Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 26 April 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 99

ROBBERS WHO BROKE INTO MYERS STORUAPTURED TWO DECATUR YOUTHS TAKEN IN FORT WAYNE CONFESSED TO STEALING SEVERAL SUITS OF CLOTHING ON MONDAY NIGHT.

■ William 0. Fisher and Silas Burk, I I each about 19 years of age, were ■ I arrested by plain clothes policeman ■ I cavenal in Fort Wayne about noon B I today, to whom they confessed to fl I having robbed tile John T. Myers ■ I clothing store here on Monday night. B I Each of the young men was wearing ■ I a suit stolen from the store and they fl I had three or four additional suits, H I taken from the store, when arrested S I at the homo of Fisher’s mother in K I Fort Wayne. Burk lives in tile south B I end of Decatur. Fisher's father ■ I lives here also. fl When Mr. Myers discovered that fl I an entrance had been made to the fl I basement of his store yesterday B I morning he did not believe that the ■ I robbers had entered the store room ■ I on the main floor. The door leadin ■, ■ I to the bat, -ment was securely locked H I yesterday Aiorning and it appeared B I as though it had not been opened. ■ Yesterday evening a party informH I ed Mr. Myers that the two young H I men had been seen about the city on I Monday wearing old clothes, but that I I yesterday morning, both were clothfl I rd in new suits. Mr. Myers made an ■ I investigation of his suits and found H I that a number of them had been fl I stolen. The boys had forced open the ■ I door to tho room and locked it as fl I they went out.

Sam Franks, night policeman, and Sheriff Sephus Melehi have been working on the case and after they placed their suspicions on Fisher and Burk, they communicated with the police in Fort Wayne and gave them the address of Fisher’s mother. They learned that the young men left Decatur about three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Sam Fisher, father of the Fisher boy, secured the size tags from the suits which the boys were wearing and gave them to Mr. Frank. They were identified as those taken from the Myers store. When Officer Cavenal went to the home of Fisher's mother he found both boys there. They admitted their guilt to the officer who held them In Fort Wayne until Sheriff Melehi reached there this afternoon. They were returned to Decatur this evening. Mr. Myers is unable to ascertain the exact number of suits taken by the young robbers, but it is thought that they took at least six. The cash register had not been tampered with. The young men will face a charge of grand larceny here. ATTEMPT MADE TO KILL PRESIDENT OF FRANCE Tunis, April 26—(Special'to Daily Democrat)—A plot to assassinate President Millerand of France upon his arrival here was unearthed today. Four communists were arrested. The police declare the captured men belonged to a gang which was preparing an attack upon the president of t‘w republic, when he arrives here this week on a visit.

“The Public Library and the Community” By D. F. Quinn

The installation of the Decatur PubLibrary was one of the wisest ’bings ever done by our community. 11 Progress and enlightenment is the g,)al of humanity, then a Public Libi ary is of the greatest necessity. Many years ago, to their everlasting ‘■redlt, a number of forward looking ’ itizens realized that necessity and *’th earnest effort accomplished a "me result. A beautiful building In the best lo'ation, was erected. Then came the Problem of filling its shelves wisely, flowing that the underlying purpose - true education and culture is to leaden and uplift, I am convinced at the Library Board and its Liar an have never lost sight of that t'rpose and have at all times with

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RALLAR TRIAL BEGUN TUESOAY Huntington County Official Placed on Trial at Bluffton Proceedings in the case of the state vs. Charles R. Haller, prosecuting attorney of Huntington county, charged I with criminal assault upon Miss Bernice Allen, ;flso of Huntington, wer, I begun in the Wells Circuit Court at Bluffton yesterday. The jury was se [cured about 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Mrs. James Allen, mother of the pros I ecuting witness, was the first to tesi tify. The specific charge against the de Ifendant is that he committeed enmI inal assault on March 9, 1921, Tito state will attempt to prove that Hailer called the girl to his office for the , purpose of talking to her about a note 1 she was reported to have written to T Guy Perfect, making certain demands upon the latter, and that Haller told

