Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 223, Decatur, Adams County, 22 September 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 223

$l2O IS RAISED IN 35 MINUTES FOR H. S. TEAMS Self-appointed Committee of Two Business Men Raise Fund Today RAISED IN 35 MINUTES Money To Be Used In Pur- ' chasing Equipment I'or Athletic Teams That the Decatur business men are backing an-' Hl » h Scho ° l athletics and are desirous of seeing a well equipped and winning team on |IIP fi e| t i against opposing teams, was evidenced this morning when a selfappointed committee of two men. raisrhe sum of $l2O cash, for the purpose of purchasing-equipment for the athletic teams. The amazing part of It all. is the fact that the $l2O was raised in exactly thirty five minutes. While two men were eating in a Msuurant this morning the subject of high school football was being discussed. One of the men stated that the local high school team was badly in n e f d of more equipment and that the high school athletic association did not have the necessary money to purchase the same. One of the men he would donate five dollars to a fund for that purpose and the other immediately volunteered to do the same. They started out of the restaurant and at the door met another businessman who boosted the total w |1» Within thirty-five minutes the fund had grown to $l2O. A purchasing committee, consisting of France Corner and Harold Kirsch, was appointed and the money turned over to it. The money is to be used in purchasing equipment needer for the football team and the basketball team and if any remains afar that is done, it is to be used for tie benefit of other high school athletics . This voluntary action toward the support of the high school teams, on the part of the local business men, will no doubt encourage the members of the team to strive harder in their efforts to produce a winning team to represent the Purple and Gold. Most of the men who donated to the fund this morning are alumni or former students of Decatur high school, and they have the interest of the school deeply at heart. The two men who did the soliciting this morning did not have sufficient time to call upon all of the business men and, no doubt there are others who are desirous of contributing to the fund. If so their attributions will be glady received by the purchasing committee. Pros pacts tor a winning high school football team, one which will boost Decatur, are growing much brighter. * Four Senators To Stump Indiana For Beveridge Indianapolis, Sept- 22—Four United States senators will stump the state for Albert J. Beveridge, republican candidate for United States senator, Clarence R. Martin, chairman of the republican speakers’ bureau announced late yesterday. The speakers will be Senator George Moss, New Hampshire; Senator Borah, Idaho; Senator Jones, Washington and Senator Shortridge, of California. s , — Postpone Hearing On Motion For New Trial Wilmington, Ohio, Sept. 22.—Judge '' M. Clevenger has allowed an extension of time in the hearing of a motion for a new trial in the case of Roy “Mack” McKinney, who was found guilty by a jury recently of the first degree murder of Night Officer Emery McCreight. At the request of McKinney's attorneys the date of the hearing was Postponed from Wednesday to Satthorltleg the attorneys for tha deimse claim they have new evidence ’hat has a direct bearing on the case. Monroe Methodists will have A RALLY DAY SUNDAY Everybody is invited to Sunday’s * ally Day at our Sunday School on ■ l! bday, September 24th. The pastor '’lh give convention echoes from the ■ r ‘te Sunday School convention and p lll talk on the survey of Religious f-ilucation in Indiana. Come nnd hr 'ng a friend 8 1. ZECHIEL, Pastor,

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Five Escape Injury In Automobile Accident Five Decatur youg people narrowly escaped serious injury last night when the sedan automobile In which i they were riding turned over on the I road near the fertilizer factory north of the city. Those in the car were Messers. David Baker, Cy Keller and Ixiuis Meyer, and the Misses Maria Reese and Hilda Haugk. Baker received a bad cut in one wrist, and was made very weak from a loss of blood. None of the other occupants of the | car were injured. Keller was driving and didn't see a curve in the road tin til he was almost upon it. He applied the breaks to the car, causing it to skid in fresh crushed stone on the road. The car turned over into the ditch at the side of the road, making 1 three-quarters of a complete revolution. After replacing a broken left ’ rear wheel, the car was driven out of the ditch and into this city. 1 > PECK DIRECT IS STEPPING SOME Race Horse Sold Here For $l6O Won Grand Circuit Race Y’esterday Some