Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 135, Decatur, Adams County, 8 June 1922 — Page 1

olume XX. Number 135

(LABOR MEN IN MEETING ■at CINCINNATI MAKE ■ PLANS FOR FALL ELECTION ■ ( Say Labor Will Make Most I Aggressive Political Gesture in History ■ (By Lawrence Martin. United Press staff correspondent) Cincinnati, O„ June B—(Special to Daily Democrat) — An impressive demonstration of organized labor's [political power was in the making | here today. With all of labor’s chosen leaders united on the fundamental idea that labor should make the most aggres I give political gesture in its history in this year’s congressional cam paigns, the question most engaging their attention was the method by which the workers’ political power could most effectively be exerted. The desire and purpose of the leaders, which was clearly reflected by Individual delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention was' summed up by William Johnson, I president of the Machinists’ union, I who said: ■What we did in lowa, we will do in many other places. The nomina tion of Brockhart in lowa was a I clear cut demonstration of labor’s I (power, for it was accomplished by I organized workers in cooperation I with the farmers.” The convention of the American I Federation of Labor meeting here. I next week, will be asked to sanction some method of obtaining the result labor leaders are determined on—the election to congress of men who in the opinion of the workers, better represent them than those now sit ting. In this connection the advisability (Continued on Page Four). PROGRAM FOR CHURCH BENEFIT Sunday School Class of U. B. Church to Give Musical Friday A musical program will be given at the United Brethren church at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night under the auspices of the King’s Daughters class jot the United Brethren Sunday School. A silver offering will be; taken and the proceeds will be turned over to the building fund of the church. The program includes a number of vocal and instrumental music as well as three readings. The public is cordially invited to attend. The following is the program announced today: Instrumental Solo —Monal Butler ' Reading—Rosamond Hart Violin Solo—Doris Peters Solo—Raymond Baker Methodist Chorus. Reading—Peggy Chronister Instrumental Solo —Ireta Fisher ' Vocal Solo—Zelma Stevens 1 Instrumental Duet —Zelma Nelson bnd Mrs. Hoagland. Vocal Solo—Reba Peterson * Instrumental Solo —Esther Burkett j i Methodist Chorus. ' Reading—Mrs. Harve Baker. Instrumental Solo —Ethel Myers

“Infant Baptism” Subject of Discourse Last Night

Fort Wayne Minister Spoke at Lutheran Church in This City The sixth service of the series on Christian Fundamentals was held Wednesday evening at the Lutheran church. The Rev. G. Doege, of Ft. Wayne, addressed the congregation on the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, basing his sermon on Christ's words of institution, as recorded Matt. 28, 19. 20: Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and 10, I am

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

SAYS TENNIS PLAYING ON CENTRAL SCHOOL GROUNDS ON SUNDAYS MUST CEASE Young boys and girls, who have been | Playing tennis on the school grounds I at th«| Central School building, have | been disturbing church services in that neighborhood, a member of the school board stated today. The young I people have been playing from early in the morning until dark on Sundays as well as on week days. M. F. Worthman, city school superintendent made . a ®‘»te"‘ent to today that they must " stop playing tennis on Sunday afternoons and after 6 o’clock on Sunday evenings. 'eighth grade 'I COMMENCEMENT ON WEDNESDAY Two Hundred and TwentyFive Students to Gather in Decatur EXCELLENT SPEAKER Seymour Minister Will Deliver Annual Commencement Address On next Wednesday, June 1, the largest class of eighth grade graduates that the Adams county grade school have ever turned out, will meet in Decatur for the commencement exercises to be held in the Central School building. Two hundred and twentyfive students of the county schools. | outside the city of Decatur, made the necessary grade on the graduation, examinations held during the months of March, April, and May, to entitle them to receive a diploma. The commencement speaker will be the Rev. Charles W. Whitman, of Seymour, Indiana. He is recognized as one of the best commencement speak ers in the state, and haw spoken in Adai county on previous occasions, j The commencement exercises will beIgin at 1:30 o'clock. The commenceI inent was held at Geneva last year. The principals of the various schools j in the county from which the students | will be graduated are as follows: C. D. Spuller, Union; Martin Gerke, Root; Charles Ewell, Preble; W. H. Dettinger, Kirkland; J. F. Snow. Washington; E. W. France, St. Mary’s; C. J. Jones, Blue Creek; I. G. Kerr, Monroe; John Tanner, French; j Frank Neusbauni, Hartford; John Felty, Wabash; J. A. Buckmaster, Jefferson; Dr. A. Reusser, Berne. The program for the commencement is as follows: I Music—Berne School Orchestra. Invocation. Music—Berne School Orchestra. Song —Quartet. Class Address —Charles W. Whit man. Song—Quartette. Presentation of Diplomas —E. S. Christen. Song—Quartet. Music —Berne School Orchestra. Benediction. Red and white are the class colors of the graduating class this year. The 'class motto is "Striving for honor, not for fame.” Following is the class roll. UNION TOWNSHIP Oscar Reinking. Decatur. Morris Bleeke, Decatur. Olga Relnking. Decatur. Paul H. Reinking, Decatur. Vir g i 111 a I-an g. Decat (Continued on page six)

