Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 32.

THE TAX LEVIES TO BE INCREASED To Provide Funds for the Government Departments and State Institutions ■ the primary law May Yet be Changed—Republican State Organization Getting Behind Bill Indianapolis, Feb. 7. —Taxation, finance, and legislative and congressional reapportionment of the state are expected to occupy the attention of the general assembly during this week. Consideration of measures relating to these subjects will be pushed by leading lights of the legislature so that the decks may be cleared of important matters before the closing hours of the session. Thus far, there has been proscrastination and the leaders want the spirit of industry to continue so as to avoid a last minute jam, which at the past sessions, had resulted in the appointment of steering committees and the passage of several bills by one vote.

As the legislature reconvened today, following the week-end adjournment, less than half the session remained in which to accomplish several important tasks, the senate was to meet at 2 o’clock and the house of represents tives at ten o’clock. Probably the most important bills still pending related to taxation and finance. There was little doubt among the lawmakers that some tax levies would be increased, with all the state institutions and government departments demanding more money. The educational levies will be boosted according to present indications and the levy for the state highway commission may be increased over the amount allowed by the state board of tax commissioners when the valuations of property were almost tripled. The regular appropriation bill carrying more than $5,800,000 has passed both houses and is now in a conference committee where senators and representatives are trying to iron out the difficulties over senate amendments to the bill. Neither body ap peared willing today to make many concessions. The specific appropria-

tion measure providing more than $2,000,000 to pay bills already incur ; red by the state government an.l state ;' institutions has not yet been intro-! duced, but members of the ways and means committee of the house report-j 1 ed they were putting the finishing touches to this measure. The appro-I priations were among the last bills re | ceiving consideration at the 1919 and previous sessions, but the legislative, visiting committee rushed its recommendations into the form of a bill for consideration by the assembly. One question perplexing the legislators was what to do about the state tax levies in view of the uncertainly surrounding the possible valuation of j property in the state. If the legisla-, ture does not change the old levies prevailing before the state tax board reduces them proportionately to an in-I crease in valuations, a law may be en acted authorizing the tax board to exercise the same power it has for the last two years. Some members of the . legislature have also proposed that the appropriations be specified and rhe, tax board be authorized to fix levies which would meet these appropriations. Some pending legislation for changes in the tax laws is being held up until an agreement is reached on the whole question. The problem of reapportioning the state to reduce Indiana's representation in congress to twelve instead of thirteen probably ranks next to those of taxation and finance. Both this and the legislative reapportionment of the state will be the center of political squabbles and will be the occasioning for airing of political differences. The fight over the primary law is by no means dead. It is understood the republican state organization is planning to get behind a bill introduced by Representative Willis of DeKalb county which would repeal the primary election system. 4000 + +******* ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST + ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦+♦ Rain or snow and colder tonight, Tuesday cloudy, colder in south portion.

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ASSISTING HER HUSBAND Mrs. Martin Jaberg was assisting ii her husband, County Auditor Martin Jaberg at his office today and was busy writing out county orders. Mrs. | Jaberg was operated upon sometime * ago but is enjoying good health now. INDUSTRIAL MEETING. ■ The Industrial Association will meet at 7:30 this evening at the library. Several Important matters are to be ' Itaken ap. Yon are invit..<i to attend A GOOD MEETING - — f Community Meeting at the Kohr School in Union Township Was Success PAPER BY MRS. CLEM Next Meeting February 15 at Same Place—A Program is Being Arranged The third community meeting of Union township was held at the Kohr school house Wednesday evening, February 2. 1921. There was a large attendance. Music by the Lehrman orchestra. slides on poultry by County Agent Busche and short talks by J. D. Nidlinger and Mary Miller Clem were enjoyed by all. The following officers were elected: President. C. S. Mumnia; Vice President. Melvin Clem; Secretary. Xariffa Barkley. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening. February 15, at the Kohr school house. The program will be arranged by County Agent Busche and County Superintendent E. S. Christen, and will include lantern slides on community work. Everybody invited. The following paper was read by Mrs. Clem at the community meeting February 2. Vitalized Agriculture.

