Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 16 January 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 13.

tourney rules AREMADE KNOWN Governing the Big basketball MEET In This City March 3 and 4Tourneys Open to All Teams in Districts. Principal J. D. L. Cline, of the local W(! h school, who is designated as the venter principal in charge of the district basketball tournament to he held here March 3 and 4. has received a copy of the rules and regulations governing all of the district meets tt> be held in the state on the dates mentioned. The management of these tourneys rests solely with the state board of control. All locaf arrangements have been delegated to be the center prin cipals. Two officials of each tourney will be selected by the board, and none but fair, disinterested and competent men will be chosen. All schedules of hoars, floors, teams and officials wil. be made out and printed by the board All schedules will be drawn by lot and no changes will be made in them. The tourneys are open to all members of the association, irrespective of the!) season’s record. Teams are limited to eight men, but ten men can be certified to. The central principals have contracted to en tertain nine men (which must include the faculty manager) from each com peting school. The entertainment will begin if necessary at 7 a. m., Friday March 3, and continue, if necessary until 8 a. m., Sunday March sth Printed schedules will be sent to each competing school in plenty of time ti arrange for making the trip. All com peting schools are requested to asl for no longer entertainment than it necessary, but all schools are entitled to entertainment throughout ths tour ney. All expenses, save tranfeporta tion, shall be paid. The admission fees at all tourney; is fixed at 35 cents for single admis sions and $1.50 for season tickets and no more tickets shall be sold than th; capacity of the house will justify. A: equitable distribution of the ticket: shall be made among the competing schools, based on distance, enroll ment in high school, and probable at tendance from the competing schools due consideration being given to the stipulations outlined under expenses Entries close Monday, February 20th and cannot be changed afterwards An entrance fee of $1 must accompany each entry blank. Special privilege; will not be granted anyone. No gambling of any kind will be al. lowed, and no special prizes can be offered to any competing teams. Fant ere requested to keep in mind these facts. You may jeopardize yout school. Several schools have already beet suspended for a violation of the rules laid down by the Indiana High School Athletic association and will not be Permitted to play in the district tournaments. Others are on proba Hon, and principals of other schools have been asked to appear before the state board of control. It is expected that the district tour uey to be held here will be one of the aost interesting held in the state of Indiana, and Decatur people are asked to cooperate in every way possible, with the school officials in taking care ° f the visitors for the two daysMarch 3 and 4. The school officials will keep the Public informed through the paper at times, and all fans will know just W [ at is expected from the people of er atur to make the event a success. — —•— SUFFERS nervous breakdown Warren M. Sargent, daughter ,r -E. Burns, was taken to the St. vnR- ePh ! hosp,lta1 ’ Fort Wayne, Ind., afternoo “ where she will , ai " for rest “nd treatment. She brea'v? ring frOm a com Plete nervous kuown and worry over the conwho'i the health ° r Mr - Sargent. * o ° * S ,n , Bal >fornia now, but is imfhe s 8 ly ’ She 18 S ratef “i by the W W S R e c h 6r d n h ‘ le at b ° me • R. C. and Ben Hurs. NEW COMER? Pound d» Ja ? 0 ’ 18 the name Os the Ralph « ghter born t 0 Mr. and Mrs. kota \ 08 7 ° f Yankton - South Dafather and mornlng - Both mother s «tisfacturily aU M lter progreßßfn « erly M > y ' Mrs - Moser was formy Mis ® Cecil Andrews.

