Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 102, Decatur, Adams County, 29 April 1923 — Page 5

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MIM Ruth Liby, Who has made her with th. Rev. Mrs. 8. I. ble l i" Monroe dur,uß th ® paSt .inter, and who was graduated from U ie Monroe high school this week, together with Miss Viola Reinhart ’ l to Fort Wayne Thursday to „, ak e arrangement, for a course in training. The girls expect to begin the course either at Fort M’avne or Indianapolis in June. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kruge and daughter, Vera Louise, of Fort Wayne, will spend the week with Mrs. Kruge'. mother, Mrs. Rebecca gadv of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick McFecly and son, Frederick, Jr., of Ft. Wayne, will spend the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Bain. Mrs. N. C. Anderson returned thfc morning to her home at Gideon, Mo. after visiting in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Kintz. On her way home she will stop at St. Louis to visit with her daughter, Miss Marjorie Anderson who is attending college there. Mrs. Chalmer Porter and son, Robert, went to Greencastle, Indiana for a two weeks’ visit witli relatives. Mrs. C. A. Dugan was a visitor with Fort Wayne friends. Mrs. Dau Kyndall and daughter are i expected home this evening. Little Anna Jane has been quite ill for a day or two but is reported better. Mrs. W. A. Klcpper is able to be up again after a two days illness ns the result of swallowing a piece of i peanut candy. Painters can secure a contract to paint business house fronts by dropping in almost any place. Several firms contracted today. While painting the front take a look at the old sign. Perhaps it can also be brightened a bit. .May 11th is Dad's day at Indiana University and several from here are planning to attend. Walter Johnson has been at Indianapolis a day or two, attending the arguments for a new trial in the Gary cases. May Ist. 1897 a great storm occurred here. Ed Phillips recalls it very clearly because that was the day he arrived in Decatur and he remembers it as a cool reception. The storm was the most severe ever known here for the time of year. Christ Eicher of Linn Grove was looking after business here this morning. Dr. J. W. Vizard. Jesse Steele and Walter Johnson were among those front St. Marys township to visit here today. Herman Hollman drove to Flint, Michigan this morning and wili motor back to Fort Wayne tomorrow bringing a sister-in-law who has been seriously ill tor several weeks. •loin the searching crowd tomorrow afternoon if you can. Meet at the court house. Win. Simpson made a business trip to Fort Wayne today. Miss Hertha Kohne of Fort Wayne arrived itrtlie city to spend the week-; end with iter parents. Dallas Elsey, of Fort Wayne, will s|'<‘l)t the week-end with his parents near Preble. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leichenstiger and daughter Florine, of Wren, Ohio, v "i ■ shopper in the city today.

mPHDi DICATUK A TWOFOLD SERVICE Thia bank performs a twofold service. It gathers money thorugh the deposits of thousands of people. It loans funds for purposes which benefit the community from which the money came. For more than .‘l9 years we have been closely associated with local development. Service rendered has been largely responsible lor our own growth. An account here will be an aid to you. k ' J MrsOTafional Cap ital a rid Surplus *120,000. QQ X X IDecqtur, In.di.3riq BMisvCJ*

