Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 249, Decatur, Adams County, 20 October 1923 — Page 7

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, corge gchug, Fred Kinile. Lowell Bml . h Harold Devon Bernard Clark, S nd Clean Hili, students at Ohio c de University, Columbus. Ohio, am pending the week-end with their re•nsetive parents here. Bob inaley made a business trip to y, Wayne this morning. , Miss Florence Holthouse went to wayne today to visit friends. Mrs. Edith Bremerkamp and daughter went to Ft. Wayne to spend the dny, I C Howard. Harold Kirsch and jick Teeple motored to Hicksville, Ohio, to see the Hicksville-Van Wert football game today. Dayton Raudebush, of south of the city, was a business visitor In the city today. R „ x Andrews, of Kirkland township, was a business visitor here, this afternoon. Ed Miller. Blue Creek township, was a visitor in the city today. D. S. Gates of Wren, Ohio, was a InJness visitor in the city today. George Raudebush of ashington township, was in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Graham motored to Anderson today to spend the weekend with their daughter, Miss Gladys Graham, who is a teacher in the Anderson high school. Frank Mock of Blue Creek township. returned from Ft. Wayne this afternoon, where he. has been building a new residence. Miss Alta Teeple, is spending the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeple. Miss Teeple is employed in the Underwriting department of the Lincoln Life at Ft. Wayne. Charles Ernst, Charles Helm, Dick Smith, Lee Vance, Dick Myers, Cal Peterson, Harry Fritsinger, Earl Adams, Dan Sprang and Barney Kaliver were among those who attended the laying of the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple at Ft. Wayne yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. James Mankey and son Earl and dughter, Hazel, of Wells county, were visitors'in the city today, DECATUR GAS RATE TO STAND — Public Service Commission Refuses To Order Reduction In This City. _ (United Press Staff Correspondent) I Indianapolis, Oct. 20 —(Special to. | Daily Democrat) —The public services commission today decided that it cannot reduce rates of the Northern' Indiana Gas & Electric company in Bluffton, Decatur, Logansport, Peru and Wabash at the present time and ! nut the case aside until such time as. the commission may find that a reduction in rates may be justified by the net income realized at those' places by the utility. ■ CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE Wheat: Dec. $1.05%; May $1.10%: ■'uly $1.07%. Corn: Dec. 75%c; May 72%c; July 73%c. Oats: Dec. 41%c; May 4:;l»c: July 43%c.

I TOWE* DKW* I BUILDING CRAFT I Have maintained a good clucking balance for years,” he said with a touch of pride. “I thought that some day I might desire a line ol credit. I need it now.” He went into detail with us, oul- ! lining his policies and explaining his plans. He got his loan. He had largely assured it during the preceding years of credit building. It pays to maintain a substantial checking balaqce. and Surplus $120,000.00 ' -TT

' | Court House Venued Case It Filed Here a A complaint for partition of real estate in Fort Wayne, entitled Kath- ■ erine Holzworth vs. Louise Grubel, a has been venued to the Adams circuit | court from the Allen circuit court, I'and was placed on file here this , morning. The case was filed through t Attorney Emmett V. Harris, of Fort Wayne. Schultz Will Is Probated ■' The last will and testament of Henry Schultz was probated in court . yesterday afternoon. The document • provides that all of the estate, both real and personal, after the just ■, debts have been paid, shall be given to the widow, Catharine Schultz. i Mrs. Schultz was appointed executrix of the will, also. The estate was vali ued at $4,700. Inheritance Tax Report Filed An inheritance tax report filed in 5 the estate of William Hockemeyer > showed the estate to be worth $12,i 755.42. No inheritance tax was due from the heir, who was entitled to - $15,000 exemption. J . Plea In Abatement Filed In the case of the Bank of Linn Grove vs. the estate of George B. ‘ Maurer et al, Attorney George B. I Mock entered his appearance for the i defendant, Elroy C. Runyon. A plea • in abatement was filed. Appears for Defendant Attorney Clark J. Lutz, of this city I has entered his appearance for the I defendant in the case of Howard Moorman vs. the Fort Wayne Trans--1 for company. Change Os Venue Granted 'l A motion for a change of venue from the county was filed today in the case of Ida A. Rodenbeck vs. ■ Henry Rodenbeck et al. The motion was submitted to the court and susi tained, the case being sent to the Wells circuit court. Smith & Geake Make Appearance The law firm of Smith & Geake, j of Fort Wayne, has made an appearance for the defendants in the case of Elmer C. Heckler et al vs, Charles E. Crum and Valentine Erdei vs. ' Kate Knepper, Divorce Case Heard In Part The divorce case of Wilma Smith vs. Chancy Smith was submitted to the court yesterday afternoon, after 'an answer had been filed by the prosj ecut'ng attorney. The evidence was j heard in part, but the case was con- . tinned on account of certain witnesses not being present. Cross-Complaint Filed Attorney Henry B. Heller today assumed jurisdiction as special judge lin the case of Jesse O. Smith vs. ! Charles Grim. The defendant filed an answer to the complaint and also filed a cross complaint. The plain- 1 , tiff filed an answer to the cross com- i plaint and the case was set for trial on October 30. Assumes Jurisdiction In the case of Harry J. Rowell vs. the Rezelito Manufacturing company, Attorcuy Henry B. Heller today anssumed jurisdiction as special judge. ; The defendant filed an answer to the