people are born rich; others acquire riches; and others have rich as thrust upon them. It looks like Earl Clark, of Columbus. Ohio, acquired riches when he purchased Peck Direct, a race horse, for sl6< at the Northern Indiana Fair, last August. After Mr. Clark purchased Peck Direct here the horse began win ning races galore at the various conn ty fairs. But now. Peck Direct has stepped out into faster company and made good. Yesterday he won first in the 2:14 pace in the Grand Circuit races at Columbus, Ohio. His time for the first two heats were 2:05% and 2:08’4. The race carried with it. a purse of SI,OOO. Peck Direct now has one of the best drivers in the Grand Circuit, Mr. Vai entine. This undoubtedly accounts tor much of the success made by th< horse recently. Previous to being void at the local fair. Peck Direct wai owned by a man in Bluffton, and was raced in this part of the state very frequently. A dispatch from Coltim bus has the following to say about Peck Direct: Peck Direct, recently purchased at auction for $l6O, by Earl Clark, of this •ity, more than made for his new own er the purchase money, tor he won th» 2:14 pace from a field composed large ly of horses which have been racing on half-mile tracks. Summaries: 2:14 Pace, three heats, purse SI,OOO Peck Direct (Valentine) Peck Direct, b. g., by Typical Direct (Valentine) 11 - Lady Todd. b. m. (Erskine) 2 4 1 A'alter M. b. g. (Keith)) ..323 Radio, blk. g. (Hart) 5 3 5 Miss Eagle, b. m. (Stokes). 4 5 7 Dr. Todd, Robert M. Valley Day alsc started. Time—2:os%; 2:06%; 2:08%. —s U. S. S. Maryland Trying To Break Speed Record On Board U. S. S. Maryland, Sept. 22—Tearing through mountainous teas that at times broke over the vessel from forecastle to quarterdeck, the U. S. S. Maryland, bearing Secretary of State Hughes today kept up its ■ecord breaking run from Rio de Janeiro to New York. For the day ending at noon Thursday the Maryland covered 440 miles. It was than 3000 miles from Rio and had maintained an average speed of 18.48 knots per hour. The Maryland passed Bermuda at 10 p. in. Thursday in heavy weather. Everybody aboard from Secretary Hughes down in pulling for the Mary- . land to beat the record for the RioNew York run now held by the liner American Legion which did the dis- , tance In ten days and 22 ho.irt. The gale that hit the Maryland oft Bermuda attained a wind vein-ity of ( 8 to 90 miles an hour, being one of the severest fall hurricans in recent years. — • ' AWAITING COURT’S DECISION i Chicago, Sept. 22—Both the gov- > ernment and the railroad shopmen r were waiting today for the court’s dej ciaion on tha Daugherty injunction 1 Judge James H Wilkerson had the J case under advisement and will an--1 nounce his findings before 11 o’clock Saturday morning when the restraining order expires.

CHILD WELFARE DISCUSSED BY THEJROTARIANS Interesting Session Devoted To Discussion Os Boys* And Girls’ Work WILL PLAY BASEBALL Local Club To Play Bluffton Rotarians On First Day of Street Fair The Rotarians, although greatly disappointed because Messrs. McKee and Farmer of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen did not arrive in the city to attend the meeting last eve ning, held a very interesting session, the evening being devoted to a discussion of boys’ and girls' work in Decatur. Martin Worthman. superintendent of the city schools, told ot the conditions under which certain families were rearing their children and how the Rotarians might lend a helping hand. Committees were appointed to look after a number of unfortunate families and a report will be made at the next meeting. Prof. Linton, the new liigh school principal. W. Guy Brown, principal 3f the Central school, and Mr. Rawley, auditor for the Holland St. Louis Sugar company, were invited guests at the meeting last evening and each man made a few remarks when called upon. To Play Baseball Hugh Hite reported that Jack Belger. off Bluffton, called yesterday and asked if the Decatur Rotarians would play baseball in that city on next Tuesday, the opening day of the Bluffton free street fair, the ball game being one of attractions for the openng day of the big fair. The team vollunteered to go to Bluffton and will put on a real exhibition game for the benefit of the -wxeex lair visitors. A number of local Rotarians are plan’inz on attending the game. DIVORCE GIVEN TO 0. L BRISTOL Custody of Adopted Child Given to the Defendant; Other Court Action A divorce was granted in the Adams circuit court this forning to Oscar L. Bristol from Sarah E. Bristol. The custody of an adopted child was granted to the defendant, and permission was granted to the plaintiff to have the child spent part of its vacations with him. The plaintiff was ordered o pay the sum of SIOO annually, in piarterly installments of $25, for the tupport of the child until it reaches ■he age of 18 years. