Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 1 December 1922 — Page 1

Volume XX. Number 282

BECATUB LOST I LAST GAME OF I SEASON 13-7 Micksville Given Decision [ Over Yellow Jackets In Turkey Day Game ■same not finished H\rgument In Last Quarter I Delayed Game Till Darkness Ended Contest H Decatur high school lost the Inst game of the season yesterday K (he Hicksvilln, Ohio, high school hy the score of 13-7 before a crowd of about eighl hundred The game was ended late In Hhc last quarter when an argiiiuent Hgri.se over a decision, and the game ■was delayed until it became too dark ■to continue play. w[ The score stood 13-7 in favor of ■Hicksville and Decatur had the hall in ■their own territory with a few min ■utes left to play. On an end run urn- ■ jure Kippe, of Bluffton, made a tie- ■ cision which, it was alleged, was out ■side his jurisdiction. Decatur made ■nine yards 'on the play and Coach ■ Moore protested when ball was tak■en back and the referee started to pen ■ alize the home team. Darkness was ■rapidly falling over the field, due u, ■ the cloudy sky, and within a few mdilutes it was dark. Referee C.elh-v cal! ■ ed the game off and the game went to I Hicksville by the score of 13 to 7. 1 The gome opened with Decatur kick ■ ing off. Decatur held HicksviVe lot ■ downs and after failing to gain ■ through the visitors' line. White dro’ I ped back to punt. He fumbled the ball ■ and Hicksville recovered. By a serie lof passes and line plays Hicksville I carried the ball deep into Decatur's I territory but a pass over the goal line I was incomplete and the ball \Y ilit over to Decatur on the 20-yurd line. For the remainder of the quarter the ball see-sawed back and forth with neither team having much advantage. Myer made a 15 yard run. On the first play of the seooo 1 qunr ter D. Warner, captain of the Ohio team, broke away for a GS yard run and a touchdown. He thenrt'rop kick ed for another point making the score 7-0 in favor of Hicksville. Shortly later Hicksville worked th° ball to Decatur's five yard line and R. V\ nr ner carried it over for their second and last touchdown. The drop-kick for point was blocked making the score 13-0 In favor of the visitors. Decatur's lone touchdown came near the end of the second quarter. Hicks -— off after scoring their second touchdown and Decatur put the ball in play on tikeir own 34-yard line. A 15 yard penalty on Hicks ville gave Decatur first down. Myers, and White made another first down Myers made 6 yards on two plays and then *a pass, Jack Teeple to Wittgen felt was good for 20 yards. Jack mad* 5 yards and Myers 6 giving the locals another first down. Myers placed thr hall on the visitors' 5-yard line and John Teeple plunged over for a touchdown. JohtTTeeple kicked goal making the score 13-7. The half ended with Hicksville in possession of tin hall on Decatur’s 20 yard line. Neither team could get within scor ing distance during the third quarter the ball being near the center of the field most of tile period. Decatur had a splendid opportunity to tie the score or win the game in the lust quarter when they worked the ball to Hicksville’s five yard line. The visitors line strengthened and a pass was blocked, giving the ball to Hicksville. The teams were evenly matched in weight and speed. Summary: DECATUR HICKSVILLE Wittgenfelt* l.e Smith Macklin l.t O’Neil White l.g F. Palmer Clark Blosser. • Hunslcker r.g G. Clark Engler. Capt r.t D; Palmer Kern ..r.e Battershell Swearenger q Miller Myers ..l.h D. Warner John Teeple ....r.h Hook Jack Teeple f.b R. Warner Substitutions: Decatur —■Gay f° r Macklin, Macklin for White, Mills for Hunslcker, Hunslcker for Mills, Keis for Kern, Frlsinger for Wittgenfelt, Wittgenfelt for Frlsinger. Touchdowns: John Teeple, I>. Warner, R. Warner. Goals from touchdowns. John (Continued on page six)

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C . 11. C. Classes Visited Sugar Factory This Weekj The Sophmc.ru, Junior and Senior classes of the Decatur Catholic high school enjoyed a irip through the Hoi inml-St. Louis Sugar factory this week and the process of making sugar from beets was thoroughly explained by managers John Carmody and Will Simpson. The members of the chemistry clns.s also attended and the ox ■ planations were greatly appreciated by them and will be of value to them in their school work. SORORITY DANCE i IS FINE SUCCESS Dance Given By Delta Theta Tau Sorority Last Night Is Big Social Event Amidst decorations and an atmosphere typical of the harvest and Thanksgiving season, the Harvest Home dance given by the Delta Theta Tan sorority at the Masonic hall last evening for the sorority’s invited guests was one of the most beautiful and enjoyable affairs ever given in this city and the spirit that prevailed was a very happy one. At least seventy-five couples paraded in the grand march and enjoyed the dancing of the light