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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
1
The text defines penalties for persons who unite or conspire to commit a felony inside or outside the state. Conviction carries a fine from 25 to 5000 dollars and imprisonment from two to fourteen years in state prison. The statute targets both direct conspirators and organizers associated with felonies.
A Marion County grand jury returned true bills Friday against Gov Warren T. McCray aide Ed Jackson Marion County Republican chair George W Coffin and attorney Robert I Marsh charging conspiracy to bribe McCray to appoint James E McDonald as prosecuting attorney. The trio allegedly conspired with David C Stephenson to offer 10000 to influence McCray and to secure Klan backing to shield him from conviction. The men are free on bond pending October 3 hearings.
Former County Auditor Robert Davidson completed a purchase of the Haugh Coal Company from W. H. Deeter who owned the business for six years. Davidson will keep his Holmes & Davidson insurance partnership and Deeter plans a western trip with his wife and two children, spending the winter in Los Angeles and returning next summer.
A small fire likely started by a defective device caused about $50 damage to a residence on North Union Street. Occupied by W. H. Breckenridge and owned by Frank Barker, the fire alarm rang at 8:30 AM as firefighters arrived with a quick response, using only chemicals. Woodwork burned and wallpaper ruined. no water was needed after the engine overhaul.
Invitations issued for Miss Margaret Elizabeth Schoener daughter of Mr and Mrs Maxwell R Schoener to Walter Carpenter Hiser of Indianapolis. The wedding is set for Saturday evening October 1 at Tabernacle Presbyterian church. The bride elect taught English last year in Delphi High School.
Mrs. Margaret Harris, 84, longtime New Ross resident and renowned local figure, died today. She was born in the county and was sister to Mrs. Lucy Lewis and aunt to Mrs. C B Shaffer, who traveled to attend funeral services in New Ross.
Delphi park will host Carrol County’s second annual track meet with pupils from local institutions competing. Events begin at 1 o’clock and finish by 4 30 with three ribbons and five places awarded. Boys and girls events span sprints relays and field contests.
Lon Chaney is booked for a two night arc at the Arc theatre featuring Mockery based on historical Russian Revolution facts and The Best Cure as the concurrent comedy. Olive Borden headlines Wednesday and Thursday with The Secret Studio and Her Silent Vow. Richard Dix returns Friday and Saturday with Quicksands and What an Excuse.
Mattison Johnson 74 died at his son E. E. Johnson’s Camden home at 10 30 AM Wednesday after several weeks illness. Survived by three grandchildren a brother John of Flora a sister Mrs William Stewart of Washington Ind and a half brother Frank Johnson of Can ada. Funeral services set for 10 AM Friday at Camden Methodist Church with burial in Ashbury Cemetery.
Leonard Raines 19 is jailed in Cass County on auto theft charges and suspected Burrows general store burglary. He was arrested in northern Michigan and likely to be released to Carroll County officials after a Cass Circuit Court hearing.
Ethlyn Edmonds Blevens of Lafayette and C. A. Davies of Delphi united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal church manse in a quiet ceremony. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and several eastern cities after leasing an apartment on Monroe Street. Davies runs an extensive oil business with holdings in western Indiana. Blevens comes from a prominent Bent on County family.
Elmer Metzker, 49, well known Flora banker and president of the Carroll County Loan & Trust Company, died at his home Sunday morning after months of Brights disease. He leaves a widow, two daughters Lois and Mrs Helen Heestand, and parents Mr. and Mrs Will Metzger. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. with Rev A P Musselman in charge. burial in Maplelawn cemetery. Delphians Charles Shaffer and Harry E Reed attended.
Nelson Shaffer age 69 died Sunday at his son Harrys home four miles west of Bringhurst after a six weeks illness and paralyctic stroke. He was born in Carroll County and farmed in Zion. Survived by five sons Harry Charles Elmer and Carl in county and Cuba at Lafayette two sisters Mrs Emily Dawson Flora and Mrs Catherine Wood Logansport. Funeral at residence Tuesday with burial in Zion cemetery. Local mourners named.
The will of Sarah Harter deceased is filed for probate. Executor named is her son William H Harter. Daughters and children are bequeathed specific shares including 10 dollars to Ellen N Cripe and one eighth to the executor, two eighths to William Harter. Will dated March 30 and witnessed by Jonathan B Morris and Frank Myer.
William H. Lybrook of Delphi and Marie Ghere of Delphi were quietly married at the M E parsonage Friday afternoon at 4 o clock with Rev R B Kern officiating. They will live on the Lybrook farm west of Delphi. Buy B and B during the county fair.
Plans for the sixth annual Carroll County Bankers' association meeting in this city are set for September 16. The gathering opens at 6 o'clock at the park with a potential adjournment to the Methodist church if rain delays. Hon. David H. Jennings will deliver the principal address. A basket dinner and short talks follow, with officers Reed, Huddleston, Cox, and Smith listed. Last year’s session was held at Flora.
The Elva T. Carter Cabin at the State Sanatorium near Rockville was dedicated last Sunday in a ceremony attended by Governor Ed Jackson and Mrs. Jackson. The poplar log cabin cost about $6,000 with $2,000 from the Tri Kappa sorority for furniture and fundraising pledged for two greenhouses. Mrs. Elva T. Carter, wife of Superintendent Amos W. Carter, spearheaded the effort, and a bronze tablet near the entrance bears the inscription Elva T. Carter Cabin 1927.
County Auditor J L Whiteman holds up voucher issuance due to lack of funds after September session. Groceries clothing and printing expenses are cited. Advice is sought on transferring between funds. if allowed checks will be issued immediately rather than calling a county council session.
Rev L E Knox of the Christian church found his car parked in front of his house with lights removed and the gasoline tank drained after leaving it overnight. Repairs will take several days. Other reports say gasoline tanks are being drained from cars left on streets.
Renovations at the Depti Presbyterian Church include a renewed auditorium with refinished woodwork and decorative walls, a redesigned basement kitchen with modern appliances, new plumbing and wiring, and expanded dining and primary rooms. The project exceeds 4000 dollars with work by committees led by Paul Quick and Rev. Dale LeCount and contractors Til Anderson and Ulery.
Decay of soft brick at the Masonic Temple prompts repairs costing between 500 and 600 dollars. The building, about sixty years old, was faced with stucco over soft brick which cracked from deterioration and frost. Workers replace walls with concrete blocks as Frank Pondebaker handles brick work and George C. Loy conducts roof repairs.
The piano students of Mrs. John C. Sanders with Wilbur Hall will perform a recital at the Methodist church on Friday evening September 23 at 8 o clock.
The September 1 session of the circuit court begins a fifteen week term led by Judge Pruitt with 264 total cases on the docket. Pro bate matters lead with 126, civil actions 101, and claim and state cases nine and ten. Proceedings include appointments, renovations, and an early hearing request in the Bringhurst high school case against Trustee Smith. Divorces granted Grace Stephens from Fred Stephens and Alva A Allen from Lucy A Allen.
Rev. E. M. Martinson of Delphi Baptist church was elected moderator for the coming year by the Tippecanoe Baptist Association at its two day meeting in Waynetown first Baptist church. Delegates James A. Shirk and Mrs. Walter Utterback attended with Rev. and Mrs. Martinson. travel by Mr. Shirk's car. The session was reported enjoyable and profitable.
Engle Brothers from Delphi who ran a Monticello garage sold their holdings there. Ray Ensinger and associates moved to Monticello to enter a similar business. Reports say the brothers made an excellent deal, realizing several thousand dollars more than invested.
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