on an appropriation near 26000 dollars from the state to grade and surface State Road 18 from intersecting routes 39 and 29. West said work would begin at once.
Incoming note records a period from November 1 to December 14 1931 with a time stamp 4 30 and identifies Paul E Ashba as manager. The fragmentary text implies an appointment or schedule under Ashba's supervision.
The repeal of state wide features of the primary law will stop William Alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma from entering a general contest in Indiana for the presidential nomination. J Otto Lee, clerk of the state printing board in Chicago, relayed Murray headquarters message. A request sought guidance on Murray entering Indiana's primary. To win Indiana votes his candidacy needs delegate support at the Democratic state convention.
Thomas Sleeth age 91 a Boothroyd Post G A R member died from injuries after a hit and run in Lafayette He passed Monday night and funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 30 pm from Cottrell parlors Lafayette with interment in Pretty Prairie cemetery Sleeth lived alone in Brookston.
The Camden A C team reorganized for the season and will face the Walton Seminoles at Camden Thursday night. Players listed include Sanderson, Chapman, McCain, Jones, Reid, Price, Titus, and Harrison.
The Rossville Union State Bank failed to open on Wednesday following a merger of Farmers State Bank and Bank of Rossville about three months earlier. The new bank, capitalized at 25 000 dollars, held deposits exceeding 400 000 dollars.
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