Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 152, Decatur, Adams County, 27 June 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXL Number 152.

WHITFELD IS CAPTURED IN DETROIT, MICH. Surrounded By Squad Os Detectives In Lumber Yard; Working There false REPORT HERE Man Seen In Celina Caught At Van Wert; Was A Lima Business Man Detroit, Mich., June 27.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—John L. Whit feld, desperado wanted in Cleveland for the alleged murder of policeman Dennis Griffith, is held here today pending advice from Cleveland police officials. Whitfeld was captured last night by a squad of detectives armed with riot guns, in a Michigan avenue lumber yard, where for several weeks he has been working as foreman of drivers. Whitfeld was traced here from Madison, Wis., throught Chicago by Detective-Lieutenant Charles O. Nevil, of the Cleveland police. Nevil and a squadron of police and detectives, heavily armed with revolvers and riot gons, surrounded the plant of the Ternes Coal and Lumber company late today. When men with riot guns had been placed about the yard, Nevil accosted Whitfeld, who was walking through the yards. Whitfeld was startled and made a start toward a small office. Nevil poked a revolver against the fugitive’s head and ordered him to hold up his hands. Whitfeld was then handcuffed and taken to police headquarters . Whitfeld told officers he would waive extradition and “take his chances’’ in Cleveland courts. Ends Long Search Cleveland. June 26—The capture of John L. Whitfeld brings to an end a nation wide search which started on May 11, with the disappearance of Patrolman Dennis Griffin. He is under indictment for the first degree murder of the policeman. It is the second time that Whitfeld has been arrested since he left on May 11 with Marie Price, of Fort Wayne, a 14 year old girl, in the roadster in which Griffin is believed to have been slain. He and the girl, were taken into custody in a Madison. Wis., restaurant on the night of May 23, but Whitfeld escaped from two policemen while they were waiting for a patrol wagon. After escaping from the Madison police, Whitfeld is alleged to have stolen another machine and returned to Chicago, where, according to Miss Price, they had spent several days after leaving Cleveland. She gave authorities information which led to the recovery from a Chicago garage owner of the revolver with which Griffin is thought to have been shot. Girl Later Released The girl, who expects to become a mother next month, was brought back to Cleveland. After being held in jail about a week as a material witness, she was released on $5,000 personal bail at the request of County Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton. She returned to her home in Fort Wayne, with her mother, Mrs. Arabella Price, who joined her in Madison. Rewards totaling about $2,000 have been offered for Whitfeld’s arrest. Marie Is Glad Fort Wayne, June 27—“ Marie and I are both very glad that the whole thing is ended. It has been an awful trial for all of us and we’ve been praying for relief from the suspense and constant questioning,” said Mrs. Arabelle Price, mother of Marie Price, Whitfeld’s companion on his flight from Cleveland, when interviewed at her home, 1913 Sinclair street, last night following receipt of the message announcing Whitfeld s capture at Detroit. Theodore A. Theodoris, a Greek traveling man of Chicago, was also happy last night when informed that John L. Whitfeld had been captured in Detroit. Likeness to the alleged tnurderer han caused his arrest on seven occasions, three of these being in Cleveland. False Clue Reported Here Sheriff John Baker received a tele(Continued on page four)

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Geneva Younjj Couple Elope To Hillsdale, Mich. Geneva, June 27.—(Special to Dally Democrat)— Miss Romain Votaw daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Votaw, Os Geneva, and Ed Wlswell, son of I Mrs. Jesle Wlswell, also of this place eloped to Hillsdale, Mich., last Sun-’ day and were married nt that place on > Monday. They returned to Geneva , Monday night and Mr. Wiswell returned to his work at the Wegmlller ! restaurant. However. Mrs. Wiswell, who was formerly employed at that place also, did not return to the restaurant. Both the bride and groom E are young and have the very best wishes of their many friends here for a long and happy married life. LOCAL BUSINESS MAN IS MARRIED r Z. A. Andrews Weds Lieonier \oung Lady In Chicago This Morning I c At the home of Attorney Roy King, in Chicago, this morning, occurred l the marriage of Miss Harriet Kim- ' mell, of Ligionier, and Mr. Z. A. • Andrews, proprietor of the Philadelphia Delicatessen Tea Room on South I Second street, in this city. Mr. An- • drews is