complaint and also filed a cross complaint. The plaintiff filed an answer to the cross complaint and the case was set for trial on October 24.

COOLIDGE BACKS (flontlnued from Page One) to the full extent of Us capacity to secure enforcement of the law.” "It is certainly my own purpose so to use it." he added. "This is not a political question: it can not be made a political question," sa'sl Mr. Coolidge. Taking up the states’ responsibility in the enforcement of the prohibition law, the president said: “No provision of the eighteenth amendment, or the national prohibition art, contemplates any surrender of state responsibility. "We can only make progress with these problems by their frank and candid consideration. They are not going to be decided by prejudice'. They are not going to be answered as a result of political intrigue." Washington, Oct. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Coolidge meets in conference today with the governors of the American states and territories on one of the most difficult problems before his administration—prohibition. After the row over the adoption of the enforcement resolution at the ■governors’ conference at West Baden, Ind., Jt became more apparent as the hour of rtieeting with the president here neared that Banquo's Ghost was easy to down compared with the difficulties that Mr. Coolidge must handle in dealing with the dry issue. Dry Uproar Started Events in the last week have added volume to the dry uproar started by the citizenship conference. They are: o- — ... Lloyd George Now Wants To See American Homes By LAWRENCE MARTIN (United Press Staff Correspondent > With Lloyd George En Route to Louisville, Ky., Oct. 20.—Still striving to get a glimpse of the heart of America, Lloyd George now wants to sec American homes. He has seen the greatness of the cities, and the imperial sweep of the farms. Now lie wants to get closer to the force behind all America's material possessions and see some of typical home life. He sighed. “I was fully determined when 1 came over here,” he said, “that I would not make speeches. Well I see I now that is quite impossible. I’ve kept count. I've addressed 33 audiences of one sort or another since I landed. You've made me do it—this with the shining twinkle in the blue eyes, as though to add, "I hope you’re satisfied.” He went on. “I do so much want to see the homes. I shall not be able to see as much of that phase of your great nation as I wanted to. That is where a people's greatness really grows.” 0 Charles Voglewede Shows Much Improvement Today Charles Voglewede, prominent business man who has been confined to his home for the past two weeks is resting easier today and report from the home state he is feeling much better. Yesterday was the first day since he took ill that his temperature has been normal and today he showed signs of improvement. He was able to eat a little today and it is thought that ho will continue to improve from now on. If his condition continues to improve friends will be admitted to his room sometime next week. Burris Elected President of Indiana State Teachers Indianapolis, Oct. 20.—The annual convention of the Indiana. State Tochers' association was brought to a close here today with a short mon* ing session-in Cadle tabernacle. Governor Arthur M. Hyde of Missouri and Professor Frances Tilden of Del’auw were the speakers tor the closing program. All political dope of the convention was upset at the business session late yesterday when Ben .1. Burris, state superintendent of public institution, was elected president of the association. —o —— Legion Has Important Meeting Monday Night Adams I’ost No. 43, of the American Legion, w',ll bold an important meeting next Monday evening, at which time nominations for now officers will be made.. The officers will be elected al. the next meeting. H Is repori'-d that other important business will come up before the meeting M'.'Uday ulgbu A 1 ! ’zwmVwo el the post are urged to attend.

