Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 3 January 1923 — Page 2

1). H. S. Remains In State High School League I (Continued from page one) ut that hearing Superintendent Worthman pledged the genuine sportsmanship of the local sane and it is hoped that the local citizens will uphold him in this pledge. Following is a copy of the letter received by Mr. Worthman today: Anderson, Ind., Jan. 2, 1923 Supt. M. F. Worthman, Decatur. Indiana. Dear Mr. Worthman: The following constitutes the decision of the Board of Control of the Indiana High School Athletic Association regarding the Decatur-Hicks-ville affair: “Unsportsmanlike onduct was evident in a game of football at Decatur between Decatur and Hicksville, O„ on November 30tli. The decisions of Umpire Rippe, of Bluffton, were upheld and upon satisfactory statement by Supt. Worthman of Decatur to the effect that genuine sportsmanship would prevail at Decatur in the future, the Decatur high school was placed on probation until January 1, 1924, with instructions to Supt. Worthman to read the following statement to his high school and to have the statement printed in the local papers of Decatur during the week beginning January 1. 1923: “The Indiana High School AthIteic Association has investigated I the conduct of Coach Moore and a number of the spectators at a gam- of football in Decatur on November 30th between Decatur and Hicksville, and has found it to be very unsportsmanlike. The Board of Control upholds the decisions of Umpire Rippe. of Bluffton, and firmly believes that he did not deserve the treatment accorded him by Decatur. Furthermore. the Decatur high school is placed on probation in the I. H. S. A. A. until January 1, ’ 1924. Any violation of the rules of the Assoiation or of the rules of genuine sportsmanship by the high school or the community will mean expulsion from the I. H. S. A. A.” Very truly yours. ARTHUR L. TRESTER. —, o HOUSE SPEAKER TO BE SELECTED BY REPUBLICANS (Continued from page one) with the state organization. Determined efforts to throw off the hand of the invisible force working apparently in behalf of both men were made by the Lake and Marion county delegations. Glenn Harris and James I. Day of Lake county are both actively in the race. So is Asa J. Smith of Marion county. Whether these efforts will be successful will be seen behind the closed doors of the caucus and the full story of the proceedings may not be given to the public. Many other names were mentioned. At the last minute as a harmony move, the election of Pittenger may have to be sidetracked, in which case a dark horse

REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT DECATUR, IN THE STATE OF INDIANA, AT THE CLOSE OF ITS BUSINESS ON DEC. 29, 1922. RESOURCES Loans and discounts, including rediscounts, acceptances of other banks, and foreign bills of exchange or drafts sold with indorsement of this bank (except those shown in b and c)5625.597.9G Total Loans $625,597.96 Overdrafts, unsecured 1,263-67 U. S. Bonds deposited to secure circulation (par value) $190,000.00 All other United States Government securities 36,796.87 Total 136,796.87 other bonds, stocks, securities, etc 4,200.00 Furniture and Fixtures 5.2503)0 Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank34J)7sAs Cash ir. vault and amount due from national banks 1224543)6 Checks on other banks in the same city or town as reporting bank (other than item 12) 1 462 65 Total of Items 9. 10, 11. 12 and 135123,616.71 Checks and dratts on banks (including Federal Reserve Bank) Located outside of city or town of reporting bank - 25-00 Miscellaneous casli items z 25 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U S Treasurer 5,000.00 Other assets, if any 381.29 Total $937,106.95 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in $100,000.00 Sn f , und 20,000.00 individed profits $25,462.85 Reserved for interest and taxes accrueds 25,462.85 L'-s K current expenses, interest and taxes paid 18,444.64 7,018.21 ' ulaiion notes outstanding 100,000*00 "i’n'tV <lue to Bt “ te bankHi bankers, and trust companies ’he United States and foreign countries (other than includTom 24 or 22 50,706.80 ‘lullvi 211 22 ‘ 231 24 and 26 : » 50,706-80 Total poslts B,,b J ect ‘o check 289,412.38 ot oeuiaiid deposits (other than bank deposits) subject I’ims Dm. X U ," n ‘ S 26 ' 271 28 ’ 2y ' 30 und 31 $289,412.38 i«:tto -ui fl su!,Jfu ' t to reserve (payable after 30 days, or sub'"'titivate hi or ,nore notice, and postal savings); •'tht-r tii,,’. 'i,' le l’J»«it (other than for money borrowed) 318,068.11 I'o-Hal Havings l ’!^!! 8 51.594.50 I ' 0,n > of time dr. ? 306 -®5 33, 31 » u W ect reserve, Items 32, 00 5369,969.56 Total ... State of * * i. T. r of Adams, ss: that the ab CTe statement l “ fc above-named bank, do solemnly swear true to the best of my knowledge and belief Subscribed . T- F. GRALIKER, Cashier. 1 ■u >rn ni ( , 3rd day of January, 1923. 1 7 co ®®tesion expires April '• RCIUE AMSPAUGH. Notary Public < W. A. KUEBLER. I »ANiel SPRANG, L A- DUGAN, z b Directors. • i

