County’s Financial Standing and Road Bond Debt
Carroll County Auditor J. L. Whiteman presents the county’s fiscal position outlining gravel road bond indebtedness, bridge bonds, and projected tax collections. Total bonded debt stands at about 321000 with prior reductions totaling 183000, while county revenues and reserves show moderate balances and a plan to keep taxes low through careful spending. The article commends transparency and urges voters to review public records for fiscal accountability.
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Carroll County
Mee
State
Matlock Visits Delphi Amid Ninth District Campaign
Harry L. Matlock, Democratic candidate for Congress in Indiana’s Ninth district, spends hours in Delphi with local leaders Grover Garrett and William Ashba. A dirt farmer by trade, Matlock plans an aggressive campaign, touring Carroll County and focusing on Delphi and the county fair to meet supporters and friends. He emphasizes his farming background and long public-service interest, noting he has never sought politics as a career. Born 1878 in Rush County, he moved to Howard County as a youth and has lived in his home precinct for 45 years. He is Farm Bureau active and nominated by his party for representative.
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Harry L. Matlock
Kokomo
Grover Garrett
Frankfort
Delphi
William Ashba
Matlock
Carroll County
New Castle
Rush County
Howard County
Farm Bureau
Judge Pruitt speaks on Juvenile Court at Owasco Farm Bureau
Judge E E Pruitt addressed the Owasco Farm Bureau Monday night delivering a talk on juvenile court. He covered the role of courts in handling youth cases and emphasized reforms and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Pruitt
Owasco
Farm Bureau
Juvenile Court
Mount and Son Storeline Ends Under Mount Sap
A fragmented OCR item mentions Mount and Son and a line of stores near Sap, with unclear context. The readable names suggest a local business closure or listing, but full details are unavailable.
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Mount & Son
Sap
School Board Seeks Resignation of Teacher Doris Garner Halli
After several meetings on bond issues, the school board asked Doris Garner Halli to resign as commercial teacher alleging noncompliance with contract policies. Halli, married August 29 to Robert Hall, denies the cancellation and says she is willing to continue teaching. attorneys Cartwright, Wason & Carr represent the board.
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Doris Garner Halli
Robert Hall
Hall
Cartwright, Wason & Carr
County Budget and Appropriations Highlight Treasurer’s Requests
The County budget debate reveals treasurer office requests for other operating expenses totaling 4455 dollars with 2200 for salary and 1500 for delinquencies. The full 450 dollar request from the treasurer was allowed, while other lines show lower approved amounts. Methodist ladies will serve chickens at noon at church Wednesday Friday of fair week.
Carroll County Fair Opens Next Week With Free Attractions
The Carroll County fair is set to run from Tuesday to Friday. The fair board met to review committees and exhibits. Officials predict exhibits will surpass previous fairs with free acts and three rides planned. Space for stands will fill the square and on street areas. Business leaders are preparing display booths and dressed windows. The fair is expected to be bigger and better with strong attendance.
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Carroll County
Harry E.’Reed
John Hamling
Youth shoots self with chloroform in Monticello restroom
James D. Pitzer, 24, son of Albert Pitzer, attempted death by his own action using chloroform in a Monticello restroom. A physician saved him. he recovered and was seen on the Delphi streets. The act followed a quarrel with a Monticello woman. his father brought him home to Cutler. Pitzer had worked at Ross Gear in Lafayette and in Monticello recently. A prior arm fracture occurred to his sister.
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James D. Pitzer
Albert Pitzer
Court House
Monticello
Cutler
Delphi
Young Pitzer
Ross Gear Works
Lafayette
City approves new Cincinnati fire engine and tax cut
The council unanimously approves a $5800 net cost for an Ahrens-Fox fire engine after a $700 old unit allowance and cuts the city tax rate by five cents on the hundred dollars from 1.45 to 1.40. Bids were reviewed for two weeks, with delivery promised within sixty days. A water main intake project is referred to an engineers contract with Charles Brosman of Indianapolis.
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Ahrens-Fox
Grth
Haughey
Harry Roach
Roy Clauser
Haughey Mount
Charles Brosman
Indianapolis
Gas Installation Rates Adopted by Company
The company approves free piping up to 100 feet into business and residence properties until January 1. Beyond that, piping costs 40 cents per foot plus 40 cents per fitting. After January 1 customers pay for all work, with service charges of 1 dollar per month and gas rates tiered by usage. The meter is installed by the company.
Lions Club Horse Pulling Contest During Fair Week
The Lions Club sponsors a horse pulling contest scheduled for Friday of fair week at the fairground. The event draws local riders and teams to compete for prizes and community prize money.
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Lions Club
Ada Strain Named Administratrix of James Strain Estate
Ada Strain has been named admin istratrix of the estate of the late James Strain. Boyd and Hamling are attorneys for the estate.
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Ada Strain
James Strain
Boyd & Hamling
Mount & Son Gas Stoves Advertising Information
Local listing directs readers to Mount & Son for information on gas stoves including fuel efficiency options and maintenance tips. The brief notes availability of stoves suitable for kitchens and outdoor use and suggests contacting the shop for pricing.
