Columbus Day Observed Across City and State
The community marked Columbus Day on October 12 with church and civic events led by the Knights of Columbus in Delphi and Lafayette. Speakers included Father Reed, Father Pratt, and Daniel P. Flanagan while musical numbers and a playlet celebrated the discovery story and the voyage of Columbus aboard the Nina Pinta and Santa Maria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
America
Christopher Columbus
Delphi
Columbus
Knights of Columbus
Tom Malia
Margaret Gerard
Gillie Arnott
John Hamling, Jr
Hilda
Lucy Roskuski
St. Joseph’s School
Roy Clauser
C. J. McGreevey
Frank Reagan
Lawrence Margowski
Hubert Clifford
John Hamling Jr
Robert Haugh
Georgianna’ Schilling
Josephine Schrader
Susie
Father Reed
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Pratt
Kokomo
Daniel P. Flanagan
Lafayette
Paris
Spain
Santa Maria
India
Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo
Mrs Irene Brookbank Brewer 65 Dies in Rochester
Mrs Irene Brookbank Brewer died at her Rochester home after a lingering illness. Former Delphi resident, age 65, left two sisters Clara Dern and Mrs Alfred Wiles, and brother Joe Brookbank. Funeral services were held at the home then at Pittsburg cemetery with Rev. R. B. Kern officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Brewer
Rochester
Brewer
Delphi
Irene Brookbank
Clara Dern
This County
Alfred Wiles
Michigan
Joe Brookbank
Sharon Man Electrocution In Michigan
John Ellis Winegardner aged 25 of Sharon Carrollton township died after contacting a high tension wire at the Consumers Power plant in Battle Creek Michigan He was an electrician with the firm for two years The accident occurred while adjusting a meter on a high platform He was a Flora high school graduate and studied at Purdue He is survived by the Winegardner family and four siblings Funeral services were held at the Deer Creek Presbyterian church and burial followed in Deer Creek cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellis Winegardner
Ellis Winegardner
Sharon
Carrollton Township
Battle Creek
Michigan
Winegardner
Consumers’ Power Company
Logansport
The
Flora High School
Deer Creek
Purdue
Margaret
Helen
William
Charles
Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
S M Ralston remembered for public service and Senate tenure
The profile recalls S M Ralston who lost two secretary of state bids but rose to governor in 1912, wiping out state debt and shaping key laws. He later served as a U S senator, emphasizing tax and tariff debates, standing six feet tall and likened to Grover Cleveland. His last Delphi visit was on the eve of 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Public Utilities Commission
Senate
Albert J. Beveridge
Grover Cleveland
Delphi
Seal Sale Workers Meet in Lafayette
A regional Christmas seal sale conference was held in Lafayette under the Indiana Tuberculosis Association with sessions at the Central Y M C A and hotel luncheon. Eleven counties were represented. Frederick Hopkins of the National Tuberculosis Association spoke, with Murray Auerback presiding. Funeral services for Mr Ralston will be in Lebanon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Central Y. M. C. A
Frederick Hopkins
National Tuberculosis Association
Murray Auerback
State Tuberculosis Association
H. B. Wilson
Carroll Jackson
Circuit Court October Session Opens in 1925
The October term judges convened to hear guardianships probate wills and estates. Guardians were appointed for Sadie E Meyer and Delbert Turner as guardians of protected persons. Probate orders approved for multiple estates including Penn Tur ner Ledman Martin Rinehart Haugh Fisher Taylor Smith Snyder Stone Allen Wolf. Inheritance tax appraisals set and real estate sales and final settlements approved for several estates. An order granted to erect a monument in the Haslet estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Hanaway
Jackson
Charles Preston
Deer Creek
Bennie Carnell
Washington
Charles V. Ward
Rock Creek
Walter E. Wharton
Monroe
Amos C. Kinzie
Madison
Allie C
Sadie E. Meyer
Mabel
R. Meyer
Merton
BE. Turner
Delbert R. Turner
Anna L. Ayers
Delmar L. Penn
John C. Penn
Joseph B. Turner
Alva ‘B Ledman
Wm. J. Martin
Uriah
Henry J. Minneman
Chas
R E. Craig
Albert M. Keller
Elizabeth A. Menaugh
Erasmus S. James
