Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 138, Decatur, Adams County, 11 June 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 138.

SOUTHWEST IS SWEPT BY BIG FLOOD

DISCUSS ROUTE FOR PROPOSED PAVED HIGHWAY Two Enthusiastic Meetings Held At Geneva; State Man Present SEEK CO-OPERATION Present Route Through Adams And Jay Counties May Be Changed (By Special Correspondent) Geneva, Ind.. June 11.—Two very enthusiastic meetings were held in the directors room of the Bank of Geneva last week, one Thursday evening and another Saturday evening, to discuss procedure concerning the building and establishing of a route for the proposed hard surface road which is promised to come in a short time if the co-operation of the farmers and residents of the south half of Adams county and the north half of Jay county can be secured. Mr. Weeks, superintendent of this section of the state for state road construction. was present and explained the state's position in regards to con it was their aim to do away with struction of the road. He stated that every railroad crossing possible in the construction of hard surface roads and for that reason the route north of Bryant to the JayAdams county line would he remapped. the right-of-way being kept to the west of the Pennsylvania tracks tlie entire distance, thus eliminating two very dangerous railroad crossings. To do this it would be necessary to secure enough land along the route from the farms of G. Huser, 11. New comer, L. Miller, P. Burris and C. 0. Rayn, to run the road adjacent to the tracks on the west side to the Adams County line a mile and a half south of Geneva. It is reported that some opposition is developing among a few of those whose farms would thus be affected, but it was thought that when the proposition was thorougly explained, that little difficulty would be experienced. The bridge across the Llmberlost has been condemned anyway. and a new bridge would have to be constructed at that place and the levy raised several feet. The officials stated that it would be economy to change the route since a new bridge could be made and a new. but shorter levy, could be built on the west side of the tracks since another bridge would have to be built over the place where the new channel of the Llmberlost is being dreged and that moving the road to the west one bridge will take the place of two on the present route. It was explained that if this right-of-way could be obtained that the course of road would probably be changed entirely from Bryant, the route going west there for a mile and a half and from that point straight north to Monroe or possibly to the pike which enters Decatur from the west on Monroe street, thus excluding both Geneva and Berne and possibly Mon roe from the route. Those who are interested in the present route being maintained through Adams county are urged to co-operation with the residents in and near Geneva in an attempt to secure this land in Jay county which will virtually assure the same present routing through our country. Joe Walker and James Kelly were appointed as a committee to work for the securing of this land and they are endeavoring to get the co-operation of all those interested in the project. Earm Bulletins Available New supplies of the following farmo'ra. bulletins have been received a* tl‘e county agent's office: Cold Pack fanning; Making the Ration for Dairy tows; Bees; Beautifying the Home ’'founds; Plans for Poultry Houses. A CO P of these bulletins may be obtained by calling at the county agent’s office or requesting them by mail.

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Must Join 5-Acres Corn Contest By June 15th According to word this morning from the county agent's office entries in the fi-acre corn contest must be made before June sth. In order to enter it is necessary that a 50-cent membership in the Indiana Corn Growers Association be taken. Twen-ty-ilve men and boys have entered the contest am! some others have signified their intentions of doing likewise. However, it has been stated that some farmers have a habit of purposely neglecting to enter the contest and make statement in the fall concerning the large yields they have, although their statements are not backed by accurate estimates. o PRISONER SHOT BY POLICEMAN Ft. Wayne Motorcycle Officer Fatally Wounds Man Who Tries Escape Fort Wayne, June 11—Within ten minutes after he had been arrested, at 1 o’clock this morning, in a police raid on a gambling room near Berry and Calhoun streets, Theron Denner. 24, living at 219 West Jefferson street, was shot and almost instantly killed by Motorcycle Officer John L. Pritchard, from whom the youth attempted to escape while being escorted to police headquarters. The emergency squad, responding in one of the police cars, loaded Denner and h!s brother into the machine while Eugene Bouchard, the arresting officer, walked two more of the raid victims to headquarters. Near Calhoun and Wayne streets Denner jumped from the automobile and ran along the street, getting fully 150 feet on Wayne street before the officers could get out of the machine. They called to the prisoner to stop and fired in the air in an attempt to enforce their demands. Denner, however, failed to respond and the officer fired at him, attempt ing to "stop" him only. The bullet took effect in his right shoulder and is believed to have coursed downward through the right lung. Rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital in the same machine from which he attempted to escape, the youth was hurriedly put. upon the operating table and an effort made to save his life. He breathed but a few times however, and expired before an operation could be performed. The raid in which Denner was arrested was staged by Oflicer Bouchard, when he was told that a crap game was in progress. The officer found the game fn progress but was unable to find evidence sufficient to warrant a gambling charge. The prisoners were slated on charges of loitering, the technical charge being placed against them to permit investigations. Farm Bureau Man Here L. L. Needier, president of the Grant County Agricultural Association and district director of the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation arrived in the county this morning. Mr. Butler will remain in the county for a few days for the purpose of assisting local Farm Bureau officers in planning a membership drive which it is said will be begin in a few weeks. ■ • st. Mary’s Township Women Meet Wednesday St Mary's township ladies are invited to meet at the home of Mrs. (•has. Nyffeier, Jr., next Wednesday, when home dress forms will be made and action taken toward «« a home economics organ.zation- The meeting will last during the entire day but presence of all ladies who wish to attend is especially destred inth afternoon. It is said steps will taken to form a home economics organization similar to those in other townships of the county. Repr “ en tives of the Root Township Home Economics club will attend.

