Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 135, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 135.

WISCONSIN STRIKES BLOW AT DRY LAW

local talent WINS APPLAUSE IN “SPRINGTIME" Heavy Downpour Keeps Several Away, But Many Witness Performance REPEATED ON FRIDAY Proceeds Go To Woman’s Club For Furnishing Room In New Hospital A springt'me shower on a springtime evening almost spoiled thp musical comedy. given ini 'the old gymnasium last night under the auspices of the Decatur Woman’s Chib, but the few hundred people who braved the threatening elements felt many times repaid for whatever dampening they may have received in going to the gymnasium. In spite of the heavy , downpour about 8 o’clock and previous to that time, the old gymnasium was well-fiUed with an appreciative audience. Although the cast had rehearsed only ten days, everyone had -his or her roll mastered in fine fashion, due greatly to the diligent efforts of Mr. H. Edmund Hill, director for the John B. Rogers Producing company, who staged the play. There are 145 persons in Uie cast, including a nnmher of little boys and girls. The play will be given again on Friday evening and. weather permitting, the building will very likely be filled to capacity. The proceeds from the play will be used by the Woman's chib in furnishing a room in the new county hospital. A Blighted Romance The story of “Springtime'' deals with the blighted romance of an 1868 scion and the daughter of the founder of the famous "Brewster Pills.” Again in the second generation their children, also lovers, are frustrated in their attempts to marry, and it is not until 1923, and the time of the third act, that the grandchildren of the first lovers are able to culminate the postponed love which h*s come down through the ages. The time involved covers a period rtf more than fifty years. Mrs. Faye Smith-Knapp took the role of Mrs. Elkins, and she told the story of the three generations, she being of the first generation. Each period referred to in Mrs. Elkin’s story was acted out by the remainder of the cast. France Confer, carrying the comedy role of Bobby Brewster, was one of the stars in the cast. This was one of the leading roles and Mr. Conter handled it wonderfully well. Other leadings roles were exceptionally well played by Mrs. J. R. Blair, Mrs. May Holthouse. Mrs. Faye Holthouse, Mrs. Gertrude Hite, .Mrs. Catherine Kampe, Mrs. F. W. Downs. Oscar Lee Vance, and Dr Fred Patterson. Following is the cast of characters in the order of their appearance: Act 1, Scene 1 Elvira Eastman, a social Butterfly -Mrs. J. R. Blair Desiree Miss Virgine Smith Joyce—Miss Florence Bretnerkamp Sue, all friends of Priscilla Dean — Miss Naomi Harkless Mrs. Elkins, of another generation -Mrs. Faye Smith Knapp. Scene 2. The same garden in May 1868 James Brewster, founder of Brewster Pilis—Mr. Oscar Lee Vance Thankful Standish, his sister —Mrs. E. W. Downs Priscilla Bre.wster, his daughter — Mrs. May Holthouse Primrose Standish, her cousin— Mrs. Faye Holthouse Elvira Judd, a young widow—Mrs. J - R. Blair Robby Brewster, a lion with the ladies— France Conter Abigail Tompkins, a susceptible maiden—Mrs. Gertrude Hite Jack Wa!inwr|||gh|t» a young poor 'nventor— Dr. Fred Patterson Tom Higgins, a young Boston swell -J- R. Blair Act 2, Scene I—Same as Act 1, Scene 1- Scene 2, the same garden (Continued on page six)