Will E. Holmes
Amanda E. Binney
Chas. Snider
John F. McCormick
Timothy Condon
John Harter
David M. Pettinger
John W. Groninger
Wm. S. Haslet
Jane Hall
Ellis Logan
Theodore C. Curtis
Eliza E. Wingard
Susanna Musselman
Amos Shanafelt
Levi Rothenberger
George Wit
Miss Minnie Redding Honored by Delphi Church Group
A Monday evening event at Delphi Christian Church honored Miss Minnie Redding who will move to Peru. She led the church choir and worked in the Sunday School, and received a fountain pen and an evergreen gift from the young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Christian Church
Minnie Redding
Peru
Senator Samuel M Ralston dies at Hoosier Home
Indiana statesman Samuel M Ralston dies at his Hoosier Home near Indianapolis after a long kidney illness. He leaves wife Jennie Craven and three children, Ruth La Rue Julian and Emmet. Born in 1857 in Ohio he rose from farmer’s son to governor and senator, later declining a presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Ralston
Statesman
Hoosier
Indianapolis
Senator Ralston
Jennie Craven
Ralston
Ruth la Rue
Julian
Emmet
America
United States
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Brandywine
Indiana
Young Ralston
Fall Convention of Carroll County Federation
The Carroll County Federation meets Thursday October 22 1925 at Rockfield Presbyterian Church. Morning program includes registration America in unison report of secretary treasurer and committees. luncheon follows. Afternoon features Music Rockfield H E Club invocation address by Minnie Lou Chittick reading Lucille May World Court by Mrs A C Clauser and more committee reports and a sale for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfield
Lyon
Cecil Draper
Delta Mu Sigma Round Table
Geo
Rockfield H. E
Reading
Minnie Lou Chittick
World Court
A. C. Clauser
Lucille
Oral Polk
Lloyd Beard
H. B. Wilson
Mable Kennard
Frank Lyon Sale
Sale date changed to October 27 near Rockfield
The J L Shuey sale advertised on Page 7 has had its date moved from October 22 to October 27. The change occurred Thursday due to a conflicting sale in the same neighborhood. The new date is October 27, one week northeast of Rockfield.
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Rockfield
Local Legion Car Giveaway At County Fair
Miss Martha Hall won a Ford from the Harry Bohannon Post American Legion at the county fair using a single coupon. The Legion booth cleared about 265 dollars last week. Merton Baird resigned as police officer, will teach eighth grade and fifth and sixth in Delphi city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hall
Harry Bohannon
American Legion
Hall
Merton Baird
Delphi
Carroll County Levies Cut As State Board Records Change
State tax board lowers Carroll county levy from 34 to 32 cents, with uncertainty whether the cut affects county revenue or gravel road funds. Oakdale dam property reassessed may reduce the levy, and gasoline tax revenue could impact gravel road funding. County auditor has received no official notice. Washington township also reports reductions. Baayen mee De el ee ae.
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State Tax Board
Carroll County
Oakdale Dam
Washington Township
Assignment changes at Monticello church reform
Rev. Fred Longwell formerly assigned to the Monticello Methodist church requested release to move to Colorado for their son’s tuberculosis relief. Dr. J. G. Campbell of Greencastle replaces him at Monticello and began duties last Sunday. Campbell previously led the Delphi Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Longwell
Monticello
Crawfordsville
Colorado
J. G. Campbell
Greencastle
Danville
Longwell
Campbell
Delphi Methodist Church
Shoe hospital operator Frank Morrow in recovery at St Elizabeths
Frank Morrow who runs a shoe hospital next to the Cit izen office is a patient at St Elizabeths hospital in Lafayette recovering from an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morrow
Citizen Office
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Lafayette
Ducks head south as cold spell downs game hunting season
Duck hunters enjoy the fall shooting season as cold weather and snow in northern states push ducks south. With milder weather they linger in this section, while Delphi merchants advertise game hunting offerings on page three.