FURNISHINGS FOR 3 MORE ROOMS GIVEN Gecode Girls, M. E. Mite Society, And Dallas Wertz.' z.erger Are Donors LIST NUMBERS 23 NOW Only Eleven Rooms In New County Hospital Remain To Be Furnised Three More Donors Gecode Girls club, of the Decatur General Electric company. Mite Society, of the Decatur Methodist church. Dallas Wertzberger, Tulsa, Okla.. son of M. J, Wertzberger of this city. You'll have to hurry if you want to furnish a room in the Adams County Memorial Hospital. Three gifts of the furnishings for that many bed rooms in the Adams County Memorial Hospital were announced late Saturday evening, bringing the total number of rooms donated to twenty-three, a remarkable showing on the part of the splendid people and organizations of this city and elsewhere, in responding to the appeal of the trustees asking that the furnishing In the rooms of the hospital be donated. Dallas Wertzberger, prominent citizen and oil man of Tulsa, Oklahoma, former Decatur boy and son of M. J. Wertzberger of this city, stopped off in the city for a few (Continued on page two) CAMP MEETING OPENS JUNE 17 Annual Camp Meeting Os Church Os God All Next Week At Anderson The annual camp meeting conducted by the Church of God, at Anderson. will begin on next Sunday, June 17, and continue for one week, including the second Sunday, June 24. All day services will be held during the meeting. A number of Decatur people are planning to attend the services. Board and lodging will be provided for the thousands of people from all over the United States, Canada and even foreign lands, who will be in attendance.* This includes several hundred ministers. The pure gospel truths will be taught in its fullness from day to day. The salvation of sinners; edification of believers; the healing of the sick, crippled and suffering; the unifying of God's people: and baptismal services will be some of the outstanding features of the meeting. The trip to the camp meeting grounds at Anderson is a nice motor trip from Decatur over improved state highways. No doubt, many Decatur people will drive their automobiles to the meeting. Everybody is welcome and admission will be free. The old auditorium at the camp meeting grounds will accomodate 1,800 people very easily and the new auditorium will seat 5.500. When the galleries are completed the seating capacity will be 10.500. The location is excellent. There is about twenty-five acres of shade trees and well-kept lawns. The Portland-Mun-cie and Indianapolis traction cars stop at the grounds. The dates are June 17 to 24 inclusive. Following the camp meeting, the Preachers’ Institute will be held for three weeks, beginning on June 25. Rev. D. M. Lyons, pastor of the Decatur Church of God, stated that he would be unable to attend the Preachers’ Institute.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, June 11, 1923.

Two Decatur Young Men Meet In Washington, I). C. Robert Colter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colter, of this city, who is connected with the Hill-Clark company in Chicago, spent Sunday in Washington, D. C., as the guest of Francis Stevens, former Decatur young man, who is now city editor of the Washington Herald. Mr. Stevens is a son of the Rev. and Mrs. D. T. Stevens, formerly of Decatur, but now located in Trenton, New Jersey. Mr. Colter is on his way to Newport News, Virginia, to purchase government machinery for the Hill-Clark company. Both of these Decatur young men are making good in their work. Mr. Stevens has been with the Washington Herald for the past two years and Mr. Colter has been with the Hill-Clark company for near., ly one year, having graduated from Purdue University last Spring. o K. OF C. LODGE MEETS TUESDAY Resumes Regular Meetings Following Remodeling Os Lodge Rooms The first meeting of the Knights of Columbus to be held since the remodeling of the lodge and club rooms started, has been postponed from Monday until Tuesday evening on account of the lodge room being used this evening for a reception and dance to be accorded to Mr. aud Mrs. William Kohne, whose marriage took place at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic church. The ceiling of the lodge room has been raised thirty-two inches, a ladies and gentlemen's rest room has been installed and a partition has been changed around, giving more space in the lobby at the head of the stairs As soon as the new roof Is placed on the building the work of redecorating the lodge room and club will start. The rearrangement of the second floor in the building will be started as soon as the contractor can get to work. An underground coal pit is being built under the sidewalk on Madison Street on the south side of the building and later on an electric (Continued on page three) BANKS TO CLOSE NEXT WEDNESDAY Practically Every Local Banker Will Attend Meeting At Berne All the banks in this city and county will close at twelve o’clock Wednesday noon, June 13th in order to give the bankers an opportunity to attend the fouteenth annual meeting of Group Ope of the Indiana Bankers Association to be held at Berne. Bankers from ten counties, including, Adams, Allen, Steuben, LaGrange. Whitley, Noble, Huntington, Kosciusco, DeKalb and Wells, numbering about 250 in all will attend the meet ing which will be held in the Berne Community house. An excellent program has been prepared. J. D. Winteregg, of Berne, is secretary of the association. Among those on the program are Hon. Thurman A. Gottschalk, state representative from Adams and Wells counties; Charles M. Neizer, president of the First National Bank, Fort Wayne; Eben WolcQtt, state hank commissioner; C. D. Billings, president of Indiana Bankers' association, and a number of others. Practically every banker in this city aud county will attend the meeting and citizens to entertain their distinguished guests. Weather Showers probably tonight and Tuesday, not much change in tempertaure.

