Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 266, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1922 — Page 1

■Volume XX. Number 266

DECATUR DOWNS [OLD RIVAL BY SCORE OF 32 TOO Kling Os Former Defeats Wiped Out At Bluffton Yesterday Afternoon SENSATIONAL PLAYS Meyers And Jack Teeple Furnish Usual Number Os Thrilling Stunts CECATUR. 32; BLUFFTON, 0 Seven straight. ! The sting of all defeats Decatur high school athletic teams have ever I suffered at the hands of Bluffton was erased yesterday afternoon when the J). 11. S. football team, accompanied by a few hundred rooters, journeyed tn the Wells county seat and trampled nn their ancient rivals for a 32-0 victory. Several hundred people, about halt ot whom were from Decatur, witnessed the contest. Yesterday’s victory marked tin seventh consecutive win for the Yel low Jackets who have scored a total Cf 241 points to their opponent’s 14. Bluffton rooters had high hopes of holding Decatur to a low score if not winning a victory over the locals yes terday, but after the tirst few minutes of play their faces grew long and they had little, more to say except to praisi the Decatur team. Every member in the Yellow Jack ets lineup at the start of the game and every one who entered the game later, played championship football. Jack Teeple and Bobby Meyers fur nished the usual number of sensational plays which kept the crowd yelling. Jack played the game under a great handicap. He suffered the loss of a portion ot the thumb on his right hand in an accident In manual ruining on Monday and yesterday he had a large east and bandage on the thumb. However, he fumbled thr ball only twice and he plowed through the line for long gains time after time and succeeded in scoring two touch downs. Captain Engler, was a powet in the line. The substitutes did re markable work yesterday also. Farr substitute half for John Teeple, made two consecutive first down* after he entered the game. Frisinger. substitute end, on his first play, threw a Bluffton back for a substantial loss One of the biggest thrills of the gamt cam ■ in the second quarter when Bole by Myers intercepted a Bluffton pass and raced forty yards for a touchdown Penalities and one fumble cost De catur at least two more touchdowns Several penalities were called on Decatur for holding and off-side playing. Bluffton nevet approached the Deca tur goal closer than the 40-yard lino First Quarter Bluffton kicked off and Decatur put the ball in play on th dr own 40-yard line. Jack made 9 yards and then made first down. Meyers made about 9*3 yards and John Teeple made another first down. Line plunge by Jack and an end run by Meyers made first down again. John made 2 yards and then Meyers made 10 more but the ball was brought back and Decatur penalized 15 yards for roughness Meyers made 1 yard and a pass failed. Jack made an on-side kick and it was Bluffton’s ball on their own 25-yard line. Bluffton made 2 yards on a criss-cross play and then 7 more on the same kind of a play. They made ' •’ —n on the next play but a fumble a moment later lost them three yards. Jack intercepted a pass in the center ot the field. Meyers made 19 yards through the line and Jack made 9% yards. Jack made first down. With the ball on Bluffton's 99i yard line, the home team called time out. Swearenger made 1 yard and Jack 8. On next play Jack carried the ball over for a touchdown. Gay failed to hick goal. Score 6-0. Decatur kicked off. White kicking, hit the ball sideways and it rolled about five yards. It was brought back and Gay kicked oil. Bluffton returned the kick to their own 35-yard line. Edris made 10 yards through the line for Blui'i'on. Three yards resulted from line n'ung<s and a pass failed. On the next I’lay Bluffton punted Swearenger was downed on his own 12 yard Hue. Jack made 7 yards and Swearenger was thrown for a loss, Decatur penalized 5 yards for holding. It was Decatur’s ball on their own 4 yard line. White made a beautifful punt whi h carried the ball to the 40 yard Hue where a (Continued on page five)

