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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
4
Indiana lawmakers and officers of the Hoosier State Automobile Association met in Bedford to consider next session legislation. Proposals include keeping auto theft funds for public protection, driver license tests, and financial responsibility requirements.
The piece notes farmers believe crops are improving due to nature and industry, with corn prices down from last year on the Chicago Board of Trade. Hog and beef prices have fallen recently, prompting debate over whether current relief suffices and if Smith’s proposed committee to study surplus reform is needed.
The article weighs proposals on whipping posts for auta theft and ambulance chasers, speed laws in Indiana versus Michigan, and whether to set graded negligence standards for gratuitous passengers. It questions liability scope for drivers and owners in Indiana and considers broader criminal justice approaches.
John Bunnell a D H S class of 28 graduate who recently enrolled at Indiana University has made the freshman basketball squad and will play this winter. He holds the center position and is expected to rise to the first team. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs John Payton of Frankfort visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Lynch.
Drake was acquitted in Carroll County circuit court on arson charges after months in jail. Prosecutor J T Ives led the state case while William J Reed and John H Hamling Jr. defended the defendant. State fire marshal investigators testified after one resigned to take a job in Oklahoma. The same jury that convicted Donald Woodruff of robbery heard Drake's case.
A quiet two day county board meeting saw claims allowed on Monday and forty Chittick ditch bonds signed on Tuesday. Silas Yost was named superintendent of the Eikenberry road on the township line between Deer Creek and Jackson. The board will invite bids for a new store at the county farm.
George Tribbett aged 75 died Saturday at his home near Burnettsville after a lengthy cancer illness. Born in Ohio he spent most of life in Carroll County leaving a widow and six children Marion Pine Village Eli Clymers Blaine Rockfield Mrs Cree Flora Mrs Cree Rockfield and one brother William Tribbett Rockfield. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Rokfield Christian church with Rev Jackson officiating and the Landis quartet assisting. Delphi National Guards rendered short services at Rockfield Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Petoskey Michigan Evening News notes Col A B Crampton a former Delphi resident and longtime editor arrives with Mrs Crampton and sister in law Mrs Mayo. Also with them is James Hodgson owner of a Jefferson street cottage, recently residing in Orlando Florida for three years. Crampton once led Marion Soldiers Home and ran Delphi Citizen before selling the paper. He served in Civil War era Vicksburg and led the Vicksburg Citizen newspaper.
Mr and Mrs A L Robinson of South Bend visited Delphi Tuesday to greet old friends. He is commander of Post No 408 and of the M E Corps League of South Bend and is en route to San Antonio Texas where he serves as delegate. After the convention they will spend the winter in San Francisco California.
Quick and Clifford offer new fall suits rich in color and style at a low price of 28.50 dollars. The ad promises better value for money and urges customers to shop now.
The Indiana Historical Society and Pioneer Society led by Christopher Coleman and Frank B. Fowler will conduct a Saturday historical tour.Departing Indianapolis they travel via Lebanon Crawfordsville Lafayette Battle Ground Paul Dresser drive Pottawatomie Trail through Delphi Logansport and Peru reaching Delphi around 2 PM. Benjamin Stewart joins as commissioner and meets the group in Delphi. Attorney William C. Smith and H B Wilson accompany to Logansport for a 6 30 PM dinner at the Legion Memorial home followed by a meeting at the city hall historical rooms with W T Wilson Purdue representative addressing the assembly.
Donald Woodruff found guilty of robbing the Poundstone store in Deer Creek after a jury deliberation under three hours. Sentencing postponed as attorneys plan for a possible new trial. same jury previously acquitted U S Drake of arson.
Prosecuting Attorney Joseph T. Ives cites frequent complaints by school hack drivers passing hacks while children are loaded and unloaded. He notes statutes set heavy penalties and warns arrests will occur to prevent a child’s loss of life due to negligent driving.
Arc Theatre manager Gardner unveils a new Phototone instrument in his playhouse with praise from patrons. A factory expert installed it in Delphi, and Gardner says finishing touches remain before perfection. He invites patrons to hear the instrument and offer constructive criticism.
James Riley, formerly with Purdue University as a tomato inspector from Greensburg, was transferred back to New York. He wrote to his father W. F. Riley saying he would likely inspect in the grape vineyard region and was unsure of the exact nature of the work.
A large crowd attended Mrs. Lena Mummert s sale Tuesday east of Delphi. The notes also mention visits among local families including Dr and Mrs J J Shultz of Delphi and Mr and Mrs Fred Raber with others from Carroll County and Lafay ette.
Perry Rule of the Carroll County Farm Bureau spoke at a Indianapolis meeting last Monday where a plan to urge William H. Settle to resign as Indiana Farm Bureau president was rejected. Rule criticized the organizers without party names, praised Settle for his service, and the gathering approved resolutions honoring him amid applause and tears.
The Arco theatre schedules a week of films with Buster Keaton in Cameraman on Monday and Tuesday, Glenn Tryon in How to Handle Women on Wednesday and Thursday, and Helene Costello with Owen Moore in Husbands for Rent on Friday and Saturday. Standard comics and news reels accompany each feature.
A daily market note from H. E. Roach Bakery Delphi Indiana invites shoppers to visit for winter underwear displays. Julius Your Clothier in Delphi is highlighted for the largest display of men’s and boys’ winter underwear.
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