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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1924
Page
3
A Carroll County newspaper piece blends politics and thanksgiving, praising bipartisan turnout that elected Democrats while acknowledging regrets. It contrasts civic gratitude with lighthearted quips, and links Armistice Day, Christmas, and July 4 to national duties and independence.
Charles Marshall, burned at the Logansport laundry, moved from St. Joseph Hospital to a Bates Street sanitarium and shows slow improvement. Numerous social items follow, including Halloween parties at the Presbyterian church and I O O F Hall, prizewinners, visits by Kokomo and Monticello residents, weekend guests, birthday gathering for Mr Bruce, and missionary society activities with Janet Jameson of New Castle on Tyne England contributing a tray cloth and yoke for the bazaar hand work booth.
Readers report health benefits from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. A Girardville mother says the remedy kept her healthy during pregnancy and enabled full housework. A Mishawaka resident says the product eased weakness and inflammation and says she will continue using Pinkham's Wash.
The Carroll County Missionary Society plans a bazaar and market in the church basement on Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Flora Presbyterian church hosts the Nov. 14 event. Local families, including the Bowman and Kerlin households, joined Sunday dinner after church. Frank Munday relocated with family to the Madison farm on the Michigan Pike, seven miles from Indianapolis.
Freshmen and Seniors met Monday at noon for class gatherings while the Walk With the Juniors drew praise. School was dismissed Tuesday due to an in school election. The Seniors box supper Monday night was a success and hopes rise for the year. Rockfield lost to Burnettsville 12 to 24 last Friday. Burnettsville visits Rockfield for a return match Wednesday. A surprise birthday party honored Mary Stewart on Tuesday evening the 28th.
John Otten departed Oct 21st for Colorado to resume his business course. He traveled via Chicago visiting Rev Wike and family and stopped in Nebraska to visit his sister Mrs Fred Rose. Local items note other community passes with rail and car news.
East of Delphi, Mr and Mrs Andrew Wise, Silas Yost, and others attended a show and election returns at Flora Community House Tuesday evening. Several visits occurred between Flora, Logansport, Pyrmont, Camden, and Colfax with grandchildren and house repairs mentioned. social visits included Grandmother Wagoner and Mrs Raber hosting and hosting guests across multiple farms and towns.
Mrs. Marion Clymer of Indianapolis visits at Mrs. Martha Goslee's home. A large audience attends the first Lyceum course night in Delphi. Activities include Samuel Goslee with Myrtle, and plans for a lecture by Rev. Ross on Jean Val Jean at the Christian church. Mr and Mrs Ross Hollaway Raymond Clawson and Leatha Hamilton tour Columbus and stay with Don Nipple. An oyster supper and entertainment are planned for November 26 by Mrs. Harry Clawson's M E Church class. Watch for details.
Memorial text from husband and children notes four year anniversary of Mrs C W Sidenbender who died on Nov 9 1920. The family asks readers to remember her with tender memories and quotes a poem about lingering memory. Advertisers are invited to place notices in The paper.
A lesson on Jesus as life sustainer from John six 1 15 emphasizes Christ compassion for a hungry crowd. It outlines the disciples lesson on obligation to the many and reliance on God for supply, then details Jesus blessing bread distributing it and the crowd's response as evidence of his prophetic identity.
A brief literary note quotes Thomas Parnell stating death is a path men must pass to reach God. The line frames mortality as a universal, inevitable journey beyond the mortal realm.
A brief note emphasizes action over direction, stating progress requires movement to reach goals. It underscores that mere positive thinking or partial steps won’t achieve results without concrete steps and sustained effort.
A brief literary meditation on charity as a virtue rooted in compassion rather than wealth, emphasizing inner generosity as the true measure of benevolence.
Experts say the United States wears most straw hats from abroad with Italy, China, Japan, and Panama among top producers. Willow, cane, and palm fibers are common and Tuscany supplies the best straw for hats.
The piece emphasizes that securing a square deal is not enough to win. success hinges on understanding and applying effective strategy in handling one's hand.
Church plans an all day gathering tomorrow with a noon basket dinner. Local families, including the Houtz Chilcott and Headlee households, share visits and social calls across Monticello and nearby towns during the week.
Pencebaker Jr and family attended a birthday surprise for Mr Yeoman with Mr and Mrs Thur James Viney and family present. Several couples called on Mrs Mahalg Henry and Mrs Oscar Hall at home last Saturday. both women are improved after goitre removal at an Indianapolis hospital. Dave Weidner and family visited with Minnie Downham and Charlie Fife. Charlie Fife purchased the West Side Grocery stores from Albert Myers and took possession immediately. William Bush remains frail.
Miss Bernice Ireland visited her parents the Irelands. Funeral services for Jonathan Henry were held at the Church of God with burial in the local cemetery. Lotta Dishon died at six years old and was buried in Musselman cemetery. Mrs Grant Black attended the funeral of her sister in Frankfort.
Dr Eva Kennedy and Mrs Harold Wyatt spent Thursday in Indianapolis. The Methodist church ladies held a market at Purners Hardware store Saturday, clearing about 38 dollars. Mr and Mrs Brent Rice of Burrows visited Mr and Mrs John Cree. Marshall Wingard, taking a Fort Wayne business course, spent the weekend with his parents.
Compiled by Harry Arnold, abstractor of titles, Delphi. George W. B. Sink et ux to Edward D. Wagoner 80 acres in Rock Creek Township, 6000. Monroe Martin et ux to Will R. White lots 9 and 10 in Armstrong's Addition to Camden, 1. Edward F. Hedderich et ux to William C. Smock part lots 99 and 100 in Kendall's Addition to Barows, 1. William V. Cartmell et ux to Emery L. McHardie 80 acres in Deer Creek Township, 1. Atlant D. Brewster et al to Jessie A. Harness part lot 25 West in Burlington, 1. Andrew D. Swisher to Ambrosier S. Harness lot 17 in Stockton's Addition. Clarence E. Downham et ux to Ross L. Downham et ux 80 acres in Washington Township, 1. Mary E. Newell to Mabel Deel lot 20 in O. P. Rockfield, 300. Archibald A. Chittick to Rachel F. Ball 80 acres in Democrat Township, 4000. Clarence E. Downham et ux to John A. Shanks et ux 20 acres in Burlington Township, 1.
Guests at a Havre church wedding witnessed a dramatic scene when the bride refused to marry the groom. The London Opinion notes that smoother events could be avoided by having one or two reserve ladies in case of an unhappy match.
In parts of Africa and southern Asia the cowrie, a small shell, is used for coin. The shell functions as currency in various traditional trade systems and has historical significance in regional economies.
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