, with you always, even unto the end ot the world.” The speaker’s exposition , was directed mainly upon Infant Baptism, and was the following: , On he strength of this command of their divine master the apostles went 1 forth to preach the gospel to Jews and * Gentiles and to administer the sacra- ' ment of baptism. To men capable of 1 understanding them they first preached the gospel, instructed them in the 1 Christian faith, and when they had ' embraced Christ, they baptized them. This is the methods to be employed ' whereever missionaries and pastors ’ meet adults not as yet Christians. We ' muß t bear in mind that the sacrament r - i (Continued on page five)

BONUS BILL IS IN SENATE REPORTED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE THIS , MORNING Say Interest on Allied Debt, Will Furnish Necessary Cash for Funds 11 tilted I’rvMN Service.) Washington, June B.—Special to' Daily Democrat) —Senate considers ' tion of the revised soldier bonus bill] was blocked temporarily today. Senator Williams, Mississippi, demoi crat, interposed on objection when Senator McCumber, chairman of the finance committee, presented tin- report and asked unanimous consent that it be officially recognized in the ■ Senate. Unanimous consent required because the senate now Is considering the tariff bill under a previous agreement. I Williams gave no reason for his action and McCumber announced he would again attempt to introduce the ’ report later in the day. Washington, June B.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Belief that the cash > necessary for the soldiers’ bonus will . bo obtained from interest payments on the allied debt to the United States was expressed by republican members of the senate finance committee today I in formally reporting the adjusted compensation measure to the senate. The report accompanying the bill, declares that the bonus can be paid during the next three years without additional taxation and that after that i the money can be obtained through reduction in governmental expenditures and payments on the foreign debt. The action of chairman McCumber in presenting the bill to the senate makes it possible f° r consideration of it to start at any time, republican leaders desire. Tile total and eventual cost of the senate bill was estimated at $3,845, 659,481 with the statement that 4.158, 199 persons who served in the military or naval forces during the war will receive its benefits. ‘The world war foreign debt commission” says the report of McCuni(Continued on nage six) BLUFFTON HAS PLAYGROUNDS Neighbor City Has Several Places for Its Children To Play Bluffton, Ind., June B—The park board yesterday purchased 18 E-Z swings for the various parks and play grounds about the city. At Washington park lights have been put in and Sid Middaugh has been placed in charge for the summer. He has been given the concession stand for the summer. The Frauhiger field is being equipped with slides, a tennis court and a croquet court. Bluffton now has four parks suitable as community centers. From the above dispatch it would indicate that the city of Bluffton is paying for the playground equipment. For a couple of weeks plans havej been under way here for the making of a campaign to raise sufficient | funds to equip playgrounds including the laying out of a number of tennis , courts. As yet the campaign has not been made, the details of the campaign being in charge of committees repre senting the Decatur Industrial association and the Rotary club. The .women of the Civic section of the Woman’s chib, of which Mrs. C. C t Schafer is chairman have agreed to supervise the conducting of the playgrounds and tennis courts If . they arc established and as soon as the funds are raised steps will be taken for the equiping of the grounds. Let’s get started and give the children the playgrounds this summer. 1 Mrs. Frank Alwein and daughters, ' Mary and Alice and son, Tommie, arrived this afternoon for a visit at the home of Mrs. Fannie Peterson.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, .June 8, 1922

