Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 46.

birthday party AT K. OF P. HOME Rotarians Will Observe the ]6th Anniversary of Rotary With Dinner EVENING Excellent Program Arranged—Talks by Members—- ■ Rev. Ray is Coming The Decatur Rotary club will most fittingly observe the sixteenth birthday anniversary of International Rotary with a dinner and program at the K. of P- home Thursday evening, beginning promptly nt 6:15 o’clock. A dinner will be served at the K. of p. home at six-fifteen o’clock by the Pythian Sister ladies and the Rev. Joseph John Ray of Richmond will be the out-of-town speaker. The February entertainment committee has also arranged for other speakers and a most enjoyable and interesting program will be given. Rev. Ray's subject will be "Jack and Jill” and those who have heard him speak in different parts of the state, say that his talk is wonderful. The Decatur Rotary club was organized in August 1916, and became affiliated with the International association June 1, 1917, the day the charter was received. The club now has a membership of forty representative business men. The following program will be given Thursday evening: Speakers — Clarence Bell, subjects, 1, Club and Origin of Name Rotary; 2, Early Growth. John Carmody, subjects, 1, Plan of Limited or Restricted Membership; 2, Rotary Becomes International; 3. Rotary in Foreign Countries. Avon Burk, subjects, 1, Growth in numbers: in ideas; 2, A Brief History of Our Club. Jim Arnold, subjects. 1, The Rotary Club; 2. Object of she Rotary Club: 3. What is the Rotary Club — Definition. Out-of-town speaker. Joseph John Ray. subject, Jack and Jill. The Rotarians are also carrying a page Ad in today’s paper, telling of the origin and purpose of Rotary and you are invited to read it.

WOMAN’S FEATURE Beginning with this issue the Democrat will carry a Woman’s Fashion feature especially prepared by Mrs. Julia Bottomley. For a number of years Mrs. Bottomley has enjoyed the distinction of being one of the best style experts in the United States. Before the war she made regular trips to Paris and is now preparing to resume her visits to that center of fashions decrees, although she is an ardent exponent of the growing movement for independent American modes. Thoroughly at home in the great dress making and millinery establishments of the French capital and in the exclusive shops of' New York and Chicago, she never has lost the view point of the woman who wishes to be well dressed but who eschews the freakish and sometimes ridiculous fashions for those which essentially are modist, tasteful, simple and economical. The Ladies Shakespeare club met this afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. The paper was read by Mrs. D. M. Hensley. t~ THE WEATHER FORECAST * + Fair and colder tonight, except snow flurries near Lake Michigan; Thursday fair. Illinois —Far tonight and Thursday; rising temperature Thursday anl in North and central portions tonight. Upper Michigan—Generally fair tonight and Thursday, much colder tonight, cold wave in extreme east portion; rising temperature Thursday.

DOLLAR BARGAINS See the ads in Thursday’s and Friday's DAILY DEMOCRAT Plan to come to Decatur Saturday.

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ACCEPTS PASTORATE , — Orval Heath, Adams county boy, ' who worked his wny through school and through the United Brethren Central college at Huntington, fitting himself for the ministry, has gone to California to accept a pastorate of a United Brethren church. Rev. Mr. Heath was born and raised near Hol o, and although ho has tilled several rharges as a supply pastor since his ; graduation, this is his first pastorate. His many friends here are pleased at his success, and will wish for him every success in his chosen work. A FINE MEETING Six Candidates Initiated Into Master Degree of Masonic Lodge Yesterday SUPPER WAS SERVED Geneva Team Assists in the Work—Open House Held Washington's Birthday For several years it has been the custom for the Masonic lodge of Decatur to hold "open house" on Wash ington's birthday, tlie program including several initiations and a big sup per, 131 people being served. The occasion is observed each year because of the fact tiiat George Wash ington, first president of the United States was the master of his lodge and u leading Mason of the country at that time. The custom was started here several years ago by Judge David E. Smith while he was master and has been kept up since. The event yesterday was perhaps the largest of its kind ever held here and was the most delightful imaginable, attended by at least 150 including a delegation from Geneva and a number of visitors from other lodges. Six candiadtes were given the MaMer Mason degree, they, being E. W. Johnson. Tony Hendrick, John Nelson, Dortha Shady, Irvin Butlei and Adolph Kolter. The work was given by the Deca tur and Geneva teams who divided the work. Five candidates were initiated during the afternoon and then aftei a most delicious chicken dinner.served by the Eastern Star ladies, the six candidates were given the work. Those from Geneva who registered were W. £. Shepherd, worshipful master; Cornelius Schaefer, senio: warden; E. H. Shepherd, junior war len; Floyd Vachus. C. C. Shepherd George Schaefer. Mell Wegmiller; Ed Studler, Roe Dickerson. David Cross, M. E. Hutton. Robert Glendenrng, Ernest Reicheldeffer, Frank Haughton. George Ineichen. Frank Ineichen. Joseph Martin and Dr. (’. P. Hinchman.