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THE COURT NEWS. — Judge Moran was in Fort Wayne today. hearing the arguments in tho case of Lyons & Lyons vs. Tho United ( States Fidelity and Guaranty company being an action to collect burglary Insurance. The trial of tho cast* has taken the greater part of two weeks and was finished today. Real estate transfers; George G. Flanders to Carlisle D. Flanders, in- ' lot 73, Decatur, $1; Della McKeever to Albert Hullinger, inlot 511, Decatur. 85; Decatur Cemetery Association to William and Charles Smith, lot 12. Decatur cemetery, $25. THREE VICTORIES Decatur High School Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity and Eighth Grade DEFEAT THE BERNE High School Boys, Girls and Eighth Grade—Game Was Rough. The Decatur high school boys varsity five, the girls varsity team and the Central eighth grade team, motored to Herne Saturday evening, where they met the high school boys, the high school girls and the eighth grade of that city, the locals returning home with another triple victory, the boys winning by a score of 21 to 20, the girls 23 to 7 and the eighth graders 21 to 6. The games were staged at the new Community Hall and were well at ;ended by fans of both schools. The feature game of the evening staged between the two high school boys teams proved to be a rough and turn ble affair both teams being hard pressed at all times. The local ma chine failed to work the first half and they resorted mainly to Ion; shots which failed to register, the ocals holding the short end of the ally at the rest period which stood 14 to 9. The second half proved entirely different, the locals getting into action and within a short time had climbed up to even terms with their opponents and then slipped into the lead by a imall margin, the score at the end of ;he game standing 21 to 20 in their favor. In the girls contest, the local ladies had things their own way and were never in danger of dropping behind. The locals opened their bombardment from the start and continued to score almost at will, holding their opponents to seven points through the entire lime which they placed a total oi twenty-three to their credit. The local team showed much speed and accuracy and mastered the contest from the start. The local eighth graders also made a fine showing in their contest with the Berne eighth grade team, they taking their opponents into camp by a score of 21 to 6. The game was fast and full of action from the start to finish, the locals jumping into the lead from the first tap-off and continued to pile up a score which put the game on ice for them early in the contest. The line-up and summary of the boys game was as follows: Decatur Berne MeyerF Miller Dorwin..,F Clauser LinnC Whitehurst SteeleG Synder TeepleG Baumgartner Decatur —Field goals: Meyer, 2; Dorwin, Linn, 2; Steele, 2. Berne: Miller, 2; Clauser, 4: Whitehurst. , Foul goals—Decatur, 5 out of 9. Berne 7 out of 11. VICTIMS IMPROVING. Announcement is made from the Van Wert hospital that all of the children injured in the crossing accident a week ago show signs of improve- ' ment. The condition of George Pack- ' ler, fifteen years old, is still serious, however, and he is not yet out of ! danger. Anna Stegaman, heretofore, regarded as serious, shows a marked improvement. Joseph Overholt and Paul Imler and the other little victims are recovering nicely. GOES TO LOUISANA. Henry Krick will leave this evening for his rice farm at Lake Charles, La., and will probably remain several . months. He was accompanied by - Mrs. Charles Sipes and daughter, who • live at Sulphur, La., and who have ; been here visiting with Mrs. Sipes' - sister, Mrs. W. E. Moon, and other relatives.

ARE IMPROVING Children Injured in Van Wert Wreck Are Better Says Van Wert Tinies WILL FILE A REPORT Coroner Will Complete Work Today-Prosecutor Pushing Investigation. Hospital reports Saturday w’ere more favorable of the children, who were injured in the Ridge township school accident Tuesday. The condition of August Stegaman. 17, sister of August and Josie Stegaman. who •lied from their injuries, is reported as very much improved. Anna suffered a severe cut on the head besides other injuries. The condition of Georg' Facklei however, still remains serious. Other patients were reported as doing well. Friday evening Dr. C. R. Keyser, coroner, heard the testimonies of the train crew concerning the accident. The engineer, brakeman, conductor and fireman were questioned. Dr. .Keyser expects to investigate the stories of some school children after which he will make a report of the finding of evidence. He expects to have this report ready the first of next week. Prosecuting Attorney Carl P. Dunifon. will spend Saturday and Monday for investigation of witnesses he will subpoena. The grand jury finished up all other business at the session Saturday morning. Tuesday morning will be given over entirely to the investigation of the wreck. If Engineer Trimble is indicted by the' grand jury the case will be brought up in common pleas court for defense. —Van Wert Times. a FORD PRICES CUT. The price of Ford cars was sliced today, the cut ranging from $6 on the roadster, to $7 on the touring car and sls on the coupe and sedan. The prices of the cars, now are, f. o. b. De troit: Runabout, $319: touring. $348; coupe. $580; sedan, $645; chassis, $285; truck $430. FORD TURNED OVER The Ford coupe belonging to and driven by Homer Ashleman, of the Bake-Rite store, turned turtle Sunday evening near the Former stock farm. The top struck a concrete bulkhead alongside the road, completed demolishing it. Mr. Ashlman was but slightly hurt. JOE MURPHY DEAR Well Known Farmer Passed Away at His Home Southeast of This City INFIRMITIES OF AGE And Complications the Cause-Funeral Services Wednesday from Home Joseph W. Murphy, well known farmer, residing six and one-half miles southeast of Decatur, in Monroe township, died at 11:12 o’clock Sunday night after an illness of several weeks' due to complications and infirmities of age. Mr. Murphy was born March 26. 1847, at Bellbrook, Ohio, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy. He was seventy-three years, ten months and nineteen days old. Mr. Murphy came to Adams county many years ago, and had lived southeast of the city many years. He was known to all of the older people of this part of the county. During the past several years he had made his home with his children on the farm in Monroe township, and had not actively engaged in the work of the farm. Surviving their father are four children: two sons and two gaughters; Harry and Carl Murphy and Misses Frances and Marion Murphy, all of whom live at or near the parental home. There are also two brothers and one sister, George Murphy, of Fletcher, Ohio; Samuel, of Columbia, S. C., and Mrs. Jane Cavault of Fletcher, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the home. Burial will be at the Backesto cemetery. _ a • THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ Probably fair and warmer.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, January 16, 1922.

