Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 142, Decatur, Adams County, 15 June 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 142.

CO-OPERATION IS THEME OF INDUSTRIAL MEETING

RAIL OFFICIALS MEET DECATUR BUSINESS MEN Fine Co-operative Spirit Shown At Meeting Held Last Night MR. GRAHAM SPOKE Traffic Manager Os Clover Leaf Route Makes A Splendid Address ••If there is a business man in this community who does’nt belong to the Decatur Industrial Association, there is something wrong with that man and that something will show in his business. This is the livest business organization I have had the pleasure of mingling with in several years and there is no doubt in my mind as to the future of Decatur. You ‘can and will' and we want to know you better and to help you do it. Today, as your guest, has been one of the most delightful in my twenty-eight years with the Clover I .eat railway. The above statement was made by J. W. Graham, traffic manager of the T. St. I-. & W. railroad company, who with D. F. Milne, superintendent; C. Drukemiller, train master and E. M. Davis, visited here yesterday and were the guests of the local business men's association during the afternoon and evening. Mr. Graham made an hour’s talk on the “Public and the railroads.” and urged co-operation which will "give the railroads a chance.” He told of the accomplishments under private ownership and of the efforts now being made by the leading railroads to take care of traffic and meet all demands. He stated that on October Ist, next, the railroads will have their cars and locomotives back into the best condition they have been in since the war; by September Ist as far as possible, they will store the coal needed for railway operation; will make an earnest effort to induce consumers, wholesalers and retailers to lay in as much of their coal as possible during the summer; with the co-operation of shippers will bring average loading of cars up to thirty tons; will use every possible means to increase average dally movement of freight cars. He urged the co-operation of the public and promised a faithful and efficient service at lowest- cost consistent with good business. Mr. Milne also made an appeal to the people here to co-operate with the railways and said a lot of nice things about Decatur. The visitors discussed the proposed stockyards and said they would meet the people more than half way on every proposition. Mr. Davis and Mr. Druckmiller were introduced and expressed pleasure in being here. At the opening of the meeting, Dan Niblick, president of the association, asked for a report from the traffic committee, John Carmody, chairman and W. A. Klepper, J. W. Tyndall. C. E. Hell and Sam Shamp. They told of activities being conducted to secure new stock yards here and said they honed to make a satisfactory report witbin tile next few days. David Gerber made an interesting talk, estimating that two million dollars worth of live stock is handled through Decatur each year and said it was most important that we have a first class yard. His proposition was confirmed by Ed Ahr and other stockmen. Stockyard Resolution At the conclusion of the talks, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: “Resolved, that the Decatur Industrial Association, realizing the importance of maintaining first class stock yeards to take care of the livestock handled through the local stockmen, hereby pledge its best efforts to secure same as soon as possible and to the best advantage to all. “Be it further resolved that this important problem be referred to the traffice committee and that they be advised and urged to co-operate with (Continued on page five)

