Delphi Chamber to act on Boyd-Martin boat factory aid
October Delphi Chamber of Commerce meeting follows county fair as it weighs financial help to Boyd-Martin boat factory. Executive committee reviews plans to enlarge plant to boost payroll and storage, with potential funding from the Chamber and private solicitation.
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Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Boyd-Martin Boat
Fred Martin
Martin
Delphi
Johnson Motor Company
Bory-Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Boyd-Martin
Aged couple divorces in circuit court
William J. Imler was granted a divorce from Almeda J. Imler after testimony from the husband showed mistreatment and calls for a thousand dollars to end the marriage. The couple, married in 1924, had lived on a farm near the Springboro bridge. Age details given: Imler 73, wife about 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Imler
Almeda J. Imler
Imlers
Springboro Bridge
Imler
Hanna & Hail
Joseph Ives
Paralyzed Stroke Claims 86-Year-Old Man Victim
Henry D. Mohler aged 86 died last Friday at his son Ira Mohler's Pyrmont home after a paralytic stroke. He leaves four daughters Effie Keller Lydia Patrick Pearl Brunneman and Luella Lair a brother John and a sister Ella. Funeral services were Sunday at the Old Order German Baptist church Pyrmont with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Mohler
Ira Mohler
Pyrmont
Effie Keller
Rossville
Lydia A. Patrick
Kokomo
Pearl Brunneman
Delphi
Luella Lair
Florida
John
California
Ella Shirley
Michigan
Old Order German Baptist Church
Woman's Club Hosts Baby Care Center at Courthouse
During fair week the club staffs a rest room for babies in the south rooms on the third floor. Mrs C M Kerlin leads the effort with a committee of women assisting.
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Woman’s Club
Court House
C. M. Kerlin
Attractions for the fair booked for Carroll County
The 1927 Carroll County Fair is set with major acts. Miss Blanche Benton, a south champion high diver, and Jim Jam Jems troupe of foreign acrobats headline four daily acts plus two daily showings. The New York Store fashion show, Myron Ives sourcing, and an industrial livestock parade Friday bolster a busy lineup. City officials reject water works sale proposals, affirming the council’s stance against private takeover and preserving municipal ownership with solid returns.
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Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Blanche Benton
Gulf of Mexico
Jim Jam Jems
Miss. Benton
New York
Myron Ives
New York City
Cars Collide on State Road in Sunday Evening Crash
Mrs. Alice Kenworthy suffered bruises and shock when her Ford was struck by Dr. LeRoy Myer of Rensselaer on State Road 39 near the canal bridge Sunday evening. Myer attempted to pass when squeezed by a third car, sending Kenworthy’s car into a telephone pole and wrecking it. Earlier, Glen Weckerly in a Buick and Russell Ensinger in a Ford collided. the Ford sustained a bent fender and broken axle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Kenworthy
LeRoy Myer
Rensselaer
Canal Bridge
Kenworthy
Dr. Myers
Governor Ed Jackson Travels Through Delph to Monticello
Governor Ed Jackson and Richard Lieber of the State Conservation Department passed through Delph on a Gas stop en route to Monticello. Jackson, who spoke at Carrollton bridge opening weeks earlier, declined official comment on his indictment calling it a frame up while at the Monticello Country Club.
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Ed Jackson
Carrollton Bridge
Delphias
Richard Lieber
State Conservation Department
Monticello
Ed. Jackson
Everett Gardner
George Kassabaum
Monticello Country Club
Wilson to join Metzger Lumber Company
Henry B. Wilson, former publisher of The Delphi Citizen, will join Metzger Lumber Company of Lebanon. He begins work next week at the local plant, while Jerry Holsinger remains yard manager. Wilson and Metzger have been close Indiana University friends since college days.
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Henry B. Wilson
Delphi Citizen
Metzger Lumber Company
Lebanon
Mr. Wilson
Jerry Holsinger
Mr. Metzger
Indiana University
During the Fair Margowski’s Rexall Dry Store Sale
Margowski’s Rexall Dry Store offers very low prices on wallpaper during the fair event. Visit to view the selections and savings.
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Margowski
Rexall
Mrs Mary Wootan Dies in New York at 27
Mrs Mary Wootan wife of George Wootan died Sunday at Fordson hospital New York City after a brief pneumonia illness Her remains were brought to Delphi to the home of her parents Granville Hubbard and wife in South Delphi She was formerly Miss Mary Hubbard a Delphi High School graduate and was with the New York Store for years Survived by husband two brothers Newton Hubbard Earl Hubbard and a sister Mrs William McCully Funeral services Friday at 2 in the Baptist church Rev Martinson officiating with burial in Masonic cemetery
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Mary Wootan
George Wootan
Fordson Hospital
New York City
Delphi
Granville/Hubbard
South Delphi
Treasurer Ashba Announces Tax Levy Compliance
County Treasurer Ashba acts under the 1927 General Assembly Act to levy on delinquent taxpayers. He will issue ten days notice before sales, with levies after the first Monday of May and November if taxes remain unpaid. Delinquents are urged to liquidate at the treasurer’s office to avoid penalties.
