Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 20 May 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 120

YEOMEN PRESIDENT TO VISIT DECATUR MONDAY PLANS MADE TO ENTERTAIN GEORGE FBINK AND TO SHOW HIM SITES PROPOSED FOR THE NEW TEN MILLION DOLLAR HOME.

President George Frink of the Yeomen lodge will be here Monday to inspect the sites proposed tor the ten million dollar school and home and plans for his reception are being made today. The following telegram came this morning: Des Moines, lowa, May 19 John H. Heller, Decatur, Ind„ President George Frink leaving here tonight for Fort Wayne to attend initiation meeting. Am wiring thinking you might care to reach him and bring him to Decatur to see sites. He expects to remain in Fort Wayne Saturday and Sunday and he probably could come to Decatur Mon day should you so desire. Best wishes to all. A. N. FARMER. Mr. Farmer it will be remembered, is the chairman of the location board and visited here a month ago when the big booster meeting was given to convince him es the harmonious spirit of this community. That he was deeply impressed there is no doubt and at that time he assured us that Decatur would be among the final ten cities considered. Evidently he is anxious for the company president to meet our people and view our proposed sites. Immediately upon receipt of the telegram a meeting of several business men was called and tentative arrangements made for entertaining the distinguished visitor. Col. Fred Reppert with a commit ! tee of local men will go to Fort Wayne Monday morning to meet Mr. Frink and will bring him here in an automobile. Luncheon will be serv- j ed and during the afternoon he will be taken to Bellmont park and to other sites and will also be shown over Adams county. In the evening at six o’clock he will be the guest of the Rotary club for dinner and at 7:30 will attend the regular meeting of the local Yeomen . lodge. At 8:30 he will give a short talk at the Industrial roorfls, that being the meeting date for the club also. S. E. Brown and others will attend the Fort Wayne meeting tomorrow and will perfect the plans for bringing Mr. Frink here. R. L. Hill, state manager of the Yeomen is at Fort Wayne and was reached by telephone this morning. He will extend the formal invitation to Mr. Frink this afternoon and will probably accompany him to this city. Mr. Hill i believes Decatur has an excellent chance to land the home and is assisting the local men in every way possible. Mr. Farmer has been in Des Moines for ten days. The uncertainty of the exact time of arrival here will probably prevent (Continued on page two)

Legionaire Radio Club Heard Concert Yesterday

Music Played in Detroit and Pittsburgh Heard Here Last Night Radio concerts broadcasted from Pittsburg and Detroit, were heard by members of the Legionaire Radio i'lub and their friends last night, on their new Westinghouse Radio instrument. The instrument arrived this week and was installed yesterday. It Was tuned up for the first time last fi|?ht and the concert was very plain an d clear, It is said. The Legionaire Radio Club was organized recently by twenty members of the Adams Post No. 43 of the Amer'can Legion. The membership is limited to members of some post of ths American Legion. The club purchased an instrument a few months “Ko but were unable to hear anything Gver it. They decided to purchase

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

SAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL OUGHT TO RESIGN NOW Senator Caraway Says That Daugherty was Implicated in Morse Pardon SENSATIONAL CHARGE Claims Daugherty Was To Receive Large Sum of Money for Pardon (United Pre** Service). Washington, May 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Attorney General Daugherty should resign from office. Senator Caraway, Arkansas, declared in the senate today after reading photstatio copies of a letter and a contract which he said showed that the attorney general and Thomas E. Felder of Atlanta, Ga., were to get $25,000 if they could get Charles W. Morse, chipbuilder and financier, out of the federal prison during the lat ter part of the Taft administration. Previous charges of Carawa.vf Daugherty was connected with the Morse, shipbuilder and financier out by Senator Watson, Indiana, who stated the attorney general had told him he had no connection with the case. "The attorney general when his statement to Senator Watson was untrue,” said Caraway. “The attorney general did represent Morse.” To support his statements. Caraway then read to the senate a photostatic copy of r- letter which the senator said was written by Daugherty to Morse under date of \pri; 3. 1913, and an alleged contract bearing tin' signature ?f Felder und< i date of August 4, 11'11 in which it was stated Daugherty was to receive a retainer of $5,000 and in event of Morse’s unconditional pardon or com mutation Felder and Daugherty wore to receive $25,090 The letter which Caraway said wis written by Daugherty to Morse- follows : Columbus, 0., April 30, I'll 2 Mr. C. W. Morse. New York City, My Dear Sir:— "I enclose you herewith copy of the letter setting forth the contract you made on August 4, 1911 with Mr. Felder, for his services and mine. You will observe that T was correct in the statement that there was a (Continued on page four)

another make and a few weeks ago ordered a Westinghouse detector, two stage amplifiers, instrument. The instrument was installed tern porarily last night as the members were anxious to learn if It would prove more satisfactory than the other instrument. It was changed today and a good concert is expected tonight. A. 11. Wehmeyer, a member of the club who received radio experience as an operator during the war, operated the instrument last night. The Legionaires are planning to receive returns on the progress of the five hundred automobile race at the Indianapolis Speedway on Decoration Day. The position of the cars will be broadcasted by the Indianapolis station at the end of every half hour and the broadcaster will te “tuned up so that all of the accompaning noise of the crowd and car, can be heard over the radio instruments.