fantastic, there being ten regular dances and two extras intermingled with features, surprises or favor dances. Splendid music was furnished by the Harmony Five of Fort Wayne and the happy crowd danced until after midnight. A number of spectators who were also invited guests were present. In the reception room the. Misses Josephine Archbold and Mad" line Coverdale served punch. The hall was most artistically and cleverly decorated and on every hand the spirit of the Thanksgiving season was predominant. Oak branches and leaves formed an artificial ceiling above the dancers and in the corners, corn stalks and fall flowers were placed. From the lights above a beautiful golden hue was spread over the hall and added to the spirit of things and made you fee! like you were in dreamland. The orchestra was fenced in at tile northeast corner of the hall, an oldfashioned rail fence being erected around them. Promptly at nine o'clock the grand march led by Mr. Jack Scoville, of Cleveland, and Miss Lois Connell and Mr. Edward Bosse , and Miss Florence Holthouse of this , city was started. Leading the dan ■ , ers were Fred Connell and Gerald Smith who were dressed in corn stalks. Promenading up and down i the hall for several minutes, the ! dancers passed at one end of the ( hail and the gentlemen were pre , sented with the dance programs, a Heat little affair cut out in the shape of a pumpkin and having a cover of yellow. The dances as listed on the program were: The Corn Stalk, I'urkeWaltz, Farmerette’s Fancy, Pumpkin Pie Waltz, Orchard Fox Trot, Extra, Scarecrow Skitter, Red Ear dance, Serpentine dance, Pop Corn Fox trot, Extra and the Harvest Home waltz. The Pumpkin Pie waltz was one of the feature dances, each couple .being given a number and as the director of the orchestra called the number held by the couple, they stopped dancing until only one couple, Mrs. Paul Reiter and Mr. Martin Bulteraier remained on the floor and weie awarded a pumpkin pie as a prize. The Orchard Fox trot was another favor dance and as the crowd danc- ' ed, the Misses Gretclien Schafer, Josephine Archbold, Rose Marie Smith and Madeline Coverdale and Messrs. Fred Connell and Gerald Smith gave the women a balloon, while the men were presented with whistles and much merriment and fun was had. The Scarecrow Skitter was tnc next feature of the evening, the wo men being given a number while Billy Holthouse, dressed like a scarecrow stood in the center of the floor with a hat and pocketfull of turkey quils on which numbers were pasted, and then the men drawing a quit, matched numbers with the fair sex. Os course sweethearts had the same numbers and again the dancers enjoyed The Red Lai dance in which the dancers entered Into the contest blindfolded, picked an ear of corn from the basket, every ear being white except one red ear In each basket and the persons who selected the red ear were given the chance to win a prize, but refused. Mrs. H. F. Ehinger and J. F. Arnold held the red ears when the masks (Continued on page five)

THANKSGIVING WAS OBSERVED IN THIS GUY Business At A Standstill Yesterday While Citizens Celebrated The Day MANY FAMILY DINNERS j Special Church Services, Football Game And Dance Offered Entertainment Business was ala standstill in Decatur yesterday in observance of Thanksgiving and the holiday was most fittingly celebrated. Factories, business houses and public offices were closed while court adjourned at noon, the county clerk's office being opened for a few hours in the morning. Dinner parties apd family reunions predominated in the observance of the holiday and many happy gatherings were had in the homes in this city and community. Although union thanks services of the Protestant churches were held Wednesday evening at the Reformed church in observance of Thanksgiving, the St. Mary’s Catholic church, tile Baptist and Zion Lutheran churches held special Thanksgiving services during the day. The Epworth league of the Methodist church held a sunrise prayer and thanks service. Thanksgiving day is also considered a day for outdoor sports and in that connection it was enjoyed hy the hunters, probably the largest number of hunters being out yesterday than on any previous day this year. The records at the county clerk's office show that 355 hunters’ licenses were issued during tile month of November and the three days preceding Thanksgiving were “rush” days, between 75 and 100 licenses being issued by Deputy County Clork-ii’Lutenue Holthouse. Many people took to the highways and enjoyed a few hours in their autos, others attended the picture shows and seven or eight hundred saw the HicksviUe-Decatur football game. A happy climax of the holiday was the Harvest Home dance, given by the Delta Theta Tau sorority for their invited guests at the Masonic hall last evening. ——o ** + * + ❖+ + + ++ + + ♦ + * WEATHER * *+++++++ + +* + + * + INDlANA—Generally