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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1927

Page

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John Sanders Indicted by Grand Jury in Bank Probe

Delphi banker examiner John Sanders and bank officers John Jarrell and J. M. William were named in two counts by the Tippecanoe County grand jury probing the Peoples Loan & Trust Co. failure. Clarence Briggs, a former bookkeeper, was charged with embezzling 25,000. Sanders, arraigned in Lafayette, posted 5,000 bond for deposits after insolvency.

Eps Sanders Delphi State Department Indianapolis Tippecanoe County Grand Jury Peoples Loan & Trust Co John Jarrell J. M. William Clarence Briggs Briggs Clymers Sanders Lafayette Trust Company Flora L. Kenneth Billings Williamsport Billings Judge Billings Warren Circuit Court Lafayette

Slack elected Indianapolis mayor amid party tensions

L ERT SLACK, a former governor candidate and longtime public figure, was elected mayor of Indianapolis to succeed the resigning Duvall. The vote came from a mix of Republicans and a Democrat amid corruption fallout connected to Ku Klux Klan ties, sparking concerns about party power and electoral strategy in Marion County.

L. Ert Slack United States Indiana General Assembly Indianapolis Duvall Marion Ku Klux Klan Slack Daily Press Marion County Frank C. Dailey Delphi Democrats

Delphi musician Smock returns from Harvard trip with IU band

John R. Smock of Delphi is back after traveling with the Indiana University band to Cambridge for the Indiana Harvard game. The IU ensemble earned praise from the eastern fans in attendance at the contest.

John R. Smock Delphi Harvard Indiana University Bloomington I. U Cambridge

Clubhouse plans formed at Benton Telephone meeting

Plans for a $10,000 clubhouse on Lake Delphi were laid at a Benton Telephone Association gathering in Monticello several days ago, as reported by the Monticello news.

Lake Delphi Benton Telephone Association Monticello

Floyd Kimble Indicted by Grand Jury in Sink Killing

The Citizen reports Floyd Kimble was indicted by a grand jury for the August 24 murder of Daniel Sink. Kimble must stay jailed as the charge is nonbailable. No indictments were returned for Jeanette Taylor, whose confession linked Kimble to the crime. Three other indictments were noted against unknown persons.

Floyd Kimble Daniel Sink Kimble Floyd Julien Sink Jeanette Taylor Link Court House

Principals Meet at Rockfield in Carroll County

The Carroll County Principals Association of thirteen township schools gathered at Rockfield hosted by Paul Usher. County Superintendent T W Armstrong chaired the meeting as plans on high school standards were debated. The group will convene monthly during the school year.

Carroll County Principals’ Association Paul Usher Rockfield T. W. Armstrong

Ignoring Court Order Leads to Arrest in Divorce Case

Glen Peterson of Cutler defied a court order to pay $35 plus $5 weekly for his wife's support and attorney fees. After entering a divorce suit with his wife filing for maintenance, the judge set the payments but Peterson’s failure to pay resulted in his arrest and detention by Sheriff Sink.

Glen Peterson Cutler Pruitt Peterson Sink

Red Men to Hold Important Meeting Next Tuesday

Officers of the local lodge announce an important Red Men meeting in the lodge room on November 15. Great business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. Harry J. Reed will give a speech during the evening.

Lodge of Red Men Harry J. Reed

Young America Bulldogs Defeat Burlington Wildcats 12–0

The Young America Bulldogs beat the Burlington Wildcats 12 to 0 at Burlington on Sunday. Both teams seek games with independent squads for the rest of the month.

Young Americans Young America Bulldogs Gridiron Eleven Burlington Wild Cats Burlington Young America

Community Sale At Delphi Barn Novel Stock And Home Items

Auction at Delphi Sales Barn Friday November 18 features feeding hogs heifers milk cows and heating stoves and ranges like new and guaranteed. John Baer manager urges listing of stock early.

Delphi Sales John Baer

Walters Succumbs to Poison Attack in Delphi

G H Walters a Delphi groceryman died at St Elizabeths hospital from blood poisoning after a scratch on his left hand. He was 64 born in Hebron Ind came to Delphi fifteen years ago and built a retail business. Survived by widow son James daughter Mrs Hilding Jacobson and several siblings. Funeral at Masonic Temple Friday at 9 conducted by Rev L E Knox. Burial in Hebron after extended services.

Delphi St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Walters North Washington Street Mr. Walters Hebron Ind James Hilding Jacobson Sherman Charles Frank Myrtle Foltz Clark Berdine Helicon Masonic Temple L. E. Knox The Christian Church

Carrollton Coming for First Basketball Game

Delphi high school prepares for its season opener on their floor facing Carrollton, a strong foe after a recent win over Flora. Fans number about seventy five as D H S aims to start with a win following a 29 to 19 loss to Sharpsville.

