Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 273, Decatur, Adams County, 17 November 1923 — Page 1

Volume XXI. Number 273.

GOV. WALTON CLAIMS TRIAL IS UNFAIR

GIVE A VERSION OF OLD ROMANCE OF INDIAN DAYS Chance for Boys and Girls To Use Imagination and Win a Cash Prize. THE INDIAN RESERVE As Told By “F. Q.” In Tonight’s Paper—Read it and Write Ideas. Write Your Story To encourage the school children, including the high school students, in writing a short story of Romance, using their imagination in elaborating on the story of the Indian Reserve in St. Marys township, by “F. Q.” in today's Daily Democrat, this paper will give three cash prizes for the three best stories sent to this office. The first prize will be $5.00. second $3.00 and third, $2.00. Read the story. Let your mind wander back to the Indian days, before Adams county was established and tell in your own way your idea of the conditions existing at this time. Limit your article to 350 words and send your copy to the Daily Democrat by not later than Friday, Nov. 30. The Judges will be announced later. A wonderful chance presents itself to the pupils of our schools to write e-.snys or stories regarding the old Indian Reservation in St. Marys township. What a chance for the active imaginations of their agile minds does the story give opportunity. How did it happen that the land was granted to the children of Cho-a-pin-a-mois instead of to him direct? Was he not a half breed? Perhaps his squaw was an Indian princess. She must have been the daughter of a chief. Was the land granted really for just one immediate family or did an Indian family comprise a section of a tribe? What became of the descendents’ Are any living? Can the lonely graves be located? Were these graves the last resting place of Cho-a-pin-a-mois and his wife? A thousand romances could be weaved into a story. Why was that particular 1.600 acres set off to them? Perhaps Choa-pin-a-tnois and his bride had spent their honeymoon along the Kekionga. Was Antoine Rivard a scion of a distinguished French family? Who was the Big Chief of the Miami’s at that time? The records say Cho-a-pin-a-mois’ bride bore the name of Kil-sa-qua. Were they christianized? Write your story now and send it to the Daily Democrat by not later than November 30.

St. Marys Township Had An Indian z Reserve of 1,600 Acres In 1818 Land Granted to Chief Cho-a-pin-a-mois During President Monroe’s Administration; Title taken away from Indian Chief’s Heir, Anthony Rivard in 1837; Body of Indian Mas Buried Along Banks of St. Mary’s River.

(By F. Q.) | One hundred and five years ago. at Saint Mary's, Ohio, was held one of the doggonest Indian pow wows, most ever heard of, outclassed perhaps only by the famous roundtable, want-1 pum, killlkinick discussion that Wil Ham Penn, of blessed memory, had with the big chiefs. This is the how of it: At that time President Monroe was a greatly annoyed president. The Indians had been given almost every thing that the United States government could give them except a home and a right to live, yet the warriors were getting peeved. Mr. Monroe realized that something had to be done or the mighty course of empire could not proceed majestically on its way. Lewis Cass, Benjamin Parke and Jonathan Jennings were distinguish cd gentlemen who lived at that time and among their qualifications was a desire to give the white man a reg