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Mount & Son
Up the River of Time by William C. Smith
A feature on William C. Smith the first president of Carroll County Historical Society discusses his career and contributions. The piece highlights his lifelong interest in regional history and efforts to preserve local heritage through museum programs and archival projects.
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WM. C. Smith
Carroll County
Historical Society
Delphi Lime Industry Crowned Indiana's Largest Sector
The Delphi lime deposits form a four hundred foot deep bed spanning Deer Creek and the Wabash river region. They yielded slow setting lime prized by masons, with early kilns built by Lenon and Olds & Hutchinson, and St. Purcel advertising lime from a pit near Pittaburg's east bridge.
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Delphi
Deer Creek
Wabash River
Carroll County
Indiana
Olds & Hutchinson
Delphi “Oracle
St. Purcel
Wabash
Pittaburg
Clawson
Purcel
Reverend Burham to Test Cuba Field for Pastoral Work
Rev L Dewey Burham, longtime pastor of Rockfield and Burrows Presbyterian churches, will leave October 1 with Mrs Burham for Havana Cuba to explore a new pastorate at Union English Speaking Church. The couple will spend two weeks in Havana and two weeks returning, then decide whether to locate there. Burham is highly regarded in the county and parish.
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L. Dewey Burham
Rockfield and
Burrows Presbyterian
Burham
Havana
Cuba
Barham
Conference Plans Being Formulated for State Event
H. G. Rowe state Superintendent of the Young Peoples Society visited Delphi to organize housing, meals, and registration for the October 10 11 12 state convention expected to draw 800 delegates including many from Carroll county. Volunteers will host delegates in homes and churches with armory as assembly site and libraries used as registration HQ.
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H.G. Rowe
Huntington
Young Peoples Society
Delphi
Presbyterian Church
Rowe
Roger Mayhill
Carroll County
Oil slick on State Road 39 causes hazardous driving
State Road 39 between Delphi and Monticello became nearly impassable after tank wagons dumped oil on the surface on Saturday and Sunday. Cars skidded into ditches, one woman reportedly broke a shoulder blade, and officials reportedly tested oil and binder methods in a bid to create a long lasting surface. It is said paving will be two to three years away.
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Delphi
Monticello
Aii
Pittsburg
Highway Department
Titlow and Brewer Married in Delphi Ceremony
Miss Lora J. Titlow and George W. Brewer wed Tuesday morning at Rev. BE Wells’s home on South Washington street. After the ceremony they left for Rochester to reside. Brewer, a Fulton county farmer with city interests, has roots in Carroll county. Titlow ran a Delphi beauty shop.
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Lora J. Titlow
George W. Brewer
BE. C. Wells
South
Washington Street
Rev. Wells
Rochester
Mr. Brewer
Delphi
Carroll County
Fulton County
Unlawful Possession of Liquor Charged In County
Sheriff Jesse Clawson reports Leo Ray of Camden was arrested Monday and arraigned before Judge Pruitt on unlawful possession of liquor. Ray, with no attorney and no money, owned a 1926 Chevrolet with payments due. Bond set at $500. Two pint bottles found in his possession during the arrest near the county jail.
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Jesse Clawson
Leo Ray
Camden
Ray
Michigan
Red Cross to Run Mothers and Babies Room at County Fair
Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross with help from many friends will operate a mothers and babies room in the courthouse jury room on the third floor during the county fair. It will be open 9 AM to 4 PM daily with shifts to care for babies from 1 PM to 4 PM on Wednesday under Mrs B W Bowen, Thursday under Mrs C C, and Friday under Mrs William Corns. No supplies provided.
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Caroll County
The
American Red. Cross
New Gas Main Work Brings Modern Kitchen Gear to Delphi
Laying gas mains citywide and word of a new Delphi fuel arriving between October 1 and 15 spurs a retail display surge. Indiana Services Corpora tion Mount & Son and L. M. Pletcher showcase automatic kitchen ranges and small grate items designed to heat rooms quickly. The upgrades aim to shift cooking from coal oil and gasoline, easing early morning and evening chills during Indian summer.
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Delphi
Indiana Services Corporation
Mount & Son
L. M. Pletcher
Cripe Family Moves to New Home on West Summit Street
J. C. Cripe, longtime Main Street meat market proprietor, has purchased the residence of Mrs. Aaron Charles on West Summit Street in South Delphia and moved his family there Monday. Improvements are planned for the new home.
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J. C. Cripe
Main Street
The
Journal
Aaron Charles
West Summitt Street
South
Delphi
County Nurse Retained as Red Cross and Tri Kappa Step In
Mrs Roy Gregg county health nurse has been rehired for the year. The county council allocated 1200 toward nursing wages but funds are not available until Jan 1 1931. Red Cross society and Tri Kappa sorority plan to cover the nurse salary and expenses until county funds flow.
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Roy Gregg
Red Cross Society
Tri Kappa
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Clay
Deer Creek Ee
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Jefferson Es
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Monroe
Rock Creek
Tippecanoe
Washington
Camden Aoe Eee
Harry L
Doris Garner Hall
James D. Pitzer, Given
Ohio
Springfield
Til
Samuel Lenon
Lenon
Wabash ‘River
West
Rev. L. Dewey Burham
Burrows
Young Peoples
G. W. Brewer
Bred Cross
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