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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1928

Page

1

Landslide victories set Hoovers ticket in Indiana region

Hoover wins national presidency by a margin over five million with Arthur Robinson of Indiana joining as senator and Harry G. Leslie elected governor. Republicans gain Carroll County seats in both Indiana houses led by Glen Slenker. Walter Million defeated. Prohibition stance noted as a local surprise amid county results. Official ballot figures are published.

Herbert Hoover United States Arthur Robinson Indiana Harry G. Leslie Fred Purnell House of Representatives Carroll County Indiana General Assembly Glen Slenker Monticello Carroll Clinton White Walter ‘G. Million Carroll Farm Bureau Mr. Million Slenker Harry Reed Cass Counties Mr. Guard Cass County

Newly Elected Officials Set To Take Office In Carroll County

After elections, Judge E. E. Pruitt and Joseph Ives will serve until the next general election as Carroll County gains its own court. Floyd Julien and Dad Thompson begin new terms immediately, Irvin Flora becomes treasurer on January 1, and Jesse Clawson takes sheriff duties the same day. Burnside Haynes becomes county recorder January 1, with Roy Gardner not planning future work, and Dr. Hunter succeeds Mullin as coroner.

E. E. Pruitt Joseph Ives Ed Jackson Carroll County Pruitt Mr. Ives Floyd Julien Dad’”.Thompson Irvin Flora William Ashba Flora Democrat Township Burnside Haynes New County Recorder Roy Gardner Gardner Dr. Hunter Dr. Mullin Delphi

Electric line to be built linking Delphi to hydro plant

William Givler of Indiana Service Corp reports shipment of poles and wire en route from Texarkana and Rome for a Delphi hydro electric connection. Max Vanarsdol will assist in construction with route via West Delphi Franklin and Hamilton streets to Water street. Work aimed to start soon and finish before winter weather.

William Givler Indiana Service Corporation Delphi Max Vanarsdol Ort Wayne Givler City West Delphi Franklin Street Kerlin Hamilton Street Water Street

Mrs Jennie Morrison Dies at Daughter’s Home

Mrs. Jennie Morrison aged 72 died early Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Sam Richardson in Pittsburg. She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Richardson and Mrs Mayme Dwinnell of Oklahoma City and four sons Turner Clyde Cloud and Leslie. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon with Rev. O P Manker in charge.

Jennie Morrison Sam Richardson Pittsburg Richardson Mayme Dwinnell Oklahoma City Okla Turner Clifornia Clyde Arkansas City Kan Cloud Kansas City Leslie St. Louis Morrison

Delphi and Flora Face 6‑6 Football Tie

Old rivals Delphi and Flora played a hot contest in the city last Sunday ending with both teams scoring six. Delphi and Monticello plan to meet next Sunday on the East Monticello field as Delphi strengthens with John Leslie, former Butler player.

Delphi Flora Monticello John Leslie Butler

Beamer and Curts Tie Authorized Marriage License

Otis A. Beamer a truck driver from Monon marries Esther L. Curts from Cutler under a marriage license.

Otis A. Beamer Monon Esther L. Curts Cutler

Lifelong Carroll County Resident Dies at 75

Lewis A. Calvert five miles south of the city died at his home after a long illness. Born in 1843 he married Mary Rohrabaugh on October 1 1865 and farmed until ill health forced retirement. Survived by two children Blanche and Byron, two grandsons Glenn and Paul, and great granddaughter Roberta Jean. Funeral Wednesday at home with Rev. O P Manker of Delphi officiating. Burial in Masonic Cemetery with Mrs. Baum and Mrs. Frazier singing.

Lewis A. Calvert Carroll County Calvert Preston Minerva Connelly Calvert Mary Rohrabaugh Faedren Blanche Calvert Byron Calvert Glenn Calvert Ottawa Ill Paule Calvert Fort Wayne Roberta Jean Baptist Church Masonic Lodge O. P. Manker Delphi Masonic Cemetery

National Guard Unit to Move Next Week to New Armory

Captain MaHanna announced the National Guard company will relocate from the Bradshaw building to the new armory next Thursday. Adjutant General Kerschner is due in the city this week to inspect final dedication. Coach Lostutter ordered shipment of high school supplies with delivery by late next week, followed by rushed construction for the November 21 opening and dedicatory game with Tipton. Season ticket sales progress well per Professor Smith.

William MaHanna National Guard Bradshaw Kerschner Lostutter Thhe High School Tipton

Taxpaying averages the usual payment rush

County Treasurer William Ashba reported a last minute tax collection rush with over the counter cash and checks totaling 90 000 to 100 000 on Monday and 72 347 on Saturday. He cautioned it is too early to judge delinquent levels but expects figures not to exceed last year.

William Ashba Ashba

Champion Five Acre Tract On Newer Farm

A. A. Newer of Washington township reports the record corn yield on a five acre tract across seven counties in Carroll district. The measured field shows 94.5 bushels, with potential over 100 had June storms not blown down stalks.

A. A. Newer Washington Township Carroll Mr. Newer

Coroner Reports Two Deaths in Delphi and Washington

Coroner H. Y. Mullin files a record of deaths for John R. Obrien of Delphi on Sept. 23 from angina pectoris and Charles Etter of Washington township on Oct. 31 from cerebral hemorrhage.

H. Y. Mullin John R. Obrien Delphi Charles Etter Washington Township

Remains In Hospital Post Civil War Veteran

Frazier Thomas is still at the Wabash Sanitarium in Lafayette after more than a week with heart trouble. He could not return home to vote on election day. He is a Civil War veteran reported in the hospital notice.

