Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 256, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 256.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO HOLO ANNUAL MEET THIS WEEK Adams Co. Sunday School Convention At Geneva Thurs. and Friday. GOOD SPEAKING Fellowship Banquet Friday Evening To Be Feature of the Convention. Arrangements have been made to make the annual Adams County Sunday school convention, to he held at Geneva next Thursday and Friday the best convention in the history of the county organization. The conven- ' lion will open with a session in the T nited Hrethern church at 7:30 o'clock Thursday evening and close with an evening session on Friday i-v---eningat the M. E. church. One o.’ the big features of the convention will be the Fellowship Banquet to-be held in the M. E. church at 6 o'clock Friday evening. This banquet is for all county and township officers, local Sunday school officers, teachers, work ers and pastors. Reservations for the banquet are being made with Miss inda Sprunger, at Berne. Two excellent speakers have been secured for the convention. The speaker for Thursday evening will be Wajue G. Miller, the Young Peoples Superintendent, of the Indiana Coirt cil of Religious Education of the Sun day school. He is a live speaker for the young people. Dr. W. O. Trueblood, of the First Friends church in Indianapolis, wiL be the speaker on Friday evening. Dr. Trueblood is noted for his splendid ability as a convention orator. In addition to the address of these two speakers, there will be a number c. other Interesting talks and spEendo music of every form. The officers of the county association are: C. O. Lehman, of Herne, president; E. C. Bierie, of Herne, first vice-president;- Kev. Jesse Byerly Kirk'andt ownship, second vice-presi-dent; Miss Inda Sprunger, Berne sec-retary-treasurer; Mrs. Clara Anderson, Geneva, superintedent children's d'vision; Kenneth Shoemaker, Geneva, superintendent young people's division; J. H. Duff, Linn Grove, superintendent administration division; C. L. Walters, Decatur, superintendent an pit division; (J. L. Vance, Deca-er. superintendent educational division. Following is the prograin for the en tire convention: Thursday Evening, Nov. 1. 7:30 U. B. Church County president. Presiding 1. Mush—Berne High School Orchestra. H. B. Hoffman, director.' 2. Song Service —Directed by Ray Duff, Jefferson township. 3. Invocation—Rev. L. C. Wisner, Decatur. 4. Musk —Reformed S. S. Berne. 5. Reports of state convention—ln da Sprunger. Berne, Kenneth Shoemaker, Geneva. ti. Solo—Mrs. Dan Tyndall, Decatur. 7. Address —Mr. Wayne G. Miller, State Supt. of Young People's Dept. 8. Music —Reformed S. S. Berne. 9. Oyering. Hl. Appointment of committee and announcements 11. Closing Song and Benediction. Friday. Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. M. E. Church Rev. Jesse Byerly, presiding 1- Song. 2. Devotiouals—Rev. Knipe, Geneva. Five-minute Talks, “Workers' Conferences" —E. C. Bierie, Berne. “The Administrative Department”—J. E. Nelson, Decatur. "Sunday School Attendance” — Fred Studler, Linn Grove, Ind. 4- Music—High school girls' quartet, Geneva. 6. Round Table Discussion —Led by Wayne G. Miller. 6. Closing Song and Benediction. Friday, Nov. 2. 2:00 p.m. U. B. Church E. C. Bierie, presiding. 1. Song. 2. Devotiouals—Rev. D. V. Williams, Geneva. 3. Five-minute Talks, “Children’s Work in the Sunday School"—Miss Frieda Lehman. (Continued on Page six)

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I I Mrs. McGonagle Has Received Insurance O. M. Gllliom, of Berne, district agent for the Lincoln National Life insurance company of Fort Way io, this morning delivered a check to Rosa A. McGonagle, the amount of ilm policy carried by her husband, the late Vernon McGonagle, well-konv.n | citizen who died a week ago. Mr. McGonagle also carried a one thous-and-dollar policy in the Brotherhood of American Yoemen and this morning S. E. Brown, district representative, delivered a check for $900.00 to Mrs. McGonagle, a coupon for SIOO 00 attached to the policy being cashed by the widow last week. BLUFFTON GETS NEW SORORITY Local Chapter of Psi lota Xi Installs Chapter Saturday Afternoon. Alpha Eta chapter of the Psi lota Xi sorority was installed at Bluffton Saturday afternoon by the Grand officers and members of Alpha Delta chapter of this city. The installation was held at the home of Mrs. Caylor at Johnson anti South streets. The spacious rooms were attractively decorated with oak leaves and a profusion Mrs. Aaron Ward roses, astors, chrysanthemums and the sorority colors of turquois blue and old gold. The sorority is a national organization, the purpose of which if for the social, moral and intellectual development of its members. The members of the chapter installed at Bluffton are Mrs. Caylor, president; Mrs. Zoe Malcolm, vice-presi-dent; Miss Irene Kelly, secretary Miss Alta Woodward, corresponding secretary; Miss Mary Siferd, treasurer; Mrs. Templin. Mrs. Mailton, Mrs. Dale Schaler, Mrs. Russel Ulppe, Mrs. Harold Stogdill, Miss Edna Farliug. Miss Florence Fishbaugh and Miss Madge Spray. At seven o'clock at the home of Mrs. Dale Schafer, on East Central Avenue, a four-course dinner was ser ved at ten small