Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 146, Decatur, Adams County, 21 June 1922 — Page 1

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MARTIN LAUGHLIN DIED SUDDENLY THIS MORNING •ORMER COUNTY OFFICIAL AND PROMII NENT CITIZEN OF ADAMS COUNTY I FOUND DEAD IN BED BY WIFE EARLY I THIS MORNING.

I Martin Laughlin, age 67 years, ■ormer county official, esteemed and highly respected citizen, was found Lead in his bed by his wife at 7 o’clock ■this morning, at their residence on kouth First street. Although Mr. ■Laughlin had been in ill health for Leveral months with a complication of [diseases, he had been Improving some [what, apparently, and death was unexpected. A physician was summoned land an examination disclosed the fact [that Mr. Laughlin had died only a few [minutes before 7 o'clock. He had [been troubled with Brights Disease, [heart trouble, and hardening of the [arteries. Martin Laughlin was born in Union county, Indiana, on November 9, 1854. [He was a small boy when his parents removed to Adams county and he grew up at the old homestead in Jeffer gon township. He was the son of James and Mary Laughlin, both natives of county Mayo, Ireland, and of old Irish Catholic stock. Immediately alter his parents married in the old country, they set out on a sailing vessel and after a voyage of six weeks I landed in New York, going west to Cincinnati where James Laughlin found work as a railroad hand. Some sixty-seven years later they moved to Liberty, in Union county, Indiana, and they lived there until they moved to I Adams county . Laughlin purchased a ! tract of uncleared land in this county. Martin Laughlin was the only son of his parents. He was married to Mary A. Kenney in Adams county, for his first wife. Her death occured in 1890. Mr. Laughlin married for his wife, Miss Adelia O’Donnell, in Pennsylvania. Mr. Laughlin was chosen superintendent of the Adams county infirmary in ’Oil and served in that capacity for several years, resigning in 1919. He came’to the infirmary from his farm in Jefferson township where for many years he had successfully operated his eighty acres and where he had lived for over half a century. He was honored with public office previous to his appqintment as superintendents of the county infirmary, having been town ship trustee for five years, and a mem ber of the Adams county board of Commissioners for a period of seven years. ’’’Http living on his farm, Mr. Laughlin was president of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Geneva, holding that position a period of three years. Mr. Laughlin was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic church and was affiliated with the K. of C. lodge and the Holy Name Society. He is sur (Continued on page three)

Woman Nominee for V. S. Senator Is Cleaning House

Mrs. Oleson of Minnesota Resting from Strenuous Campaign Efforts Cloqut, Minn., June 21. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Mrs Anna D. Olesen, first women ever nominated for the U. S. senate, today rested from her strenuous primary campaign by cleaning house. The United Press reporter found her with scrub pail and duster cleaning her home from cellar to attic. “I am going to start my campaign for election next week and I will be constantly in the fight until November so I have to get my house in shape now,” she said. Latest returns from Minnesota s primary of Monday gave Mrs. Oleson a lead of approximately 6,000 over Thomas J. Meighen for the democratic nomination for senator. Mrs. Olesen will oppose Senator Frank B.

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HOUSE MEMBERS PLAN TO HOLD RECESSES SOON Propose Series of Three Day Recesses While Senate Considers Tariff WANT TO GO HOME Anxious to Begin Mending Their Political Forces in Their Districts By Laurence M. Benedict l lilted Stntr Corri-Mpondent Washingon, June 21. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A series of threi day recesses, starting by July 1 am continuing until the Senate finally dis poses of the tariff bill, was planned b) house members today, following Presi dent Harding’s acceptance of the plai to postpone action on the ship sub sidy bill for a month. If everything goes smoothly and th< the house is able to get away as souu, as expected, politics will start to hun shortly all over the country. The main reason the 435 house members are eager to recess is so they will have an opportunity to get back to their congressional districts and begit mending their political forces. Under the three day recess plan, t few house members —those who live close by—would have to meet in the house every third day and move an other recess. The bulk of the mem bers coulld leave Washington for theii homes, not to return until the tariff bill was ready to be sent to conference between the house and senate. Only three or four pieces of impor tant general legislation still require action by the lower branch before it can take a vacation to wait for tb< senate to catch up. Advocates of prompt action on thi Ford offer for Muscle Shoals threaten trouble when the motion for a series of three day recesses comes up, but it is reported their ardor is somewhat dampened since a report filed yester day by five members of the military affairs committee revealed that there is more serious opposition to the Ford bid than had been counted on. There were signs today to the effect that few house members are taking kindly to the request that they spend (Continued on page four)

Kellogg who won the republican nom ination to succeed himself. “1 am not going before the people as a woman, but as an American citi zen and a democrat,” Mrs. Olesen said "I want no favors as a woman am. no votes just because I am a woman "I come from a family who pioneerei in the northwest. My grandmother and my mother worked in the forests and fields side by side with men and did a day's work with them. My grand mother always held that she wanted no easy work! no favors because she was a woman in the rugged life of this new territory. In pioneering in a new field for women, I reaffirm by gram mother's statements.” Mrs. Olesen expects to visit every city, county and hamlet in the state during her campaign. Her 15 year old daughter, Mary will be her companion and pilot the Ford Sedan. Mrs. Olesen emphasized the "Sedan” during the trip.