Delphi High School Carrollton Flora Sharpsville

Fire Department Responds to Two Sunday Alarms

Fire crews answered two calls Sunday with minimal damage. In the forenoon they battled a roof fire at W. S. Smith residence where Abner Bowen and Joseph Ives had the flames out before the department arrived. In the afternoon the apparatus went to Richard Sales home in the north part of the city where only the kitchen interior suffered damage.

W. S. Smith Abner Bowen Joseph Ives Richard Sales

Aged Bringhurst Woman Dies of Pneumonia

Mrs. J. N. A. Ross aged 85 died Sunday at her Bringhurst home of pneumonia. She is remembered in the community and leaves three sons Luther Morton of Bringhurst and Thomas Ross of Logansport and four daughters Mrs. Jesse Johnson Mrs. J. W. Eikenberry Mrs. Blanche Evans of Bringhurst and Mrs. P. Perry of Joliet Illinois. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Bringhurst church.

J. N. A. Ross Bringhurst Ross Burnside Haynes Delphi Luther and Morton Thomas Ross Logansport Jesse Johnson J. W. Eikenberry Blanche Evans P. Perry Joliet Ill Bringhurst Church

Infant Swatts Dies at Parents' Home

James Eugene Swatts, 14 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Swatts of four and a half miles west of Delphi, died Saturday. Survived by sister Georgia Louise and parents. Funeral by Rev. O P Manker at home at 1 30 Monday, burial Prairie Creek cemetery.

James Eugene Swatts John Swatts Delphi Georgia Louise O. P. Manker

Card party replaces play in Lebanon event

A planned performance of Mammy's Lil Wild Rose by a Lebanon cast at the Delphi K of C hall Tuesday evening was cancelled due to a leading actress injury. A card party was held instead with game honors awarded to Mrs. Riese Schrader George.

Mammy Lil Wild Rose Lebanon Delphi K C. Hall Rev. C. J. Reed

County Commissioners Meet With Minor Action Taken

November session of the Board of County Commissioners yielded routine business. Claims were approved though many funds are exhausted and await a December or late month council meeting. Auditor J L Whiteman expects a council call to tabulate payments and identify funding sources. The court did not act on a large county gravel road appropriation petition. Bridges and arches were accepted for several structures. Six men were appointed as stable keepers for the Greenlawn Horsethief Detective Association. Drain work for Jefferson township was approved with Drain Commissioner Barnard to proceed.

Board of County Commissioners J. L. Whiteman Commissioners’ Court Court House Burlington, Dilling, Bragunier and Stranathan Goslee and Pyrmont Mill Grantham Greenlawn Horsethief Detective Association B. C. Wagoner Emerson Johns Lloyd Thomas William Haagland Walter Dobbins Jesse Johnson George Hamilt Jefferson Township Charles E. Barnard

Young Men Responsible for Thefts At Country Club

Thieves believed to be youths accessed the country club tool house last week and stole gasoline and oils used by the course caretaker. Repeated break-ins near the ice plant during summer prompted guards and an investigation led by T. J. Ryan. If incidents recur, authorities may pursue arrests as thefts are not for financial gain but to obtain car fuel ingredients.

Country Club T. J. Ryan Ryan

Christian Churches to Hold County Conference

The Carroll County Christian churches plan a Delphi conference on Thursday November 17 starting at 10 am with devotional time. The county president will speak followed by addresses and a dinner by the local congregation. Afternoon talks feature Miss Ethel Shreve and Mrs O H Griest. at 7 30 pm G I Hoover will speak on The Message of Our State Work.

Christian Churches Carroll County Delphi Ethel Shreve India O. H. Griest Indiana Womans’ Missionary Society G. I. Hoover

Chang booked for Arc production by Gardner

Chang, second only to Ben Hur as a spectacular production, is booked for the Arc by Manager Gardner for next Monday and Tuesday nights. The show promises thrilling, marvelous, stupendous and wonderful scenes with circus features wild animals and child appeal.

Chang Gardner

That's That musical comedy dazzles Palm Beach romances

A four Romance revue set in Palm Beach features Kenneth Nelson as Jones the lifeguard, Eloise Reswick, and sister Nanette in a lightedhearted saga. An all male chorus and one lead girl perform as Tri Kappa funds benefit from 50 cent tickets on November 15 16 with a cast including Ralph Hanna Enid Trent Mary Lou Gerard Doc Bowen Margaret Atkinson and more.

