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Looking Back
"The more I walked, I got sicker…I knew many of these people…it's just sad," said Denis Horn, Horn Funeral Home Director, after discovering that the Masonic Cemetery had been devastated by vandals. The preliminary investigation has determined that at least two individuals were involved as the weight of some of the overturned markers varied from 500 pounds to nearly one ton. Military markers appeared to be intact, but 127 monuments, spires, and obelisks were overturned. Some were chipped and broken off from hitting other stones. Flower hangers were bent over and flower urns were upset. Damage is estimated at least $10,000. 25 YEARS AGO Flora Delta Theta Chi and Psi Iota Xi sororities dinner dance was held recently at the Carroll County Country Club. The theme was Country Western. Tables were decorated with miniature bales of straw which were later given as door prizes. Jerry Britton, Rt. 1, Camden, shot a 17-point buck on his farm. He plans to mount the antlers and process the meat to eat. This is the largest deer reported killed this year. 50 YEARS AGO City police now carry a special "traffic ticket". It reads: "Welcome to Delphi! We are a small, rural city located on the banks of James Whitcomb Riley's famous "Deer Crick". Down the hill and up the 'Crick' is where Mr. Riley wrote his famous "Ole Swimmin' Hole" poem. We like to pride ourselves with our wide streets, beautiful homes and friendly people. That's why we are extending this courtesy ticket to you. Your car is in violation of our city traffic ordinance but since you have come a long way, no fine is being assessed. Please be careful on the rest of your journey to obey all the laws governing traffic, whether standing or moving. You'll be assured of a safe journey home. Good luck and come again." The city of Delphi, Roy C. Clauser, Mayor. 75 YEARS AGO Admission charges for the local high school basketball games have been reduced this year from 35 cents to 25 cents for general admission. This is quite a reduction and gives everyone the advantage of depression prices. It should stimulate a larger attendance even than last year. According to the county health supervisor, 2246 persons took advantage of the opportunity to be immunized for diphtheria on the second tour of the county last week. This is 300 more than were given shots on the first round. 100 YEARS AGO The Kerlin grain elevator at Delphi was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning, the loss being estimated at from $10,000 to $15,000, which is partially covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown and all efforts are being made to get some clue whereby proceedings can be instituted against the offenders. There were 9,000 bushels of wheat and 4,000 bushels of corn and oats stored in the building which went up in the conflagration. The building was insured for $4,500 and there was $9,000 insurance on the grain. Mr. Kerlin expects to rebuild the building and continue business. The charred ruins of an old land mark stand today where a few days ago stood a prosperous business. |
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