Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 139, Decatur, Adams County, 13 June 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 139.

ROTARIANS FAVOR A PEACE PLAN Universal Peace Organization is Reflected in the Amendments Proposed AT THE CONVENTION Formal Session Began Today—lnternational Peace May be One of Objects (By Clyde Beals) (Written for the United Press) Edinburgh, Scotland, June 13 — (Special to Dally Democrat)—The militant strains of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic” rolled through the packed convention hall here when Rotarians of the world began their formal sessions today. Rotary's desire for some sort of universal peace organization was reflected in amendments proposed today for the constitution. An amendment to add to the clubs objects “the aid and advancement of international peace and good • will through business and professional good fellowship,” was submitted by the international board of directors. An amendment proposed by the eighteenth district in the United States was that Rotary continue a study of labor problems in the hope of determining a method of reaching agreements. The Halifax, N. S. club proposed a committee be appointed to foster international amity. Many messages were received by the convention. One of these was from the Lincoln, Neb., club which sent greetings. General Pershing was one of the signers of the cablegram. The most striking thing on today’s program, judging from the applause it won, was a pageant staged by Edinburgh lads and lassies and representing the twenty-five countries in which Rotary is established. America, England, India, Japan, Egypt, Spain, Mexico, Argentina. Ireland, and Scotland were among the lands represented. The formalities of the opening session included the call to order by President T. D. Hunter of Edinburgh. The Rev. Wallace Williamson delivered the invocation. Hunter and Pres-1 ident Alexander Wilkie of the British ' Rotary association, welcomed the convention. Albert S. Adams, Atlanta, past international president responded to the welcome. International President Estes Snedecor, Portland, Ore., then delivered his annual address and the convention adjourned after submitting to the official photographer. CLASS MEETS TONIGHT The salesmanship class which is being conducted by Howard J. Wisehaupt will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the Industrial assoi iation rooms and later will go to the Vance & Linn clothing store, where demonstration sales will be given by several members of th? class. PAINTS PENNANTS Harry Stults is busily engaged in painting pennants for use on autos to advertise the race meet and buffalo barbecue to be held at Bellmont park in this city on July 4. Harry' is an expert in this line of work, ami the 1 ennants prove it. About everything on the program is named on the canvas, and they will undoubtedly attract the attention of people over this section of the state where the autos travel. CHILDREN'S DAY The Children's Day exercises at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning were quite interesting t<nd entertaining. There were several recitations, class exercises and songs, and the music by the members of the Sunday school was especially fine. Rev. Saunders told a story to the children, which was appreciated by the older ones as well. The church was filled with parents and friends of the Sabbath school children. ♦♦♦♦♦❖♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Indiana —Part cloudy tonight and Tuesday; cooler in extreme north portion tonight. Lower Michigan — Fair and cooler tonight; Tuesday part cloudy. Upper Michigan — Part cloudy tonight; Tuesday unsettled; probably showers, not much change intemperature.

