Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1923 — Page 2

S9fi| they I dough Bamam ESpa m MONROE NEWS i Mr. Henry Blake, who has been manager of the Home Store at this place for several months, resigned his position and returned to his home in Hartford City, last Saturday night. Mr. ,W- L. Keller of this place has accepted the position and he began his duties Monday morning. Mr. Ed. Roe and family former residents of this place arrived here from Smith Dakota and again expect to make this place their future home, after an absence irf about 25 years. They came through in their automobile. Mr John Newlon and Mr. L. L. Smith returned to their homes Sunday in Tipton being called her to attend the funeral of Mrs. R. I, Shirk. Mr. M, F" f Shirk and family of Stryker, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Shirk of Monroeville left for their homes Sunday after attending the funeral of their'Cather Mr. R. L Shirk. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith entertained at Saturday dinner, Rev. and Mrs. L. M. Krider of Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Busche of this place. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hendricks entertained at dinned Sunday Mr. and Mrs Otto Longerberger and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Sells and daughter. Miss Corys Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Shirk, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shirk and Mr. John Shirk left Sunday for Atlanta. Ind. where they attended the funeral of Mr Jacob Shirk an uncle which was held on Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Thomaas McKean of Pleasant Lake, Ind. returned to their home Monday after visiting relatives her over the igeek end. Fifteen young ladies of the Monroe hogh school have formed a Girl's Glee Club under the direction of Prof. Midland, They will make their first how to the public next Wednesday night. The funeral of Mr. R. L. Shirk held on Saturday afternoon was largely attended at the M. E. church. Rev. S. C. Zechiel, pastor, assisted by Rev. L. M. Krider former pastor at the M. E. church, but now of Auburn, were hi charge. Interment was made in the Decatur cemetery . It is stated that a certain citizen saw ghosts in town recently. Don’t ask who he is.