DECATUR PICKED BY DELEGATES FOR 1923 MEET Awarded Next Convention of Fort Wayne District Epworth League OFFICERS SELECT EI) .1. F. Olinger Re-Elected President of the District Yesterday Bluffton, June 21 —J. F. Olinger, of near Garrett, was re-elected president of the Fort Wayne district Epworth Leagues for the ensuing year in the election which took place Just before the noon adjournment yesterday. Miss Mary Willis, of this city, was also re-eledted first vice president. Others elected were: Second Vice President — Bessie Stopher, Harlan. Third Vice President—Mary Clark, Auburn. Fourth Vice President — Marvine Isenbarger, Monroeville. Secretary—Norma Harvey, Garrett. Treasurer — George Mahnensmith, Fort Wayne. Booth Festival Superintendent—S. F. Painter, Monroeville. Junior Superintendent Mrs. Zechial, Monroe. Decatur in 1923 Decatur was selected as the place for the convention in 1923. Opposition came from the north part of the district, but this was overcome. Following reports of committees the convention adjourned so that the delegates could take the sight seeing trip through the H. C. Bay piano factory. From there they went to Washington park for an hour of recreation and then returned to the church for the Wawasee banquet. The lecture tonight brought the couvuution. to st olon*. Delegates remained here for the night and left this morning. Freemont was awarded a loving cup for one hundred efficiency in League work. Harlan was given a pennant, for traveling the greatest number of miles to the convention and in hav(Continued on page th <m » GERMAN HERE TO MAKE HOME Lad Who Served Six Years in German Army Arrived in Decatur Today Willie Denkmann, who served six years in the German army during the World war, arrived in Decatur this morning and intends to make his home in this county. Mr. Denkmann was met at the train by August Bohnke, Root township farmer, for whom he intends to work. Denkmann set foot on American soil on last Saturday. He cannot speak a word of English but says in his own language that he likes this country very much so far. He was acquainted in Germany with Otto Kannka and family, who came to the United States one year ago last Sunday and are now living in Root Township, neighbors to Mr. Bohnke. Denkman enlisted in the German army when he was 14 years old, and served until the close of the war. He, and his father and two brothers who served in the war, returned home after the close of the war uninjured. He served in the 130th regiment. Before coming to America, Denkmann was receiving 28 marks an hour for his labor. One dollar in United States money is now equivalent to 290 marks. This wage was higher than man/ are receiving in Germany at present, Denkmann said. • —— — RECEPTION FOR PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER ON FRIDAY EVENING The reception and installation of the Rev. B. N. Covert, as pastor of the Presbyterian church will be held Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the church and not on Wednesday evening as stated In last evening’s Democrat. Rev. Covert and wife are expected to arrive in the city today from Fort Madison, lowa, where their marriage took place June 13th. Rev. Covert and his brfde will be given a hearty welcome to this city.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, .June 21, 1922

