Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 100, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 100

TO START NEW JEWELRY STORE Raymond C. Keller and Mr. Kowolski Lease Room of .Joseph & Lans ‘an up-to-date stock Os Jewelry—Mr. Kowolski Has Had Twenty-five Years’ Experience Decatur is to have a new jewelry store. The owners of the new store will be Raymond C. Keller, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Keller, of this city, and Carl Kowolski. of Fort Wayne, and it is expected to start the new business in about three weeks. The store will be located in the building owned by Joseph & Lang, where the Vian soft drink parlor is . located, and where the Auth jewelry store was located a number of years. Mr. Kowolski has had twenty-five years’ experience in the business.: having worked at the Brudder store in Fort Wayne, and is experienced in the work of fancy settings and mountings and platinum work of ail kinds, besides his general knowledge of all kinds of repair and jewelry work, and as he does considerable] work for jewelers for many miles 1 over this section of the state it is be lieved the jewelers will continue to patronize him by giving him their work. Raymond C. Keller started in the jewelry business with D. M. Hensley in this city, and after a service of two cr three years accepted a place in the jewelry store of Miss Foster at i T'pton. where he remained some time From there he went to work for ; Leon Beck, at Fort Wayne, and has continued there until the present time. The new firm will put in a new and up-to-date stock of jewelry and expect to he ready for business in from three to four weeks. The lease on the building dates from May 1, and possession will be given them at j that time, the soft drink parlor vacating Monday. The interior will be redecorated and overhauled, and new furniture ] and fixtures installed. Both men are courteous and accomodating, and they will undoubtedly get their share of the business. Mr. Kowolski will move his family to Decatur just as soon as a suitable home can he purchased or leased. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Indiana—Generally fair tonight and Thursday; colder tonight. Lower Michigan — Rain this afternoon and probably tonight; colder tonight; Thursday cloudy; colder in east portion. Upper Michigan — Rain and colder tonight; Thursday cloudy. Thirty business men of this city are to be guests at dinner of the Fort Wayne Kiwanis club.

!■ ■ ' ■;• ■■ 4 ’ s ■ Hi / y-»~ ■ h' ■K/l - hWKr I •HW " . A ■ "F* Wiiwiai ~...> w j HIIWI 1 |Rwr Sfc®< Zs»»«» < t ■ r .»z:>u<B| - Sill"/" ""..Wi Ktasfeali.; „ 4&j? HB| •- ******’ JfiX• ’is. 1 .• % *■ •". ff —-■ »'S_ ’? _. i s&gii-&aas.xss<i>?»« ■ •- ; CHICAGO DWELLING IS BUILT IN EIGHT HOURS In order to show just what could be done In relieving the housing situation, the Lumberman’s Association of Chicago erected a five room frame dwelling from the foundation to the top-most shingle in eight hours. The work was started at seven a. m. and was ready for occupancy, with the exception of decorations, at 4:30 p. m. Homes of this type can be erected and •old for $3500. Thirty carpenters built the one-day house.