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N’OTICR TO DEFEND NNITS State of Indiana, Adams County. SS: in the Adam* Circuit Court, November Term. 1922. Cause No. 12,uW. Suit to Qlliet Title. Rosa A Andrews vs. Robert Fleet Miller, »t al. Now comes the pkiintlrf’ by V 1.. Walters, his attorney and hb-s his complaint herein, together with the affidavit of a competent person that the rrshleme upon diligent inquiry is unknown of the following named de* I felidanta, to-wit: Robert Fleet Miller, .los ph Illium Miller. Robert F. Miller. Joseph Miller, Joseph 11. Miller, ill. I Miller. J II Miller. J Miller. Jos II Miller and Hold. F. Miller, the L'hrlstmn mime of eadl of whom Is unit uown to plaintiff.> that the of the defendants lire unknown ami that they are believed to he mm-residents of the State of Indiana, sued In this action by the following names and designations, towit "the unknown husbands amt wlve“, respev lively, of the following named persons, to-wit: Robert Fleet Miller. Joseph Hiram Miller. Robert F. Miller. Joseph .Miller. Joseph H.♦ Miller. < It. F. Miller. .1. II Miller. .1 Miller. Jos. 11. Miller ami Rohl F. Miller the ehrisliau name of .a. li of Is unknown to plaintin>, the unknown widowers and willows. <'liildreii. descendants ami heirs, snivlvlng spouses, creditors and administrators of the estates, devisees, legatees, trustees ami exei ulors of the lust Wills and Testaments, sm-cessors In Interest and assigns, reapectlvely, of the following named and designated de.eased persons, to-wit: Robert Fleet Miller. Joseph Hiram Miller Robert F Miller, Joseph Miller. Joseph 11. Miller, (It. F. Miller, J. II Miller. I. Miller, Jos. 11. Miller and Ruhr F. Miller the chrlstinn name of each of Whom Is unknown to plaintifl’i Valentine Paying. Robert Fishel Hurhart Flsliir. Ihul.ary EUey. Thomas Fisher, Penelope Fisher. 'Henry Bixler Penelope Itixler. William Elzey, Mart 11. Rhoades. Mary E. Troxel. Joseph Bixler. Susannah Bixler. Cyrus Pavton Fisher. Barbara Sehwaitz. the II lines of alFa.f whom are unknow n to plaintiff: , . All of the women once known by any of th*- names and designations above stat*-d whose mimes may have been . hanged ami who.urC now known l.y .dlier nanus, the Mimes of all of whom are unknown to plaintiff; The spouses of all of tile persons atmve named. described anti designated as defendants to this action who are married, the names of all of whom are unknown to plaintiff; Ml persons ami corporations who assert or might assert any title, claim or interest in or lien upon the real ■ estate d*-s. ribed In the complaint in this action bv. tinder or through any 1 of tlie d. femlants to tills action named, des. ril.ed and designated in said complaint. the names of all of whom are unknown to plaintiff": That the defendants Jacob Schwartz. WilU.im Schwartz. Verda Schwartz . Ed Rhe and Hora Rhe are non-resl-deivts of the State of Indiana: that said iuW!bn is for the purpose of quieting the title to real estnte in the State of Indiana; that a cause of ae-l tion exists against all of said defendants that all of said defendants are | necessary parties to said action and, that thev are believed to lie non-resi-dents of' the State of Indiana. The following real estate in Adams Countv. in the state of Indiana, is de-l s, ribed in said complaint, to-wit: ■Commeneing ala point on the half seetbm line running north and south through Section One. Township twen- ■ ty-seven north, range thirteen east ,- \dams countv. Indiana, will* li point is ' one hundred rods north, of the south I line of said seetionA them e running east eightx r. ds. thence running south on.' hundred rods to the south line of slid section, thence running west on ’ said section line twenty-six and twothirds rods, theme running north for-te-.me ..nd ninetv-eight hundredths, i rods theme running west fifty-three and one-third rods to the half section line aforesaid thence running north tiftv-eigbt and two hundredths rods to the place of beginning, containing ' thirtv-six acres." •rills action is instituted and prose-. 1 euted bv shad plaintiff for tile purpose of quieting her tith? to the real estate above described as against all ■ demands, claims and claimants vvliatNoti.e is. therefore, given said defendants and each and nil of them: that unless they lie and appear before lit.- Adams Circuit Court at the fnurt .it-e in the city of Heeatur, in Adams county, in the state of Indiana on the itl, .lav of Ft briar*. 1924. the same being the Ist indicia! day of a term of Hie Adams Circuit Court of the State ..f Indian i to be begun and hidden on " the Itli .lay of February. 1924 and 1 answer or demur t*» said complaint the same will be heard and determined In their absence. Tn Witness whereof. I have hereunto set me hand ami affixed the seal of said court at the office of the Clerk th-reof in the city of Heeatur. Indiana Illis _'7tl. dav ..f November A. I'. 1923. ( Seal 1 JOHN T. KELLY. Clerk of tlie Adams Circuit Count C. 1.. Walters. Attv. for PltiT. 2S-5-12 — o APPOINTMENT OF NIIWINISTKV-THIX-WITH Will. ANNEXED Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administratrix of tlie estate of John F. Bookman, late of Adams county, deceased Tlie estate is probably solve tW. AMY BOCK MAN. Administratrix, with will annexed Nov. .’. 1923. Ainos Hiis< liy. Atty. 5-12-19 Q \othi: or i isti m:ti imiv.vr OF KStTITK z-No. 2(HR. Notice is hereby tri ven to the creditor*, heirs and legatees of Rosa Rumachlag. deceased, to appear in the v.lains Circuit Court. liel.l at Heeatur, Indiana, on tlie 2<ltli day of December. I'i '3 and show cause, if any. why the ITNAI. SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS witli tlie estate of said decedent should icit lie approved: and said heirs are mitilled to then and there make proof ..f lieirship. and receive their distributive shares. JOSE PH 111 'M SCH L AC., Administrator, witli will annexed Heeatur, Ind.. Dee. 3. 1923. Hore B. Erwin. Atty. 5-1. —• All sittings made from now until Monday, Dec. 17. will he readv before Xmas. EDWARDS STUDIO. 29116 - NOTICE COMRADES / All Spanish war veterans are requested to be present at the meeting to be held in the Legion hall, Sunday. Dec. 16 at 2 p. ni. Business of importance. By order of -Commander, R. D. Myers.

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12, 1923.