her that she was in danger of pros- , ecution for blackmail, and that he was talking to her because he was her friend. It is alleged that the offense charged against Haller, occured upon the second visit of th? girl to Haller's office. •—— PORTLAND LIKES TYNDALL John W. Tyndall, of Decatur, one o' the Democratic candidates for con gress from the Eighth District was a Portland visitor Tuesday morning in behalf of his candidacy. Mr. Tyndall served eight years ar county surveyor of Adams county; ten years as city engineer at Decatur and served as state senator from Allen and Adams counties, 1904-1906 and he cites these records in office to the voters that they may better judge him in the congressional race. Mr. Tyndall is well qualified with his experience as a farmer, business man, manufacturer and public speaker.,—Portland Sun. COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS tutted PrexH Stair Correxpondent St. Louis, April 26 —Election of of fleers, appointment of committees for 1922-23, report of committees and discussion of problems affecting their profession occupied the attention of delegates to the 11th annual conven tion of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars which opened here today. The meeting closes Thursday. The dinner of the organization will be held tonight at the Claridge hotel. Professor Arthur G. Hall, registrar of the University of Michigan and president of the association, was to make the principal qddress.

great care and Judgment made their selections of all reading matter. The response of our people to the wonderful opportunity to study and research has been wholly gratifying. Thu , constant and nuiversal use of the pri- ; viloges extended has shown a thirst 1 for better thing upon the part of this 1 community that has proved real eagerness for knowledge and has re- • suited in a broader out look on life, ; an outlook that is evidenced in all the . activities of our people. • The Library has brought the > thoughts of the ages to our doorstep. I We can confidently hope that in the - years to come its equally good mant agement, growth and appreciation will i be always manifested.

CITY WATER RATE TO REMAIN SAME Public Service Commission Orders Continuance of Present Schedule RAT E S REASONABLE Minimum Charge of SIO.OO A Year—Rates in Effect For a Year The Public Service Commission of Indiana has ordered a continuation of the present water rates in Decatur as charged by the Municipal plant. Beginning January Ist, 1921 the commission granted an increase in the water rates to the City of Decatur for the year, it being necessary therefor for the council to make another petition for a continuation of the present rates as the operation of the water department of the city plant did not warrant a decrease. The water department for the year 1921 just about “broke even.” The present rates are very reasonable the minimum charge being SIO.OO a year for residence and so much per thousand gallons of water over the minimum amount allowed at this t ate. The Public Service Commission concludes their report with the following paragraphs: “The commission being sufficiently advised is of the opinion that the present rates for water should be continued pending an audit of tho petitioner’s books. It is therefore ordered by the Public Service Commission of Indiana that the rates for water authorized in the original order in this cause be, and they are. continued until the further order of the commission. “McArdle, Van Auken, Ratts, concur. “Douglas, Blessing, absent." Approved April 21, 1922. Attest: L. C. Loughrey, secretary.

TO REPOST ON ENUMERATION • Trustees to Make Report on Number of School Children Soon School enumeration figures for Adams county for the present year must be reported to County Superintendent of School, E. S. Christen not later than next Monday, by the township trustees. Mr. Christen has received very little data so far concerning the enumeration as to whether the figures would surpass or fall below last year's enumeration. One trustee, who has not completed his enumeration yet, stated yesterday that he had noted that several children had passed the maximum age limit while very few had reached the minimum age limit since last year. Providing this in the case throughout the i county, the total enumeration will l naturally be less and the amount of funds appropriated to the county will bo smaller. The various township trustees will! meet at the office of Superintendent! Christen next Monday, May S, at which time a complete report from each township will be made.

UNCLE TOM IS SCAREO WHITE In An Amusing Incident in The Central School Play Tomorrow If you wish to see the above phenomenon, don't fail to see the play, "The Tim'e of .His Life” at the gym Thursday and Friday nights. If you miss this wonderful comedy drama you will miss the time of your life. The play is compose of a splendid cast, and Is a screem from start to finish. Everybody from the youngest to the oldest will enjoy it. Tom Carter, who considers himself a wit, is staying with his sister, Mrs. Grey while her husband is away from heme on business. Uncle Tom, the faithful colored servant, asks Mrs. Grey for the even(Continued on page two)

