Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 10 August 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI- Number ISS.

NATION PAYS RESPECT

entire nation stands AS A SINGLE MOURNER

CITIES AND TINY HAMLETS JOIN IN HONORING DEAD Bustle Os Daily Life Halts Throughout Nation In Respect For Harding MEMORIAL SERVICES Ships At Sea And Trains Or. Land Still Their Engines Simultaneously (United Pre«= Service) (Special to the Daily Democrat) — As a single mourner, the American nation will stand with bowed head for a brief moment today in reverent respect for the departed leader. Simultaneous, in great cities anij tiny hamlets, the length and breadth of the United States, the rush and bustle of daily life will be stilled for a short span, and men and women and children will stand silent, honoring Warren G. Harding. silence, varying from one to five minutes. will be observed at that moment when a signal announces that the late president's remains have been laid in the crypt at Marion. Many places, however, will halt at 3 o'clock local time, or at noon. Whatever the hour, the occasion is one in which every citizen of the United States pays his individual respect to the fallen president. Not only the American people, but the vast, complicated machinery of traffic, commerce, communication and manufacture that has become so much a part of American lite—the hum of telephone and telegraph lines, the roar of elevated lines and subways, the whirl of machinery will be stilled. Silence, like a poultice healing the blows of sound will give the workers and voyagers of the nation a quiet instant for their reverence. In many cities, memorial services will begin automatically at 3 o’clock, Marion, Ohio, (central) time, when the interment is to take place. In others, the signal will be awaited. Tribute will be paid in varying degree. Some communities plan cessation of activity for,the period of silence. Others will hold religious services, flag dipping, salutes and listen to speeches. The observance of the moment of silence is not confined to the borders of the United States. In every farflung- possession- or- consulate.- the same simple act of respect will be performed. Ships at sea will still their engines and passengers and crew take their part in the national ceremony. By proclamation of President Coolidge, all federal buildings, including Tostoflices, were closed today. Manufacturing plants, banks, and stores are closed for the entire day in many cities; in others they will close for the afternoon. In New Yoili the stock exchanges were shut down for the day. Theaters and all other amusement Places in New York have suspended for the entire day. Several other cities tors will remain closed for only part followed suit, while in some the theaof the day. o— UNDERWENT OPERATION • Mrs. Charles Berning, of rural foute number 8, underwent a major operation at the Lutheran hospital Fort Wayne last Monday morning, .he fs gett in g along very nicely. Jl H. A. Duemlfng was the physician tn charge.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Railroads Will Stop Action For Five Minutes The local office of the Pennsylvania railroad company this morning received an order stating that all trains and engines of the company will stop and remain motionless from 2 p. m. until 2:05 p. m. today on account of President Harding's funeral. All other railroads in the country have issued similar orders. G. R.&TTRAIN KILLED FOUR Three-Year-Old Boy Is The Only Survivor Os Family Struck At Kendallville KENDALLVILLE, Aug. 10.—With the death here yesterday afternoon of Raymond Thrapp, local lumber dealer 3-year old James Thrapp is the only surviving member of the family as a result of a crossing crash at the Chi cago-Toledo pike crossing of the G. R. & I. rail road yesterday noon when Mrs. Thrapp. age 37; Miss Joseph Thrapp. 10 and John Thrapp, 3 were instantly killed when the famfly auto was struck by a fast inbound G. R. & I. train. The five members of the family had started out only a few minutes before the tragedy, intent upon a day’s outing and a picnic dinner with old classmates of Mr. Thrapp at Oliver Lake. They were driving rapidly according to witnesses of the tragedy and appeared to have run upon the tracks in front of the locomotive before realizing the danger. Tile ear was struck squarely and with such force that it was hurled for some dis tance down the track. The entire pilot of the engine was torn away. The train was stopped within a short distance despite the fast speed at which it had b< en traveling, and dozens of passengers and residents living nearby rushed to the assist ance of the stricken party only to find that Mrs. Thrapp and her two children had been killed instantly. Attention was then diverted to Mr. Thrapp and the other child and both were rushed to Lakeside hospital, where Mr. Thrapp died at 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Regaining consciousness only once following the tragedy, Mr. Thrapp asked: "How are mother and the babies?” and i again lapsed into unconsciousness, according to hospital attendants. Engineers A. H. Clesterman, in charge of the death train, wept as he assisted in caring for the injured members of the party. He told witnesses that this was his first tragedy in 14 years as railroad engineer. M. Laudstoffer was fireman on the train, while it was in charge of Conductor I L. B. Hushen and Brakeman F. J. 1 Yarlan, all of Fort Wayne. The bodies of the four victims were taken to the Irwen & Reyher morgue where they will be held pending largely upon the outcome of injuries to the sole surviving member of the family, who suffered a broken hip and prob (able internal injuries. The injured lad was a twin brother to John, who was killed instantly. I Mrs. Thrapp was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Taylor, of Wol 'cottville, who with three sisters, Mrs. Emmett Fulghum, Mrs. L. Bauman and Miss Mae Taylor, all of Wolcott ville survive. Mr. Thrapp was a so;, of Isaac Thrapp of Napoleon. Ohio and had been a resident in Kendallville tor the past 16 years. —— William B. Teeple and daughter, Mrs. H. J. Conway, attended the Hollopeter family reunion, which was held at the fair grounds at Huntertown yesterday.