IOWA VETERANS BACK University Os low» Ha» Bright Prospects For Conference Net Title lows City. Dee. 12.—The five regulars of the lowu basketball teuui which lust year brought the first conference basketbull cluiniplonship to loyu in the'history of the sport here, reported this week to C«mch Sam Barry for Intensive training at the new Armory. Light practice for the liaHketball tessera who were not out for football lias been going on for several weeks in the men's gymnusliiiu. (’apt. Bob Burgitt. center; Hector James and Jimmie l*aude. forwards; Jack Funk nml last year's captain. Wayland icks. guards, comprise the quintet which last year tied with the Wisconsin five for the Big Ten . cage title and these men, with prom- ' islng material from last year's sub- ■ stitute and freshmen teams are, reporting to Coach Barry. ‘ There was no general call issued for basketball practice this year as t has been the custom in the past, but Barry invited about fifty men to re- < port. This squat! will be considerably ■Trimmed later. The first game scheduled thus far ■ is with Butler college on December ’ 15. The squad will be kept in practice during the Xmas holidays and ■ the conference season will open • shortly after that time. Other men who are prominent on the squad, are Ted Swenson. Ching ' Duhm, Bob Schick. Merle Snyder. Chester Kircher and William Flecki enstein. last ’year's Freshman cap- ! tain. , ——o ■ " * Methodists To Hold District Meeting Friday Fort Wayne, Dec. 10—A pastor and at least one layman from of the 90 churches of the 46 charges in the ' Northern Indiana district of the 1 Metthodist Episcopal church will be here next Friday to attend the Settlement Day and World Service program it the First Methodist church of Fort i Wayne, 332 East Wayne street, is announced by Rev. W. W. Martin, dis trict superintendent. Setttlement Day. or mission day as I it is an annual event and marks the i *nd of the 8-month Methodist conference year and besides attending * ' affairs pertaining to foreign missionary work, arrangements are made ajj ■ these meeting to pay up to date al! pastor's salaries. The conference also has to do with I '.he i fifth centenary meeting of the Methodist foreign missionary work. The Methodists started their foreign missionary work over one hundred years ago or in 1819. Since he celebration of the centennial, five rears ago, the church has held an annual settlement day and home service conference in all districts, the uiperintendent explains. ,The amount of missionary work hat the various districts will do for he next year is outlined at these meetings. . Various churches over the district are maintaining one foreign mission each. For example the First Methodist church of Fort Wayne is sup parting J. J. Kingham. missionary in India. The Wayne Street church ; s supporting J. S. Guptill at a mission in China. The Mefliodist church at Bluffton supports J. C. Wengatz in Africa. Aubnrn and Decatur iffiso support missionaries. 'The church maintains missions in practically every foreign land," Rev. Martim--'aid, "Our work, especially in Ihe Philippine Islands, has been gratifying during the past year. There is now a Sunday school en ; rollment of 50.000 natives in the is- ; lands." I The settlement day meeting Fri- : day wil] begin at 9:30 o'clock in the morning and will continued through out the day. . . . - The morning and afternoon service will be given over to talks by the ministers. At noon luncheon five minute talks will be made by Ell- ' wood Starbuck. H. E. Fairweather. 1 L. N. Scott and A. B. cline, laymen ' of Fort Wayne and the district. SUNDAY SCHOOL FIGURES Report Shows That Children Quit Suhday School As They Crow Older Martinsville, Dec. 12 —That children drop out of Sunday School with startling rapidity as they grow older is shown in a report prepared by Miss Nellie Huffman, city nurse, on Sunday . School attendance and health habits of pupils in the city schools. In the primary grade 95 percent of the children are enrolled in Sunday School classes and attend with regularity, but in the fifth grade the number of Sunday School pupmK has dwindled to about 4b percent. Goshen - Bible in-tru< tiun. <■tatted in the Goshen high school, is to ex tend to the grades.