144444444444444 4 ++++++++++++++♦♦+ 4 AMERICAN HISTORY + 4 DAY BY DAY 4 + by T. P. Green + 4 + 4 June 8. 4 4 A safety committee of New, 4 4 York proposed to revise the gov 4 -!• eminent on June 8, 1689. 4 * * ' 4 Paper money was first issued 4 4 in New York on June 8, 1709. 4 4.-4 4 Tile treaty made with Texas 4 ! 4- was rejected by the U. S. Senate 4 4 on June 8, 1844. 4 I 4 — 4' 4 By a popular vote, Tennesee 4 4 seceeded from the Union on June 4; '4 8,1861. 4 4- 4 ( 4 The Republican National Con 4 | 4 vention nominated Lincoln and 4 4 Johnson on June 8, 1864. 4 4— 4 t 4 General Pershing and his staff 4 , 4 arrived in London on June 8,4 j, 4 1917. 4 | 4444444444444444 WESTERN UNION i COMPANY MOVED • I OFFICE TODAY: Office and Fixtures Moved ' to the Erwin Real Estate Building THE EXPRESS OFFICE f To Be Moved to the Old Erie Freight Office in 1 1 the Near Future ‘ i The Western Union office was mov- < ed today from its location in the Mor- 1 rison Block at tne corner of Second street and Liberty Way to the buildlug on South Second street occupied by the Erwin Real Estate and Loan 1 Company. The new quarters are f across the street and a short distance 1 south of the old office. The Erwin ’ Real Estate and Loan Company will continue to occupy the building, hav- ‘ ing its office in the rear of the room. 1 The telegraph office was moved to- 1 day with practically no loss of time 1 for receiving and sending messages. Linemen connected the wires and instruments in the new location before tlie one in the old office were taken I out. The American Railway Express Company, which now occupies the west end of the room vacated by the IVestern Union company, will move its offices to the old Erie freight house on South Winchester street within a short time. According to information d gained today, the Morrison building • has not been leased to any other party yet. It is said that several business concerns have made application for the room. WERE MARRIED : 1 AT NOON TODAY; — I Marriage of Doris DeVoss and Ingle Harris Solemn- , ized in This City i ■ , The marriage of Miss Doris DeVoss, j of Decatur, and Mr. Ingle R. Harris, ( of Sheridan, was solomnlzed at the t home of the liride's parents, at high c noon today, the Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, I pastor of the First Methodist church, t officiating. Only the immediate fam- , ilies of the contracting parties were , present during the ceremony. f The DeVoss residence at 31G Mar , shall street, was beautifully decorated s in roses and swansonia. The single ring ceremony was used. The bride f wore a charming gown of white Pekin ( crepe, trimmed in Spanish lace. She ; carried a shower bouquet of white ] roses and sweet peas. Following the ] wedding a fine four course dinner was t served. on naee four) ■■ I ■■ "'■■■ • A. —V—— « Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; probably local thunder showers; cooler Friday afternoon in extreme north portion. |*