candidate likely will be shoved in, but the history of caucus and political conventions establishes a prece-) dent of “the big boys" sitting behind the scenes and pulling the strings. While the fight went merrily on. Governor McCray sat in his office i putting the finishing touches to the message lie will deliver to a Joint session of the senate and house to morrow. It appeared virtually certain that' Representative Thurman Gottschalk, of Berne would be named minority, leader in the house; that James J. Nedjl of Lake county would be pres ) ident pro tem of the senate and that Joseph Cravens of Madison would be' minority leader in the senate. WOULD CHANGE H. S. COURSES Resolution Introduced At State Board Os Education Meeting Today (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 3. —(Special i to Daily Democrat)—A resolution to i change the course of study in Indiana high schools was introduced today at a meeting of state board of education by E. .E. Ramsey, high and grade school inspector. He proposed changes as follows: Reduction in the courses of study in the smaller schools of seventy-five or less enrollment to fundamentals. To make the first year easier in smaller schools. A four year required course In socia science in both the large and small schools. Four years of English required for graduation instead of three; and several other minor changes. According to Ramsey, undqr the present system, it costs nearly three times as much to educate a pupil in small schools having seventy-five or less enrollment than it does in the larger ones. The reason is that there ’ are too many subjects taught that are not absolutely necessary and required, and too many teachers are required in proportion to the number of pupils. He I would reduce the curricula there to fundamentals. , Under Ramsey's plan, alegbra and . foreign languages will not be taught in jithe smaller schools until the second . year. It is believed, Ramsey said, that these should not be studied until the pupil becomes accustomed to the . high school work. Pupils who go to these schools come i from districts where habits of study ; are not as well developed as they are • in pupils from city schools who have L spent approximately twenty per cent - more time in preparation. The course in social science which i he proposed consists of community