Frazier Thomas Wabash Sanitarium Lafayette Mr. Thom

Father and Sons Banquet Set by Men’s Brotherhood

The Men’s Brotherhood of the Presbyterian church invites members to a Father and Sons banquet next Tuesday evening. Participation is urged for a community gathering with guest speakers and a program to honor fathers and sons.

The Présyteriam Church Father Sam

Spear of the Church Urges Boys for All Men

A garbled church message urges boys to join and serve. The text hints at a call to action on a November date with a community focus. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR fragment.

Year’s Most Important Observance Promoted by Citizens

The message seeks broad support to publicize a major yearly observance in The Citizen. Organizers request help to spread the word and maximize reach in the community.

Peaceful Carroll County election despite housing challenge

The vote across Carroll County’s thirty precincts proceeded smoothly with only a notable dispute in precinct 4 Haugh Coal Co. Miss Elsie DeLaney, former Carroll County nurse, sought a ballot though challengers argued she had moved to Lafayette beyond the thirty day residency limit. For a time the ballot was kept separate, then allowed to be counted.

Carroll County Haugh Coal Co Elsie DeLaney Miss DeLaney Lafayette

Camp Tecumseh to Expand with Workshops and Tent Homes

Supt. Perry Wilson announces plans for a Camp Tecumseh building program next year funded by Kokomo Lions Club to create a boys workshop and trades base. Two additional tent houses may be built in spring to expand capacity for recreational periods as reservations begin for summer gatherings by the Transfer Center and Carroll County Young Peoples association. Weather delays did not stop organizers from eyeing a reimagined season with regional towns hoping to join.

Perry Wilson Camp Tecumseh Lions Club of Kokomo Wilson Tippecanoe Transfer Center Lafayette Carroll County Young Peoples Association

Fred Martin Serves Fine Moose Dinner in Delphi

Fred Martin of the Boyd Martin Boat Co hosted a moose dinner at his Hill home in Delphi. Thirty five guests, including Bernard Batty of Indianapolis and Purdue's C L Burkholder, enjoyed generous portions of moose meat and lively hunting tales. Batty had prepared photographs of the trip shown during the evening.

Delphi Fred Martin Boyd-Martin Boat Co Bernard Batty Indianapolis C. L. Burkholder Purdue University Martin J. H. Cartwright Leo Ulm Joseph T. Ives Mr. Batty North Woods Mr. Martin

Making Insurance Map of the City by Sandborn Surveyor

Kenneth J. Allen of the Sandborn Map company spent days in Delphi surveying the city to map streets alleys and building conditions. This is the first such survey since 1912 revealing many structural changes and the maps aid insurers and underwriters.

Kenneth .J. Allen Sandborn Map Company New York Delphi Mr. Allen Allen

Mary Louise Martz dies near Pyrmont at 65

Mrs. Mary Louise Martz aged 65 died at 12 15 this morning after a lingering illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. Arthur Roth near Pyrmont. She leaves three daughters Mrs. Roth Mrs. Coombs of Lafayette and Mrs. Mamie Mayor of Indianapolis four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services are set for 2 00 Saturday at St John Smutheran Church with Rev. Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mary Louise Martz Arthur Roth Pyrmont Roth Coombs Lafayette Mamie Indianapolis California Henry Haag Sam Smith Illinois Bertha Swank West Lafayette George Rogers West Point Jess Gerber Rossville St. John’s Smutheran Church Rev Allen

New Suits and Financial Demands in Local Court

Divorce petition filed by Nora Weaver against Charles J. Weaver with Hanna & Hanna as attorneys. Note demand of 650 by John G. Leslie against Jesse Preshey. Bright National Bank pursues 95 note against Dayton L. Hoffman. Studebaker & Studebaker represent Olive G. Blickenstaff in quiet title against David Williamson. William C. Smith handling plaintiff's side.

Nora Weaver Charles J. Weaver Hanna & Hanna John G. Leslie Jesse Preshey

Howland Veteran Dies in Nebraska Home

Samuel P. Howland, a well known war veteran and member of the Governor Morton Post, died last Saturday at his home in Juanita Nebraska. His sister Mrs. Harriet Gros reported the death through Mrs. Carrie Johnson. Howland was a familiar figure in Delphi during visits.

Harriet Gros Carrie Johnson Samuel P. Howland Juanita Neb

Credit Due for Riley Sink in Carroll County Victory

The Citizen lauds Sheriff Riley Sink for his role in the Republican win in Carroll County. It notes his campaign leadership and asks that he receive recognition, suggesting a possible postmaster appointment or a four year commission for County Chairman Link.

Batle Riley Sink Carroll County Fred B. Landis Harry Leslie Link Leslie Lafayette Sink Parnell Hoover

County commissioners and office taking

Charles Raber and Charles Black will take office January 1 for a three year term. Raber will succeed Charles Billings as Republican minority member, with Kingery departing. In 1931 the board shifts to Republican control and gains power to appoint county attorney, highway superintendent, farm superintendent, and courthouse janitor. Possible候 names include Hol Ferrier and John Long, though no offers have been mentioned.

Charles Black Fred Raber Board of Commissioners I Kingery Raber Charles Billings Court House Hol Ferrier John Long

Henry Good Improving After Hip Injury

Henry Good, who suffered a fractured hip after a fall to the sidewalk two weeks ago, remains at St Elizabeth's hospital. Lafayette, recovering rapidly, hoped to vote in Delphi on election day but could not obtain the okay from his physician. Mr Good is a former auditor of Carroll County.

Henry Good St Elizabeth’s Hospital Lafayette Delphi Mr. Good Carroll County

Pearson's Meat Market Motto and Contact

Quality comes first we have it Service comes next we give it Satisfaction is our motto Pearson's Meat Market Phone 162.

Pearson

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