Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 10 April 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 85

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NEW PASTOR ASSIGNED TO METHODIST CHURCH [Ell. 11. S. A. BRIDGE APPOINTED TO 0ECATURM.E PASTORATE—THE REV, TINKHAM GOES TO PERU—-THE APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE.

Rev. U. S. A. Bridge who was assigned to the pastorate of the Methodist church in this city, is well known here. He was for a number of years the pastor of the Simpson M E. church of Fort Wayne and is considered one of the ablest ministers in the conference. The assignment of Rev. Charles Tinkham, for a number of years pastor of the M. E. church here is a recognition of his untiring efforts and ability as a minister, the Peru charge being a larger one than Decatur. It is a step upward and the members of his congregation, although regretting to see him leave, congratulate him on his appointment. Rev. J. C. White who was assigned to the Simpson M. E. church, Fort Wayne was at one time pastor of the local Methodist church. Rev. Amos Zehr was assigned to the M. E. church at Bobo, Rev. J. K. Wyant reassigned to the Decatur M. E. circuit, Rev. J. W. Reynolds re-assign-ed to Geneva, E. J. Glendenning reassigned to the Geneva circuit, Rev. I. Carnes to the Hartford and Union churches. Rev. E. J. Maupin to the Pleasant Mills M. E. church. Rev. R. A. Fenstermacher was assigned to Leo, Indiana and Rev. S. I. Zechlel to Monroe.

Elkhart, Ind., April 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Assignments of ministers in the North Indiana Methodist conference, announced by Bishop Frederick D. Leeth include: Wabash district. Superintendent William B. Freeland; Akron, A. C. Wlscmeier; Andrews, D. V. Williams; Bippus, Henry Lacy; Burket, C. A. Cloud; Churubusco, C. O. Wischmeier; Churubusco circuit, G. W. Thomas; Claypool, C. B. Thomas; Columbia City, M. O. Lever; Disko, C. F. French; Etna Troy, F. S. Young: Fairmount, D. S. Jones; Gas City, R. H. Wehrly; Huntington, F. E. Day; Jonesboro, Edgar Moore; Lafontaine, F. E. Fribley; Lagro, A. P- Teter; Lancaster, A. L. Myers; Harwell, P. B. Leach; Liberty Mills, P. B. Lavere; Lincolnville, J. E. Jenaen; Marion Ffrst, E M. Ellsworth; Marion Grace, W. C. Asay; Marion Highland Avenue, E. H. Kennedy; Marion, Home Park, M. R Pierce; Marion, Ninth Street, C. G. Nelson; Markle, H. A. P. Homer; Mentone, C. E. Sweeney; Morris Chapel, J. C. Valentine; Mount Etna, F. J. Robins; North Manchester, B. M. Bechholt; Point Isabel, J. O. Campbell; Roanoke, C. E. Smith; Roanoke circuit, A. P. Young; Silver Lake, J. L. Sturgell; Sims, J, F. Selig; South Whitley, John Phillips; Swayzee, Thomas Davies; Sweetser, F. H. Petersime; Upland, M. E. Barrett; Uniondale, A. W. Pugh; Vanburen, E. E- Lutes; Wabash, First, H. L. Overseer; Wabash, Middle Street, I. R. Goodwin; Wabash,, Wabash street, David Wells; Warren, R. V. Johnson; Warren circuit, J. E. Nelson. Fort Wayne District— Superintendent: W. W. Martin; Angola, L. °- Jacobs; Arcola, Athur F. Uphoff; Ashley, Glen Bryan, Auburn; E. E. Trippeer; Auburn circuit, Irvin Pusey; Bluffton, C. H. Smith; Bluffton circuit, Fred McGlumphrey; Boho, Arnos Zehr; Coesse, R. S. Brown; tecatur, u. S. A, Bridge; Decatur circuit, J. K. Wyant; Fiat, J. S. DenFlint, J. p. Chestnutt; Fort on page six)

