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Newspaper

Delphi Citizen

Location

Delphi, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1925

Page

4

Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Lecture

The Methodist Episcopal Church in Lafayette Indiana lists Sunday September 13 1925 events including Sunday School at 9 30 A M with Forrest Orr as superintendent Morning Worship at 10 30 A M Pastor to speak on Does Religion Pay Epworth League 6 30 P M and Union service 7 30 P M with a musical program There is no preaching The note invites all to attend A free Christian Science lecture by Garvin W Allen C S B from Toronto Ontario is set for 3 00 P M Sunday September 18 at the Mars Theatre and the public is invited

Methodist Episcopal Church Forrest Orr Epworth League R. B. Kern Garvin W. Allen Toronto Ontario Mars Theatre Lafayette Indiana

Miss Mamie Bryan Returns to Indianapolis for School

IDAVILLE notes Miss Mamie Bryan after a summer stay with her mother Mrs. Eva Bryan returns to Indianapolis on Tuesday to attend school. The item lists numerous visiting families and gatherings in the area including the Boller reunion at Monticello city park and other distant relatives visiting in Indiana and Michigan. A serious accident injures William Gardner when wood alcohol explodes while he tried to start a fire in his kitchen range, leaving him badly burned and under nurse care.

Mamie Bryan Eva Bryan Indianapolis Gray Godlove Frankfort Albert Godlove Clyde Fisher Chicago Everett Robbins Frank Downs and Son Decatur J. H. Downs Howard Wabash Rachel Downs Boller Monticello City Park James Glasgow Portland J. Albert Carson Kenneth Lantz Fort Wayne Samuel Lantz James Neel Ari Reed Vance Neel Muncie John Neel A M. Garrett Nancy Kirkpatrick Ida Godlove Harry Godlove Niles Michigan Milton Timmons H. C. Shaw Velma la Cross B. R. Jordon Los Angeles Cal Mary Brumbach Monticello Rex Brumbach Michigantown Gladys Irelan Adamsboro Indiana Wm. Gardner North Main St

Terre Haute Lady Dies While On Visit Here

Mrs. J. Z. Houpt of Terre Haute died Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. George O. Cartwright in this city where she had come Friday with her daughter Olive for a visit. She had been in poor health but not seriously so. after a hearty supper Friday she was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage and died. The body was taken to Terre Haute Sunday afternoon. funeral services were held there Tuesday. Mr. Houpt and daughters Olive and Helen, with Mrs. Cartwright and son Willard, accompanied them.

J. Z. Houpt Terre Haute George O. Cartwright Olive Grimm

All Records Broken at State Fair

John Kerlin of Rockfield visited the Indiana State Fair and called it great. Attendance reached 62 105 on Monday, surpassing last year’s opening day by 17 000 and the prior high by 2 000. Local visitors listed include Mrs. George Hall and many others.

John Kerlin Rockfield Carroll County Fair Association Indianapolis News John W. Kerlin George Hall Tom Smith W. A. Trobaugh Harry Gingrich E. W. Bowen E. E. Pruitt Levi Rothenberger Everett Welday James Turner J. E. Ferrier Margaret Brookbank R. S. Trawin Maude Hall Chas. Gros Clarence Jesse Gerbens Martin Gerbens Sam Gerbens Gus Liebert Bert Gardner Chas. Ward Earl Redding Wilbur Lucas William Oswald Mabel Lane Chas. Peterson R. Pearson Wilbur Crowell Elmer Ireland Chas. G. Ginn W. F. Paden Francis Sites Mrs. Miles Martin H. E. Ackerson

Petition to Improve Public Highway in Flora Indiana

Petition filed September 9 1925 in Carroll County Indiana requests improvement of a public highway in Monroe Township Flora town from Willow Street north to Maple Street and beyond with branches along Maple Center and Washington Streets and a connected Delphi Flora gravel road. Hearing set for October session at Delphi Court House.

Life of John Wilkinson of Flora Illus. Temperance Builder

John Wilkinson of Flora Indiana born September 14 1852 died September 7 1925 at age 72. He married Lillie Moore of Delphi on September 21 1876 and had children Zaa M. and Jesse L. Wilkinson. A real estate man with Charles E. Smith he championed temperance, aided the needy, and led a Christian life. Funeral services were held at the Flora Christian church.

John Wilkinson Logansport Indiana Elias Wilkinson Virginia Ohio Jane Seaman Wilkinson Lillie B. Moore Delphi Zaa M Jesse L. Wilkinson B. C. Gerard First Christian Church Crawfordsville Crawfordsville. For Twenty Five Years Mr. Wilkinson Flora Chas. E. Smith Masonic Lodge Christian Church Gerard Jesse L Charles L. Wilkinson Earth Flora Christian Church

Convenient Laundry Service Delivers Clean Pressed Garments

We call for and deliver your clothing. Put items where we can reach them and call 286. We pick up, clean, press, and deliver back to you.

Donors to State Fair School Project

Obituary notes William J. Sheffler Rossville dry goods 50 years died at Clinton county hospital Frankfort paralysis after ten months illness born Orwisonia Pa March 27 1851 came to Rossville married none survived by sister Ruth Sheffler seven nieces three nephews. Donations totaling 43.40 collected from fourteen Home Economics Clubs county drainage and groups including Carrollton Adams Burlington Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Jefferson Madison Burrows Rockfield Tippecanoe Washington and Mrs Edw Blythe Carrollton Girls.