tables. A single yellow and black taper in a gold holder furnished the only light at each table. The nut cups and place card were carried out in Hallowe'en fashion. Black cats, oak leaves and yellow and black crepe paper lent to the attractiveness of the home. The members of the Rixy club assisted in serving. Following the dinner, the guests were again taken to the Caylor home, where stunts were given by the Alpha Eta and Alpha: Delta chapters. Grand officers who were present were: Mrs. Esther Bassett, of Angola, Grand president; Mrs. Ruth Goodrich Andres, of Angola, Grand secretary; Miss Edna Cook, of Huntington, Grand Vive-president and Adieu Kelvice, Grand Treasurer, of Kokomo; and Anna Hambaugh of Angola. Those who attended the installation and dinner from here were: Mesdames Carl Pumphrey, C. O. Porter, John Baumgartner, Herb Borroughs. Earl Adams, Sim Burk, Arthur Hotthouse, Fred Patterson and the Misses Carolyn Acker, Donna Parrish, Dora Marie Magley, Marcella Kern, and Fan Hammel). 17-Year-Old School Boy Is Charged With Murder (United Press Service) Chicago, Oct. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Joe Montana, Jr., 17 year old school boy. is in jail without bond today on a charge of shooting and kftling one policeman and wounding another. The shooting occurred Saturday evening when the two officers raided the Montana grocery store in search of bootleg liquor. Search Is being made for the boy’s father, charged with being the brains of a huge bootleg syndicate. A large] quantity of liquor was found in the Montana home. When the officers entered the Mon tana store, the youngster drew a revolver and fired two shots, one bullet killing Sergeant Lawrence Hartnett and the other wounding Sergeant Steve Barry, police charge., The boy escaped, but wa» captured without a struggle Sunday night as he was seeking a new biding place near home. Barry identified him as the | slayer. I

ONE WITNESS IS HEARD TODAY IN M'CRAY PROBE Grand Jury Investigating Governor’s Finances Again Adjourned. PROBE TO BE LONG Special Prosecutor Say-s Witnesses From Other States To Be Heard. | (United Press Service) i Indianapolis, Oct. 29—After the | witness had been heard by the Marion county grand jury investigate.i the affairs of Governor McCray to day, the probe was halted until to morrow because Charles W. Moores, special prosecutor in charge of the .•> | vestigation. was not strong enough to push the inquiry further. Idenity of one witness heard to day was ot revealed. “The investigation will be a l'H«, one,’’ Moores said. “Witnesses from all parts of the state are to be heard and we must wait until they can come to Indianapolis." Indianapolis. Oct. 29.—‘Probe of tu-’ financial transactions of Governor] Warren T. McCray was resumed '• y the Marion county grand jury today after a delay of two weeks because of the illness of Charles A. Moores, special investigator. Moores was still weak from his ill ness and indications were that today's session would be brief. Moo.' s would give no intimation as to the idenity of the witnesses. Scope of the investigation is still problematical. It is known that the jury has already heard the stories o’ persons interested in notes endorsed by the governor. Affidavits to the effect that some notes sold hr McCray without the knowledge or consent of the person i whose names appear on them have been made in connection with suit< pending against the governor at Ken'land. In addition to the question of notes, the grand jury may go into the use by the governor of funds from the state board of agriculture which Me Cray contends he borrowed and whica officials of the board say were suppos ed to be deposited in the Discount and Deposit State bank of Kentland of which the governor was form -ily president. The state board of accounts has already begun an investigation of tit? books of the board of agriculture in (Continued on Page six) HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO MEET Annual Conference To Be Held In Ft. Wayne Wednesday and Thursday. The fortieth annual meeting of the Woman’s Home Missionary society of the North Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, will be held at the Simpson M. E. church in Fort Wayne on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. A number of Decatur ladies are planning to al eend the convention. Mrs. Emma Daniels. •!' this city, is president emeritus of the society in the conference. Mrs. J. W. Vail, also of this city, is the treasurer, having , held this office for many years. Mrs. O. L. Vance, of Decatur, is secretary of the young people. The convention will open on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Mrs. O. L. Vance will speak during this session. . An auto ride over the city ' will be given to the visiting ladies at I 4:30 o’clock and at 5 o’clock a recepItion will be held from Mrs. Wilbur iThirkield. There will be an evening session on Wednesday starting at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Dan Tyndall, ot this city, will sing a solo that even - ing and Mrs. Thlrkfeld will give an ' address. Two sessions will be held on Thursday. one in the morning and another ,in the afternoon. Election of offi- , leers will take place during the Thurs- | morning session.