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Gas Well In Heart Os Town Os Montpelier A gas well in the heart of Montpelier is u novelty. That, however, is what was shot Thursday on the rosi- | deuce property of T. ('. Neal, former I mayor. The well has an excellent showing for both gas and oil and will be pumped. It has been years since a well was drilled in the city limits 1 at Montpelier. Years ago it was an excellent field. Mr. Neal had the well drilled and hoped that it would be a dry gas well, i as he wanted the gas for his own use at his home, but he is well pleased to ( know that it will be an oil pumper, ■ and at the same time furnish plenty of gas, no doubt for years to come. Oil Is filling the hole as fast as It is being cleaned out. There were quite a number of people at the well when it was shot. The first go-devil did not set off the shot, and a squib with fuse had to be used to explode the nitroglycerine. It was • a pretty shot, and the black fluid was ‘ thrown high into the air. l o WHEN OFFICIALS ASSUME OFFICE l All But Three Os New Os fleers Begin Duties On Next January 1 With the exception of three county officers, those officers elected lasi Tuesday will assume their official du ties on January Ist, 1923. John E. Nelson, clerk of the Adam; Circuit court-elect, Louies Kleine , county treasurer-elect and Ernst Con rad. present county commissions: frem the first district are the county officers who will not assume office ot I begin their second term until January 1. 1924. Mr. Nelson will succeed .1 , T. Kelly who will have served at . clerk of the Adams circuit court : I little over four years, he being ap > pointed county clerk in October 1919 On January 1. 1920 he began his reg alar term ot four years. i Louies Kleine will succeed Hugl Hite as county treasurer on January 1, 1924. Mr. Hite started on his firs term January 1, 1920 and has the dis tinguishment of being the only re publican county treasurer who wat , elected and served nis term in thi > county. Ernst Conrad, commissioner fron the first district is now serving his second year of the three year tern and will begin his second term Jan uary 1, 1924. ; The other officers who will assmntheir duties or start on their secom or third term, succeeding themselve are: E. Burt Lenhart, prosecuting at lorney, begins third term, January 1 . 1923. George L. Saunders, Bluffton, join! state senator from Adams, Wells am’ Blackford will assume office in Jan uary when the state legislatin'! i meets. i Thurman Gottschalk, Berne, join! county representative from Adam? ■ and Wells counties, will begin hi? ■ second term »when the legislature meets in January. i John Baker, county cheriff, will sue ! ceed Seph Melchi on January 1. 1923 L. L. Mattox, county coroner will be gin his second term. January 1. 1923 Dick Boell, county surveyor will be I gin his second term, January Ist, 192.,. t William Zimmerman, county asses ' sor will succeed William Frazier, Jan ■ uary 1. 1923. Mr. Frazier will have • served eight years when he completes his term. George Shoemaker, county commis- • sioner from the third district will sue--1 ceed Robert Schwartz, January Ist, s 1923, who will complete his second • term of three years. I The members of the county council . will assume office January 1. 1923. - 1 Fire Department Had A ] Run Yesterday Evening The fire department answered an ' alarm from the west part of the city 1 about 7:30 o'clock yesterday evening. 0 but the firemen were unable to locate B any fire. The alarm came from a resi- ■ dence on Elm street, it is said, but none seemed to know who turned it 1 in. A small roof fire was extinguish--8 ed Thursday night at the home of Mel k Butler on North Fifth street. No 8 damage was done. 5 3 The members of the Adams > ounty e Medical Society met at Dr. Hinchd man’s office at Geneva, last evening a and a most interesting and enthusias- ' tic meeting was enjoyed.