GOV. AL SMITH MAKES TRIP TO FRENCH LICK New York Executive Comes To Indiana Resort To Confer With Taggart DENIES CANDIDACY Says He Does Not Intend To Be Candidate For Presidency Os U. S. (United Press Service) French Lick. Ind.. June 11. —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Gov. Al Smith, of New York, is due here this week to take "a rest" at a resort owned by Tom Taggert, Indiana Democratic "boss.” ' While here, Smith probably will learn at first hand his strength with the Indiana Democrats as a "wet" canlidate for president, and his chances to swing the Hoosier vote away from ' Senator Ralston, this state's favorite son. Taggart sounded out the sentiment of the Indiana Democracy pretty 1 thoroughly last week. After the Detn- ■ ocratic editors of the state finish their , annual meeting at Vincennes. Taggart invited them to French Lick. The result was one of the biggest love feasts. I I he party had ever seen in an off-year. I During the proceedings. Taggart obtained a lot of information and he will be able to tell Governor Smith just how he stands with the Democrats of Indiana. Arrives In Chicago Chicago, June 11.—Governor Al ! Smith. New York, declared upon ar ( rival here today that he is not a (Continued on page three) GRADUATES GET THEIR DIPLOMAS Twenty-seven Receive Eighth Grade Diplomas From Catholis School Twenty-seven eighth grade graduates of the. St. Joseph school received their diplomas during the commencement evercises held Sunday morning at the St. Mary's Catholic church during the nine-fifteen high mass, Rev. Otto A. Peters, assistant pastor, officiating. In beautiful and well chosen words Rev. Peters congratulated the graduates, their parents and good Sisters on their success and urged the graduates to continue with their studies next year by attending the Decatur Catholic high school. The graduates who received their diplomas were: Gladys Becker. Margaret Bremerkamp. Anna Colchin, Mary Colchin, Catherine Eiting, Mary Harris, Marcella Keller, Florence Lengerich. Frances Malley. Frances Omlor, Rose Mar'e Smith. Fred Connell. Thomas Dowling. Robert Gage, Lawrence Gase, Clarence Heimann, Peter Koenig. Leon Kohne, Herman Loshe, Bernard Meyer, Raymond Miller. Richard Miller, Joseph Murtaugh. Jerome Omlor, Gerald Smith. Leo Teeple, Francis Wertzberger. The year just closing has been one of the most successful in the history of the Catholic school here. Picnic Next Thursday The annual school picnic of the St. Joseph school will be held Thursday. June 14th iu the Eiting Grove, south of the city. Members of the congregation and their friends are invited to attend the picnic. ——• BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Yost are the proud parents of a girl baby born to them this morning. Mrs. Norman Jacobs is the attending nurse.