EXPECT TO SO TO CONFERENCE Decatur People Plan to Attend Conference of Evangelical Church The seventy-first annual session of the Indiana Conference of the Evangelical church will be held at the Broadway Evangelical church in South Bend Muy 1 to 6. (’. E. Hocker has been appointed lay delegate from the Decatur Evangelic;-! < hurch to attend the conference. Mr. Hocker and the Rev. (’. L. Haney, pastor of the local church, will go to South Bend tiie first of next week. There will be approximately two hundred ministers and lay delegates at the conference besides the many other members of the church who expect to attend. The Haven Hubbard Memorial Old Peoples's Home at New Carlisle, Indiana, will be dedicated on Saturday, May 5, and the dedication will me held in connection with tho conference. The Rev. 1). D. Spangler, a .former Adams county man, is superintendent of the old people’s home. The assignment of ministers for the coining year will be made on next Sunday, the closing day of the conference. A number of Decatur people are planning to drive to Soutli Bend to attend the conference on Saturday and Sunday of next week. Following is the program for the conference: Tuesday, May 1, 1923 2:00 p.m.—Meeting of Board of Examiners, Rev. D. O. Wise, Chairman. 7:30 p.m.—Lecture, "The Miniate: and His Task." Prof. J. S. Stamm. Wednesday, May 2, 1923 9:00 a.m. —Annual Meeting of, the Conference Missionary Society, Rev. E. Garfield Johnson. President. 2:00 p.m.—Opening of the Annual Conference Session, Bishop S. P. Spreng, Chairman. 7:30 p.m.—Sermon, Bishop S. P. Spreng, D. D. Thursday, May 3, 1923 8:30 a.m.—Business Session of Conference. 1:30 p.m.—Business Session of Conference. 7:30 p.m. Address. “Youth and Religion. Rev. Roland P. Schloerb. Friday, May 4, 1923 8:30 a.m.—Business Session of Con ference. 1:30 p.m.—Business Session of Conference. 4:30 p.m.—Address, Dr. Frederick Shannon. 7:30 p.m.—Sermon, Dr. Frederick Shannon. « Saturday, May 5, 1923 8:30 a.m.—Business Session of Conference. 2:30 p.m.—Dedication of the Haven Hubbard Memorial lOld I’eojflfu’s Home, New Carlisle, Indiana. Sunday, May 6, 1923 9:30 a.m.—Bible School, Benj. G. Thomas, Sv.pt. 10:30 a.m.—Ordination Sermon, Bishop S. P. Spreng. 2:30 p.m.—Ordination of Eiders and Deacons. 3:30 p.m.—Annual Missionary Ser-

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I T mon, Rev. B. r. Wiener. 7:30 p.m.—"Tho larst Judgement," an Oratorio, Tho Broadway Church Choir. ——- —o — MONROE COMMENCEMENT Large Audience Attended Exerciaes Held Wednesday Night Monroe, Ind., April 28—(Special to I Daily Democrat) — The commencement exercises of tho Monroe high school, class of 1923, which was held in the Methodist church on Wednesday night, was one of the best ever held here. Promptly at 7:45 the graduates marched into the large edifice where a largo audience was awaiting them, and seated themselves on the rostrum. The youug people made an imposing and fine appearance, and was one of the most brilliant group of graduates that, no doubt, ever sat before un audienco on any like occasion. The speaker of the occasion. Rev. Lawchor, delivered un excellent address on the “Four Square Man”. Rev. Lawcher, in his address, made many strong points. Ho emphasized the following four points: the beauty of high ideals, the nobility of purpose, tiie sublimity of conviction, and tiie all-consuming passion. The graduating class for 1923 was! composed of the following young men and ladies: Robert Meyer, Arzie Grist, Roxie Kessler. Viola Reinhart, Lu-ila Heffner, Alice McKean, Jose-' Rhine Heffner, Ruth Liby, Rhoda Lehman, Veda Andrews and Margaret i McKean. -j m *• , o — HUNTINGTON WINS GAME Local High School Baseball Team Loses Game 25—6 Decatur high school proved no match for Huntington high school in ;; ' aseball game played at Huntington! yesterday afternoon, the locals losing I I's to C. Only six innings were played, i !' eatur scored two runs in their half of the first inning but the Huntington ! lads came back in their half and scored nine markers. Decatur never had a chance after that inning. Eleven errors were marked up against the Decatur players during the game, while Huntington made only one misi ' y. Bogner and White pitched for 1 eatur and the opponents gathered i (ecu hits off the two, one a home run by Newell in the fourth inning. Pucher held the locals to five scattered hits, while his teammates afforded him excellent support. Score: R H E Decatur 201 0 2 I—6 5 11 Huntington 951 8 2 0 —25 16 1 Batteries: Decatur, Bognar, White ; n l Wittgenfield; Huntington, Bucher and Baker. Were Will the Two O’clock Guys Go Now? (aojA.ms sso.i.i paiiu.p Chicago, April 28.