NEW OIL WELL TO BE DBILLED NEAB DECATUR Work to Start on Well Num-, her Two on Habegger Lease Next Week NEAR THE FIRST WELL 1 New Well to Be Drilled Six Hundred Feet West of Andrews Well I Work will be started on next Mon-i day or Tuesday on the drilling of well I No. 2 on tile Habegger oil lease southeast of this city in Washington town-1 ship, it was stated today. Mr. Ezra Habbeger, president of the Habegger Oil company which was incorporated was in Lima, Ohio, yesterday where lie made arrangements for the necessary pipe. The well-drilling rig was erected today on a spot six hundred feet directly west of tile well on the Joseph Andrews farm, on the farm of Thomas Baltzell. Tlie well on the Andrews farm, which was drilled a few months ago, is said to be a five barrels well at present. Geological and oil exports have made an investigation of tile rock formations in the Andrews well and are of tlie opinion that it was drilled on the edge of a rich paying oil field. They advised the Habegger company to drill a well six hundred feet west of the Andrews well where they believe a rich well can be struck. The sand is said to be forty-two feet thick there and of a much beter quality than the sand in the oil fields near Geneva Many Decatur and Adams county people have purchased stock in the Habegger company and are backing the new oil boom in this county. CLOSE RACE IN OREGON PRIMARY Two Candidates Run Neck and Neck for Republican Nomination Portland. Ore., May 20. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Charles E. Hall, Federated Patriotic’s Society candidate, and Governor Ben Olcott, antiKu Kluk Klan standard bearer, ran neck and neck today for the republican gubernatorial nomination. Returns for 27 counties incomplete, showed Olcott leading by 204 votes. The vote was Olcott 21,306: Hall 21,102. Ralph E. Williams, appeared elected it national republican committeeman by 9.000 mapority over O. N. Fithian. Williams is vice-chairman of tlie national republican committee and a sharp fight had been made on him by he "progressive”, wing of the party. Walter M. Pierce was nominated as Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

DR. FRANK LOSE TO LOCATE HERE Decatur Young Man to Take Over Practice of Late Dr. D. D. Clark Dr. Frank Lose, who is completing ills internship in the Oak Park hospital, Chicago, will locate in this city on June sth, taking over the practice of the late Dr, D. D. Clark, he having purchased Dr. Clark's surgery instru ments, office fixtures, medical paraphernalia and good will from Mrs. Clark, the admisistrix of the estate. He has also leased the office formerly occupied by Dr. Clark at the Clark home on Third street and will after June sth be ready to receive callers at that place. Dr. Lose is now in the city arranging the details preparatory to his locating here and will return to Chicago next Monday. Dr. Lose is a Decatur young man, a son of the late John T. Lose, esteemed citizen, whose death occured last Tuesday. In 1914 he graduated with honors from the Decatur High School, worked a year at the barber’s trade and then (Continued on page four)

— T Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, May 20, 1922

Veronica F. Anker Leona V. Hunslcker Lawrence E. Beal John Kiess Alfred K. Beavers Margaret E. KlenaUe Mabie Marie Bess J Ted B. Kienzle Frances Marie Borne Genevieve Florine Leichtensteiger Arthur M. Brelner Lawson Chester Lenhart Esther Marie Burkett Mildred Irene Leonard June Blossom Burkhart Mildred Herniece Liddy Gladys Ann Butler *Lawrence Edward Linn Melvena Ineze Butler Christian D. Macy Margaret Louise Christen Nellie Vera McGath Catherine E. Christen Esther Mclntosh Germaine Angelica Christen Clarence W, Miller Harry W. Christy Margaret E. Moran Gerald (). Cole Beatrice Elizabeth Peterson Albert N. Cramer Lois Lucile Peterson Dorothy Rose Durkin Mildred Elma Railing Geraldine Rose Everett Mary Elizabeth Rinehart Charles G, Fike Otiimar Eugene Smith Herbert C. Foreman Winifred Smith Myron W. Frank Barbara Ruth SAaiter Gladys E. Goldner Mary N. Suttles Gretchen F. Graham Helen Leon Swearinger Lois Hammond M. Auburn Thomas Sara Naomi Harkless Lester E. Wright Glenn Hill Harry L. Yahne Alton P. Hower