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AN OLD DEED A photographic copy of a pntlent • deed, the United States of America • conveying to John Tipton 93.96 acres ■ of land in St. Mary's township, was entered of record in the recorder’s | office tliis week. The instrument is •I 'hitnj July 5, 1825, and was signed byJohn Quincy Adams, president of the United States at the time. A copy of the deed was necessary here to clear ■ up a title to tlio 93.96 acrqf of ground. THE JUNIOR PLAY I "Green Stockings” Will be Presented at Gym Friday Evening, April 29th JI CAST or characters — Is Considered Remarkably Good for Production— Tickets Selling Fast — The junior class of the Decatur high fChool will present at the gym Frida) 'night, the play entitled. "Green Stockings." It* is a comedy in three acts ! and lias been a great success all over the country. The plot is unique ami i the characters typical Englishmen. The i cast is as follows: Old Man Faraday, a typical old Eng- - lishntan—Walter Lister. ■ Phyllis, his youngest daughter — | Gladys Butler. Madge, another daughter—Margaret Moran. Evelyn (Irndy Trenchord), an older daughter—Nellia McGath. Celia, “tlie eldest of them all" —Lois Peterson. Admiral Grice, an old sea dog— Laurence Linn. James Raleigh, an ejnpty-headed ; swell—“Bud’’ Smith. Henry Steele, worse and more of it — Glenn Hill. Robert Tarver, a young political nut, in love with Phyllis—Fred Kienzle. Aunt Ida (Mrs. Chisholm Faraday)Veronica Anker. Colonel Smith —Christian Macy. Martin, the servant—Charles Fike. The play is expected to be one of the best ever staged in Decatur. It is ‘ under the direction of Miss Frisinger with Harry Yahne and H irry Christ;• ias stage managers. Tlie advertising I maanger? are Gerald Cole. Clarence I Miller and Charier Fike. With these wideawake advertising managers and tlie reputation which the play has already earned, you will have to buy your tickets quick for they are going ! fast and there will surely be a crowd i there. I The tickets are thirty-five and fifty cents. Center seats c.re fifty cents and side seats thirty-five. Don’t forget--8 o’clock at the gym. Friday. April 29th. Get there early and avoid the jam which is sure to occur and you will get your money’s worth. The present day girls may not be ole maids at 18. but they’ll certainly be shop worn. An onion breath makes a dandy chaperone. Abe i Martin. Indianapolis News.

HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT : . — Will be Held in the Athletic Hall on Friday Evening, May the Twentieth r DR. HARRY G. HILL f Will Give Class Address—' Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. O. E. Miller - The annual commencement exor -j : vises of the Decatur high school will ‘ ; lie held at the gym Friday evening. ] ■May 20th, and Superintendent M. F. i Worthman and tlie school board have' arranged the program for the week. ■ Dr. Harry (}. Hill, president of the I Indiana College of Music and Fine! Arts, will give the commencement ad-1 dress. Dr. Hill is a favorite with Decatur people, having been here the 1 ■ four weeks during the ReppertJ I School of Auctioneering last winter, | at which time he had charge of the! : voice training of the auctioneers. He i i gave an address at the Methodist j church and also the address at the ■ commencement exercises at the auction school. His subject at the com- . mencement exercises of the high school will be “Preparing to Live in . a Democracy.” Music for the exercises will lie furnished by the Johnny Watts orchestra of Fort Wayne and as this musical . organization has made two appearances in Decatur the past week, the , public knows the music at the commencement will lie the very best. The entire program follows: (Continued on page six) — A SPEED RECORD J Made in Roamer Stock Car at , Daytona Beach Last Week—Decatur Man IS CHASSIS EXPERT 1 Jess Cloud Associated With , Lewiston, Maine, Auto- I mobile Designer i | Decatur friends of Jess Cloud, son of Clint Cloud, of this city, will be especially interested in the success of a new auto, designfed and built under directions of L. G. Goodspeed, of ] Lewiston, Maine, and for which car I Mr. Cloud is the chassis expert. The car was driven over the beach at Daytona, Florida, a few days ago I under unfavorable w eather conditions, land made a mile in thirty-four and twenty-five hundreds’ seconds, or an average of 105.1 miles per hour. Tlie Daytona Daily News prints a three-column cut of the stock car, to- , gether with the cut of the designer. I Tlie car is equipped with a Dusenberg ! four-cylinder engine. The Daytona j 1 , paper says: Roamer officials and the A. A. A. I leaders are waiting on the wind and | the tide this week. They went promptly on the beach at noon Tuesday, and made some most interesting runs. I none of which they are willing to" accept as the wind was against them, and the beach was slow. It was not a good day for racing for records. Captain Leave!. Arthur Means and W. H. Edwards, of the A. A. A., were in ijharge of tlie events, representing thcr organization and certifying to the conditions. They are staying at the Princess Issena during their visit and renewing acquaintances made here during their previous visits. The Roamer mechanicians and drivers put their stock touring car through the tests and made a record with 83 miles an hour on an unfavor- , able beach. The car will easily make ninety and will be put into action again today at noon. The cars that are racing against the stock car record held by Ralph Mulford made tlie try of the beach but decided to wait for a more favorable condition and will be out today to make the figures. Tlie Roamer which is after Mui ford’s record is designed by L. G. Goodspeed of Lewiston. Maine, who will also drive the car in the tests made today. J. L. Cloud, chassis expert and J. A. Jowett, engine expert, are tlie mechanicians with Mr. Gbodspeed. The car under the unfavorable conditions made tlie run in 35 and a fraction seconds, which was not e near as well as tlie machine lias done e from day to day during the tuning up process. The unfavorable conditions d made it advisagle to postpone the final tryout until today. t

