Inner Circle Criticised Over County Appointments Rumors
Delphi Journal reports Republican factions suspect plans to appoint certain men to county posts when Predh’s seat is filled. Rumors name Riley Sink as highway subagent, George Smith as county attorney, and Frank Houser as janitor. Debate centers on favors for retiring officials and influence of John Long allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Delphi Journal
Board of Commissioners
H. Per
Zie Mounthpiece
G. O. P. Starot
Riley Sink
Wiliam Mullin
George Smith
Us A. Hall
Frank Houser
Charles Black
Rabes
Tamuaiy i
Sink
Cooch County
Smith
John Long
Houser
Delphi Chapter Hosts Evening at Masonic Temple
Herbert Graham of Elkhart conducted an annual inspection at the Delphi Masonic Temple. The M. M. B. degree was conferred on William Trobaugh Willard Bates and John Deel. Eastern Star ladies served dinner and Guy Grimes spoke after Mr Graham's address. Paul Quick chaired the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Herbert Graham
Elixhart
Delphi
William Trobaugh
Willard Bates
John Deel
Eastern Star
Mr. Graham
Guy Grimes
The
Presbyterian Church
Paul Quick
Indiana suits note list of civil actions and foreclosures
State of Indiana on the relation of Theodore Wejnard vs. Joseph Studebaker complaint in mandamus. Cartwright Wason & Carr represent plaintiff. State of Indiana vs. Ernest Wood petit larceny. Mary Kingery vs. David Kingery divorce. Cartwright Wason & Carr represent plaintiff. Paul Stevenson vs. Walter T Kendall et al foreclosure mechanics lien. Hanna Hanna represent Clarence O Benjamin versus Walter J Kendall foreclosure mechanics lien. Hanna Hanna represent plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Theodore Wejnard
Joseph Studebaker
Cartwright
Wason & Carr
Ernest Wood
Mary Kingery
David Kingery
Paul Stevenson
Walter T. Kendall
Hanna & Hanna
Clarence O. Benjamin
Walter J. Kendal
Perfect four week attendance at Burrows school
Mrs. J. W. Brackenridge county attendance officer reports Fred Sanders of Burrows school holds a perfect attendance record for four weeks. Many pupils statewide have been absent due to illness with an epidemic of colds noted as the main cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brackenridge
Fred Sanders
Burrows
Rockfield Men Win Big Show Prizes at Lafayette Exhibit
Roy and John Snoeberger along with John Kerlin, farmers from Rock Creek township, captured major prizes at the eleven county corn show in Lafayette last week. Roy Snoeberger won the grand sweepstakes and best peck of corn, plus the top prize for best ear of corn. John Kerlin took reserve sweepstakes for the ten year corn exhibit, and John Snoeberger earned the sweepstakes for best peck of clover seed. The trio’s success brings pride to Carroll County. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snoeberger attended a Lafayette Advertising Club event Monday evening where Mr. Snoeberger spoke.
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Roy
John Snoeberger
John Kerlin
Rock Creek Township
International
Chicago
Lafayeette
Roy Snoeberger
Lafayette
Carrol County
Ald Vieihi Air
Ray Snoeberger
Lafayette Advertising Club
Snoeberger
Boyd Hamling Firm Forms In Delphi Legal Partnership
Hoya and John Hani formed Boyd Hamling Inc. occupying Main Street offices. L. D. Boyd, veteran lawyer and dean of the county bar, partners with Notre Dame graduate Hamling, a Democrat, after Julien’s departure. The new firm shows strong promise with notable acquittal verdict for murder defendant Holland.