WASHINGTON BIDS HIM SAD ADIEU KW Shi >' I ' ml L .:...... ... ..r. —— WASHINGTON. D. C—Tens of thousands of silent p ople lined the avenues over which the tuner il cour lay. They stood for hours in the blistering heat that they might watch the impressive death march.

JOHN MAGLEY DIES IN OHIO Former Resident Os Root Township Succumbs To A Paralytic Stroke John Magley, 80, former resident of Root township, Adams county, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Nye, in Warren, Ohio. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis, suffered two weeks ago. Mr. Magley was born near Zanesville, Ohio, but came to Adams coun ty, Indiana, when a young lad. He spent most of his life on a farm in Root township. About twelve years ago he and his wife moved" to Warren, Ohio. Mrs. Magley died a few yeaty la.ter. Since that time Mr. Magley has made his home with his daughter in Warren. Mr. Magley Is survived by one son, Carl Magley, of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Lew Houk, of near Williams, and Mrs. Nye, of Warren; one sister, Mrs. John Christen, of this city; and two brothers. Jacob Magley, of Columbus, Ohio, agid Samuel Magley, of Monmouth. There are several nephews and nieces in this vicinity, also. The body will be brought back to Decatur for funeral services and for burial, but relatives have not learned when it will arrive. No funeral arrangements have been made yet. ROTARIANS PAY THEIR RESPECT Hear Reading Os Address Delivered By Harding At Rotory Convention At the regular meeting of the Rotary club last night. C. E. Bell read the address which the late president Warren G. Harding delivered to the Rotarians at the International convention of Rotary held at St. Louis on June 18th to 22nd. The president delivered one of his characteristic heart to-heart talks at the convention, in which he commended the man who gave service and who tried to serve mankind. In the president’s address-, reference was made to two Ohio men who were mentioned as examples T* Bell also related a touching story of the president’s generosity in connection with the church he belonged to at Marion. Attorney Abe Simmons and Lawrence Goodin, of Bluffton, were guests of the chib. Wait Johnson acted as (Continued on page two)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday, August 10, 1923.