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Rumor Is Unfounded; No Trace of Schwartz A rumor widely circulated last evening and this morning was that the body of Orel Schwartz, the young I man who disappeared last Saturday L night and for whom search has been made this week, had been found near Montpelier and with evidences of foul play. Ezra Gerber of this city,! ’ who is a close personal friend to Mr. Schwartz telephoned the home of the parents as soon as he heard the report and was informed that while they had heard it, investigation had I disclosed it was without foundation. I No trace of the missing man is at hand. TEACHERS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING Adams County Teachers’ Association In Session At Berne Today. Berne, Nov. 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat!. —Adams county's corps ot school teachers met in Berne today for the annual meeting of the Adams County Teachers’ Association. Trie morning session convened at 3:30 o’clock in the Community auditorium. C. O. Lehman, superitendent of the Berne schools, had charge of the opening exercises. Professor Long, of Tri-State College, Angola, delivered the principal address of the forenoon IE. S. Christen, county superintendent of schools, spoke on the subject. "SoIcial and Athletic Activities in th . Schools of Adams County." The Berne high school orchestra an.! the t ßerne high school girls' glee club fur I nished music during the morning ses sion. I The afternoon session convened at ’ 1 o’clock. The principal speaker o', the afternoon was A. L. Trester, secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Mr. Trester has spoken in the county on previous occasions and he always brings an ad dress of much interest. Music was provided during the afternoon by the Berne high school girls’ glee club of , the Geneva High School girls’ quartet. , The business session was scheduled t> . be held during the afternoon. ’ Don Collom. of Geneva, is president iof the county association. The ex- . ecut'ive committee is composed ot Clyde Hendricks. Bertha Bunner and i E. S. Christen, county superitendent. j Marriage Licenses I 'I Win. W. Geihart, 23. inspector .of . Toledo. Ohio, to Edna Derickson, 17. . daughter of Frank and Nellie Derick- . son. of Ceylon. Homer Neuenschwander. 24. farmer, t Adams county, to Frances F. Gerber, • 23. daughter of Benj. and Isabelle Ger ber.

|Ular chance, save scalps and at the same time give the noble red men at least one tenth of one per cent of I what was left after the white mon had all they wanted. President Monroe appointed those able gentlemen United States commis’stoners. Told them to proceed to the source of the Keklonga river, blow their bugles and call into pow wow the painted savages of the great Miami tribe. This they proceeded to do. On the second day ot Octobei ISIS, the great meeting was hob'. Heap pipes were smoked. Heap talk was had. Heap bad whiskey, perhaps was had. The meeting lasted until the sixth of that noble month, not per haps on account of the amount of bus. iness but maybe because Chief Get-it -in-the-neck took that long to sober up. At any rate, on the sixth the game broke up and they the commissioners and the chiefs— signed up (Continued on page three)

GIRLS EMOLL MEMBERS IN RED CROSS High School Girls Secure 250 Members In Decatur I On the First Day. ARE ASKED TO JOIN Public Urged To Renew Membership; Voluntarily Enlistments Asked. Have you renewed your member ship in the Red Cross? The fifty pretty high school girls of the Decatur Public and Catholic high schools who solicited the c itizens of Decatur yesterday for membership in the Red Cross secured 250 members, an average of five to the solicitor. The average in the city is approximately one person out of twenty. Although not as many as the local organization desired to obtain on the first day. those connected with the campaign feel that the showing is fairly good and hope that several hundred others in the city will voluntarily enlist or join in the Annual Red Cross Roll Call before November 30th. Soliciting teams will not be sent out again, Albert Sellemeyer, general director of the campaign stated this morning. Those* who wish to join or renew their membership in the Red Cross can do so by paying their dollar to Miss Anna Winnes at the Winnes Shoe Store or to Mr. Sellemeyer at the Holthouse Drug compuity. .Due dollar makes you a member in This wonderful charitable organization for a whole year. Mr. Sellemeyer is grateful to the high school girls who gave of their time yesterday in soliciting the men and women of this city. The girls found many people away from and many homes were unintentionally missed by the girls. Those who were not solicited yesterday are asked to give their dollar to Mr. Sellemeyer (Continued on Page six) VISITING K. OF Pc LODGES Bl STATE Dore B. Erwin of This City, Touring State As Grand Instructor of Lodge. Attorney Dore B. Erwin, of this city, who is Grand Vice-Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Indiana. has begun a series of visits among the various K. of P. lodges of the state. By virtue of his office of Grand Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Erwin is grand instructor of the lodge and it is his duty to visit each district of the lodge in the state, making an address and exemplify the secret work of the lodge. Mr. Erwin opened his tour Thursday night with a visit to LaFountaine, where a district meeting was held. He will resume his tour next Tuesday night and will make a visit nearly every night until December 14th. Mr. Erwin has been a member of the Kekionga l/dge, Knights of Pythian for thirty-two years. He is in line for election to the office of Grand Chancellor at the annual state meeting next summer. The- Knights of Pythias lodge will be fifty years old ncxi year and the order is making plans for an observation of the event, j Following is a schedule of the visits ( to other lodges to be made by Mr. | Erwin: Nov. 20, at Aurora; Nov. 21. ;:t Jeffersonville; Nov. 22, at Richmond; Nov. 23. at Marengo; Nov. 26. at Brookston; Nov. 27. at Crawfords ville: Dec. 4, at Bluffton: Nov. 5, at Kendallville; Dee. 6. at Millersburg; Dec. 7. at Logansport; Doc. X, at Hammond: Dec. 11, at Spencer; Dec. 12, at Carbon; Dec. 13, at Mooresville; Dec. 14. at Shelbyville. Mr. Erwin is accompanied on these trips by Grand Chancellor Elmer Bassett, of Shelbyville, and Grand Kepper Os Records and Seals, Carl Michael, of India-, na polls, | c