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Infant Hamilton Child Died Soon After Birth Ruth Hamilton. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hamilton, died al her home near the Pleasant Dale church northwest of Decatur at 5:30 o'clock yesterday evening, shortly after birth. The child lived approximately one hour. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother Lewis, and one sister, Mary Jane. The funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, officiating. Burial was made in the Pleasant Dale cemetery. LOCAL PEOPLE ATTEND WEDDING Several Were At Bluffton Yesterday For KellerConklin Nuptials Several Decatur people went to Bluffton yesterday .afternoon where they attended the wedding of Raymond Keller, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Keller of this city, and Miss Agnes Conklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conklin, of Bluffton. The Bluffton News gives the following account of the wedding: “One of the prettiest of June weddings took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the priest’s house of the St. Joseph Catholic church, when Miss Agnes Conklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conklin. 729 South Williams street, became the bride of Raymond C. Keller, of Decatur, son of Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Keller, also of Decatur. “The Rev. Nicholas Keller officiated. "The bride was charming in a gown of white bridal satin, trimmed in matlase lace and narrow silver ribbons. Her veil was caught on a band of silver ribbons and clusters of silver swansonia. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and swansonia. “Miss Pauline Mannweiler. of Fort Wayne, was the maid of honor. Her dress was of rose and gold taffeta, trimmed in silk fringe and flowers. She wore a headband of flowers. Her flowers were shaded pink roses and sweet peas. "Arthur Kleinhenz, Decatur, served the bridegroom as best man. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a platinum diamond dinner ring A hammered silver fruit basket was the gift of the bride to the maid of honor. The gift of the bridegroom to the best man was a gold watch chain and Elk's tooth. “A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed ihe ceremony at the priest's house. The homo was fragrant with baskets of pink and white peonies, mock orange blossoms and wistaria. The bridal couple left late this afternoon on their wedding trip, not announcing their destination. “The bride is one of Bluffton's esteemed young women. For five years she lias been employed as a stenographer for the Red Cross Mfg. Co. She is a graduate of the International Business College at Fort Wayne. The bridegroom owns a Jewelry store at 'Decatur. “The couple will make their home at 326 North 9th street, Decatur. “Guests at the wedding from other cities were Dr. 11. E. Keller and family, O. R. Marshall, Harold Cline, Lawrence Beall, Gregg Brandyberry. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Davis, Miss Florence Bretnerkamp, all of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mannweiler, Conrad Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Tigar, Lester Pease, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Beck Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Beck, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Miller of Detroit; Miss Merle Sleppy Miss Pearl Looker. Miss Mary Jane Bante, all of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Conklin, of Marlon.” Did You Know This? Had your attention ever been called to the fact that the 1920 government census gave Wells county a population of 20,509 and Adams county 20,503? No? Neither Tad we. Fact Though.

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Paulsboro. N J.—Georges Barbout. Frenchman, attempted to make a flight from Roosevelt Field. Lona Island, to Washington, yesterday in his powerful Dewiitine flivver plane, but was caught in a gust of wind after travelling seventy-five miles and crashed to (he ground near here. The plane struck a tree and slid lightly to the ground. Barbot was not injured and the plane was not badly damaged. He can travel 1,000 miles on $3 worth of gas at a rate of 15 to 90 miles per hour. The photo shows B.irbot in the cockpit of his plane just before the start of his flight. (Pacific and Atlantic Photo)

SALEM TO HIVE CHILDREN'S DAY Interesting Program To Be Given By Children Next Sunday Evening A chiMren's day program will be given at the Salem church on next Sunday evening. June 10. The program will begin at 7o clock. The children of the Salem Sunday School will take part in the program. The public is cordially invited to attend. Following is the program to be given: Grand March by the children. Prayer—Rev. L. C. Wisner Song—Choir Recitation. Welcome —Robert Hahnert Greeting -Wilmer Riley Exercise —Sunbeams Recitation—Delmore Girod Song—Choir Recitation— LaDoyt Miller Song—Primary class, “Song of a Bird.” Recitation—Lois Dellinger Exercise —Rose Thoughts Recitation —Violet Manly Song—Choir Recitation—Victor Lautzenheiser Exercise —It Pays Recitation—Neva Dellinger Song—Primary Class Exercise, “The Purpose of Childrens Day" Recitation —Herman Patterson Piano Solo—Oci-e Miller Exercise, “The Beauty of God's | Love” Address —Rev. L. C. Wisner Recitation—Norris Riley Piano Duet and offering Song—Choir Recitation —Vera T:nkham Solo—Helen Davison Drill by Intermediate Girls Reading-Beryl Merriman Selection by Mixed Quartet Announcements and benediction. Arrest Counterfeiters Os Fake Liquor Lables (United Press -i er yl<'e) f J New York. June 7-(Special to Daily Democrat)—Counterfeiters who, manufactured fake liquor labels to pass off doctored booze as real, stuff" have been rounded up by the I aeeret service in arrests which are believed to have thwarted a nationwide plot. Millions of bogus revenue stamps, labels, fake medicinal prescriptions | and printing paraphernalia were seized. Thirteen are under arrest and more mav be taken. I Secret service agents who arrested the counterfeiters say the labels could have been used to disguise > $25,000,000 worth of any kind of liquor so as to make it appear that it had been smuggled into this country from abroad or illegally withdrawn from bonded warehouses.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, June 7, 1923.

