Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 148, Decatur, Adams County, 22 June 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXL Number 148.

BLUFFTON MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT SOUTH OF CITY

LOCAL MAN IS ALSO INJURED IN AUTO WRECK Orin Baumgartner Meets Death And Edgar Abbot Sutters Injuries FAIL TO MAKE TURN Car Was Speeding At Railroad Crossing One Mile North Os Monroe Orin Baumgartner, of Bluffton, representative for the Republic Refining company, was fatally injured, and Edgar Abbott, of this city, was painfully hurt, when the Ford Coupe in which they were riding, was wrecked at the G. R. & I. railroad crossing one mile north of Monroe, at 5 o'clock last night. The automobile was traveling so rapidly that Baumgartner, who was driving, was unable to make the turn to cross the tracks. Abbott was brought to his home, corner of Winchester and Russell streets, and it is thought that his injuries will not prove serious. His head and arms were cut and his neck was wrenched, but he showed considerable improvement today. Baumgartner was taken to the Wells county hospital in Bluffton, following the accident., and an examination showed that three ribs had been broken, one lung punctured, and his head and breast badly lacerated. He died at 4:20 o’clock this morning. Were Traveling FSST The two men were going south on the Monroe road, which parallels the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad tracks on the west side until it reaches a point one mile north of Monroe. At that point the road crosses to the east side of the tracks and continues to parallel the tracks to Monroe. Mrs. H. G. Harvey, who lives a short distrance north of the crossing witnessed the accident. She says the men were travelling at a fast rate of speed when they neared the turn in tjje road. Baumgartner tried to make the turn, but owing to the speed of the car. it ran down the railroad tracks for about fifty feet, instead of making the right angle turn. The car struck a pole, turned around and rolled over into the ditch at the east side of the railroad tracks.

Local Ambulance Called Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanders, who live a short distance west of the crossing, also witnessed the accident. Their account of the affair corresponded with that of Mrs. Harvey. The witnesses of the accident and other motorists who came along the highway, went to the aid of the injured men. Otho Lobenstein in the S. E. Black ambulance, from this city, was called and Abbott brought to his home, where a physician was called and his injuries dressed. Baumgartner was taken to Monroe where Dr. 0. M. McCrary gave him first aid attention. Baumgartner was then hutTied to Bluffton in the Black ambulance and placed in the hospital. The automobile, which Bailing." t ner had rented from a garage in Bluffton, was badly wrecked. 1 1" wheels and motor were practically all that was not destroyed. When it stopped rolling at the side of the tracks, it was resting on its top. Abbott Not Seriously Hurt Abbott’s injuries were examined again this afternoon and they wen pronounced as not serious. He Buttered many bad bruises, one of which was on the right side of his head, and it is thought he is suffering fro" 1 a light concussion of the brain. H« received cuts on his head left aim and left leg, and his right hip >’ bruised. Indications now are that he will be able to be up and around again within two or three days. Baumgartner was thirty-eight years old. He is survived by a wife, one son and one daughter. His injuries consisted of two fractured ribs, one (Punctured lung, a fractured <ok" bone and fractured shoulder. Air (Continued on page five)

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FORMER SENATOR Sb * Jw’' 1A 3I" nmi A Wui® 1 ■w * *At ? * i e Mrs. W. H. Felton Atlanta. Ga.—Mrs. W. H. Felton, the only woman who served as a United States senator, celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday recently. The above photograph taken on her. birthday shows her holding a loving cup presented to her by the Woman's flub of America. PRETTY WERRING HELD THURSDAY Miss .June Blossom Burkhart And Mr. Albert Beineke Are Married One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred Thursday after-j noon at three o'clock, at the home of. the bride's mother, when Miss June. Blossom Burkhart became the bride: of Albert F. Beineke. The open stairway was entwined, with mock orange blossoms and! roses. Large baskets of roses and daisies with orange blossoms formed, a bowery background n the living room where the ceremony was performed. The bride, carrying an arm bouquet of bride's roses and sweet peas, made a lovely appearance tn her gown of tan silk crepe and shadow lace, fashioned in panel es-j feet. A pretty pearl ornament caught and held the panels at the waist, j She wore footwear to match. Miss Mary Beineke, sister of the groom, nlaved Lohengren’s Wedding March