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, November 17, 1923.

Wedding Was Solemnized By Squire Butcher Today William W. Gerhart, Toledo Ohio and Miss Ecina G. Derickson, of G“nera. were' united in marriage by Squire A. ('. Butcher, at his office in this city at eleven o’clock this morning. The ceremony was witnessed It; Mrs Fern Fisher and John Waggoner. Mr. Gierhart who is a son of Lewis Gierhart of this county is employed as an inspector in the Over land factory at Toledo. Ohio, while 1 the ■ bride is a well-known yo tng lady of Geneva. The couple left at noon for Geneva for a two weeks’ cisit after which they will go to Toledo, where they will reside. THE GOVERNOR NOW PREPARING A REVISED LIST Will File New Liability Sheet With Referee Harry Sheridan Tuesday. NEW LIST ORDERED When Governor Said He Was Not Certain —The Hearing Adjourns Indianapolis. Nov. 17. (United Press.) —Governor McCray today started preparation of a complete and revised list of his assets and liabilities for presentation when the hearing before Harry C. Sheridan, referee in bankruptcy, is resumed. Tuesday. Preparation of the list was ordered when, at the end of the clay’s testimony, the governor was not certain just what his liabilities were. Details of the loan of $155,000 of the funds of the state board of agriculture to Warren McCray were l bared during his testimony yesterday, afternoon. The governor, under close question ing, admitted that he gave I. Newt Brown, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, only $87,746 as col lateral for the slate funds. He also admitted use of pre dated cheeks and notes to secure the loan. On some installments ot the loan the governor said he did not give Brown any collateral until nearly two months after the money had been turned over to him. McCray testified that at least one and perhaps more l of the members of the state hoard were present when the were given to Brown. (Continued on Page six) o SCHEDULE GAME FOR THANKSGIVING I). H. S. Football Team To Play Paulding, Ohio. Eleven Here. Arrangements were completed Friday for a football game to be playen on Ahr’s Field here Thank. skiving Day between the Decatur and Paul! ing, Ohio, high school teams. local school officials have been negotiating for a game for Thanksgiving for sone time, but they experienced much difficulty in finding a team to play on that day. as most of the schools were ending the season on next Saturday .and did not wish to play another game. | Paulding has a fast team, according to all available information. Thev played the Van Wert team a very close game early in the season, it is said and have macle a good record during the season. The game will be called at 2 o’clock on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day. Further announcements will be made later. Weather Fair tonight and Sunday; somewhat .warmer Sunday in east and south por[tion. i