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Francis Davison Graduated Among those who were graduated from Purdue University, this week was Francis Davison, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Davison, formerly of this I city and now of Marion, Ohio. The I Davisons conducted the Herald here for several years and have a large circle of friends in Decatur. Francis ; was graduated from the Decatur high school in 1915. At Purdue he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, completing his work with much credit. o . TWO MORE HAVE MADE DONATIONS Mr. And Mrs G. H. Wehmeyer And Schrock Children Donate To Hospital i “——————— ONLY 4 MORE LEFT Total of rooms in Hospital, 34 Number of rooms donated 30 Number of unfurnished rooms 4 i ~ • Gifts of the furnishings for the bed rooms in the Adams County Memor- ■ ial Hospital are being made at the ' rate of two and three a day, the two latest gifts coming from Mr. and. Mrs. G. H. Wehmeyer, excellent citizens who recently moved here from Fort 1 Wayne, and the Schrock Family, the latter being made through W. P. ' Schrock of this city in memory of ’ their father and mother, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Schrock. The above two gifts bring the total donations to thirty and leaves only four of the thirty-four rooms, including the three sun rooms to be furnished. The response from the individuals and organizations in answer to the appeal of the hospital trustees to donate the furnishings for the bed and sun rooms, Is beyond the fondest expectations of those concerned and the donors are to be commended for their unselfish spirit and interest in mankind. 1 Although residents of this city a ' short time, Mr. and Mrs. Wehmeyer take great interest in the public welI fare and are already filled with that 1 co-operative spirit so manifest in the ’ hearts of the people of this common- • ity. Mr. Wehmeyer has been con- “ nected with the Schafer company of ’ this city as an executive in the posi--1 tion of sales manager for the past I three years and a few days ago announce! that he and Mrs Wehmeyer 1 would erect a beautiful bungalow in ’ this city and henceforth make their ' home in Decatur. I The gift from the Schrock children ' is made in memory of their father F and mother, who were numbered a- ' mong the pioneer residents of this I city. Dr. Schrock, being a druggist and well known business man of De1 catur. • At a meeting of the board of hospital trustees to be held this even1 ing with Ed M. Ray at Berne, it will ■ probably be decided on what date the hospital will be dedicated. > . — Heche Car Is Recovered 1 Bluffton, June 15—Word was re- ’ ceived here this afternoon from Lima 1 Ohio, to the effect that the Buie automobile that has been under investigation there, was positively idem 1 titled todav as the machine belonging 1 to Verne Heche, which disappeared from Vera Cruz on February 27th last, and that it was turned over this ' afternoon to Sheriff Frauhiger, of this county, and Patrolman Ayers of the Indiana, department, and they were arranging to have it retu™ed to Bluffton this evening. William Umbaugh, the Lima man reported the purchase of it from Z. L. Bed- ■ ford, of Ohio Used Car Company of ' Lima, surrendered the machine without contest. 0 —— MARRIAGE license Horace J. Oldham, manager of fin- ' ancing corporation. Greenfield. sage 1 24 years, to Anita M. Swearmger, teacher, Decatur, age 24 years.

PARADE TO BE BIG FEATURE Three Prizes To Be Given For Best Floats In Firemen’s Parade The parade on Firemen’s convention day next Thursday, promises to be one of the biggest events in connection with the convention. Several local idividuals and concerns already have agreed to enter floats in the parade. Prizes will be offered for the automobiles or floats which make the best appearance in the parade. Three prizes will be given, sls first prize, $lO for second prize, and $5 for third prize. Local people are urged to decorate their automobiles and enter the parade. In addition to Decatur people, several of the visitors will enter the parade, making is a mamouth affair. Line Os March The parade will begin to move at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon. The line of march will be as follows: form on First street, facing north; north on First street to Marshall street; west on Marshall street to Second street; south on Second street to Monroe street; west on Monroe street to Seventh street; south on Seventh street to Adams street; east on Adams street to Second street; north on Second street to Monroe street; west on Monroe street to the fire department where the parade will be disbanded. Dan Cupid Is Busy Dan Cupid is a very busy little fellow this month. Thirteen marriage licenses have been issued at the county clerk's office already this month and the month is only half gone. THINK RALSTON WILL BE CHOICE Opinion At French Lick Is That Indiana Man Will Win Nomination French Lick. Ind., June 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Opinion was growing here today that wires are being pulled to swing the Democratic presidential nomination to United States Senator Samuel M. Ralston, of Indiana, and that Gov. Alfred E. Smith, of New York, if he has presidential ambitions, which he denies, will have to sit on the side lines and be content with a lower position on the ticket if any at all. In event he does not land on the ticket, he may be permitted to dictate a wet or damp plank in the platform. although Democracy throughout the midwest is not favorably disposed toward a plank of any degree of dampness as a whole. It developed today that the statement issued by Tom Taggart, political boss in Indiana Democratic circles was disussed with Ralston three days before it was issued. Taggart and Ralston conferred in the Indiana capitol city on Monday afternoon. It is believed, and this is June politics, a year ahead of the convention. that Taggart is planning to use Ralston as a compromise candidate in the event that the Smith, McAdoo and Underwood booms reach sufficient strength to bring about a deadlock on the convention floor. Should that situation eventuate, it is thought Taggart will spring Ralston’s name on the floor for the first time, and be in position to get away with it. —— Income - Tax Rush (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., June I—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—lncome tax payers, in a last minute rush to pay their second installment of taxes kept cashiers in the internal revenue office at the Federal building busy today. This is the last day taxes may be paid without penalty. The rush, while nothing like the big stampede in March, when returns for the year were tiled , real proportions at times: — 0 — Jack Oldham, of Greenfield, Is visiting friends here.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, June 15, 1923.