one of Decatur’s newest ! business men, having opened up the ’ popular ice cream and delicatessen l shop only a few weeks ago. ’ Miss Mildred Kimmell, a sister of > the bride, was bridesmaid and Mr. • Leo Andrews, a brother of the groom, i was best man. The King home. I where the wedding occured. was beau- • tifully decorated. Mr. King is a promI inent lawyer in Chicago and is attor--1 ney for the Chicago Tribune. He is an uncle to the bride. Mrs. Andrews is the daughter of I Mr. ami Mrs. Joseph Kimmell, of Lig 1 ionier. Mr. Kimmell is a banker in the Cromwell State Bank, near Ligionier. The bride is a popular young lady in Ligionier. Mr. Andrews is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Andrews, who reside in Greece. His father is a Greek Orthodox Priest. Mr. Andrews served for three years as captain in the Greek army during the world war before coming to this country and has become a very successful business man. Together with his brothers, he owns an ice cream and delicatessen store in Ligionier, and it was while connected with this store before coming to Decatur, that Mr. Andrews met his bride. Mr. Andrews speaks five different languages. Although he has been in business in this city only a short time, Mr. Andrews has already made a large number of friends and his up-to-date store has won the approval of the local citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews will be at home to their friends in the flat above the Philadelphia Shop in the near future. Bluffton Klan Is Host To State Meeting Tonight Bluffton. June 27.—The local Ku Kltix Klan members have been working hard all week .preparing to entertain the large crowd that is expected to be here tonight for the state meeting to be held in the John Winters field, south of the city. Workmen were busy yesterday erecting a band stand at the southeast corner of the woods and a refreshment stand has already been built near the east edge of the woods. The entire field will be used as a parking space for automobiles and the Klan meeting will be held in the center of the woods. The space for the meeting has been roped off and the crowd will be permitted to come within 100 feet of the place where the work is given to the candidates. A large electric cross will be erect ed at the south end of Main street, another will be on the east edge of the woods, in front of the refreshment stand. A twenty foot fiery cross will be suspended over the place where the initiation is held. The ladies will hold their initiation work about 100 feet to the east of where the men of the Klan hold their meeting. . . The Muncie' Klan will give public drill work at 7:30 on West Market street, between Johnson and Marion streets, and at 8 o’clock th Klan speaker will address the crowd at the band stand in Winters’ held The parade will be formed here and will leave the field at 9 o clock.

DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES IS BEING MADE 1 -- Auditor Has Checks Ready lor Various Townships, Schools And S<ate STATE GETS $49,511.32 Berne Corporation Called To Appear Before County Board Os Reviews County Auditor Martin Jaberg has the checks ready for the township trustees, city, town and school board treausrers, and the treasurer of static, representing the spring distribution of taxes. The check to the state treasurer has been mailed. The state receives $49,511.32. divided among the different, state funds as follows: General tax, $2.046.65; benevolent institutions, SB,282.88; school, $15,600.12; educational institutions. $10,522.69; vocations). $1,053.27; highway fund. $6,321.59; soldiers' memorial $1,262.76; agricultural experiment, $841.86; teacher’s pension, $1,044.26; common school fund interest. $2268.97; docket fees, $78.00; permanent endowment, SIBB.The amounts of the checks to be distributed to the townships, schools, library board, city and towns in the county are: Townships—Union, $1343.88; Root. $7065.11; Preble, $4493.56; Kirkland, $5164.24: Washington. $7035.63; St. Marys, $6926.55; Blue Creek, $8991.29; Monroe. $10938.32; French. $6.701.81; Hartford $11,508.57; Wabash $6003.29; Jefferson. $9367.48. Schools—Decatur. $38,001.19; Berne $10,960.04; Geneva. $5,360.36; City of Decatur, $31,055.00. Towns—Berne, $7,595.70; Monroe. $759.57; Geneva, $2,611.46. Decatur public library, $1,938.25. The above distribution represents one-half of the taxes for the year 1923. The county receives $65,555.88, the gravel road repair fund, $45,703.14. while the road bond and interest fund receives, $103,742.21, the largest single item for which taxes are raised. The spring installment of taxes amounted to $457,516.40 and is distributed among the above taxing units and funds. The levy for township poor amounts to $1,017.81 in the distribution. Board of Review Finishing The board of