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Thought Husband Had Killed Himself; Only Hiding For Protection Chicago, Oct. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat)— *'My husband's lost —1 think he killed himself." Mrs. Josephine De Benettl told po- | lice early today. When the homicide squad arrived, De Benettl crawled from under a bed. “1 hid because 1 was afraid of I my wife," he explained. "She | beats me up every night." “You should have called the riot squad.” an officer said, and the homicide squad retired. MOOSE SEEKING MORE MEMBERS Siart Drives For New Mem- | bers Tomorrow; To Have Business Men’s Class. Starting tomorrow, the Decatur Moose lodge will conduct a vigorous | campaign for new members (luring the next few weeks. Two committees will begin calling on the local business men tomorrow, for the purpose of se- | curing a large business men’s class to be initiated soon. | The goal set for the campaign is 500 members including the more than 300 now on the roll. At the close of ' the campaign a large initiation will be held in the Knights of Pythias home, followed by a big chicken dinner. A large delegation of Moose ; from Ft. Wayne will attend the initiation ceremonies and dinner. The Moose are planning to enlarge and otherwise improve their home on Third street early next year, it was ■ stated today. The lodge purchased ’ the present home on Third street last I year and made several improvements before moving into it. . It was stated today, also, that the > lodge very likely will bold another ini door fair this winter. The Moose held . a fair last winter and it proved to be . a very interesting and profitable as- . fair. The, Moose lodge is one of the old and substantial lodges of the country. , | Besides the many fraternal benefits ,' of the organization, the lodge main--1 tains the .Mooseheart Home, at Mooseheart, Illinois, where children receive I a wonderful chance in life. It is pre- . dieted that the membership campaign of the local lodge will be a big success. Masquerade and Box Social At Monroe Wednesday Eve 1 Monroe, Ind.. Oct. 29. — (Special tu Daily Democrat). —There will be a masquerade and box social at the ! Monroe high school on Hallowe'en night, Wednesday, October 31. Prizes will be given to the best masked per- ■ sons and there will be a one-ring circus and many other features guaiaoI teed to provide plenty of entertain- | ment for the evening. Fred Schurger I will have charge of the evening's pro- - gram. The public is invited to attend. ALL SAINTS'DAY NEXT THURSDAY ■ Special Services Planned At St. Mary’s Catholic Church Here. All Saints’ Day. a holy day of obligation, will be observed in the S Mary's Catholic church in this citv with three masses on Thursday morning, November Ist. The first mass will be celebrated at five o'clock, a low mass at seven-thirty and a high mass at nine-forty-five, followed by benfiliction of the Blessed Sacranu nt. There will be no services in the afternoon. On Friday the feast ot All Souls, although not a holy day of ob'lgallon, six masses will be celebrated at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, the priests being priviledged to say three masses on this day. Beginning at six o'clock masses will be said intil seven-thirty, the later being a high -mass. Weather i Cloudy tonight and Tuesday; probably with rain; little change in temperature. |

BELIEVE PARLEY ON REPARATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE American Government Not Disturbed by Declaration of the French Premier. POINCARE] STUBBORN] French Leader Determined Germany’s Debt Shall Not Be Reduced. By O. A. BRADFORD (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington. Oct. 29. The American government is not disturbed over the weekend declarations of Premier Poincare of France and believes that the advisory conference of experts on reparations proposed by Secretary of State Hughes will be held, it was declared by a high authority of the administration today. Poincare's statements that the expert commission to determine Germany's capacity to pay cannot reduce the present amount of reparations are regarded here as designed entire-' ly for home consumption. Secretary Hughes never protended that the conference itself < ould re-i duce reparations, it was pointed out i and there Is no thought here that this I would be a function of the conference itself. | The parley is to be purely an ad ] visory bod.', although carrying of-1 filial sanctio'. of the respective gov-, eminent*. World public opinion i.iD, center upon the recommendation t of | the conference and governments can ] follow the expert advice, it is declar- 1 ed. | Paris, Oct. 29. —Premier Poincare has drawn the eye teeth of the proposed advisory conference of experts to determine Germany's capacity to I pay reparations, in the opinion of well Informed quarters here today. His speech at Sampigny and subsequent official communiques, it was said today, have headed off what was believed to be an attempt to reduce the total of the German reparations debt and a proposal to get France and Belgium out of the Ruhr. BULLETIN. Berlin, Oct. 29. (United Press.) — Five persons were killed and scores injured in clashes between separatists and