Fishing Season Will Re-Open On Saturday Although the fishing season for bass and bluegills, the most popular species of the finny tribe in northern Indiana's lakes, will re-open tomor row, June 10, Decatur fishermen are not making a rush for the fishermen's licenses. Only eighteen hunting and fishing licenses have been issued by the county clerk during the present month. The season on bass and bluegills has been closed since April 29, in order to protect the fish during the spawning season. The closed season, whjch was authorized by the state legislature several years ago, has already left its influence In conservation of fish, and all of the nearby lakes are said to be fairly teeming with good sized fish. It Is expected, that there will be a big demand for fishing licenses during the next three weeks. WEREGUESTS - OF ROTARIANS Clover Leaf Railway Officials And Others • Enter tained At Luncheon i ■ The Rotarians enjoyed being "back home” last evening, the first time in seven weeks. The attendance was over ninety per cent. The club rooms have been re-papered and painted and fixed up in fine style, following the damage done by the fire which occured in the rooms on April 25th. The Cloverleaf railroad officials and the local entertainment committee, composed of Dan Niblick, president of the Decatur Industrial association; John T. Myers; Ed Ebinger; and Sam Shamp, local Cloverleaf Agent; and Charles Adelsperger, of Colton, California, were special guests at the meeting. Avon Burk gave an instructive paper on the purpose of the Boy Scout organization and the Rotarians will endeavor to create sentiment enough in Decatur to secure a Scout leader and organize several Scout troops. Dr. Fred Patterson was chairman of the program. BULLETIN (United Press Service) Madison. Wis., June 15— (Special to Daily Democrat)— The Tucker dry repeal bill was given final passage by the lower house of the Wisconsin legislature today and messaged to the senate for consideration next week. The bill would repeal all state regulations of the sale of liquor. The vote was 39 to 35. _ - U. S. Automobiles Exempt From Gasoline Tax Law Indianapolis, June 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Gasoline propelled vehicles owned by the United States government -are exempt from payment of the gasoline tax Attorney General Lesh ruled today in an opinion submitted to Robert Bracken, auditor of state. Mail carriers and government officials will«be obliged to pay the tax If they own the cars they drive on government service Lesh advised. o Real Strawberries Jesse A. Swartz, the well known mail carrier, brought us In a sample quart of strawberries that just make your mouth water to look at. They are large of size and delicious of taste and Jesse says he has oodles of them at his residence on North Second street. We are willing to vouch for their perfectness in every way from the sample. o Bonar Law Growing Worse London. June 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Condition of former Premier Andrew Bonar Law, who resigned last month because of 111 health, was reported here today to be growing steadily worse. Bonar ' Law was suffering from a severe throat affliction. Miss Anita Swearinger and Jack Oldham went to Greenfield today' „ Weather — Unsettled tonight and Saturday; probably showers; not much change in temperature.