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Morgan A. Collins, m w police chief, today announced a determination to make Chicago a "one o’clock town.” Collins asked Corporation Conn- . : 1 Busch for an opinion on legality of closing all cabarets and cases at that hour. The move is aimed at notorious resorts and "black and tan” cabarets which now run all night. o SEEK VOICE OF CONGREGATION Reformed Church Building Committee Refer Matter to Members * ______ The building committee of the Zion Reformed church at a meeting Friday afternoon deckled to refer the matter of awarding the contract for the building of the new church to the vote of the entire congregation This is done, it was said, because of the difference in the estimated cost ami the lowest bid received. C. N. Christen, of this city, was the low bidder, his price being $41,930.00 on the general contract. The low bids on the plumbing, heating and wiring made the total cost of the new edifice, exclusive of the art glass, over $46,000.00 and the building committee did not want to award the contracts unless the congregation had the opportunity to vote on the increased financial obligations, which would fall upon the members. The mat ter will be explained to the congregation on Sunday and on the following Sunday, May 6th, tho members will decide if tho contract, stall be awarded. It is understood that a majority favor going ahead with the building of the new church. I The building, when erected, will be! located at the corner of Jackson and - Third streets,- the parsonage being, moved west on Jackson street.

NOTICB TO fIEFTJMDAWTS Stufe of Indiana. Admna County, SHt In th© Adam* Circuit Court, April Term, 1923, Cftuiie No. ’1039 Tn Quiet Title. Walter Whittonbarger v». -lain on liuichiNon, ct al. Now coniei the plaintiff by C, L. Wulutm, hla attorney and tile* hl* complaint herein towthi-r with 'the affidavit of a competent perron: that the residence upon diligent Inquiry In unknown of the following named de« fendanta, to-wlt: James 11 utchlvon. JaincM HutchlnHon, Mary Jane Hutchinson, (’levch S. Silver, Sarah Silver, Clemen Silver, (’. S, Silver, wliohv rhi'latlan nainu Im un* known to plaintiff, Cl revcm S. Silver, Thoma* Pritchard, Margaret Pritchard. Thos. Pritchard, John Winton, Antonette I. Winton. Antonelli' I Wlton, Antoinette I. Winton, Richard f’hhtv, Beniamin 11. Tower, Catharine Tower. B H. Tower, whone chriNtiaa name is unknown to plaintiff. Thomas Stapleford, Lovina Stapleford, T. Staplefoi I. whowo Christian name is unknown to plaint iff. Volney Parka, John Shacklev, Albion Shatki-’v, Ellze I’vrkinN and Benjamin r. Pettit, that the namcK of the defendantm are unknown and that they are believed tc he non residents of tho State of Indiana. atit d in tills action by the fob lowing names and designations, Cowl t: ‘•Tiie unknown husbands and wives respectively, of tiie following named persons, to-wit: James Hutchison, James Hutchinron, Mary Jano Hutchinson, Cloves K SIR er. Sarah Silver, (Beeves Silver. C. s. silvo*', whoso Christian name is unknown to plaintiff, Chews S Silver Thomuß Pritchard, Margaret Pritehnrd, Thos. Pritchard, John Winton Antonette I. Winton. Antonette 1. Wit >n. Antoinette 1. Winton, Richard Chute, Benjamin 11. Tower, Catharine j Tower. H. 11. Tower, whoso Christian i name Is unknown to plaintiff. Thomas ' Stapleford, Lovina Stapleford, T. I Stapleford, whose Christian name Ik unknown to plaintiff, Volney Parks, John Shackley, Albion Shackley. Elim i < i kins, and Benjamin i’. Pettit, th< ! names of ail of whom are unknown to ; plaintiffs; the unknown widowers and ' widows, children, descendants and ; heirs. surviving spouses, creditors ; ami administrators of the estates, dr- : viseps, legatees, and exeeuI tors of tho last Wills and Testaments | successors in interest, and assigns I respectively, of tiie following named and designated deceased persons , to-wit: James Hutchison. James Hutchin- | son, Mary Jane Hutchinson, Cleves S ! Sib er, Sarah Silver, Cleeyes Silver, C ( S. Silver, whoso Christian name is unknown to plaintiff, Cleeves Silver Thomas Pritchard. Margaret Pritclip.rd, Thos. Pritchard, John Winton Antonette I. Winton. Antonette 1 Witon, Antoinette I. Winton, Richard (’li'ite, Benjamin H. Tower, Catharine T. b. h. Tower, whose chrtatiai name* is unknown to plaintiff, Thomas Stapleford, Lovina Stapleford, T. St.ij leford, whose Christian name is unknown to plaintiff, Volney Parks John Shackley, Albion Shackley, Eliza Perkins, Benjamin !