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

THE CROP OUTLOOK Thirty-five Million Bushels of Wheat in Indiana This Year is Estimate of REPORTING SERVICE The Weather Conditions of March Exceedingly Favor—Flood Damage. Indianapolis, Ind.. April 10, —A wheat crop of approximately 5,000,000 bush els and a rye crop in excess of 5,000, 000 bushels are indicated for this year by the report of the co-operative crop reporting service for Indiana, issuer today by Geo. C. Bryant, agricultural statistician. Breeding sows show al4 percent increase over last year and the farm labor supply and demand is I in much better condition than a yea: I ago. The report follows:: I The condition of winter wheat in In :diana April 1, was 90 percent of nor i mal, which is 2 points under the Dej cember ionditionv and indicates a total ; production of about 5,000,000 bushels ! for the state. Last year the condi It ion was 89 percent of normal and the 110-year average is 83 per cent. Then l was 2,053,000 acres seeded last fall and I but little will be abandoned. This year's acreage will be practically the same as that harvested in 1921 which was somewhat less than the average pre-war acreage. The weather conditions during March have been exceptionally favor able and fields that looked very bad a month or so ago have come out won derfully. Heavy rains during the month has caused many streams t< overflow and some damage has occured in bottom lands. Hessian fly is report ed in some of the early sown fields, but is not general. Many reporters remarked that this spring's outlook for a good crop has not been excelled for many years. Rye shows a somewhat better condition than wheat, being 92 per cent of normal, which is the same as reported last year on April 1. The 10-year average is 88 per cent for this date. A slight increase in acreage was shown last fall, the total amounting to 18,000 acres, practically all of which will be harvested for grain. The total indicated production at this time is somewhat in excess of 5,000,000 bushels for the state. The number of breeding sows in Indiana, April 1. increased 14 percent compared with last year. It is estimated that there are about 650,000 in the state at this time. The demand for good sows has been very brisk for several months and the quality of tho animals now on farms is considerably better than heretofore. Many fatalities are reported among spring pigs, the reason for which is not clear. Some think it is due to feeding too much moldy corn to sows before farrowing time, while others attribute it to flu and pneumonia. There is very little cholera in the state at this time. The farm labor supply in no\y above normal for the first time in several years, being 101 percent this year compared with 94 percent last year. The demand for farm labor is also slightly greater, being 92 percent compared with 89 percent last year, while the percent of supply to demand for farm labor is 110 percent compared to 106 percent last year and 67 percent in 1920. Many farmers have changed their methods of farming by which (Continued on page three)

A PRETTY HOME WEDDING SUNDAY Miss Ircta Butler and Dr. .1. R. Peterson Nuptials Solemnized at 3 O’clock BY THE REV. TINKHAM Members of Family and Intimate Friends Present— To Live at Knightstown One of the pretty home weddings of the spring season was that Sunday afternoon at o’clock of Miss Ireta Butler of this city amt Dr. .1. R. Peterson of Knightstown, the single ring ceremony being performed by the Rev. Charles Tinkham, pastor of the Meth odist church, in the presence of the members of the immediate families of tho bride and groom, and a few of their most intimate friends. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the ceremony was read while the couple stood before an arch of greenery in the living room of the Butler home on West Monroe street. I’otted plants and roses in an artistic manner about the home also helped to make a very pretty setting for the marriage of this popular couple. As they approached the altei Lohengrin's wedding march was played by’ Miss Bernice Leonard. Miss Tirene Gregory sang "Because,” and "O Promise Me," Miss Gladys Butler, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She was attired in a gown of apricot taffeta, trimmed with silver ribbon and lace, and was fashioned long waisted with Loop effects on the sides. Her flowers were ophelia roses and sweet peas in an arm bouquet. The dress of the bride, which was very beautiful, was of Ivory charmeuse with side draperies of Spanish lace; short puffed sleeves finished with roses and petals of the (Continued on page three'