NOVEMBER TERM WILL BE A BUSY ONE IN COURT First Two Weeks Will Be Devoted To Routine and Regular Matters. GRAND JURY MEETS Several Criminal Cases, Including Weideman Case Pending In Court. The November term of Adams circuit court will open Monday morning. November 19th and will be in session for the next nine- weeks. i The grand jury has been called to hold its annual session and the jurymen will convene- in the court room and receive their instructions Monday morning. The members of the grand jury are: Levi R. Schindler. French township; Edward Reppert, Preble township: Julius Heideman, Washington township; Elbridge Butcher. Jefferson ' township; Charles Fetters. Jefferson | township; Charles H. Zwick, Root 'ownship. No spec ial call of the- grand jury has been made 1 during the year and according to law, this body must meet. 1 at least, once a year. It is not known - how much business or how many in- . vestigations or legal matters will he . brought before the body. The First Two Weeks The first two weeks of the term | 1 will be devoted to regular court mat-i ters and routine affairs, such as adI ministrator and guardianship cases end other official matters on the cal- ! endar. Three civil cases have been set by the- court they being. McClish J vs McClish. divorce, Nov. 21; Starr Piano Co., vs Murray Sherer, objec‘ions to receiver’s report. Dec. 17: > 1 McCroy vs. McCroy. divorce, Nov. 27. I ’ lodge Bales of Winchester in the special judge in this case. A suit for divorce between these parties was also (Continued on Page six) DIRECTORS FAVOR THE NEW HIGHWAY > I Refer Fund Raising To the Industrial Association Meeting. Messrs. Gray and McCaulley. representing the Harding Highway association. who are here trying to interest our people in marking the road through this county, addressed the I directors of the Decatur Industrial I Association last evening. They gave the plans and estimated th • entire 1 cost to this county at $330. The- dii rectors referred the matter to the members of the association and it will probably be discussed at the- Tuesday night meeting or at a special meeting for the purpose- next week. Headquarters for the new proposed j highway are at the Argonne Hotel at | I 4 ima., Ohio, where the field sec- , retary, A. I). Stone is In charge while i the president. Carl J. Gugler. resides j ’at Gallion. Ohio. The route plannee 1 j extends from coast to coast and it is expected the highway will be one of the most popular east and west lines for auto travel. — • —— — Hill and Purdue Open Auction School Dr. Harry G. Hill, who for several years, has taught voice culture in the 1 Reppert School of Auctioneering, here and Fred Purdue who taught several terms in the school hero have started a group of auction schools, the first term being on at this time. They ■ are conducting schools at Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, Minneapolis and Omaha, the instructors devoting a week to each place and then moving on the the next city, thus giving the • students the benefit of all the instruc tors.

Mr. Frink Is Coming For Monday Evening Members of the Yeomen lodge are ' reminded that the meeting Monday night will he a very important one.! at which time, the president of the 1 Brotherhood will be present. Mr. George N. Frink, who holds that high position, is well and favorably known here and his talk will be of interest, to our people and especially to the! members of the lodge. All members are urged to be present at 7:30. There will be a class adoption of a | half dozen candidates and a splendid | time. MEN ARE COMING FOR BANQUET Auburn To Send Good Delegation Here Next Tuesday. Dan M. Niblick, president of the Decatur Industrial Association, this morning received word from Auburn ; that eight representatives of the Au | burn Chamber of Commerce will bo I here for the meeting Tuesday night. A dinner will be held at the Knights of Pythias home at 6:15 and this will be followed by a round-table meeting with talks by a number of the visit ors and by local men. Mr. Niblick will preside and the program will he worked out during the next day or I wo and a good time is assured. Cal Peterson who has had charge | of the sale of the tickets, reports that Ihe has disposed of 120. If any perIson has been overlooked and wan’s to attend the"meeting they can secure tickets between this time and Monday morning by applying to Mr. Pet erson. The tickets are SI,OO. Farliners and others who are not mem- ] hers of the association are invited to ait* ml. Is General Secretary of M. E. Sunday School Harvey A. Everett, well known here, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Everett of Southwest of the city has been appointed General Sunday School secretary ot the First M. E. church of Akron. Ohio. Mr. Everett succeeds E. J. Stndds who resigned recently. Mr. Everett is a graduate of the Decatur High School and his many friends are glad to learn of his appointment, knowing that he is worthy of the place. Mr. Everett always took an active part in Sunday school work in this city and was a superintendent of the Sunday school at one time. —. —• John Mayer, of Monroe, was a business visitor in the city this afternoon. Miss Alta Teeple of Ft. Wayne, is spending the week-end with her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Teeple.