The biggest idea in education since Horace Mann, and which fs destined to vitalize our entire educational system, was launched in Indiana a short time ago. Prof. Holden was the originator of this great idea in 191-3. Since its beginning short courses have been held attended by county superintendents and a selected group of teachers to receive the instruction. Prof. Holden was finally persauded to use Harrison county as a model for Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. So the teachers of that county learned fiirect-

i ly from Prof. Holden and his crew of experts how to teach vitalized agricul- ' ture in their schools. The work of the institute was carried on in an unus.ual way. Each teacher, studying a ’certain phase of the subject and then gave a report which showed how the 'Rotation Plan could be used to teach the boys and girls of any community how to deal with the problems of ' every-day living — their work — their homes —their play—their health their relations to one another. This plan showed that it vitalized not only agriculture, but all other branches of learning. The -central thought" is ; that “we must teach real things and ' rotate the subjects’’. He begins with I the child where he is and when he is there, interesting him in growing j things the first year, making things the 'second year. living things the third year and soil building the fourth year. He teacher boys and girls, not subjects. He says the teacher who thinks (children, is a great teacher. A far I better teacher than the one who thinks ‘words, books, subjects and examinations. He uses the community as a laboratory, people as teachers, and books as tools, and translates teaching into living, knowing into doing and beliefs into actions. In the states where vitalized agriculture has been tried the percentage of school child) en i leaving school after the fourth year has been lessened and the boys and ' girls find farm work glorified and do not desire to leave their rural homes , for the over-crowded city. It tends to preserve a balance between the coun ; try and the town. Vitalized agriculture is so prime importance to America in this day of deserted farms and congested cities. Until this time we * have had too much commercialism taught in our schools, especially in the city, which is all right for the city boys; but for the country boy it works hardships. We are educating him i, I away from home and his surroundU ings. Instead of learning about soil, , rotation and things that are of vital interest to him he takes studies that will prepare for a position in the city. ’ If we can give the boys a. good fo»n(Continued on page two)

IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Fourteen Hundred and Twenty-four People in Sunday School Service COLLECTION OF $195.03 Evangelical Sunday School Had the Best Collection, Considering Attendance There were one thousand, four huni dred ami twenty-four Decatur people in attendance at Sunday school yesterday, according to figures submitted by the various Sunday school officials to this paper this morning. The Methodist school had the largest attendance and collection, being the largest school, but the Evangelical school had the best collection, considering the attendance, the average being a little more than thirteen cents per capita. The figures submitted are: Attd. Coll. Church of God 45 $2.00 Baptist 92 7.82 Reformed 148 12.50 Methodist 451 123.04 Presbyterian 140 7,50 United Brethren 282 12.02 Evangelical 191 25.05 Christian 75 5.10 For several Sundays past, several of the schools have shown an increased attendance, and one of them have greatly increased their attendance and collections over a year ago. It is a good report for Decatur churches. A HANDSOME CALENDAR. We are in receipt of about the handsomest calendar we have ever seen from D. D. Wertzberger, rig builder, Tulsa, Okla. Mr. Wertzberger has made good in the southwest and is recognized as one of the big men in his line in the oil territories of the southwest, including Kansas. Oklahoma and Texas fields.

SUSPENDS ORDER The Butter Makers Protest Against Ruling Concerning Neutralized Cream TAX ON THE PRODUCT Attorney-General Palmer’s Ruling Caused a Conference and Many Hearings A Washington dispatch to yesterday's Indianapolis Nows, gives the following statement concerning a recent ruling of Attorney General Palmer, which will be of interest of local creamery men: Washington, Feb. 5. —A storm of protest is coming out of the middle west from the manufacturers of “gathered cream’ butter, over the decision of Attorney-General Palmer covering the status of neutralized butter under the adultered butter laws, announced several days ago by the bureau of internal revenue. Practically all the leading central-1 izers and many of the smaller “gathered cream” plants have had representatives in Washington to obtain hearings with the propert authorities in order to get the ruling modified, withdrawn or its enforcement postponed indefinitely. During the first half of the week conferences were held almost every day, and several briefs were submitted to Commissioner of Internal Revenue Williams. Attorney-General Palmer and Secretary of Agriculture Meredith. As a result a suspension of fifteen days has been granted by the treasury department in order that the subject may be further discussed and considered. Among many butter dealers and manufacturers there is said to be some confusion in regard to the Internal revenue bureau's ’attitude toward butter made from sour but clean flavored neutralized cream. According to the original announcement made by the bureau Mr. Palmer’s decision was interpreted as meaning that all butter from neutralized cream is to be made taxable at the rate of 10 cents a pound, it was said, but the treasury department notice to collectors of internal revenue does not so state. The notice appears to make the decision apply only to butter made from "decomposed or rancid neutralized cream,” or from ‘“cream which is high in acid and has a bad odor” if neutralized.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, February 7, 1921.

