Excerpts from the Republican, Aurora Chancy
If there is interest I will continue to do this column, email or check my website www.chancy.org/Delphos. While there are lots of newsy items, social events, etc, I am primarily looking for genealogical items.
April 3 1908
Judge J W Barker died March 28 after a battle with cancer for about a year. Services were at the Methodist church and burial at Delphos. He was born in Louisville KY Aug 4 1832. He located in Delphos in 1879. He married Nellie Taylor in Delphos Oct 20 1882. They had 4 children, Arthur M, Mrs Edith Scheibler, Mrs Nellie Scheibler, and Reed, who died by an accidental shooting two years ago. He served in the Civil War as Post Veterinarian in Louisville. Since coming to Delphos he has been Justice of the Peace 18 consecutive years. In 1902 he was elected Probate Judge, and in 1906 he was elected to a third term.
Mary E Basnett died at her home in Zion City Illinois March 26th. Her remains were brought here for burial. Services were at the Methodist church. Interment was at Bethel cemetery. Mary E Delaplain was born in Maryland Oct 29 1830. She married John M Basnett near Bethel, West Virginia, April 11 1849. Shortly after the marriage they moved to Illinois, then in 1876 came to Kansas. They had 5 boys and 1 girl, of whom 2 survive her, OC Basnett of Ness City, Kansas and Mrs WC Davis, of Delphos. ( note: Velonia Katherine married William Clark Davis 30 Oct 1867.)
LA Henry has been appointed Probate Judge. His salary will be half the receipts of the office.
Cal Besnett was here from Hays City to attend the funeral of his mother.
Elmer Davis has a broken nose from a stick of wood striking him in the face. Ben Richards got his playing football.
Al Everley and OE Hardesty returned from a trip to Texas where Al bought a quarter section of land.
Dr James’ new residence has been started, using cement blocks manufactured on site by Eugene Raub.
Born to Mr & Mrs Ed Kiser, a girl, March 29th.
Yesterday was moving day. Scott Sage moved to the Basnett farm north of town, the Plant family moved into the Sage’s house, F G Rollings moved to the farm, and NO Swanson moved into the house vacated by Rollings.
April 7 1933
Mr & Mrs Eugene McCain are the parents of an 8 ½ pound boy born Wednesday evening.
Pendleton Wells, better known as Pete or Bud, died Wednesday and was buried from Hall church.
Mr & Mrs Casper Smiths toddler was injured in an accident. She was injured when she fell carrying a pair of scissors last Saturday.
Whos who in Delphos high School spotlights Verne Eberly. He is in band, orchestra and glee club. He plans to take up chemical engineering.
April 3 1958
John Nace and the FFA boys erected street signs and hauled trash for Delphos residents.
CL Cain is adding more grain bins erected.
Kids photos: Marilyn Marler, 8; Victoria Lee ,3, and Daniel Wayne, 2, Montague; Glenda Sue, 9, Joe Leon, 7, Ardella, 5, and Steven ,4, Christ; Ann Elizabeth (microfilm not readable) Yowell; Kip Curtis Huffman, 2; Renda Renae Steinbrock, 1; Denise Shaffer, 4; Larry Lewis Haas, 13 months; Ronald Ray, 2, ? (film bad).
Class of ’23 plan 35th reunion.
April 7 1983
Lamoine Baldock’s tractor was stripped.
Lloyd F Liby funeral here Saturday. Feb 24 1916 – March 31 1983,
Frank D Comfort, Minneapolis, was buried at Bennington.
Mr & Mrs Lawrence Nightingale (photo) celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She is Virginia Blondefield.
Yolonda Gehrke celebrated her birthday March 30. Grandma and Grandpa Gehrke and Grandma Marie Fleshman were present.
A Community shower is being held for Trina Henderson who will marry Loren Gawith.
Virginia Righter celebrated her birthday April 1st. Mr & Mrs Carroll Righter were guests of Mrs Dana Hauck and Michelle at Show Biz in Salina.