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, April 26, 1922

♦ + , 9 + + + + + + + 4’ + 4 , + + ♦ AMERICAN HISTORY * ♦ DAY BY DAY ♦ By T. P. Green ♦ ♦ ♦ + April 26 ♦ I* — ♦ ■> Maryland and Pennsylvaina ♦ [<• were re-united on April 26, H 93. + j+ - * + Yaniasl tribes of Indians began + >❖ Southern massacres on April 26, 4> !♦ 1715. + .J. — + •i« The first lodge of Odd Fellows + [■> in tho United States was insti- <• . ♦ tuted on April 26, 1819. + !♦ ♦ 4 1 War on Mexico was declared by + ’* I’. S. Congress on April 2G, 1846. + > - ♦ ' + Gen. Johnston's Confederate + <’ army surrendered on April 26, + 1565. * ’9 — •K- •£• Booth and Harold, Lincoln’s assassins, were captured at Bowl- •*> ing Green, Va., on April 26, 1865. + ♦♦*+++++ + + + + <■ + + GAVE SHOWER IN HONOR OF BRIDE Miss Glenys Mangold Was Honored Yesterday By Miss Matilda Berling Miss Glenys Mangold, who-is to be married to Mr. Herbert Kern on May 4, was honored by a dinner and miscellaneous shower given by Miss Matilda Berling at her home yesterday evening. A large number of Miss Man gold's friends were invited guests. At 6.30 o’clock a lovely dinner was served. The home was beautifully decorated throughout with spring bios soms and flowers. Minature pink umbrellas served as place cards. Miss Berling was assisted in serving by I Miss Grace Arnold and Genevieve I RerHng. Those seated at' tlTd 'Bride's [♦able were Miss Mangold and her mother Mrs. Noah Mangold, Miss ' Marcella Kern, and Mrs. Bert Mangold. After the dinner tho guests played five hundred for some time and prizes were won by Miss Esther Miller and Virgine Smith, which were presented to Miss Mangold. Later in the evening the guests were invited Into an adjoining room where they found a huge pink and white umbrella suspended in an archway, in which were contained many beautiful and useful gifts. The gifts were of silverware, linens, and cut glass. The guests at the dinner and shower besides the bride-elect, were: Mrs. Noah Mangold, Mrs. Bert Mangold, Mrs. Jack Brunton, Mrs. Harold Conroy, Mrs. Herman Ehinger, Mrs. Wil liam Bowers. Mrs. James Brown, Mrs Clarence Berber, Mrs. Bernard Terver, and the Misses Genevieve and Florence Bremerkamp, Joanetto Eh inger, Mildred Niblick. Margaret Smith, Leona Boose, Lois Connell. Agnes Kohne, Florence Holthouse, Naomi Durkin, Virginia Smith, Grace Arnold, Genevive Berling, Esther and Cecile Miller, "Toots” Keller, and Miss Marie Briede of Portland. FARMING HANNA GROUND

Home Builders Will Lend Support in Securing , Wooded Lands for >(a BEAUTIFUL PARK I Directors Elected for Year 1 J To Petition Opening of Dayton Avenue The stockholders of the Decatur ' I Home Builders Association met yes’,terday in the office of Erwin and '.Michaud, elected a board of seven I I directors, voted in favor of continuI ing in business and went on record I I as willing to lend their support ( i towards any movement for the taking (Continued on page two) Partly cloudy and cooler tonight, - probably frost in north, and central portions; Thursday fair.

RURAL SCHOOLS TO CLOSE SOON Several Closed Last Week While Others Will Close On Friday TWO WILL CONTINUE Opened Late Because of Ruling by State Board of Health With the exception of two, all of the rural grade schools in Adams county will have closed the present school year by the end of this week. Several of the schools are already clos'd and the remainder will close next Friday. The two schools which will continue until a later date are District No. 1 in Root township and the Broadbeck school In Union township. District No. 1 in Root township wil. not close for at least one month yet since that school did not open until much later than tile majority of the schools on account of the building be ing condemned by the state board oi health. After a fight instituted by the patrons, the state board granted an ex tention of time on the building anti permitted the county to held school in it for another year. However th building must lie repaired before school is held in it again. Plans are already made for repairing the build ing and the contract tor the work wil be let soon. Practically' the same condition which exists at the Root townshii school, exists at the Broadbeck school in Union township. That building was also condemned by the state board oi health and the time limit extended t< permit tho holding of school in it sot another year. However the Broad beck school was tho last one in the county to open last fall and conse (Continued on page four) unioTfarmers HOLD A MEETING A Good Attendance in Spite of Bad Weather—County Agent Talks In spite of somewhat bad weathefarmers of Union township met at the Kohr school yesterday evening for the regular monthly meeting. The attendance was good. After ;. business session a talk, illustrated with lantern slides was given by the county agent. The talk concerned feeding, sanitation and general can of hogs. It was pointed out that spring pigs should In s pushed rapidb for August or September market since averages of prices received foi nogs at the principal hog markets of the United States for the last twenty years show a decided drop in price beginning during the latter part ol September and lasting until Jana ary. There is a difference of sl.4< in price of September hogs and De cember hogs. Rations which will produce fastest and most economical gains were dis cussed. A debate on the question "Resolved, that the world is growing better, morally and socially," was by the affirmative side. The next regular meeting will be held on the second Tuesday in May.