fair tonight and Saturday except unsettled tonight in extreme soutli portions; much colder tonight and in soulli portions Saturday. MRS, CAMPBELL DIED YESTERDAY Aged Lady Died At Home Os Her Daughter In This City Margaret Matilda Campbell, age 7G years, died at the home of tier daughter, Mrs. Ross Hays, on North Eighth street, at 9 o’clock last night, following a short illness with hardening of tile arteries. Mrs. Campbell bad been in poor health for some time, however. Mrs. Campbell was born in Butler county, Ohio, November 20, 1846, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Davison. Her husband, William Campbell has been dead for the past twen-ty-two years. Since that time Mrs. Campbell has been making her home with her children. Five years ago she came to Decatur to live with her daughter, Mrs. Hays. The following children survive: Mrs. Nanna Nice, Sanisli, North Dakota; Mrs. Gertrude Harwood, Frankfort; Mrs. Daisy Hays, Decatur: Mrs. Calvin Ignes, Huntington; Frank Campbell,, Cresent City, [11,; and Charles Campbell, of Los Angeles, Cal. Three daughters are deceased. Two brothers also survive. They are Henry Davison,, of Stockwell, ami John Davison, of Burlington, Illinois. The hour of the funeral will not be set until word has been received from relatives at a distance. The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Hays, however, and burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. The Rev. B. F. Dotson, pastor of the United Brethren church will have chargo of the services.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, December 1, 1922.

Attendance Officers In Meeting At Bluffton Attendance olthers from seven school attendance districts met in Bluffton Wednesday forenoon, for un | all-day conference, to discuss the vail Otis phases uml the problems of their work. They met at the court house, and their sessions were held nt the county assessor's office. The attendance officers represented were from Adams, Allen, Wells, Jay, Blackford, and Huntington counties, and the city of Huntington. HUNTERS BACK FROM CANADA ♦ Local Men Bring Back Game From Hunting Trip; The Weather Was Bad Dr. J. CJ. Neptune and George Knittie, local citizens, returned Wednesday evening from a hunting trip in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Neptune brought back a young deer, while Mr. Knittle had the honor of helping to kill a bear. The Decatur men went with a party of thirty-six men which started from Van Wert. Ohio, on November 6. On reaching Canada, the party was divided into four smaller parties. There were nine in the party in which the local men hunted and the nine men killed ten deer and one bear. A party from Ohio City also killed a hear and several deer were killed by each party. Noah Poling, of Convoy, Ohio, and Mr. Knittle were hunting together when they found the bear. Both men shot and the bear was killed. It could not be determined which of the shots killed the animal. The weather was a great handicap, the hunters report. There was no snow before November IS, and the weather was very warm for that country this time of the year. On November 18, it began snowing and thirty inches of snow fell. The snowclung to the trees and the hunting was as bad or worse than it was before the snow. The hunters report that deer is not as plqptiful this year as usual. Not a live moose was seen during the trip. On the second dayafter their arrival Dr. Neptune found a dead moose near the camp which had been shot with a shotgun and died some time after being hit. JOHN TISRON IS VICTIM OF DEATH Well Known Civil War Veteran Os Decatur Died In Wells County Hospital John Tisron, age 84 years, Decatur citizen, died at 11:30 o’clock yesterday morning in the Wells county hospital, following an extended illness with a chronic ailment. He had been in the hospital for a period of ten days. Mr. Tisron was horn in Allen county, April 18, 1838, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tisron. He had been married twice but both helpmates preceeded him in death. Mr. Tisron enlisted in the Northern Army in ISGI near the beginning of the Civil War and served until 1865 wheu he received his honorable discharge. Mr. Tisron has spent most of his life in Decatur and Adams county and w-as formerly engaged in the housemoving business. He lived for a time near Ossian in Weiis county. A short time ago a son, Eugene Tis ron was murdered in Oklahoma. Three children survive. They are: Edward, of Montpelier; Robert, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and George, of Hutchinson, Kansas. No furferal arrangements have been made. The burial will he held in the Odd Fellows' cemetery at New Haven The body was taken to the Mcßride undertaking parlors in Bluffton to he prepared for burial. Bernard Kintz spent Thanksgiving Day at the Thomas Ravor home east of Wren, Ohio, Where an annual hunt and dinner was held.