STRIKE AS A TEST Railway Strike in Mexico Threatens to Test Obregon’s Power MUCH DAMAGE DONE Workers Tore Up Tracks —Reports That Radicals Are Financed (United Press Service) Mexico City, Feb. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A general railway strike threatened today to test the strength of the new Obregon government. President Obregon met the threat of strikers by stationing troops in railway offices here and dispatching others to take possession of outlying stations. Much damage already has been inflicted on railway property. Workers late yesterday tore up a long section of the Colima road to the west coast, scattering ties and rails and effectively stopping traffic. Several telegraph stations were entered, instruments being destroyed and the buildings damaged. The general labor situation has ibeen disquieting for months and it I was brought to a crisis during the i recent pan American labor congress here when radicals protested that Mexican, delegates did not represent Mexican labor. Reports have been current that I the radicals were being financed from the outside. It was believed that a railway strike would be followed quickly by a demonstration in other lines of work. Arabs have exceptional memories

THE GERMAN BILL KILLED IN HOUSE House .loins the Senate in Disposing of Bill to Restore German Language IN INDIANA SCHOOLS To Investigate School Book Contract—Two Picture Bills Advanced Today (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Representative Eph Dailey's bill to permit the restoration of the German language as a subject in Indiana high schools was consigned to the legislative graveyard today with its companion measure, the Boweris German language bill effecting elementary and parochial schools. This means that the language will be barred from Indiana schools for at least two years when the 1923 general assembly may again consider■ the matter. Dailey’s bill was recommended for indefinite postponment by the house committee on education and their report was accepted. This was the sequel to the senate action last yesterday in smothering the Bower’s bill. A demand that the committee on rights and privileges report the result of its investigation into the letting of school book contracts to the state board of education was made in the senate by Senator Southworth of Lafayette. It is charged that the contracts were awarded at a figure SIBB,OOO in excess of the present contract. Senator Furnas, chairman of the committee, explained that Senators Cann and Swain had been appoiffted a sub-committee to draft the report but were unable to agree. Senator Cann said the report would be ready tomorrow morning. Two nwtiuu. pklure bills were advanced by the legislature. Senator Humphrey's bill making unlawful the display of immoral motion pictures or films showing violent crimes or prize fights and bull fights was (Continued on page two)

MR. WHITE DEAD Alexander White, Father of Mrs. .1. C. Sutton of This City, Died This Morning AJ HOME AT OSSIAN Had Been in Poor Health Since November I—Was Well Known in County Mrs. J. C. Sutton of this city, received a message this morning, notifying her of the death of her father, Mr. Alexander White at his home at Ossian, death occurring about 9:30 this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton went at once to Ossian. Mr. White had been ill since November Ist, suffering from heart trouble and hardening of the arteries, and his condition was serious several weeks ago. He improved afterwards and it was not known here that his illness had again assumed a serious stage. Mrs. Sutton had spent much of the time since her father became ill at the parental home but was at home here when a sudden attack resulted in her father’s death. Mr. White was one of the best known men of Wells county. He was born in Jeffeuon township and had spent his entire life there, being a farmer. He retired about ten years ago and moved to Ossian where he has since resided. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and for more than twenty-five years past, has served as elder. He is survived by the widow. Mrs. Mary White, one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Sutton of this city, two brothers. Charles White, Ossian and David White, Fort Wayne, a half brother, James Ferguson and a half sister, Mrs. Ellen Neireiter, of Wells county. A brother, Andrew white died at Bluffton a few months ago. Mr. White was well known lii this city and was admired and highly respected by all. He was seventy-one years of age. TROOP 2 MEETS FRIDAY Troop No. 2 of the Boy Scouts will meet Friday evening at 7 o’clock at the G. A. R. hall. JOE McCONNELL.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, February 23, 1921.

