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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1924
Page
4
The article analyzes how antis and pros influenced voting in the election. It notes that Klan involvement sparked rumors and divisions across counties. Catholic voters showed anti Klan sentiment, preferring certain candidates, while Democrat voters in Washington township partially adhered to a slate system.
The Republican party wins nationwide and in Indiana with Coolidge back in office by a sweeping margin. Indiana voters give the president about 210000, aiding a full slate of state officers led by Governor Ed Jackson and Lieut Governor Harold Van Orman. Other officials include Secretary Fred Schortemeier Auditor Lewis Bowman Treasurer B H Urbahn Attorney General Arthur Gilliam and Superintendent Henry Sherwood. Supreme Court Justice Benjami M Willoughy and Willard B Gem mill along with Appellate Court Justices Ethan A Dausman Francis M Thompson and Supreme Court Reporter Emma Eaton White.
Mrs. Mary Ferrier former resident of this city died at her home in Los Angeles California on Monday aged seventy five She was aunt to Miss Anna Trobaugh and Roy Trobaugh of this city and leaves a daughter Mrs T J Vieira Capt S T Ferrier died last December The Ferriers lived on the old Sharp farm on the Flora road across from the Dora Baum residence The Delphi Citizen reflects on her character and mourns her passing.
At next Monday session the commissioners will hear remonstrance against Condon ditch improvement in Adams township and consider vacation petitions for a Rock Creek township highway. Viewers were appointed. a road vacated in Democrat township. repairs on Wise bridge in Jackson township accepted. Elliott Crowell road in Adams and Fred C Martin road in Rock Creek accepted. partial costs paid on Caughell Hinkle McCarty drains. time extension given for engineer reports on Griffith Allen Goslee highways. election claims to be allowed.
Indiana will be represented in congress by ten republicans and three democrats. The congressmen elect are first district Harry E Rowbot tom rep. Second Arthur H Greenwood dem. Third Frank Gardner dem. Fourth Harry C Canfield dem. Fifth Noble H Johnson rep. Sixth Richard N Elliott rep. Seventh Ralph E Updike rep. Eighth Albert H Vestal rep. Ninth Fred S Purnell rep. Tenth William R Wood rep. Eleventh Albert R Hall rep. Twelfth David Hogg rep. Thirteenth Andrew J Hickey rep.
Tabulations from Ninth district counties show Fred S. Purnell leading by 9 868. He carried Montgomery 1 800 Howard 8 500 Clinton 1 115 Lola 10 224 while Fountain fell by 211 and Boone by 150, totaling a district gain of 5 224 since 1922.
James H. Obear of Delphi Indiana has been selected for the De Pauw University debate team after competitive tryouts. He tied for scholastic honors of last year's freshman class and is a Rector Scholar. Four inter collegiate debates are planned with Valparaiso University and Terre Haute Normal, dates to be announced.
The Delphi community forms committees for a Christmas tree event with L M Pletcher C O Julius and Ralston Wilber appointed. Virgil Stinebaugh will arrange a music program. Plans include bank hours on pay days and minnow stocking for Lake Delphi. A H Brewer explains marking the Paul Dresser highway and Wabash Way revamp with sign posting. An annual Halloween party is praised. next year’s Poultry Show is invited. Woman's Club meeting Nov 20 features William Herschell. A father and son banquet with Hi Y club is scheduled. A L Fesler of Anderson will speak. Hi Y tickets are 50 cents.
A summary of post election notes noting Bracken praised as auditor, Benjamin’s retirement tied to defeat, Coolidge election coverage, party gains with Democrats winning fourteen governors and Republicans seventeen, Smith defeating Roosevelt in New York, Tyson elected to Senate, Ferguson and Ross as first women governors, Norton and Cline elected to Congress, Walsh reelected in Montana, White challenging KKK, Langley reelected from Kentucky, and evolving views on women's voting and participation.
Jonathan Henry aged 83, a retired farmer and longtime Idaville and White County resident, died Friday night after a three month illness. He is survived by his widow, two sons Frank and Dale of California, and daughter Mrs. Mace Benjamin of South Bend. Funeral services were held at the Church of God in Idaville with interment in Idaville cemetery.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Frank Strange who died Saturday night at her Frankfort home after a week with pneumonia. She was born October 31, 1868 near Cutler, married June 16, 1887, and lived in Frankfort 38 years. Survived by husband six children two sisters four brothers and eleven grandchildren.
The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening November 11.
Carroll county Roll Call lists county chairman T W Armstrong and township chairmen for Adams Burlington Carrollton Clay Deer Creek Jefferson Madison Monroe Rocky Creek Tippecanoe Washington Delphi and Flora with several named women and men. Public call to join the Red Cross accompanies the notice.
Market notes show assorted livestock and hides with prices for old hens four pounds and over turkeys beef hides two grades horse hides two grades and other items. Prices listed include old hens at per four pounds and pricing for turkey and hide grades.
Market brief lists wheat at five on se as 45 corn per hundred and oats and cattle and hogs noted per hundred units with unspecified values in a dated Delphi market page.
In a sweeping national victory for the Republicans the public mandate is declared supreme. The piece asserts Ed Jackson and the Ku Klux Klan enjoy Indiana voters’ support while accusing critics of corruption and condemning minority dissent. It closes by stating the people must have what they want regardless of judgment.
John W. Davis, Democratic nominee for the presidency, issued a public statement accepting the election results without vain regret or bitterness. He expressed hope that President Coolidge's administration will prove successful and beneficial to the country and thanked loyal supporters for their campaign efforts. Mrs. Davis telegraphed congratulations to Mrs. Calvin Coolidge.
Delphi and Monticello men H W Phebus and Harry Shigley have formed a new auctioneering partnership booking sales for the winter. Phebus brings twelve years of experience and Shigley seven years, trained by veteran mentors, aiming to capture sales in Carroll and White counties.
Miss Martha Sara Gasaway wed William C. Smock in a simple ceremony at the Gasaway home west of Flora. The bride wore grey georgette and descended the stairs to meet her groom under an arch of autumn leaves as Rev. A A Dunlavy officiated for a small gathering of relatives and friends.
Howard Cann was elected by a majority of 2,041 over his opponent in Frankfort. Counties reported tallies show Carroll County with significant votes as the race concluded.
Pittsburg community brief recounts moves by Mr and Mrs Brank Swain to a new home with family members noted. Mentions of Walter Hendr Ruth of Lafay ette and Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson in the vicinity on Sunday. George Van Der Volgen traveled to Indianapolis on business. S. S. Henderson returned from Summitville for his son in law’s occasions. The Grange met at the P A C Hall Thursday night.
Wilson Sterrett reports northern Indiana groves no better than Carroll area after trips through Porter Newton and Jasper counties. Ambrose Wingard buzzed wood on Wednesday. Walter Smith husks corn for Arthur Little. Cattle buyers visit area. buyers collect from Dilling Lowery Timmons Timons Harvey. Nelson Mullendore returns from Chicago to Harvey Dillingore. Mullendore family visitors in Monticello. Thurlow helps Mrs Mullendore this fall. Mrs Guthrie and Mrs Grandstaff assist. Delphi Citizens 1.50 a year.
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