Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 164, Decatur, Adams County, 13 July 1920 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Volume XVIII. Number 164.

TAX LEGISLATION WILL CAUSE A FIGHT

STREETS AND BUILDINGS TO BE GALA DECORATED A DECORATOR WILL BE EMPLOTED TO DECORATE STREET CROSSINGS AND BUSINESS HOUSES FOR OLD HOME WEEK—BADGES FOR VISITORS,

An enthusiastic meeting, bubbling over with genuine ’Ohl Home Wee!; Spirit" was held last evening at the city hall by members of the general committee and i lans made for the hi week. Dan M. Niblick, chairman presided and reports were hoard front the various committees. To Employ Decorator. Cal E. Peterson, chairman of the decorating committee. submitted prices for decorating street crossings to the committee and it was unatii mously agreed that a decorator from the Home Decorating company ci Chicago be employed to look after this j work. It was proposed that the cross ings at Second ami Marshall. Second i and Monroe. Second and Madison. Lin j erty Way. Second and Jackson and T the Five Points and also on Third ( street at Madison and Monroe streets | i 1 be decorated during the week. Mr Peterson estimated that the cost ol decorating would cost only about $150.00. The committee heartily favored the idea of decorating the business Mouses and Mr. Peterson telegraphed this morning to the Home Dcorating company to send their representative he o as soon as possible so eontraets could be made with the local business men for decorating of the stores. 1 his dee- ' orater will furnish the flags and bunting and place the decorations in front of the buildings at very r»aso*>iable cost, the prices ranging from fivto fifteen dollars. Beautiful decoraLions can be secured for a small sum and it is hoped that every businc - man will see that his store is deco rated for the big week. Each busines house of course will be expected to pay for their own decorations. Taisame plan was used during the Old Heme Week in 1912 and you'll remember the old town looked "dressed up." To Buy Badges. Chairman Dan Niblick was authorized to go ahead with the buying of tlie Old Home Week badges. He will order four thousand badges- fifteen hundred of which will be given to the Old Home Comers and the twentv- i" hundred sold to local people. The | Home Comers badges will be prmiod, on white ribbon and will read M ■ come. Decatur’s Second Home < on '‘" Week. August 9th to 11. badges for the local people wtll sei for twenty-five cents each and wt■ be pri nted on hlue ribbon, same lettering, however. A bang —ee win be seiected for oppose of selling these badges tc tur people. Os course you’ll wan one ilir . one d “J to look aftc r lick was also instruct > the printing of one hundred an 1 hft> . badges for membtrs of the g ception committee. Register at Library James I- Koeber. < hairman of recention committee, announced tha he would have the boo b and reception room in room n ... athrnrv the same pta<e XCi TS He «... one or two or three J™ the purpose of seeing tl ■ Comer registers anl ge s a . < his name printed on it. - rivP . in the city they are takem to the registering bootl ‘ th rp( , ppti on Ml , Kocher will I committee outside churches and fraternities and overlooked von are "’ q ?of one an d point yourself a comm pnter tained see that our guests are — •* (Continued on page six)

ALLIGATORS HAVE ARRIVED Cherry Boy Fountain Being Erected at Bellmont Park and the Basin WILL BE THE HOME Os Sixteen Alligators — Four Yearlings and Dozen Babies Call it Home Those of you who have not visited tlie Bellmont park in the last fewweeks will not know the place when you see it, as Jt is being rapidly transformed into one of the most beautiful places in northern Indiana, and wiil be a lasting beauty spot where the people of Decatur and vicinity will be permitted to enjoy themselves during the future years. Mr. Reppert and his assistants are working hard to get the park in shape for the entertainment of thousands of people during the coining fair and old home week celebration, August 10 to 14. and while there is much they will not get accomplished by that time, they expect to keep right on with the* work of beautifying the park until j it is one of the finest parks in tlie state. Workmen are now engaged in reerecting tlie cherry boy fountain which stood for years at the court house corner, the basin for which will be much larger, and is made deep enough for the accommodation of sixteen alligators which arrived yesterday. and will from this time on make their home in Bellmont park. There are four yearling “gators" in the lot and an ever dozen baby alligators. Plans are also being made to seettrother animals and pets that will add to the value of Bellmont park, and when Mr. Reppert’s plans are worked out the people of Decatur and Adams countv will be surprised at what lie has accomplished. There are now three buffaloes and one deer tn an enclosure in the park, and these have already been viewed by hun- . dreds of people The fountain will soon be completed and the alligators turned loose in the waters on the big basin. Watch Bell mont park become an ideal place in which to spend a few liesure hours. demand truce ... (United Press Service) London. July 13.-(Special to Daily Democrat) -A resolution demanding an immediate truce between the warring section in Ireland and withdrawal of the British army was adopted at a 1 1 special session meeting of the trades .inion representing thousands of Brit>h workers at Centra. Hall, West Minster today. The resolution proposed a ballot on ’'a general strike unless troops are with--1 drawn front Ireland. _____ > ' WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP .j WA FARMERS’ MEETING i; . The Washington township farmers 3 1 association will meet Thursday even- ’ ing at seven-thirty o’clock at th. Reneker school house near Monroe. ’I Everv farmer of Washington town--1 chip is requested to be present. ( 01. Fred Reppert will give a talk on farmers organization work in other sec ’ tions of the country and will also discuss the fair with the farmers.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, July 13, 1920.