IT’S HOLY WEEK Services Will be Held in St. Mary’s Catholic Church for Three Days SUNDAY IS EASTER Last of Lenten Sermons Will be Given Tuesday —Order of Masses. Yesterday the feast of Palm Sunday was celebrated in the St. Mary's Catholic church and palms were distributed after the high mass. At the early mass special services and prayers in keeping with the holy day were read. With the observing of Palm Sunday Holy Week was ushered in and beginning with Thursday special services will bo held in the St. Mary's church. On Tuesday evening at 7:30 the last of tho Lenten sermon will he delivered by Father Peters, followed by benetion by Father Seimetz, pastor of the church. There will not be any services Friday evening, except that the church will be open to those who wish to spend a few minutes or an hour in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Confessions will also be hoard on Friday evening, as also on Wednesday and Saturday. A strange priest coming here to assist Father Seimetz and Father Peters. On Holy Thursday, and Good Friday the church doors will also be opened so that the faithful can make a visit to the church. The season of Let expires Saturday noon. Sunday, the joyful feast of Easter, three masses will be celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic church, a high mass at five o'clock, a low mass at seven-thirty and another high mass at 9:45. Communion will be distributed at the five and seven-thirty masses and on this day practically every member of the congregation received Holy Communion. Stores May Close. The local stores may close again on Good Friday, from twelve to three o'clock in commemoration of the three hours spent by Jesus Christ on the cross. Last year practically every store in Decatur was closed during these hours.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, April 10, 1922.

o o SECRETARY OF YEOMEN O o A. N. FARMER Grand Rapids man who Is secretary of the Brotherhood of Yeomen and is here to look over sites. WAR TIME METHOD May be Necessary to Have Fuel Administrator to Distribute Coal FOR NEXT WINTER Coal Shortage Almost Certain if Reserve Goes to 30,000,000 Tons. By Fred G. Johnson. I ulietl Press Stair Corresp«in«leut Indianapolis. Ind., April 10. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Revival of the war time fuel administration to supervise the prico and distribution of coal next winter may be necessary ii the mine strike is prolonged, it was said at United Mine Workers hand quarters here today. A coal shortage is almost a certainty if the reserve is W’orn down to 30,000,000 tons and government action will be necessary to prevent suffering in some sections. Certain small industries already are beginning to fell that pinch of the pinch of the strike, it was learned. The government, however, has determined upon a "hands oft"’ policy which it will pursue indefinitely if non union production can suply 750,000 tons daily, three fourths of the na tion’s needs. If non-union production can be built up from 500,000 tons daily—the record of the first week in the strike —no move is expected from government quarters.

FORMER RESIDENT Mrs. Mary Bremerkamp Died Sunday Afternoon at Goshen Home FUNERAL ON TUESDAY Sister of Mrs. Rice—Family Moved from Decatur Fifteen Years Ago. Mrs. Mary Bremerkamp, former Decatur lady, and well known to all of the older residents, died at her home in Goshen Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock, after an illness of more than two year's duration, the news of her death having come to her sister, Mrs. Ben Rice. Mrs. Bremerkamp and her daughters left here twelve or fifteen years ago for Goshen, and had made their home here since that time. She is survived by the husband, Joseph Bremerkamp, of the Dayton, Ohio,, soldiers home; one son, Jack Breme; ■ my, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Tom Peterson of Illinois, Edna, Frances and Kate, of Goshen. Mrs. Rice is the only sister, and Harvey Hart of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jesse Hart of Pontiac, Mich., are brothers. Mrs. Bremerkamp was about sixtyseven years old. Funeral services will be held at Goshen Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and several Decatur friends and relatives will probably attend the service.