German citizens loyal to the reich in Bettschein, a dispatch from Mayence said today. The fighting occurred when detachments of seperatists from Busselsheim attempted to confiscate live stock from the villagers. (Continued on page five) TO HOLD COTTAGE PRAYER MEETING Meetings To Be Held This Week In Connection With M. E. Church Revival. In connection witli the coming revival meeting at the First Methodist church, a series of cottage prayer meetings will be held this week. Ou Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock there will be meetings at the following named places: Mrs, Charles Yagi r. ( 401 Adams street. C. L. Walters lead er; Mrs. J. O. Hoagland, 1110 Monroe street. Mrs. T. W. Holsapple, leader; Mrs. Dr. Miller, 242 South Second. Mrs. C. H. Colter, leader; Mrs. Miranda Moore, 109 North Ninth street. Mrs. Charles Elzey, leader; Mrs. J. T Myers, 228 North Fourth street. Mis. F. W. Downs, leader; Mrs. John Rex, 1 1044 North Second street, Mrs. John Rex leader. On Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, prayer meetings will be held at tho following homes: Mrs. C. L. Walters,; 503 Madison street. Cal Peterson, | lender; Mrs. C. 11. Colter. 104 Adams streets, Mrs. U. S. A. Bridge, leader: Mrs. E. A. Mann, 1003 Monroe street, Mrs. William Butler, leader; Mrs. Si. F. Rice, 233 North Fourth street. Mins Maggie Peoples, leader. | The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings. During the revival, which will open next Sunday, these cottage prayer meetings will be held four mornings of each week from 9:30 to 10 o'clock. Especially assigned themes will be presented at | all of these services.

Fraternity Bas New Quarters At Del’auw i ft. Greencastle, Oct. 29. —Members o; the Del’auw chapter of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity have moved into th- I new s7<),<ioo chapter house which said to he one of tile finest fraternii) houses at DePauw. A house warming for alumni was held Saturday on "Old Gold" day ti welcome in the new quarters all th graduates of the chapter who cnm< back for the DePauw-Franklin 100. hall game. I The old Phi Psi house was burned 'five years ago. since which the chap ter has rented a home on Andersen | street. RULER OF JAPAN TELLS OF PLANS Prime Minister Says Earthquake Affected Understanding With U. S. ( Copyright 1923 By United Press) (Copyright In Canada) Tokio, Oct. 28. —The Japanese earthquake effected understanding, w'.th America which the ablest men of both countries had previously attempted to . obtain by diplomatic means. Admiral 'Count Combei Yamamoto, prime nin j inter of Japan, told Karl A. Bickel, president of the United Press, in Ins lirst interview since becoming pre ! mier. | He gave a complete outline for his government's ideas on reconstruction of the devastated area thus ann.mnc J Ing to the world, through the Uni <■ i Press, his restoration plans. I Yamamoto declared that Japan intends to rely principally upon he, 'own resources for rebuilding. Tin is the first time this intention uu been officially expressed. | The government intends primaril) to draw our own economic resource ] lor reconstruction of these strickeuu. districts, but the government is con scoius of the fact that consummation of the re-construction plans depends to some extene upon the sympathetic assistance of friendly countries," Premier Yamamoto told Hickel. I The Japanese people are determinled to engage in reconstruction tn : dauntless spirit, to adopt methods based on the most modern scientific knowledge, as well as the valuable experience gained from the catastro phe. , "In behalf of the government an. people ot Japan. I wish to exp e.is wholehearted thanks for the sincere work done by the sympathy exhibited by the United States. . j "I deem this ungrudging help as a manifestation of the friendliness oi i the American people. 1 have nojthe slightest doubt it had produced an indelible impression on tile mind lot the Japanese and strengthened, more than ever the long extuiuv amity an dconcord between the Am erican and Japanese peoples. | Our people succeeded in maintail ing our tranquility during and after i the calamity. We are tints enabled .to repay partially the sympathy and ' assistance of foreign powers by at complishing the relief of the sui) erers in a comparatively short time. , "Our authorities now are zealous undertaking the task of reconslrtu • tion and the government will soon publish a concrete, coniphthensive plan. I "Fortunately the destruction was confined tdf one district and theretore the disastrous effects to our national power are not so appalling. | "I desire to avail myself of this >p portunity to pay tribute to Mr. Woodthe American ambassador, who, with his staff, played a splendid part which endeared him personally to the hearty of our people high and low. His great benavolence and self-sai rifb ing endeavors in alleviating the sufferings of our afflicted people will forever live in our memory.” Duly Punished Ossining, N. Y., Oct. 29. —“I suffered something awful iu there," 19-year-old Thomas Jefferson Carrol. prisoner at Sing Sing said when he was found by guards after an all night search. Carrol had hidden in a conduit, surrounded by steam pipes, beneath the new death house.