TO ATTEND STYLE SHOW. ' D. M. Niblick of the Niblick & Co. Dry Goods store, accompanied by Mrs. Niblick left tills morning for Chicago, where they will attend the nanual spring style show. The Chicago manufacturers are holding a big show at the Armory while the Cleveland manufacturers are holding their show at the Morrison hotel. Mr. Nib lick will also do spring buying tor the Niblick store and stated that the spring opening at the store would be held shortly. They will be gone several days. JUDGE’S SALARY BILL IS KILLED House Fails to Pass Bill Which Would Have Increased Their Salaries VOTE WAS 52 TO 38 Boxing Bill Passes on the Third Reading — Two Other Bills Are Up (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb, 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The fifth attempt in as many sessions of the legislature to increase the salaries of the judges of the supreme and appellate court failed in the house of representatives today. The bill was introduced by Representative Newman, of Indianapolis, and provided theft the salaries of the judges be boosted from 36,500 to $7,500. Representative Harlan of Warsaw led the attack on the bill by moving that the enacting clause be stricken out. The Harlan motion carried 52 to 38, Representative Givan of Indianapolis filing a motion to reconsider the action by which the bill met its death. The bill to legalize fifteen round j boxing bouts in Indiana passed to I third reading after an unsuccessful ! effort had been made to strike out | the enacting clause. An amendment was attached lowering the salary of a commission created in the bill to supervise boxing from $1,500 to SI,OOO. The bill to increase the salaries of county prosecutors was recommended for passage by a house committee. It was understood that the senate committee on agriculture was prepared to report favorably the measure providing that the stock yards shall be placed under control of the public service commission when the upper legislative committee convened this afternoon. KIWANIS MEETS TUESDAY Members of the Kiwanis club will meet Tuesday evening in tile library building on Third street. Local men only will be present and discuss plans. Be on hand and do your part. A Smoker will also be enjoyed. The meeting starts at 7:30 o’clock.

INTEREST GREAT Evangelistic Services at the Methodist Church Are Largely Attended MANY TURNED AWAY Sermon of Rev. Thomas Sunday Evening Was One of Best Heard in City The evangelistic services at the Methodist church Sunday started off with a great deal of interest manifested by the pastor, congregation, ami others working for the success of the service. The church was filled at each service, and the Rev. Eddie Thomas, who will conduct the service the next three weeks, preached two excellent sermons, the music was fine, and a Christian spirit was shown in every person in attendance, and the evangelist feels that the great good will result in the effort here. Rev. Thomas spoke Sunday evening on the subject, “The Fool Has Said in His Heart There Is No God.” Many good points were given in the discussion, and the sermon was an excellent one. Services will be held each evening this week, and the public is cordially invited to attend.

NEW TERM OPENS February Term of Adams Circuit Court Starts Today—Big Grist Ahead RECORDS WERE MADE In Number of Cases—Term Promises to be an Exceedingly Busy One NEW TERM OPENS The February term of the Adams circuit court opened today and there was an unusual activity among attorneys and court officials. The following entries were noted on the court docket: State of Indiana vs. Jeff Jones, selling intoxicating liquor, appearance by Smith — Parrish for defend-1 ant. Van Wert National Bank vs. Flor- 1 ence Keller, executrix of tile estate lof Elizabeth Willey deceased, claim. Appearance by Dore B. Erwin for deI fendant. Farmers & Merchants State bank of Willshire, vs. Florence Keller, executor of tile estate of Elizabeth Willey, deceased, claim. Appearance by Dore B. Erwin for defendant. Frank Roop vs. Charles Roop and Harley Roop, account. Cause dismissed and costs paid. Jennie Moser vs. Peter Moser, divorce. Application for allowance filed by plaintiff. Appearance by F. M. Cotterell for defendant. Rule to answer. Berne Grain & Hay Co., vs. Samuel D. Brown, account. Dismissed and costs paid. Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co., vs. United Disposal and Recovery Co., to foreclose mortgage. Proof of publi cation of notice to non-residnets and notice to non-residents filed. Default of defendant. Cause submitted and evidence heard. Judgment that plaintiff recover from defentant in demand (Continued on page three)