MRS. P. B. THOMAS DIED OH SATURDAY Had Suffered Six Weeks from Pneumonia and Complications. WELL KNOWN WOMAN Husband. Daughter, Son, Grandchildren Survive— Funeral Tuesday. Death relieved the suffering of Mrs. P. B. Thomas Saturday evening at 7:45 o’clock, after a valiant fight from six weeks of suffering from pneumonia and complications which followed. The nows of the death of this well known lady was received with a general expression of regret from citizens of Decatur, who had known her from childhood. Though her death had been expected for the past several days, the announcement was a shock to the friends of the family, and the sympathy of the community is extended to her husband, the daughter, son and grandchildren. Every means known to the medical fraternity, of which Mr. Thomas is himself a member, was done to save the life of Mrs. Thomas, but to no avail. Emma Estella Hart was born in Monmouth, February 6, 1863, a daughter of Henry H. and Emma (Clark) Hart. Her parents moved into their home at the corner of Third and Adams street when, she was about one year old, and the daughter lived their until her death Saturday evening. The father died from a wound received in the civil war w’hen Estella was but eighteen months old. A few months after her mather became a helpless invalid from rheumatism, and the little girl early learned the lesson of self sacrifice and service to others. She was the only comfort to her mother

(Continued on page two) THE BROKEN IDOL Will be Given by Senior Class of High School on Tuesday Evening. A RARE TREAT For Young and Old—Synopsis of Play Tells Interesting Story. The Senior class play this year will be a knockout pure anil simple, as witness the title, “The Broken Idol.". The superb acting of all the characters will make you speak loudly in their praise, and your regret will be unending if you miss this wonderful comedy drama. The following is the cast of characters: Phil Gleason, President of Gleason Construction Co Fred Kingle. Howard Reddleman, vice-president Bud Smith. Felix Holt, an Advertising Manager Glen Hill. Ross Standish, Phil’s private Secretary Alton Hower. John Berkley, a stock Broker Lawrence Linn. Governor Morris, Governor of New York Gerald Cole. Pauline Ingalls, a manicurist Helen Swearinger Hazel Norwood, Phil’s Protege .... Esther Mclntosh. Mary Berkley, John’s wife Germaine Christen Synopsis. Phil Gleason was the devoted pal of Hazel Norwood's father, and the two were in many crooked deals together. But tho gods of chance were incensed once to often and looked with disfavor upon the two in their last defiance of the law. Hazel’s father was shot and killed, but, before his death, he elicited a promise from Phil that he would look after his daughter. Phil seeing his great mistake before it w’as too late, decided that after all, honesty is the best policy. By dint of hard work and a firm determination to succeed, he became the president of the Gleason Construction Co. (Continued on page five)

SEEKING LOCATION FOR THE CITY OF CHILDHOOD GREATEST PROJECT OF ITS KIND EVER ATTEMPTED—VARIOUS LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS ASSIST IN RECEIVING VISITORS TODAY.

THE ADAMS TRIAL Gets Under Way at Port-land—Forty-five Jurors from Delaware County BROUGHT INTO COURT — Defendant Charged With Theft of Auto Tires— Case Hard Fought. The trial of George Adams of Bryant charged with the theft of auto tires, | tubes and accessories from the garage of Riley Bryan in Bryant, on the night | of December 17, last, got under way I in the Jay circuit court at Portland this morning after many attempts on the defense to delay the hearing. When the case was called last w r eek, attorneys for Adams asked for a change of venue. After hearing the arguments for and against the change, special Judge Bales of Winchester, refused to grant the change. The attorneys then demanded that a special venire of tweny-five jurors be brought into the county from Delaware county, claiming Jay county were prejudiced against him. The court granted this request, and the sheriff of Jay county and his deputies were compelled to go to Delaware county and get the men. They were in court as ordered, and the special venire was exhausted before a jury was selected. A second venire of twenty more was ordered, and the Jay county sheriff and assistants spent nearly all of Friday night in Delaware county getting the men. During Saturday, however, twelve men were sei lected, who will serve on the jury, and the hearing of evidence began this morning. The court room was crowded with ■ spectators eager to hear the testimony. | The trial is of special interest here be- I cause Adams ami a partner, McCros- ! key, are under a charge of kidnapping | preferred by a Geneva man, it’ being alleged they tried to get the man who is a witness against them out of the country’, that he could not be permitted j to testify. Adams was released on bond, but McCroskey is in the Adams | county jail, and will be taken to Portland tomorrow by Sheriff Melchi where he will appear as a witness. The case is one of the unusual court i proceedures, in that a jury from an adjoining county has been summoned to try the case. Council for the defense I is using every effort that can be I thought of that will help their client. Public opinion at Portland, however, soems to be rather indignant that he is unwilling to trust the matter In the hands of twelve good and true men, who would be sworn to govern their docesion according to law and eviYContfnned on page three)