WATKINS CAVE GREAT ADDRESS TO GRADUATES

Real Problem of Efficiency Discussed by Speaker in Address Here THE LARGEST CLASS Ever Graduated By Local School Received Diplomas Last Night "The best song has not been sung; the best book has not been written; and the best life has not been lived,” was the inspiration given to the fiftyfour members of the 1922 graduating class Os the Decatur High School, by the Hon. Charles Watkins, of Muncie, who delivered the commencement address, at tlie Athletic Hall last night. Mr. Watkins spoke for forty-five minutes last night on the subject of “The Real Problem of Efficiency,” and his wonderful powers as a thinker and orator held the perfect attention of lllgß * jHBI ! HON. CHARLES WATKINS — .... — ■ — — the large audience during the entire period. The Decatur people was justly proud of the graduates, tlie largest class in tlie history of the school, and when the curtain was raised, presenting them to the audience, they were given a vigorous applause. The orchestra immediately struck up the tune of "By the Old Ohio Shore," a beautiful selection. Following an excellent violin solo by Lloyd Grosvenor, the Rev. C. J. Miner gave the invocation. The Girls’ Glee Club sang "Moonlit Meadows” and Mr. Grovesvenor gave another beautiful selection on his violin. Mr. Watkins was introduced by M. F. Worthman, superintendent of the city schools who stated that the speaker had changed the title of his speech, believing that the class deserved a better one. Tlie subject of tlie address which had been previously announced was “The Inspiration of a Successful Achievement.” “A business never fails,” said Mr. (Continued on page three) Generally fair tonight and Sunday; moderate temperature.

DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OF 1922

MARRIAGE LICENSE Elmer Behling, truck driver, Herne, born August 3, 1902, son of Frank Behling, to Rhodella Lehman, Herne, born May 17, 1904, daughter of 1). C. Lehman. "RAVELINGS” WILL BE READY FOR DISTRIBUTION BY NEXT WEDNESDAY IT IS THOUGHT It was stated today that the higli school annual, “Ravelings" would not be ready for distribution before Wednesday of next week. However, the work is progressing rapidly now. and it is thought that the books will be finished by that time. A notice will be published in this paper, telling the students when and where to go to get their copies. Jim Halberstadt of Pleasant Mills attended to business here this morn DECAYimCIRL CHOSEN EDITOR Helen Walters Selected As Associate Editor of Ohio Wesleyan Paper Delaware, Ohio, May 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Miss Helen Walters. Decatur, has been selected as associate Monnett editor on the staff of the Ohio Wesleyan Transcript, weekly newspaper published by the students of Ohio Wesleyan ; University. The Monnett editor handles the University news which is of interest to tlie women of the, institution. Miss Walters will be made Monnett' editor after she has served her year as associate editor. The editor of women's news on the Transcript is called Monnett editor because the activities of tlie girls at Ohio Wesleyan center about Monnett Hall, second largest dormitory for women in tlie United States. FARMERS ENJOY PICTURE SHOW Hartford Township Farmers Held Interesting Meeting Thursday Night On last Thursday evening a number of farmers set at the Hartford Township High School and enjoyed motion pictures shown by County Agent Busche with the Farm Bureau machine. Mr. A. A. Hanson of Purdue University was present and explained thoroughly the workings of the new Indiana Seed Law and showed the farmers where it is of great benefit so them provided they make use of it. Mr. Hansen explained that the seed laws is designed to keep Indiana Farmers from being foinsted upon by. the seed dealers in cither states who were unable to sell their seed because of the seed laws in their state. Because of Indiana not having a pure seed law the state had become the dumping ground for inferior seeds from other staes. The new seed law provides tha each parcel of seed sold which contains one pound or more of seed (Continued on page four)

HARDING MEETS HEADS OF PRESIDENT GATHERS BEST MINDS OF RAIL INDUSTRY AROUND HIM IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE A REDUCTION OF THE RATES SOON.