Kenneth Nelson John Hamling Jones Palm Beach Eloise Reswick Mable Fraser Hilda Bowen Kenneth Martin Morris Ralph Hanna Steilia Brownell Eddie Letty Mickey Sullivan Doc Bowen Mamie Riner Margaret Atkinson New York Tenth Avenue Mamie Mickey Winegar Prince Mary Lou Gerard Nanette Stags Tri Kappa Sorority Tri Kappa Willie Hop D. B. Retherford Letitia Brownell Enid Trent Jane Bronson Lorene Hinkle Kenneth Jones Palm Beach Patrol Doc Brown Mickies Nelson Doris Hollowell Georgia Carrigan

Harve Hoshaw buys Court View Barber Shop

Harve Hoshaw takes over the Court View barber shop on the square after selling it three years ago to John Vianco. He brings broad local and regional connections and plans no staff changes with current employees Lines and Wayne Aldridge remaining.

Harve Hoshaw Court View John Vianco Mr. Hoshaw Frank Harvey Hoshaw Mr. Lines Wayne Aldridge

Banks to close for Armistice Day observances

Banks to close all day on Armistice Day in observance of the national holiday. No public events mark the ninth anniversary of the World War hostilities ceasefire.

Marriage Licenses Granted in Delphi

Denzel R. Dan a farmer from Delphi wed Iey M. White of Delphi in a marriage license record.

Denzel R Dan Farmer Delphi Iey M. White

Trustees Discuss School Matters At Regular Meeting

Six townships represented in the monthly Board of Education session led by County Superintendent T W Armstrong. The group approved Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation plans and reviewed teacher pay, bus driver contracts, civic maps sales pitches, textbook orders, payment duties, and an attendance review by Attendance Officer Casad with potential legal action for noncompliant parents.

Jackkson Tippecanoe Burlington Democrat Carrollton Washington Board of Education T. W. Armstrong Armstrong Casad

Mixup Corrected In Local Society Notices

The Citizen clarifies a recent misprint involving Howard Bradshaw. Howard is not married. his brother Robert and his bride were travelers. A separate error reused Howard’s given name in reporting Robert Bradshaw’s appointment as Grand Herald of Indiana Odd Fellows.

Howard Bradshaw Howard Robert Mr. Branshaw Robert Bradshaw Grand Herald of Indiana Odd Fellows

Fur Bearing Animals May Be Trapped Now

The trapping season opened today for fur bearing animals and local stores report steady trap sales. Word from buyers indicates pelts will fetch favorable prices though current quotations were not yet known. An unusually strong breeding season has produced abundant fur bearing animals.

Col McNutt Addresses Merchants at Chamber Meeting

Col Paul McNutt former Indiana Legion leader spoke to Chamber of Commerce members on Armistice Day activities and Legion history. The event raised over 1500 for the boat factory project as electric and industrial committees outlined plans and a dam project near Deer Creek gained backing.

Chamber of Commerce American Legion L. M.pletcher Myron Ives William H. Bradshaw Electric Col Paul McNutt Indiana American Legion Indiana Law School Legion France Ives Industrial Committee Bradshaw Woman's Club Deer Creek Washington Street Reed Schermerhorn Red Cross Orvel Scho¢k Farm Bureau

Grocery Store Closes in Delphi for Stock Disposal

Carl McFarland, longtime Delphi grocer, has closed his Camden and Delphi stores until stock and fixtures are sold. He may reopen to clear shelves at cost if no buyer for the stock and equipment is found. McFarland cites too many Delphi grocers and high overhead as the cause.

Carl McFarland Camden Delphi McFarland Greery Deer Creek Township C. O. Julius

New Suits Filed In Quiet Title And Ejectment Actions

Wesley Deinn and David Morgan with Pollard Cartwright Wason attorneys for the plaintiff file quiet title actions. Dora B Barnard and others sue Charles Clawson in ejectment with Wil a C Smith for plaintiff. Hannah Holmes sues Frank J Watson venued from White County with Thomas J Hanna Lone Bros and Spangler as counsel for the defendant.

Wesley Deinn David Morgan Pollard,Cartwright

Assessor Schock Relocates Lease of Ross Dimmitt Farm

County Assessor Orvel Schock has leased the Ross Dimmitt farm of Fred Brown four miles southwest of the city and will soon move from his current township farm, which he has leased.

Orvel Schock Ross Dimmitt Fred Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Sanders Council of Capital City Attorney G. H. Walters Swatts ARC Earl Lines BANKS Pegain Col. M’nutt
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