+++++++4 + + * + * + + 4 AMERICAN HISTORY + + DAY BY DAY 4 4 By T. P. Green 4 4 4 4 Wednesday, June 21 4 + 4 4 A mutinous crew sot adrift & 4 Henry Hudson and his coinpan- 4 4 ions on June 21, 1611. 4 4 4 Captain John Smith, Amer! 4 4 can colonist, died of June 21, 1631. 4 4 — 4 4 The Massachusetts charter 4 4 was forfeited by an English court 4 4 on June 21, 1684. 4 4 — 4 4 Ilichfond, Virginia, was evacu- 4 4 ated by Cornwallis on June 21, 4 4 1781. 4 4 — 4 4 Congress adjourned from Phil- 4 4 adelphia to Princeton on June 4 4 21, 1783. 4 4 — 4 4 The Constitution was ratified 4 4 by New Hampshire on June 21, 4 4 1788. 4 4 — 4 4 Cleveland and Stevenson were 4 4 nominated by Democrats at Chi 4 4 cago on June 21, 1892. 4 444444444444444 FIGHT AGAINST COURTS CARRIED TO THE SENATE Senator La Follette Reiterates His Attack Against Supreme Court ANNOUNCED PLANS Senator Announced His Intention to Press Amend* Ment to Constitution I nlted Pftmm Stuff C<irrrM|»ondent Washington, June 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —His fight against the supreme court of the United States was carried to the floor of the senate today, when Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin reiterated liis attack on that body and announced his intention of introducing an amendment to tlie constitution which would curb its present powers. "The supreme court has assumed legislative powers over congress and violated its judicial privileges,” LaFollette declared in his speech. “I will shortly press an amendment to the constitution of the United States demanding that congress pro tect tlie people against the actions of the superior court.” “The present justices have stated in their decisions that they were violating tlie constitution of the United States and assuming legisla tive powers. “I believe that in this I am serving the purpose of the founders of this government.” BAND CONCERT THURSDAY NIGHT Regular Weekly Concert by City Band on Court Lawn Tomorrow Night The program for the weekly band concert on the court house lawn Thurs day night by the Decatur City Band, was announced by David Rice, director, today as follows: First Part March — "Progressive American” — Clement. Overture —"Apollo”—Laurendeau. Waltz—"Clriblribin”—Pestalozza. Schottische —“Harvest Party”—Laurendeau. Second Part Overture —"Lyceum”—Filliers. Idyll—" The Herd Girl’s Dream”—Labinsky. Mazurka—“ Nathalie” Selection — "Operatic Melange"—Rit ter. Finale —(‘Star Spangled Banner”— Barnard. Generally fair tonight and Thursday; somewhat warmer Thursday in northern portion.

WILL REBUILD SECOND STREET ELECTRIC LINE City to Purchase New Wire Tlirough Action Taken Last Night OTHER ACTION TAKEN Petitions for Oiling Streets Probably Will Not Be Granted Now Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of tlie city council tU<* purchasing committee was empowered to purchase electric current wires with which to rebuild tlie city’s electrii line on Second street, beginning at Hie Reppert corner and running south as far as the Jefferson street cross Ing, a distance of over 1300 feet. This line was tlie first one erected by the city of Decatur at tlie time the light and power plant became a muni cipal plant. It has seen twenty-five years of service and Snpt. Mylott in formed tlie councilman last evening that the installation had worn off and that the wires were crystalized and apt to break, the danger being of them falling to the ground and t striking someone. At present Hie capacity ol the present line is also taxed and on Saturday nights tlie load carried on them is within two amperes of tlie <a pacify. The new line will be two size; larger and will no doubt be sufficient to carry the elecric load for many years. , Committee Reports. The street and sewer committee re ported on the remonstrance filed against the Shamp alley improvement and recommended that the remon strance be sustained and that tlie improvement be not granted. Tile re monstrances against the building ol the Rickard sewer in the south west part of the city were overruled by the street ami sewer committee and recommendation made that tlie sewer be constructed and the clerk was an thorized to give notice to bidders that bids would lie received by tlie council on July Bth for the building of the (Continued on page four) LOCAL MINISTER WEDS IOWA GIRL Rev. Covert Marries Gladys Golf in Fort Madison Last Tuesday Rev. B. N. Covert, new pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, returned this morning accompanied by his bride, to whom he was married June 13. They will make their home in the church parsonage on Mercer avenue. The Fort Madison Evening Democrat has the following account of tlie wedding: "The marriage of Miss Gladys lola Goff to Rev. Brainerd Newell Covret of Decatur, Ind., occurred at the home of tlie bride’s parents. Dr. and Mrs. Warren F. Goff, at high noon Tuesday. “Preceding the ceremony, Miss Catherine Goff, sister of the bride, sang very beautifully the songs, "What’s In tlie Air Today?" by Eden and “Love’s Springtime," by Logan and Miss Ruth Stebbing played the violin solo, “Minuetla, in G.” by Beethoven, very pleasingly. "As the wedding march from Lo’irengren was being played by Mrs. D. Claude Roberts, another sister, the bridal party took their places under the festoons of daisies and pink roses from which was suspended a large white bell, decorated with flowers. "Masters Robert Taylor and Evor Roberts, nephews of tlie bride, carried the rings in while lilies. Mr. John Gates was the groomsman and Miss Nellie Shaw was bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, assisted by tlie father of the groom. The bride wore a white dress of white satin, trimmed with Spanish lace and carried a bouquet of Lilies of the Vai ley and pink roses. The bridesmaid was dressed in a dainty pink organdie. “Mrs. Covert graduated from (Continued on page four)

SECRECY SURROUNDS PLAN OF LABOR UNION CHIEFS MINERS AND RAILROAD MEN PREPARE TO KEEP THEIR ENEMY GUESSING AS TO STRATEGY THEY WILL EMPLOY IN JOINT STRIKE.

