Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 264, Decatur, Adams County, 7 November 1923 — Page 5

w '1 11 Local Briefs

• I don't like f stay home no more'n vmi do.” said Em Paijh, when th' Colonial Bridge Club voted t' meet ut her house. In th' fine ole days we could have a pearl handled gold pen ()r a mustache cup laid away, an' our Chrlstnius worries wuz over.—Abe Marlin. Indianapolis News. Mrs. flan Tyndall went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit her mother. Harry Moltz. made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Miss Velma Walters motored to Fort Wayne this morning to visit friends. Mrs. Joe Tonneller and Mrs. C. L.Meibers, went to Fort Wayne today where they will be the guests of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeple and Mr. Fordyce spent the day in Fort Wayne visiting their daughter and granddaughter. Miss Alta Teeple. The Psi lota XI Sorority win hold a rummage sale at the Library November 16 and 17. Good clean clothing. for men. women and children, will be for sale. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gattshall left today for their home al Delhi, M. They accompanied the body of their son. Oliver Gattshall to this city and arrived here Sunday. The Gattshalls formerly lived here and their many friends were grieved to learn of the death of their son. Mr. Gattshall is connected with the Vail interests in the south. The Rotarians are planning on a big time Thurday evening when the Rotarians from Fort Wayne will be their guests at the K. of P. home. Sixty are coming from Fort Wayne. James Edwards of Leipsic, Ohio, lias returned home after a short vis’t here. Dan W. Beery is suffering from a gash on his right leg. Dan was raking leaves at his home the other day end backed off the terrace, striking his leg on the concrete wall. The wound became infected and has caused him considerable pain for a few days but is better now. Miss Adler made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. The state accountants. Messrs Pritchard and Beals who are checking » Ihe county officials here have been notified it will be necessary for them to check the justices of peace. \s this has never been done in this county it may prove quite a job. Previous chiefs of the board have not considered this worth while but the present one seems to think it important. Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Kalver. of Fort Wayne visited the Dr. E. S. Coverdale family last evening and this morning. Dr. Miles Porter, Sr., of Fort Wayne, was a business visitor in the city this morning. The Misses Celia Andrews and Naomi Meyers were guests at a luncheon last evening given by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goodin at Bluffton. Fred Patterson went to Indianapolis this morning on business. Willis Leigh, of Portland, called on business friends here this afternoon. Albert Keller, of Fort Wayne, was a business caller in the city today. O. C. Parkeff of Indianapolis, was

iww«on* A REMINDER 1 The newspapers contained an account of a daring robbery. The loss i was estimated at from SBOO to SIOOO. While reading this item he was reminded that he had not yet secured a Safe Deposit Box, although he had long been planning to do so. He came in the next morning and we were able to supply him with a Box the size he wanted. If a burglar visits your home, you can make his visit much less profit- ! aide if you have and use a Box in our Safe Deposit Vault. The protection is worth many limes the cost. T’irst'Ngtionql Bqiik , Capital and Surplus Uecqtur, Indiqnq x

, here today calling on business I friends. Georgt Shclfersteln, of north of the j city, was a business visitor here this afternoon. William Kruckeberg, of Root township, attended to business interests here this afternoon. Rev. Moeller, of the Fuelling settlement, called on friends here this afternoon. George Wemhotf made a business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeple and Mr. Fordyce went to Fort Wayne today to attend the dedication of the new Nincoln Life building. C. A. Dugan was a business visitor in Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mrs. Dave Hunsicker visited friends in Fort Wayne this morning. Dick Holbrock, of Root township, was a business visitor in the city yesterday afternoon. G. W. Earhart, of Tocsin, attended to business interests here today. Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, of Ft. Wayne attended the bridge party last evening given by Mesdames Schafer, Arch hold and Coverdale. Mesdames Ewing Bond, Fred Bell, Isadore Kalver and Tom Reid, of Fort Wayne, attended the dinner bridge party at the C. C. Schafer home last evening. "■ Mrs. Wayne Gaunt and Mrs. Levi Shafer, of east of the city were shoppers here today. jiltedloveT TORTURED GIRL Young Girl Tells Story of Brutal Treatment At Hands of Lover. BULLETIN i Cleveland, 0.. Nov. 7. —How she was taken from an automobile and into a storeroom at a factory had her clothes stripped from her nad then forced to stand while her jilted lover sialshed his name across her body with a knife, was told by Miss Marie Sanke, 19 years old, to Miss Antoinette Callaghan, chief woman probation officer, today. James C. Wild, 23 years old held for a statutory offense, was bound over to the grand jury on $2,000 bail. The girl testified that she mot Wild about six months ago, and that he become too ardent and was jealous. She told him all was off between them, that he pleaded for one ‘‘last auto ride.” It was on this ride, she claims, that he slashed and tattooed his name on her body. ‘‘lf 1 can't have you. I’ll fix you so no one else can—l’ll put my brand on you—and you’ll carry it to your graven” Mtss Sanke testified Wild said. The alleged mistreatment occurred Hallowe'en night. - —o An evening gown of apple green chifon heavily beaded is made up over a very narrow slip of sand-col-ored satin. Fringe, both in beads and in silk, is seen in increasing quantity on the smartest frocks.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1923.