MAGAZINE CLUB Held a Reunion Saturday Evening in Celebration of the Birthday OF MRS. P. B. THOMAS Six O’clock Dinner Was Served and the Evening Was Delightful One Members of the old Magazine dub which a score of years ago held regular meetings and most delightful ones, enjoyed a reunion Saturday evening when a surprise was perpetrated upon Mrs. P. B. Thomas, the occasion being in honor of her birthday. Mrs. DeVilbiss and Mrs. D. W. Sprang did the planning and the success of the event is the best proof that they did their work well. The guests arrived at the home at about 5:30 Saturday evening, with baskets filled with delicious things to eat and at G o’clock a dinner was served. Following an evening of happy talking over old times, singing and just a good old-fashioned time, like the Magazine club enjoyed for several years. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames D. W. Sprang. .1. W. Vail. J. T. Merryman, C. A. Dugan. A. R. Bell. J. C. Patterson. D. W. Beery. C. D. Lewton, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Tinkham and daughter Ruth, Mrs. DeVilbiss, Mrs. Hooper, Mr. Eph Vail and Mr. C. J. Lutz. q. + + + 4-4-4- + + 4-4-4-4-44-4- * WAS A BANNER DAY 44- -«■ 4 Saturday, February sth, was a 4 4 banner day at the Decatur Pub- 4 4> iic Library, Miss Moses, the 4* 4* librarian, giving out 202 books. 4 4* of which 117 were for adults 4 4« and 85 to juvenile readers. The 4 4 library is one of the best pat- 4* 4 ronized places in the city and 4 4 every day scores of people take 44* advantage of the new period!- 4 4 cals that arrive, there and make 4 4- use of the splendid reference 4" 4 books on the shelves. An hour 44- spent in reading good books is 4 4 an hour well spent and it is 4 4* useless to say that Decatur and 4 4 Adams county people enjoy and 4 4 appreciate the advantages of 4 4 the public library. 4 4444444444444444 Sacramento, Cal., has suffered severely, twice from fire and twice from floods.

j AUTOS CRASH TOGETHER. ’ When Rowe Wynn was driving south on Second street Sunday evening about 5 o’clock, a man named ' Kohrta was coming east on Adams street. They mot at the five points corner. Wynn’s car was slightly ahead and the Kohrta car hit the 11 rear right wheel, knocking it several i feet and mashing the wheel and dam- ■ aging the fender. The Kohrts car 1 j was also slightly damaged. Mrs. ■ Wynn and two children were in the rear seat of their car and Mr. Wynn I was driving. They escaped uninjured. MR. MUSSER ILL T Former Adams County Man Who Became Chief .Jus- | tice of Supreme Court OF A WESTERN STATE Suffers Stroke of Paralysis —L. O. Adler Sends Clipping to Mr. Tyndall — George W. Musser, former chief justice of the state supreme court, federal strike mediator and prominent Mason, suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home, 2244 Eudora street, a few days ago. His condition is not serious, accord- i ing to members of his family, and he ■ may be able to resume his law practice soon. "Tile stroke was but a slight one," said Mrs. Musser Saturday. “It resulted in a temporary paralysis of the left side, but in no way impaired his faculties. Judge Musser was justice of the | Colorado supreme court from 1909 until 1915. He was mediator with the late Verner Z. Reed in the Leadville strike situation, and was named in a i similar capacity b ythe government in ; the Arizona copper strikes, the Denver

fc Rio Grande shopmen's strike in, 1917. and the Denver foundry and machine workers strike in 1918. He was grand master of Coloradq Masons in 1909 and 1910. —Denevr Post. The above was sent to J. \V. Tyndall by our old friend, L. O. Adler, former cashier of the Preble bank. Judge Musser was born and reared in his county, taught school at Linn Grove and left here some thirty years ago. He became a leading attorney of Colorado, served as circuit and superior judge at Colorado Springs and then became chief justice of the supreme court. Mr. Adler says his health is improving and lie is pleased that the went to Colorado when he did. MT. LASSEN SHOOTING (United Press Service) Redding, Cal.. Feb. 7—(Special Io Daily Democrat) Ml. Lassen. California's live volcano. was in eruption today for lite second time in twenty-four hours. The eruption started at (i a- m. and lasted about two; hours. While not violent the mountain gave a pretty display as (he smoke and llame played; against the sunrise. The volcano was active for a short time yesterday. FOR MORE HOSPITALS (United Press Service) Washingion. Feb. 7 (Special to Daily Democrat) The house today passed the bill providing additional hospital facilities for shell shocked and tuberculosis war veterans. The vote was 239 to 0. The measure authorizes the; secretary of the treasury to construct new hospitals at a; cost of $13,000,000. POWER WAS OFF TODAY Superintendent Martin Mlyott of the Decatur light and power plant and his force of assistants were having their trouble at the plant today. The fires under one of the big boilers was drawn in order to give workmen the opportunity to erect the new smoke; stack, replacing the one that was blown over in a storm last fall. The load was too heavy for the other boiler and the power had to be shut off | a couple of hours. It was one o'clock when the “juice” was turned on again. The Daily Democrat was idle for several hours this morning on account of the shut-down at the water works plant. If the paper is lute you’ll know the reason.