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Merryman and Sutton. Further proceedings were held yesterday in the case of the state against 'van Smith, charged with contempt of court, for failing to make certain payments on an allowance to his divorced wife, ordered by the court. Smith appeared in court last week and agreed to pay the allowances. It was shown yesterday that all had been paid with the exception of $lO, and he promised to pay that amount sometime next week. A further hearing of the case will be held on October 5. The case of Knavel vs. Knavel has' been set for further hearing tomorrow, RAYMOND GASS IN NEW YORK VISITING MARKETS Raymond O. Gass, junior member of the firm of E. F. Gass & Son of this city is in New York City where he is visiting the markets with hopes of obtaining new creations for their ladies ready-to-wear store for the coming reasons. Word received from him this morning stated that he expects to return home within a short time. WalterCrum Pledged To Fraternity At Purdue Walter Crum, a local young man, was pledged into the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity at Purdue University at , the opening of the school this fall. Mr. Crum was also appointed to ; serve on the advertising staff of the . "Purdue Exponent”, the university daily newspaper.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, September 22, 1922

♦ ♦ + + ♦<•♦♦ + ♦ + ♦♦♦♦ ♦ AMERICAN HISTORY ♦' ♦ DAY BY DAY * ♦ By T. P. Green • ♦ ♦ + + Friday, September 22. + * * ♦ Nine persons, seven women ♦ + and two men, put to death under + + charges of witchcraft, at Salem, + + Mass., on September 22, 1692. + I♦ - ♦ $ Americans started settlement 4 + at Portland, Ore., on September + 4* 22, 1834. + + — ' + Monitory Emancipation Procin- + + mation to free slaves of all + ' 4- states in rebellion on Jan. 1. <• + 1863, issued by President Lin- + + coin, on September 22, 1862. + 4- - 4 I + Bier of Cardinal Farley in + + St. Patrick's Cathedral, New + + York, visited by 100,000 per- + + sons, on September 22, 1918. + + 4'4'4-4'4'+4-4-+ + 4' + 4«4< WAS HONORED BY CHURCH OFFICE C. E. Bell of Decatur Was Chosen Moderator Os Salmonia Baptist Mr. C. E. Bell, of this city was elect ed moderator of the Salmonia Baptist association, at the closing session oi the organization's three-day conven tion, held in Muncie, at the Walnut street Baptist church this week Other officers elected at the convention were Claude Cole, of Bluffton, vicemoderator. and the Rev. W. E. Wag fener. of Newcastle, clerk and treasurer. Montpelier was chosen at the convention city for 1923 and arrange meats were made to open the con clave on the third Tuesday of Sep tember and to continue it for three days. The Rev. Mr. Holbrook, of Warren, was appointed to deliver the annual sermon for next year. Dr. O. R. McKay of Indianapolis, de livered an address yesterday morning his subject being "Sunday School Ob jectives.” The Rev. J. W. Kinnett, ol Newcastle also spoke on "The Pas tor’s Helpers, Finding and Using." In the afternoon all committee reports were given and the final business ot the organization transacted. The closing address was delivered by Dr. C. M. Dinsmore wso spoke on "Those Baptists." There were 150 delegates. 1 ' ®'■ ' I— l —»■. ■' — “The Minister’s Wife’s New Bonnet” Tonight The play entitled, “The Minister’s Wife’s New Bonnett,” will be given at the Baptist church at 7:30 o'clock tonight, by the Philo class of the Baptist Sunday School. No admission will be charged and the public is cor dially invited to attend. A silver o. .ering will be taken up during the eve ning. e b++++++4- + + + + + + 4 ♦ WEATHER 4- ♦ 4>4'4 > 4>4 , 4 , 4 > 4'4*4 , + 4 , * + INDIANA —Fair tonight and Saturday; somewhat warmer in west and north portions tonight and in north portion Saturday. ELKS AREGOINC TO TOLEDO, OHIO Making Trip In Interest Os Elks’ Fair Here From October 16th to 21st A delegation of Decatur Elks will go to Toledo, Ohio, tomorrow morning to attend the Toledo Clam Fry. given by the Elks lodge of that city. The local Elks are going in the interest ol the big Elks' fair to be given here from October 16 to 21, for the purpose of raising money to aid in the erection , of the new Elks’ home. An effort will be made to sell a number ot chances on the automobiles and other prizes to be given away during the ‘ fair. Several local Elks and members of , the ladies organization which is aid i ing in the soliciting work, attended the annual fall festival or free street . fair at Hartford City yesterday. A > number of attractions were booked • to show at the Elks’ fair here next r month. Several tickets for the drawing contest were sold there also.