J. W. Bosse Returned From Hospital Saturday J. W. B >sse, former postmaster, one of Decatur’s most popular citizens, who has been ill for several months and who has been in St. Jo sepb hospital at Fort Wayne since March 25. came home Saturday. It will be good news to his hundreds ol friends that he is greatly improved and now on the road to complete re covery. He is able to be up a part of the time, is gaining rapidly and will soon he his old time self. He became ill in the early spring with pleurisy and for weeks was in a very serious condition. He has won the fight it is believed and is coming along fine. MRS. LYNCH IS LITTLE BETTER Daughter Os County Coroner Mattax Is In Very Dangerous Condition Harold Mattax. of Geneva, and Mattax of this place returned late Sunday evening from the bedside ot their sister. Mrs. Harry Lynch, who lies in the hospital at Hartford City in an extreme serious condition fol lowing the birth of a child early Satur day morning. They reported the con dition of their sister as slightly improved. Mrs. Lynch became sick last Tues . day and was removed to the hospital. 1 but it was Saturday before the child was born. It died shortly afterward Dr. Mattax. who is the father of the girl and coroner of this county, was with her at the hospital and had. up until Sunday, been continually at her dde except for three hours one night when he laid down to rest. Her condition became so alarming that for several minutes Saturday evening no heart beat could be detected ami the nurses and most ot the doctors, except Iter faithful father had given up all hope of saving her life. But eventually a slight rallying was noticed and she •ontinued to show signs of improve ment throughout the night. Saturday night, and she spent a fair day Sun lay. It was necessary to perform a most serious operation and If she recovers sufficiently another one of minor importance will have to he per formed later. Mrs. Lynch is well known in the southern half of the county, she hav ing graduated from the Geneva schools several years ago and was music supervisor there later, but has been with the Hartford City schools for the past few years. She is an ac complished musician ami displayed remarkable talent on the piano when but a mere girl. Every care and aid is being taken and administered to restore her to health and the faithful father, and mother as well, who has been there for the past tour weeks, are to be praised for every effort to restore the health of their daughter. Exhibits Fine Plumbs "Uucle Hilly" Frazier, former county assessor, brought in today a twig from one of bis plumb trees on his farm in Blue Rock township, bearing 57 half grown plumbs. Mr. Frazier stated that the tree was so heavily loaded with plumbs that it was difficult to brace it. He said that at least thirty such branches were load ed with fruit and that the tree had several bushels of plumbs on it. Mr. Frazier has been staying on his farm for some time. 0 Gurnsey Breeders To Meet (United Press Service) Plymouth, June 11 —(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The annual meet iug of the Indiana Guernsey breeder's association will be held in South Bend the third week In August, according to E. C. Bird, county agent. Bird is secretary and treasurer of the committee on arrangements for the meeting. A dairy show will prob ably be held.

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FOUR DROWNED AND THOUSANDS MADE HOMELESS Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado And Georgia Stiller From Flood Waters DAMAGE ~IS HEAVY Millions Os Dollars Os Property Damage Results From Continuous Rains (United Pres* Service) Four persons were drowned, thousands were made homeless, and millions of dollars of property damage caused by flood waters which swept Kansas, Oklahoma and parts of Colo--ado and Georgia today. Scores of Kansas towns were inundated and thousands of acres of wheat ready for harvest ruined by the high waters caused by days of torrential rains. Virtually every stream and river in the state had overrun its banks. Arkansas City and Winfield. Kans., worst stricken of the towns, reported losses of two million and a million dollars, respectively. Two unidentified bodies were taken from the flood stream at Arkansas City. Wesley Brown. Southwestern college student was drowned at Winfield. Latest reports indicated the flood water* had passed tb« crest. Thousands of homeless at Winfield and Arkansas City were being cared for in temporary shelters. Oklahoma lowlands were under water as a result of flooded tributaries, and large property losses were reported in scattered sections. Lowland homes in Tulsa. Okla, were hooded and families forced to flee to higher ground. Floods which followed a cloudburst near Loveland. Colo., caused considerable property damage. Richard Foote, 16, was drowned In the Redstone river when caught by a sudden onrush of water. Bridges and highways between LovVland and Estes Park, noted summer resort, were washed away. Many families marooned in the lowlands were rescued by men in row boats. A cloudburst which struck Ga„ flooded lowland homes and adjacent farms, causing large property loss. Kansas City. Kans., June 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Kansas was flood-stricken today with practically every river and small stream in the state running over its banks. Thousands of persons were made homeless and millions of dollars in property damage caused by the timid waters which swept over a wide area, inundating cities and farm lands. Arkansas City reported the worst flood there in history. Two persons were believed drowned. Mayor McIntosh. in appealing for outside aid, estimated the property loss would be more than two million dollars. Hundreds of residents were reported homeless. Several hundred who sought refuge in the school houses were marooned. — o Honors S. A. I). Whipple The Adams County Bar association met at two o'clock this afternoon. Judge James T. Merryman, presiding as president. Through Judge Sutton the association was officially notified of the death of S. A. Whipple, Portland attorney, well known here. His death occurred suddenly Saturday morning from apoplexy. The funeral will be held at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Jay county bar will meet at nine o'clock tomorrow morning and again at one. at which time resolutions from various bars in this section of the state will be read. Judge Merryman appointed a committee, C. J. Lutz, Feed Litterer aud J. W. Teeple to prepare resolutions. Several Decatur attorneys will attend the funeral services.