Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 5 December 1923 — Page 6

LEADERS LOSE H uritiniHfl From Pace One) Kanio <>n iro for the Buddies with two pr'-tty field goals. Tho Leaders will go to Angola to play on next Tuesday night, and tho strong Horne A. C. quintet will play a return game hero in the now high school gym on Wednesday night, Decomber 19. Berne has asked for l.'tit reserved seats for this game and Indications are that the contest will be a thrilbr. The Loaders defeated Berne 28 to 1C In the' first game of the season. Tho Fort Wayne Knight; of Columbus-Lincoln Life team will play th>- Leaders here on December 26. Lineup and summary: Decatur 31 Huntington 37 Andrews F B. Mill r Byerly F Cozad Yager C Petrie Bryan G Burris Crist G R. Miller Substitutes: Decatur —Korn for Byerly. Held Goals —Byerly, 2; Andrews, 7; Kern, 3; Yager. 2; Bryan, 1: B. Miller, 10; Cozad, 5; It. Miller, 1. Foul goals Andrews, missed three; Kern. 1; Yager, missed, 4; B. Miller 2 out of 6; Cozad, 1 out of 3; Petrie, 1 out of 2; Burris. 1. Referee: Geller, of Fort Wayne. —• NEW FIRE ALARM (Continued from Page One) and they in turn call the water works to give the signal or blow the whistle. It was suggested that the councilmen meet with the management of tho telephone company and agree on a plan. Want New Street Lights G. E. Teems, local agent for the Chicago and Erie railroad company, requested the council that ornamental light posts, similar to those erected on Second street, be placed in front of the Erie station at the Win-

B__ -- r ' "**SjKe3HISI ■KHfflß’W' , vlW' I I t R| a IV ?WoIfiK3LIMI k&J EDI OQS] SILVERWARE A Thrice Daily Reminder Os the Giver’s Thoughtfulness I To give is simple, but to give a gift that is appreciated at the time of giving and sustained throughout the years is a real problem. Silverware is the answer and the solution to your problem. Give Heirloom Plate The Aristocrat of Silver Plate. Sterling where the wear comes, it is guaranteed not to wear off for one hundred years. ' Single pieces as low as SI.OO Complete Chest, 26 piece Hollow Handle Knives $34 Complete Chest, 26 piece Solid Handle Knives $26.50 Salad Forks, one-half dozen $6.80 Tea Spoons, one-half dozen $4.00 See the Cardinal Pattern Silver Tea Service in complete sets or single pieces. Bread Trays in Sheffield, Dutch and Flemish Silver. Water Pitchers. Sand witch Trays and odd fancy pieces in the new and popular finishes, and very reasonably priced. Special on TEAETTE spoons for making tea. SI.OO Pumphrey Jewelry Store Open evenings until Christmas BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS

chester and Third street crossings and that If the posts bo erected that the arc lights on these two streets - i maintained by the Erie he removed. ’The mutter was referred to the electric light committee. ’ M. J. Mylott reported that the orn- ' ami ntul light posts had dmen erected ion South Second street, between 11 Jefferson and Adams streets. Mrs. ■I J. W, Hill and four others filed an- [ 11 other petition for the installation of 'an arc light on Schelmttnn street anil, 'the matter was referred to the elee- ■ trie light committee. Duvld Summers appeared before the council and explained that part of his land in Root township had been placed on the tax duplicate as being within the city limits of Deca-J tur and that according to the resolu-' lion passed by the council when it annexed the north end. his land was 1 not included .in the original plat. l Mayor DeVoss assured Mr. Summers that he would assist him in adjusting the matter and would attempt to get a refund for him if he wore entitled! to it. J. W. Meibers appeared before the: council and objected to his assessment in the matter of the Nuttman Avenue opening. As the assessments have been finally adopted no change could be made in them. The councilmen extended a vote of thanks to the firemen for the dinner served to the city officials in the basement of the etty hall on Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. The committee allowed a number of bills and at the motion of E. A. Beavers, the council adjourned into an executive session. PART YLEADERS (Continued from Page One) lature for legislative duties rests solely with the governor but it is pointed that the constitution does not give specific direction as to the power of the legislature to meet in a judicial capacity.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1923.

i A precedent Is found In the action of the New York legislature In 1913 which was called by Governor Sulzer to pass emergency legislation and when that work was done it vonvea ed itself Into a court of impeachment. The Sub-Committee Members of the sub-committee which will confer on the governor’s case are George A. Elliott, of New[castle, chairman of the sixth district; Lawrence Cartwright, of Portland, chairman of the eighth district; 1 Stuart T. Fisher, of Princeton, chairI man of the first district, and Ewing Emison of Vincennes, chairman of the second district. Attorneys for McCray presented witnesses at the bankruptcy hearing 'against the governor yesterday to I bolster up their contention that McCray’s chief occupation is farming. | Further information connecting 1 McCray’s speculation in grain futures was brought out by the testimony of Edward ('. Brown, former manager of the McCray Grain company. -o NOT COLOR OR CREED * In the game of life not color or creed But genuine service and noble deed ! And will and skill gain victory's thrill And plant the flagon the topmost hill. What odds, who made this engine strong, So it pulls the train of cars along; I Who lives aright, whether black or white, i His service illumines earth's dark night. I —A. D. Burkett.