DESTROVERS TO PERU

STARTS BUS LINE — Wash Burrell, Employed Fifteen Years as Driver I for L. A. Holthouse WILL ENTER BUSINESS Is One of the Best Known Men Among Traveling Public in Indiana Wash Burrell, known by every traveling man in the state, having hauled most of them from the railroad stations to the hotels of Decatur, during the past fifteen years, has decided to enter the bus and transfer | business for himself, and is already on the job. having resigned his place [ with the Fireproof Garage last week. Mr. Burrell began driving a bus for i the Fashion Stables owned by L. A. i Holthouse, fifteen years ago, and has . since been in his employ, continuing , as driver when the livery barn was > i transformed into a modern garage a' i few years ago. He has been a most I faithful employe, and has become! I known to every man. woman and I child in Decatur, and the traveling i public as well, and it is conceded by every one that he will make a success of his new venture. Mr. Burrell's telephone number is 37. and he requests any one desiring a bus. or wanting transfer work done to call him. He will answer all calls promptly. The Blue -♦'reek Otl and Gas company has commenced to drill the fourth well on their lease. Weil number four is on the Theodore Baber farm. —Berne Witness. DIED AT LIMA Mrs. .John Ritter, Former Resident of This City, Passed Away Monday BODY BROUGHT HERE Wednesday for Interment —Had Been 111 of Tuberculosis and Cancer Word was received here this morning by Mrs. Jacob Hess of the death of her mother, Mrs. John Ritter, which occurred Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at her home in Lima. Ohio, following an illness from tuberculosis and cancer. Mrs. Ritter had been able to be up and about the house until a week ago last Sunday, when she took to her bed and the daughter was called front this city to her bedside. Mrs. Hess remained a few days and came back to her home here, it being the belief of the members of the family | and physician that the end would not come for some time. Her condition grew worse, how-. ever, and she passed away Monday afternoon. Her first husband died several years ago, and she re-married the second husband, John Ritter, survives. Besides the daughter, Mrs. Hess, a son and step-son. John, of' Lima. Ohio, and Adam, of Kentucky, survive. Mrs. Ritter was born in Decatur February 21, 1867. making her age fifty-three years, last February 21. She resided here all her life until ten years ago when the family moved to Lima. The remains will be brought here Wednesday afternoon and taken to the Decatur cemetery tor interment. The casket will be opened at tlie cemetery that friends may view the remains. CONFER WITH PRESIDENT Columbus, Ohio, July 13.—(Special . to Daily Democrat)—Governor Cox announced today tliat he will confer witli President Wilson at the white house next Sunday at 10:30 a. m. Franklin D. Roosevqelt, candidate for the vice presidency, also will confer with the president.

