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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1925

Page

5

Local News Notes of General Interest

Mrs. Hannah Robinson returned Monday from a visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quinn visited relatives in Garrett this week. Miss Mayme Bir of New Albany is visiting Mrs. George Cartwright. J. A. Whelan of Ft. Lauderdale visited Delphi relatives this week. Charles Wise has returned to Bloomington to resume his work at Indiana University. Luna Coffee, Smith's Grocery.

Hannah Robinson Chicago Frank Quinn Garrett Mayme Bir New Albany George Cartwright J. A. Whelan Ft. Lauderdale Florida Delphi Charles Wise Bloomington Indiana University

Market Today at 2 30 P M in Julius room

A market event is scheduled for today at 2 30 P M in the Julius room hosted by Make Merry Class of M E Sunday School. The notice invites attendees to participate in the community activity.

C. C. Julius Make Merry M. E. Sunday School

Social Notes from Local Families and Visitors

Mrs E W Bowen left Thursday for a rest at Battle Creek sanitarium. Mrs Katherine Crosby of Lafayette visits Mr and Mrs George Johnson. Edith Cochrane of Jackson Mich visits Delphi friends. Mr and Mrs Ernest Newell returned from Iola Kansas with Dr and Mrs W G Porter. Tom Caulkins will enter Butler College this fall. Birth announced for Betty Elizabeth daughter of Russell and wife near Camden. W S Margowski and family returned from an auto trip to Grand Rapids. Vernon Whittlesey returned from a camping trip near Denver Colorado.

E. W. Bowen Battle Creek Sanitarium Ernest Newell Mrs W. G. Porter Iola Kansas Tom Caulkins Love Crampton Caulkins Indianapolis Butler College Russell Price Near Camden Betty Elizabeth W. S. Margowski Grand Rapids, Mich

Willard Cartwright Heads to Wabash College in Crawfordsville

Willard Cartwright will depart Wednesday to Crawfordsville to resume duties at Wabash College, continuing his academic work and association with the institution.

Willard Cartwright Crawfordsville Wabash College

Local social notes from Kempton and Bloomington visits

Mr and Mrs Erwin McCleary of Kempton were guests of Mr and Mrs D L Keen Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Downs and son Charles left Thursday for a trip to St Louis and Kansas City Mo. Miss Elsa Gardner will return to Bloomington Saturday of next week to continue her college work. Mr and Mrs Myron Ives returned home Wednesday evening from a trip to New York by automobile.

Erwin McCleary Kempton D. L. Keen Ed Downs Charles St. Louis Kansas City Elsa Gardner Bloomington Mrs. Myron Ives New York

G A R Encampment Attendee From Burrows and Indiana Visit Delphi

Hez Robinson of Burrows attended the national G A R encampment in Grand Rapids Michigan this week. Mr and Mrs Gerald Barmouth of Butler Indiana are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Conn and family in Delphi.

Hez Robinson Burrows Grand Rapids Mich Gerald Barmouth Butler, Indiana Robert Conn Delphi

Local Dry Cleaning Ad and Travel Note

Notice from Stewart Gochenour offering pickup and delivery for cleaning and pressing services. Mrs D B McAfee and family announce relocation with others visiting Indianapolis. J H Cartwright and family spent days in Indianapolis visiting Mr M A Ryan.

J. H. Cartwright Indianapolis M. A. Ryan

Houpt Family Visits Terre Haute Ties with Cartwright

Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Houpt and daughter Olive of Terre Haute visited Mrs. George C. Cartwright on Thursday, sharing a pleasant social call.

J. Z. Houpt Olive Terre Haute George C. Cartwright

Summer Heat Stays Through Sunday With 94 Degree High

The locality endured a scorching Sunday as the temperature climbed to 94 degrees, not quite matching June’s record. Residents noted the heat lingering and the sunshine intensifying the heat wave.

Bank guard Robert Hay returns to Chicago post visit

Robert Hay resumes his guard duties at the Peoples' Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago after a two week trip. Mr and Mrs Elmer Ginn are on a two week motor tour to Washington D C with Indianapolis relatives.