piayeu 3 as the bride descended the stairs. 3 Little Miss RaDel Andrews, in a neat dress of tan crepe, was flower girl I carrying a basket of rose petals which were strewn, forming a path i for the bride. Miss Nova Yost attended the bride. She wore a gown of grey crepe with . accessories and footwear to match.. 3 carrying a bouquet of snap dragons. ' <ftid sweet peas. I ’ Ralph Stodgill. of Fort Wayne, a, cousin of the bride, attended the groom. • . • The marriage vows were recenet by Rev. B. N. Covert, of the I’resbyter'an church, using the single ring ' ceremony. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the im-1 ■ mediate relatives. “Humoresque 1 was played'softly by the pianist dur- ‘ irg the ceremony. Mrs. Beineke is the only daughter : of Mrs Arilla Burkhart, of this city. ■ i 8 a graduate of the .Decatur high school With the class of ’22. Mr. Be'neke is the only son of Mr. and I Mr s. William F. Bfeineke. of this ' city. He is employed as inspector al ' the General Electric plant. Following the ceremony a recep-, tiou was held, after which the bride , and groom left on a wedding trip to , Adrian and other points in Michigan. After June 25 they will be at home , to their many friends at their own , home at 733 High street, which is all , newly furnished ready for occupancy, j Out of town guests were Mrs. j James Stogdill and son, Ralph, and , Miss Mary Beineke, of Fort Wayne, , Mr and Mrs. Rex Andrews and son, l, Gerald and daughter. RaDel. of ] Preble. _____ j 1 According to scientists, “E” is the ( ! easiest letter to hear.

FARMERS MAY BUY GRAIN CO. Co-operative Purchase Os Armour Crain Company Being Advocated < United Press Service) Chicago. June 22 (Special to Daily Democrat)- A plan for co-operative purchase of the Armour Grain company by farmers as suggested by Bernard Baruch, has aroused favorable interest from J. Ogden Armour ami George B. Marcy, head of the grain company. Marcy said today. Marcy confirmed that Baruch had broached the subject to both the Armour chiefs. After Armour and Marc,.’ had given general approval to the plan, no definite proposal as to purchase price or buyers was made and the project is still in a "tentative stage." "We are open to any proposition made us. and we understand that the conversations will be resumed after Baruch has conferred with other part' s (probably a farmers' or wheat growers' organization) who might become parties to such an arrangement.” Baruch revealed his proposed project in an interview with the United Press in New York last night. He urges the farmers, probably through the United Slates grain growers, Inc. 'or a like organization, to purchase . the Armour organization, and turn it ■ into a great co-operative marketing concern through which the wheat growers may obtain increased prices and greater profits. —o No Relief Coming (United Press Service) Indianapolis. June 22. — (Special to Daily Democrat) —No relief from the heat wave can lie expected today or tomorrow, according to J. H. Arming ton, of tile United States weather bureau here. After that, it may get cooler and lhe.ru.may be showers over the state—But the weather man is I promising nothing definite. All Indiana sizzled in a broiling June sun yesterday and today. The I temperature yesterday ranged from 190 degrees at South Bend to 99 at ' Vincennes. The high mark in Indianapolis was j 94.7 from 2:15 o'clock to 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Street thermometers registered as high as 100. PLEASANT DALE ! CHILDREN'S DAY Fine Program Announced For Exercises In Kirkland Township Sunday A children’s day program will be given at the Pleasant Dale church in Kirkland township next Sunday 'evening June 24, at 8 o’clock. A ; very interesting program has been I prepared and the public is invited to attend. The program is as follows: ( song. by audience; Scripture reading, by Chester Byerly; prayer, by D. M. Byerly; song, double quartet; Wellcome, Ruth Yake; recitation, John Leyse; recitation Kathryn Olwin; retion, "It Pays,” by Alta Byerly; song, citation, Pauline Peterseim; recita"More Like Jesus,” by junior girls; i "Hear the Joy Bells,” by Alice Studebaker; recitation, Robert Ehrman; "1 ant a Little Chatter Box," by Alice I Baumgartner; "Summer Time,” by Mabie Stoneburner; exercise by three beginners; recitation, Fern Dilling; song, primary girls; recitation, Esther Wright; recitation, Wilda Yake: “Let I s Rejoice," Doris Byerly; recitation. Ruth Bryan; "Sunshine and Roses,” Evan Yake; recitation. Glen |Adler; exercise, little tots. Recitation, Delores Buckmaster; song. Blue Bell Class; "What Daddy Says to Me," Roy Olwin; recitation, Dale Liby; “The Silver Path,” Helen Stoneburner; recitation, Eileen Byerly; exercise, junior girls; recitation, Leah Griffiths; recitation. Dorcas Byerly: “Summer Rose,” Ruth Yake; Best Way,” Herman Yake; recitation Verena Zimmerman; "Going Half Way,” Esther Baumgartner; “Do Your Duty,” Ralph Stoneburner; Legend of the Scarlet Lily.” Elizabeth, Leyse; reading, Jeanette Wilson; song, by audience; benediction, by minister.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, .lune 22, 1923