FOR PROTECTION OF AMERICANS In Case the Revolutionary Forces Attack Chinese Capital—A Safeguard GOVERNMENT FALLS Bolivian Republic Overthrown—Russian Bolsheviks Accept Armistice (United Press Service) Washington, .Inly 13 (Special to Daily Democrat)—l . S. Battleship Huron and three destroyers have gone to Paku. nearest seaport to Pekin, to oiler protection to Americans in case of tin attack on the Chinese capital, the navy department announced today. Pekin may be menaced by possible factional lighting between Chinjese revolutionary forces. San I'iego. Chile, July 13 (Special to Daily Democrat) — The Bolivian government has been overthrown by revolutionists and the republican leader Saavedra has assumed the provincial presidency of the republic. according to a dispatch from La Paz the capital whet - ' the government military forces joined the revolutionists. Spa. Belgium. July 13 (Special to Daily Democrat)—Premier Lloyd George has received a message from Russian Bolshevik officials accepting the proposals of the allies for an armistice between the Poles and the bolsheviki. it was learned authoritatively today. Spa Belgium, July 13. —(Special t Daily Democrat) The German deh gation here today had under consideration a new allied threat of occupation, this time in relation to coal deliveries. Premier Lloyd George informed the German foreign minister, Gerr Sim ons that two mUlion tons of coal monthly was the minimum acceptable to the entente and asked that he German delegation submit its reply to day. WERE MARRIED IN COLUMBUS Robert H. Peterson and Miss Dorothy Jeffries Married a Week Ago — SURPRISE TO FRIENDS Groom Resigned Commission in Army and Will Enter Newspaper Work Greatly surprised were the triends of Robert H. Peterson, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Peterson .today, to learn of ills marriage, which or curred a week ago today, July 6. to Miss Dorothy Jeffries, of Columbus. , Ohio, the marriage being solemnize ! • j at the home of the bride by the army ■, chaplain of the Columbus barracks. Lieut. Bookman was best man and a girl chum of Miss Jefferies was bridesmaid. Robert was here last week for a ! visit with his parents, following his 1 resignation as a lieutenant in the array, and a few friends were at that time advised of the wedding, but no public announcement was made. The first of the month Mrs. Peter ' son and daughter, Lois, went to ( olunibus to visit with the son and broth 1 er. and tb meet Miss Jeffries, it being the understanding when they left a 1 week ago Friday that the marr age 3 would not take place for three or four ■ i —— — (Continued on page two)

A FINE CHANCE Root Township Home Economics Club Will Send a Representative to ECONOMIC SCHOOL ; Conducted at State Fair— All Expenses Will be Paid by the Club The members of tlie Root Town-1 , ship Home Economics club are making an effort to secure an Adams coun-1 • ty young lady during the week of the i , state fair at Indianapolis, and the) | • request us to print the following I , notice: ■' "Any girl under twenty-five years of l age. and living in Adams county and ■ desiring to attend the Girls' Home • Economics School to lie conducted a’ i 1 the state fair grounds during the state ’ fair week, should send in her application not later than Friday. July 16.. All expenses of tlie representative I will be paid by the Root Township Home Economics club. Send application to Mrs. Alma Hill. Decatur, Ind., ' R. R. 7.” It will be well worth the time and attention of any girl or young worn an to investigate the offer of the ’ Root township ladies. This school 1 will be conducted during the state fair ‘ by thoroughly competent instructors. • and will be of great benefit to the lady who will represent tills county. As il lexpenses are to be paid by the ll< township Udies. ami the lessons ’ learned w*U be invaluable in the j ! veats to come, Mrs. Hill should h- ’ flooded witli application to represent! this, the best county in' the state, j l ’ FRIENDS INVITED The Invitation by Decatur Methodists Includes Their Friends Also THE FORMER PASTORS Will Attend Picnic Thursday — City Band Leads Picnickers at 12:30 Come with a whoop Come at the call Come with a good will Come one and all. This invitation the Methodist Sun day school of this city extends to tlie old and the young, to the Methodists and to the friends of the Methodists to unite with them in enjoying a good wholesome old fashioned picnic. The picnic will be held next ThursI day afternoon. All will meet at the church promptly at 12:30 and accompanied by the Decatur City Band will j proceed to Bellmont Park where tlie tun will start. The program includes a ball game between the old men and men not so ' old. fat men and some not so fat. Carl Groves, athletic instructor of . the high school, lias arranged for a . j number of athletic contests and J there will he something for all to take part in and enjoy. I One large table will be arranged where all will put their lunches and at 5:30 all will enjoy the picnic supper as one big family. i Rev. John C. White and family of I Garret, Rev. D. T. Stephenson and ' family and Rev. Eddie Thomas, of “ Muncie, will be there to enjoy the day and meet old friends. If yon like fun and lots of it, get | ’ your lunch ready and join the crowd. Remember the date is next Thursday afternoon, July 15th, and the place is Bellmont Park. ‘Nuf said! 4. + + + + + + + + + -»+ + + ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST + ’*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ + + ♦♦ + * ? J, Probably showers 'tonight and Wednesday.

GOODRICH’S BILLS ARE PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLY HORIZONTAL TAX INCREASE MEASURE IS CENTER OF INTEREST - MANY OPPOSE IT - APPROPRIATION BILL IS INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE. .