FUNERAL FRIDAY Tlie funeral party accompanying the iremains of Mrs. Arthur Mangold will I arrive Friday morning via automo- ] bile front Fort Wayne, and proceed to | the St. Mary's church, where the servI ice will be held at 10 o’clock, tlie Rev. Father Seimetz officiating. The casket will be opened in the vestibule of the church, where friends may view the remains previous to the service. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery. PEACE PROGRAM DECIDED UPON President Harding Will Ask That Knox Resolution or a Similar Measure BE PASSED AT ONCE Will Send an Ambassador to Germany—Hughes Will be the Head (United Press Service) St. Augustine, Fla.. Feb. 23. — (Special to Daily Democrat). —The program for bringing about speedy peace between the United States and Germany has been virtually decided upon by President-elect Harding. It follows: Passage by the senate and house of the Knox resolution or a similar measure, declaring peace. Informal exchanges between the United States anil the allies and the United States and Germany. To adjust financial matters and other questions relating to peace. Dispatch of an American minister to Berlin and acceptance of a German minister a Washington, with reestablishment of the consular service in both countries. The negotiations will be conducted by Secretary of State Hughes. United Press dispatches from London today said that Europe was virtually marking time waiting for the L’arding administration to go into power before going ahead with settlement of the reparations and other questions. Any advance announcement of what the Harding administration intends to do. For the guidance ’fo the allies, would be improper at this time so it is expected here practically nothing will be done to ward winding up the war’s affairs abroad until after Harding enters the white house. FILED SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION . St. Louis, Feb. 23.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—ln compliance with orders from Washington U. S. District Attorney Carroll filed suit in the United States District Court today to dissolve the Suthern Pine association alleging violation of the Sherman anti-trust law. An injunction to keep members from curtailing production of yellow pine and from co-operating to fix prices was asked.

HAD GREAT TIME Twenty-five Decatur Men Present at Elks’ Initiation at Van Wert, Ohio BUXTON ON PROGRAM “Luke McLuke,” Cincinnati, One of Speakers at the Banquet at 6 O’clock Twenty-five Decatur Elks went to Van Wert, Ohio, yesterday afternoon and attended the initiation exercises of the Van Wert lodge during the afternoon and evening. The work was put on by the Fort Wayne lodge of Elks, and was greatly enjoyed by thmany visiting “Bills.” A big banquet was served at 6 o'clock in the Elks' chib rooms.j Dr. A. G. A. Buxton of this city, who gave an interesting talk at the meeting here last week, also spoke at Van Wert last night. The principal speaker, however, was Luke McLuke, of Cincinnati. Attorney Clark Good, of Van Wert, was toastmaster, and he filled the bill to the letter, say the Decatur Elks who attended the banquet. During the afternoon a big parade over the principal parts of the city, lead by the Van Wert Elks’ band, was participated in by several hundred Elks.

GAVE RECEPTION FOR NEW PASTOR Reformed Congregation and Friends Greet the Rev. and Mrs. Elliker IN CHURCH PARLORS Last Evening — Fine Program Given—Pastor and Wife Given ‘Pounding’ The members of tlie Reformed congregation gave their new pastor, the Rev. R. Elleker, and his good wife a reception last evening in the church I parlors, and they were ably assisted ; by ministers and members of other congregations as well. Two hundreif and sixty people were in attendance. Martin Jaberg gave the address of welcome on (be part of (he congregation, and Rev. Miner Represented the Ministerial association of the city. The new pastor made the. response in a most impressive way. The following program v.ic. rendered. Songs of welcome were sun", by th< congregation. Piano solo —Mrs. Edgar Gerber. Vocal duet —Mrs. Shroyer and Ella Mntschler. Vocal solo- —Miss Della Sellemever. In connection with the reception tlie Miss Ruby Miller. Three-minute talks by Rev. Saunders. Miller. Haney and Miner. Piano duet —Mrs. Edgar Gerber and Eleanor Reppert. Upon the completion of the program the audience adjourned for the social hour during which they were treated with patriotic cream and cake. Inconection with tre reception the members of the church gave in lionor of the pastor and his wife a pound party. It was indeed a surprise, tor when tlie pastor and his wife returned to the house he found his living room turned mt« the frppe.irance of a modern grocery store. Evers member had deposited a po-und or more of something that could be used in the kiten and dining room. • The success of the evening’s pro(Continued on page five)