COAL MINER ENCOURAGED BY THE THREATENED RAILROAD STRIKE IN NATION Say Tie-Up in Transportation Would Stop NonUnion Fuel Production By Fred G. Johnson. I tilled I'reMM Stall' <'urrrNpondrut Indianapolis, Ind , June 8. — (Special to -aDily Democrat) —The railroad labor crisis was a "star in the east" for 550,000 striking coal miners today. A nation-wide rail strike tying up transportation would stop non-union fuel production and heavy inroads on the depleted coal reserve would fol low. Mine owners then would be sored into wage negotiations with the United Mine Workers either by public sentiment or by tin- government (Inteil vening to protect the people in a coal shortage. Negotiations covering the central field of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio am' Western Pennsylvania have been the goal of the coal diggers since they went on strike April first. "Tlie United Mine Workers stand ready today as they have throughout the strike to meet tlie operators ol the central competitive field," it was said at mine headquarters here. "But they will have to come to use if a settlement is to be reached." Conscious of their economic strength and of the loyalty of the idh men,’leaders in the mine strike appar ently were confident of the outcome President John L. Lewis conferred oc casionally with sub ordinate officials but for the most part be was merely awaiting the time when mine owners will enter a conference. It is understood lie considers uego tiations covering the anthracite re gions definitely halted until a peace move has been made in the bituminous war. Thousands of letters have been re ceived at mine headquarters from rail road workmen expressing dissatisfaction with tlie system under which they are hauling nonunion coal. The tone of all the letters was said (Continued on page four) RAY HARVEY Os MONROE IS DEAD Prominent Young Fanner is Victim of an Attack of Appendicitis Monroe, Ind. June 8. — (Special to Daily Democrat)— Ray Harvey, age 30 years, died at the home of ids father, , John Harvey, one half mile north of Monroe, at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday as- , ternoon, following a short illness with appendicitis. Mr. Harvey was a very I young farmer of tlie Monroe neighbor- 1 hood and ills death has cast a cloud ol gloom over the community. Mr. Harvey was stricken with appendicitis on last Friday, while at his 1 home one mile north of Monroe. He was taken to his father’s homo on Sat- I urday morning where he underwent an 1 operation for gangreenous appendlci- 1 tis. His condition was very serious 1 at the time of the operation. Mr. Harvey was married three years ago. Recently lie purchased the farm where lie lived at the time of his death. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Decatur. He is survived by his father and mother, ami several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held from tlie Methodist church in Monroe at 10 o’cleck Friday morning, tlie Rev| Zechiel, officiating. The Masons will have charge of the funeral services. Burial will be held in tlie Decatur ; cemetery. 444444444444444 + NO CONCERT TONIGHT 4 ' 4 ♦. 4 Due to the fact that a number 4 4 of the band boys are out of the 4 4 city, it will be impossible to give 4 4 the regular weekly concert to- 4 4 night. The program as prepared 4 4 will be given next week. 4 4444444444 44444

FREEMAN FALK WAS GRADUATED FROM HIGH school in Dakota' Freeman R. Falk, son of John Falk a local druggist, was graduated from the Yanktown high school tills spring. He lias been living with ills uncle. Professor Nimrod Dally. Young Falk I specialized In music in highschool and 1 lias liecome a very accomplished 11111 slclan. At present he Is starting on a tour through the Western States as pianist for a prominent concert company. At the close of the concert tour, he plans to make 11 visit in Decatur. JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF IN CIRCUIT COURT Judgment in Sum of $620 Granted Plaintiff in Case Yesterday OTHER COURT CASES Regular Jury Panel of April Term Discharged Today Judgment in the sum of $620 was granted the plaintiff in the case of Summer against Martin and others! by Judge Moran in the circuit court yesterday afternoon. Tlie judgment was made against the Carriger brothers. The case against Martin was continued. The case of Craig vs. Gallogly, veniied from Huntington county, which was set for trial here today, was settled out of court yesterday afternoon and the case was dismissed today at the plaintiff’s costs. The suit to construct a will, brought by Bierrie against Gottschalk I is set for trial before Judge John C.: Moran tomorrow. The case of Sours, against Moses, venued from Hunting- • ton county, lias been set for trial in ! the Adams circuit court on July 17, before a jury. The regular jury panel of tlie April term of court was dis-| charged today for the remainder of the term. However tlie members of| that panel may be recalled to hear the case of Sours vs. Moses on July 17th. Proceeds were had in the case of the Starr Piano company against ' Scherer yesterday afternoon. An answer was filed by the receiver showing that no property had been received from Scherer on which tlie plaintiff held a lien. Neither of the parties were prepared to submit evidence in tlie case and tlie case was carried over until the September term of court. HARTFORD TOWNSHIP GIRL DIED SUDDENLY FROM HEART TROUBLE MONDAY EVENING Funeral services were held at the Missionary church west of Berne this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Miss Ruth Egly, who died last Monday evening. Tlie services in tlie church were preceded by a service at tlie home at 1 o'clock. Miss Egley was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Egley, living on tlie Abraham Egley farm in Hartford township. The cause of the young lady’s death was leakage of the heart and pulmonary tuberculosis. Although site had been sick for a few months, her condition had not been considered so serious and her deatli was rather sudden.

