Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 18 June 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 144.

CROWD ATTENDED COMMUNITY CLUB Held at School House No. 8 North of Berne Last Evening—A Splendid Event DECATUR MEN THERE Talks Made by Mr. Busche, Col. Reppert, Jim Arnold and W. A-. Klepper Another splendid meeting of the Community club of middle Monroe township was held last evening at school house No. 8, a mile north of Berne. These meetings have been in progress at this place and over the county for a year and interest continues to Increase. Many problems are discussed and many speakers of more or less ability have been heard. This particular club was the result of a meeting called a year ago for the purpose of interesting the farmers of that locality in raising Holstein cattle. A permanent organization resulted. Last night's meeting was called to order by the president, David J. Schwartz who told of the splendid work done during the year. The two school rooms were well filled with men and boys. Coun'y Agent Busche then talked for fifteen minutes about cattle tests, giving some very interesting information. Supplementing the splendid work of the farmers organizations representative Decatur business men have been attending the meetings over the county during the past couple of months. Heretofore we have depended largely on the report of Mr. Busche concerning these meetings but last night the editor joined a party and attended. That it was an enjoyable evening goes without saying and we are more convinced than ever that all of us living here in the best county on earth ought to get better acquainted and ought to pull together. Our interests are mutual and there should be no misunderstandings for what helps one helps the other. James Arnold gave a most interesting talk on the good of organization among the farmers and W. A. Klepper of the Clover Leaf creameries made it plain how the interests of his concern and those of the farmers of this county are interwoven. He told them that if he could secure half the cream in this county he could afford to pay several cents more per pound for the butter fat they have to sell and he told them how in other ways they could advance their own interests. Col. Fred Reppert, the headliner for the evening talked for forty-five minutes and pleased the crowd. The colonel was born and reared within a few miles of the place where the meeting was held. He knew them all and it was like getting home. Fred was in his best humor and he told one story after another, “razzed the bunch who accompanied him and tnen gave some sound advice to the farmers on the breeding of pure bred live stock. He invited the farmers to come to the fair and urged every one of them to bring something to enter. That’s what makes a fair and Fred told them that this fair is net a money making proposition but his idea of doing something for the best county in the world. He has traveled far since he left the farm in French township twenty-three years ago and has become the greatest auctioneer in this country, but he told the men last night that most of the outside noise is glitter and that real genuine happiness is found on the farm. He advised the young men and boys to stick to the soil and he plead for the men of the Community club to In duce their wives and daughters to attend the meetings and become a part of the organization. It was a delightful occasion and we hope every one there enjoyed it as much as we d-d. ' The Decatur party included Col. Reppert, W. A. Klepper, J. F. Arnold. Oscar Lankenau, J. H. Heller and Master Donald Klepper. IN JUSTICE COURT 'Squire Kintz, holding court in the mayor’s office Friday, had a somewhat difficult case before him and a jury of six men. Vinco Ukerisch wa» suing W. P. Colchin on a labor account, and Colchin in turn filed a counter-complaint againt Ukerisch. L. C. DeVoss apeared for Ukerisch who was formerly a tenant on the Colt bin farm, while J. W. Teeple appeared for Colchin. The trial lasted all day, the jury returning a verdict for Ukeiisci tn the sum of $26.60.