•’. Pettit, Joseph Sl.ack.ley. Louisa J. Shackley, Hiram W. Shackley. Mary A. Shackley. Phineas C. Shackley, Jonas tfiiackley I arren Shackley. William I). Walters the names of all of whom are unknown to plaintiff, All of the women once known by any of the names and designations I above stated whose Jiames may have been changed, and who are now known by other names, the names of all of whom are unknown to plaintiff; the spouses of all of the persons above named, described and designated as defendants to this action who are married, the names of all of whom ar* unknown to plaintiff; all persons and corporations who assert or might assert any title, claim or interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint in this action by under or through any of the defendants to this action named, described" and designated in said complaint, the names of all of whom are unknown to plaintiff”; That the defendants Samuel K. Shackley and Samantha E. Shackley I are non residents of the State of Indiana; that said action is for the purpose of quieting the title to real estate in the State of Indiana; that a cause of action exists against al] ot said defendants; that all of said defendants are necessary parties to said action and that they are believed to be non residents of the State of Indiana. The following real estate in Adams County, in the State of Indiana is described in said complaint, to-wit: The south half of the southwest quarter of section Nineteen (19) in township twenty-eight (28) north of Ib'nge fifteen (15) East. I’his action is instituted and prosecuted by said plaintiff for the purpose of quieting his title to the real estate above described as against all demands, claims and claimants whatsoever except the holder of a mortgage thereon as set forth in the complaint in said cause. Notice is. therefore, given said defendants ami each and all of them; that unless they be p.nd appear before the Adams Circuit Court at the Court House in the city of Decatur, in Adams County, in the State of Indiana on the 3rd day of September, 1923 the same being the first judicial day of a term of the Adams Circuit Court of the State of Indiana, to be begun and holden on the 3rd da.v of September. 1 923. and answer or demur to said cQinplalnt that the same will be heard and determined in their absence. In Witness Whereof 1 have hereunto set my hand ami affixed the seal of said Court at the office of the clerk thereof in the city of Decatur. Indiana, this 27th day of April. A. D. 1923. (Seal) JOHN T. KELLY, Clerk of the Adams Circuit Court C. L. Walters, Atty, for Pitff. 28-D-12 o GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Minnie Hughes went to Portand Wednesday morning where she spent the day attending to business matters. Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel of Bluffton were guests at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Long last Monday. Mesdames Tom Vorhees and C. N. Brown, delegates of the local order of the Easter Star, left for fndiam anolis Tuesday morning where they attended the state meeting. Joe Cline was a business caller in Berne Tuesday. W. W. Tripplctt and wife returned to their home at Richmond tho first of the week after spending a few days looking after their property here. The Lull class of the M. E. Sunday School held a candy party at the homo of Joseph Walker last Monday evening in honor of Mrs. J. W. Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds with her chil- ■•., . 5 l dren, Esthcj- and Hhrftld, has bsoii' keeping house in the Walker home for the past week and will remain (here until school is out Friday when they will join Rev. Reynolds at Arcadia. A largo number of ladies were present, each one taking some ’ candy which served as refreshments.' A good time was enjoyed by all, but' ! they expressed their regret at losing