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Ashba
General Assembly
Grand jury indictments amid religious and political claims
A Tippecanoe County reader asks about the Marion County grand jury that indicted Governor Jackson and others. It is not a public record but sources note two Catholics and four Protestants, with two Democrats and four Republicans. The six jurors needed five votes for indictment, and reports have been unanimous thus far.
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Tippecanoe County Democrat
Marion County
Grand Jury
Jackson
Duvall
George W. Coffin
Robert I. Marsh
Crawfordsville Presbytery Holds Fall Meeting at Montezuma
The Crawfordsville Presbytery held its fall meeting at Montezuma on Monday. Rev. R. Dale LeCount of Delphi preached the moderator sermon in the afternoon and Rev. F. W. Bible of Chicago spoke at the evening session.
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Crawfordsville
Montezuma
R. Dale LeCount
Delphi Church
F. W
Bible of
Chicago
Grand jury indictments claim end of corrupt Indiana rule
A speaker argues indictments against Jackson Duvall and Coffin threaten a sweeping probe of a corrupt Indiana political machine. He calls for investigations into the highway commission liquor cases tax offices and bank frauds, demands resignations from prominent officials and appeals for federal action to uncover deeper state and federal crimes. He accuses several politicians and judges of complicity and forgery. He predicts further exposés beyond the present indictments.
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Indiana
Jackson
Duvall
Coffin
Marion County
Highway Commission
Squibbs
Noblesville
Evansville
Internal Revenue
Coffin- Wald
Shortemeir
Rowbottom
Federal Department
State Board of Accounts
Income Tax Department
Indianapolis
Gary
Watson
Robinson
Rogers
Adams
Gurley
Stephenson
Klenck
Ward
Reeds Committee
Jim Watson
Senator Watson
Milt Clawson
George Coffin
Earl Klenck
Gilliam
Kane
Republican State Committee
Wald
Schortemeier
Bert Thurman
Updike
James E. Watson
Arthur Robinson
van Orman
Delphi High School Wins County Track Meet
Delphi High School captured the Carroll County track meet held in the city park last Friday with 65 14 points. Burlington edged into second with 58 points, Rockfield 37, Flora 38, and Camden 64. Byrom Crosby led Delphi with 12 points including wins in high jump and relay. Burnell added 11 points with wins in shot put and relay.
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Carroll County
Delphi High
Delphi
Burlington
Rockfield
Flora
Camden
Byrom Crosby
Burnel
Burlington Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
The Burlington sawmill owned by Simon Davis burned early Tuesday. Origin unknown though likely from the running engine. it was alight at 2 am with little chance of saving. Most lumber saved. damage about $1,000 with no insurance. Delphi fire department did not respond due to no water supply.
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Burlington
Simon Davis
Delphi
Idaville Woman Dies at Logansport Home
Mrs. J. E. McMullen 69 of Idaville died Saturday at her daughter Mrs. Henry Edgerly's home in Logansport after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, daughter, and son Earl McMullen of Idaville. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM from her Idaville home with burial in Shafer cemetery.
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J. E. McMullen
Idaville
Henry Edgerly
Logansport
Earl McMullen
Shafer
Delphi Merchants Prepare Fall Trade Push
Delphi retailers vow to boost early fall trade by stocking a wide range of dependable merchandise reflecting current styles. Local merchants emphasize value and customer satisfaction, contrasting metro shops where buyers are occasional. They invite inspection during fair week, even if purchases occur later.
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Delphi
John Lane Dies After Illness in Lafayette Hospital
John Lane a 71 year old Delphi resident known as the handy man about town died after a three week illness at St Elizabeths hospital in Lafayette. He leaves a son Bert L Lane of Wabash a daughter Mrs Lillian Simmermaker of Winamac and a brother William Lane of Delphi. Funeral services were held at Blythe funeral parlors conducted by Rev L E Knox and burial followed in the city cemetery.
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John Lane
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Delphi
Bert .L. Lane
Wabash
Lillian Simmermaker
Winamac
William Lane
Blythe
L. E. Knox
The
Christian Church
Monticello Beats Delphi Sluggers 13 To 11 At Pruitt Field
Monticello baseball team defeated the Delphi Sluggers 13 to 11 Sunday afternoon on Pruitt field. George Gilpin of Lafayette pitched for Delphi while Shlaugh and Sines pitched for Monticello.
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Monticello
Delphi
Pruitt
George Gilpin
Lafayette
Shlaugh
Sines
Methodist Ladies Aid Society Serves Fair Dinners
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will serve dinner and supper each day at the County Fair with roast beef on Tuesday and chicken meals on Wednesday Thursday and Friday.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Boyd Martin Boat Works Pilfered
Thieves broke into the Boyd Martin boat factory between Saturday close and Monday open, prying a window to access the machine shop. Two office typewriters and a clock were taken along with electric sanding machines drills and other tools, total loss estimated at 600 to 700 dollars. Local workers suspected. manager Fred Martin usually visits Sundays but did not this week.