“FLIVVER” PLANE TAKES A TUMBLE

ALLIES GET GERMAN NOTE Germany Proposes To Pay 1,200,000,000 Annually As Reparations ■ (United Press Service) Berlin, June 7..—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The German note, placed in the hands of the allies late . today proposes payment of exactly ~ 1,200,000.(100 gold marks annually as reparations. Chancellor Cuno proposes to raise this amount as follows: 1— Five, hundred million marks through a mortgage on the national ■ railroads. 2 — Another five hundred million by mortgaging industry, commerce lands and factories.. ,3—Two hundred million by a luxury tax the latter amount would be com- ■ mensurately increased as the economic stability of Germany is restored. Cuno pointed out to the allies. Such a tax before the war yielded 8.000.000,000 marks a year and Cuno considers that it could increase as conditions improve. An international conference would be called to suggest any changes in the plan. LIODOR POURING INTO NEW YORK \ Rum Runners Concerned Only With Market Out number Officers 100-1 (United Press Service) Rouses Point, N. Y„ June 7—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The amount of liquor crossing the Canadian border today is limited solely by the amount which the rum runners beI lieve they can dispose of at a profit. The rum runners are more concern- ’ ed with the market than with the I source of supply or the difficulties of getting it across. From Rouses Point westward to Port Covington, a stretch of 60 miles, a bootlegger's invasion of the United States is In full swing. The federal agents are outnumbered 100 to 1. I The smugglers, working in relays through scores of booze store houses that dot the territory west cf Nap- | ierville and LnCoile Quebec, are pouring hundreds of automobile loads of every kind of liquor into New York. Weather Fair tonight and Friday. Cooler In north and central portions tonight.

CONVICTED ON MURDER CHARGE Harry Diamond. Os Valparaiso. Sentenced To Death For Killing Wife fUnited Press Service) Valparaiso, June 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Harry Diamond, former roadhouse keeper, was found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to death by a Jury in cir cult court here last night. He was near collapse when the verdict was returned after the jury had deliberated nearly four hours. Diamond, whose chief defense was based on a plea he was en epileptic and was unconscious when his wife was shot, was branded as a “beast” by W. J. McAleer, prosecuting attorney, in his closing argument to the jury. Diamond and his wife, who was 14 years his senior, were being driven from Gary to East Chicago by William Armstrong, their colored chauffeur. on February 14. according to testimony in the trial, when Diamond told the chauffeur to get out and look at the tires. While the negro was out. Diamond shot his w’lfe three times and then beat her three times over the head. Armstrong testified. Diamond then assaulted the negro, left him for dead on the road and rushed his wife to an East Chicago drug store, according to' testimony. Bluffton Motorist Hits Ditch South Os Decatur When a passing automobile struck his front wheel. Alfred Trullender of Bluffton, lost control of his Ford touring car two miles south of Decatur Tuesday night and the machine went into a fence ppst. One wheel was smashed and the axel bent. Trullender was enroute home from Decatur when the unknown driver of another car went around him, the right rear wheel of his machine striking Trullender’s left front wheel ■ o —■ Commissioners Obtain Bridge For State Line Road Van Wert. Ohio. June 7. —A bridge on the Paulding road that is of no further service there will be removed to the Teeple-Brown state line road and set up there, it was agreed by commissioners here and from Adams county. Ind., Tuesday afternoon at a meeting here. The Indiana county commissioners will purchase a half interest in the bridge on the Paulding road. It will replace one on the state line road that is not serviceable there. The surveyor's office here will prepare estimates on the job. Guy W. Brown made a business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon.