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civics, vocational information, general )and United States history, economics, and scientific study of government. He 'would make thia a required course. MONROE NEWS — Chester Kissler left for Angola, jwhere he will resume his studies at I the college at that place. George Harvey. Stanford Wagoner (and Paul Graham, left- Tuesday for Muncie, where they will resume their studies in the Normal college at that place, after spending the Christmas (vacation with their parents here. Mrs. Levi Johnson returned from Fort Wayne, MonMday, after a two weeks visit with relatives. I George Smith, member of the Monroe school orchestra, received a hand some silver-plated slide trombone, which he has purchased thorugh Prof. Bliss. George has become quite an (expert on the trombone and is taking great interest in the work. He now ) (offers his valve instrument for sale. Write it 1923 now. Several Eastern Star members of this place attended a meeting of that [ Order held at Decatur, New Years night. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Yeoman, arrived 1 Saturday from the Methodist hospital at Fort Wayne, accompanied by their 1 eleven-year-old daughter. Marion, who was taken to the hospital after being accidentally shot in the right eye with an air gun containing a bb shot. Dr. Bulson, after several X-rays, found ' and extricated the bullet in the lower part of the eye. The accident was 1 caused by the air gun handled by Omar, her seven-year-old brother. The ’ little girl accompanied her parents 1 home and it is reported that the eye sight has not been injured. Bernice and Virgil Johnson of Fort I Wayne, spent the holidays with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi John ‘| son, here. ; I It was rumored on our streets SunI day afternoon, that Mr. Don Essex, son r of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Essex, was united in marrige to a young lady of 3 Angola. Mr. Essex is attending college at that place, and is one of our ■ prominent young men. If this report ’(is true, the best wishes from this com- ? nuinity go with them. II Our merchants report having an ex cellent holiday trade, and feel assured 1 that the promised prosperity is almost !1 in sight. All of them are now busy ' invoicing their stock of goods. H It is loudly whispered about town ’ that this place will have anew indus- ' try in the near future. Watch for later news nf the same in these items. p The revival meeting which began on 1 Thursday of last week are being largep ly attended and much interest is being p manifested. The New Wear was ushered in here by the ringing of church bells, heralding the glad tidings of the outgoing ; of the year 1922 and the incoming of 1923. New Years day was warm and pleasant, and was a very quiet one. Let us hope that the year 1923 will be one of health, happiness to all —including the farmers. J. F. Hocker says as long as summer weather predominates in Monroe himself and Mrs. Hocker will not leave for Florida. Jackie Coogan in “Pecks bad hoy,” which was shown on the screen at the school house Saturday night, was one among the best pictures yet presented to a large audience here. The play created much laughter and merriment, and all present were amply repaid for their time and money spent. There will be no more pictures shown until after the close of the revival now being held at the M. E. church. The Monroe basketball team will go to Bluffton next Friday night where they are scheduled for a game with the Bluffton team. A deal was closed Monday whereby L. C. Mills purchased the dairy milk route from Otto Longenberger, and took possession on Tuesday, Jrnttary 2. Mr. Longenberger has established a lucrative trade, but owing to other business, was compelled to relinguish his time and attention to the milkbusiness. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Ray are the proud parents of a son born last night. The mother is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, and is getting along nicely. —• RENNER GOES TO FARM Sheriff Baker Takes Geneva Man To Penal Farm To Begin Sentence Sheriff John Baker escorted Sammuel Renner, of Geneva, to the state penal farm today, where th e latter will begin a term of thirty days, a sentence imposed by the court for violation qf the ' prohibition law. Renner was sentenced some time ago, but he was not taken to the penal farm at that time because he was planning to appeal his ease to the appellate court of Indiana. However, the time allotted for perfecting the appeal, passed by without Renner taking the necessary steps, and the court ordered the judgment executed.

