Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 30 April 1923 — Page 4
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TRAGIC DEATH OF JUDGE MORAN:— (From Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette) The people of Fort Wayne and all tins region of Indiana have had no greater shock than was inflicted by the news that on Saturday evening the rivers in this city had given up the body of Judge John C. Moran, of Locatin', thus unsealing the mystery that for more than a week had darkly closed about the disappearance of that well-known jurist. The circumstances of his disappearance have been more than once recounted. He had been in Fort Wayne, Thursday evening. April 19, for a short time, am! at 9 o’clock was accom- * panied to the interurban station by a lawyer friend, who saw him aboard a car for Decatur. Near the Pennsylvania tracks on Calhoun street,, Judge Moran left the car, evidently , ill and in great distress. A few minutes later he was seen in a restaurant by an old friend who was passing. This gentleman had proceeded on his way but a few steps when he decided he should return to the restaurant and greet Judge Moran. But two or three minutes had elapsed since he saw Judge Moran in the restaurant.
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yet when he again reached the place Judge Moran had gone out There was no trace of him in the vicinity. When Judge Moran was observed by • this friend in passing that was the ’ last seen of him alive by any one who knew him. His failure to return lo Decatur caused uneasiness there and on the day following his disapi penrance members of his family and J other friends camo here to make inI quiry in which they were Joined by 1 Fort Wayne acquaintances. While i I it was well known that Judge Moran J was in ill-health as u result of a ser- . lons prostration by pneumonia sever:'! months ago and suffering from tie- severe strain of overwork tn the dbeharge of his duties us Judge of the Adams circuit court and of similar duties he had assumed in other tribunals, the worst which at first was feared was that he had sustain-
ed a sudden nervous breakdown and might be either wandering iu or about Fort Wayne or have found shelter under which his whereabouts for the immediate time were concealed. No ' trace of him could be gained. From the time he left the restaurant his : movements were shrouded iu an impenetrable mystery. Everything which seemed to be a clue, all tenuous at best, led to nothing. A thorough search of the city and of the country about, minute inquiry over a wide region and publication of the disappearance ‘ throughout the country revealed no trace of the missing
jurist. What was given up hy the liver Saturday evening confirmed the poignant fear which had eaten at the hearts of his family aud friends as day followed day and baffled effort continued to be the only result of a | pm-severing search which constantly i enlisted more aid as it progressed. That Judge Moran had suffered, as in tlie beginning was feared, a suddeu nervous breakdown, seems con--1 lusive. His known impaired physics 1 condition suggested it, the tragic ■luel furnished by the river seems jfnily Jo confirm it. The absence of any evidence of his having suffered 1 fuiui criminal violence sustains the
theory that In blind bewilderment he was led by an untoward fate to the river. It is a moat sad and tragic affair. Judge Moran was a man of line character and rare endowments, lie was one of several brothers who huvo attained to success and distinction and iu hia home community, where his lifetime had been spent, he was esteemed and honored by all. In the closer circle of his friendship he was held iu an affectionate regard which is the happy portion of those who Join to minds singularly gifted the qualities of generous hearts, companionable natures and the finer sentiments of life. He was a brilliant ami able lawyer and during his incumbency of the bench had gained n
far repute as a jteculiarly endowed, upright and Just judge. Wherever he was known his death will bo sincerely lamented and the sorrow of his passing will be made sharper by the tragedy of the circumstances which invest it. Sympathy which words can but poorly convey goes from all sides to his family go suddenly and so cruelly stricken. JOHN MORAN: — A gloom that fails to lift, hangs over this community, as a result of the ill fated death of Judge Johu C. Moran. In the midst of a notable career which he had earned by earnest devotion to duty, rare ability and faithfulness to every trust imposed nnon him. his tragic death has shocked and stunned the p'eople in this county and this section of Indiana. 11l of body and his mind dazed he evidently walked unknowingly into the river. Death no doubt came instantly and without pain or suffering but the relatives and thousands of good friends who hud searched continuously for many days and nights.
while in away. prepared for the blow, seem unable to yet believe the truth that John Moran is dead. As the news was being received at this office Saturday evening aud details drifted in over the telephone from time to time, a hushed crowd of people whose sad hearts throbbed in sympathy with the loved members of the family aud whose every hope had been for better news, listened with downcast faces and spoke in h>« voice, each telling of some thing about Judge Moran which caused admiration. respect or love. John Moran was a real man, conscientous, industrious, ambitious to do his full share in life, kind to every one, a lawyer of great ability, public spirited, with a wonderful personality and a keen intellect. He was a friend to everyone and took particular pleasure in assisting in the most kindly and modest way, the
more unfortunate people. Few strangers came to Decatur who did not receive from him a kindly word of welcome when he chanced to meet theni'. His long record of tilings worth while, accomplished, will for generations to come keep alive his memory. He will be sadly missed by the members of the bar of this and other counties surrounding, for be took seriously his high office and His greatest desire was to so fill that place as to merit the respect of those best able to judge aud he did. Words of praise always come at such times as this but you may feel assured that the expressions from members of his own profession, concerning Judge Moran, will be honestly sincere. He was admittedly one of the best jurists in Indiana, a fact well established because of the constant demand |tor | his services. Church ami lodge brothers, business mon. farmers, people of every class, join us in extending to members of the bereaved family deepest sympathy. We grieve with them. From an obscure country lad with
slight Opportunities for educational advantages. John Moran pounded out a career, rising to the highest office in the county. He educated hlpijielf in normals and colleges, taught school, practiced law, served as state attorney and finally reached the position of circuit judge which he held with splendid success. In life are to he found many lessons which should help the average youth. His honesty, integrity, strict attention to
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duty, willingnesg to tend a helplug hand and his straight forward manner and au upright life made him a rnau among men aud a neighbor and friend worth while. BUSINESS TO CEASE:— For an hour or hour and a halt tomorrow morning—ten o'clock until the services for Judge John C., Moran are ever—business iu Decatur will cease and the doors will be locked, us a matk of respect to the lute highest officer in Adams couuty. This is the least and the most we can do to close the life record of one who has taken so important a part in our affairs.