Robert Hay Peoples’ Trust and Savings Bank Chicago Elmer Ginn Washington, D C Indianapolis

Miss Watt Returns From Midwest Motor Trip

Miss Mary Watt came back Tuesday from a motor trip through Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and Illinois visiting relatives in Logansport and other communities.

Mary Watt Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Illinois Logansport

Indianapolis Visitors Include Several Local Families

Mr and Mrs Lorenz Grimm and son Mrs Levi Rothenberger Mr and Mrs James Goff and son were Indianapolis visitors this week.

Lorenz Grimm Levi Rothenberger James. Goff and Son Indianapolis

Merry Class Market at M E Sunday School

The Sunday school class will hold a market today Saturday at 2 30 in the C O Julius room in this city.

M. E C. O. Julius

Miss Sakiison Visits Sister Before Tucson Trip

Miss Margaret Sakiison of Deer Park Wisconsin visits her sister Mrs. Will S. Smith en route to school work in Tucson Arizona.

Margaret Sakiison Deer Park Wis Will S. Smith Tuscon, Ariz

Hanways Visit Orrs in Monon Family Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hanway and their son Thad of Monon visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Orr and family.

Herbert Hanway Thad Monon C. H. Orr

Hamiltons Welcome Vincennes Visitors for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Robert L Hamilton hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs W E Klepfer and family of Vincennes bringing relatives to share the visit.

Robert L. Hamilton W. E. Klepfer Vincennes

Maude Holladay Resumes Teaching Post In South Bend

Miss Maude Holladay formerly of north of town departed Sunday to resume her duties as Domestic Science instructor at the Oliver Schools in South Bend.

Misses Odell and Davis Attend Cass County Teachers Institute

Misses Josephine Odell and Mary Davis attended the Cass County Teachers Institute in Logansport on Thursday.

Josephine Odell Mary Davis Cass County Teachers’ Institute Logansport

Mrs Ambrose Clifford Visits Relatives in Peru and Logansport

Mrs Ambrose Clifford and her children returned Saturday evening after spending a week visiting relatives in Peru and Logansport.

Ambrose Clifford Peru Logansport

Miss Mary Ives Heads to Indiana for Visit

Miss Mary Ives left Wednesday for Crawfordsville and Indianapolis on a visit and will return to Boston on September 20.

Mary Ives Crawfordsville Indianapolis

Luther McCain undergoes goitre operation at Mayo Hospital

Luther McCain was operated on for goitre at the Mayo Bros Hospital in Rochester Minnesota on Saturday. Mrs. McCain is with him.

Luther McCain Goitre Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Minn Mrs. McCain

Loyal Hoshaw Family Move to Delphi Occupy Hunter Property

Mr and Mrs Loyal Hoshaw and their son relocated from Ockley to Delphi on Tuesday and are now occupying the Hunter property on Front Street.

Loyal Hoshaw and Son Ockley Delphi Hunter Front’Street

Ulm Recovering After Goitre Operation

B F Ulm returned from Indianapolis hospital Saturday after an operation for goitre. He is now convalescing.

B. F. Ulm Indianapolis Goitre

Rev and Mrs Dale LeCount Return From Lake Trip

The Rev and Mrs Dale LeCount of the Presbyterian church are home after spending August at Lake DeWart. They resumed church duties and shared news of their month away with the community.

Dale LeCount The Presbyterian Church Lake DeWart

Mrs Garfield Shaffer and daughters return home

Mrs Garfield Shaffer and her daughters Helen Louise and Irene have returned home from a visit in Indianapolis and Springfield. Mr Shaffer also returned home on Wednesday.

Garfield Shaffer Helen Louise Irene Indianapolis Springfield Mr. Shaffer

Miss Genevieve Ryan to Teach in Chicago Next Year

Miss Genevieve Ryan will leave Sunday for Chicago to teach during the coming year. Miss Marguerite Kirkpatrick will join her there September 13.