William J. Sheffler Rossville Clinton County Frankfort Orbisonia Presbyterian Church Sheffler Ruth Sheffler Lucile Sanderson Dorothy Brenneman State Fair School For Carrollton Farm Bureau Adams Burlington Clay Deer Creek Democrat Jackson Economics Jefferson Economics Club Madison Economics Club Burrows Economcs Rockfield Tippecanoe Economics Club Washington Economics Club Edw. Blythe Carrollton Club

Recital by Mary Sidenbender Turner Pupils at Delphi Church

One of the season’s social events featured a recital by Mary Sidenbender Turner and violinist Thelma Mummert in Delphi Christian Church parlors. Twenty six numbers were performed to an audience of about one hundred thirty. Decorations included cut flowers in gold and red as Mrs. Turner, a sixteen year teacher, plans further study in Logansport.

Mary Sidenbender Turner Thelma Mummert Delphi Christian Church

County Officials Picnic At Reid McCain Camp Labor Day

Sixty five county officials and family members gathered for a Labor Day picnic at the Reid McCain camp on the Tippecanoe river, enjoying a day outdoors with neighbors and colleagues.

Reid McCain Tippecanoe

Surprise Birthday in Hickory Grove for Francis Sites

Mrs. Sally Ryan Grimm hosted a bridge club and friends Tuesday afternoon. A surprise party was held Monday at George Sites residence near Hickory Grove for Francis Sites 20th birthday. Music games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Sites and daughters.

Sally Ryan Grimm George Sites Hickory Grove Francis Sites

Picnic At Golf Course Hosted By August Committee

The August committee of the Coun try Club organized a golf course picnic Monday evening. Members enjoyed a delightful event with a large turnout. Out of town guests included Dr. and Mrs. Guy A. Thomas of Lafayette.

Country Club Yanus Wells C. O. Julius Garfield Shaffer Tom Crosby E. E. Pruitt Charles Lehnert Guy A. Thomas Lafayette

Delphi Social Notes Miss Eva Conway Weds Frank E Ditzenberger

Miss Eva Conway daughter of Dr P W Conway Delphi and Frank E Ditzenberger son of Mr and Mrs A P Ditzenberger Ft Wayne were married Saturday at Bunker Hill by Rev C G Cook. She wore pecan brown and matched accessories. Conway a Purdue alumna class of 21 Chi Omega taught in Columbia City and Flora Ill. Ditzenberger works with his brother in Ft Wayne contracting. They will live on Bass Road Ft Wayne after October 1.

Eva Conway P. W. Conway Delphi Frank E. Ditzenberger A. P. Ditzenberger Ft. Wayne Bunker Hill C. G. Cook Miss Conway Delphi High School Purdue University Chi Omega Sorority Columbia City Ind Flora, Ill Ditzenberger Indiana Bass Road

Storm leaves extensive damage around Flora area

A Sunday wind and rain storm east of Flora tore roofs from homes, leveled barns, ripped corn cribs, and felled trees. The Voorhees and Pearson farms reported major destruction including a roof loss and a leveled barn. Flora Martin orchard was destroyed. A calf died when a timber struck its body. Injuries occurred to Lee Voorhees and Violet Eaton after their car overturned near Bringhurst road.

Flora Fred Voorhees Claude Pearson Flora Martin Voorhees Lee Voorhees Violet Eaton Bringhurst Road Miss Eaton

Petition for highway improvement in Carroll County Indiana

Robert Blickenstaff and others file in Carroll County Auditor’s office a petition to improve a free gravel highway in Madison Township. The proposed route runs one mile west along the north line of Section 30, Township 24N Range 2W, terminating at an improved free gravel road. Hearing set for October 6 1925 before Carroll County Board of Commissioners in Delphi.

Robert Blickenstaff the Auditor Carroll County Indiana Madison Township Twenty Four Board of Commissioners of Court House Delphi

Taxpayers of Bond Issue in Rock Creek Township

Taxpayers of Rock Creek Township Carroll County Indiana are notified that officials at their regular meeting will consider issuing bonds to finance a township project. The notice invites taxpayer input and outlines the legal steps for bond authorization and approval.

Rock Creek Township Carroll County Indiana

Bond Issue Planned For Roy Bowman Gravel Road

On September 9 1925 Carroll County Indiana determined to issue bonds exceeding 5000 dollars to finance a road project. The proposed bonus is about 15400 with 4 4 percent interest. Net property value is 3621005 and existing debt 58750. Proceeds fund the Roy Bowman et al gravel road. Taxpayers may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by filing with the county auditor within twenty nine days from September 11. R Davidson Auditor and George M Smith County Attorney.

Lar Roy Bowman Board of Commissioners Tippecanoe Township Carroll County Indiana Chas. G. Ginn, Et al State Board of Tax Commissioners R. E. Davidson George M. Smith

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Herling Bros Crone’s Titlow’s Indiana Service Corporation Jewlery Luther McCain Lowneys Elless & Orr Roach’s Bakery Radio Dame’s Retherford Electric Shop Pletcher’s Hardware Roen Gruen Diamond Tires Sargent & Bassett William Hanrahan Catharine, Mary and Catharine Marie Hanrahan Hanrahan Idaville William Sudoth Ladies Oxfords Frank Morrow W. S. Viney Office of the Auditor Monroe Township Willow Street Maple Street Town of Maple St Washington Street Town of Flora Center Street Joseph Bohm Capital Street Flora Ruia Ga Aga West Ross James C. O Marcels St. Louis Beauty Shoppe J. Kinman Dependable Dry Cleaners Stewart & Gochenour Nature The Home of Health Hunter & Hunter Chiropractors W. J. Sheffler State Fair AEC Aanees Conway-Ditzenberger Era Quick & Clifford Boyd & Julien Fort Delphi State Bank
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