28 Nov 1925
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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1925
Page
1
A collection of sharp witticisms and aphorisms on politics, society, and human behavior. The pieces mock modern pretensions, task authority, and expose everyday contradictions with dry humor and pointed observations.
A hearing will be held at the courthouse on Friday December 11 at ten o clock regarding whether bonds of forty four thousand dollars may be issued to improve the Wm Griffith road through South Delphi. Taxpayers filed a remonstrance alleging legal and statutory issues with the bond plan and road scope.
A quirky column riffs on marriage norms and old time expressions, correcting sentences about work, obedience, and domestic life. It humorously questions social changes, with names like Izzie and a playful Lizzie ride in the rain.
The Carroll County Tuberculosis Association hosts a Sunday evening union service at the Christian church to aid in selling Christmas seals. The program begins at 7 15 with Rev H Lee Jacobs presiding.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. James Shirk.
Mrs Maude Snyder Blickenstaff wife of Dr E B Blickenstaff died Wednesday at St Vincent’s Hospital Indiana polis after gall stones surgery. A sale was underway at the Carrollton road home when news arrived. She leaves her husband and nine children Rosemary Carl Helen Mildred Ralph Eugene Albert Walter and Lloyd. She also leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Sol Snyder and many sisters and brothers. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at nine AM at the home conducted by Rev J K Blickenstaff.
Report notes Indianapolis News and Delphi Chisen appearing together at an event. Details describe a public appearance with local figures and community interest, highlighting participation by the two names in a regional gathering.
Residents and families from Marion Indianapolis Newcastle Lafayette Crawfordsville and surrounding areas spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. Couples and individuals traveled to join kin in Chicago Longcliff Madison township Flora and Alexandria.
Mrs. O. J. Grainger and her daughter Miss Gertrude, from Indianapolis, are spending the Thanksgiving vacation with Mrs. J. C. Downey and Mr. Downey at their home.
Mr and Mrs E E Maxwell entertained for Thanksgiving with Mrs Edgar Goldsberry of Lafayette visiting. Dr and Mrs W R Quick and Mr and Mrs Paul Quick of this city attended the dinner.
Dr and Mrs A C Clauser entertained John Sims and family of Chicago Howard Vanderbilt of Lafayette and Mr and Mrs Joseph Sims of this city at Thanksgiving dinner.
Mrs John McCormick and daughter Ruth entertained Charles McCormick and Jay McCormick of Logansport and Alex Rassler of Burrows with their families at a Thanksgiving dinner.
Mrs. George O Cartwright hosted Thanksgiving with guests from Greencastle and local residents. Mr and Mrs John Cartwright and son attended from Greencastle along with Willard Cartwright and Mr and Mrs J H Cartwright from the city.
Mr Luther McCain and Mrs Cynthia Ballard are joined in wedlock with Matthew Sterling noted as a witness in the ceremony.
Miss Ruth Carney a Hobart teacher and John Carney of Indiana University are spending vacation with their parents Dr and Mrs C E Carney. Miss Charlene Raub of Bloomington is also a guest at the Carney home.
Mrs Onie Cartwright Johnson of Brookston entertained members of the A. B. Cartwright family at her home noon on Thanksgiving. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Charles Cartwright Mrs Sue Walker and Mr and Mrs Will Wood and family of this city.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Retherford spent Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs Ross Hinkle and family in Walton.
Rev H Lee Jacobs of the Christian Church departed Monday morning for Canton Missouri to spend Thanksgiving with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs Forrest Orr and their sons visited relatives in Walton for Thanksgiving. The Orr parents, Mr. and Mrs S H Orr, hosted. C C Klepinger of Rochester spent Thanksgiving with his sister Mrs C C Julius. Perry Flora and daughter Mildred of Flora visited Mr and Mrs Fred Griffith for the holiday.
Mrs Laura Gripe and her son Ernest spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs William Rep logle near Pyrmont.
Mrs. Julia Ireland of Onegedlgseer Hardy spent Thanksgiving day with Liam Arnold and family in Indiana, according to local notes.
Incomplete OCR text mentions Mr and Mrs Grimm entering a location or event. Further details are unreadable.
Mr and Mrs Charles Best and Mr and Mrs Millard Quinn enjoyed a cooperative dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Quinn on Thursday.
Miss Josephine Odell of Logansport hosted Mrs Harriet Thompson of Logansport at her Delphi home on Thanksgiving Day. Other guests included Mrs. Alice Davies and her daughter Miss Mary.