AT DAILEY HOME Mrs. L. M. Sarff Died This Afternoon Following a Stroke of Paralysis / HAD BEEN ILL LONG Came Here Last Fall From Gideon, Mo.—Born in St. Mary’s Township The third stroke of paralysis caused the death, at 1:30 this after noon, of Mrs. L. M. Sarff, at the E. W. Dailey home in St. Mary's township. Mrs. Sarff had been seriously ill the past few days, and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Sarff was born in St. Mary’s township. March 3. 1873, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bunner, making her age forty-seven years, eleven months ami twenty-one days. She was married to Mr. Sarff about twenty years ago. and that time they had lived at Gideon, Mo. They came here last fall from Gideon, and Mrs. Sarff had been at the Dailey home since. Surviving besides the husband are two sisters. Mrs. Wesley Dull, of Glenmore, Ohio, and Miss Bertha Bunner, of St. Mary’s township, who is the primary teacher at the central school building in this city. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at, the hour of going to press, and will be announced in Thursday’s issue of this paper. DECKER-HARTZELL BILL RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 23 —((Special to Daily Democrat)—The Decker-Hart-zell senate bill separating the WellsBlackford county judiciary circuit and creating the 78th circuit in Blackford county was recommended for passage today by the house committee on organization of courts. The house concurred in the committee report, scoring the initial victory for the measure in that body. The finest iron in the world is obtained from the mines of Dannamore. Sweden.

GAVE BEAUTIFUL SERMON The St. Mary’s Catholic church wait j packed to capacity last evening to I hear the pastor. Rev. Father Seimetz I give his weekly lenten sermon. I Father Selmetz’s subject was "Vani Ity, Vanity, All is Vanity," A perI son’s life on this earth is merely a fraction of a second compared to] eternity, said Father Seimetz, who then made a plea that people live not I for worldly things, such as riches, I empty honors and glory, but with a thought of meriting heaven' and the blessings of Almighty God. THE METHODISTS I — Services hy Rev. Thomas Continue to Attract Large Crowds and Big Interest — THE PRAYER MEETINGS Are Proving of Great Value —Next One at the Myer's Store Friday Morning Tlie interest in the Methodist revival continues. Last evening there 1 was the usual larve crowd present. Rev. Thomas spoke from Ist Samuel 13-14. "The Lord hath souvht him a man after his own heart." He said in part. This is the history of the downfall of Saul and the choice of David as king of Israel as given in I the account in the tenth chapter of Chronicles. Saul failed to bow before God. Every man must bow before God: sooner or later. It does not matter whether he desires to do so or not. God often answers prayers by not. granting the requests. God always comes. Sometimes he comes by sending a man. Very frequently a man is sent. He represents God. Before there is any building there is the idea or the thought in the builder. Before there is the work of art there is the thought in the mind of 1 the artist. So it is always with the works of God. God works by using men that are after his own heart. There will be no more morning i prayer meetings until Friday morn-

Friday afternoon there will be a round table at the home of Mrs. J. W. Vail. Every one is invited. If you have questions to be answered or things that you honestly want to bnow about the Gospel of Christ and the leading of the Holy Spirit, write them down and be there. This will be conducted by Rev. Thomas. This will take the place of the regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid society. The men’s prayer meeting of Friday morning will be held at the John T. Myers clothing store.instead of at the Smith & Bell office as announced Men take notice of the change of places. INTEREST CROWS Rev. Bragg Delivered Powerful Sermon Last Night at the Church of God TALKED ON SIN “If People Wilfully Go On In Sin They Must Pay Penalty”—Great Service The services conducted at the Church of God are growing in inter est. The house is well filled each evening.. A cloudburst of God’s glory came down during the song services among the Christian people in attendance. The Rev. Bragg delivered a powerful sermon on sin; text, 1 John 3:4: ‘■He said, you may be a moral man yet refuse to accept Christ and be lost. It does net take a great number of sins to make man a sinner, but just one sin cuts man t IT from God until repented of. Sin is visible in its effects. Go to a prison, think of the wrecked homes and lives Sin binds men under its control, se, ks to destroy happiness. In conclusion, he said. “If people wilfully go on in sin, they must pay the penally. Come to Jesus repenting and be made, free." These are a few extracts from his sermon. The services closed with deep conviction on the audience. Everybody is invited to attend these services at 7:30 o’clock each evening. PASTOR. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.