TO GIVE PLAY IN UNION TWP. ‘The Deacon’s Second Wife’ To Be Given At Bleeke School House. "The Deacon's Second Wife” is the title of a three-act comedy to be presented in the Bleeke school house tn Union township by the Emanuel Walther League of the Bleeke church on Saturday and Sunday nights, November 10 and 11. The play promises to be a very interesting and entertaining one and the public is cordially invited to attend. Following is the cast of characters and a synopsis of the scenes: Malvina Fitz, (the Deacon's first wife) Mathilda Krueckeberg Deacon Barachias Fitz (The Deacon) Herman Bleeke Milton George Washington Fitz, (Their son) Harold Bleeke Nancy Melissy Fitz (Their daughter) Ellse Bleeke Mrs. Brown (A neighbor lady) Alma Lindhorst Kate Rollins (The Deacon’s second wife) Vera Lindhorst John D. Bullock (A business man of N Y.) Emil Krueckeberg Mrs. Bullock (His wife) Gretchen Bleeke Dorothy Bullock (Their daughter) Olga Reinking Hartley Bullock (Their son) Victor Bleeke Ernest Rench (Their chauffeur) Paul Reinking Phillip Gamboge, (The young artist) Henry Reinking Synopsis of the Scenes Act I—Sitting room in Deacon Fitz's farmhouse. While Malvina Fitz goes on a visit, her niece, Kate Rollins comes to spend her vacation with the Deacon and his children. Mrs. Brown, their neighbor, by request assumes the duties of the house. Against her advice, Kate Rollins takes the Bullocks in as boarders. Act 2 —Deacon Fitz’s dooryard. Hartley Bullock finishes the wtodpile. Phillip Gamboge, an artist, appears on the scene, and takes a sketch of the old doorway. He is wooing Dorothy Bullock, who also l comes to the scene. Because he is not a business man, he has great difficulty in getting her father’s consent. Kate assists the young couple. Act 3 —Deacon's sitting room arranged. Phillip Gamboge finishes a portrait of .Kate Rollins. Mrs. Brown tries in vain to explain the truth concerning the Deacon's second wife. Malvina Fitz comes back and the mystery of the Deacon’s second wife is exposed. -• Railroad Wins School Bus Case At Van Wert Van Wert, Ohio, Nov. 7. —"No cause for action” was the report of the jury in federal court at Toledo in the case of Antone Stegeman vs. the Pennsylvania railroad. The plaintiff asked for $25,000 for the death of his son in the Ridge township bus accident in January, 1921. An incorrect report from Toledo Saturday stated that the jury had been dismissed by Judge Jones. It was merely adjourned until Monday. The decision for the railroad company was announced shortly before noon Monday. Local attorneys in charge of (Tie case will probably appeal it. titmn, Hoke and Wright have six other cases pending in the federal court, arising from the accident and several mor'are in the hands of YOunstown attorneys. Reports Saturday were that the juryin the Stegeman case with split ,the members standing six to six. o | Court House I Two Cases Venued Here Two cases wore venued to the Adams circuit court today from the Allen Superior Court. Both cases are complaints on promissory notes. One case is entitled Andrew J. Burns et al vs. Benjamin Polak et.al, and judgment in the sum of $375 is demanded. Attorney Frank A. Emrick represents the plaintiff. The other case is entitled the Fort Wayne Engineering and Manufacturing company vs. Henry B. Moser, and judgment dn the sum of $250 is demanded. Attorney Arthur W. Parry represents the plaintiff. Your colored handkerchiefs will r ■. ; quire a little extra attention in the laundry. Soak them in salt water before they are washed In the regular fashion. This will set the colors and prevent fading or running.

MONROE NEWS Messrs. W. S. Smith and C. E. Bahner were business visitors in Decatur Tuesday, Wm. Stuckey was in Decatur, Tuesday on business. Jake Haggard held the lucky nutm her that drew the phonograph and Mrs. Cecil Badders that drew the 8day clock which were given away at the Enterprise store on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hocker, of this place, and Mrs. E. B. Macy, of Decatur, left Saturday for a few days’ visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hocker at Elkhart. M. S. Liechty left Tuesday morning for a several days business trip to Sturgis, Mich. Mrs. E. R. Fish and Mrs. Grover Carver were visitors in Decatur Tuesday. Mrs. Clouser, of Ohio City, Ohio, was the guest of Mrs. J. A. Hendricks and family several days last week. Mrs. Catherine Thompson and daughter, Miss Frances, have gone to Decatur, after a several days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hendricks. The Enterprise, huckster truck was taken off the road, Saturday, after a successful season in charge of Harve "Buz” Rupert. Mr. Rupert will, from now on. devote his time and attention behind the counters of the store, and in handling poultry. Mr.'Rupert has for several years conducted the huckster business through the country. and has gained an enviable reputation for his genial and fair manner in his dealings among the farming community. They all know "Buz. Reports from the bedside of Mr. Homer McKean, Tuesday, stated that his condition was very* critical and but little hopes were entertained for his recovery. Mr. R. L. Shirk, whb on the 27th of May, suffered a stroke of paralysis, and who for the past several weeks was able to get around, suffered a relapse on Saturday, and is now again confined to his bed. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. George Smith, C. R. Smith, McGee Hendricks, Electa and Lucile Oliver, Mrs. Crist and Miss Cecil Meyer attended the Decatur-Berne basketball game at Berne Saturday evening. Mrs. Sarah Everhart spent Saturday in Decatur. Don Essex, Sylvester Everhart, Louis Greider, Miss Wales, Electa Oliver, Thelma Burkhead, Mary MqCullough, Ruth Gilbert, Robert Meyer and Clyde Hendricks attended the Extension class meeting at Decatuy Saturday. Pete Bierly spent Sunday with True Andrews. Ralph Stogdill, of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday in Monroe. John Servaas, of Warsaw, visited the high school Friday.