44444+444444444 * FIRE ALARM 4 4 4 4 Please observe the following + 4 rules in case of fire: 4 4 Call Central and tell her there 4 ♦ is a fire. + 4 Be sure and give her the street 4 + and location as near as possible, 4 4 whether it is in the north, south, 4 4 east or west part of the city. 4 + Never wait to call the fire de- 4 4 partment direct as valuable time + 4- will be lost. Just tell Central ♦ 4 and they will do the rest. 4 4 Alarms for various parts ot 4 4 the city as given by water works 4 4 whistle —Corner of Monroe and 4 4 Fifth Streets dividing line: + 4 East of Fifth and North of + 4 Monroe street —One Blast 4 4 East of Fifth and South of 4 4 Monroe Street—Two Blasts. 4 4 West of Fifth and South of 4 4 Monroe street —Three Blasts 4 4 West of Fifth and North of 4 4 Monroe street —Four Blasts 4 4 Fire Out —One Long Blast. 4 4 When department is not called 4 4- In case you have a fire where 4 4 the department has not been 4 4 called, please report same to 4 4 the Fire Chief as the State Law 4 4 requires that reports must be 4 4 made of all fires which occur. 4 4 Amos Fisher, fire chief. 4 44444444444444 4 IRELANDIS FREE Becomes Seld-Governing State Today-Michael Collins Take Entire Charge WITH HIS CABINET Ten Battalions of British Troops Ordered to Evacuate Ireland at Once. Il’nlteil I’re»« Service). Dublin, Jan. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Ireland today became a self governing state. Lord Fitzallan, viceroy of Ireland, turned over his powers of government to Michael Collins and the provisional southern cabinet in a dramatic meeting at Dublin castle. At the same time word came from the war office at London that ten battalions of British troops had been ordered to evacuate Ireland at once. The reigns of Irish legislation and government as provided for by the treaty signed by Irish plenipotentiary and the British cabinet at Downing street, December 6 were formerly handed to Collins who accepted control of Irish internal affairs on the name of the southern provisional government. The British authorities will retire from Ireland at once. The process of reorganizing the machinery of government and building up the personal .of a new government which will become the Irish free state will begin forthwith. Eamon J. Duggan, provisional foreign minister, met with Fitzallen, and to him and to Collins, acting permier the viceory surrendered his powers. Mike Zambrano of Fort Wayne spent yesterday in this city as a guest of the Jesse Cole family. GD OB PROGRAM Arranged for Farmers’ Institutes at Monmouth and Monroe, Indiana ON JANUARY 23 AND 24 Talks, Discussions, Reports and Good Musical Numbers Make-up Program Good programs have been arranged for the Farmer's Institutes to be held at Monmouth and Monroe this month. The Monmouth Institilte wil Ibe held Monday, January 23rd, at the Monmouth school while the Monroe Institute will be held Tuesday, January 24th at the Monroe hgih school. The out of town speakers at the Monmouth and Monroe Institutes ' will be Mr. Johnson of Aurora, Indi- ’ ana and Mrs. Lindsey of Salem. Both speakers have a message worth hearing. Other good speakers are on the programs and the farmers and residents of the north and south part 1 of the county are urged to attend the > meeting. Morning land' afternoon sessions will be held and at noon basket ‘ lunches will be enjoyed. County Agent Busche will assist in the programs and will also make a talk at both places.

