Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 181, Decatur, Adams County, 3 August 1922 — Page 1

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attendance at fair broke record

CLOSE COMPETITION in LIVE STOCKJIEPARTMENT JUDGING of uve stock proceeds SLOWLY ON ACCOUNT OF COMPETI-TION—-LOG AL EXHIBITORS WIN MANY CATTLE AWARDS.

B Judins in ''wry department 1,1 ,he B J,e stuck exhibition at the Northern B Indiana Em carted yesterday morn B M The awarding of ribbons and B prizes has been rat Iler slow because B o t the close competition in each defl partnient. ' The Horse exhibit was the first to remplete their judging. Much more interest was shown in this department this year than ever gefore, according to Guy Johnson, Superintendent ot that department. A majority of the pony prizes went to J. H. Whitten of Van Wert, Ohio, who had a large dis play of them on exhibit here. The SSO prize which the Fair asso elation and the National Horse association will give for the best draft torses will be given today. W. L Gander of this city won first prize in the Stallion exhibit and J. C. Moor m received secofid. In the pure ted mare class, Henry Diener re teed first. Theodore Beaty was tlC.tr •' econd and Boocher and Bow ta got third ribbon. The cattle judges announced this faming that they had completed the judging of all of the beef cattle. Keen competition was shown in this depart i ment. The Fonner Stock Farm which had the largest number of short horn entries was awarded the following ribbons: Aged Hull—2nd. 2 year old heifer —Ist. Junior yearling—lst. Senior bull calf—lst. Age cow—2nd. 2 year old cow—2nd and 3rd. The progress Angus Herd. Geneva, Indiana won the followng awards: Aged bull—lst. 2 year old hull—lst. Yearling—lst. Aged cow—lst. Aged cow—3rd. Yearling heifer—lst, 2nd and 3rd. The Hoosierdale Farm of Denver, Indiana, was awarded the following: 2 year old short horn bull—lst. Senior champion shorthorn and first prize. Aged cow—3rd. 2 year old heifer—2nd. First junior champion yearling. Heifer calf—2nd. Yearling bull—2nd. The Renner Stock Farm (Herefords) received Hie following awardds: Aged bull—lst. Senior grand champion. Age cow—lst. 2 year old—lst. (Continued on page two)

Inventor of Telephone Dead At Age of 75 Years

Alexander Graham Bell One of Country’s Greatest Scientists Expires Battdeck. Nova Scotlai Aug 3 _ pecia! to Daily Democrat) —Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the ee P one and one of the country's ™ ost distinguished scientists, died nare yesterday at the age of 75. axander Graham Bell was born n Edinburgh, Scotland, March 5, ■ He was graduated from several European universities and came to " a .‘ a ln 1870 leav *ng there and n K in Boston one year later. e concentrated on his work on h ’ telephone while a professor at n»u°» n Un,vers,t y and received a nt for the telephone in 1876. also Invented a phonograph in

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SELECT ROOM IN WHICH TO ISSUE AUTO LICENSES Headquarters to Be Located Over the Schafer Hardware Company OFFICE OPEN SOO N Hoosier Automobile Association to Select Manager • for Office The auto accessory room of the Schafer Hardware company, first door north of the Daily Democrat office has been selected by the Secretary of State and the Hoosier Automobile association as headquarters for the is suing of the 1923 automobile licenses and number plates. The Schafer room was selected up on the recommendation of Harry Fritzinger, republican county chairman. through the announcement was made that the secretary of state’s of flee would open headquarters in Decatur for the convenience of the auto owners In Adams county. Mr. Fritinger stated this morning that in all probability the license of fice would be opened this month but that he did not know who would be in charge, the selection of a managei or clerk coming under the jurisdic Hon of the Hoosier Auto Association, subject to the approval of Ed Jack son, secretary of state. The Schafur Hardware company will donate the space for the office of (Continued on page two) MRS. J. H. HELLER WON GIFT AT THE PSI IOTA XI STANT A feature at the Psi lota Xi fair stand this week Is a daily gift distri button at 5:30 each evening and about that hour a great crowd is gathered at their popular stand. Yesterday the gifts went to tl|e following: handsome mantel clock to Mrs. J. IT. Heller, aluminum dish pan to Mrs. E. A. Vernon, aluminum kettle to Mrs. Dan Tyndall, folding stop ladder to Mr. Smith. The gifts today include an electric iron, aluminum roaster, wash boiler and other useful articles.