TIRE DESTROYS GROCERY STORE AT CURRYVILLE Fire of Probable Incendiary Origin Destroys Second Store in Four Months WAS PARTLY INSURED Fire Was Discovered Shortly After 11 p. m. by Mr. Curry, the Owner Fire of probable incendiary origin destroyed the grocery store nt Curryville between 11 and 11:30 o’clock last night. The building and contents were owned by John Curry. Mr. Curry, who lives in a house which is located on a lot adjoining the store, was awakened shortly after 11 o’clock by the bright light of the flames shining into his room through a door. On going to the door he saw the building in a mass of flames. The fire had gained such great headway that it was useless to attempt to extinguish it. Mr. Curry and neighbors prevented the residence from catching on fire. The store was located in a dwelling house, and was opened up following the destruction, by fire' of the store owned by Dorphes Drumm, on the night of May 8. It was Mr. Curry's intention to erect a store building later. The grocery was located on the lower floor and Mr. Curry conducted a shoe repair shop unstairs. All con tents of the building were destroyed. A small amount of insurance was carried on the building by Mr. Curry. The origin of the fire is a mystery as there had been no fire in the store yesterday or yesterday evening. The store was located at a distance from the railroad tracks which makes it improbable that a spark from a passing locomotive caused the fire. MRS.ARCHBOLD EXPIRER TODAY Wife of William Archbold Died at Home on North Tenth Street Mrs. Izora Jane Archbold, age 51 years, died at her home at 318 North Tenth street, at 11 o'clock this morning, following an illness with Bright's Disease and a complication, dating trom last July. She was the wife ot William Archbold, who survives. Mrs. Archbold was born in Root township, Adams county, February 14, 1871. She was married to William Archbold on September 25, 1890, and since that date has resided in Decacur. She has been a member of the .Methodist church here since she came to this city. Five children survive. They are Lawrence E. Archbold, of Decatur: Marion J. Archbold of Garrett; and Earl, Esther, and Catherine, at home Mrs. Louisa Mann, of Root township, is the mother of Mrs. Archbold. Tre following brothers and sisters alsc survive: Harlow and John Mann of Root township; Robert Mann, of Pleasant Mills; Frank Mann, of Ro■hester; Mrs. Shelby Vance, of near Willshire, Ohio; Mrs. Nettie Single ton, of Root township; Mrs. Ethel Brandstaff, of Preble; and Mrs. Vera Sprague, of this city. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, pastor, officiating. Burial will be held in the Decatur cemetery. OH. MILLER WILL BE HOME OCT. sth OR 6th Dr. J. M. Miller who is taking a special course in surgery at one of the large hospitals in Detroit writes that lie will return to Decatur and epen his office about October sth or 6th. Dr. Miller will make an announcement in ths paper when he returns. He has been gone about a month. ___e ONE WAY OF DOING IT Washington, Sept. 22—Representative Brennen, republican of Michigan, today Introduced a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment permitting manufacture and sale of five per cent beer to pay a soldier bonus.

Appointment of Fritzinger Is Confirmed By Senate Washington, Sept. 22. —The senate today confirmed tile following appointments; To be postmaster at Decatur, Ind., Harry Fritzinger. To be postmaster at Richmond, Ind., Ray 11. Weisbrod. ■ a-— — Receives Judgment In Ohio Circuit Court Attornep A. ('. Butcher, counsel for the plaintiff 111 the case ot William Fuelling against John 11. Koenig, received word yesterday that his client had received judgment in the sum of $4,557 and costs, in an action brought to collect on a judgment granted some time ago in a suit on notes. The case was tried originally in the Adams circuit court and the last action was tried in the circuit court of Auglaize county, Ohio, at Waupakoneta. LOCAL MEN ARE ON HONOR ROLL S. E. Brown and A. L. Stults Win Honors Selling Yeoman Insurance Indiana advanced from thirteenth position to third place in the standing of the states of the Union in the amount of insurance in the Brotherhood of American Yeomen sold during the first half of September. lowa, the mother state of the order, led the other states in the amount of insurance written, with a total of $135,500. Missouri was second with $74,500, and Indiana third with $70,000. The total amount written during the first fifteen days of September was $988,500. 