CLUB CALENDAR Wednesday laidies’ Aid Society Reformed Church —Mrs. Lewis Gehrig. Shakespeare Club —Mrs. C. C. Schafer. Bridge Club—Mrs. Herbert Kern. American Association of University Women—Miss June Ossenberg, 6:00 o’clock. Historical dub—Mrs. Heber Humbarger. Thursday Thursday—Tri D—Miss Swearing er, 7:30 o'clock. Auction Bridge Club —Mrs. Will Bowers, 7:30. Christian Ladies’ Aid —Mrs. A. D. Artman, 2:30 p. m. Cal—Thursday—U. P. Ladies Aid Society—Mrs. U. S. Drummond. Royal Meighbors —7:30 o’clock. Baptist Woman's Society Bazaar and Bale Sale—Niblick building. So Cha Rea—Mrs. V. J. Borman. Presbyterian Ladies Aid —Mrs. J. L. Kocher. 2:30 p. m. Thursday—Eastern Star — Masonic Hall. Missionary Society of Antioch Community Mrs. Thomas Titus. Friday D. Y. B. Class of U. B. ChurchMrs. Roy Nhnnma. C. L. of C—K. of Hall, 7:30. Tuesday Psi lota Xi sorority Christmas party—Mrs. Faye Smith, 8:00. The office of the General Electric Comitany enjoyed their annual Chrsitmas party and exchange last evening at the homtf of Miss Ardlle Henricks on Marshall street. The home was attractively decorated in holiday style and the scheme of exchange was carried on tin a very (lever way. Each package was hiden and tied with a cord which was bound about a furniture leg, rewound on another and then tied to a card above the electrolier. Numbers on the cards were matched with corresponding numbers on the package, each guest being the recieptient of a beautiful gift. A pot luck supper of fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad, pickles, olives, rolls and cofee and jello was served. Bunco was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Zelma Roop and Miss Martha Charles. Those present were Mrs. Melvena Eady, Miss Vera Eady. Verena Miller, Martha Charles, Mrs. Zelma Roop. Arvilla Hendrick, Mrs. Dora Hendricks and little son, Paul. The Woman's Circle of the Baptist church will hold their annual bazaar Thursday al] day and evening in the Niblick building. They will have inapy hand made articles suitable for "hristmas gifts. In einnection with '.he bazaar they will hold a sale of homemade baked goods. Probably the most enjoyable event >f the year will lie the Tri Kappa ■harity ball, to be held December 26. in the new Moose club •rooms. H. Ross Franklin's orchestra of Fort Wayne will furnish music for the occasion This will be a real treat for nusic lovers and dancers, as it will he remembered from last year's charity ball, as being the best orchestra that aver played in Portland. —Portland "ommerical Review. The oanttal Christmas dance of the oeal chapter will be held December 27 it the Masonic Hall. The College Inn of Indiana Uuuiverity will urnijih the music for dancing from ■ight thirty until twelve. Tickets are being sold by the sorority girls for two ■loUars and the money derived thorerom will lie used for charitable pur>ose. office girls of the Cloverleaf Creamery entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Clyde Butler, in honor of Mies Esther Miller, who has been granted a leave of absence. Miss Miller and her mother, Mrs. J. C. Miller, will leave December 26 for Los Angeles, California, where they will visit their brother and son, Fred L. Miller, and family, for several weeks. Through a clever arrangement. Miss Miller was kidnappdn from her home and taker to the home of Mrs. Clyde Butler, on Mercer Avenue, from which place a theater pary was formed. A delicious luncheon was served at the Philadelphia after which the girls returned to the Butler home where they enjoyed games and music. Misjj Miller was presented with several clever gifts from Hie •iris. Those present were the Misses Esther Miller. Katherine Omior. Ethel Erwin. Cecile Miller, Mar<'i--lla Lett ■jerlch. Margaret Mylott. Mrs. V. J. Borman and M's. Clyde Butler.

Mrs. V. J. Borman will entertain the members of the So Cha Rea Club at het home on Mercer Avenue,! Thursday evening. AH membera are requested to be present. x ★ The Tri Kappa Sororitjr met last' evening at the home of Miss Celia Andrews, on. Madison street. Final 1 arrangements were made for the annual Christinas Charity dance which' will be given at the Masonic hall, Thursday. December 27. The College Inn Orchestra, of Indiana University, will furnish the music. The annual County Infirmary Christmas treat * will be given this year. Tickets for ' the Bluffton chapter Christmas dance ■ were distributed and any one wishing: to attend may purchase the tickets ' from the sorority members. The dance will be held at the Elk’s hall December 26, and the same orchestra r that has been engaged for the local dance will furnish the music there. Committees were appointed for the • annual Christmas party which will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Smith, on Mercer Avenue, December 28. Delicious refreshments were served by - the hostess. Mrs. H. H. Stoner, of Cleveland, 0.. and Mrs. Karl Groves, of Okmulgee, Okla., were out of town - guests. 0 Klan Publicity Director Goes On Trial For Murder Atlanta, Ga.. Dec. 12. —As Phil E! Fox, publicity director for the Ku Klux Klan, went on trial here today :• charged with murdering William S. Coburn, prosecutors announced Mrs. Margaret Weaver had been indicted as an accessory before the fact in connection with the claying. | 1

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Mrs. Weaver, a 'trained nurse recently arrested in Nashville, for questioning but later released, has been Watched by detectives for several weeks.

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Lebanon-Buck shoi gun 8 win await yo Kg 3 who ' rob Lebanon banks. B ilnk ~ ' n will plant riot guns in pl ate . of bull nuss near the banks. ‘