Court House

Case Dismissed; Another Fi*ed [ The case of the Lincoln Trust Co., of Fort Wayne, vs. William and Elizabeth A. Timm, complaint on notes and to foreclose a mortgage, for the appoint mxnt of a receiver, which was filed in tile circuit court last September, was dismissed yesterday’on motion of tile plaintiff and the papers withdrawn on permission of the court. Following the dismissal of that ease, the Lincoln Trust company filed another complaint against the same parties and embodying practically the t ine charges and demands, except a few additional allegations. Judgment far $14.00') .for the foreclosure of a mortgage on an 80-acre farm in Kirkland township, and for the upp< intment of a receiver are asked in ,1 ■ complaint. The attorney for the plaintiff is Clark .1. Lutz, of this city. Orders Equity Proptery Sold Special Judge Henry B. Heller has granted a petition of Charles S. Niblit k, receiver for tho Adams county Entity Exchange, for authority to s< 11 the real estate, buildings, machinery and equipment of the exchange at d ordered the property sold at public sale for not less than the apprais- 1 ed value of $12,442.35. The court found for the Old Adams County bank in tho sum of $25,481.26; Peoples Loan & Trust company in the sum of sll.574,500; and for the First National bank in the sum of $7,712.15. The court further found for the defendants Grant Owens et al. sureties on the notes for the Equity Exchange; and tl at Paul Reiter holds a lein on the property for $625 for labor. Judgtn -nt on findings.

Motion Overruled In the case of Oswin F. Gilliom vs. Alva Lihy, a motion of the defendant io make the comp'aint more specific was overruled by the court. Beery Will Probated Tho last will and testament of Martin F. Beery was probated in court this afternoon. The document provides that the sum of $lO6 he given to each of the three children, Wilson i’ Freeman and Airs. Nora Colter, m.d that the remainder be given to Ui.> widow. Martha E. Beery, for the •li.ration of her life, and at her death it be divided among the children, share am! share alike. Charles 11. C 'lter was named executor of the will. Habeggsr Will The last will and testament of Pet- ■ K. Habegger lias been probated in < urt. It provides that all of his esia e, both real and personal, be given < his wife, Julia ,to have and to I ’ id as long as she remains his widwith full power to sell, convey md dispose of any of the said estate, in eveqt of termination of her widowhood by marriage, one-third is to be •i.en to h r and the remaining tin • M-ided two-tbirds divided equally i; tong tlie children.

HAIN HINDERED K. OF ?. MEETING Bluffton, Dee. 5. —The attendance a the Eighth district Knights of Pythias meeting here Tuesday was greatly r duced on account of bad weather, and few lodges sent delegations beyond the accredited voting representatives, two front each of the 31 lodges o. the district. Grand Chancellor Elmer Bassett, o” Shelbyville, gave the principal address of the meeting, and Vice-Grand Chancellor Dore B. Erwin, of Decatur, gave an exemplification of the secret v.ork. f'arl Mitchell, grand keeper of records and seal, also was in att- ndance. District Deputy W. 11. Marquart, o Bluffton, presided over the meeting and the address of welcome was given by W. E. Simons, of this city, with a reponse by County Deputy Ernest M. Dunn, of Randolph (county. At. the night meeting the rank of e-quire was given by a team composed of members of various lodges of the district. The Pythian Sisters served dinner and supper. The delegates voted to hold the next district meeting in Decatlir, during the month of December, 1924. o Property of Equity Exchange To Be Sold Notice has been given that the real estate, buildings and equipment of the Adams County Equity Exchange, recently thrown into receivership, will be sold at receiver’s sale at the east door of the court house on Friday morning, December 28. The real estate consists of outlots number 122 and 123 in Crabb’s Western addition to the city of Decatur, except 32 (feet off the east side of lot 122. Charles S. Niblick is receiver of the firm.