9. E. Brown and A. L. Stults, of Decatur, were responsible for $54,500 of the total amount sold in Indiana, these two men were placed third and fourth, respectively, in the honor roll for the first half of September. Mr. Brown wrote $28,500 worth of insurance and Mr. Stults wrote $26,000 worth. Mr. Brown has been notified that Mr. A. L. Erwin, the new state manager for Indiana, who formerly lived in Des Moines, lowa, will be here for a meeting on next Monday. Bride-Elect Entertained By So-Cha-Rea Girls Last evening at the home of Miss Xgnes Weber, North Fourth street, the So-Cha-Rea girls entertained for one of their members, bride-elect of next week, Miss Edith Miller. The house was beautifully decorated with marigolds, snap dragons and astors. Small tables throughout the house were decorated in canary and violet with center piece of crystal candlestick holder and candles. Seated at the bride's table were the mother oi the bride, Mrs. J. Miller, and her two sisters. Miss Esther and Cecil Miller A delicious three course dinner Was served by members of the club, the Misses Marie and Jean Murtaugh and Helen Gass arrayed in cap and apron of violet and canary. The last course was served by light of the candles which added much to the beauty of the party. Following the dinner Little Patsy Fullenkamp and Richard Coffee were ..... . s„f o ti le room carrying an oblong pillow of canary and satin and violet upon which rested a crown composed of snapdragons and astors which was placed on the guest of honor, after which site was escorted to the dining room where a throne was awaiting her. The throne was made of a large circle extending froir the ceiling over the chandelier from which streamers of canary and violet hung to the floor. Underneath this was a high back chair which was also decorated in the same color scheme upon which the guest sat. The gifts were then handed to Miss Miller alternately by Miss Patsy and Master Richard. The gifts were many ano beautiful. The guests then returned to their places and 509 was played at which prizes were won by Mrs. Chas. Starcost, Miss Aynes Costello and consolation by Mrs. R. O. Gass which in turn were presented to the guest of honor. Miss Miller's marriage to Mr. Clem Kortenber will take place at St. , Mary’s Catholic Church on September ■ 25th at 8:30 a. tn.. Out of town guests were Mrs. Omer Parents, Ft. i Wayne, Indiana and Mrs. C. E, Pence, . Attica, Indiana.

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WHEELS OF LAW MAKING MACHINE STOPPED TODAY Second Session Os 67th Congress Adjourned Late This Afternoon RELIEF BILL PASSED Deficiency Bill Including Relief For Americans in Smyrna is Passed (l Bllrd I'ree* Service.) Washington, Sept. 22.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Sine die adjournment of congress today was assumed when the senate, shortly after convening adopted the house resolution for a final adjournment at 2 p. m. Shortly before taking this action, the senate adopted the conference report on the deficiency bill which included $200,000 tor relief of American victims of the Smyrna fire. The house also adopted the report. Arrangements were made to have President Harding sign the bill immediately so as not to delay the adjournment. Washington, Sept. 22.—The gilvel falls this afternoon on the second session of the 67th congress. Unless there is a last minute hitch, sine die adjournment will come shortly after 2 o’clock. Many senators and congressmen already have left for their homes. Those who remained as a clean up squad will go tonight and by tomorrow the wheels of the nation's law making mill will be a dead stop after running continuously for nearly 18 months. The present congress has been at work almost continuously since the Harding administration took hold March 4, 1921. Disposition of the government owned power and nitrate projects at Muscle Shoals, Ala., the anti-lynch bill and the bill providing $5,000,000 loan to Liberia and the principal pending matters of importance upon which tile congresq had not finally acted today. The latter two were in the senate today but with only meagre chances ot passing. It has been a "farmers' congress” due largely to the activity of the powerful farm bloc. Analysis shows tills congress has far outstripped any of its predecessors in the amount of legislation relating to farmers. The fuel anti-profiteering hill and the Borah bill providing for a complete investigation of the coal industry were signed by President Harding today. The Cummins-Winslow anti-prdfit-eering measure gives the I. C. C. sweeping powers to halt high prices by governing the allotment of coal cars. — • — Conference Drafts Terms For Near East Peace Paris, Sept. 22. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Lord Curzon, British foreign minister admitted here today that the allies conference is drafting her terms on the invitation to the Near East peace parley which will be sent to Kemal leader ot tile Turkish Nationalists. The invitation it was announced contained broad outlines of the terms ot which the allies have agreed as the basis of peace. Curzon made his anouneement following a conference with Premier Poincare of France. The session between Curzon and Poincare will he resumed tomorrow. London, Sept. 22.—The second battalion of the Grenadier guards and the third battalion of the Coldstream guards were ordered to the near east today. The Duke of Connhught reviewed the Grenadiers who are to sail over seas tonight and wished them God speed and an early return. "I am sure the Grenadiers will maintain their great regimental traditions" 1 the duke declared. The dispatch ot the two detach- ■ ments impressed the Britielier with > the reality of the danger of war with f Turkey because in normal times the guards act as body guards for the 3 king and are never sent over-seas except in the event of a reel war. r Smyrna, Sept. 22.—-Greeks are masn sacring Moslems in Thrace in retaiiat- tion for the alleged atrocities in Srnyr3, na, Turkish officials reported here today.