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening,April 27, 1921.

r — REPORT NOT CONFIRMED The rumor that Henry Ford, j automobile manufacturer of De- | troit, had purchased the Toledo, j St. Louis & Western railroad, commonly called the “Clover Leaf" could not be confirmed this | afternoon. In talking witli the I Indianapolis office of the United I Press Association this afternoon. | the manager informed the Dully Democrat, that although tlie rumor or report of the sale had got- ■ I ten in some of the newspapers, | the report was not true and that I they could not get a confirmation l ' of it. C. E. Ross is receiver for I the Clover Leaf railroad. . /

VISIT PRESIDENT Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kist Enjoyed Forty Minute Visit With President Harding HERE LAST EVENING — On Way Home to Portland —Have Known President Harding for Years Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kist stopped off here a few hours last evening on their way home to Portland after a week at Washington. D. C„ where they had a very delightful time. On Monday afternoon at 4:30 they enjoyed the privilege of an interview with President Harding who gave them forty minutes, considerably more than is allotted to the average caller, due to the fact tliat they are old acquaintances. Several years ago the Kists did special work on Mr. Harding’s paper, the Marion Tribune at Marion. Ohio, and since then have watched his political success with much pleasure. When Senator Harding became a prospective candidate for the nomination for president last year the Portland Republican, of which Mr. Kist is editor was the first paper in the state, to come out square for him. They curried Harding’s name for weeks before the general public thought he had a chance. The visit with the president on Monday was therefore an extremely interesting one and Mr. and Mrs. Kist say it was the most delightful forty minutes of their lives. ELECTION OFFICIALS William Teeple will serve as sheriff for the republicans in the B. precinct, Third ward in place of .John M. I.enliartt, as announced yesterday. Elmer Miller should have been named as the sheriff in the A precinct of the Third ward, instead of John Edwards. Mr. Edwards in the sheriff in the Second ward li contest. ATWLANDMAL Jacob Meyer, Well Known Decatur Butcher, Has Leased a Meat Shop WILL MOVE THERE Former Partner in Meyer, Brushwiller & Beel Shop —Finds Location Jacob Meyer, well known Decatur meat dealer and stock man. who disposed of his intere: t in tlie Meyer, Brushwiller & Bed meat market on Monroe street several weeks ago, and went to California to seek a location has leased a good market at Redlands, Cal., for it year, and has written Mrs. Meyer and three daughters to join him in sunny California, and they will go in the course of two 01 three weeks. Mrs. Meyer disposing of her household goods rather than have them shipped to the southwestern state. Decatur friends of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer will regret tliat. they have decided to leave Decatur and Indiana, but will wish for them every.success in their new home. Mr. Meyer was considered one of the the best meat men in the .date of Indiana and at different times held responsible positions with the government in packing houses at Kansas City and Chicago, and on several occasions was connected with meat firms doing business in Decatur and was also interested at one time in tlie packing house. , The move to California was made by Mr. Meyer in the belief that the change of climate would prove beneficial to his health which has not been the best in the past few years.