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CLUB CALENDAR Friday W. F. M. S. of M. E. church, with Mrs. Bowen, Madison street. Ben Hur degree work, 7:30 p. m. W. R. C. Legion hall,, 2 p.m. D. Y. B. Class—Mrs. Geo. Hill. Saturday Ladies' Aid society of M. E. church cafeteria supper—M. E. church dining hail. U. B. Ladies, Pastry Sale, Liechty Meat market formerly Green Meat ' market. Pastry sale at Schmitt Meat Market by L. A. 8. of Christian church. Monday Research Club—Mis. Callow. Woman's Club, Old Gym, business meeting 7:30 and program at 8 o'clock. I Operetta “Feast of the Red Corn,” by Music department of Woman’s Club —Old Gym, 8 o'clock. Tuesday Psi lota Xi .special meeting, Dora I Marie Magley, 8 o'clock. Wednesday Five Hundred Club —Mrs. Frank Barthel, at 7:30. Shakespeare Club—Mrs. Dugan. The Psi lota Xi sorority will meet at the home of Miss Dora Marie Magley, north of the city, Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. This is a spec- | ial called meeting and all members are especially urged to be present. Plans will be made to go to Bluffton next Saturday afternoon. Other special business will be transacted. ★ Hendrix-Parr Tony L. Hendrix, of Evansville and I Mrs. Bessie Alice Parr, of Berne were i married Thursday evening at 6 o'clock lat Evansville. The ceremony was read by an Evansville minister in the presence of the near relatives of Mr. Hendrix. Mr. Hendrix was formerly employed as agent at the Cloverleaf Station in this city and is well and i favorably known here. He is the son of Mrs. Dorcas Hendrix, of Evansville ami at present is located at Somersville where tile couple will reside. Mrs. Hendrix is the daughter of Mrs. R. J. Abnet, of cast of Berne. She I will return to Berne next week to prepare to meet her household goods to Somcrsville. MRS. J. M. ROSE OSES AT BERNE

Widely Known Resident of That Place Succumbs To Lingering Illness. L Berne, Oct. 20.—Mrs. J. M. Rose. 68, widely known residenf of this place, died at her home on East Main street, at 6:25 o'clock Friday morn- ■ ing, following a long period of suffering from paralysis ami high blood - pressure. Mrs. Rose suffered her first > stroke of paralysis nearly seven years ago and she bad been practically helploss since that attack. Three : weeks ago she suffered another stroke and her condition gradually grew worse until death came yesterday. - Mrs. Rose established a permanent : place in the hearts of many of her friends during tho time when she > served as matron of the former Cot- - ta -e Hotel in Berne. To travellers, 1 this hotel became quite famous through her excellent services there, and made the place a real home for such people. Mrs. Rose, among the many/ excellent cooks in Berne, was , considered among the' best. ' Mrs. Sarah Sheets Rose was boru I June 1, 1855. She was born neat Suuitonia, Texas, during tho time , when her father was a member o( the 1 regular American army and was lo rated in Texas, in combat wilh Amer icon Indians. Later she came to In- , (liana and was married lo William ’ Belorstofer. This union was broken many years ago through death of her former husband. In 1893 she was married lo James i Monroe Rose of Berne, who survives to mourn her departure. No children were born to this union. From the former marriage, two sons survive, Theodore Beierslofur, of Botkins, O. and Clarence Beirstafcr. of Berne. Besides her busband and two sons, , a twin sister. Mrs. Mary Ilemmcrt, | also survives. Her sou and sister from Botkins. 0., besides other relatives from out-of-town are expected lo arrive to attend the funeral which will be held Sun-' day afternoon al 1:30 o'clock from lb'- borne. Ib r sou Theodore had been here a few days this week but let! again before her deaUi. | j_|_WANT ADp EARN—S J

Holy Name Society Meets A meeting of the Holy Name society of the St. Mary's Catholic church will be held Monday evening at 7:30 at the Knights of Columbus hall. A good program has been arranged and the members are urged to attend. During the winter months a meeting of the society will be held every month at the K. of C. hall. o | _f_4—WANT ADS EARN—S-s—l O CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to express our thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown by our friends, neighbors and the lodges during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the floral offerings, the kind words of the ministers and the automobiles which were furnished for the funeral. Mrs. V. L. McGonagle. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Carroll. o Sheriffs Fisht Over Load of Captured Beer Bryan, 0., Oct. 20.—Possession of a truck load of beer, seized by their deputies Friday, resulted in a fist fight between Sheriff W. R. Force, of Fulton county, O„ and Sheriff P. W. Burkhardt, of Williams county. While the fight was in progress, Clyde Rollins, a deputy sheriff, captured another truck load. Both wore consigned from Detroit to South Bend. D. 1). Grayson, of Columbus, and Bert Dixon, drivers of the first truck were arrested. They pleaded guilty to illegal transportation before Police Judge C. L. Newcomer here, who deferred sentence. Thev said it was

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their first trip. The driver of tho other truck escaped. After the tight, which occurred on u bridge near Lockport, Sheriff Force took the truck, first sighted at Arch-

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i bold in Fulton county to Wauseon, also in that county. Sheriff Burkhardt, i! declared he would institute legal ac- ■ ■lion to secure custody of the vehicle - and its contents.