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DIES IN LOS ANGELES \\ ord has been received here of the death at Los Angeles, Cal,, of Mrs. William Adelsperger, a half-sister to the late Jesse Niblick. She formerly resided here, but had been in California many years, where she made her home with her daughter. Her death occurred Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the funeral service will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at Toledo, Ohio. HAO A GREAT TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Colter Visited With Stephenson Family at Newark, N. J. WENT TO WASHINGTON Saw Many Historic Sights at Philadelphia, New York and Other Places Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Colter have returned from an interesting ten days visit to the eastern cities and report a very delightful time. Their first stop was at Philadelphia where Mr. Colter attended the National Hardwood Lumbermen's convention, while Mrs. Colter took in the city with the ladies entertainment committee. While there they visited Independence Hall, the Navy Yards, Hog Island Ship 'Building Yards, saw the famous Liberty Bell and many other historic places. From there they went to Atlantic City, promenaded along the world famed board walk which is built on piling driven in the sand and is from six to ten feet high, about forty feet wide and eighteen miles long. At lantic City is a great play house but has little of historic interest. Trenton New Jersey was the next stop and about this city centers the birth of our nation and its independence. Many historic points connected with the life of General Washington are found there. Near there he crossed the Delaware, defeated the Hessian army and had his headquarters in the revolutionary days. Here the Colters also had a pleasant visit with Dr. D. T. Stephenson, former pastor of the First M. E. church of this city. The family is nicely located and asked that their regards be extended to all their Decatur friends. The next place visited was New York City, largest in the world with a population of six and one-half million and many sights of world renown ed interest, the Goddess of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery park, sky scrap pers up to fifty-seven stories, Grants tomb, the Jewish districts where there are 6,000 Jews huddled in one block. And then on to Washington, D. C., the nations capital. One is always made glad to see this wonderful city with its magnificent government build ings, wide clean streets and beautiful shade trees and shrubbery. Here the Colters had the pleasure of calling on Francis Stepsenson, son of Dr. and Mrs. D. T. Stephenson, who for fourteen months past has served as as sistant city editor of the Washington Herald, one of the leading newspapers of that city. They also visited and enjoyed Alexandria, Mt. Vernon and other places. At Alexandria they visited Washington’s church and the Masonic lodge where he was Master and at Mt. Vernon his famous home. They enjoyed every minute of the trip.

HERE NEXT TUESDAY County Auditor Jaberg today received notice from W. C. Harrison, secretary of the state board of tax commissioners, that some one of the board would be here Tuesday. June 21, to take up the matter of the assessment of corporations before the board of review. The notice follows: Indianapolis, Ind., June 17, 1921. County Auditor, Decatur, Indiana. Dear Sir: The assessment of corporations will be taken up by some one representing the commission at your office Tuesday, June 21, 1921. Please notify either by phone or mail all corporations in your jurisdiction that the Board of Review has a hesitancy about fixing the assessment and to be on hand on that date. Respectfully. STATE BOARD OF TAX COM. W. C. Harrison. Secretary. Members of corporations In this city and county are asked to call at the auditor’s office, and ask any question they may desire on the date named. Catherine Costello attended the dance at the Masonic hall last evening.

ORGANIZER HERE Peter McSweney, Brother of Late Lord Mayor of Cork, in Decatur Today A MEETING TONIGHT At K. of C. Hall to Organize Local Council of Friends of Irish Freedom Peter McSweney, brother of the late Lord Mayor of Cork, will be a guest of the city of Decatur this eve ning and probably over Sunday. This evening at 8 o’’clock, at the Knights of Columbus hall. Mr. McSweney will talk to the assembly in the interest ot Irish freedom, and will complete the organization of a local council of Friends of Irish Freedom. Mr. McSweney arrived on the afternoon train from Indianapolis and he is traveling over the country interesting friends of the Irish cause to organize and assist, if possible the cause of their Irish brothers across the waters. He is a* leader among followers of the green, and as a resident of New York, has conducted wonderful meetings there and in other eastern states, and his work in completing organizations in the central and western states has brought recognition from the press. Friends of the Irish cause in this city are pleased that they were able to get him for the work here, and it will pay you to hear him this evening, whether you expect to become a member of the local council or not. The meeting this evening will open at 8 o'clock, and will be held at the K. of C. hall.

BAND MEETING MONDAY Members of the Decatur band are urgently requested to be present at the meeting on Monday evening for practice. Several matters of the utmost importance must be decided at this meeting. If any member finds it impossible to be present, please send your music. 14442 —- i LOST — Pair of shell rimmed nose glasses, possibly between Fourth street, on Monroe to Second street. Reward if returned to this office. 14443 A PACKER’S BILL

Which Pleases the Packers But Will Bring Little Relief Has Been Passed NOW IN CONFERENCE Charges Made That Those Interested Had Too Much to do With Its Passage Washington, June 18.—(Special to Daily Democrat). —With the "label of the Packers” upon it, the slightly amended Haugen packer control bill goes back to the house today. It passed the senate late yesterday by a vote of 45 to 21. Charges that the Haugen bill had been “written by the packers” and was “thoroughly satisfactory” to them were repeatedly made on the floor of the senate and the charges were never denied. Senator Sntoot of Utah, one of the leading opponents of the measure, explained that representatives of the packing interests had been called in consultation over some of the technicality problems during the draft of the Haugen bill. The the Haugen bill stands, the entire burden of administration is placed upon the Secretary of Agriculture. No assistant or extra clerical force is provided. It also strips the federal trade commission of its jurisdiction over the packing industry. HEADED SOUTH Deputy Sheriff Roy Baker received notice last evening by telephone to be on the lookout for a man named Dennis Morrison, who had stolen a horse and buggy at Angola, and from a postcard received by relatives at Angola was at or near Monroe in this county. A trip to Monroe by Deputy Baker brought the information that Morrison had been there Thursday and left southward that evening. The buggy is described as being equipped with red cushions, and the horse is a black. His daughter was in the rig with him, and they are believed to be enroute to Kentucky. Mrs. Snapp from north of town shopped here today.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, June 18,1921.