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w. c, T, U. PROGRAM The W. C. T. U. will meet at the I home of Mrs. John Niblick Tuesday I afternoon at 2:30. Program: Devotionals—Mrs. Dr. Beavers. Reading from W. C. T. U. text cards. Piano solo—Josephine Suttles. Reading — Francis E. Willard’s. ; "Love of Flowers and Folks." Song, "Wind the Ribbon Around the ‘ Nation." Reading', '‘The Unusual Flag" — Monai Butler. Reading, "The Awakening of Mrs. Gogg and Daddy's Easter Basket.” Sons, “America." TO FORT WAYNE Large Delegation of Members of Knights of Pythias Will Take Part in the BIG MEETING TONIGHT Leave in Special Car Over Interurban—The County is Well Represented More than one hundred members of the Knights of Pythias lodge will go to Fort Wayne this evening to take part in the big meeting of the members from over the northern part of the state, the Adams county delegation leaving here at 5:30 o’clock in a special interurban car, and returning after the work in the page which will probably be about II o’clock. It is estimated that over two thou I sand Pythians of north-eastern Indi ana will attend the galla occasion of the lodge and participate in the many activities that have been formulated by the program committee. The main attraction of the day will be the initiation of the candidates in the evening at which time a dramatized story of Damon and Pythias, on which the organization is based, will be given by the Dramatic First Rank team of Van Wert, Ohio. Many celebrities of the organization will be in the city to witness the initiation and take part in the events that will be held. Some of the more prominent of the Pythians who will be in attendance are Supreme ChanI cellor William Ladew, of New York city; Fred E. Wheaton, supreme keeper of records and seals, Min- ' neapolis, Minn.; Grand Chancellor of Indiana Thomas L. Neal, of Craw fordsville; Grand Keeper of Records and Seals Robert A. Brown of Indianapolis; Grand Inner Guard Dore Erwin of Decatur, Ind.; Grand Prelate Ralph Gaylor, mayor of Mishi wauka, Ind. and Frank Dunton of Lagrange Ind., member of the Pyth ian building commission. As tlie many visitors begin to ar rive in the city over the various railways and trolley lines they will be met by a reception committee that has arranged facilities for their care. At 7:00 o’clock the entire assemblage will participate in a monster parade which will march through the principal down town streets. Parade Formation The first division will form on Washington Blvd, east of Harrison street, E. V. Emerick, chief marshal and aids, Knights of Pythias on horseback, platoon of police, General Electric band, candidates. Second division will form on Washington Blvd, west of Harrison street Lodges from the following cities: South Whitley, Columbia City, Churubusco, Wabash, North Manchester, LaFontaine, Warsaw, Silver Lake, Leesburg, Syracuse, Pierceton, Atwood, North Webster, Goshen, Elkhart. Nappanee, Middlebury, Bristol, Hartford City, Montpelier. Roll, Portland, Pennville, Huntington, Andrews, Warren and Markle. Third division will f irm on Harrison street north of Washington Blvd. Lodges from the following cities: Butler, Garrett, Auburn, St. Joe, Waterloo, Coronita, Newville, Angola, Hamilton, Hudson. Freemont, Salem, Center, Ashley, Metz, Howe, LaGrange, Mongo, Decatur, Berne, Geneva, Bluffton, Uniondale. Ossian, Tocsin, Kendallville, Ligonier, Albion, Wolf Lake, Cromwell, Wawaka, Rome City, Brimfield, New Haven, Monroeville, Fort Wayne. , Line of March ' South on Harrison to Baker street, ’ east on Baker street to Calhoun street, north on Calhoun street to ' Berry street, west on Berry street to ' Harrison street, south on Harrison street to Washington Blvd., east on ' Washington Blvd, to Palace theatre. Upon arrival at the theatre, the candidates will proceed to the stage , while the members will file into the (Continued on page six)

' RECEDING FLOOD LEAVES CITY OF PUEBLO IN RUINS WITH HUNDRED DEAD This photograph shows one of the dams and irrigation reservoirs which gave way. Its rushing waters Innundated the city, many were made homeless and millions of dollars worth of property was destroyed. Not since the Johnstown flood has such destruction been wrought.