conjunction with C. A. Bell and Sumner Tainter. The invention of the photophone, induction balance and telephone probe for the detection of bullets in the human body are also accredited to-the scientist. Bell was well known for his efforts to aid the deaf. He was founder of the American Association for the teaching of speech to the deaf and contributed a quarter of a million dollars to the cause. The scientist was the recipient of many honors from universities all over the world. The governments of France, England and Belgium decorated him in recognition of his achievements. In 1814 he was honored with the Edison scientific medal. Bell was a frequent contributor to scientific publications.

I Birdseye View of the Fair Grounds I * Bellmont Park, the beauty spot of Hoosierdom, where the big Northern Indiana Fair is now in progress and where thousands are winding their way today to see the biggest fair, fastest races and best shows ever given in this part of the country.

JAY YOST WON HONORS IN PIG CLUB CONTEST Fourteen Year Ok! Washington Township L a d Captured First Prize WON OTHER HONORS Took Third in Open Class Exhibit; Gave Acount of His Record Jay Yost, age 14 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yost of Washington township, carried away the honors in the Adams County Duroc Pig Club winning first prize in the awards made at the Northern Indiana Fair yesterday. Entered in the contest with the winner were eleven other pigs, owned and fed by Adams county boys and girls, all between the ages of 10 and IS years The pigs were judged by L. D. Stewart, who judged all swine at the fair Inda Bari.ley, of Uu’ !■ \ was the owner of the second prize pig. The other awards made in the pig club were as follows: Lucille Kelley, St. Marys township, third; Wilbur Johnson. Union township, fourth; Beulah Barkley, Union township. fifth: Isabel Andrews. Washington township, sixth; and Rowena Mil ler, Washington township, seventh. In addition to winning first prize in the pig club, the pig owned by the Yost, boy won third prize in the open class of exhibits at the fair. The pig was farrowed on March 2. 1922 and weighed 17S pounds yesterday, August 2. Fancy Lady is the name of the prize pig, and the animal is well named because she is a fine type of hog. Jay started his record on June 1. when the pig was ninety days old. The value of the pig at that time was placed at sl2. The lad figured that he spent thirty minutes each day or a total of thirty hours in the care of the pig. The pig weighed G 4 pounds on June 1, making an average gain of 1.9 pounds per day. The feed record kept by Jay shows that he spent $6.30 for the various kinds of food, as follows: corn $.65; oats $.95; middlings. $1.65; red dog, $.75; milk, $.30. During the two months of feeding the pig was on clover pasture and the value of clover eaten was $2.00. The total cost ol feed per pound of gain was 6.3 cents. The story written by Jay, describing the management of his pig. rations used, difficulties encountered and other items, is as follows: “I fed my pig every morning, noon, and evening. I bought my own feed and kept track of all that I bought. I fed as near at the regular time as I possibly could. The first dav-I had my pig I washed it and put some stock dip on it. 1 didn’t wash it then for about twoo weeks, but flushed it quite often in that time. For the last two weeks took a sprinkling can and sprinkled and brushed It three times daily. That made its hair lay down nice and smooth. I fed my pig (Continued on page two)

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, August 3, 1922

ACKER CEMENT WORKS HAS INTERESTING DISPLAY AT THE FAIR THIS YEAR Among the business displays at the fair this week is one which attracts much attention is that of the Acker Cement Works where are exhibited bird baths, yard seats, flower boxes and flower urns, ornamental lights ami other attractive designs. The Ackers are high class in their workmanship and have built a splendid business In their line, due to the fact that they have worked hard and love the business. The bird baths are par ticularly popular and the other pieces made of granite concrete are worth your attention. Many orders are be ing taken and the company has cnst omers at Fort Wayne, Van Wert, Bluffton and other cities of this ter ritory. Drop in at the Acker tent and take a look at the beautiful designs exhibited. ATTRACTIONS ST FAIR ME MINI Attractions at Local Fair Among - Best in Middle Western States Probably no fair in Indiana or in the middle w st for the size town of Decatur offers the patrons as many attractions as the Northern Indiana Fair now in progress at Bellmont park—this week—for the reason that not many fairs have a Zeldman and Pollie Trained Wild Animal show in connection with the numerous ex ibits and free attractions found on the grounds. The Zeidman and Pol lie allows and riding devices are lo rated just north of the midway bad. of the first row of stands and the pa trons of the fair are missing some real fun and entertainment if they (Continued on page three) BOY STRUCK BY FATHER'S AUTO Amos Moser of Berne Ran Over Own Boy Causing Minor Injuries Lofton, four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Moser, of Berne, was run over by an automobile, driven by his father yesterday afternoon. The accident happened on Main street in front of the Berne Dry Goods. Mr. Moser was driving west with his Ford auto when his son whoo was standing on the curbing started to run across the street. The father noticed that his chid was headed in his direction and turned his car to the side. The youngster however, ran in the path of the car. * The wheels of the auto drove over Lofton and the boy’s injuries were at first considered more serious than they turned out to be. The boy lost three teeth in his accident and received several bruises. No serious Jnjuries were suffered.