Miss Beatrice Erp is confined to her home with the measles. . Boys’ and Girls’ Glee clubs have been organized at the high school and will soon be ready to make their debut to the public. Loren Burkhead returned home from Richmond Friday to spend the week-end with his family. Mrs. Blanche Graham is assisting at the Enterprise store during the sale. A large crowd attended the movie at the high school Friday evening. CHURCH OF GOD REVIVAL OPENS

Rev. Bragg of Marion, Is Preaching Inspiring Sermons Here. The revival services which opened at the Church of God last Sunday night, are meeting with fine success. The interest and attendance are good and the evangelist, the Rev. 11,I 1 , V Bragg. Marion. Indiana, is preaching inspiring sermons. Last night lie preached on the subject, “'I he Glory in the Church.” The services begin at 7.: 3" o'clock during the week and at 7 o’clock on Sunday evening. Splendid results are expected to be obtained from the services. The public is cordially ’invited to attend any and all of the services. BOUGHT IT FOR A SICK FRIEND Gary, Nov. 7.—The next tint" George Tuck hits a sick friend he is going to recommend use of the old reliable medicines instead of suggesting the restorative powers of the forbidden beverages. When police arrested Tuck with a quart of white mule he explained he was playing the good Samaritan and had bought the liquor for a friend who was sick. He was given thirty days and sl3<L WANT ADS EARN—J—$—» WANT ADS EARN—f—I—I

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Bluirton Girl On Missing List; Search Is Started Bluffton, Nov. 7. —Miss Cecil Timmons, 23, daughter of Mrs. William Timmons, of South Main street, has been missing since Friday, September 22nd. and her mother and her grandfather, William H. Thompson, have sought the aid of officers in efforts to locate her, and also have decided that newspaper publicity may- prove one of the bests agencies to aid in finding the girl. Miss Timmons left Blufftbn on Friday of street fair week, and her mother received a letter from her the following day, mailed from Waterloo, Ind., which related that the girl had been married. She neglected to mention the name of her husband and failed to arrive home, and her mother has heard no further word from her since receipt of this letter. Miss Timmons previous to her departure had been employed at local restaurants, the last employment having been at the Inn Case. However, she had not been employed there for two weeks previous to her disappearance. Her grandfather, speaking this

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| morning of her letter telling of her | marriage, said her family here did not know of any plans for a marriage . and that no local young man of her i acquaintance who it w-as thought she . might have parried, is missing. The missing young woman weighed . about 200 pounds, was of medium , height, wore glasses, and had her , hair bobbed. i The grandfather said this morning , that one person had informed him , that they felt positive they had seen Miss Timmons with a show outfit at La Grange, early in October. Simpson M. E. Church In Ft. Wayne Free From Debt Many Decatur people are interested . in the information given out this morning, that the Simpson M. E. church in Fort Wayne is now free . from indebtedness. Local people are particularly interested because of the fact that the present pastor of the , Simpson church, Rev. J. C. White, formerly was pastor here, and the present pastor here, the Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, was pastor at the Simpson

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• church before coming here. I Tlie church was dedicated in 1912 ’ anil at that time the indebtedness was $32,000. When Rev. Bridge assumed the pastorate there in 1917, I the indebtedness had been reduced to ! $26,750 and when Rev. Bridge left . there to assume his duties in this city in 1922, the debt had been reduced , to $9,800. This amount was secured ’ in subscriptions, most of which were i due on December 31, of this year, but ! recently special efforts were made to obtain payment of these subscriptions sooner with the result that the debt has been paid off entirely. Rev. Bridge has been asked to take . part in the mortgage burning ceremonies which will be held within the I next three weeks, but owing to the . fact that he will be engaged in a revival campaign at the local church. , which opens this evening, he will , be unable to attend. NO HUNTING Positively no hunting or trespassing will be allowed on our farm. Violators will be prosecuted. 162tf G. H. & Dorothy McManama