A BATTLE ROYAL To be Staged at Bellmont Park July 4 at Driving Association Race Meet PROVE INTERESTING Amusement Program for the Holiday Will Attract Thousands to Decatur Officials of the Decatur Driving association continue to book amusements for July 4 when the big race meet will be held at Bellmont park in this city. The latest to be announced is "The Battle Royal,” which will be staged by nine husky "niggers.” This is something new for the people of Adams county, and those who have witnessed the exhibition say it is most comical. Nine husky, scrapping “niggers" will be placed in a ring on a platform erected in front of the grandstand, each one equipped with light boxing gloves. A prize of SSO is offered for the last “nigger” remaining standing. To be knocked down or to throw up their hands, means the man is to be disqualified. To see one of the smaller "coons” double up and stow away one of the big giants who look formidable, as well as watching out for their own laurels would make the Dempsey-Carpentier fight a small side show in comparison to this big event. Other new attractions are added from day to day and when July 4 rolls around it will be one real day of royal entertainment. Come early, bring your family, and all your friends, and enjoy a good day at Bellmont park. DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. J. W. Kleinhenz Passed Away Sunday Night at Line Street Home FUNERAL WE I)N ESI)AY Complications Cause Death of Well Known Lady— Six Children Survive After months of suffering, Mrs. J. W. Kleinhenz, well known Decatur lady, passed away Sunday night at 10:45 at the family home on Line street. Mrs. Kleinhenz has suffered greatly the past five years, but had been bedfast only the past year, and death to her was a welcome relief Several times in recent months she had suffered severe attacks and members of the family were called to her bedside in anticipation that the end was near. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Kleinhenz was born in St. Rose Ohio, October 9, 1852, making her age sixty-eight years last October. She was married in young womanhood to Mr. Kleinhenz and then came to this city shortly after the marriage. To the union were born seven children one of whom, Leo, aged about one year, Is deceased. The others who survive are: Mrs. George Krick, Decatur; Frank, of Fort Wayne; Rose, at home; Lawrence, Decatur; Ed, (Continued on page six)

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, .June 13, 1921.

++++♦++++♦+++♦♦♦ ♦ CONDITION IS GOOD ♦ * + + Clarence Smith, wounded bank + + cashier, continues to improve at + + the Magley hospital. His physi- ♦ cian at 3 o’clock this afternoon + + stated that lie had rested better + j ■F Sunday night than at any time +1 + since his Injury. In fact, nurses + •F and all got plenty of sleep dur- + + ing the night. He is getting + F along much better than was look- F + ed for when the extent of his in- F F juries became known to physi- F + clans, which is indeed pleasing F •F news to all. It is now believed + F he will get along all right, but + •F the crisis has not yet been reach- + •F ed. There were no new devel- + F opmeuts in the bandit cases in + + court today. + ++++++++++++++++ RESCUE PRISONER Portland Citizens Demanded and Secured Release of Sherman Hines JAILED ON SUNDAY Arrested for Operating Picture Show—lntense Heat Caused Illness An enraged citizenry at Portland Sunday demanded and secured the release from the city jail there of Sherman Hines, motion picture show operator, who had been arrested ahd jailed by the city police for operating his show on Sunday. Hines was arrested and placed in the city lock up, which according to the press reports sent out from that place, is a poorly ventilated structure md the prisoner was suffering Intensely from the heat when rescued horn his cell. He was removed to bis home, and is said to be in a serious condition The "laid" on the city lock up was led by Hines’ attorneys, Judge Jacob Denny and Samuel Whipple, and they were supported by a number of Port land’s good citizens. The prisoner was arrested by Police Chief Jellison and Officer Fleming shortly after he opened his thea tor on Sunday afternoon. Mayor Mitchell was out of town and he was (Continued on page six) A CAMP MEETING Will be Held at Bellmont Park East of This City, Beginning July sth PLANS ARE COMPLETE Twenty-live Ministers From Auglaize Conference Will Assist in the Series Plans for the three week’s camp meeting, to b® held at Bellmont park, just, east of this city, July sth to 20th, inclusive, have been completed. As previously announced, tlie Auglaize conference of the United Brethren church will conduct a series of evangelistic services, an old fashioned camp meeting, from which it is expected great. Interest will be mani(Continued on page six)