ORDER TO DEAL WITHOUT MERCY President Obregon Orders Military Leaders to Clean-up Revolters SURRENDER WANTED Despite Rumors, Ohrgeon Declares No Revolt is Planned for May sth — | Mexico City. April 27. —(Special to i Daily Democrat).—President (Hire : gon today ordered his military leaders to proceed "without mercy" against revolutionary lenders in northern Mexico. Only absolute surrender of these chieftains will be accepted, he declared. Obregon declared no revolution is planned for May sth despite rumors which have flooded the capital. "Revolutions are caused by improper acts of the government," he said. “Up to date this administration has committed none and has no uprising to fear.” Obregon said he will oppose a project for spending $50,000,000 on tlie navy. Obregon declared he will not militarize the railroads. It would lie expensive. he said, and serve no useful purpose since tlie country is not threatened. Ruth Hammell returned home last evening from Serenta, Illinois, whero she had been employed for several months in tlie Clover Leaf railroad office. hao coon crowd American Legion and the Ladies’ Auxiliary Entertained Large Numbers ON OPENING NIGHT Os Bazaar —Booths, Kewpie Doll Wheel, Etc. —A Good Entertainment The members of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary thereto, entertained a large number of people throughout the evening Tuesday, the opening night of their big bazaar and indoor fair given on the second floor of the McConnell building on North Second street. Arranged in a convenient manner over the hall are various booths where the ladies sell fancy work, conduct parcel posit sales, kewpie doll wheels, cane racks, fortune telling, sell homemadt candies, operate a fish pond, there being plenty of. diversions to keep tlie callers well entertained. This evening there will be special music and other features added, which will assure a most pleasant evening. The members of the legion and auxiliary proved most delightful entertainers Tuesday evening, and do everything in their power to see that yon have a good time. Tliis bazaar is conducted tliat they may secure funds necessary to furnish and equip a meeting place of their own for both Adams Post, No. 43, American Legion and the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and the patronage of the public and assistance of their friends will be appreciated. Drop into the hall over the McConnell wholesale house, which is located in the room formerly occupied by the Gay, Zwick & Myers furniture store. You will have a good time, and will also assist the boys who fought in the world war, in establishing permanent headquarters. John Bucher of Madison street is confined to his home because of illness. MID-WEEK SERVICE The regular mid-week service will be held this evening at the Presbyterian church, the pastor. Rev. Saunder, leading. His theme this evening will be his favorite biblical quotation, and he desires that all attendants at the meeting be prepared to quote their favorite verse. One of the women of the church recently was heard to say “she enjoyed tlie midweek service more than any other church service." Tlie pastor extends an invitation to all to atend the service this evening that all may have the same feeling concerning the service as did the lady. Meeting at 7:30 tonight.