HOME FROM CONVENTION J. S. Peterson returned this morning from the T. P. A. convention at I<oulsville. Mr. Peterson says several amendments were made to the constitution of the organization, one ot which is the insertion of a partial disability clause in the policy given members. Mr. Peterson says the sessions of the convention were interesting.

MANY ARE COMING For the Fourth of July Races and Barbecue at Bellmont Park, Decatur PROGRAM IS GREAT Free Buffalo Sandwiches, Battle Royal and a Great Racing Card Offered Ten thousand people are expected to visit Bellmont park on the Fourth of July. The Decatur Driving club is planning a big program for that day and everybody who goes will enjoy the occasion. The fact that one of the big buffaloes will be butchered and a free barbecue given, will attract many who are planning a picnic on that day. This will give you the opportunity to enjoy the lake in the morning, have your dinner and be on the ground for the race program. One of the attractions is the battle royal to be staged in the afternoon. Nine colored gents of more or less prowess will enter the arena at one time, using light gloves and the last one to remain standing in the ring will be awarded a fifty dollar prize. The race program includes several trotting and pacing events for which more than fifty of the fast ones have entered. It's to be a big day and a good time and you should plan to attend. The advertising matter is now being distributed over a radius of fifty miles.

FUNERAL AT 2:30. Funeral services for Mrs. Penn Robison wil be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. TinkJiam officiating. Burial will be at the Decatur cemetery.

SENDS CHECK Grant Syphers, former proprietor of a grocery at Pleasant Mills, was very much surprised to get through the mail today a letter from a lad who used to loaf in the store, with the other lads of the community. Enclosed in the letter was a check for $5.00, which the writer stated would pay for candy he had taken from the show cases in the store sixteen years ago; he also asked the forgiveness of Mr. Syphers, for his act. Mr. Syphers states he had never missed the capdy, but willingly forgives the man. YAP QUESTION SETTLED. Geneva, June 18. —(Special to Dally Democrat). — The Mesopotanian and Yap questions have been tentatively settled in favor of theAUnited States. While final disposition of these problems must be arranged in conferences between the United States and the allies, American diplomacy carried its initial point when the league of nations council decided that American approval was necessary in the allocation of mandates. JACK DEMPSEY IS NAMED. Los Angeles, Calif., June 18. —(Special to Daily Democrat). —Mrs. Lilly Boulanger, wife of the wealthy Osage Indian ot Pawhuska, Okla., who filed a divorce petition against her naming “Jack Dempsey of Los An geles” as correspondent today stated that she knew Jack Dempsey, the heavy weight champion. Boulanger charged that his wife and Dempsey exchanged letters. “I didn’t write to Jack Dempsey al though I have known him since we were children,” Mrs. Boulanger said. “We went to school together. The insinuation made by my husband are absurd. I intend to file immediate a cross complaint charging Intoxication and cruelty. INDIANAPOLIS MARKET Indianapolis, Ind., June 8. —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Hog receipts 5000; best heavies $8.25-$8.30; medium mixed $8.30 $8.35; common choice $8.35-$8.50; bulk sales $8.25 $8.35; cattle receipts 125, steady; sheep receipts 200, market steady; tops $l- -