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Hoya
John Hani
Boyd & Hains Inc
Main Street
George W. Julien
Boyd
Julien
Hamling
L. D. Boyd
Hendricks County
Indiana State Normal
Delphi
N. J. Howe
Notre Dame
Frank Holland
Legion Fight Card Set for December 11 at Armory
Jesse Randall promotes a Legion show with multiple bouts arranged for December 11 at the armory. Eddie Blake to meet young Roberts of Indianapolis in eight rounds. Roberts previously faced Blake in Logansport. Glenn Weckerly of the 152nd Infantry and Abersole of Monticello boxed 140 pounds, while Eddie Burgess of Logansport also signs for a weighed bout. Bobby Blake of Delphi vs Russell Colvin of Flora opens the card. Flora’s Colvin is described as tough and fast. Muddy Rule of Flora is slated to appear. opponent to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Randall
Legion
Armory
Eddie Blake
Young Roberts
Indianapolis
Roberts
Blake
Logansport
Glenn Weckerly
Co. F
152Nd Infantry
Citizen
Abersole
Monticelloi
Eddie Burgess
Randall
Bobby Blake
Delphi
Russell Colvin
Flora
Muddy Rule
Treasurer Flora Sells Gravel Road Bonds
County Treasurer Irvin Flora sold a set of twenty Parks Groninger gravel road bonds totaling $16,7800 to F A Liebert of this township. Liebert paid principal and accrued interest for the issue. The bonds were offered August 6 but drew no bids and were held until now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Flora
Groninger
F. A. Liebert
Liebert
State to Take Over Carroll County Road
The Indiana State Highway Commission announced it will add about 2 000 miles to the state road system funded by gasoline taxes and pave 500 miles this year. The Carroll County route from Flora to Kokomo will be removed from county control, easing local maintenance costs on a heavily traveled road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Highway Commission
Delphi
Flora
Burlington Road
Kokemo
Situation
Dei- Et
Piora
Carroll County
Case Against McCain Stricken Off Docket
J Reid McCain, taken into custody in Flora a week ago, appeared in Indianapolis municipal court for a Monday hearing. The court dismissed the complaint for want of evidence and the judge reprimanded the affidavit filers for trying to turn his court into a collection agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reid McCain
Flora
Indianapolis
McCain
Delphi
Just Talking Wham Auto Strikes Train at Crossing
Two men driving a truck home from the stockyards collided with a Pennsylvania train at the Harding crossing in Indianapolis. Ross Brown and Leonard Purvis were not seriously injured after receiving treatment at City Hospital and resumed their trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Ross Brown
Leonard Purvis
Brown
Pennsylvania
Harding Crossing
City Hospital
Deer Creek Player Injured in Friday Basketball Game
Virgil E. McFatridge of Deer Creek high school was hurt during a game with Burnettsville Friday night. He received first aid from Dr. B F Wray of Camden, was cared for at home, then taken to Logansport hospital where specialists fear kidney injury. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lewis McFatridge of near Deer Creek.
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Virgil E. McFatridge
Deer Creek
Burnetttsville
Logansport
B. F. Wray
Camden
Lewis McFatridge
John Humrickhouse Dies at Son's Home in Anderson
John E. Humrickhouse aged 87, a Camden resident, died at his son's home in Anderson Saturday. Funeral services were held from his brother Wright Humrickhouse's residence with the Masons in charge. Survived by four sons Lawrence of Anderson Roy of Minneapolis Earl and Merle of Komfort and two daughters Mrs Chapman of Minneapolis and Mrs Keller of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hurickhouse
Camden
Lawrence
Anderson
Wright Humrickhouse
Roy
Minneapolis
Earl
Merle
Kokomo
Chapman
Keller
South Bend
Schools Close for Thanksgiving Vacation
The city and county schools adjourned Wednesday afternoon until Monday morning for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Elkhart boxer Gail defeats Eddie Blake in Michigan City bout
Pewee Gail of Elkhart earned a decision over Eddie Blake in a six round fight in Michigan City last Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pewee Gail
Elkhart
Eddie Blake
Michigan City
Light Bills Due With No Discount After December 5
Notice states utility charges are payable now with no discount after December 5. The message appears in a short public notice format, indicating a deadline for reduced rates has passed and urging prompt payment.