War Is Over But We Still Pay A War Tax

Local Telephone Company Pays S2OO Per Month in Tax on Toll The war may be over but war taxes are still being paid. Probably the | largest remitter In tile county to the Internal Revenue department is the! Citizens Telephone company of this city which remits an average of S2OO per month to the federal government as war taxes on toll line messages. Herman F. Ehinger, general manager of the telephone company sent in the monthly check for May to the collector at Indianapolis this morning I amounting to $204.00 This is a averl '

SETTLEMENT SHEET MADE JUNE DISTRIBUTION SHEET ACCEPTED BY OLIVER Settlement Sheet Shows Where Money in County Treasury Will be Spent County Auditor Martin Jaberg has received notice from William Oliver, Auditor of State, that the June settlement sheet for Adams county has been received and accepted. Tlie settlement sheet was sent to Mr. Oliver by Mr. Jaberg a few days ago. Tlie sheet was delivered promptly by Mr. Jaberg as the settlement is not due until June 30th. It requires much hard work to prepare the sheet, getting each of tlie various items due and funds separated. The total amount of taxes collected to be distributed on June 30th Is $508.096.96. Os that amount, $61,108.62 must be forwarded to the state in pay- | nient of tlie various state funds. This leaves a total of $444,988.34 which will be kept in Adams county. The total current taxes collected by the treasurer was $502,088.20. The former second installment delinquent taxes | collected since the December settlement amounted to $4,722.08 and the amount paid out to special judges was $530.00 A total of $283.32 was used in paying the treasurer’s fees for collecting delinquent taxes since the last settlement. The distribution of the $506,096.96 will be made as follows: state tax, $2.948 51; benevolent institution fund, $15,206.43; state school, $18,564.36; state educational institution fund, $12,625.63; vocational education fund, $1,216.10; state highway commission, ! $8,377.93; state soldiers’ memorial I fuiuL $1.520|.88; agricultural experl(Continued on page two) married'sunday IN MARION OHIO Ellen Jaberg Formerly of This County, To Wilford J. McPeak A pretty wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock at the Rev. A. L. Scherry home on South Prospect street when Miss Ellen Jaberg who has been residing at the 1 Scherry home several years, was united in marriage to Mr. Wilford J. McPeak of Bucyrus. Rev. A. V ,Scherry read the double ring cere mony and they were unattended. The bride, who is a daughter of Mrs. Caroline Jaberg of Magley, Ind., was charming in a white crepe dechine gown and wore a corsage of 1 bridal roses. Tlie groom is the son ; of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McPeak of Bucyrus and is employed at the American Clay Works nt that place. They have a newly furnished home at 604 i Southern street, where they will reI side upon their return from a short ■ wedding trip. —Marion, Ohio, Trib- • une. , | I Miss Jaberg is a sister of Martin ; Jaberg. auditor of Adams county.

I age of a little better than sfi.sO per day. Minimum tax is five cents.no matter If the toll charge Is only fifteen or twenty-five cents and the average of ! the tax is about 15 per cent of the to- | tai of toll messages. The person usi ing the toll line must pay the war ! tax, but the Telephone Company is i held responsible for all taxes, no matter if the party calling pays the tax or not. It should be rememberd that when you pay your toll line messages that the entire charge is not levied by the Telephone company, but that a part of it is for war taxes, which goes to the government.

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