COUNTY BANKERS MEET AT BERNE

Enjoy Chicken Dinner and Hold Business Meeting Last Night. Decatur and Adams ceunty bankers wore the guests of Mr. Joe Winter--1 egg. cashier of the bank of Berne und . chairman of group one of the Indiana Bunkers' Association, at Borne last evening. Twenty-two bankers, includ- ■ ing those from Berne, enjoyed the delicious chicken dinner served at the new Baumgartner restaurant and those from here who attended highly praised those In charge of serving the meal. for the service and hospitality shown. I . Mr. Winteregg presided as chairman of the meeting. As chairman of group one, ho is the delegate to the Indiana .Council of Administration of the Indi-It-na Banker's Association, which is meeting today at Indianapolis, and he explained that he wished to bring before the Adams County Bankers ome of tITe contemplated business , ind to get their ideas as to what disposition should be made concerning it. Tho business session followed the ( s ( rving of the banquet. Among the bankers who attended, besides those from Berne were, T. A. Dugan. Theodore Gralliker, and Ros<oe Glendenning of the first National Bank of Decatur: C. S. Niblick and E. X. Ehinger, of the Old Adams County bank, Decatur; W. S. Smith i.nd E. W. Busche, of the Bank of Monroe: Fred Studler and Merle Ly burger, of the Bank of Linn Grove. Tho meeting was thoroughly enjoyed and the bankers are truly thankful to Mr. Winteregg for his hospitality.

CHICAGO GRAIN CLOSE Wheat: Dee. $1.05’4; May $1.11%; ,’ttly $1.08%. Corn: Dee. 73%c; May 74%c; July 75%c. Oats: Dec. 43%c; May 45c; July 44%c. MARKETS-STOCKS Daily Report of Local and Foreign Markets East Buffalo Livestock Market Receipts 4000. shipments 4560, official to New York yesterday. 6080; bogs closing steady. Lights and pigs $7.50; other grades generally $7 75; loughs $6; stags [email protected]; cattle 250 strong; sheep 1400; best lambs. ::13.35: ewes s6@7; calves 150; tops, $14.00. Indianapolis Livestock Market Hogs — Receipts 20,000; market, i toady to 10c lower: best heavies. medium mixed; s7.2o®’ 7 .30; common mixeijl. $7.10® 7.25; bulk of sale [email protected]. Cattle — Receipts. 1200; market, steady; steers sß®'ll 25; cows and in iters s6® 10.00. Sheep — Receipts. 100; market, steady; tops $6; lamb tops $12.00. C lives - Receipts. 700; market, steady; tops sl3; bulk sl2® 12.50. LOCAL GRAIN MARKET (Corrected Dec. 5.) New, No. 1 Wheat, bushel 95c Old Yellow Ear Corn, per 100..51.00 Oats, per bushed 37c Rye, per bushel 70c Barley, per bushel 66c Clover Seed $13.60 Timothv Seed $3.50 DECATUR PRODUCE MARKET (Corrected Dec. 5.) Heavy Fowls 16c Heavy Chickens 16c Leghorn Fowls 9c Leghorn Chickens 9c Old Roosters 6c 'Black Chickens and F0w15..;... 9c Turkeys f 25c I Ducks 12c Geese 12c Eggs, per doz 40c Local Grocer* Egg Market Eggs, per dozen 45c Butterfat Prices Butterfat 51c Public Sale Calendar The following sales are being advertised in the Decatur Daily Democrat, the complete list of articles to be sold appearing from time to time. Sales dates will be added to this col- ' umn Free of Charge if person holding sale has bills printed here and if sale is advertised in the columns of this paper. Advertise yqur sale in the Decatur Daily Democrat and reach practically every farmer in Adams county and immediate vicinity. Your neighbor or a prospective bidder takes the paper and is looking for what you have to offer. I We print all sizes and styles ol sale bills at reasonable prices. Dec. 12 —Dan Noffsinger, one-hall mile south of Monroe. Dec. 12—Daniel Noffsinger. % mil* west and 1-2 mile south of Monroe or 5 1-2 miles north of Berne.