ARMISTICE DAY IS CELEBRATED IN U.S.TODAY Fitting Tribute To Fallen Heroes Paid By Orators Throughout Nation RALSTON MAKES TALK Governor Elect Conies Out Strongly For Soldier Bonus In Speech Washington. Nov. 11—A tribute of silent; homage, impressive and significant, was paid here today to the unknown soldier on the first anniversary of his return from foreign fields of battle to his homeland. The president of the United States stood before his tomb in the great white marble ampitheatre in Arling-j ton cemetery where last year all the world paid him homage and in behalf of the American people, placed a memorial wreath upon the unadorn ed cenotaph. The secretary of war was there and the secretary of the navy, repre senting the land and naval forces. They stood silently beside the president, forming a small semi-circle. No one else participated in the brief ceremony. No word was spoken. Their silent tribute paid, the three high otii cials of the government departed. Ralston for Bonus Indianapolis, Nov. 11 —Samuel M. Ralston, democratic senator-elect from Indiana came out strongly for a soldier bonus in an armistice day address here today. “Until you are dealt with justly through adjusted compensation this nation will wear before the world a blush of shame." he told an audience of former,service men. It was his first public appearance since Tuesday’s election in which he defeated Albert J. Beveridge. “To you and your wounded and sick comrades this country owes a debt that cannot be met with dollars (Continued on page two) COMEDYDRAMA PLEASES CROWD First Number Os Lyceum Course Given By Chicago Lyceum Players “Sarah Sidesteps," a three-act comedy drama presented at the high school gymnasium last night, by the Chicago Lyceum Players, greatly pleased the audience which filled the lower floor and part of the bleacher seats on the sides. The entertainment was the first number of the lyceum course to be given throughout the winter, under the auspices of the high school seniors. The play is full of humor and entertainment. The company consists of tw?o ladies and two gentlemen, and each plays their roll in an excellent manner. Several musial numbers, vocal and instrumental, were given during the play, which added to the pleasure. This was a high-class number and if the remaining five numbers on the lyceum course are equally entertaining, they will certainly meet with the entire approval of the public. Tin’ remaining five numbers will be given in the new high school auditorium, which is nearing completion, it is said. Those holding season tickets may have their seats reserved in the new building as soon as it is completed. The season tickets for the entire course sell for $1.50, while single admission tickets are fifty cents each. “So Lodge Came Limping In” Says Woodrow Wilson > Washington, Nov. 11.—" So Lodge . came limping in.” This was the remark of Woodrow t Wilson to a friend who called at the ■ former's home to inform him that the I ex-president’s arch enemy, Henry > Cabot Lodge, ran more than 40,000 votes behind the republican state ticket in Massachusetts, but was rer elected by a narrow margin. There was said to be a broad smile , on Wilson's face and a characteristic chuckle in his voice as he made the remark about Lodge's victory.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, November 11, 1922

<• AMERICAN HISTORY ♦ + DAY BY DAY +I + BY T. P. GREEN +' * + i •I- Saturday, November 11 •! I * - ... . 4. 4> The "MayHower" agri ement + 4- signed on November 11, 1620. 44> — + 4- laird Lyons, British Minister ♦ 4' to the United States, revealed 4? .4 a (ilan to raid Buffalo trout t’an- + 4* adtt, on November 11, 1863. <• 4* —■ 4■I-' Fighting stopped on the West- + 4- ern Front at 11 a. in. French <■ i + time, 6 a. m. New York time on 4- ' 4- November 11. 191 X. 4. 4- - 4 •5- Terms of the German ttrmis- 44 lice read to the Congress of the 44? United States in joint session by 44- President Wilson at the same + 4> they were presented to the na--4 tional parliaments of tile other 4> J allied capitals, on November 11, 44- 1918. 4 4>4.q>q.4.q.4.q.q.4.q.q.q.q,q, OWSLEY SENDS OUT A MESSAGE National Commander Makes Armistice Day Message At Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 11. —Departing for Lincoln, Neb., where today he dedicated the new capitol of Ne braska, Alvin Owsley, national com mantier of the American Legion, is sued the following Armistice Day mes sage. "Armistice Day is observed as the anniversary of the ending ol the world war. But more and greater than that, it is the day of the. begin ning of peace, and therefore it is tr, be celebrated in no uncertain fashioi as a day of hope and high ambition We have Memorial Day lor tiie here dead, for a backward thought of the greatness of the days gone by. Lei Armistice Day be ;i day for the living for looking forward upon high adventures and achievements yet to come. “In this America of ours especially the Day of the Beginning of Peace is a day of exaltation of the spirit; foi we are a nation of builders, and th< works