OEC ATUR HORSE CAPTURED THE FEATURE RACE Miss Alice Paul. Owned by W. P. Robinson Won 2:19 Pace Yesterday VERY EXCITING RACES Several Thousand Fa n s Saw Yesterday’s Sneed Program at the Fair Miss Alice Paul, a gray mare by Ross K, owned by W. P. Robison of this city and driven by Tom Covault who has trained the colt for the year, won the first two beats and the race in the 2:19 pace yesterday afternooi and proved herself a real racing horse. The best time as posted at the stand was 2:14 14 and it is safe to say the liitle racing mare can cover a mile track in much less. The even, was the biggest feature of an aftn noon of real racing, enjoyed by sev eral thousand fans. Virgil Todd toolthe 2:30 pace in three straights while Wm. Donlon won the two last heats of the 16 trot. The Race Summary 2:30 Pace, Purse $250 Dottie Hamilton. (Newman) 3 2 2 Virgil Todd (Kelly) 11 1 Electric Tim (Teachout) 5 6 6 Bubbles (Clement) Distanced Little Dan (McGeath) 4 3 4 Baby O (Acken) Distanceo King Direct (McCord) 6 5 5 Manor Direct. (Trobridge)... .2 4 2 Belle Macke Distanced Midget Ongale Distanced The Time—2:l7l4; 2:17%; 2:16%. 2:16 Trot, Purse $350 Wm. Donlin (Briggs) ..2 11 Lady X (Lewis) 4 4 ( Betsey Trogantle (Putman)..6 3 f Mary J. (McGeath) 77 ' Frank 11. Forbes (Lino) 3 5 z Elsie L. (Hernley) 5 6 Miss Dewey Watts (Dagler)..l 2 i The Time—2:l6’4; 2:16%; 2:16’4 2:19 Pace, Purse $350 General May, Jr. (Briggs).... 6 3 1 Doc Heart (Bates) 3 5 1 Miss Alice Paul (Covault)... .11 > Black Beauty (McFarland). .2 4 di Danny (McKinney) 4 6 i Thelma Patehen (Sipe) 5 7 4 Phil O'Neil 7 2 6 Paris Jim Distanced The Timo—2:l7’4: 2:14%; 2:16%. Peck Direct Sold At the conclusion of the races Col. Madden acting as auctioneer sold Peck Direct one of the best known racing horses in this part of the country, with a mark of 2:09, twelve years old and owned by Aijchie Gordon of Bluffton, the purchaser being Joseph Campbell of Columbus, Ohio. Evanston —The ‘ Hoss thief" has returned. The loot was one 20 year old. blind horse, the properly of the Evanston Community Recreation association. * i PWfW Chicago—Bookmakers at the dot races here found slim picking when police guards herded them into the grandstand and kept close watch while races were in progress.

MANY THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTEND FAIR YESTERDAY THRILLINS HORSE RACES AND MANY ATTRACTIONS MEET WITH APPROVAL OF LARGE CROWD—BI 6 PROGRAM TODAY AND FRIDAY.