Genevieve Ryan Chicago Marguerite Kirkpatrick

Mississinewa Primitive Baptist Association Meets at Paint Creek

The Mississinewa Primitive Baptist Association will convene at the Paint Creek church in Carroll County on Friday September 4 through Sunday September 6 1925. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mississinewa Primitive Baptist Association Paint Creek Carroll County

Local visitors from Ridgefield enjoy two weeks here

Rev and Mrs Hugh Shields and their son Junior visit with friends and relatives in the area. Also accompanying are Mrs Shields' mother Mrs Reed and Miss Nettie of Ridgefield Conn for a two week stay.

Hugh. Shields

Smiths Visit La Grange With Relatives

Dr. and Mrs. L H Smith drove to La Grange Sunday with Mrs Smiths brother John Chapman and Jack Eglehoff of Raymond Ill Mrs Burnell Smith of La Grange mother of Dr Smith stayed for a visit here

L. H. Smith la Grange

Mrs Mary B McReynolds Visits Delphi Relatives

Mrs Mary B McReynolds of Washington DC arrived in Delphi to visit Rock Creek township relatives and stay with Delphi friends. Lawrence Pletcher and daughter Virginia plan to travel to Indianapolis tomorrow to visit E B Flora and attend the State Fair. Flora of Indianapolis formerly from Delphi has bought a dry cleaning shop at 13th and Pennsylvania streets in Indianapolis.

Mary B. McReynolds Washington, D. C Delphi Rock Creek Township McReynolds Lawrence Pletcher Virginia Indianapolis E. B. Flora 13Th Pennsylvania Streets

Gurleys Plan Rochester Visit For In-Laws In New York

Mr and Mrs Al Gurley and daughter Ruth travel to Rochester New York next week to visit families of Gus Deer Ed Kermis and Andrew Kermis former Delphi residents. The Post Office closes Labor Day all day except 730 to 830 am and carriers make no deliveries. Mrs Bert Waterford Camden and Fred Stevens Indianapolis wed at bride home with Rev Osborn presiding. Miss Hazel Hoshaw Betty Jane Hoshaw Kathryn Reppert Marian Bowsher and Mrs Will Baker Ockley spent the week at Lake Maxinkuckee.

al Gurley Ruth Rochester N. Y Gus Deer Ed Kermis Andrew Kermis Delphi Bert Waterford Camden Fred Stevens Indianapolis Osborn Hazel Hoshaw Betty Jane Hoshaw Kathryn Reppert Marian Bowsher Will Baker Ockley Lake Maxinkuckee

Mrs Catherine Pierce Moves Into Barker Harley Property

Mrs Catherine Pierce and family moved Thursday into the north apartment of the Frank Barker property known as the Harley property.

Catherine Pierce Frank Barker Harley

Sunday School and Methodist Picnics Held at Columbian Park

The Delphi Presbyterian church held a Sunday School picnic at Columbian Park yesterday. The Methodist congregation held a picnic there on Wednesday.

Delphi Presbyterian Church Columbian Park

Smiths Attend Funeral of Jennie Taylor Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith and daughter Mrs. Clifford Foltz of Indianapolis attended the funeral of Mrs. Jennie Taylor Smith at her home in this city on Monday.

Bert Smith Clifford Foltz Indianapolis Jennie Taylor Smith

Hi Y Conference Attendees From Delphi Headed to Camp Tecumseh

John Smock president of the Delphi Hi Y and George Obear attend the Hi Y conference at Camp Tecumseh this year. The event gathers youth leaders for sessions and activities.

John Smock Delphi George Obear Camp Tecumseh

Mrs Taylor Returns Home From Glendale Visit

Mrs Joseph Taylor came back Wednesday from Glendale California where she had been visiting. She was summoned home by her sister in law Mrs Jennie Taylor Smith.

Joseph Taylor Glendale Cal

Winona Lake Contest Honors Hall Duo and Solo Win

Wilbur Hall from this city wins first prize in a duet with Harry Lee of Salem Georgia at Winona Lake music contest and takes second in the solo portion.