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• CLASSIFIED ADS • FOR SALE FOR SAl.bi—bark Barred Rock cockerels. Bargain for 10 at $1.50 each. S. J. McAhren. Decatur. R. 10, % mile south und % mile east of St. Paul church. 283t6x j FOR SALE—Extra good registered ' Shorthorn bull past 1 yeur old. I 1 Price reasonable, c. D. Houk. Hoar-It land, Ind. 287t5x . FOR SALE —A number of A No. 13, 5. 7% ami 20 H. P. electric motors ala bargain. J. F. Arnold. 287t3 1 LOST AND FOUND LQST —$11 somewhere between 10th and Ist streets. Finder please return to this office and receive reward. ' .285t3x | LOST —Chinese cross stitch scarf und round centerpiece near Niblick j building. Finder return to Reppert’sj' office and receive reward.2B7t2 ! WANTED EARN S2O weekly spare time, at 1 h«me, addressing, mailing, music, s circulars. Send 10c for music, information. American Music Co., 1658 Broadway, Dept. W-18, N. Y. 1-3-4-5-0 7x WANTED —Room and board with! private family; dose in. Galli | Schmitz & Tricker Garage. 285t3x I WANTED A young man with pleas'- j ing personality, some sales experience. and a desire to work hard for a good steady income, to become our local representative. Call or write C. U Thompson Co., 128 W. Washington st., Ft. Wayne. Ind. Itx; FOR RENT FOR RENT—One hundred acre farm, well tiled, good buildings. Address Box 123. Monroe. Ind. 287t6 FOR RENT—Farm close to Decatur. I’nless you can give good reference and have full equipment, don’t apply. J. F. Arnold.2B7t3 FOR RENT —7 room house southwest edge of Decatur on old Eiting farm. J. F. Arnold. 287t3 FOR RENT —Nice front bed room. Light housekeeping if desired. Ladies preferred. Mrs. Sarah Ayres, 121 S. 9th st. 287t3x < APPOIVTMKXT OF AIIVIIMSTII XTHIX WITH WII.I. AXXK.VED Notice Is hereby given that the onlernlß’ned been qnpo> n t^ < istratrix of the estate of John F. Bock man, late of Adams county, deeased. The estate is probably solvent. I AMY ROTKMAN, Administratrix, with will annexed Nov. 5, 1923. Amos Hirschy. Atty. 5-12-19 NOTICE OF FINAL HHTTI.KMKAT OF ESTATE No. 2019. Notl< A is hereby °iven tn the »<»rs. heirs and legatees of Rosa Rurnschiag, deceased, to appear in the ■ « Cirrii’t Cmi-l. held H l»e<afiir, Indiana, on the 26th day of December, | 1‘»23. and show cause, if any, why the FINAL SETTLEMENT AUfVH’.W with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; anil said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship# and receive their distribuMvh shares. JOSEPH RUMSCIILAG, Administrator, with will annexed Decatur, Ind.. Dec. 3, 1923. ( Dore B. Erwin, Atty. 5-1 L - • Youth Loses Fingers In Accident At Sugar Factory Gerald Cliffton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cliffton. of this city, suffered the loss of three fingers on his right hand in an accident at the HollandSt. Louis Sugar factory. Monday afternoon. The young man caught his fingers in a food chopper just outside the factory labratory, which is ( used for grinding samples of the beets t to be tested in the labratory. He was taken to the hospital where his injury was dressed. Physicians believe they can rfhve the index finger, but the other three were amputated near the , hand. > This is the first serious accident I that has happened at the Holland-St. i Louis factory during the present cam- I paign and it is sincerely regretted by all. The Cliffton boy has been working at the mill since the opening of the - factory last October. He is resting , well today. o BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berling. of Market street, announce the arrival of a girl baby and everybody happy.' She weighs eight pounds and has been named Patricia Ann. 0 Sharp Earthquake Felt In Japan Early Today (United Press Staff Correspondent) Tokio. Dec, s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) — A sharp earthquake shock in western Japan and the island of Farmosa early today was felt. | It was of sufficient violence to stop clocks but did no important damage. Many persons fled to open spaces,!, feat ing a recurrence of the disaster which levelled Tokio and Yokohama.

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For Xmas Money. Make yourself happy by adjusting your farm loan at 5%%i 1" -' ar! pay, NO COMMISSION. Best te™ ever offered for a short time yet. )«' san make your appli'«’'°n all(1 (l "" the loan later when your present 1« matures. Act while the termliberal. Call in or call us out. D. N. ERWIN. 155 S. 2nd Street, Decatur. Dec. 3-5-7. ■ __ r* ' ' FORT WAYNE & DECATUR TRACTION LINE Leaves Decatur Leaves 5:45 a m ' 9:00 a.nt8:00 a W ’ 11; 00a.n>10:00 a ’ m ' 1:00 P <». 12:00 p nl ' 3:00 p.m. 2:00 P’ m ' 5 :30p m4:00 p.m. p B . 5:30 p m ’ 9-00 P.t» 7:00 p m ’ U ';O6P.B. 10:00 p. m. Freight car leaves Decat " M " a B . Leaves Ft. Wayne ■ Arrives at Decatur E.'O. BRANDYBERRY' Agen Office Hours: 7:30 a.m-’ 7 0 ® p