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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
7
W Z Runkle offers lumber and equipment from a wrecked Delphi mill. Items include trucks, saws, boiler parts, pipes, flues, shafting, arbors, a boiler and office building, with viewing times at the mill each morning and by appointment.
A new shipment arrives at Quick Clifford featuring fall suits Emerson hats and a line of shirts and sweaters. Prices start at 20 dollars up to 25 dollars with latest colors and models, inviting customers to call in and view.
A quitting farmer offers horses sheep cattle and farming gear for public sale on Sept 15 1925 at 10 a.m. near Monticello Indiana. Items include Percheron horses two Jersey cows several Holstein heifers breeding sheep and pigs not listed. Machinery includes John Deere implements a Coco binder and hay equipment along with household goods and poultry. Terms: sales over 10 dollars on credit six months with note and 7 to 8 percent interest, property not removable until settled.
A farm public sale will be held at the seller’s farm four miles west of State Road 44, two miles south of Yeoman, and six miles north of Delphi. Items include two horses, cattle, farm machinery, grain, furniture, and household items. Terms: cash for sums to $10, over $10 six percent interest notes. sale at 1 PM rain or shine. Harrison Zahn and Swatts & Zook auctioneers.
Attorney Gilliam rules wages for attending institutes can be added to salaries under a minimum pay of 800 dollars. Example: a teacher paid 40 dollars for attending would result in a lawful 760 dollar salary. The Delphi Citizen 1.50 per year.
Public sale at the residence three miles west of Cutler and three miles east of Ock ley begins Wednesday September 16 at 10:00 am rain or shine. Goods include 35 head cattle 90 hogs 35 sheep 250 chickens with cash terms over 10 dollars on credit options 3 6 or 9 months note bearing 7 percent interest if paid at maturity 8 percent otherwise No property to be removed until terms met Lunch by Mt Olive Ladies Aid Society. Cresse brothers and Hoshaw Bros Auds Cutler Bank Clerk.
APTAIN IRA shifts his pipe, reads weather, and teases three adventurous stories set from Congo river to a South American island. He invites boys to choose next week tale as a Belgian police dog joins a night search for contraband hidden cache.
In a quiet Scottish village an uneasy morning scene ends with the revelation that John is dead. A neighbor asks to see him. his wife says no, and the conversation confirms the death with phrases like very sudden and a hint about a pot of green peat.
Mohair comes from Angora goats native to Asia Minor and South Africa. Its manufacture began with local rearers in Asia Minor and the fabric appeared in England by the eighteenth century.
The excerpt explains that Russians, including an izvoshchik driver, prefer a leisurely pace and refuse to hurry. It emphasizes that no matter the importance of an appointment, one must adapt to a relaxed tempo to reach a destination pleasantly, as described in National Geographic Magazine.
Rock Creek Township residents report pump repairs by Fred Randolph of Burrows. W F Timmons suffers water shortage. Mussel hunting on the Wabash draws many, with cars of Van C Blue and Turpie Timmons parked along the river. Cattle buyers plentiful as locals finish wheat breaking: Frank Hinkle, Lehrie Guthrie, Arthur Hildebrand. Parks Groninger cut wood Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Davis Vaughan visit Mrs M B McReynolds and Mrs M G Browning at Mrs E F Guthrie’s last Sunday. Larry Mullendere moves into the Guthrie place formerly Joseph Smith’s.
On their honeymoon a husband expresses astonishment while his wife reveals she consulted a fortune-teller who predicted that her second marriage would bring happiness and wealth. She then explains she wanted to end her first marriage quickly.
A vivid line describes how trouble tracks relentlessly as the world races at high speed, suggesting constant challenges persist despite rapid movement.
A historical note explains the term hell used by tailors for the large box under their board. The word is believed to derive from the French oeil, indicating an eye or opening while at work.
The homecoming at St John Church Sunday drew about 150 attendees for forenoon services and dinner. Frank Redenbacher visited Indianapolis with son Vern, then Vernon headed toward Portland, Oregon by auto Tuesday. The community praises Tuesday evening rain. John Otten left Friday for Colorado to resume studies. his sisters Mary and Faith visit this week. Mrs Frank Redenbacher stays in Indianapolis for weeks. Ruth Beard Clarence Freys and Joe Miller were in Lafayette Tuesday. School started Monday. next Farmer's meeting is Thursday night September 17 with discussions on Limestone and sweet clover and a reel show.
Rockfield and Lafayette families visited over the weekend. A son named Gordon Flora arrived September 6, and a son named William Gordon Hatfield joined the family on September 4. A Tuesday storm caused tree and building damage local to the area. Thomas Bennett and a Kent friend visited Will Smith’s home, while Marjorie Smith acted as hostess.
Monday morning at Patton School the opening was led by teacher Fred Sanders. A son named Donald Jack was born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Brookshire on Saturday. Residents and visitors from Monticello, Mishawaka, Chicago, Decatur and Tioga appear in a sequence of social calls and visits to families such as the Burkes, the Curtis, the Harmons, the Gunyon, the Lillys, and the Eskels with church and W C M S activities noted.
Sealed proposals for constructing bridges on State Highways will be received by the Indiana State Highway Commission in Indianapolis until 10 00 A M September 29 1925. Bridges include one 28 ft span in Carroll County on Road 44 N plans at 16 N Senate Ave Indianapolis or by mail. Bond equal to 1 5 times proposal. bid groups common. director can reject all or award any combination. John D Williams Director.
The 1925 senior class had an evening of games and music followed by refreshments of ice cream and cake for members including Mary Stewart Fern McCarty Ethel Rockhill Myrtle Daniels Mable Welch Marjorie Smith Stanley Scroggs Harold Welch Earnest Robinson Velza Lontz Guy Fincher and visiting friends. Detroit guests Chas Bruce Luther Thompson Chas Gibbs called on relatives before Labor Day. Anna McDowell Royal Center spent the weekend with her grandmother. Chas John Forrest Lyons Chicago visitors. Forrest entered local high school Tuesday. Mrs Foelsch Reg Patton and daughter of Chicago visited Labor Day with the Coble family. Mr and Mrs John Hardin Logansport visited with the Smiths.
Gaumer of Monticello hosted visitors including the Millers while Marvin Lake from Lafayette stayed with James Miller and family. The Austin reunion occurred at Columbia Park in Lafayette as families from Oak Grove and Delphi visited relatives in local households.
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