A SQUARE DEAL For Disabled Veterans and Adjusted Compensation for Ex-Service Men IS THE STATEMENT Os Hanford MacNider, National Commander of the American Legion. (United Service) South Bend. Jan. 16—A square deal for the disabled veterans and adjusted compensation for ex-service nen and women were asked by Hanord MacNider, national commander j of tlie American Legion, who spoke j it a luncheon of business men at the ■liver Hotel, here today in connection with the celebration of Ameri .tun Legion Day in South Bend. The region’s stand on the question of adjusted compensation was supported n a speech made by A. R. Erskine, president of the Studebaker company. “The veteran is now seeking for bedside decisions instead of long agonizing weeks of uncertainty while papers and affidavits and claims wander back and forth between the hospital and the sick man who cannot be expected to get well when his mind is full of worry about bis dependents to whom he is only preving a burden,” MacNider said. “The American Legion intends to see that the disabled veteran gets a square deal from the country he bought for.” Those organizations opposing the bonus fail to understand the adjusted compensation bill pending in congress which provides it, MacNider said. •[ indorse the principles of adjust id compensation for world war veterans as sponsored by the American Legion.” Erskine said. "Because I fell, first, that the men who risked ,hei; lives in defense of our country are richly entitled to the benefits ofered under the legislation now pending in congress and second because the legislation is economically sound.” THE AUCTION SALES The sales being conducted by the auction students in the / Holthouse sales rooms on North Second street >ach evening are decidedly interesting. The students show a marked improvement in their work over the first week, and all ot them are taking to the work fine. A great number of valuable articles are sold, and the public in addition to the bargains secured, will enjoy the sales greatly, as there is enough real fun to complete a comic opera program. MEN WILL MEET George T. Horst, Field Secretary for Presbyterian Men’s Activities HERE TUESDAY NIGHT Local Men Will Meet at 6:30 for Luncheon-- The Address Will Follow. The January meeting of the Presbyterian Men’s club will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 o’clock in the Sunday school room of the church. The meeting will open with the luncheon and the committee in charge of the banquets for the organization is planning a good feed for the occasion. George T. Horst, of Chicago, field secretary of men’s activities in the Presbyterian church, will be here for the evening, and following the banquet will talk to the Decatur men on the work of the men in the entire denomination. He has had much experience in men's work, is full of en- ' thusiasm and “pep” and he will have a message Decatur men will want to i . hear. This is the third meeting of the pro- ' gram planned by the men for the winter months, and everyone of the speak--1 ers for the year will be men who are known nationally in the denomina- ’ tion and out. Men of this city should be present Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church for the banquet and address. The time is 6:20. i CANDIDATE FOR CORONER. i The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette this morning contains the announce- , ment that Dr. Harry G. Erwin of Hun- ; tertown, will be a candidate for coroner of Allen county at the coming i spring primary. Dr. Erwin is a son of ; the late Judge R. K. Erwin and was born and raised in Adams county.

LADIES OF MOOSE TO MEET There will lie a meeting of lady relatives of tho Moose, at Moose Hall i Tuesday evening at 7:30 p. m. For the purpose of organizing a Chapter ' of Women of Moose Heart Legion. The meeting last Tuesday eve was a success. Enough ladies signing at J that time to insure a chapter in this city. The charter will lie open until after Tuesday evening, so all ladies wanting to join, can do so. The ob. ] ject of the Legion is to assist the Loyal Order of Moose in building , homes for the aged Moose and their families at Hoose Heart, 111., and Birmingham. Ala. A SNAPPYMAYOR. t ■ f Is Mrs. Mary McFadden, Age 1 Eighty, of Magnetic ' Springs. Colorado ’ s WILL CLEAN TOWN i Has No Use for Bootleggers 1 —Opens Administration With Doughnuts Today Magnetic Springs, Colo., Jan. 16. — (Special to Daily Democrat).—The 1 oldest woman mayor in the United j States started in today to give Mag. , netic Springs a real old-fashioned ad- j ministration. ( Mrs. Mary McFadden, 80 years old, ( just appointed head of this little vill- , age. was busy today superintending baking of doughnuts, cookies and cake j with which she will open her first j council meeting tonight. “I’m going to give this town a scrubbing behind the ears, too,” she i said as she busied herself with official preparations. “I will have this village i as clean as a pin by spring. “My plan is to recruit the men folks : to help make this health resort the I prettiest place in the state. Anyone who refuses to work for me will be ■ fed on bread and water. 