MORE HOT WEATHER Washington. June 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —No further material relief from the heat today and tomorrow was promised by the weather bureau in its official forecast today. CONVENTION OF FIREMEN NOW HISTORY Annual Meeting Closes With Band Concert On Court House Lawn RESULTS OF CONTESTS Much Interest Shown By Spectators In Various Contests Yesterday The eighteenth annual convention of the Northern Indiana Industrial and Volunteer Firemen was brought to a happy close in this city last evening with the concert given by tile General Electric band of Fort Wayne, on the court house lawn. During the day the G. E. band was awarded Hie first prize of $5(1.00 for being the best musical organization in the parade. Although the fire alarm was not sounded yesterday, the temperature was at such a height that the sweltering mass of humanity gathered here for the big convention was inclined to believe that a roaring furnace of fire was raging somewhere in the city. The contests staged following the parade we,re largely attended, the water battles attracting the largest crowd. Results of Contests The water buttles were staged on North Seventh street, directly in front of the G R. & I. station. The first battle was fought by the individual teams between the Bowser Oil Tank ami Pump Company men and the Fort Wayne General Electric men, the Dowser trio winning. When the signal was given by L. G. Hammond, each team with the hose in hand rushed up to the ropes which were placed about ten or twelve feet apart. Water, shot from the hose with 75 pound pressure back of it. was played on the opposie teams and it was almost impossible for the casual observer to tell which sides was getting the worse. The battle kept up tor five minutes and the judges, D. W. Beery. James Hurst, L. G. Hammond, O. B. Wemhoff, Ed. Ahr and Dr. J. M. Miller who stood on the sidelines decided that the Bowser men stood up the best under the punishment. The next battle was between the volunteer companies of Portland and Roanoke, the plucky Roanoke men winning the decision at the end of the five minutes. The final contest was fought between the Bowser and Roanoke teams, and it was fought with all the enthusiasm that the men could display. The Bowser men, no doubt tired from the first battle with the G. E. men. seemed to weaken towards the last and two of the men got on their knees. However no team during any of the contests was pushed from the rope. They held their positions with "their backs to the wall.” like the soldiers on the Flanders field. They were plucjky and all wanted to win. The Roanoke men stood up and pointed the nozzle directly at the Bowser men, with the result that the judges decided the contest in their favor. Besides the first prize of $15.00, second prize of $7.50 the winners of the final contest were awarded a grand prize of $15.00. The water buttles were judged on the following points: First team to rope, 2 points; team staying closest to rope longest, 2 points; sportmanship, 1 point, total seven points. Hereafter the water battles may be dispensed with as one of the contests during the firemen’s convention. The Truck Race The Bluffton firemen in their brand new six cylinder Stutz Fire Truck, won the truck race, they making the run from Alir’s point, east of the city, (Continued on page five) Weather Continued warm and generally fair tonight and Saturday; possibly becoming unsettled by Saturday night.