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Wednesday M. B. A. class of U. B. church with Mrs. Ves Baker. Historical—Mrs. French Hower. Thursday Woman's Missionary Society of E. V. Church—Mrs. Fred Linn—2 o'clock Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society, Presbyterian church with Mrs. Roy Runyon, 2:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Society of Mt. Pleasant Church—Mrs. Chas. Ellison 2:00. So-Cha-Rea—Esther Miller. Concord Ladies’ Aid —Mrs. . Sher-, man Kunkel. Young Woman’s Missionary Society) of Evangelical church in Sunday School rooms. Friday Pocohontas Needle club following; lodge. W. H. M. S. of M. E. church, with Mrs. F. V. Mills, 2 p.m. Zion Lutheran Aid at school house 3 p. m. W. R. C. at G. A. R. hall, 2 p. m. Saturday W. R. C. and G. A. R. joint installation at G. A. R. hall, 7 p. m. Society Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Essex entertained with New Years dinner for the following guests: Mrs. Sydia Long and son, J. E. Long, and daughter. Miss Maybelle, of Holgate, Ohio; Mrs. Don Essex, of Angola. Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Jason Essex, of Olena, Ark.: Mr. Dan Kaufman and family, Sherman Essex and family, John Nelson and family, Clifford Essex and family, all of Monroe; Miss Ethel Tumbleson. of Decatur. ♦ The So-Cha-Rea club will meet I Thursday evening with Miss Esther) Miller at her home on Marshall street.: + The Women's Relief Corps will hold a regular lodge meeting at the G. A. R. hall at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. All members are urged to be present. t ♦ The Woman’s Relief Corps and the G. A. R. will hold joint installation exercises at the G, A. R. hall on Madison street at 7 o'clock Saturday night. A large attendance of members of both organizations is desired. The Concord Ladies’ Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sherman Kunkel. ♦ The Aid society of the Zion Lutheran church will at the school house at 3 o’clock Firday afternoon. All members are urged to be present. + At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer, of West Monroe street, the Misses Emma and Lena Guth, Marie Bieneke, and Della Sellemeyer were hostesses to the Young Woman’s . Missionary Auxiliary. The two chapters “Scouting in India” and “Those Poor Missionaries,” from the study , book “India on the March,” were discussed under the leadership of Miss Ruth Mayer. Victrola music was greatly enjoyed. Delicious refresh- . ments were served. Miss Emma Schlickman and Mrs. William Lawrie, of Denver, Colo., were out-of-town guests. + The Young Woman's Missionary Society of tha Evangelical church will meet in the Sunday School room et the church on Thursday evening. ♦ All ladies who have any article of clothing that they wish to donate to the Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid society for their January rummage sale are asked to send such articles to the basement of the church tomorrow afternoon. If you cannot deliver the goods notify the president or one of the vice-presidents. Any pieces of clean wearing apparel, shoes, hats, caps and the like are needed for this sale, ♦ The Psi lota Xi sorority held their regular monthly social meeting with Mrs. A. R. Holthouse last evening with sixteen in attendance. Th e gj r ] g sew . ed and discussed the book which is to be read by the members for th e next social meeting. Old business was discussed and disposed. The next meeting will be held January 16, with Mrs. " ■ E. Hoffman. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. ♦ A delightful New Years party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs Russell Bowman Sunday evening The home was beautifully decorated with the, season, cplprs. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Alpha King and son, of Van Wert; Mrs. Klingen ) berg and daughters, of Fort Wayne;' Mr. and- Mrs. Milton Werling, of Preble; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bowman,) of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Ves Venis: Messrs. Seth Ray, of Iowa; Chai-' mer and Glen Ray; Ed Bettv and Homer of Bufialo, New York: Helen. Kern and Jaunita Berling, of Roch- 1