A Country Chib for “Public-Spirited Small City" Would be a Step Forward Miles and miles of stone roads, thousands of automobiles, Soldier’s Monument, new stores and buildings, schools, churches. Memorial Hospital, and beautiful homes prove that this community is composed ot public-spirited people. A Country Club is the next goal and would he fitting monument to our steps of progress and serve as a great social center. Let’s get on the band wagon, urges “Bob White.”

Cities large, anil cities small, are, estimated by their commercial in dustrms and their importance to the outside world. The "out side world" may mean much, or it may mean lit tie. to the progress and prosperity of the city itself. Those who wish to better their lo . cation, will move and re-locate, where the townsmen, and citizens, extend to them the hand of welcome. If they boos a religious turn of mind, the church side of the community is a 1 matter of much consideration to I them. If of a mercantile inclination. —a location is sought where money is made with which—to live like re- ; spectable people of the community. ■ Who wants a country home without an improved road running past it? —the land might produce as much

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LEAVES COURT ROOM AND SAYS HE'S THROUGH Oklahoma Governor Threw Surprise As He Asserts Trial Is Unfair. WITHDRAWS DEFENSE “You May Proceed As You See Fit" Remarks Governor As He Leaves. Oklahina City, Okla., Nov. 17— (Special to Daily Democrat) Walton withdraws from court, declares trial unfair. Oklahoma City, Nov. 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —“1 reached the conclusion that I cannot have a fair trial in this court. I hereby withdraw.” Governor J. C. Walton amazed the senate court of impeachment today by rising from the midst of his counsel at the center table and making this statement. The governor's statement came immediately after testimony regarding the K. K. K offered by the executive counsel, had been barred by the court. Before the trial could proceed. Walton. pale of face and in a voice that was not entirely steady, rose slowly to his feet and began to speak. It was the first time lie has personally been heard •’I have been sitting here fighting for my honor and my life fur ten days." he said. “I don't wish to criticize any of the honorable members of the court, but I reached the conclusion that I could not have a fair trial in this court. "Therefore, for my own sake and for the sake of my wife and children upon whom the strain of this unfair trial will reflect, I hereby withdraw from this court. “You may proceed as you see fit.’’ The governor’s action took the court by surprise and great commotion ensued for a time, after which the trial proceeded without him. Governor Walton's counsel followed him from the room. The withdrawal was taken to mean that no defense will be presented. Shortly after Walton withdrew the senate court was thrown into an uproar by the attempt of Senator Aglin. president pro tern of the senate, to attack Attorney Sprague, one of Walton’s counsel. Anglin was hi Id off by half a dozen senators and the court took a recess for twenty minutes. Senator Anglin .Mated that he had mulerstoixl that all subpoenas for (Continued on Page six)

grain—the cows might give as much ! milk milk so rich with cream that a churn would be unnecessary—but who can get it to market without passable roads? Thanks to the intelligent and progressive county commissioners who have, in the past—placed Adams ■ county well up in the list of counties that know the value of stoned roads. Take one good look along the streets of Decatur on any Saturday afternoon, and count from three hundred to live hundred automobiles lined up and waiting their owners' re turn to their country homes over the stoned roads of Adams county. The question seems now to be "How did we ever get along without stoned , roads”? and the "tin Lizzies?” —beg (Continued On Page Four)