MARY SHIGLEY DIED AT SON’S HOME IN BERNE Well Known Resident of This County Expired Friday at Age of 85 BORN IN GERMANY Made Trip to America in a Sail Boat with Parents When A Child Mrs. Mary Shigley, age 85 years, died at the home of her son, J. M. Rose in Berne, at 5:30 o’clock Friday evening, following an illness with intirmaties of old age. hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. Mrs. Mrs. Shigley fell down a flight of steps last Wednesday and it is thought that injuries sustained in the fall hastened her death. Mrs. Shigley was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, on October 3, 1836. She came to America when throe and one-half years old and lived witli her parents on a farm in Wells county for twenty-three years, before moving to Berne. The trip across the Atlantic I was made in a sail boat and a period of ninety-three days was required to complete the voyage. Mrs. Shigley’s maiden name was Mary Gottschalk. On March 6, 1856, tlie deceased was married to Peter Rose. To this union the following children were born: George Rose, of Nebraska; Jacob P. Rose, of Wells county; Barbara Rose and J. M. Rose, of Berne. Mr. Rose died while in tlie service of his country during the civil war in Nashville, j Tennessee on Juno 14, 1865. Later j Mrs. Rose married John Shigley who j died on April 8, 1916. In addition to the children named above, Mrs. Shigley is survived by the following brothers ami sisters: Maathei Gottschalk, Bunker Hill; Noali Gottschalk, Wells county; Andrew Gottschalk, Berne; Sarah Betzner, Bunker Hill; and Amanda Gottschalk, of Berne. There are also six children grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from tlie Evangelical church, of which Hie deceased was a lifelong member, at 10 o'clock Monday. o — Aaron Riems of west of Monro was a business caller in this city this I afternoon.

Rudolph Valentino May Be Prosecuted In West

Movie Star May be Brought into Court to Answer to Bigamy Charge United Press Service. Los Angeles, Calif., May 20.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Posecutlon of Rudolph Valentino, movie star, for al legod bigamy, as a result of having married Winifred Hudnut while he was under an Interloctutory divorce court order, depends upon evidence alleged to have been found in Mexican border towns. Deputy district attorney McClelland announced today. Agents for the district attorney telgraphed him they had found several witnesses who could give important evidence in tlie investigation to determine if Valentino and his bride lived together n California as man and wife, McClelland declared. Telegrams received from his operatives in Indio, Calexico and other bor-

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(Uaited PreMN Service). Washington, D. C„ May 20.— (Special to Daily Democrat) — President Harding will gather about him tonight at tlie White House the “best minds” of tlie railroad industry as the second step in his general plan for rehabilitaIticn of industry through conferences with its leaders. Across the dinner table the President it is understood will suggest to the railroad executives present that they volunteer a reduction of rates. He hopes to secure their co-oper.itlon in a reduction that will bring down prin s co that business will be revived just an hr induced steel men to consider abolishing the 1? hour Jay. The White House early today, was maintaining secrecy as to th? guest list for tlie dinner tonight, but among those expected to bethere are: W. W. Atterbury o* the Peiir.sjlvania; Daniel Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio; A. 11. Smith of the New York Central: Haie Holden of the Burlington: Fairfax Harrison of tlie Southern and Robert S. Lovett of tlie Union Pacific. Tlie Interstate Commerce Commission has been working for months on n program for general reduction of freight rates, ami it Is understood that the report is nearly complete. However, the President was been notilid that the reduction would not go so far a:i anitcipated on account of the provision of the transportation act which guarantees a reasonable profit to the carriers. For this reason he is "taking the hull by tile horns” and will ask the executives of voluntarily reduce rates to a point that will assure more rapid progress toward prosperity. YOUNG MAN SAYS AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO HOLD HIM UP NEAR HERE Woodson Ogg, a young man employed at the Decatur Filler plant, says that four men attempted to hold him up last Thursday night when he was returning to this city on tlie Bellmont Park roatl, one-half mile east of this city. Ogg was driving an automobile and says that when he approached a secluded spot in the road an automobile light was turned on him and lie saw four men in tlie road, who signaled for liim to stop. As there was room sufficient on one side of tlie car to pass, Ogg turned on more speed ami passed the men. He says a shot was tired by the men as he fled down tlio road. L. W. Strickler of south of tha city attended to busines here this aftertoon. S. P. Sheets of north of the city I looked after business here today.

dt r towns, gave no details, McClelland declared, and he said he was awaiting more complete information. An effort to "hush" the investigation into the movie star's second marraige while under a court order not to remarry until finally separated from his first wife, has been made, according to McClelland. Moving picture interests which Meclellend refused to name, approached him to drop the investigation, he declared. Jean Acher. first wife of Valentino, today was to confer with the District Attorney after having twice failed to keep appointments with him. W. 1. Gilbert, attorney for Valentino. was refused permission yesterday to present him before the district attorney to discuss the investigation. Pete Losche of oast of the city was a business visitor here today.