MINERS TO ACT AGAINST REDS United Mine Workers To Wipe Out All Red Activities And Agitation (I'nlted Press Service) Indianapolis, June 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Instructions to wipe out all red activities and agitation seeking to undermine the organization of the United M ne Workers of America were being sent out today to all district officers by the in- : ternational executive board of the I miners. The order issued by the executive board directs district officers to take Immediate steps to trial all agitators and alleged reds within the organization . The order was issued after the I executive board bad investigated the attempt of Nova Scotia miners to affiliate with the Red Internationals of Russia. in a formal statement, the executive board charged that William E. Foster, who was recently tried for violation of the Michigan anti-syndl-calist law, with the aid of alleged reds was working with money furnished by soviet Russia to overthrow the miners organization. Lutherans Ratify Building Program Os Concordia (United Press Service) Ft. Wayne. June 22—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Ratification was announced this morning of the building program of Concordia Seminary at St. Louis. Mo., by the triennial convention of the Missouri synod. Evangelical Lutheran church. The building program entails an expenditure of approximately $2,500,000. It was the first project before the convention today and is one of the biggest matters of business before the gathering. — • Robert Jaebker Is 111 Robert Jaebker. well known business man of Preble, is confined at the Irene Byron hospital. Fort Wayne, being a victim of tuberculosis. Mr. Jaebker lias been ill for sonic time and was recently admitted to the hospital. He formerly operated a general store and produce business at Preble. GETSBIDSON NEW SCHOOL Catholic Parish Receives Bids For High School And Grade Building The trustees of the St. Mary’s afternoon for the erection and construction of the new Catholic high school and grade building which the congregation hopes to construct tills year on the lot at the corner of Fourth and Monroe streets. Bids will be received in the following manner: Item No. 1. For the erection and construction of said building excluding the heating and ventilating plant, system and apparatus. The plumbing for water and sewerage system. The electric wiring. Item No. 2. For the installation of the heating and ventilating plant sysItem No. 3. For the plumbing, waten) and apparatus. Item No. 4. For the electric wiring, ter system and sewerage. Item No. 5. For excavating and concrete foundation, walls and footings. Owing to the building costs and material it is not known if the school will be erected this year. It was stated that three contractors would submit proposals and it is hoped that work can start on the foundation this summer. Architect Herman Gaul, of Chicago, drew the plans for the building, it being a twostorv brick strucI ture, with a ground floor and basement, gymnasium, auditorium and I other improvements found in modern up-to-date school buildings. ABOUT THE SICK Mrs. Lucy Colchin left for Fort Wayne to be at the bedside of Monh a Bueter, who underwent an operation at the Hope Methodist Hospital. Reports are that Miss Bueter is getting along fine.