Col and Mrs. George Healey and son Max of Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Frank Lyon and Mr. Lyon. Misses Lucile and Nina Lyon of Hammond traveled to Ypsilanti Michigan to visit their sister Miss Florence Lyon during a short vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferling and daughter Fern traveled to South Bend on Wednesday to visit their daughter Mrs. J. W. Swickard and share family time.
Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Kramer are connected through a name change with Thelma Fiant previously Mrs. Kramer, now identified in society notices.
Mr and Mrs Robert O Connor and nephew Jack O Connor Jr and Mr and Mrs Maurice O Connor of Fort Wayne spent Thanksgiving day with their parents Mr and Mrs J C O Connor in Fort Wayne.
Hubert Gros returns from Indiana Medical College for a short vacation. Willard Cartwright Mahlon Kerlin Jack Swatts George Wason and Tom McCormick return from Wabash College for the Thanksgiving period.
Mrs W A Breining entertained at a family dinner on Thanksgiving day with sixteen covers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Murphy, Mr and Mrs Victor Wiler of Logansport, the Frushour family, and the Russ Wilson family of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Devitt and children and Mr. and Mrs. William Cowdin drove from Indianapolis on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. The men returned Thursday evening while the wives stayed until Sunday.
Miss Mary Margowski hosted companions Miss Bernice Kuhn of Detroit and Miss Irene Bearer of Pittsburgh as classmates at St Marys Notre Dame. They were guests Tuesday night at Miss Emma Raubs Chalmers home and enjoyed a picnic supper at a Tippecanoe cottage on Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs R L Eckhart entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Schulz of Racine Wisconsin for Thanksgiving dinner. Also present were Mr and Mrs Abner Bowen and daughter Dr and Mrs L H Smith and Mr and Mrs Fred Martin and children. Mrs Eckhart hosted the Social Twelve bridge club yesterday afternoon in honor of their sister Mrs Schulz.
Martha Martin Hildebrand born July 24 1855 in Carroll County died November 23 1925 at 7 30 morning. She married Fremont Hildebrand March 29 1877 and they had twelve children eight survive. Surviving are eight children and husband with daughters in Delphi Cincinnati Spokane and home. sons in Toledo Spokane and near parents. Funeral held Thursday at 2 PM in the Christian church conducted by Rev E C Wells.
John K Kerlin lifelong resident of Delphi died at home Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was found in the living room by his wife after returning from a church meeting. Kerlin, 71, had been ill with a cold and shortness of breath but remained active in the Knights of Pythias and Delphi Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Friday at the Delphi Methodist Church.
Bennie Carnell died at his Washington Township home Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 aged 60 years 10 months 13 days after a heart attack while traveling to Indianapolis. He leaves widow Anna Carnell and daughter Eva Brown. Funeral held Friday at 10 o clock from the residence with Rev F M Osborne officiating and burial in Camden cemetery.
The Past as club of the Ladies of the G. A. R. plans a Christmas party on December a at 7 PM at the home of Harriet Gros. Members and spouses will be guests at a seven o'clock dinner following a cooperative supper recently hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Carey, newlyweds.
The Charles Carroll chapter D A R met Friday at regent Mrs Will Cowdin s home with Mrs Guy Thomas Mrs Aldred and Miss Mary assisting. The group voted gifts for the Philippine scholarship fund the Red Cross and decided to bring gifts for Delphi Benevolent Society Community Center and a mountaineer school in Pippapass Ky at Christmas.
A new Flora Methodist Episcopal church costing 48000 was dedicated replacing a fire destroyed structure. Bishop F D Leete and Dr Ernest Wareing led services with Rev T L Stovall in charge. Organ gifted by Mrs Josephine Voorhees heirs, bringing total church value to over 50000 with about 12000 remaining debt.
Miss Blossom Browne and William Jones wed on Thanksgiving Eve at St Joseph s rectory in a single ring ceremony observed by relatives from Rensselaer and this city. The Del ph i graduate wore blue satin and pink roses. The couple plans a Florida wedding trip after visiting relatives in Lafayette and Delphi before making their home in Dyer Indiana.
The Receiver offers the Gustavel Furniture Mfg Co stock at private sale from 2 to 5 daily at the factory, priced at about one half wholesale. R. G. Bradshaw, Receiver.
The author narrates arriving in Plymouth Town for Thanksgiving but delays Leyden Street notes to next week. They recount a recent trip to Indiana University Bloomington and express gratitude, framing the piece as a testimonial to thankfulness and shared readership.
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