HAD GOOD TIME Banquet Given to Honorary and Extension and New Members Friday by MISSIONARY SOCIETY Os M. E. Church Great Affair—Program Followed a Big Chicken Dinner The banquet given by the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church to the honorary and extension members and the new members of the society at the church last evening, was a great success, and as one of the members remarked this morning: "To have been there is the only way you will ever know what a great success it was; but to hint it mildly, it was one of the greatest events ever given at the church." A crowd of more than 150 were present. Beautiful bouquets graced each table where the banquet was served. A bountiful chicken dinner, with all the trimmings, and terminal- ; ing with ice cream and angel food cake, made the guests all feel happy. After the dinner the scene was changed from the dining room to the church parlors where an interesting program was given. Many interest Ing facts concerning the foreign field were related, and officers and mem bers were spurred on to a greater interest in the work. Many musical numbers added to the program made it one real enter- ( tainment, and for a time the severe warm weather was forgotten. TOO MUCH NORMALCY. I Chicago, June 18.—(Special to . Daily Democrat). —Chicago’s rialto , has been turned into a breadline. Gallery gazers today came to the ( rescue of 2,000 chorus girls who are , jobless and pennyless here. Funds here being contributed to a , relief fund to tide the girls over un- , til the show business gets on its feet , again. , The benefit will wind up with a big , picnic which is to be staged tomorrow.

CHEMISIS OBJECT To Supplemental Prohibition Bill of Congressman Volstead of Dry Fame IT WILL RUIN THEM Is the Claim and Rule Committee Decides Not to Hurry Proposed Bill United Press Service. Washington, D. C., June 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The supple mental prohibition bill of Representative Volstead, which already has encountered strong and unexpected op position in the house, met “a chemical warfare barrage” today. Representatives of the American Chemical society charged in communications to the house rules committee that the chemical industry “Is threat eed with destruction" by Volstead’s measure. Objections of the chemists are directed at those sections of the bill which were designed to hit the manufacture of medicinal preparations which can be used for liquor substitutes. As the result of the increasing op position to some features of the bill, the rules committee virtually has decided to refuse Volstead’s request for a rule which would jam his measure through the house without the opportunity for amendment. Meanwhile, numerous brewers are demanding that the prohibition commissioner allow them to sell medicinal beer under the palmer ruling. The first section of the Volstead supplement knocks out this ruling by absolutely prohibiitng the prescription of beer. Washington, D. C., June 18—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Prohibition workers split today on the question ot amending the Volstead law. E. C. Dinwiddle, dry worker and former anti-saloon league official, urged that he proposed amendments to the Volstead law be divided and only the sections prohibiting beer be barred immediately. Wayne Wheeler, general counsel of (Continued on page two)

PICNIC HELD TOMORROW _____. The St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran school of the Fuelling settlement will hold their annual school picnic In the Kukelhan grove, one-quarter mile west of the Fuelling church tomorrow afternoon. A' good program has been arranged by the children and teachers and a good time is in store for all who attend. Refreshments will be sold and the public is cordially invited.

“THE TATTLER"

June Number of the St. Joseph School Publication to be Distributed AT SUNDAY SERVICE

At St. Mary’s Church— Bright Newsy Paper Published by the Students The June number of "The Tattler," the paper issued by the graduating clas sos the St. Joseph schools, is ready for delivery to the students and patrons of the church and school at the services on Sunday. This is the second issue of the publication put out by this class, and their work is splendidly done. The issue is dedicated to the faithful pastor and his co workers, the tireless teachers. The editorial stats is composed of the following members: Editor, Margaret Mylott; business Manager. Irene Holthouse; advertising manager, Charlotte Niblick; circulation manager, Helen Gass; school reporters, Andrew Appleman and Aloysius Schneider. They have all done their work well, and the paper is filled with bright news stories of happenings in the school, and during the school year, and many other stories, written by the pupils; the editorials are of the right kind. The business men of the city were liberal in their support in the way of advertising, and the staff of editor, business managers, and all. are deserving of praise in their effort. Get your paper tomorrow of any student while you are at the usual Sunday services at the St. Mary’s church.