. GASOLINE TAX LAW HELD 'CONSTITUTIONAL TODAY

WEDS STENOGRAPHER \ ■ A W : WK jf K C Mli fill - . . ..J Asa G. Candler Atlanta, Ga., —A half million dollar breach of promise suit, pending In local courts, failed (o deter Asa G. Candler. 72 year old Coca Colo king, f:cm matrimony. He surprised friends and relatives here recently by marrying May Little Ragin. 35, a stenographer in the Candler building. The bride is a handsome woman of the brunette type. Candler was sued some time ago by Mrs. Onezime de Bouchel, a prominent society woman of New Orleans. The engagement was broken after announcement cards were sent out. BRITISH TEST LIQUOR RBI.ING — Two Large Liners Bring Hundreds Os Gallons Os Liquor Into Port (United Press Service) New York. June 22. -(Special to Daily Democrat)—Two of the largest ‘ British liners afloat -the Baltic and ' the Herengaria- brought hundreds of ■ gallon of beveridge liquor within the three mile limit and to their docks to- ' day in the first test of authority of Volstead act over American territorial i ’ waters. The liner, including wines, spirits and beer was in closed store rooms sealed with the seals of his majesty’s government. Custom officials at once put into motion machinery they had prepared for the liquor reception. Dr. F. J. Sprague of the public health service ' went to the vessel to examine the sup plies of beveridges and designate how much of the liquor was in excess of ' that need for medicinal purposes This was to be seized by customs and prohibition officials. . • Harding Gets A Welcome i Kansas City, Mo., June 22—(Spe- ■ rial to Daily Democrat) —President i Harding was given a rousing wel- ' come to the "Gateway of the SouthI west,” here today. Thousands cheered the chief exe eutlve on a tour of the city, follow- • ing his arrival from St. Louis. Decorated boulevards were crowd- ; ed to watch the presidential party. Both the president and Mrs Harding appeared to be standing the heat ■ without unusual discomfort. Mt. Etna Is Cooling Catania. June 22 —(Special to the Daily Democrat)---Etna's lava flows are cooling and have slowed to a 'snail’s pace. Less than six yards an hour now is covered by the molton rivers. Another hamlet. Monte Santo, is in danger of being engulfed, how I ever. Mussolini is here and the refugees from the buried towns are encouraged by his presence and are completely calm. o - Two Autos Collide An automobile owned by Jay Tceple of (his city, collided with another car. driven by Jerry Lybarger, of Van Wert. Ohio, at the corner of Second and Monroe streets about 11 o’clock last night. The right running board on Lybarger's car was torn off and the front fenders on Toepie's car were badly bent. True Miller was riding with Teeple. None of the occupants of the cars were Injured.

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DECISION MADE IN TEST CASE AT SOUTH BENS Judge Care Hands Down Decision In Superior Court: Lesh Present CASE TO BE APPEALED Attorneys For Plaintiff Announce Plans Os Appealing To Supreme Court (I’nlteU Press Service) , South Bend. Ind . June 22 (Special to the Daily Democrat)—lndiana's gasoline tax law is constitutional and valid Judge Len J. Oare declared in a decision handed down in superior court number two today. The decision was in the case of Bruce G.itil against the state in which th,, local oil dealer sought to enjoin Robert Bracken state auditor and Ora Davis state treasurer from enact ing the license tax fee of two cents a gallon as provided by the act of 1923. Thecourt's decision was read in the i presence of U. S. Lesh attorney Gen- : oral, who contested the case for the I state and who won when Judge Oare sustained the demurer of the defen- : dants. The court ruling came after j he had spent a week in study of the : arguments and briefs submitted by the plaintiff and defendant and reviewed numerous opinions bearing on the ease. Lesh filed a demurer in which he questioned as to whether or not the complaint stated facts sufficient to constitute a cause «l'or action. The demurer was argued on June 7. Judge Oare’s decision will be appealed to the supreme court of Indiana it was announced by Gafil's attorney. In making his decision Judge Oare said it was not within bis province to consider the policy, wisdom or expediency of the law. —- • Rotarians Elect Officers (United Press Service) St. Louis. Mo.. June 22-(Special to Dally Democrat) —Balloting for officers of the Rotary International began early this morning. A president, treasurer and seven directors are up for election. Os the delegates to the convention, only 1.749 are official representatives of their clubs and can vote. There are four candidates for president. They are: Guy Gunnaker, restaurant man. Philadelphia. JI. J. Lntcherstark. lumberman, Orange. N. J. Norman Black, newspaper owner, Fargo. N. D. Thomas U<. Sheehan} manufacturing cutler. Jersey City, N. J. A majority of the delegates voting is required to elect. If there is not a majority on one ballot, the candlrat(> receiving the fewest votes is dropped and another ballot taken. The seven members of the board select the eighth director from a district or country not represented in its membership The convention will finish its business at 3" 3b p. m. today. Mrs. Maurice O’Conner Dies In Indianapolis Many friends and acquaintajices here were shocked at the news of the death of Mrs. Maurice O'Conner, of | Indianapolis, who for many years has been one of the annual summer residents of Sylvan Lake. Rome City. Her death occurred very suddenly last Saturday evening. She had returned from down town where she had made a number of purchases preparatory to going to the lake the following day! When she arrived home she complained of feeling tired and. I when a few moments later she be- ■ came ill. a physician was summoned. : but death came before be could ari rive. She is survived by the husband and one daughter.