review, which has been in session since June 4th will conclude its session- on Tuesday, (Continued on page four) FARMERS ARE TO EXPERIMENT Will Meet At Huntington On Thursday For Experiment Demonstartions The farmers of the northeastern section of Indiana are to meet at the Huntington Experiment Field, one mile west of Huntington on Thursday afternoon, June 28th at 1:30 o’clock. Professor A, T. Wiancko and G. P. Walker of the Purdue Experiment Station will be on hand to guide the groups over the field and to explain the various experiments. Farmers are being given this opportunity to see the effects on the growing crops of the treatments that are improving this land. They may also see the different varieties of crops which are included in the variety test. The wheat verities are of special, interest are the effects of winter killing are much more noticeable on some varieties than others. Striking differences in the wheat and oats due to different treatments, may be seen at this time. This experiment field was started in 1919- is operated by the Experiment Station at Purdue on a lease from Huntington county. The different treatments that are being tried out are showing up very plainly on the crops and are proving effective in building up the light clay soils with the streak of dark soil. All farmers in this section can spend a profitable three hours Thursday afternoon inspecting the results that will be shown.

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City Manager Plan Is Voted Down At Gary Gary, Ind., June 27—(Special to the Dally Democrat)—Gary will keep its municipal form of government at a result of Tuesday’s election In which a proposal to change to the city manager plan was defeated, 2 to 1, according to returns today. Mayor R. O. Johnson, convicted in federal court at Indianapolis, on charges of violating the prohibit ion laws, remains at the head of the city government. The movement to adopt the city manager form of government was sponsored by a special committee appointed at a public meeting ofter the conviction of the Gary officials at Indianapolis. ADOPT PROGRAM FOR BUILDING Lutheran Synod Adopts $2,500,000 Building Program For Concordia Fort Wayne, June 27 —By a vote of 325 to 165 the Missouri Synod of the Evangelical Luthern church, in convention here Tuesday, adopted a $2,500,001) building program for Concordia Seminary. St. Louis. The program now carries $1,500,000 in addition to $1,000,000 voted at Detroit three years ago. Efforts to strengthen and co-ordi-nate work among young persons characterized as "defective, dangerous and in need of improvement," occupied a large part of the Monday afternon session of the synod. In pointing out the worldliness that has entered the life of the younger generation, the delegates adopted a resolution urging “that the Bible be studied more by our young persons and that congregations provide libraries for their young folk.” Predicting the probable collapse of the church In the future unless special stress is put on educational efforts, the common juvenile work department recommended certain changes in the government of the religious and educational life of the student. Young persons’ societies of all church districts were advised to affiliate with the Walther League, as this organization of young persons is a potent force in religious activities. All congregations having no society for the young persons were advised to establish an organization immediately. Considering a plan to effect closer relations with the German free church, the synod voted to send a representative, in the capacity of a mission director, to vote in the counsels of the boards of the European church, so that relations with the Lutheran church may continue to be harmonious. The money sent to Europe for the expansion of the work is to be undvr the control of this representative. In a further consideration of foreign missions, it was decided that a subsidy be granted by the mission body to outlying congregations in South America and Europe that ate unable to laise the full salary for their | astors and tear hers. o MCCRAY UNABLE TO BE PRESENT Governor Regrets Inability To Attend Dedication Os County Hospital Regretting very much that he could not attend the dedication of the beautiful Adams County Memorial Hospital, Governor Warren T. McCray, informed A. J. Smith, chairman of the board of hospital trustees, thsft it would be impossible for him to be here on Monday. July 30th for the reason that he had all plans made for his vacation during the latter part of July and first of August. Mr. Smith stated that Dr. C. H. Cook, of Huntipgton. president of the (Continued on page four) Weather Unsettled weather tonight and Thursday, witli probably thunder showers; cooler Thursday and in northwest portion tonight.

