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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
1
A collection of wry observations on language, manners, and American life. The quips touch on marriage, fame, education, politics, and everyday hypocrisy, with sharp humor about the gap between intention and expression.
The Delphi Citizen presents a year long gift of weekly issues with country correspondence and feature articles. It promises top county news and embosssed season greeting cards to friends, relieving the buyer of further gift details.
Lewis Penn an 18 year old resident of two miles north of Camden sustained a severe shotgun wound to his right knee during a coon hunting trip. The accident occurred when the shotgun discharged as the brothers exited a car. He was rushed to Camden for first aid and then to the Cass County Hospital in Logansport where doctors removed most of the shot but fearing the knee will not be saved due to extensive bone splintering.
On Sunday morning November 22 Miss Minerva Metsker a returned missionary from India will give a talk at the Church of the Brethren. Sunday school starts at 9 30 A M with regular evening services at six o'clock Pastor J K Eikenberry leads.
Mr and Mrs John Kerlin returned Tuesday from a visit in Huntington and Fort Wayne. They will spend Thanksgiving in Walton.
The district schedules all day event at Flora Methodist on Dec. 1 with national speaker. Additional meetings in Frankfort Dec. 2 Lebanon Dec. 3 Ae Nov. 80 and Crawfordsville Dec. feature local speakers. Sessions run 9:30 am 10:00 am and 7:00 pm with a 6 pm fellowship supper. Public invited to evening addresses.
Miss Roberta Gardner, a DePauw University student, returned home Friday and attended the football game at Lafayette on Saturday as a guest at the Alpha Gamma Gamma gathering in the city.
An OCR fragment evokes a community call to gratitude and gathering during a festive period. The text hints at communal meals and shared appreciation without detailing specific events, dates, or organizers.
The Carroll County Tuberculosis Christmas Seal sale begins on Thanksgiving Day and runs to Christmas with sales countywide by December 1. Seventy-five percent of proceeds stay local for clinics, examinations, and treatment. twenty-five percent supports state and national tuberculosis society work, including field staff and sale supplies. Five clinics were held last year with 72 people examined and 31 needing treatment. Two persons are...
Carroll County reports 15 TB deaths in 1925 with about 185 active cases. 1782 pupils and 48 teachers are in the Health Crusade in schools. The Tuberculosis Society funded a county nurse for four years at 1720 dollars. Christmas seal quota set at 1800 with budget for nurse 800 clinics 200 crusade 100 education 75 general 25. Buy tuberculosis seals.
Mr and Mrs John W Laymon announce the birth of their son John Richard last week Mrs Laymon is formerly Miss Ethel Jester born into their family with delight and pride
The ten day old Margaret Rath Mount, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Haughey Mount, died early Saturday after a brief illness. Surviving are parents a sister Mary Jane two brothers John Roys ter and Robert Roy and grandparents Mr. and Mrs John Mount and Mrs Lydia Royster. Funeral services were held Sunday at two oclock at the home with Rev E C Wells officiating and Rev Hi Lee Jacobs assisting. Mrs Edith Sanderson sang. Floral tributes were carried to the cemetery by Mrs Lee Shaffer Mrs EF O Grimm Mrs Harry Roach and Mrs Bryce Adams.
Paul Dickinson was admitted to Home Hospital in Lafayette this week for hernia treatment. He underwent a Tuesday operation and is progressing satisfactorily.
Brief readable note on a Thanksgiving gathering by the Baptist church as a townwide effort aiming to replace the traditional Thanksgiving day activities with an evening event.
A program is being prepared with time for discussion of current interest questions. Grand Chancellor Lane Grand Vice Chancellor Elmore and other visitors will speak. The afternoon session starts at 2 30. Roll call includes county deputies grand lodge officers committee members past grand chancellors residing or belonging in the district. Deputy Grand Chancellor Charles O Brown of Logansport and the local lodge oversees the program.
The Eastern Star Auxiliary held a Thursday afternoon sewing party with sandwiches and coffee. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Fred Miller Rockfield, Vice President Mrs. Mable Jakes Crowell, Secretary Miss Blanch Calvert, Treasurer Mrs. Thos Armstrong. They plan to buy a piano lamp from the year’s remaining funds and recognize retiring president Mrs. C. M. Kerlin.
Governor Morton Circle plans a St Nicholas party at Mrs Chas Best home on Friday afternoon December 4 from two to five. On November 27 the Circle will meet at the G A R hall at three oclock for initial work for Mary Louise and Kathryn Haugh daughters of Mrs Chas Haugh formerly of this city. Lincoln Circle No 1 Logansport held inspection with a noon dinner at the Memorial Home. Guests included Mrs Mellie Belle Kitchell of Galveston and other circle members from this city.