Mrs. Reynolds and wished her much happiness and success In her new home. Mrs. Henry Banta and children and Robert Ranta of Columbus, 0., are visiting this week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Banta. They also attended tho Alumni banquet on Tuesday evening. Harold Pontius and Roger Wlswell, who have been visiting with their parents this week, returned to their work at Kalamazoo Wednesday morning. Mrs. Albert Dehoff spent lent Wednesday in PoiUuud attending to business matters. Mrs. Gertrude Juday and son, Robert of Fort Wayne were business callers here the first of the week. - Mrs. Merlo Teeple aud little I daughter of Cambridge City are visiting her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. C. F. Greene. A. C. Gallmeyer and wife, who have been visiting 'relatives here, returned to their home at Ft. Wayne Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lydia Wegmlller. daughter, Julia, and Mrs. J. A. Long went to Fort Thursday where (they attended the musical comedy, "Up In the Clouds” at the Majestic theater, Mrs. A. Addington, who has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Wells for a short time, returned to her home at Ridgeville Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lodenu White and children.! 8 of Decatur, returned to their home « Thursday morning after visiting with! old neighbors and friends here. Mrs. Clint Pontius and daughter,! Edith, were shoppers in Portland Thursday. —a n U. B. REVIVAL Rev. W. D. Mitchell, pastor of the First United Brethren church, Akron. Ohio, who has been preaching in the U. B. revival here delivered some very : practical, sane and orthodox sermons on vital Christianity during this week. The services will continue throughout next week. Services Sunday will follow the isual program except Rev. Mitchell will speak to parents and children at the morning hour and to men and boys only at 2:30 p.m. Public cordially invited aud heartily welcome. Says “Minute Men” Favor Open Shops (United Press Service) Chicago, April 28. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Victor Calander, state labor secretary, charged today that tho Minute Men of the Constitution, as organized by General Chas. I G. Dawes is a veiled movement fa-ll voting tho open shop. | Formation of the "Minute Men” to I “preserve American liberties” was I innounced yesterday. I The labor secretary's statement I was aimed at a clause in the pur- I poses of Dawes organization declar- E ing that every man should have the I right to “work without interference" I from any source. |1

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* ———■■**■!!* ■ ■ ■■■■■■ mm, I I ■ I ■ HI- ar A Men’s Bible Class IN THE CORT THEATER NEXT SUNDAY MORNING, 9 to 10 This is not a Sunday School or Church but simply a voluntary gathering of men to study the Bible. We , will study the Bible itsell. not lesson leaflets or quarterlies.. Any man is welcome, regardless of creed, culture, color or clothes. F. I). WHITESELL, teacher. 101 Adams St. Base Ball The Decatur American Legion team, the Decatur Grays and many more local teams wilt soon be in the field. These teams will be composed of local home boys. They will want Decatur’s support, and baseball fans,- let’s support them by rooting for the home boys and by our attendance. A good workman needs good tools. A baseball player should use good bats, gloves, balls, etc. We have a nice stock on hand. It gives one pleasure to have a chance to have a choice when buying. Bats 25c to $2.00 Base 8a115... ,10c, 15c, 25c, 50c, sl, $1.50, $2.00 Gloves- all kinds SI.OO and up An especially good fielder’s glove ats2.so Base Ball Shoes $3.25, $3.75, $4.00 Sec our samples of cloth and prices on Base Ball Uniforms. j Heel and Toe Plates, Ankle Supports, Masks, Breast Pro- £ tectors, etc. carried in stock. H. Knapp & Son ■mWWMMWW Ml JW il.l I—IIMIB aiwihfc IM

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