DRY LEADERS DEMAND THAT ARMY BE USED Demand Force Os Army And Navy Be Used Again Liquor Law Violators OTHER RESOLUTIONS Extension Os American Territorial Waters To 12-Mile Limit Demanded Westerville. O„ June 27—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Demands that President Harding wield the full force of the army and navy against liquor law violations were made in resolutions placed before the $2,000.000 war council of national dry leaders here today. Other resolutions called on the federal government to extend America's territorial waters 12 miles from shore to combat rum running on the Atlantic coast. Administration hall, on the sleepy campus of Otterbein college today became the “dry capital" of the United States as fifty high officials of the AntijSaloon league resumed discussions preliminary to their renewed fight to dry up the country. The league's general counsel. Wayne B. Wheeler, presented historical evidence, intended to show the . three-mile limit is out of date. His version is that the imaginary line three miles from shore was drawn in the 18th century on the basis of the distance a coast defense cannon . of that day would shoot. Every dollar of the league’s annual , income of approximately $2,000,000 . will be thrown into the war on state prohibition repealers. F. A. Baker, general superintendent, declared in , an interview with the United Press. I “Prohibition today is purely theoretical” said Baker. "Our campaign is to make it a reality. ! "It may be 1930 before America is , strictly dry, but we are prepared to hold out as long as there is opposition’’ o Assassination Fails (United Press Service) Belgrade. June 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—An attempt to assassinate Premier Pasitch of Jugoslavia failed here today. The premier was leaving parliament when his assailant, a man named Rajitch, opened fire with a revolver. Six shots went wild. Rajitch was arrested. EXTEND TIME FOR CAMPAIGN Riley Hospital Fund Soliciting Not To Stop Until Saturday Evening The date for the completion of the Riley Memorial Hospital fund soliciting has been changed until the end of this week, according to C. E. Bell, county chairman. The drive will end Saturday night instead of tonight, as was previously announced. The reason for prolonging the time limit is because several of the people who desire to give are out of town at present, and will not return until the last of the week, it was learned this morning. Contribution boxes will be placed on the corners Saturday for a collection of dimes, nickles and quarters, the county organzation announced this morning. Adams county should not fall down in this the greatest of memorials. C. E. Bell said today. The four-year payment plan makes it possible for everybody to give something. The "Good Deed" receipts, which each contributor will receive sometime next week, have arrived and are being filled out as quickly' as the pledges are reported. People the solicitors have missed can leave their subscriptions at the Industrial rooms any time this week, it was announced. MARRIAGE LICENSE William Michaels, oil well driller. Geneva, age 52 years, to Myrtle Ford, Geneva, age 51 years.

Aviators Attempting To Remain Aloft Four Days San Diego, Calif., June 27—(Special to Daily Democrat'—At 4:05 a. m., today, Captain Lowell Smith and | Lieutenant John P. Richter took off | in art army airplane in an attempt to remain aloft for four days. If they succeed in this exploit, all , existing records for sustained flight will be broken. o—— BIRTH The nine pound boy baby horn to [ Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Skiles, of Peterson, has been named Reginald. Mother and babe are doing fine. The mother was formerly Miss Mabel Beery, of Pete rson. | STREET LIGHTS NEARLY READY New Ornamental Light On Second Street To Be Lighted Saturday Night Second street from Jackson street south to Jefferson street, will be lighted by the new ornamental street lights Saturday evening, M. J. Mylott superintendent of the city electric light department, stated this morning. The Novalux globes have arrived and were being placed on the posts today. Thirty-two of the new single standard posts have been erected within the three blocks on Second street, making a total of forty-two posts on the street, including the three in front of the court house and the seven on the east side of the street between Monroe and Madison streets. The posts in front of the court house, which have five lights will remain the same, while the property owners on the east side of the street having the five cluster lights, will be asked to change the style of the posts to the single standard. This can be , done at a small expense. Second street is the first street to be lighted with ornamental posts, the property owners paying for the posts and the city defraying all expense connected with their installation. Property owners on Line street from Adams street, south to the Chicago and Erie railroad have filed a petition witli the council asking that ornamental light posts be erected there. The Parking Regulations The streets are being painted with a white line about five or six feet from the curb and parallel with it, this being the space allotted for parking automobiles. Motorists are asked to park their cars within these 1 spaces and thus avoid congestion on the principal streets of Decatur. o — State Troops To Enforce Law In Okmulgee, Okla. (United Press Service) Okmulgee, Okla., June 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—State troops assumed control of law enforcement in Okmulgee county today. Six national guard units, two of whicli are Okmulgee companies, took charge of the county after Governor J. C. Walton proclaimed a state of lawlessness and terror existed and declared martial law. The governor declared Sheriff John Russell had failed to enforce law He cited three Instances of alleged abuse of official authority by the sheriff's forced, including detention of a minister who came to Okmulgee to speak in the Interests of a relief campaign: the claim by two men that while riding on a public highway with two girls they were stopped by deputy sheriffs anil insulted and sub-i jeted to abuse; and the shooting of| a negro by a deputy. The negro was alleged to have fled at the approach ’ of the officer. o ■ Jane Adams Has Operation (United PresH Service) Tokio, June 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Jane Adams of Hull House. Chicago, underwent a surgical operation here today. The operation was pronounced successful and 1 Miss Adams' recovery is expected. Tokio dispatches yesterday reporting Miss Adams’ illness led friends to believe she was suffering from a tumor which had troubled her previously. Cables said that her condition was not serious. She is on a tour of the Orient.