CITY MOURNS NATION'S DEAD Decatur People Join Other Ci’ies And Hamlets Jn Respecting Harding Decatnr mourned the nation's dead today. Flags at half mast, buildings drap-. ed in mourning, and public memorial services, gave evidence of the deep sorrow which prevailed throughout the city and nation. Although business houses and public offices were open this morning, little business was transacted. All business was scheduled to cease at 3 o'clock and most of the business houses will remain closed until 4 o’clock. Others will remain closed for the remainder of the day. All locomotives and trains in the city at 2 o'clock this afternoon, stopped and remained motionless for fiveminutes, in compliance with orders, issued affecting every railroad in the United States. Union Memorial services were planned for 3 o'clock at the First Methodist church. Dr. Harry G. Hill, of the Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts, gave the address. Several Decatur cititens went to Marion, Ohio to join in the funeral services held from the home of Dr. George T. Harding, father of President Warren G. Harding. — ... — .■ — • I ' —— Many View Remains Marion, Ohio—At 10 o'clock this morning army officers directing the crowd estimate that 30,000 persons had viewed the remains of the late president Harding. The people were passing through more rapidly today and officers be lieved at least 40.000 people will hav. filed past the bier by the time the doors are closed. This number wil' be one third more than the total pop illation of the city of Marion. Suspends Mother’s Sentence — Muncie, Aug. 10—Two days after I sentencing Mrs. Lena Allen to jail for sixty days when she pleaded guil,ty to the theft of a pair of shoes from a local store, Judge Lance Roons suspended the sentence. He had paid a visit to the woman’s home finding her to be the mother of three small children. She had never been in trouble before. Weather Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday, possibly becoming unsettled; slightly warmer inf extreme north portions: Friday.

HEALTH BOARD GMS NOTICES Several Places In City Are Found To Be In An Unhealthy Condition The city board of health has com--1 pleted an inspection of the public . eating houses, business houses and several residences in the city, and several places have been found in an unhealthy condition. “Notices have I been given to the proprietors of these 1 places which are unhealthy, and they are requested to follow up those notices at once," said Dr. J. M. Miller secretary of the city health board today. Mr. Miller stated that the I board would make another inspection of those places where notices were I given within a few days to see if I instructions had been carried out. The board had received complaints in regard to several places and all these together with many others were inspected. Now is the most dangerous time of the year for unhealthy conditions j about eating I houses and residences. Special care must be exercised during the hot season of the year. Dr. Miller declared. Those places which are not provided with a garbage can should have one immediately and the garbage cans should have a tightly fitting Id. JOHN WIHTFELD BEGINS SENTENCE Mulatto Slayer Shows Leering Bravado As He Leaves For Prison Columbus, Ohio August 10.—John L. Whitfield, convicted slayer of Patrolman Griffin, became number 62,137 late yesterday. This was the number I assigned to him upon his arrival at the Ohio penitentiary to serve a life sentence. “I will be back soon," was the de. fiant boast of Whitfield, as a Big Four train was carrying him to the penitentiary. With the same leering smile that he effected in court before he became so frightened at the thought of the electric chair. Whitfield greeted hundreds who thronged the dingy union depot. As the train left Cleveland cries of “There goes the murderer" and “To hell with the killer,” reached Witfield's ears through the open wln(Continued on page two)