Winona Lake Wilbur Hall George Hall Harry Lee Salem Georgia

Infant son of Mrs. Helen La thrope Hufford dies

The infant son of Mrs. Helen La thrope Hufford died early Saturday at her home in the city and was buried Saturday afternoon in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Helen Lathrope Hufford Odd Fellows Cemetery

Brewer and Mounts Return From Sixteen Day East Trip

Mr and Mrs A H Brewer and Mr and Mrs John Mount returned home Monday evening from a sixteen days motor trip east. They spent two days in Buffalo New York and two days in New York City.

A. H. Brewer John Mount Buffalo N. Y New York City

Ellesss Move From Acheson Property To Franklin Street

Mr and Mrs Harvey Elless relocate from the Acheson property in South Delphi to the Tracht residence on Franklin Street recently vacated by Mrs John McCormick and her daughter.

Harvey Elless Acheson South Delphi Tracht Franklin Street John McCormick

Mr and Mrs Russell Tyler on vacation in Griffith

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tyler are at home during his vacation week. He works for Mapes Paper Products Corporation in Griffith Indiana.

Russell Tyler Griffith Indiana Mapes Paper Products Corporation

Miss Jennie McFarland Returns From Lafayette Visit

Miss Jennie McFarland returns today after visiting Lafayette relatives and attending the funeral of Mrs. Irene McArdle Bauer.

Jennie McFarland Lafayette Miss McFarland Irene McArdle Bauer

Myer Family Visiting Relatives in Flora Area

Mr and Mrs I F Myer of Washington Pa spend two weeks with his mother Mrs John Myer west of Flora and with other relatives and friends in the county.

I. F. Myer Washington,Pa John Myer West Flora

Steitzs Return Visit Ends as They Leave Florida

Mr and Mrs John Steitz of Lakeland Florida, guests of daughter Mrs Robert Eckhart and family, depart Friday for Racine Wisconsin after several weeks residence with relatives.

John Steitz Lakeland Florida Robert Eckhart Racine Wisconsin

Schmitter Father Son Return From Visit in Illinois

John Schmitter and his son Charles of Chicago return home by auto after a visit at the country home of Schmitter's sister Mrs Lucy Lehnert in Illinois.

John Schmitter Charles Chicago Schmitter Lucy Lehnert

Miss Sylvia Galloway to Return to Indianapolis Training College

Miss Sylvia Galloway will return to the Teachers' Training College in Indianapolis on Monday to complete her course. Her license will enable her to teach kindergarten and primary work.

Sylvia Galloway Teachers’ Training College Indianapolis Miss Galloway

Moves and visits across towns and states

Roy Nelson and family have moved to their Mortonsville property formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Osee Wells who are moving to the Margowski property in South Delphi. Miss Mary Ahead from Burrows returned Friday from a ten days visit with friends in South Bend where she performed whistling solos at a Presbyterian church program. She attended a house party at Indian Lake Michigan as honored guest.

Roy Nelson Mortonsville Osee Wells Wells Margowski South Delphi Mary Ahead Burrows South Bend Miss Ahead Presbyterian Church Indian Lake Mich

Hudson Social Circle Heads North For Motor Trip

Mrs. Lucie Montman Eagan of Hudson Wisconsin leads a party of Hudson friends on a northern Wisconsin motor trip. The Eagans plan to visit Delphi during the month. Rev C L Trawin recently visiting Delphi from Chicago University will return to McMinnville Oregon. The Edings Thompsons and Itha n Thompson joined the Jones family south of Indianapolis for a weekend gathering.

Lucie Montman Eagan Hudson, Wis Wisconsin Hudson Mrs. Eagan Delphi Henry Eding Joseph Thompson Ithan Thompson Charles Jones and Son Indianapolis

Miss Isabelle Swatts Takes Teaching Post in Rising Sun

Miss Isabelle Swatts leaves Thursday for Rising Sun to teach art in the high school and reading in the junior high for the coming year. She taught in Rockfield last year.