WILL DOUBLE | WORKING FORCF — General Electric Companj Will Have Force of One Hundred and Thirty BY NEXT MONDAY ! — Several Houses are Neede< to Take Care of Those Being Transferred The plant of the General Electrh company in this city is taking on th< activity of a great institution, and by this time next week will have provet itself to be one of the best industria plants of northern Indiana. Yesterday the company put on a number of people, and they now hav< , about sixty-five persons employed I Next Monday they expect to add ; ! least sixty-five more, and the produc tion from this time on will inercas from day to day and week to wee’ accordingly as the laborers learn t handle the work assigned to them. Several from the Fort Wayne plan were transferred this week, and morwill come next week, most of thes' being former Decatur people win had gone to Fort Wayne to worl These arc to be used in the main a instructors for the employes secured here, but there will also he a few experienced men and women in th list who can help get the production moving that the plant can make th right kind of a showing from tli» start. But the management wants i understood that Decatur people wil be employed just as fast as they ca ba used. More houses are wanted at thi. time that the employes brought her< may be properly taken care of. Two or three modern homes are wanted at once, and several semi-modern houses can also be used. If you have a house that is for rent, or if you know of one that can be secured in the immediate future, telephone the fact to the employment department of tlie General Electric company a' tlie plant, and it will be greatly appreciated. With the General Electric plant taking on a big force at this time, and the Decatur Castings company employing an equal number of people. the industrial life of Decatur will take on a new impetus. Now. • everybody boost for Decatur, and soon we will have all other cities round about us outclassed. " PETITION IS GRANTED The petition of tlie Citizens Telephone company of this city to increase its capital stock from $50,000 to $125.- j 000 has been granted by the public service commission of Indiana. The commission also notified the company that a fee of $112.50 must lie paid to tlie treasurer of state before the is suing or selling of the stock. MARRIED AT PARSONAGE Albert Beery, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beery, of the south part of the city, and Miss Marvel Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Mills of Monroe, were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. 'I Charles Tinkham. The groom was a ■' soldier in the world war. leaving this | city with Company A. and for the I past several years has been employj ed at the various garages of the city

Price Three Cents

Indianapolis, July 13—(Special to 7aily Democrat) —Starting into its scend day the special session of the In liana legislature today had before it 4 few of the measures recommended iy Governor James Goodrich in his nesrage including the bill legalizing be horizontal increases in property aluations. That the tax legalizing bill would e the center of a big fight not drawn dong party lines seemed certain tolay. Talk among the legislators was nclined to reveal the view that this Measure is the most important one jefore the general assembly, relegatng to the back ground the appropriation bill for which the special session was called. Most of the opposition to the legalizing act comes from senators and epresentatives having a farmer contituency. The farmers generally vere opposed to the horizontal InTease order by the tax board and 'hey are now working hard to pre;ent the legislature from making hem legal following the supreme curt's ruling knocking them out. Majority members of the two :odies caucussing last night failed to ame the number of days the session hould continue. According to Sentor Chas. Signs, caucus chairman, he idea among the senators was to lean up the business and get back lome while there was a general inlination among the members of the louse to tarry awhile and consider everything placed before them. When the house went into session his afternoon it received the bill apiropriatlng money for state instituions and voted to consider the measure in a session as the committee of he whole tomorrow. The bill will >e taken up section by section and ■ill receive final action under suselision of the rules. This is the measure for which the ■gislature was convened in special ession. It will receive the attention f the entire house until it is dispos'd of in that body according to the oresput plans. A political battle was precipitated tn the senate at the morning session when Senator Elsner, minority leader. introduced the bill asking for a statement showing how. when and where the money appropriated for tate institutions at the last general assembly was spent. TO HOLD CONFERENCE (United Press Service) Washington. July 13. (Special to Daily Democrat) Representatives of two hundred and eleven bituminous joal mine operators will meet railroad executives tomorrow in New ,York and propose a plan tc relieve the iiial shortage, it was announced here today Tlie conference, which was arranged by Daniel Willard, president |of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, i ind Wentz, will be in the office of the \merican Railway association. INJUNCTION DENIED (United Press Service) Washington. July 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The supreme court today denied an injunction to restrain Secretary of State Colby from . issuing a proclamation on the ratifl- > cation of the suffrage amendment. • Without this the suffrage amendment , could not operate. Charles Fairt child, secretary of the treasury in the . Cleveland administration, asked for i the Injunction in behalf of the Amers lean constitutional league, arguing e that the. suffrage amendment was unt- constitutional and that it had been improperly ratified in several states.