PRESIDENT’S HOME FOLK ACCORD SIMPLE FUNERAL

Reichshank Closes As Marks Continue Slump Berlin, Aug. 10—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Reichshank closed | this afternoon. It was unable to make any further payments. Tile dollar was quoted at 1,800,000 marks this afternoon and the pound 1 sterling at 7,000,000 marks. A panic spirit prevailed. Holders of foreign currencies threw heavy pressure on the market. LOCAL PEOPLE VIEWED REMAINS — E. C. Clevenger And S. E. Black Families Motored To Marion Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Clevenger and Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Black motored to I Marion, Ohio, yesterday where they viewed the remains of the late president Warren G. Harding. They arrived there just as the train pulled in from Washington and saw the funeral cortege, composed of about fifteen cars, go to the home of the president’s father, Dr. Harding. The casket was opened from two o’clock until ten last night. The Dei catur people were two hours and a half going two blocks and behind them were more than twelve blocks of people in line. The city was crowded with people anxious to view the remains of the beloved president and to pay their respects. The yard at the Harding home was tilled with the most beautiful tioral emblems imaginable, the most elaborate being that of the National Rotary clubs of America, but there were a thousand others most beautiful and appropriate. The party arrived home *at twelve o’clock last evening. Secretary of state Hughes and other notables were in Marion yesterday, but President Coolidge did not arrive until today. The city of Marion was profusely decorated for the last home coming of their distinguished ; citizen. Expert decorators had beer, employed and the business house fronts were covered with flags and crepe with pictures of the president centered. o _ Scores Pay Resnects To “Unc’e Billy” Blackburn Scores of people this morning paid their final tribute to William "Uncle Billy” Blackburn, one of the pioneer citizens of Adams county and one of the most highly esteemed residents of Decatur. His funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church at 110:30 o’clock this morning, the Rev. R. R. Elliker, pastor of the Zion Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the Decatur cemetery. “Unde Billy” passed away early Wednesday morning at his home on South Sixth street. He had reached the age of 87 years when he received ! the final summons. He was loved by all who knew him, both young and old.) One section of the church was filled with old residents.of the city and county. There were many who were] in the neighborhood of eighty years of age. The pall bearers were Judge J. C. Sutton. J. Luiz. J. W. Tyndall, C. S. Niblick. Al Burdg and J. F. Snow. o ——_ Chicago, Aug. 10—Two bu’kiings contain n>g 125,000 bushels of wheat and flour were destroyed yesterday in a file which swept the plant of the Advance Malt Products company. Damage was estimated at about $350,000. Surrounding elevators and mills containing millions of bushels of grain were damaged before the flames were controlled by fire companies.

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THOUSANDS PAY TRIBUTE TODAY I AT MARION. OHIO Old-Fashioned, Homely Ceremonies Mark Servises At Father’s Home BODY LIES IN STATE Several Thousands Pass By Casket And View Re mains This Morning — (United Pros’ Rerv*' 4 *) Marion, Ohio. Aug. 10 - (Special to Daily Democrat) — His own home folk accorded siml>le, final funeral honors to President Warren G. Harding here today. Not with crashing volleys and the wailing notes of 'laps.' but with the old-fashioned, homely ceremonies that might . he accorded any leading citizen of Marion, the 29th president of the United States was laid to rest by his fellow townsmen. . 1 It was a home funeral, attended by the home folks of Marion and of Washington and of nearly every state in the union. The tribute paid today bv thousands was a tribute to Harding the citizen and friend, not to Harding, the president. All morning, as the hodv lay hi state, in the home of his father. Dr. George T. Harding, on East ('enter street, a continuous file of people passed through the house, past the simple bier and out again onto the street. Militiamen guided the throngs of citizens, eager iIo pay their last respects to Warren Harding. In preparation for the funeral, all , the downtown streets and State street, leading to the cemetery, were [ freed from motor and street car traff'e. Only official cars of Presi dent Coolidge’s party or those directly connected with the funeral were permitted on those streets. Yet. at the expressed wish of Mrs. Harding, everybody had a chance to pass through the house, and view the body The new president, the secretary of state, the chief justice of the supreme court and many other dignitaries joined with Mr. Hardipg’s friends and associates in paying farewell respects. In the final act of the great nation al drama which started at San Francisco anil extended across the continent. the body was to be carried in a hearse to Marion cemetery and placed in a receiving vault. The setting was one of the most remarkable in history for the funeral of the chigt of state of a great nation. I’he center of it was an old ; two storv and cupola house on a 1 shady thoroughfare, with trim lawns, ] and little cottages setting side by s'de with the larger dwelling of the first families. , I The end of the trail was a beaijti;lful cemetery on the south edge of , town. .1 I Marion. Ohio. Aug. 10 —(Special to I Daily Democrat) —The dust of Mari ion's first citizen will be la d today j in a place of rest. t Warren G. Harding will pass t . through the quiet streets of his home f town and. with a ceremony as sim- . pie and brief as though he had never t been aught save an honored c'tizen I of the town, will be given to God for eternity. ' The nation’s greatest will be at 9 the tomb, but they will stand there (Continued ou page four)