ON THE PROGRAM

O. L. Vance of this city will talk to the Sunday school convention of the Willshire township Sunday schools at the Pleasant Grove church near Willshiie, Ohio, on Sunday afternoon. There will be an afternoon and evening session of the convention, and a good program has been prepared. STILLMAN TO TESTIFY. New York, June 18. —(Special to Daily Democrat). —Appearance of Janies A. Stillman on the stand in his divorce action against Anne H. Stillman, it was believed today, will conclude his case and open the way for presentment of the defense of his wife. Although the date of his appearance has been changed for “publicity reasons” it was said the banker cannot hope to testify without widest publicity and it was believed he would decide to appear just after the hearings are resumed June 28th. HE SPEND FIVE BILLION. Washington. D. C., June 18. —(Special to Dally Democrat).—With ordinary expenditures totaling slightly more than $5,000,000 for the fiscal year to eml in two weeks, the government will have kept practically within its income for the first year since 1914. Reports of the treasury department now indicate. Predictions that a huge deficit would pile up at the dose of the fiscal year June 30th have been freely made for months by members of congress and some officials. AT OBERLIN, OHIO Miss Jirene Gregory, of tills city is a graduate of the music department of the college this year, and took a prominent part in the music at tlie demonstration concert in the Warner concert liall on June 15. Miss Gregory is a daughter of Mrs Lizzie Gregory of Fourth street, Decatur. HAVE BABY GIRL Nancy Alice is the name of the new (eight and a quarter-pound girl baby born yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. 1). E. Studebaker at their home on Madison street. Mother and babe are getting along nicely.

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TEACHERS NAMED FOR SCHOOL YEAR Decatur School Board at a Meeting Friday Approve Teachers’ Contracts SEVERAL VACANCIES Among Them High School Principalship—Mr. Smith (Joes to Law School At a meeting of the school board on Friday afternoon the board approved the selection of teachers for

the next year. However, there are a few vacancies to be filled, among them being the principalship of the high school, a teacher of Isatin, and a general science and assistant mathematics teacher, and a teacher of arithmetic and reading in the central building. Byard Smith, principal of the high school last year has entered Yale university for a course in law, and will not return. Miss Marie Cook, teacher of Isatin, resigned to retire; Miss Mary Frisinger, teacher of mathematics, also resigned, and her place will be filled by Miss Agnes Sellemeyer, a graduate of Indiana university, Miss Sellemeyer has been teacher of mathematics in the Bluffton high school. O. J. Briggs, science teacher has taken a position with the Ross School of Chiropractic at Fort Wayne and will not return next year. Archie Heller, teacher of arithmatic and reading at the central building, will attend school at Angola next year and this place is vacant. Miss Genevieve Smith, a teacher in the south ward, will attend school at Ohio Wesleyan University next year, and Miss Helen Everett, daughter of George Everett, will fill this vacancy. Mrs. Harvey Lammimann. until two weeks ago, Miss Ruby Miller, who taught the first grade at the Riley building will be succeeded by Miss Naomi Mayer, n graduate this spring of Mrs. Blaker's school at Indianapolis. Miss Martha Will of Poneto, will be the new English teacher. She has had six year’s experience as a teacher and graduated this year from Indiana univresity. Mr. C. A. Garrett of Montpelier, a graduate of Purdue in 1910, will succeed Mr. Minch as the manual training teacher. Mr. Minch going to the Kendallville school. The new teacher comes highly recommended, and last year was an assistant at Purdue. The several vacancies will be filled in the next few days, and when the schools open in the fall, it is expected that Decatur will have the best corps of teachers she has ever had. A list of those selected follows:

Riley Building. First Grade —Naomi Mayer. Second Grade and Principal—Nell Winnes. Third Grade —Florence Haney. Fourth Grade —Puth Parrish. South Ward. First Grade and Principal—Eva Acker. Second Grade —Marie Daniels. Third Grade—Effie Patton. Fourth Grade—Helen Everett. North Ward. First Grade —Elizabeth Peterson. Second Grade—Della Sellemeyer. Third Grade —Gladys Kern. Fourth Grade and Principal—John Parrish. Central First Grade—Bertha Bunner. Second Grade —Mary Fuhrman. Fifth Grade —Neva Brandyberry. Fifth Grade—Margaret Moran. Sixth Grade —Zelna Stevens. Sixth Grade —Doris DeVoss. Grammar and Writing—Grace Coffee. History and Reading—Mathilda Sellemeyer. Georgraphy and Physiology—Elia Arithmetic and Reading—Open Principal, and Arithmetic—W.. triuy Brown.

High School. Principalship—Open. Science —June Ossenberg. History—Martha Tyner. English—Martha Will. Latin —Open. Bookkeeping ami Business English —Blanche McCrory. Commercial —Ruth Gay. Mathematics—Agnes Seyymeyer. penerai Science and Mathematics —Open. Supervisors. Domestic Science—Maude Howard. Manual Training—C. A. Garrett. Music and Art —Edna Snyder. Physical Training—Urban B. Jeffries. (Continued on page two)