1 “And bootleggers—l have no sympathy for them. As Judge of the City court I will deal with them severely and give every one the limit. The city jail hasn't had an occupant in three months, but I'll get the cobwebs out ' and have it ready for company." Despite her "old-fashioned” administration, bobbed hair and short skirts ' will not be banished, Mrs. McFadden said. “I can stand it. if they can,” she said. "But if it comes to wearing just a belt, the girls .must wear a wide one.” FUNK BABE DEAD Albert, five days old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Funk, near Rivarre, died Saturday at the home, and a pri- , vate funeral service was held from the home Sunday afternoon. Burial was at the U. B. cemetery at Rivarre. There is one other child, a boy, in the family. a AT LUTHERAN HOSPITAL Mrs. Clay Engle, of near Wren, 0., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Beery, of Decatur, was operated upon last Wednesday at the Lutheran hospital, at Fort Wayne. Her condition is serious, but shows some improvement the past few days. — -• AT HILLSDALE, MICH. Miss Treva Ray, daughter of Mrs. Rosa Venis, of Decatur, and Milton C. Werling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peck Werling, were married at Hillsdale, Mich., according to announcement made today. The wedding was solemnized Monday. January 2. . a AT HOME OF SON Peter Wilhelm, father of Leo Wilhelm of Fort Wayne, and who had been living at Paragould, Ark., the past seventeen years, is at the home of the son in Fort Wayne where he is spending the winter. Mr. Wilhelm is seventy years old, and during the past few months his health has not been just the best. — • FORD STARTS CAMPAIGN. Washington, Jan. 16. —(Special to Daily Democrat). —Abandoning his fight against the “International Jew” Henry Ford this week will open the greatest battle of his career —a nation wide campaign to readjust the basis of American money. | The Detroit automobile manufacturer made the announcement ot his new campaign in Washington, just be- ;' fore leaving for home. , - Henry Yake of Magley, Ind., looked after business in this city today.

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GEORGE FAVORS A NEW ASSOCIATION Believes Agreement is Necessary to Make Reconstruction Possible HAS THREE IDEAS Which He Thinks Must Be Carried Out-U. S. to Be Invited to Join. (United Press Service) London. Jan. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A new association of na tions, Including Germany and Russia. rising out of the economic conference at Genoa, is Lloyd George's plan for rehabilitation of the old world With his plans for European reconstruction shaken by the uncompromising attitude of the new French government under Premier Poincare, Llojd George returned to London and made preparations for fresh International action He has three dominat ing ideas as to what must be done for Europe: 1— The entente, he believes, must be thoroughly overhauled and AngloFrench differences straightened out. The association of the allies, the British premier feels, should form the nucleus of a wider European settlement, similar to that reached at Washington. 2— The Genoa economic conference must be made a real medium for European economic reconstruction. It must be made to produce results which the dissension of no one nation can destroy. 3, —An association of nations, including the late enemy states and Russia and, if possible, the United States should be the outgrowth of the parley, Lloyd George believes. Lloyd George's idea for a wider entente was said to be that the pres ent alliance of Britain. France, Japan Italy and Belgium will, if it remains ultra exclusive, preclude the possibility of pan-Eunopean cooperation. If Franco will join in the scheme for an association of nations, Lloyd George is ready to proceed, with the coopreation of other European nations, to the restoration of Russia and Germany. It is admitted that French non-co-operation would havo the same effect upon the proposed association as uas created when the United States declined to join the league of nations. WOMEN WILL BE ENTERTAINED. Indianapolis, Jan. 16. —A novelty in convention attractions is being provided by the Indianapolis Rotary club for the pleasure of the wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and sweethearts of all Rotarians who attend the forthcoming Eleventh district conference Rotary. The conference is scheduled for Indianapolis on February 21 and 22. On the morning of February 22, Rotarian Victor Kendall, an executive of the big L. S. Ayres & Company store, will stage a style show for the visiting women. The newest creations in gowns, coats and furs are to be brought to Indianapolis in time for conference. Mr. Kendall already is selecting his models. He also will select some of the good lookers among the Rotarian clan to act as models, thus instituting a sort of competition among the fifty Rotary clubs of Indiana for having brought on “girls who can wear good clothes and look it.” ARMLESS WOMAN AND BLIND MAN DEPEND ON CHARITY A couple, thinly clad in shabby clothes, the husband blind, the wife armless, yet happy despite their sad lot in life, made the rounds in the business district of Kendallville Friday afternoon selling pencils for a livelihood. Creatures of circumstance, they depended largely on charity to keep grim want from the door. The armless woman led her blind, companion from store to store as they peddled their wares and one glance at them gave proof that any financial assistance given them would not come amiss.—Kendallville News-Sun. PREMIUM LISTS OUT The premium lists for the Adams County Poultry show, to be given in this city January 25-28, were mailed today. The list shows a liberal offering of cash awards, besides the special premiums donated by the Decatur business men. The show will be held in the salesroom at the Holthouse garage, on North Second street.