Attended Commencement At Indiana University Mr. and Mrs. R. I). Myers attended the commencement exercises at Indi ana University, Bloomington, yester day. Miss Josephine Myers, their daughter was one of the five hundred and eighteen seniors who received diplomas from the state institute yesterI day. Miss Myers has been employed as a teacher in the Decatur high ’ school for next year. Other graduates from Adams county at Indiana University this year are True P. Gottschalk, of Berne; Esther Munro, of Geneva, ami Walter Vance, of Pleasant I Mills. DONOR LIST IS GROWING DAILY I I Mr. And Mrs. F. E. France I Donate Furnishings For Hospital Room The list is growing. ( The gift of Mr. ami Mrs. F. E. France, of this city, in donating the ‘ furnishings for one of the rooms in ' the Adams Countv Memorial Hospital. : brings the list of donors to eighteen Mr. and Mrs. France notified A. J : Smith, chairman of the board of trits- j I tees last evening, that they would ' I give the $200.00 necessary to furnish I lone of the bed rooms in the hospital.!: Yesterday room seventeen was donated by a person who requested that his ■ name be withhold for the present | Since the hospital trustees made a nubile appeal through the columns of Daily Democrat Inst Saturday for the! furnishings of the 31 bed rooms and 3 i sun rooms, five gifts or donations, have been made bv the public spirited | individuals and organizations of De-i catiir. The gifts of the rooms so far I j have been made by Decatur Individ-1 nals and organizations, but It is stated that a number of individuals and organizations at Berne. Monroe and Geneva are contemplating donating a room. The furnishings for a bed | room can be donated by giving $200.00,! and for a sun room. $300.00. The | trustees, namely: Mr. Smith; Ed M. Ray. of Borne: Mrs. Clara B. Ander-1 son. Geneva, and Frank Heiman, of Washington township. Henry B. Heller, county attorney, or Oscar Hoffman. arcitect anti designer of the beautiful and modern hospital building, will he only too glad to show prospective donors through the hospital. The list of individuals and organization who have donated rooms are: Pythian Sisters: Rebekah Ixxlge; Order of Easter Star: Evangelical church; Woman's club; B. P. O. E. Elks; Knights of Columbus; Rotary club: Mrs. John O' Brien. Marion, formerly of Decatur; Mr .and Mrs. A. J. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Schrock; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel N. Erwin: Mr. and Mrs. F. E. France: “Unknown person." the seventeenth donor: Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller: Psi lota Xi, Tri Kappas, and the Delta Theta Tau sororities. Help the list grow. Add your name to those who have volunteered to donate a room. - • —— Billhoard Only For Local Advertisers Mr. E. X Ehinger. owner of the lot on the west side of North Second street, where the billboard stands, called last evening and made an emphatic statement that no foreign retail advertising will appear on the board. When the contract was made with the Brinkman Sign company, it was stated that no foreign advertising could be used on the board without the consent of Mr. Ehinger and he is mighty sure that he will not give consent to any which will in anyway conflict with the Decatur or Adams county merchants. Ed. insisted that he had boosted too long and too hard to do any thing that would In any way Injure the community—and that's right. He stated that, unless local merchants desire to use the board or unless it is used for articles which in no way conflict with local people, the board will be removed. That settles it. o ■" — The only kind Os friend worth having is the kind you get for nothing.

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REPEAL BILL IS APPROVED BYASSEMBLY Vote Is 47 To 43 For Repeal Os State Dry Enforcement Law Today HARD BATTLE OCCURS Final Passage In Assembly Expected; Senate Ex pected To Kill Measure Madison Wis., June 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) The Wisconsin assembly. s'riking the first western blow at absolute prohibition, today approved the Tucker bill to repeal the state dry enforcement law and sent it to engrossment. The vote of approval was 47 to 43. The question of final passage in the assembly is expected to be decided in favor of the “wets" by virtue of the 47 to 43 votes favorable to the measure today. Shortly before the approval and engrossment vote, the assembly refused to kill the repealer bill by an identical ballot. After final pasage the measure would then go to the senate which has killed a half dozen less drastic anti-prohibition proposals. A hard fought battle of two hours p-oceodod the decisive wet victory. Proposal for a referendum on the , eighteenth amendment was defeated , 50 to 37. by the wets, who referred (the h’ll to the Judiciary committee, [where it will be amended to provide so- a referendum on the question of 'modifying the Volstead act and provid- ' ing for a memorial to congress. A resolution congratulating Governor Al Smith “for his leadership in leadin a movement to return to the constitution of our fathers." was intrduced by Assemblyman Lindahl, wet floor leader. It failed to get the twothirds majority necessary to bring I about immediate consideration, the - ballot c»unt being 47 for and 39 j against, and it was referred to com- ! mittee. It will come up for consideration next week. Assemblyman Tucker, Milwaukee. Socialist, was the author of the bill repealing the dry enforcement law. Madison. Wis.. June 7.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Anti-prohibition in the Wisconsin assembly today claim to have demonstrated sufficient strength to pass the bill repealing the state dry enforcement act. The assembly voted 47 to 39 to immediately consider the Lindahl resolution congratulating Governor Al Smith, of New York, on signing the New York repealer. The motion to consider the motion was lost, however, as the vote fell short of a two-thirds majority. The shadow of Senator Robert M. Lafollette hovered over the impending fray as the vote on the repealer neared. Robert Lafollette Jr., the sen ator's son. and secretary and chairman of the state central republican committee, conferred with Assemblyman Price, "dry" progressive lender. Price later held a whispered conference with Assemblyman Peterson. Milwaukee wet. •— Question Gun Women /United PresM Service) Chicago, .June 7. — (Special to Daily Democrat)—A dozen or more girl cabaret habituos and gun women were trailed by police today in their search for the “midnight flapper bandit" who shot Richard C. Tesmer. insurance ad juster, to death during a robbery Wednesday night. As suspects were apprehended they were taken one by one before Mrs. Tesmer who was with her husband when he was shot down near the Testier residence garage on the Gold Coast. "We are looking for a girl with a peculiar laugh, and blue eyes." said State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe who notified police that if the slayeress Is caught he will see to it she gets a speedy trial and is given the deatli penalty. Some men are popular until they get home.