DAIRY FARMERS WILL ORGANIZE FOR SHIPPING Adams and Wells County Fanners to Meet in Williams School House MONDAY, JUNE 26th Speakers from Indiana Dairy Marketing Association Will Be Present On next Monday evening, June 26. a mei*ting of interest to all dairy farmers will be held at the Williams school house, at Williams, on tlie Ad-ams-Wells county line. The dairy farmers who are shipping milk into Fort Wayne for distribution are fall Ing into line with the cooperative marketing idea as It is being carried out in other milk producing districts surrounding the larger citieo. For the past few weeks representatives of the Indiana Dairy Marketing Association have been working in the district surrounding Ft. Wayne endeavoring to better conditions whereby in many cases farmers who sell milk do not get the cost of production. In some cases which have been cited the farmer-producers get only one-fourth of the amount which is paid by the consumer for milk. The large difference between tlie price received by tlie farmer and that which is paid by the consumer is due to inefficient distiibution and it is to remedy this condition that the pres ent work is being done. The plan is that of co-operative marketing, such as has been carried on successfully for several years in Wisconsin and Minnesota. During the past few weeks the producers surrounding Muncie have organized and are now ready to function. Mr. J. H. King, former manager of tlie Fort Wayne Dairy company and It. E. Macey, a representative of tlie Indiana Dairy Marketing association will lie present to explain the plan. W. IF. Showalter, county agent of Allen county and L. M Busche, county agent of Adams will also attend. It is contemplated that an organization of producers can be form id in tills vicinity as easily as in other localities and accordingly it is expected that a large number of farmers (Continued on page four)

Early Death Predicted For Flapper Marriages

Federation o f Women’s Clubs Launch Drive to Reform Marriage Laws (By Carl Victor Little, United Press staff correspondent) Chautauqua. N. Y., June 21 — (Spe i cial to Daily Democrat) Runaway flapper marriages are marked for , death by representatives of two mil lion American women assembled here nt the convention of tlie Federa-! tion of Women's clubs. Launching a drive for reform of divorce and marriage laws, the oon vention leaders advocate: 1. Repeal of all slate marriage and : divorce statutes. 2. Passage of a federal law, general in its application. This movement was started after futile efforts to induce various states to puss uniform laws were made. Mrs. Genevieve Parkhurst, writer on women's subjects, is here representing supporters of the movement.

Price 2 Cents

(By Lawrence Martin. United Press staff correspondent) Cincinnati, O„ June 21 (Special to Daily Democrat) -Surrounding their plans with complete secrecy, representatives of the United Mine Workers and rallrcad unions here today were prepared to "keep the enemy guessing” as to the strategy they will employed In the joint strike program upon which they have decided. At a conference late last night the first formal meeting of the two groups, a policy ft caution was set up. Last night's session was understood to have been devoted largely to discussion of legal possibilities, such as the danger of prosecution on a charge of conspiracy, in the event the tw’o groups act together in a strike movement affecting the shipment of coal in interstate commerce. Further meetings will be held, Lewis indicated. The A. F. of L. convention here today adopted without discussion a resolution directing the executive council to investigate the alleged dis criminary action which is said to be contemplated by Harvard University against Jewish students and to take such action as it may deem feasible to remove the discrimination contemplated.” The convention also asked a congressional investigation of parcel post rates, to determine "a fair and reasonable rate of postage, commensurate with Hie cost of the service." Shorter hours for postal employes who work at night, were recommended. Establishment of labor colleges was recommended in a resolution presented by the education committee and adopted. PREACHER GETS SENTENCE FOR ISSUING CHECKS THAT ARE WORTHLESS Fort Wayne, June 20 —Victor C. Huneyager, 40 East Main street, age 24. former minister of tlie gospel at Kingsland, who is alleged to have given seven worthless checks here and at Goshen and Upland, was sentenced to the state reformatory for 1 to 5 years yesterday afternoon by Judge Wood, in circuit court. The amount of tlie checks ranged from 14 to $lO. Huneyager also admitted taking money from the collection plate of tlie First M. E. church, where he bad served as a collector. Rev. and Mrs. B. N. Covert arrived In tills city today where they will make their home. Rev. Covert fs thS pastor at tlie Presbyterian church.

The proposed law which will be presented to congress for action contains the following provisions: No girl under 16 or boy under 21 can marry without their parents' consent or that of their guardian. Banns announcing the Intended marriage must lie published two weeks before the ceremony. Physicians' certificates as to Hie mental and physical fitness of bothe parties to the marriage must be shown when the license ; is issued. Divorces are to be allowed for proved physical or mental cruelty,, desertion for a period of one year or more, proved infidelity and habitual drunkenness. Only Interlocutory decrees, made final after lapse of one year, are to be granted. Divorce cases would be heard behind closed doors and the testimony never made public.