of peace are the glory of a free people. With the copting of peace there is an end of destruction and ol tearing down. \nd with the coming of a just peace the march of mankind going forward step by step to higher resolve. let us then be glad am' proud in this resolve that every ob servanec of th:’ Armistice I'lall s rvi as a milestone along the up" uni road of peaceful progress. "Yet on this fateful eleventh day of the eleventh month it would b< well, that on the stroke of the eleventh hour one solemn moment be set aside for prayer and a silent giving of thanks, that freedom still endure? upon this earth through sacrifice. I have the honor of speaking for s (Continued on page six) C. H, 8. LOSES TO VAN BUREN TEAM Local Basketball Team In Fast Game Last Night; Score, 34 To 14 Coach Linn Kern’s Van Buren high school basketball team was too heavy for the Decatur Catholic high school quintet last night and the local team lost a hard fought contest at Van Buren by the score of 34-14. The Van Buren boys were much talk” and larger than Coach "Lank" Linn's team. Another thing which gave an advantage to the Van Buren team was the fact that there were no out-of-bounds on the floor and the locals have been used to out-of-bound plays. Captain Christen played a great defensive game for Decatur while , Holthouse starred on the offensive. Van Buren will come to Decatur to , play a return game with the C. H. S. team in February. The locals go to Delphos, Ohio, to play the high school team of that place on next j Friday night. <.<.<.<.<i4++*++ + + * + * WEATHER ♦ 4.q.q.4i + 4-4- + 4-4*4>4*<f4-4’ ' INDIANA— Cloudy tonight and Sun- ’ day; colder Sunday and in north and central portions tonight.

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REVISED VOTE I SHOWS G.O.P. IN POWER IN STATE Governor McCray And Official Family Breathe A Sigh Os Relief Today HOUSE STANDS 52 TO 48 Appears That Governor Will Be Able To Put Over His Program Indianapolis, Nov, 11.—Governor McCray and his official family breath ed a sigh of relief today when revised tabulations of Tuesday's elections vote showed that forty-eight democrats and fifty-two republicans had been elected to the state- house of rep resentatives. \ Previous tabulations indicated that the lower house of the legislature would be divided evenly between th two parties and that« Governor McCray’s program in the January session would be jeopardized. One part of the program calling sot additional appropriation for construction of the state reformatory at Pendleton would have been blocked sot the democrats if a strictly party vote were cast. Other contests were close and a re count might yet change the representation by one on either side. Ralston For President. Indianapolis, Nov. 11.—The tirst concrete step in the presidential boom for Samuel M. Ralston, senator-elect from Indiana, and former democratic governor, was taken here today. A "Ralston-for-President" club wa formed by friends of the senator-elect. Indianapolis democrats became charter members, while the "big guns” ir. the democratic party stood behind the scenes and prepared to bring forth ItnlstwßK name in the next campaign Tom Taggart, democratic leader in national party affairs, will boost Ralston with all his influence two year? hence. TEACHERS CLOSE ANNUAL MEETING Northeastern Indiana Con ference Os Lutheran Teachers Ends Kendallville, Ind., Nov. 11.—Tin northeastern Indiana conference o Lutheran teachers of the Missour synod came to a close here yesterdav at noon, going down on record as fa voting a pension for teachers at the age of 68 years. During the business session officers were nominated and Lafayette chosen for the 1923 confer ence. Eighty-seven teachers attended the three-clay conference, only four from tile entire district being absent. At the business meeting, nomination ol officers resulted as follows: President. H. Konow, M. Pohlmann, both of Fort Wayne, and T. M. Kosche, Gary; secretary, A. Stellhorn and L. Wegmann, both of Huntington; A. Meyer, Fort Wayne; H. Pipkorn, Logansport. The conference also asked for Dr. Davis of Indiana University as lecturer. A resolution of thanks was passed for the hospitality accorded the teach ers here by the St. John's congregation and the Ladies' Aid of the church. All of the teachers were deeply impressed with the courtesies shown here. The conference closed with an Impromptu discussion on higher education and the direction of the elementary school system of today with Prof. K. Floering, principal of the Lutheran school of Fort Wayne, leader. Many timely subjects were discussed during the conference here which proved one of the best in history. ■ <—• Decatur People Observed Armistice Day Today Although there was no program arranged, Armistice Day was observed in Decatur today. At eleven o'clock factory whistles blew aud employees in many factories and business houses paused in their labor, for u minute of silence. Work was stopped in the Daily Democrat office for onu minute. Flags were displayed t'rOm many business houses and residences.