Isabelle Swatts Rising Sun Miss Swatts Rockfield

Chapmen Family Reunion Passes in Indiana Treasure

Mr and Mrs J E Chapman attended the 20th Chapman family reunion August 27 at Charles Chapman home Monroeville Indiana. They visited relatives in Hoagland and Fort Wayne over the weekend. Berkshire reunion planned at French Post Park Sunday with a brief program before dinner. Attendees will tour the Samuel Clauser farm and Carrigan cemetery where their grandfather, a Battle of Tippecanoe veteran, is buried.

J. E. Chapman Chapman Charles Chapman Monroeville Ind Hoagland Fort Wayne Berkshire French Post Park Samuel Clauser Carrigan Tippecanoe

Todd Family Visits and Vaudeville Tour Begins

Mr and Mrs John Todd and relatives visited Mr and Mrs James Davidson in Muncie after Delphi visits. Mr Charles Flagler and party, fresh from a two month stay, depart to tour Vaudeville circuits with weekly citizen outreach arranged. Fred Smith of near Delphi suffered severe bruising and ten stitches after a sow knocked him during pig rescue. he remains weak but improving.

John Todd George Todd Everett. Mathieson Chicago Minnie Robinson Joe Robinson Harry Anderson Clifford Bitter Muncie James Davidson Delphi Charles Flagler Fred Smith Mr. Smith

Klepinger Reunion Elects Officers at Delphi Park

At the Klepinger reunion held Thursday in Delphi Park W H Lesh e was elected president and Mrs John McCormick secretary and Mrs Sam Stewart Burrows treasurer.

Klepinger Delphi Park W. H. Lesh>e John McCormick Sam Stewart Burrows

Mrs Parker Visits Lafayette After Norfolk Trip

Mrs T B Parker of Fowler arrived in Lafayette yesterday after visiting her son Dr W C Parker and family in Norfolk Virginia. Mrs W C Parker was formerly Miss Harriet Cowdin of this city. Mrs Lewis Gros and Mrs Will Cowdin of this city visited with Mrs T B Parker in Lafayette yesterday.

T. B. Parker Fowler Lafayette W. C. Parker Norfolk Harriet Cowdin Lewis Gros Will Cowdin

Cincinnati woman attends Culver Academy summer graduation

Mrs. Jesse Blue of Cincinnati visited Carrollton township to attend Culver Military Academy summer term graduation. Her son Max Blue was among the graduates.

Jesse Blue Cincinnati Lewis Eikenberry Carrollton Township Culver Military Academy Max

Picnics Enjoyed at Delphi Park by Local Groups

Several picnics were held at Delphi Park on Tuesday evening. The Make Merry class from Lafayette joined a group including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Musselman and son Billy, Mrs. E. M. Cripe and son Russel of Camden, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl McFarland and daughter Mary Lou for picnic suppers.

Delphi Park Lafayette Paul Musselman Billy E. M. Cripe Russel Camden Carl McFarland Mary Lou

Special services at Rockfield Presbyterian next Sunday

Miss Maude M. Aldrich of Winona Lake will speak at both morning and evening services. A nationally known speaker, she was praised for her address at the state Sunday School convention last June. Special music planned. all warmly invited.

Rockfield Presbyterian Church Maude M. Aldrich Winona Lake

Burke and Gordon Tent Show Coming to Delphi

Burke and Gordon dramatic troupe arrives in Delphi next week. Their tent will be on the McGreevey lot north of the Monon station. The company opens with free admission Monday evening and reserved seats priced at 10 cents.

Burke and Gordon Delphi Weeek McGreevey Monon Station

Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Services and Election of Delegate

The Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday services on September 6 1925 with Sunday School at 9 30 A M led by Forrest and Morning Worship at 10 30 A M on the sermon The Great Supper Epworth League at 6 30 P M and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M Pastor R B Kern will preach at both services An election of Lay Delegate to the Annual Conference is scheduled for 6 30 P M

Forrest Orr Epworth League R. B. Kern

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