ester: Dorothy Ray and Lucille a Bloom of Chicago. The evening was i spent with music and games. Ade- t Melons luncheon was served ut mid- ( night. KOHLER CASE UP FOR TRIALTHURS. - - Adams County Man’s Cause To Be Heard In Bluffton City Court Bluffton. Ind., Jan. 3.—Judge E. C. ) Vaughn, having assumed jurisdiction as special judge, to try the case in city court, of the state against Fred Kohler, an Adams county farmer I charged with liquor law violations, yesterday announced that he had set the case down for a hearing on Thursday of this week, at ten o’clock. An affidavit in four counts was filed against Kohler. following the arrests and convictions of Hosea Martz and Frank Seegar, who are now held in jail here as witnesses against Kohler before being taken to the penal farm to serve their sentences. Seegar confessed to making booze at Kohler’s farm and declared the still belonged to Kohler, while Martz testified he got five gallons of booze confiscated when he was arrested at Kohler’s place. Kohler is charged with manufacture of intoxicating liquor in Wells county ; possession of liquor in Wells county; possession with purpose of sell, etc.; i and with transportation of liquor in 1 Wells county. Attorneys David E. Smith and R. C. ' Parrish, of Fort Wayne, have been re- ' tained to defend Kohler, while the prosecution will be handled by G. R. ' Louden, who was appointed deputyprosecuting attorney by Vie Simmons, and by T. V. Harsh, deputy prosecut- ' ing attorney under W. A. Burns. 1 Mr. Harsh has had charge of the 1 ; prosecution heretofore and is well acquainted with the facts. Federal Man Ready To Help Local officials this-ffifternoon received a communication from the offices of the federal prohibition enforcement 1 agent at Indianapolis, offering to send a federal agent here Thursday, to assist in the prosecution of Kohler anil ’ it is understood that the offer will be accepted. Little Child Quizzed In i Murder Investigation , (United Press Service) Newcastle, Ind., Jan. 3. — (Special to Daily Democrat)—A little child tried 3 to point the way today to solution of - the mysterious hatchet murder of Bill 5 Shaffer and his wife. ►' Billy Huffstickler. 3 years old, who ■ was imprisoned in the death Lense of 3 tlie Honey Creek farm for five days 3 and five nights until the crime was discovered, appeared before the Henry 1 county great jury as a witness. ■ Fro mthe youngster the grand jurors. 1 hoped to learn more details of his oft repeated statement whic i pictured a woman trailing LprrW.y through the . blood spattered rooms find up the stair- ( way to get Billy a glass of jelly. On this jelly a piece of apple pie and a small amount of water Billy subsisted f while he suffered from cold and slept near the mutilated corpse of IJ S aunt ’ Mrs. Shaffer. , It was presumed that youngster ( would repeat again his story of two men visiting the house to “see Uncle Bill about his pigs.” . But every sentence that little Billy t utters is disconnected in a childish way and prosecutor Jeffrey planned to i Play with him during the examination rather than risk frightening him by direct questioning. , .CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE . Wheat: May. $1.20%; July, 12 , Corn: May. 71%c; July 71 %c. OatsMay 44c; July 41%c. 1 — * - A PLEASANT SURPRISE A very pleasant surprise was given for J. W. Rogers and family on Friday evening, December 29, when a number ot neighbors and friends came in with their families to show their feeling el respect in the event of he and his family soon leaving lo take up mis sion work under the auspices of th„ missio. ’><>ard of the state of Florida (After a very pleasant, social talk, re Ifreshmenta of ice cream and cake were .served. After which Eld. Rogers gave |a fine talk on Florida, regarding the fine climate, the fruits, and the. customs of the natives Southerner, as well as the possibilities of the, colored polks in the South. The following i were present: Mr. and Mrs. Henrvi

Yake and four children, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Ehrman and little son, Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Dilhug, son and daughter; Mrs. Mary Dilling, 8r„ Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Olwin and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sudvine and son, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Addler and three children. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Buckmaster and two daughters. Mr. and Mr! Joe Baunigardnel 1 and nine children. Mr. and Mrs. Milt Zimmerman and six children. Mr. and Mrs. IJoyd Clouser

I I Quality and economy I Quality and Economy go hand in hand at this store. Here you will find just what you want and at good standard prices. We have shoes and oxfords for men and women in the most popular styles and at quality popular prices. BUY FOR CASH AND BUY FOR LESS. People’s Cash Shoe Store I I- ■ ■■ ■■ — Furniture loans up to S3OO You can borrow our cash | Don’t Fnro-pft ,r you q " n rurßlture ' ‘ nano < 1 other persona VOIII? property and return it in small monthly payments. Signature is uifh A finely furnished how- I ’’ HH isn't necewsary to get a loan. | it q Just satisfy us that yon ar* I 'J honest and you will get th ‘ money without delay. American Security Co, The Cort T-H-E-A-T-R-E ' l ' on « ht Tomorrow "KINDRED OF THE DUST” featuring two great stars. Est *- * ; of the Dustj ~"'“'-SJSHSBS Good Aram™ 1^‘ H r ads of Oak ” . 10 reels ' ' m J >un * Mack Sennett corned! L lecls Orchestra 10c-25c

and throe children, Mr. aih j Welty, Mr. and Mrs, Samuel L , four of their children. M r Joe I’eteroim and three 1 and Mrs. J. L. Kline and SO n ■ about seventy people; the Battf ! her that went with Jacob do? Egypt. And a* Eld Rogers, wC spent two winters in Florida 2 told of the beauties of that I< V the iucious fruits, these 7o Mfll , him in mind, for the time being •