FILIBUSTER IN SENATE STILL BELAYS ACTION Democrats Sweep Day Os Battle, Against All Efforts Os The G. O. P. OPEN NEW ATTACK Senate Must Adjourn BeI fore Sunday For Next Session Os Congress Washington, Dec. I—Efforts to smash the filibuster, which has stopped all legislative action in the senate since last Monday, proved fruitless today and the democrats swept through their day of battl", confident of ultimate victory. Senator Harrison, Mississippi, opened with a new attuck as soon as the session convened. He made a motion to amend the journal of Thursday and was launching into a lengthy address when republican leaders asked adjournment of the senate out of respect to the late Representative Mann of Illinois. The journals of lust Tuesday and Wednesday have not yet been ippioved and there remains only one legislative day. Saturday, in the special session. The senate must adjourn before Sunday for the next session of congress, and it became obvious that the republican majority would not be abi< to pass in that time the Dyer anti-lynching hill against which the filib.isterers have directed their fire. SUIT ON NOTE C. J. Rice lias filed a complaint 0.1 a note against William E. Teeter ia which lie demands judgment in tho sum of $l5O. A. C. Butcher is attorney for the plaintiff. SELLEMEYER FAMILY DINNER Members of the Sellemeyer family held a family dinner at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer yesterday. Those present were Mr. and' Mrs. Fred Heuer, the Misses Emma and Lena Until, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer and daughter Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. O. I- Vance and daughter Lee Anna. Shorthorn Breeders Os County To Meet Soon On next Monday evening, December 4th. Shorthorn breeders of Adams county will meet at the county agent's office. All those interested in Shorthorn cattle are invited to attend. Otto Holle will he in charge of the meeting. The meeting will be called it 7:30. DEATH DUE TO HEART TROUBLE Berne Lady Found Dead In Bed Wednesday A. M. Funeral Held Today Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at tlie Bertie Missionary church, for Miss Steinei. age 41 years, who was found dead in her bed at her home in Berne on Wed nesday morning. Death was due to heart failure, according to the verdict of Dr. L. L. Mattax, county coronet Miss Steiner had not been dead long when her body was discovered by her father. The physician who was summoned made diligent efforts to restore - life. 1 Surah Steiner was horn in Monroe township on January 19, 1881. She had reached the age of 41 years. 10 months and 10 days at the time of her death. Slle was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Steiner. Since the death of her mother about five years ago. she has been doing the housework for her father. For a number of years site had been employed as a seamstress in the overall pactory at Berne. Beside the father who survices her, she leaves the following brothers and sisters: Amos Steiner, of Jefferson township; Mrs. Fred Liechty, of Monroe township;■ Daniel Steiner, of Huntertown, Ind.; Levi Steiner, of Orrville, Ohio; Mrs. Cyrus Lehman, of Berne; Mrs. David Amstutz, of Wabash township; Albert Steiner, of near Linn Grove; Samuel Steiner, of Decatur, and John and Ezra Steiner at home.

Nephew Os John I). Rockefeller Is Dead New York, Dec. 1. —Unlimited wealth and services of the heat physicians money can command failed to save I William Goodsel! Rockefeller, one of the world's richest men, from death I when stricken with double pneumonia. I He expired at 10:20 p. nt. at tho mansion on Madison avenue. Rorke- , feller, who was 52 years old, was a son of tste late William Rockefeller, a nephew of John D., and a brother-in-law of James A. Stillman. ELECTION CASE WAS DISMISSED — Petition For Recount Os Ballots In St. Mary’s Township Illegal The petition of Wilson Gullck, democmt, of St. Marys township, for a recount of the ballots cast for the candidates for the, office of trustee in that township iq the election held on November 7, was dismissed hy Judge Moran iu the circuit court this morning. Mr. Gulick was defeated in the election by Mrs. Susie R. Bowen, by a margin of six votes according to the official count. The law states, it is said, that the defeated candidate may file a petition for a recount of the ballots within ten days after tho Thursday succeeding the election and upon proof that he has served notice on the opposing candidate of the time and place of application, five days before the hearing the court shall order a recount. It is pointed out that the notice given in this case was not due until after the expiration of the ten days after the Thursday succeeding the election. The court held that the notice should have been given five days prior to the expiration of the ten days next following the first Thursday after the election. The motion to dismiss the case for want of notice waß sustained. A divorce was granted to Aletha Winans from Fred Winnns in the circuit court here today. The court also awarded the care and custody ot their minor child to the plaintiff and ordered the defendant to pay the sum of $4 per week for the support of the child. Alimony in the sum of $350 was granted to' the plaintiff. The receivers