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CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING I ■ Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Gillig Were Married Fifty Years Ago Today CHILDREN ALL HERE Were Remarried in Happy Ceremony This Morning —Dinner and Reception Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Gillig. one of the most estimable couples in Adams I county, today celebrated their golden I wedding anniversary, ami all their I children, together with their famI ilies were home today to help them celebrate the event. The day’s program started this ’ morning with the solemn high mass at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, ' which was celebrated at 8 o'clock. : Mr. anil Mrs. Gillig were re-married .by the Rev. Father Seimetz, Fathers Peters of this city and Dapp of Fort Wayne, assisting in the service. Miss Cecelia Gillig, youngest daughter and Mr. Leo Gillig, youngest son. were bridesmaid and groomsman, respectively, and Harold and Paul Gillig, grandsons, acted in the capacity of ushers Sister Odelia playing the I wedding march. The service was most Impressive and following the church ceremony the party went to the K. of C. hall, where th.- remainder of the day and evening will be spent. Mrs. Gillig before her marriage was Miss Mary Appleman, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Appleman and was born in Seneca county. Ohio. Mr. Gillig is a son of Martin and Frances Gillig and was born in Butler county, Pa. His family later moved to Seneca county, Ohio and lived as neighbors to the Appleman family, and it was here that the courtship sprang up which culminated in the happy marriage of the two young people, the wedding being performed in the St.

1 Patrick’s church, near Bascom. 0., February 7, 1871. ami memories of the happy event were carried back most vividly in the events of today. The couple moved to this county in 1882, and have lived here since. Ten children were born to them, two of whom passed to the great beyond while still very young. Those living and present today, with their families are: William, of Chicago; Robert, of Tiflin, <).; Emma Gast, Celina O.; Harmon, of Decatur, and Frank also of Decatur, and Misses Agnes and Cecelia, of Cincinnati, and Leo of Decatur. Those from out of the city present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Gillig, Otto and Ralph Gillig, Mr. and Mrs. .John Gillig, Mrs. Rosa Schumni. Mrs. John Lagerman. all of Tiffin. ().; Martin Gillig and son. Joe. of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Peter P. Gillig. New Castle, Pa.; Tony and Otto Brickner, Bascon, O.; Aloys Klosterman, Sidney O. A most enjoyable time was spent socially until the noon hour when a big dinner was served, a roast pig and a large wedding cake being features ; of tlie dinner, to which all did ample justice. During the afternoon a pro--1 gram was given at the K. of C. hall, , which the following toast and bit of history was read by the son, Harmon of this city: Let us drink to the health of the bride; Let us drink to tli-e health of the groom; Let us drink to the priest who tied the knot; And to every guest in the room. To Our Parents Fifty years ago today in a humble little frame church, and probably in a very humble way, at Bascom, Ohio, I without any glare or pomp, our dear ' parents, were united in holy matrimony. On the 7th of February, 1871, by the Rev. Father Highland. They were ushered to the alter by the following bridegroom and bridej maid, Elizabetli Appleman Buckner I and Mr. Peter P. Gillig. It is a privilege granted to but few, and therefore, as the church and state or nation celebrate extraordinary occasions, we have met here today to celebrate with you this extraI ordinary anniversary of your golden ; wedding. To have lived this long together 1 must necessarily be of groat consolation to you. more than that, to have : lived those years in this community, ' to know and be known by all, to not have a foe or eneruy—none but friends to respect you—it is evidence enough of how well you have lived. Then let us also remind you that while you are surrounded by your three daughters and five sons, four(Contiuued on page two)