ARE OBTAINING GREAT RESULTS Indiana Library Week at Decatur Library is a Big Success The results obtained so far in the observance of Indiana Library Week at the Decatur Public Library this week, have surpassed the greatest expectations of the librarian and the board of trustees. The circulation of the library has been increased greatly and the Interest of the pa trens more than doubled, it was estimated today. Indiana Library Week is being oh served the state this week. There are about one hundred libraries in the state and if interest is manifested in all like it is in the i (Continued on page two)

RUN-AWAY YOUTH TAKEN BY CHICAGO DETECTIVES DECATUR BOY, THIRTEEN YEARS OLD, LEFT HOME YESTERDAY EVENING. SEARCH CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT AND MORNING.

JAMES 0. BROWN DIED TUESDAY Aged Farmer of Preble Township Succumbed to Heart Trouble James 1). Brown, aged 70 years, i farmer of Treble township died at his home at 2 o'clock yesterday after 1 noon-following an illness with organic heart trouble and a complication I of diseases. The funeral services will be held from the Antioch church and, Interment will be held at tho Beery •emetery. The Rev. Kline will conhut tile services. Mr. Brown was born in Adams county on Marell 15, 1552 and spent his entire life in this county. He was married to Rebecca .l ine Cochran who lied on December 16. 1920. The following child)' n survive: Sahar Margaret Yake, Kirkland township; Min'nie Holler, Preble: John W. Brown Tr„ Kirkland township. Two sisters and one brother am living and two brother ami one sister are dead. The surviving sisters and brother are Marie E. Brown, Mary J. Brown and John W. Brown, all of Peterson. Robert H. and George W. Brown, and Ann L. Anspaugh, are dead. The funeral party will leave the home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon and the services at the church: will lie held at 2 o'clock. ELKS MEETING TONIGHT A special meeting of the Elks lodge will be held at the lodge rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. Business of importance relative to tho new tome will be discussed and all members are urged to be present. D. M. HENSLEY, Ex. Ruler

| SPEAKS HERE FRIDAY NIGHT DAl*' W. SIMMS Os Lafayette, Indiana, who is a candidate for the democratic nomination for United States Senator. He will speak at the Court House in this city Friday evening at 7:30 and you are invited to hear him. He is au excellent speaker and you’ll enjoy hearing him.

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Residents of the city were much [concerned last night and this morning over the mysterious disappearance j yesterday evening, of Doyle Foreman, 13 years old sou of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foreman, who resides at 422 Mercer Avenue. The youth left his home at 1 o'clock ye terday evening, when I sent on an errand to his brother's home in another part of tho city and was not seen or heard of afterwards i until shortly after 10 o’clock this morni ing when tho father received a teleI’rant fr nt the Chief detective in Chile stating that tin boy had been ap- ■ prended in that city. Doyle attended his classes in the Central schools yesterday. where he Lisa student in the seventh grade. Returning home after school yester- . day evening his mother sent him to the home of his brother. Ernest, on Russell street, to make inquiry concerning the condition of his brother's wife who is ill. Doyle left his home at 4 [ e'e’oek and whan he did not return after a few hours his parents became alarmed and instituted a search for ; him about 9 o'clock. it was learned that he had not visited his brother’s home. Forest Smitley. aged 10. a cousin of the Foreman e.'j in;: 1 Mr. i this i>:i he and Doyle were walsßr together along Winchester street in the south part of the city when a Ford Sedan overtook them. He said the car stopped and the driver asked the boys to ride. The Smitley boy said his cousin (limbed into the car and told the driver where he wanted to go and the driver told him he would take there. Tile Smitley boy said he did not get into the car cut watched it | proceed south on Winchester street. Tlte story told by the Smitley boy was not give n much attention. It is new believed that the Foreman boy li ft Decatur on a local freight train which left hen* at 5:15 o'clock yester-'f'c-inued on race four)