TO dLOSE PARLOR Henry Vian, who has operated a soft I drink parlor In the Joseph A- Lane , room on the west side of Second street for a year past, will close his I lace of busin ■-s Sunday or Monday, : his lease having expired on the room. Mr. Vian will later engage in some other buxines:' later, tlie nature of which he says he will announce at a II future date. A HAPPY REUNION Charlie Vogleuede Witnessed Happy Reunion Between TwofSoidiers WERE IN CIVIL WAR And Met on Train—Had Not Seen Each Other for Years—One Was Blind A few days ago as Charles Voglewede was going from Lafayette to Fort Wayne, lie took a seat in tlie smoking car by the side of a veteran in a blue uniform. This man. whose name he later discovered to be John Bowies, was blind. Presently another elderly gentleman came in the car and seated himself near Mr. Vcglewede, with whom he began -to chat. His glance rested for a minute on the uniform and he then disclosed the fact that he himself had been in the Civil War. "Levi Weikel is my name." The blind man whose sense of hearing was very acute caught the words "Weikel" and ■’soldier.’’ Loaning over he asked. "Are you Dan Weikel of the 101st Indiana Regiment?’’ Instantly the two old sol diers, who had tramped many weary miles side by side were hugging and slapping each other on the back. Mr. Voglewede then gave his seat to Mr. Weikel and the two men bewail a happy conversation. They had both been with General Sherman on his march to the sea and had seen each other for the last time fifty-five years ago in Washington, D. C„ at which time the troops had been reviewed by the president. Mr. Bowles was going to live with his daughter at Andrews, Indiana. Mr. Weikel is a contractor and inventor. The old soldiers planned to hold a reunion soon in Fort Wayne. The meeting of the two men was one worth witnessing and Mr. Voglewede enjoyed it thoroughly. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ NEWS FROM COURT HOUSE « ♦ ♦ Realty transfers: United States oi America to Henry ilogelin. patent deed to 40 acres, St. Mary’s tp., $1.00; United States of America to John Ti]: ton. patent deed to 93.96 acres, St Mary's tp., $1.00; United States c! America to Peter Bolenbacher, 4( acres, St. Mary's tp., $1.00; Sadie Scherer to James Ivelicck, 5 acres Washington tp., $3,700; Raymond L Hogshead to Lewis A. Graham, tract Washington tp., $1.00; John W. Meibers et al. to Mary C. Tonnelier, inlots 828, 6 ‘and 13, Decatur, S3OO.

nr ' ~ ~.t < ■ Cl. ' v W* ' ■ X j '' V ' I - ■;- ■'■ « / » < V > ' ■. • : i : ' . ■ ->£ ■ ■/&, v^z' ■ ,-t DENBY WATCHES ATLANTIC FLEET MANEUVERES Phcto shows Edwin Denby, Secretary of the Navy (left) and Admiral Henry B. Wilson, commander of the Atlantic Fleet, watching the manueveres of the fleet in Guantanamo Bay. off the Cuban coast. They are standing on ! the bridge of the U. S. S. Pennsylvania.

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MAY ASK FRANCE i TO DELAY ACTION 8 Step is Contemplated at Washington—France Says 1 Terms Not Acceptable THE CRISIS IS NEAR England Urges France Not ' to Act Hastily—Meeting Will be Held Friday ,! Berlin, April 27 (Special Ito Daily Democrat) Foreign Minister Von Simons has ofi'er'e<l his resignation because of ; attacks on him in connection with the new German reparaI lions ocer. it was learned today from a most reliable source. Al this hour (noon) the offer had not been accepted. Washington, April 27 (Spu- > cial to Daily Democrat) —The . I nited States is undecided as to whether the German reparation proposal made in a note to this government will be transi mitted to the allies, it was staled ollicially today. . It was added that they have not been transmitted. From the same source it was ' learned that this government has not been notified as to whether or not the proposal 1 was distasteful to the allies. i Washington. 1). C., April 27. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The United » Stall's may ask France to delay her i proposed occupation of the Ruhr valley. This step, it was learned, is in contemplation in event Italy and Great Britain refuse to support France ig its flat rejection of the latest German re- ■ t arat ions proposal. Should Italy and Great Britain signify to the state department that they want a chance to discuss the new Ger--1 man offer, France will probably be re--1 quested to hold her troops back until after another effort has be- n made to reach an agreement. Paris. April 27. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The new German reperations proposals are not acceptable to Fran e. it was stated officially today. Ambassador Jusserand at Washington has been so notified. The offer of 20,000,000,000 gold marks to be paid over a long term of years was branded as inadequate. The situation produced by the German note was regarded as dangerous to tlie good feeling among tlie allies. Despite the French determination not to compromise their original demands in any way. officials were worried today as to tin possible course of Britain and Italy. They were also concerned as to what America will do. Italy does not approve the drastic military measures proposed by the French and Great Britain is not enthusastic over them. Briand will go to London late this veek to obtain final approval from the British for :• quick advance into Ger(Continued on page six)