C.E. CONVENTION CLOSES TONIGHT Decatur People Home From Marion Meeting; Rev. Loose Honored Decatur people who attended the Christian Eendeavor convention nt Marion this week, say that it was one of the greatest conventions ever held in the state. The convention, which was held at the first Christian church in Marion, will come to a close tonight. The local delegation returned home last night. They were Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Loose, of the Evangelical church. Miss Zelma Fuhrman, Miss Gladys Kern and Miss Jesteen Hocker. The report of the field secretary, Evan Williams, or Fort Wayne, showed that the year just closed was the best one ever experienced in the state C. E. Union, both in numerical gain and finances. During the year there has been an increase of 243 societies, bringing the total in the state to 1,384 societies. Os these 947 are senior, 141 intermediate, and 296 junior societies. More than $2,500 in cash and pledges was subscribed on the convention floor, for the expenses of the state union during the ensuing year. This was the largest amount ever raised in the state convention. Rev. Loose Is Honored Rev Ixiose of this city, who is state president of the Evangelical league or Christian Endeavor, was elected one of the vice-presidents of the union. Mr. Evan Williams was reelected field secretary for 1923-24. The 1924 convention will be held in Bedford. A party of twenty automobile loads of delegates from Bedford and Lawrence came to the Marion convention, determined to capture the 1924 convention. o —— FORMER LOCAL MAN ADVANCES Jess Sellemeyer Making Good In Calif.; Sister Returning From China A note from J. O. Sellemeyer. former Decatur citizen and booster, who with his wife, and daughter. Miss Martha, moved to I.os Angeles. California, tells of some of the activities in the movie metropolis of the world Mr. Sellemeyer. living up to form, has already made good and is now credit manager of the Southwestern Portland Cement company, his ability as an organizer and manager being recognized by the company after a few months of service in the Ix>s Angeles office. The concrete men have an organization there and Jess is the June chairman and last Tuesday was in charge of the program. He secured Howard J. Wisehaupt. another Decatur young man who has made good and is known throughout the country as the “Pep'' man. to deliver one of his famous lecturers. Mr. Wisehaupt is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt, of this city. Two weeks ago the city of I-os Angeles voted a bond issue of fifteen million dollars for harbor development and now the concrete men are busy. Mr. Sellemeyer states that his sister. Miss Esther Sellemeyer. who has been a missionary at Hunan, China, for nearly five years, has started for home and that he expects her to land in the U. S. sometime in August. Miss Sellemeyer and her father, A. H. Sellemeyer, are planning on a trip to Decatur to visit with triends and relatives. Jess sends his regards to his Decatur friends and wishes success for the Northern Indiana Fair. Croker Will Case Ends (United Press Service) Dublin. June 15— (Special to Daily Democrat)— The jury in the Croker will case today returned a verdict in favor of Mrs. Bula Croker. The verdict also absolved Mrs - Croker from having to pay any of the costs of the trial. Richard Croker. Jr., and other heirs brought suit to break the will of the late boss of Tammany hall, under the terms of which his fortune was left to his second wife, Bula, a former Oklahoma girl of Indian ancestry.

EX-PREMIER OF BULGARIA REPORTED KILLED TODAY

Bus Cases Are Postponed Van Wert, June 15 —All remaining cases against the Pennsylvania railroad by participants in the Ridge township bus accident have been postponed until the October term of the federal court at Toledo. Requests for the action was made by the court Wednesday by motion of the plaintiff's attorneys, Conn, Hoke andl Wright, and their associate,, George W. Ritter of Toledo, following the ' Overholt case. The motion was filed | by the attorneys even before the jury i returned its verdict for the railroad, i WERE MARRIED LAST EVENING Miss Melvina Butler Became Bride Os Mr. Francis Eady At Bride’s Home A pretty June wedding was that of Mr. Francis H. Eady to Miss Inez Melvena Butler, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank But.lerj at 722 South Winchester street, which took place last night at eight o'clock. The open stairway was intertwined with green foieage and baskets of pinß roses and white peonies adorned the posts of same. Mrs. Eugene Runyon sang “Because." preceeding the ceremony, and Miss Zeima Nelson played Lohengrlns Wedding March as the bridal party descended the stairs. Little Miss Charlotte Butler, dressed in crisp wliite organdie. was the ring bearer while the Misses Martha Jane Linn and Martha Erma Butler attended as flower bearers. They wore pink and blue organd e dresses, respectively, and carried small white baskets filled with pink roses. Miss Mildred Railing was the bridesmaid and Mr. Virg‘l Cross attended as groomsman-. Rev. R. W. Loose, of the Evangelical church, received the vows of the double ring ceremony, in the presence of sixty-five invited guests, while the pianist played softly, "Hearts and by Guy D’Hardelot. The bride wore a beaut'ful gown of white georgette made princess style with a sash of brocaded satin, with white kid footwear. She carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses and swansonia. Miss Mildred Railing, wore Nile green crepe with an overdrape of white Spanish lace. She carried pink roses. Mrs. Eady is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler and is a graduate of the Decatur high school with the class of '22. She has been employed for the past year by the General Electric plant ns pay roll clerk. Mr. Eady is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Eady and has been employed as grinder at the General Electric plant for the past several years. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. The wedding cuke formed the centerpiece with roses and smilax completing the table decorations. The young couple left on a short wedding trip to Fort Wayne, Rome City and Lima. Ohio. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Kern and son. Richard, and daughter. Thelma; Miss Esther Butler. Virgil Cross. Miss Florence Fisher, Carl Strickler, Ralph Roop. Miss Mildred Railing. O. B. Nichols, all of Fort Wayne. — • ■— • Englishman Wins Golf Title Troon, June 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Arthur Havers, British professional, won the 1923 British open golf championship from a field of 88 British and foreign stars that competed here over 72 holes Thursday and today. The Britisher's Score of 295 was the lowest turned in. He shot thr"e perfect rounds, finished with a 76 this afternoon under unfavorable weather conditions. Walter Hagen, American, last year champion, was one stroke behind Havers.