r THE 1 DEALS OF THE YEOMEN Picture to yourself a village of one hundred to one hundred twenty five cottages, nestling among the trees on a tract of gently rolling land, with school buildings, shops, chapel, library, museum, bank, and stores; with parks and playgrounds; with roads winding in and out; all designed so that cottages and other buildings conspire with the landscape to produce the most harmonious result. Then place into the picture hundreds of happy children, radiating good health, busy with their play, thoir studies, their gardens, the chickens, pigs, calves and colts. See these children as citizens, building their community; making it their own, sharing not only the privileges, but recognizing also their duties and obligations, and you have a panoramic view of this "City of Childhood,” dedicated to its boy and girl citizens that they may develop their powers and talents for the largest and finest service to Humanity.

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•F++++++++ + + + + + + ** + TONIGHT’S PROGRAM ♦ 4- Gym, 7:30 O’clock 4- + 7:10 —Band assembles at Indus- + 4- trial Hall. * + 7:ls—March to Rotary building 4> 4- 7:20 —Start march to gym. var- 4- + ious organizations join- 44* ing in parade as directed 4> 4" by captains. 4> 4 1 7:3o—lntroduction. C. J. Lutz, 4 1 ’ 4- chairman. 4* 4- Songs led by Dr. Fred 4* 4> Patterson, everybody join- 44* ing in. 4> 4- Address —Mr. Hill. 44- Address—Mr. Farmer. 44- Response by chairmen of 4> 4- delegations. + 4* Decatur Can and Will— 44« J. H. Carmody. * 4- Selling This Community 4> 4 1 —French Quinn. 44- Closing—Mr. Lutz. 4« 4- + t + *t + + 4* + tt*t

Decatur folks are today entertaining an important committee, A. N. Farmer, secretary of the Brotherhood. of Yeomen, of Grand Rapids; R. L. Hill, Indianapolis, state manager; J. L. Dunmor, state manager for Ohio. They are here to inspect sites and to secure facts to be considered in the location of the ten million dollar home which they propose to erect within the next few years, work to be started shortly after January Ist next. Mr. Farmer and Mr. Hill arrived at ten o'clock over the traction and were met by a committee of twentyfive local men, escourted to the Industrial rooms where tliey were entertained until twelve o’clock when they were guests of the club for luncheon at the Hotel Murray. This afternoon they inspected sites, the two most probable ones being a tract east of the city including Bellmont park and one south of the city including the Gillig, Bowen and other farms. At 6:15 this evening thej' will bo guests of the Rotary club for dinner ■ and will then go to the gym where I the big mass meeting is to be conducted with representatives from every organization in the city. Mr. ' J. J. Dunmor, state manager for Ohio I arrived at one o'clock over the Erie i and was met by a delegation and spent the day with the committee. Tonight’s program will include the introduction by Mr. Lutz, talks by Messrs. Hill and Farmer, responses by the delegation chairmen, songs by the crowd led by Dr. Patterson and it promises to be a real “pep” ! meeting. The Yeomen of Decatur assisted by the Industrial Association, the Rotary club and practically every organization in this community will bend every effort to secure the location of the boys and girls school and the headquarters (Continued on page foiirl