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TELEPHONE CO. WILL IMPROVE ITS BUILDINGS I Will Remodel Buildings On Monroe Street And In« stal A Heating Plant MORE IMPROVEMENTS To Have New Central Energy System Installd By Januarv 1, 1924 Work will commence about July 15th on the remodeling and install- ' atlon of a Vapor heating plant In the itwo buildings of the Citizens Tele- | phone company on Monroe street In I this city. The east room downstairs now occupied by P. J. Hyland, plumber will be vacated and will be occupied by the telephone company as a business office and Chief operator’s room. Some of the new equipment i will also be housed in this room. The west downstairs room is occupied by John S. Colchin. The telephone company occupies both rooms upstairs and after the general office is moved downstairs, these rooms will be oc- ■ cupied by the exchange. A. J. Moser and company of Berne has the contract for the installation of heating system and lx>th buildings will be heated by one heating system. Other improvements will lie made to the buildings. The New System 11. F. Ehinger, general manager of the Citizens Telephone company stated today, that work on the installation of the Super service Central Energy system will start about November 11 15th and that it is hoped to have the new system in working order by January 1, 1924. The improvements to be 1 .blade by the Citizens Telephone com- ' pany, including the installation of the new system, will cost $50,000.00 1 and the public service commission lias already granted the request of the* company to issue this amount of preferred stock. Patrons Purchase Stock Mr. Ehinger stated that practically the entire issue of $50,000.00 worth of preferred stock had already been purchased or petitioned for by local people. The stock will pay a guaranteed net return of 6 per cent annually. The common stock is distributed among ninety-five stockholders. More Than 2,500 Patrons The Citizens telephone company, one* of the most progressive independent telephone concerns in the state, has more than 2.500 subscribers. Decatur alone has more than 1,400 telephone users. Berne, 680; Monroe. 250 and Linn Grove, 190. Recently the telephone company erected a new and additional long distance line to Fort Wayne, connecting there* with the Bell lies to all parts of the United States. Rebuilding Lines The* telephone company is rebuilding the rural lines out of Decatur and of Monroe, and is giving free service to patrons between Decatur and Monroe, that is, a patron at Decatur or Monroe can call either place* without paying a toll. The* new Central Energy system is being installed at Berne and Decatur and many of the rural patrons arc* asking for the Central Energy system. The rural lines are also being rebuilt. — o To Form Third Party <United Press Service) Detroit. Mich., June 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A third national | political party witli the aim of electi ing Henry Ford president in 1924. I will be formed here in the near future at a convention of Michigan Ford for president clubs. Rev. Dr. William Dawe, president of the Dearborn club, said today. The date has not been decided. Dr. Dawe said, but the convention will be far enough off to allow Ford for president clubs all over the country to send delegates here. .— » . — — Incorporate For SIOO,OOO Articles of incorporation have been granted to the* Meshberger Brothers Stone company, of Linn Grove, witlt capital stock listed at SIOO,OOO, preferred $50,000. The directors are Harry Meshberger, Oscar and Jane Meshberger.