SPORT NEWS + STANDINGS + ++++++♦ + + + + + + + National League Team W. L. Pct. New York 9 4 .692 Chicago 7 5 .683 Philadelphia 5 4 .555 Pittsburgh tl il .500 Cincinnati 6 6 .500 Boston 5 6 .-155 St. Louis 5 7 .417 Brooklyn 3 8 .273 American League Team W. L. Pet. Cleveland 9 3 .750 Detroit 8 4 .667 New York 7 4 .636 Philadelphia 5 4 .555 Washington 4 6 .400 Boston 4 6 .400 St. Louis 3 7 ,W 0 Chicago 2 8 .200 American Association Team W. U Pct. , Ixtuisvillr 7 3 .700 Kansas City 5 3 .625 St. Paul 6 4 .600 Columbus 6 4 .600 Milwaukee 5 7 .417 Indianapolis 4 7 .304 Toledo 4 7 .364 Minneapolis 3 6 .333 *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ + YESTERDAY'S RESULTS ♦ *+++++++ + + + ♦ + +
National League Boston. 3: Brooklyn. 1. Philadelphia. 9; New York. 8. Chicago. 0; Cincinnati. 3. Pittsburgh, 2; St. Louis, 3. American League Cleveland. 8: Chicago, 3. St. Louis, 0; Detroit. 1. Philadelphia. 3; Washington, 2. American Association Indianapolis, 5; Toledo, 4. Louisville. 3; Columbus. 5 Milwaukee. 4; Minneapolis, 0. Kansas City, 13; St. Paul, 5. < — PAINTERS’ NOTICE A great many merchants have inquired at this office for painters to take a contract for the painting of their business fronts. Lots of work to be had at good prices. Let’s get the town painted as soon as possible. Come in and see us. Help make Decatur’s business section shine and help put the town on the map. o —— Portland Attorneys Hurt in Automobile Accident
Portland. April 30.—News of the automobile accident at Evansville, Wednesday afternoon, in which Attys. Wheeler Ashcraft and Malcolm Skinner of this city, had narrow escapes t out death, was learned this morning by Portland friends • and relatives when Mr. Ashcraft arrived home. Both Mr. Ashcraft and Mr. Skinner were in Evansville on business for the Hawkins Mortgage Company. Mr. Ashcraft was preparing to leave on the afternoon I* ft N. lor Louisville, Ky.. and Elmer Gerst. asst, manager of the Welfare loan office at Evansville, and Mr. Skinner started for the train with Mr. Ashcraft in a l ord coupe. In a fairly busy part of the city they collided with a fire truck going 50 to 55 miles an hour. Their Ford was caught by the hind wheels and turned over and completly demolished. The most badly injured of the three men was Mr. Skinner. Mr. Skinner was cut on the left side of the forehead; the backs of both hands and his wrists arc badly mashed: his right knee is injured and cjotlpng and. shop f s swere, so tyatjly torn that it whs necessary to purchase new wearing apparel. o— EVANGELICAL BROTHERHOOD A special called meeting of the Evangelical Brotherhood will be held at the church this evening at 7:30 and all members are urged to be [ present. Business of importance to 1 the Brotherhood will be transacted.
DO YOU REMEMBER WAY BACK WHEN- « I - --* We put our shirts on over our head and buttoned them up in the back? The Citizens Bstnk done business is the old Bremerkamp residence that stood where the Enterprise Drug Store now stands, and Johu W. Rout whs the president, and Barucy Kohue was the cashier? Heller Dague conducted a general store In the building now occupied by the Tea Co ? The Adams County Bank occupied iho Bollman building that stood on the Big Store corner? P. C. Clevernn had the stave aud heading factory across the (1. R. A Iwhich was known as the "Orphans Home?" Harry Kanoven run the Monument works on the corner where the filling station stands oh Jefferson street? When Main street was paved with boulders gotten from the river and Tim Coyle was the big boss on the job? Hover’s Hall was the leading Opera House and Frank Franco sang in Pinafore? Jacob Freang was one of the leading building contractors?
TO PICK A CONSERVATIVE Washington. April 30. —(Special to Daily Denidcrat) —A conservative republican who w‘ll staunchly support the Harding administration and "fill the gap” in regular republican ranks will be suggested to succeed Senator Knuts Nelson of Minn., whose sudden death clipped another vote tn the administration slender margin in the senate. Assurance have already been received from republican political leaders in Minnesota that the appointments will not be permitted to strengthen the group of "so called radicals” in the senate. o ——• $ $ I—WANT ADS EARN—>->—s
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Airplanes Protect Rico Fields. Airplanes are used to frlghfbfi wild ducks and «*«»<• and keep them from destroying the rice fields at parts as California.
The Cort T-H-E-A-T-R-E TONIGHT—TOMORROW Here’s where low spades make full houses. 4k CharlesV* I|L Pg™* °W; J' Charles Ray is boss of a Boston beanery who goes west to ''grow up with the country." But even there he can't escape the kitchen until two erooks bent him on the dcuce-of-spades trick. Thenwell from goulash-garage to gun-man is some jump, but Charlie makes it. ADDED ATTRACTION—"THE SPEEDER” Comedy featuring Lloyd Hamilton 9 Reels Fox News 10c-25c
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