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THE LANGUAGE BILL IS DEAD Senate Decides to Leave It on the Shelf and Postpone Action on It. THE DAILEY BILL May Meet Same Fate — I Senator Moorehead Moved to Kill Measure (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 23 —(Special tn Daily Democrat) —The German lani gunge will continue a ‘dead language’ so far as Indiana elementary and paI rochial schools are concerned. By a viva voce vote the state sen- ] ate late yesterday decided to keep it ion the shelf where it was placed dur- ' ing tlie war. The vote came on a motion to indefinitely postpone further consideration of the Bowers bill which would have permitted reinstatement of the language in grade I schools of the state. Still pending in the house of representatives is a measure introduced by Representative Eph Daley to lift tlie ban against German as a subject in high schools. Defeat of the Bowers bill forecasts a similar fate for the "Dailey measure. Both Senator Bowers and Representative Dailey are from Allen county and they introduced the bills in behalf of a German-American constituency. Bowers and Senator Hartzell. also of Allen county, made valiant efforts to save the bill during a bitter attack on it. In the midst of a speech by Hartzell. Senator Robert Moorehead, of Indianapolis, the American Legion spokesman in the senate made the motion which killed the bill. Debate on the measure became heated. When it first came up Senator Nedjl of Whiting moved that consideration bo postponed until Thursday, explaining he did not think it fitting for the senate to desecrate the birthday anniversary of George Washington by disposing of the measure at the time.

The Nedjl motion was tabled and Senators Bowers and Hartzell were ' each given a chance to defend the bill, although it apparently was prearranged to indefinitely postpone the bill out of senatorial courtesy, it was permitted to advance to tiro stage of final consideration. During Bowers’ talk, Senator Cravens moved to adjourn “in the honor of Washington and of patriotism and loyalty.” The motion was voted down. Again during Hajrtzell’s address did Cravens obtain recognition. “I object to you inferring that the only people who are loyal are GerI mans,” he said. There was roar I after roar of applause from the gal- ! lories and the side lines and Lieuj tenant Governor Branch broke his govel pounding for order. | By a strictly party vote the house of representatives passed the adminI istration bill providing amendments for the tax law. CHAMP CLARK ILL ' (United Press Service) Washington. Feb. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Champ Clark. Misi souri. democratic leader of the house is ill with complications of a severe cold, grip, stomach trouble and poor circulation of the blood. TWO AVIATORS KILLED (United Press Service) Austin, Texas. Feb. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Cadets H. F. Allen and Virgil Veatch from Kelly field. San Antonio, were burned to death here today when the plane in which they wore flying fell 500 feet after a take off at Penn field. 4,4«4-4 > 4 , 4-4'4 > 4 1 -F4-4 , 4'4 , 4 , 4' 4- G. A. R. AND W. R. C. 4- + •> •I- Members of the G. A. 11. and r 4- W. R. C. are requested to meet 4> ! 4- at. the hall on Madison street 4> ❖ promptly at 7 o'clock Friday 4* * evening and march Io the ath- 4> 4’ letic hall in a body to attend the 4’ •F patriotic exercises given by the 4* ♦ schol children. The members of -F 4> the above orders have been giv- 44- en a special invitation, anl it is -I- -- desired that as many of the vet- 4* 4- erans and the ladies of the Re- 4 1 ’ 4* lief Corps as can do so will be 4* + there to watch the drills, and 4* 4' hear the pupils in their songs + •F and readings. Meet promptly at 4> 4- 7 o’clock. 4- , **4-4-4-4>‘F4-'F