in the case of the Bank of Linn Grove vs. Amos D. Buckmaster et al, Byron F. Ault and Elmer S. Conner, filed their bond in court today and the court approved the bonds. The receivers filed a petition for an order of the court to operate and continue business to pay expenses and to replenish stock from time io time. ————— o Local Postmaster Will Accept W. S. Stamps Although 1918 War Savings Stamps do not mature until January Ist. 1923, Postmaster Harry Frltilnger announces that he will accept them now in exchange for the., new 4 per cent Treasury Savings Certificates. Every 1918 Stump presented now will he accepted at its maturity value of five dollars if used as part payment for one or more new Certificates, dated January 1, 1923. Tills opportunity should appeal to everyone who holds War Savings Stamps bought in 1918—whether he holds one Stamp or two hundred. Postmaster Harry Fritzinger is anxious to handle tho bulk of these exchanges before the usual Christmas rush begins at the postoffice. Al! owners of 1918 War Savings Stamps should take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Boiler Room Men At Sugar Plant Held Feed The men employed in the boiler room at the sugar plant, at 11 o’clock on Thanksgiving day served a chicken dinner. Stewed chicken, roasted chicken, and fried chicken, as well as pies, cakes, and all good things needed to make u Thanksgiving dinner perfect, were served. Walter Beam was guest of honor. All enjoyed tho fine dinner and ull were thankful that they could enjoy the dinner together and to feel the good fellowship ot one another and of the opportunity of showing their esteem for their honored guest. After dinner the men smoket and chatted a while and then had their pictures taken after which each went about his work In the boiler room. John Luchot of Fort Wayne was a business visitor here today.

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SCHOOLS WILL HOLD AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK President And Governor Issue Proclamations Urging Support Os Move SUGGESTIVE PROGRAM School Interests Throughout Nation To Receive Special Attention American Education week will be | observed in the schools of Adams county as well as every school ill the United States from December 3 to 9, inclusive. President Harding and Governor McCray have issued proclamations designating that week as the week within which the school interests of the entire nation will receive attention, through public programs given in each community. The co-operating agencies of national standing promulgating this program are the federal bureau of education through its chief, Hon. J. J. Tlgert, the American Legion and the National Education association All men’s clubs, women’s clubs, civic and religious organizations ltave been invited to co-operate with the first named agencies in the futherance of the plan. Programs agreed upon by these organizations have been prepared. These suggested daily programs ar3 as follows: Sunday, December 3, as "God and Country Day.” (All ministers are urged to speak on this topic at one service on this date). Monday, December 4, “American Citizenship Day." Tuesday, December 5, "Patriotism Day.” A Wednesday, December 6, "School and Teacher Day.” Thursday, December 7, "Illiteracy Day." Friday, December S, “Equality of Opportunity.” Saturday, December 9, "Physical Education Day." The state department of public instruction earnestly solicits the interest and the energies of each and every school unit in Indiana in making the above program a success. The American Legion stands ready, wherever a local post is within reach of a school, io help with the programs and furnish speakers. Modifications of tho suggested program may be advisable. E. S. Christen, eounty superintendent of schools, has sent a letter to all teachers in the county calling their attention to American Education week. Suggestive programs to he carried out will be sent to the teachers. KENDALLVILLE HERE TONIGHT High School To Open Basketball Season In Gymnasium Here Tonight Kendall ville high school's basketball 6 team comes to Decatur tonight for the opening game of the present season in this city. The local players have been handicapped somewhat in practicing on account of the football season which ended yesterday, but nevertheless have succeeded in getting into good condition for the contest. Three games are on the schedule for tonight. The first game will he played hy the girls' team of the Kirkland township high school and the D. K. S. girls' team and will be called at 7:30 o’clock. The big game between KendaUville and the D. H. S. varsity will he played next In order that the visiting players may catch the 10 o’clock car. This game will he started at 8:15 o'clock. The third game will he played by the D. H. S. second team and the Kirkland township first team, and is scheduled to start at 9:15 o'clock. Coach Tommy Moore announced the line-up of the D. H. S. first and second teams, as follows: First team, Dorwin anil Tucker, forwards; Steel, center; Jack Teeple and White, guards. Second team, Cline and Beal, forwards; Furr, center; Miller and i Shackley, guards. Substitutes on the ■ varsity team will he Swearenger, Farr and Clark. o i Adrian Mougey was a Ft. Wayttd visitor last night.