RECEIVES BAD CUT Little Billy Krick Falls Down Stairway at Vance & Linn Clothing Store BUYING TROUSERS Thought He Was Getting Into Booth to Try Them On—Cellarway Instead Little Billy Krick, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Krick, received a very bad cut on the top of his head this morning when he fell down tlie steps into the basement at the Vance & Linn clothing store. Billy came into the store and was making the purchase of a pair of trousers. It was necessary to try them on, and the little fellow was asked to step into the booth at the rear of the store and change them. He went to the stairway instead of the booth and fell the full length of the steps to the floor below. He came up from the cellar, and although the blood was rushing from the threecornered cut on top of his head he never uttered a cry. It was at once seen that he was quite badly hurt, and Messrs. Vance and Linn hurried him to the office of Drs. Coverdale, where the wound was cleaned and placed in a healing condition. An attempt will b p made to heal it without the use of stitches, and while tlie ioctor was dressing it he continued he brave disposition, and now and lien would let out a little whistle, lust to let the doctor know he felt some pain. When he came down stairs, he remarked, “Weil, I got a free hair cut anyway." Mr. Krick was notified of the accident and he •ante up town and took the lad home. AT ROHR SCHOOL Union Township Community Meeting Will be Held on Tuesday Evening VANCE AND BUSCHE Will Make Addresses —The Lehrman Orchestra Will Furnish Music of Meet The Union Township Community club has planned an interesting program for the regular June meeting to be held Tuesday evening at the Kohr school house in that township. O. L. Vance and County Agent Busche will attend the meeting and each will give a talk. The Lehrman orchestra will furnish the music, and tlie following program will prove of Interest to all: Instrumental Music—Lehrman Orchestra I Address—O. L. Vance and County Agent Busche. Vocal Music —Bobo Quartet Will We Have an After-Harveat Picnic? —Oscar Gotsch. ’ Dialogue—Reinbach Twins ’ Query Box-All questions pertain- ' ing to Farm and Farm Products, Livestock, culinary and household affairs; all queries to designate who shall answer. Writers of queries will i sign no name. The committee id planning for a 8 very interesting session, and you are cordially invited to attend, whether you live in Union township or not.

NOT FOUND HERE A telephone message from Sheriff Al Abbott of Allen county Saturday afternoon to be on the lookout for Ed Tobey, who was said to have left Fort Wayne for this city with an auto mobile load of booze was a signal to the officers to be on the lookout Sat urday afternoon ami evening for the man and his booze. If he came into Decatur hiii coming and going was hidden from officials, who kept a very dose watch on quarters where it was considered likely he would dispose of his wet goods. Tobey's mother was arrested by the Fort Wayne officials, and she stated he was bound for Decatur. WAS A SURPRISE — Announcement of Marriage of Carlisle Flanders and Miss Gretchen Pierce IN SUNDAY’S PAPER Read With Interest—Ceremony at Windsor, Ontario, February 4th The announcement of the marriage of Carlisle D. Flanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Flanders, of South Third street, this city, and Miss Gretchen Pierce, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. P. P Pierce of Crescent avenue, Fort Wayne, which was solmenized at Windsor, Ontario, last February 4th, the news of which was received here Sunday after the event had been announced in Fort Wayne, by Mrs. Flanders family. The bride, while not known to many Decatur people, is a young lady of pleasing personality and has many friends in her home city where she has lived all her life. The groom is an employe of the Decatur postoffice, is a graduate of the Decatur high school, and served in the world war as a member of Battery A. being one of the first Decatur men to enlist in the service. He is one of Decatur's best young men. and his friends today are congratulating him from every side. Mr. Flanders states that he and Miss Pierce left Fort Wayne on February 3rd, went to Windsor, and returned to Fort Wayne on the sth and he came here to resume his work on Monday, February 6th as usual, and no one ever suspii ioned from that time until Sunday that he had become a benedict, although he hail imparted the information to a few friends, but they refused to believe him. The Journal-Gazette of Sunday had the following to say concerning the party given by the bride: Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Pierce, of 1229 Crescent avenue, announce the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Gretchen, to Carlisle D. Flanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Flanders, of Decatur, Ind. The marriage took place on February 4, 1921, at Windsor. Ontario. The announcement of the marriage of Miss Pierce and Mr. Flanders was made at a beautifully appointed party given last evening at the Pierce home for the pleasure of the bride. The evening was enjoyably spent in playing bunco and cards, after which a delicious two-course supper was served. A clever kewple bride doll, dressed in a dainty white frock and carried a bouquet of white blooms and her bridesmaid, gowned in pink, formed the centerpiece on the table. Baskets of roses and pink daisies were artistically arranged on the table- Attractive bride place cards in pink told of the secret marriage. which came as a surprise to the many guests, who showered the young bride with congratulations. Those present at this beautifully arranged party were the Misses katherine Buhr, Fredonia Herring. Evelyn Barnier. Bertha Kinney. A. Klopfenstein, Amber Till, Ruth King. Loleta Pease, Peggy Pierce, Mrs. Vivian Ummel, Mrs. Neoma Lowe and Miss Gladys Flanders of Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Flanders will reside in De catur, where the groom holds a responsible position with the govern nient. The bride is a charming young ■ woman whose sweet manners and pleasing personality has made for her many friends. RUTH’S NUMBER TWENTY I nlti-il Service. New York. June 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Babe Ruth knock ed his twentieth home run of the season in the third inning of today's game with Detroit. No one was on base. Elimke was the victim. It was the Bambino's fourth four base play in as many days. Ruth took the mound for New York for the first time this season.