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SAID TO HAVE BEEN KILLED BY PEASANTS Acting Premier Zankof Declares Country Is Quiet Everywhere Now CHANGE GOVERNMENT Zankof Says New Government Enjoys Confidence Os The Country (United Press Service) Belgrade, June 15. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Ex-premier Stamboulisky has been shot and killed by peasants, a report from Sofia today stated. Stamboulisky’s automobile was sur-t-Oiir.uod ami captured and the expremier shot by a volley, the report stated. Vienna, June 15. —Seventy thousand peasants loyal to the ex-premier. Stamboulisky, now are engaging Zankof troops in northern Bulgaria, according to Sofia dispatches. The latter are greatly outnumbered. Sofia. June 15. —Our army has easily suppressed the feeble, isolated resistance /if Ex-premier Stainboullsky's partisans. The country everywhere Is calm. Telephone and telegraph service has been established. The army now is being used only to maintain order and to parry attempts of Stamlioulisky’s followers. The new government enjoys the confidence of the country. There is no connection between the so-called Macedonian movement and that which resulted in the fall of Stamboullsky. The change of government was the result of discontent and oppression. The new government’s foreign policy is peaceful. We will maintain the best of relations with our neighboring countries and especially with the great powers. Bulgaria will continue to fulfill her intentional obligations, particularly the treaty of Neuilly, and will avoid disturbing the peace of the Balkans. In view of conflicting reports regarding conditions in Bulgaria, the United Press wirelessed Prof. Zanof, head of the new revolutionary government, asking for a statement regarding the exact state of affairs. The alcove message was sent from Sofia by wireless late yesterday afternoon. o Robbery At Linn Grove Wells county officials are looking for thieves who broke into the Dabach Brothers' garage at Linn Grove Wednesday night and stole tires and accessories valued at S2OO. The thieves gained entrance to the building by removing a window pane. Several Linn Grove residents heard the thieves at work but did not know at the time what was taking place, so no one macle any investigation. Automobile tracks in front of the garage was the only clue left for the authorities to work upon. The residents who heard noises at the garage stated the place was broken into about midnight. Investigations showed that the David Saib blacksmith shop was the first place visited, entrance was gained here through a side door. The only articles removed were some tools which were used in forcing an entrance to tL-j garage. The articles taken from the garage consisted of several Royal Cord tires, two dozen inner tubes and a new storage battery. After getting into the garage through the window, the thieves went into the office by removing a lock from the office door. They carried their loot away through the large frool doors which were easily opened from the Inside. o Founded Groat Roliglon. Buddha, or Gotama Sakyaslnha. was the founder of the Buddhist religion, who died about 500 B. C.