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Boyd-Martin Boat Factory
Fred Martin
Game Wardens Outwitted by Local Fishermen
Fishermen near Delphi argued with two game wardens over recently caught fish. The officers sought to confiscate the catch and arrest the men, but the fishermen demanded proof of illegality and left with their fish. Several wire nets were found nearby but ownership remains unestablished.
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Delphi
G. Ws
Trustee McFarland Trades Farm for Frankfort House
Trustee Carl McFarland traded his twenty six acre Democrat township farm for a modern Frankfort residence. The Frankfort house is in the best residential section and McFarland values Carroll County land at over 200 dollars per acre.
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Carl McFarland
Democrat Township
Frankfort
McFarland
Carroll County
Bankers Picnic Delights Carroll County Association
The Carroll County Bankers Association picnic in the city park drew members and families for an enjoyable evening. David H. Jennings of Indianapolis gave a well received address after dinner, followed by a housed quartet. Howard Huddleston of Burlington was elected president with E R Smock of Delphi as vice president Miss Wickard of Flora as secretary and Yanus Wells of Delphi as treasurer.
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Carroll County Bankers’ Association
David H. Jennings
Indianapolis
E. O. Grimm
Roy Clouser
Grover Kite
Harry E. Reed
Howard Huddleston
Burlington
E. R. Smock
Delphi
Miss Wickard
Flora
Yanus Wells
Driving While Intoxicated Charged. Brookshire Held
Clynea Brookshire was arrested last Thursday about 8 o clock by Sheriff Riley Sink and charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated. The complainant is Elsie Litwiler, alleging Brookshire struck her car, causing a torn door and damaged body. Brookshire posted $500 bond and retained Pollard Cartwright Wason Hanna Hall to defend. a jury trial will be demanded. The case is docketed for October 26. John Gerard, arrested last May for the same offense, has also retained counsel and faces a hearing set for October 21.
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Clynea Brookshire
Riley Sink
Brookshire
Elsie Litwiler
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Hanna’ & Hall
John Gerard
Local Court Grants Divorces and Appoints Special Judges
Divorces granted for Grace B Stephens from Fred Stephens and Alva R Allen from Lacey A Allen. Various judges named as special judges in multiple cases including Phebe Flewellin vs Glenn C Jones, Charles Van Vroost vs Ross et al, Bringhurst school trustees vs Glen O Smith, Gladys Pickering vs Isaac A and Madaline Witham, Gosnell vs Surface, Zaubul vs Meade, Edging vs Edging. George W Julien appointed commissioner in Pickering case with sale of real estate. L D Carey and Charles R Pollard also named as special judges in additional hearings and reports.
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Grace B. Stephens
Fred Stephens
Alva R. Allen
Lacey A. Allen
James O. Chear
Phebe Flewellin
Glenn C. Jones
Fred N. Prass
Charles van Vroost
Ross, Burger
Harley D. Billings
Wil Lamsport
Bringhurst School
Glen O. Smith
Bringhurst
George W. Julien
Gladys Pickering
Isaac A
Madaline Witham
L. D. Carey
Gosnell
Surface
Zaubul
Meade
Charles R. Pollard
Edging
James Turner Buys North Washington Standard Oil Station
James Turner, a North Washington street grocer, buys the Standard Oil filling station south of his store. He places his nephew James Moore in charge. The station, recently erected by Standard Oil, is among the citys most modern.
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James Turner
Washington Street
Standard Oil
James Moore
Standard Oil Company
D. H. Boyd & Son
Turner
Rossville Couple Celebrates 66th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Amos T. Mitten of Rossville mark their sixty sixth anniversary while Mr Mitten also observes his eighty seventh birthday. natives of Rossville and Ohio respectively they were wed September 12 1861 in Rossville. The couple has seven children with five living including four daughters in Kirklin Frankfort Indianapolis and an aging family line in Clinton County.
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Amos T. Mitten
Rossville
Mitten
Indiana
William. Mitten
John Shirt
Ross Township
Clinton County
Dennis Kreisher
Kirklin
James
Ed A. Smith
Frankfort
J. P. Haun
Indianapolis
John Kerlin Judges at the Kentland Fair
John Kerlin of Rockfield went to Kentland yesterday to judge agricultural exhibits at the Newton County Fair.
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John Kerlin
Rockfield
Kentland
Newton County
Delphi Country Club June entertainment date change
The Delphi Country Club reschedules its June entertainment to Friday evening, October 7 due to delays caused by committee members touring foreign countries during the summer.
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Delphi Country Club
Florence Keith Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs. Florence Keith formerly of Delphi died in Indianapolis Wednesday night.
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Florence Keith
Delphi
Indianapolis
Mount and Sons Booth at Fair Promotes Fresh Fish and Meat
Visit Mount and Son's booth at the fair where fresh fish and meat are showcased in a compact meat market setting. The display emphasizes quality seafood and farm products for attendees touring the fairgrounds.
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Mount & Son
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