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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1926
Page
1
The Carroll County fair opens Tuesday with favorable weather and expected strong exhibits. Secretary Chas. Schnepp notes abundant crops from the rainy season and many advance entries show high interest in prizes. An unusual exhibit features The Flying Supreme and Marie DeArmy as a daring highlight.
The AIR notes an upcoming October fair with free exhibits including a relief map of Carroll County crafted by County Agent Acker and Purdue assistants. The map required dry dirt. the exhibit is in the courthouse auditorium with Tippecanoe township farmers and Grange lodges set for special features. Harry Baum will supervise the stock exhibits next week.
The boulevard lights project in Delphi was halted Friday when an engineer enjoined contractor George H. Nicholson of Fort Wayne for failing to meet specifications. The Indemnity Surety Company of Philadelphia will oversee completion with a new contract to be let to a responsible firm.
The Carroll County Fair runs in Delphi from October 5 to 8 featuring exhibits, food booths, rides, and entertainment for residents and visitors.
The Indianapolis Times editorial portrays James Eli Watson as the decisive issue in Indiana politics, arguing voters will judge honesty and decency in government. It notes Watson’s break with Coolidge policies, his past alliances, and his methods to stay in office, urging scrutiny of his record over his words.
Taxpayers petition for hearings before the State Tax Board challenging school and township levies in Deer Creek township. The group cites overestimation of funds and seeks audits on gravel road funds and levy interpretations by local officials. Signers include Fred C. Smith Chas G Black P L Brown and others from Washington township.
Dwight Lesh, hired as salesman for the Overland and Willys Knight agency, will run a local sales room in Delphi from the Franklin street business location. The Hinkle led agency, with Justice Mussellman, plans a full car lineup next week during the fair and will showcase the Whippet Overland model.
The Whiteman Bros. & Co. elevator is rebuilt with concrete foundations underway. The new mill site is smaller in area but taller than the old one, and space is reserved for future flour milling equipment with plans to buy modern machinery if flour production is pursued.
Reverend Eikenberry and his wife and children will relocate to Fostoria Ohio where he will serve as pastor in the Brethren church. He has led the local church and his departure is mourned by many friends.
Mrs. Mary Sanderson of Camden fell Monday evening at her son Chas Sandersons home and broke a hip. She was taken to Cass County hospital for treatment. She is the grandmother of Rube Norris of Logansport, a former Delphi boy.
Seventeen farmers in western Carroll County petitioned the Public Service Commission asking the Tippecanoe power company to supply electric lighting to their farms.
Notice updates operating hours for the ice plant from 6 a m to after 6 p m beginning September 25. E R Smock, manager.
A grand corner stone laying is planned for next Monday afternoon with a parade of Uniform Bank companies from across the state at 2 15 Delphi company to participate This marks a high point in Pythian history as the home spurs new member recruitment Local Knights urged to attend Lafayette ceremonies City enacts street seller and hawker ordinance pending publication October Carroll County Tuberculosis Association meet plans Christmas seal sale
The State Tax Board approved issuing bonds for Viney Road in Monroe township and a notice to contractors will be issued this month.
Virgil Stinebaugh county Red Cross chairman reports national authorities say Florida relief remains critical. The Red Cross aims for 5 million dollars but has raised about 2 million. county banks continue collecting with roughly 75 dollars received to date.
Rev. W. J. Wee Solae will speak at a Christian ben Hectial program during Sunday morning training at Johnson Bible College in Tennessee.
The Rev R Kern may be transferred to a larger city in Indiana as part of attractive offers from other charges. Local church officials and his supporters fear his departure could slow the church building program. his presence is deemed essential until completion of the new church and program.
The Indiana state highway department announces a permanent numbering plan aligning state routes with federal and U S routes. Thirteen federal routes will carry U S numbers, with a flexible scheme to add new roads without altering existing designations. The system assigns north south roads uneven numbers and adjusts east west routes accordingly.
A delegation from Delphi including city officials and businessmen met with Adjutant General Kershner in Indianapolis to discuss a joint armory and city building on the Union and Main streets site. The plan envisions state funding for armory quarters on the same lot, with the city providing ground and construction, aiming for action by next summer. Attending were attorneys Cartwright and Pruitt, H. Brewer, B. Ulm, Myron Ives, H. B. Wilson, John Hamling, Talmar Arnold, John Mount, Mager Robinson, Capt. Mahanna, and Yantis Wells.
A displaced attorney resumes legal practice seeking honest work and prompt service after severe storm damage in Florida. The note frames a request for opportunity and reliable representation amid rebuilding efforts.
City marshal Georg Roach is dying after a paralytic stroke Sunday. He lies unconscious with small hopes for recovery, having served faithfully as marshal for twenty years.
Two autos belonging to Harry Reed and Perry Rule were damaged in a collision five miles south of Delphi on the Dayton road. Reed attempted to pass as Rule left to turn, crashing front to side and winding Reed into a fence. Both cars were towed to a garage. no injuries. In a separate incident, Robert McCain and John Sanderson sustained cuts and a sprained shoulder when a Ford touring car left the road in darkness hitting a cement corner post. the wrecked car halted near Miles Martin’s home as they headed to Boy Scout Band practice. They walked toward Delphi after being unable to summon help before Scout Master George Brewer intervened.
Dun's Review and its August survey show rising business and industrial failures, with 1593 total failures in August this year versus 1518 last year and 1520 in 1924. Distress is strongest in cotton and woolen mills, many idle or operating at partial capacity, undermining Republican prosperity claims.
Indiana industrial board heard evidence in a case brought by William H. Taylor against N. C. Martin of Burrows for compensation after Taylor was struck by a Pennsylvania train while hauling gravel. The railroad paid medical bills and $380. Taylor seeks additional compensation from Martin. Legal questions include the work's nature and Martin's liability after hospital settlement. Also noted is Indiana Presbyterian Synod meeting marking 100 years of Presbyterianism with Mrs Willie presiding and prayers for missionaries.
Mrs C Carney entertained the A B C Saischi group Tuesday afternoon with sociable conversation and light refreshments in a local home setting.
Clyde Jones of the Public Service Commission held a Delphi hearing on light service complaints. Residents urge lower rates and a direct Delphi to Tippecanoe River dam line to avoid outages. Officials note 105 outages May 14 to Sept 11 and 30 outages in early September with storms near Fort Wayne.
The Pittsburg Methodist church trustees authorize disposal of church property and proceeds to be used for equipment for $500. The local church can use the piano and pews, most former Pittsburg members now belong to the city Methodist church and welcome the transfer. Community reactions vary.
Date is set for October 6 7 and 9 at Margowski's Rexall Drug Store. Sale promises strong bargains on general merchandise. Local shoppers alerted to visit Rexall for discounts and special prices.
A reflective column passage from Montreal to Quebec notes roadside shrines and statues of Jesus along homes and porches. The author ponders how familiar these images are to French and English travelers and recalls a life sized movable statue carried on cleaning day.
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