'Senator Saunders Gets Senate Seat Number 1 George L. Saunders, the newlyelected senator from the district composed of Wells, Adams and Blackford counties, received a prompt reply from the clerk of the senate at Indianapolis, on his application for assignment to a specific seat at the next session of the Indiana senate, and lie has been notified that he has been assigned seat No. 1 on the democratic side of the senate chamber. This iheans that he has one of the most desirable seats in the senate chamber. His assignment indicates that he probably is the first democratic senator to receive his assignment to a seat. COMMUNITY MEETING AT iLrkland high school The Kirkland township community meeting will be held net Tuesday eve ning. Nov. 14 at the Kirkland high school. Arrangements will lie made to obtain a speaker for the evening and a large crowd is expected to at tend. ATTENDANCE IN SCHOOLS GOOD The County Superintendent Makes Monthly Report For County Schools The report on attendance in tin Adams county schools during Octobei issued today by county superintendent of schools. E. S. Christen, shows that the pupils are attending very regular in most cases no teacher had a report of perfect attendance, hut R. M. Houk teacher in district number 3. of Kirk land township, reported an attendance of 29 for 29 pupils enrolled. Following is the report the figure before the teacher s name indicating the district ind tiie figures after their names indi eate the enrollment, average daily at tendance, and per cent ot attendance, respectively. Second Month Report of Attendance UNION TOWNSHIP ('. D. Spuller—Trustee I—Mary Clem 21 20.8 99 1— Lol:’. Parrish —No report. 2 — John Nelsop 35 33.5 96 5— Ernest Zehr 20 19.7 95.5 G—Xariffa Barkley .... 29 27 94 Parochial—Ed. Bauer 51 48 94 ROOT TOWNSHIP Martin Gerke—Trustee Monmouth Schools 6— L. B. Sawyer, Prin. 19 18.7 98.( Hester Johnson Atz 37 35.4 97 Winfred Gerke .... 42 40.4 97. 7— Dora Marie Magley No report. 2—Esta Fleming 28 26.7 95.' Parochial—Paul Dorn 39 37 95 Parochial —Rev. Moeller 21 19 97 PREBLE TOWNSHIP Charles Ewell—Trustee 4— Beatrice Dettinger 24 18 92 5— Milton Werling—No report. 6 — Edward Jaberg .... 13 12.6 97. Frances Borne —No report. Par. Ed. Sclturicht ... 50 18 97.: Par. Clar. Keifer 25 24 99 Par. R. Stolp 49 48 97. t Par. A. W. Rossman —No report. Par. Id:’ Gunsctt —No report. KIR KLA N D TOWXSHIP W. H. Dettinger -Trustee 1— Emma Dettinger—No report. 2— Esta Brown 32 31 98. C 3— R. M. Houck 29 29 99J 4 — Wm. Bryan 35 34 98. T 5— Vernon Arnold 25 24 6 98.: 6.—Gladys Goldner .... 38 31.5 96-‘ Central High School B. H. Smith, I rin. -No report. WASIIINGTON TOWNSII IP J. I-'. Snow —Trustee 1 — Herbert Foreman .. 14 *13.1 93 2 — Mary Laughlin 17 16 92 5 -Bessie Carter 19 18.1 97 6— Thelma Bjirkhead 20 18 95 Mabie Bess 21 20.6 98.3 7 — Albert ,Coppess .... 11 10 97.5 Nellie McGath 19 16 93.5 8— Mary Thomas —No report. Florence B. Rice. . . 16 15 96 ST. MARY'S TOWNSHIP s—Pleitsaut5 —Pleitsaut Mills Schools R. J. Mann. Prin. . . 60 57.9 96.5 H. M. Crownoer ... 23 22 98 Mary Ray 35 34 98.2 Gladys Sunlan 30 29 97.5 Leia Steele 32 31 97 I Bobo Schools Bernice Masters ... 15 11.1 93.1 Ruth Smith . 25 24 96 Flossie Everett—No report. BLUE CREEK TOWNSHIP C. J. Jones —Trustee ‘ 1— Don Essex 33 31 97 2— Russell Steiner .. 36 35 97.9 3— Iva King—No report. 4— Nola Bryan 36 34 90.6 (Continued on page two)