The Rockfield Home Economies club met at Mrs. Bryan’s home with a Thanksgiving recipe roll call. Members voted five dollars to the Red Cross and viewed a clothing project by Mrs. Carl Million. They planned to meet at Mrs. Mullin’s on Wednesday to finish house dresses for the November 24 achievement day at Flora. A covered dish luncheon was served.
The Indianapolis News and The Delphi Citizen announce the start of a yearlong Bowl patronage program. Subscriptions for one year are offered to readers, with annual rates and renewal details indicated for the upcoming season.
St Joseph's Church group staged a two night vaudeville at the D I Hall directed by Lawrence Margowski. New performers impressed, with John Hamling Jr and Mrs Hamling among pianists and singers, and acts ranging from humorous readings to banjo numbers and a Gypsy song. The first day school sketch drew strong laughs. crowds filled both evenings.
Aaron Mikesell longtime county farmer dies Monday morning after a several week illness. The funeral was held Wednesday at Hickory Grove church with interment in the Hickory Grove cemetery. Born September 19, 1855 in Carroll County, he was son of Phillip and Elizabeth Mikesell. He married Laura Dill then Amanda Hobaugh thirty eight years ago and is survived by one son Gussie Mikesell. Preceded in death by White County and Joshua Mikesell of Carroll County. He belonged to Hopedale Christian church and was known as honest industrious and generous.
Mr and Mrs E O Grimm traveled to Indianapolis yesterday and plan to go to Bloomington today for the I U Purdue football game.
Mrs James P Wason Miss Bessie Rothenberger Mrs Harry Haugh Mrs Frank Lyon Mrs A C Clauser Mrs Joseph Sims and Mrs J L Ruffing attended sessions of a citizenship school held at Purdue University this week under the auspices of the League of Women Voters.
The Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church plans a 6 30 Monday social hour with music supper and a talk by Dr. Wm F Weir of Chicago. Attendees are invited to enjoy a well spent evening and a warm greeting at the door.
Rev J L Rippetoe aged 83, father of Mrs John Best, died Sunday in Indianapolis. Civil War veteran, longtime Indiana educator, former superintendent at Canensrville and teacher in Brookville and Danville academies. Survived by widow and three daughters Katherine Wright Emma Best Elizabeth Witt and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Best returned from Indianapolis after her father’s funeral when news came of her mother Mrs. Rippetoe’s death at seventy six. The Rev and Mrs Rippetoe shared more than fifty years of happiness and devotion and are not separated in death. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. Interment of both will occur later.
John M. Blue 72 of Flora died at Clinton County Hospital at 11 50 p m Wednesday night after being found in his car near the Frankfort court house square following a 24 hour search. He disappeared Saturday while in Frankfort to buy chickens and visit his daughter Mrs Harry Laverty. He was paralyzed and critically ill after being taken to Frankfort hospital. He was last seen Saturday morning and located about 20 hours later sitting in his car. He was a brother of ex Sheriff A W Blue.
Mr and Mrs Gwinn Smith and their son Billie left Thursday afternoon by automobile for Miami Florida where they will reside.
L. M. Vogler of Hope Indiana crowned corn king of the world at Sedalia Missouri for the best bushel of corn. He received a silver loving cup and a $250 check, edging out R. L. Rakes of Auburn Indiana. Carroll County entrants claimed several prizes in ten ears yellow white classes with total awards of $60. The event drew 804 entries and featured world class competition with Peter Lux winning sweepstakes ten ears and Vogler sweeping bushel honors.
Mrs Carrie E Schwier sister of Dr C E Carney and Dr John Carney of this city died at her Logansport home Wednesday at five. She born in Cass County leaves husband a daughter Irene seven a son Robert five a stepdaughter Velma Schwier and sister Mrs William Beal of Logansport Funeral services were held Friday with interment in Mt Hope cemetery.
Delphi offers a complete course in beauty culture at St. Louis Beauty Shop with very reasonable tuition and special courses available for additional skills.
Special holiday treats arrive at Margowski’s Rexall Drug Store for Thanksgiving shoppers. Seasonal confections, baskets, and gift-ready options line shelves as customers browse early in-store displays.
The narrator recalls a trip with family, correcting a misimpression about time spent away. He explains Concord stands for harmony and a better vacation locale, describing a sightseeing drive and visits on the way to Boston. The piece transitions with a note about continued reflection.
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