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Delphi
Republican Meeting in Crawfordsville
Ninth district Republican committeemen plan a Crawfordsville gathering on October 20 to stir city campaign interest. Chairman Clyde Wald announced the date. E W Bowen, district chair, made the announcement. Former Governor Frank O Lowden of Illinois will join James Watson and Governor Ed Jackson as guests and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Clyde Wald
Republican State Committee
E. W. Bowen
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
James Watson
Ed Jackson
Weber Family Plan Chicago Visit Next Week
Miss Allwina Weber of Washington visits sister Mia. Mrs. Lyon Miss Weber and Mrs. Jessie G. McPherson will travel to Chicago for a visit next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allwina Weber
Washington, D. C
Mia
George Lyon
Delphi youths take agency for Paige and Jewett cars
George Brewer and Robert Hall of Delphi have secured the local agency for Paige and Jewett automobiles. The two progressive young businessmen are well regarded in Delphi and are confident in the promising line they represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brewer
Robert Hall
Delphi
Paige and Jewett
Fire Siren Test Moved to Monday October 19
Change note states the siren test is rescheduled from Friday October 16 to Monday October 19 at 1 PM. Federal representative unable to attend earlier. Cartwright and Wilkinson acknowledge the adjustment and ask readers to bear with the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cartwright
C. L.wilkinson
First salaried president elected by Synod
Rev. Albert Keck, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in South Bend for 14 years, was elected six year president of the Michigan Synod of Lutheran Churches at Camden. His salary will be 3200 dollars plus administration expenses. He will resign his charge January 1 with election effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Keck
Trinity Lutheran Church
South Bend
Michigan Synod
Camden
Keck
Synod
Ralph Wheadon
Constantine
Michigan
Fred Burgan
Three Rivers
E. Anderson
Elkhart
C. Strong
Columbia City
J. B. Frence
Fort Wayne
Board of Trustees
Thomas Weiscotton
Toledo
C. T.' Weiscotton
C. W. Siford
Logansport
E. B. Garman
Harvey Fenning
la Grange
Ind
C. Stikele
Detroit
A. E. Blickensderfer
Lansing
Mich
J. Barthelmas
Monrovia
P. A. Larson
Auburn
O. B. Noren
Saginaw
Paul E. Schmitt
T. S. Weickotter
Ohio
Jackson
F. G. Gotwald
Harrisburg
E. C. Cronk
Philadelphia
John F. Seibert
Chicago
J. R. Strock
India
R. E. Tulloss
Wittenberg College
Gary
Ee Ey “Chawan
Oakdale Dam adds 10800 KW daily capacity at Oakdale
The Interstate News reports completion of the second unit at Oakdale by Indiana Hydro Electric Power Company on the Tippecanoe river near Delphi Indiana. The Oakdale plant adds 10800 KW daily capacity and joins a 66000 volt transmission line to Lafayette enhancing power output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate News
Interstate Public Service Company
Oakdale
Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Company
Tippecanoe River
Delphi
Ind
Norway
Monticello
America
Indiana Hydro
Hydro- Electric Power’ Company
Lafayette
Northern Indiana Gas & Electric Company
Northern Indiana ‘Power Company
Red Cross Elects Officers in Carroll County Chapter
Carroll County Red Cross chapter met Tuesday and elected chairman Virgil Stinebaugh, vice-chairman Mrs. Josephine Ives, secretary Mrs. James A. Shirk, and treasurer James A. Shirk. Roll call set for Nov 11 through Thanksgiving. A One Dollar per person donation is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll, County
The
Red Cross
Virgil Stinebaugh
Josephine Ives
James A. Shirk
Dave Cross
Delphi Chamber of Commerce Meets After Long Gap
The Delphi Chamber of Commerce gathered for the first time since June at the Methodist church. W. H. Bradshaw was absent due to a trip to Indianapolis, with W. S. Margowski presiding. Reports showed band receipts of 815 and disbursements of 742, noting four Delphi players unpaid. A Halloween event and booster ticket plan were announced along with a January Carroll County Poultry Show committee. A Franklin Life Insurance program for local children was announced for November 13 from 6 30 to 7 00 PM via WFBM. A 45 minute film on glass bottles offered by Illinois Gas Co was proposed for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Ladies of the Foreign Missionary Society
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Bradshaw
Indianapolis
W. S. Margowski
Delphi
Board of Directors
Hallowe’en Entertainment Committee
Hallowe’en
Carroll County
Clarence Engle
Wm. Ashba
C. W. Moore
J. K. Kerlin
James Bardon
Roy Arnold
Franklin Life Insurance Company
Franklin Life Company
Ralph L. Colby
WFBM
Edwin Ruffing
Dr. Gochenour
Haughey Mount
Illinois Gas Company
Gas City
C. T. Amick
James Goff
Sutton van Pelt
L. E. Myers Company
Indiana
Illinois
van Pelt
Allionis
Sense of humor guides a first long auto trip
The article quotes Mrs. Sherman on adding three senses to the five, extolling humor as essential for travel companionship. It narrates a first auto trip beginning Wednesday at 3 PM, packing in haste and errors, with a note that the tale continues on page six.
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Brewer
Sharon Man
S. M. Ralston
Seal Sale
Citizen
Lebanon
Orton H. Carmichael
Ithea
N. Y
Lebanon Presrdh
Circuit Court
Petit Jurors
Lebgnon
HY John
Carroll County Federation
Levies
Interstate
C. OF C
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
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