Court Notes Court actions and judgments in Indiana cases
Guardian filings and estates span final reports and executrix appointments. Judgments include United States Rubber Co. vs James Cripe for 475.17 and White County Loan & Savings Co. vs George M Fetterhoff for 407.00. Other cases set partition orders, contempt citations, and support payments.
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Sylvester Watson
Caroline Stanley
James Beaver
Henrietta Rice
Mabel Mayne
United States Rubber Co
James Cripe
State of Indiana
Theodore Weinard
Joseph Studebaker
White County Loan & Savings Co
George M. Fetterhoff
Ciel
Lung
B. F. Chapman
John H. Croskell
D. C
Barn Dance Brightens Delphi Country Club Social
A country club barn dance on Friday night drew strong crowds among Delphi's social set. Organizers Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw and others created a vivid rustic scene with loft entry and hay themed decor. Music by Isaac's Melody Makers and Fred Barker on fiddle complemented Virginia reel and schottish dances. Out of town guests included Miss Mayme Bir of New Albany and Dr. and Mrs. John Carney of Monticello.
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Delphi
William H. Bradshaw
BE. R. Smock
L. M. Pletcher
Blendie Cartwright
Isaac
Melody Makers
Fred Barker
Mayme Bir
New Albany
John Carney
Monticello
Plans Second Annual Booster Day December 24
W. S. Margowski, a Delphi druggist, announces his booster day plan will return this December after a successful event last year. He will again draw a large crowd to the city to participate, continuing the same method as last December though details are limited by post office regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Margowski
Delphi
Crosby Improves and Returns Home from Hospital
Thomas Crosby who had been brought to St Elizabe ths hospital a few weeks ago was sufficiently improved to be brought home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crosby
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
James Turner Purchases Harry Kite Residence
James Turner has purchased the Harry Kite residence on North Washington Street, which is occupied by Morris Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turner
Harry Kite
North Washington Street
Morris Huntington
Join Hands With Uncle Sam Farm Bureau Drive
Indiana Farm Bureau directors launch a statewide membership drive the week of December 2 with a solicitors school in Camden and an intensive campaign December 3 to 8. New members receive a badge reading I Joined Hands With Uncle Sam as they promote cooperative marketing under the federal act and seek tax and governance reforms to aid farmers.
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Uncle Sam
Indiana Farm Bureau
Camden
Arthur M. Hyde
State Farm Bureau
Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Federal Farm Board
Alexander M. Legge
Turkeys Given by Bowen Bank Feed Thanksgiving Cheer
Bach county officials and friends of A T Bowen received twenty five turkeys from Jason Been of the Bowen Bank. The birds, bought from Miami Produce Co, weighed about fifteen pounds on average. Court house visitors smiled, acknowledging the upcoming Thanksgiving feast.
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Bach County
A. T. Bowen
Jason
Miami Produce Company
Court House
Manay
Christian Ladies Retire After Ten Years Service
The ladies of the Christian church retire from their second hand clothing shop in the A. T. Bowen bank building on Union Street after ten years. St. Joseph's church to take over the business at the same location under new management the first Saturday in December. Mrs. Harry Haugh, Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs. Gillie Arnott serve on the arrangement committee.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
A. T. Bowen Bank
Union Street
Ladies of
St. Joseph’s Church
Harry Haugh
George Thompson
Gillie Arnott
Booster Day Ad Noted on Page 3 by Margowski
Be sure and read Margowski's Booster Day advertisement featured on page 3. It highlights special offers and event details for the local community.