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A FINE SERVICE The Pythian Memorial Service Sunday Afternoon Was Most Impressive JUDGE W. 11. EICHHORN Gave Excellent Address— Ritualistic Service at Ralph Miller’s Grave The memorial service conducted on Sunday afternoon by the Knights of Pythias lodge was a most impressive one, and the attendance and spirit of fraternallsm displayed was the outstanding feature of the service. The members met at the home at 2:30 o'clock, with an abundant supply of flowers for the decoration of the graves of all deceased members. Shortly after that hour the trip was made to the Decater cemetery in automobiles, where squads of members decorated the various graves. After this work was completed, the lodge membership under the direction of the master at arms. Carl Fisher, and his assistant. Dallas Brown, formed a double triangle around the grave of Private Ralph Miller, where the ritualistic ceremony was given by the chancellor commander, J. H. Stewart, M. E. Hower, vice chancellor, and Dore B. Erwin, acting prelate. The music for the service was furnished by the K. of P. quartet, W. F. Beery, Henry Dellinger, J. Q. Neptune and C. L. Walters. At the conclusion of the service Judge W. H. Eichhorn of Bluffton, gave the address, and he made an earnest talk along the line of the three great principles, of charity, friendship and benevolence, upon which the order is founded. The talk was made from an automobile parked at the mound near the center of the cemetery. Rev. Charles Tink--Imm gave the closing prayer. Sisters Also Decorate The Pythian Sisters also decorated the graves of the deceased members of their order, ami the Decatur cemetery during Sunday afternoon was a most sacred place, and already one of the prettiest cemeteries in the state, was made more beautiful on Sunday with the flowers deposited here and there as the men and women walked over the cemetery, ENTERTAIN NEIGHBORS. The Adams County Medical society will be host on Wednesday evening the members of the medical societies of Wells and Jay counties in Indiana ami Mercer and Van Wert counties in Ohio. The program will begin with a dinner at the K. of P. home at 6 o’clock served by the Pythian Sisters. Dr. Frank Mann, former Adams county boy, of the Mayo clinic, will address the meeting following the dinner. The meeting is an important one, and the Adams county physicians expect many visitors. MELLON OPPOSES BONUS Washington, I). C„ June 13. — (Special to Daily Democrat). —Secretary of the treasury Mellon will oppose the granting of a soldier bonus at this session of Congress, it was learned today. , Mellon’s opposition to the plan developed after it was announced that Senator Penrose and other senate leaders were to confer with him preparatory to taking up the soldier bonus bill. YEOMAN INITIATION There will be initiation this evening by the Yeomen in their hall in the Meillers block. Members of the degree team are especially urged to be present. THE FREE TOLL BILL. Washington. I). C„ June 13. —(Special to Daily Demorat). —The Borah resolution, providing for free toll through the Panama Canal, for American ships, engaged in the Coastwise trade, was ordered favorably reported today by the senate committee on interoeeanic canals. The vote was unanimous. Senator Borah. Johnson of California and McKinley of Illinois, republicans, Walsh. Montana voted for it. Chairman Borah was authorized to cast favorable votes for Senators Ransdell. Louisiana, and Trammell of Florida. CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE I ulir<! Press Service. Chicago June 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) Wheat: July $1.40; Sept. $1.27%. Corn: July 64%; Sept 65%. Oats: July 38%; Sept. 40%.