COMMISSIONERS TO MEET WITH OHIO OFFICERS Joint Session to Take Action on State Line Road Improvements REGULAR MEET AUG. 7 Commissioners -Will Likely Decide Upon Budget for Coming Y ear The Adams county commissioners and the commissioners from Van Wort county, Ohio, will meet in joint session here at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, to take action on the Meyers state road between the two counties. The Adams county commissioners received bids on the road about two months ago but since the Ohio commissioners were not ready to receive bids yet. the bids received here were cancelled. The Ohio commissioners are ready to receive bids now. it is said. It is likely that the cpmmissSoTiers from the t,wo counties will decide to advertise for bids on the road sometime in September. The road petitioned for is five-eighth; of a mile long and will be improved with crushed stone. While the commissioners from Ohio arc here tomorrow, it is very likely that some proceedings will be taken in matter of the Teeple Brown road, which is located on the state line between the two counties also. A petition to have this road improved with crushed stone was filed with the two boards of county commissioners in April. Since that time the viewers have tiled their report. No further action has been taken. This road is two and one-half miles long. The regular monthly meeting of the Adams county commissioners will be held on Monday ami Tuesday of next week. At that meeting the commissioners will make arrangements for Hie first registration day to be held in September and will likely de cide upon a budget for the coming year. Very few changes in the budget are expected. .... • Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Meyer of Van Wert attended the fair yesterday and (sited with friends.

Thousands Attend The Night Fair Last Night

Display of Fireworks Is Unequalled Anywhere in Indiana Thousands attended the night fair at Bellmont Park last evening and j were then delighted with the entire I program. The free acts and the! wonderful display of fire works, un equalled any where in Indiana brought much applause and the crowd remain ed on the grounds until a late hour.' Col. Fred Perdue is the announcer and is clever at ills work. Each special act is a real feature with the high dive a thriller that is worth while. The big midway is equal to that of a state fair, with a whip, merry goround, Ferris wheel, kids swing, Venetian swings, airplane swing, bug house, house of mirth, and many

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The attendance at the Northern Indiana Fair yesterday was much larger than the attendance on Wednesday last year, although the exact figures on yesterday's attendance were not available. The crowds this year are difficult to estimate since I the midway is nearly three times as I large as it was last year. The grandstands and many of the bleachers were filled during the race program in the afternoon. With a clear sky to--1 day, one of the largest crowds In the history of the fair was expected to attend. The fair management has arranged ' for a largo number of big free attractions for tomorrow’, the last day ot the fair, in addition to the big race program. With fair weather there will likely be as largo a crowd on Friday as there was today. The many free attractions given in i front of the grandstand during the i intermissions between races each aft ternoon, are drawing a world of fav- ,• orable comment. The fair manage- - ment should be congratulated on ob- ■ taining such a large number of high - class acts. One of the best contor--1 tionists who ever performed in De- ■ catur performs daily in front of the f grand stand. The trained pigs, I which act is known to many since they performed here two years ago, j [are also on the program. Other acts ■[which are exceptionally good are the high dive, a balancing act, dog and monkey act, and several acts staged by the Peerless entertainers. The program of free attractions is changI ed daily in order that those who attend every day may see something > new and different. The race program yesterday was i as good as seen at any county fair in , the country. There were large fields -of starters and the many close finishes and brushes on the home stretch II made every heat a thriller. The > | large crowd was greatly pleased yesi terday when Miss Alice Paul, a Decatur horse, came home a winner in • the 2:19 pace. Three pood races i with a large number of horses in each was on the program for today, and ’ three equally as good for Friday. WILL OF FREDERICK BUSICK HAS BEEN PROBATED IN COURT The last will and testament of Frederick Busick, wiio died at his home in Root township, on July IS, has been probated in the circuit court. The entire estate left by Mr. Busick was left to his two sons, Theodore and i Edward. Edward was appointed executor of the eslate. He gave bond in 11 the sum of $4,000.

others. There is a big animal show, a wild west, a museum of merit and a dozen other shows. Lighted in tho evening the midway is a path of de- ! light for thousands and deserving of , patronage, being clean and unusually j high grade. The shows will remain over for Saturday night. The night I fair is a part of the big success of Indiana’s greatest county fair and hundreds are here from a distance to I witness it. — —— . Chief Long Wolf and wife, guests of Pocahontas lodge Friday night. Every Pocohontas come and bring your family. Call Mrs. Reuben Lord or Mrs. S. E. Black to find out what to bring in way of refreshments. Mrs. D. J. Harkless and daughter, Naomi, returned yesterday from Van Wert.