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Margowski
Brewer announces White Elephant Sale in Indiana
A. H. Brewer, longtime shoe merchant, promotes a White Elephant Sale starting next Saturday for fifteen days or until December 14. He guarantees price refunds plus ten percent if another store undercuts the item purchased the same day, and promises deep discounts on footwear for all ages as Christmas shopping grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Brewer
Indiana
Brewer
Trappers Reaping Winter's Harvest In Carroll County
Jacob Peshman, Carroll county's largest pelts buyer, says the season opened a week ago and runs to Jan 15 with strong prices. Trappers include landowners, farm hands, and schoolboys, while thefts of pelts have occurred six times in seven seasons. Pearlman installs a burglar proof safe and reports secure furs and a restful night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Peshman
Carroll County
Pearlman
Roskuski
National Bank
Delphi Mayor backs Carroll County Christmas Seals sale
Frank H. Robinson the mayor of Delphi endorses the Carroll County Christmas Seals sale aiding tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment. He praises citizen committees for health campaigns and public education and urges local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Robinson
Delphi
Carroll County
Carroll County Association
F. H. Robinson
Banks to pay semiannual interest on December first
Delphi banks will distribute the semiannual interest due July 1 and December 1 to depositors with savings accounts. Banking officers have long adhered to the policy, promising many happy recipients. others are advised to visit local bank buildings to learn how this works.
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Delphi
Mrs Gerard and daughter in Indianapolis program
Mrs. E L Gerard and her daughter Mary Lou traveled to Indianapolis for a two day stay. Mary Lou Gerard participated in a program at the Claypool venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Gerard
Mary Lou
Indianapolis
Northcutt Brothers Defend Solvent Business Stance
Northcutt Brothers of Flora ice plant and ice cream factory deny insolvency amid replevin and debt suits tied to Kelvator equipment and Burge Larson agreement. They claim Kelvator failed to meet guarantees, seek remediation without extra costs, and are prepared to honor notes once Burge Larson adds surety. Attorneys listed for both sides.
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Northcutt Bros
Flora
Continental Credit Corporation of Chicago
Kelvenator Company
Kelvenator ‘Company
Northcutts
Continental Credit Corporation
Burge Larson Company
Decatur, Ind
Northeutt Brothers
Decatur
Continental Corporation
Burge Company
Burge-Larson
Cartwright, Wason & Carr
Northcutt
Hanna & Hanna
Gus A. Hall
Kelvinator Company
William C.smith
Credit Corporation
Replevin
Flapper Grandmother musical comedy debuts December 4 5
The Elbaicos class of the Presbyterian church presents The Flapper Grandmother a three act musical comedy December 4 and 5 at the high school gymnasium directed by Lois Mantooth of Wayne Producing company Atlanta Georgia. Rehearsals underway with a large cast and six choruses including flappers matrons jelly beans rag dolls door knobs and elves.
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Elbaicos
The
Presbyterian Church
Lois Mantooth
Wayne Producing Company
Atlanta, Ga
Andrew Spriggins
Robert Roach
Lena Spriggins
Joe Lucas
Belinda Spiggins
Jean Wilson
Mat Spiggins
Greta Robinson
Maggie Pepper
Mable Frasier
Dick Fate
Donald Chapman
Jimmie Swift
J. K. Wehrley
Bobby Smith
David Baum
Dr. Joy
John Hamling
Count Seekum ‘Rich
Rastus Jones
L. H. Smith
New high quality finishing firm opens in Delphi
Robert Baum and Cal Heil launch a finishing business in the Bradshaw building west of Farm Bureau. They offer lacquer finishing for automobiles and furniture with new equipment and automotive curtain making and repairing as a feature. Both bring years of experience and seek liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Robert Baum
Cal Heiland
Farm Bureau
Bradshaw Buiding
Hamling Serves as Judge Pro Tem in Williams Case
John Hamling Jr. served as judge pro tem temporarily filling Judge Pruitt's seat while Pruitt attended Williams. The arrangement placed Hamling on the bench during the unspecified proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamling, Jr
Judge Pruitt
Williams
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Alzha C. Cuip
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Willard Reed
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Bowen Bank
Jacob Pearlman
Northcutt Brothers
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