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0. H. 8. FOOTBALL TEAM VICTORIOUS AT LOGANSPORT Completely Outplay Opponents and Win Battle By Score of 20 To 0. PENALIZED OFTEN Many Penalties On Decatur Players Kept Score From Mounting Higher. Wabash Valley Conference. Team. W. L. Pct. Decatur ....... 2 0 1,000 Peru 3 0 1,000 South Side 11 .500 Huntington 13 .250 Logansport 0 3 .000 Decatur high school's fighting football team scored another fine victory Saturday at Logansport Saturday, triumphing over the team from the city of bridges by a score of 20 to 0 ( and thereby keeping a perfect percentage in the Wabash Valley high school football conference. Coach Buck Howard's boys completely outplayed the Logansport team in every department of the game, but frequent penalties kept them from running up a much larger score. Coach Howard said after the game that his team, especially the line, played the best game it has played this season, and he gave much praise to the Logansport team by saying that it was the toughest and scrapniest team the Yellow Jackets have played this year. The team arrived home late Saturday night, none the worse for the battle and this evening began preparation for the game at Richmond next Saturday. Decatur Is Penalized Decatur started off the game strong hut three penalties in a row held them back greatly. The Yellow Jackets were penalized at least 150 yards during the game for off sides nlays. holding and blocking. Neither team was able to score in the first quarter, but Bud White plunged through the line for the first touchdown of the game in the second quarter. A play after touchdown for the extra point failed. The score at the end of the first half was fi-0. The Yellow Jackets continued their strong offensive in the third quarter and Farr crashed off-tackle for another touchdown and the goal kick was successful, making the score 13-0. Decatur's third touchdown came in the last suarter when Captain George Wickenfeld, who had been playing one of the greatest games of his career. snagged a long forward pass and crossed the goal line. The pass was good for at least thirty yards The goal kick was good, making the (Inal score 20-0. Logansport Threatened Once hi the third quarter I/igansport worked the ball to Decaturs fifteen yard line on a series of trick plays and crisscrosses. Here tile Yellow Jacket line stiffened and held the Logansiport crew for down. This was the only chance the home team had of scoring during the contest. Decatur completed six or eight passes during the game. Logansport completed a few passes, but so well did the Decatur players cover their opponents that no sooner were the passes caught than the runner was downed in his tracks. Captain Wickenfeld stood head and shoulders above every player on the field. Charles Lammiman. Decatur tackle, also showed great ability in tackling, getting down under punts in fine shape. I,ogansport used a number of fake passes and delayed bucks, but the Decatnr boys were very effective in breaking them up. Milt Swearinger. Decatur quarterback. received an injury to his nose late in the first half and was taken out for the remainder of the half. Baker substituting for him. He returned to the game, in the second half, however. The Decatur lineup at the start of the game was. Wickenfeld. left end; Brumley, left tackle; C. Lammiman. left guard; Rex, center; Holmes, right guard; Mills, right tackle; Frisinger, right end; Swearinger, quarterback; Farr, left halfback; Brein’er, right halfhack; White, fullback. Substitutions were: Yaney for Brum ley; D. Lammiman for Mills; Bebout . (Continued on page five)