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Exhume bodies IN A PROBE OF POISON PLOTS Chicago Police Digging Up Bodies For Investigation Today TWO WOMEN CHARGED Large Quantities Os Arsenic Found In Stomachs Os Dead Men Chicago. Nov. 11 Police planned to exhume seven more bodies today in the investigation of the “Mrs Bluebeard" poison plot involvng two women. Five bodies have already been up. Analysis revealed "large quantities of arsenic" in at least two instances. Formal charges of murder were placed against Mrs. Tillie Klimik and Mrs. Nellie Sturmer Koulik, cousins, who police allege are responsible for the wholesale poisoning of husbands and relatives. Insurance and fear es discovery were the motives for the poisonings which may number 12. police said. Police have nicknamed the women the twin Mrs. "Bluebeards" because of their apparent unconcern over the charges against them. Botli Mrs. Klimik and Mrs. Koulik refuse to discuss the cases and show no interest in tiie exhuming of their husbands' bodies, tiie former is 47 and the latter 45. Mrs. Klimik was th<’ first arrested after her last husband was found desperately ill from arsenic poisoning. He is hovering between life and death. Mrs. Klimik is alleged to have confessed .that she poisoned Klimik. She named Mrs. Koulik as the woman who gave her "the white powder" poison. Three of the eight or more persons Mrs. Klimik is alleged to have murdered were her husbands. The name of John Guszkowski, who died under mysterious circumstances several years ago was added to the police list of possible victims today. Police learned Guszkowski died suddenly after he is alleged to have jilted Mrs. Klimik. Mrs. Klimik is said to have boast| ed tp Guszkowski that site killed two pf her husbands. Police believe that Guszkowski threatened to expose Mrs. Klimik and iiis death followed . The coroner is searching for relatives of Guszkowski for permission to exhume his body. John Mitkiowicz, first husband of Mrs. Klimik died in 1914. It is alleged that Mrs. Klimik collected SI,OOO insurance. A month later she married John Ruszkakski who lived three months. His policy was said to have yielded $2,000. in March. 1919. Mrs. Klimik married Frank Kupczyk. He died several months later. Exhumlnation of the exhumed body showed enough arsenic “to kill several people." About two years ago Mrs. Klimik went to live with an aunt here. They are said to have quarreled. Three of the aunt's children died. Plans to exhume the bodies are being made. Albert Sturmer, husband of Mr". Koulik died in 191 S. Although the doctor's certificate showed pneumonia as the cause of death, th.v body, when ex’ihmed. was found to contain a large quantity of arsenb . Police were also investigating tho death of Mrs. Rose Chudzlnski. a cousin of Mrs. Koulik. Relatives alleged she told them that after sho quarreled with Mrs. Koulik she was served with a "poison dinner." Sho died. —o Reception Tomorrow For Father A. J. Seimetz The' reception and welcome to be accorded Rev. Father Seimetz. beloved pastor of the St. Mary's Catholic church organization, will take place at the Knights of Columbus hall sit 2:30 Sunday afternoon. A program has been arranged in whieb the school children of the St. Joseph school will participate and Judeo John C. Moran will deliver the aildross of welcome. l o— . York-*Mrs. Jessie Berrety j dreamed that a Orebug bud fired lit r flat. Her husband, to humor her, got . up aud upon discovery of flames sue- ’ ceeded in waking sixty other tenants in time for them to escape.