Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1924 — Page 1

Volume XXII. Number 11.

SUGAR FACTORY CLOSED ANNUAL CAMPAIGN TODAY Local Beet Sugar Plant Was In Operation For Period Os 86 Days ONE OF LONGEST RUNS Xew Contract For Beet G rowers To Be Made Known Soon Tho twelfth annual campaign of the Holland St. Louis Sugar Company was brought to a dose today, the mill dos inp at noon. The mill was in operation 86 days during which time 65.. 014 tons of beets were sliced and made Into sugar. The campaign this year was one of the longest in recent vrars. The mill begin to slice beets i n October 15th and has been in operation twenty-four hours every day since that time. At least three hundred people were employed in the mill and in the yards during the present campaign. Another hundred men were given employment at the different weighing stations and in field work. Several hundred thousand dollars were paid to employes for labor, in addition to sev oral hundred thousand dollars that was paid to farmers and growers for the beets. The new 1924 contract has been re(oivod and will be announced within a fi w days it was stated at the office* of the < ompany today. This year the fanners were paid a guaranteed price of 17.00. plus a bonus -based on the market price for sugar covering a periisl of three or four months which will mean several thousand dollars more in the pockets of those who raised lieets this year. o Chinese Troops Plunder Village And Mission Pekin. Jan. 12.—Storming down upon Supu. the first division of regular Human troops plundered the village. attacked the American mission of the Passionate Fathers, a Catholic order, fired upon two American missionaries and riddled the American flag, according to report* made to i the American legation here. TWO DIVORCE SUITS FILED Two Women Seeking Legal Separation From Husbands Here Ona suit for divorce was filed in th'* ! circuit court here yesterday evening i and another this afternoon. One case was tiled by Josephine Baumgartner I against Art Baumgartner, residing in Monroe township, near the town of I Monroe. .Mrs. Baumgartner alleges, m her complaint, that her husband often c ursed her i\nd called her vile I and Indeccut names and that he often I struck and beat her. Bh«* avers that »n January 10 be beat her and told her to take h*r children and go Ou 'hut night, the complaint reads. Mrs. Baumgartner and her five young children, who range In age from two to eleven years, walked from th*ir Imine to .Monroe and from there came io Decatur where they have since* I stayed. .Mrs. Baumgartner asks for ■i divorce, for the custody of the flve children, for alimony In the num of ♦3.500, and for an allowance for the support of the children. The court Issued a temporary restraining order ««aln»t the defendant, restraining hint from selling or in any way Incumbering his real estate and from 'Billing or in any way molesting the flaintiff or her children. Attorney I. C. DeVoaa is counsel for th<* plaintiff. The other suit for divorce was filed h> .Mary Murtaugh against William Murtaugh. The couple were married ••n December 24. ill" and separated lb*<*nibrr 1, 1923. Failure to support 'h» plaintiff and her child la charged 'Continued on Page six' Weather fioudy and colder tonight; Sunday tenerally fair and continued cold.

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Frank Hower Fined For Public Intoxication' Frank "nod" Hower, of this city, was arrested by Chief of Police Jcel Reynolds yesterday evening and lodged in the county jail where lie spent the night. This morning a vhurgi* ot public intoxication and disordordly conduct was filed against Hower in t!;e city i iitrt and lie entered a plea of guilty. Mayor H. M. Dc-Vo.-h fined Hower 41 and costs. The fine and ' costs were 0? d. TROOPS TO STAY IN WILLIAMSON I COUNTY, ILLINOIS; — — fetate Troops To Remain On Duty In Booze War Indefinitely YOUNG HAS LEFT Leader Os Klan Booze Raids Flees; 10 Warrants Against Him Marion, 111.. Jan. 12.—State troops called out to quiet riot conditions threatening a booze war in William son county will stay indefinitely, Deputy Sheriff John Layman said today following his return from Herrin, where he went with Sam Stearns, exalted cyclop* of the Ku Klux Klan, in an attempt to obtain revocation of scores of permits to carry revolvers, issued to scores of residents. Layman, representative of Sheriff Calligan. charged that Stearns had been unable to get Herrin justices of the peace, who were klansmen, to revoke the permits they had issued. “Jack. I have failed." locyman said the cyclops told him. “The Ku Klux Klan has fallen through.” Layman declared. S. Glenn Young, leader of the klan booze raids which resulted in the gun carrying permits being taken out. and a dozen other disturbances causing Sheriff Galligan to ask for state troops because the situation was "getting out of his control." has left Williamson count v. it was believed today. Young's attorney. Arlie Boswell, prominent klansman, yesterday waived preliminary hearing in larceny and assault charges against him. which puts his case directly up to the grand jury. A total of tea warrants have been Issued against the ••prohibitton «zar.” w The grand jury. Deputy Layman charged today, will not Indict Young as it was made up of klansmen selected by the antl-Galligan board of supervisors at its monthly meeting in December. INDOOR FAIR 7 ENDS TONIGHT Lame Crowd Expected At ( lo*injf Os K. Os C. Bazaar; Many Prizes The largest crowd of the week is expected to the closing of the flv»* day bazaar and lnd>str fair at the Kn'xhta of Columbus hall this evening. During the evening fifteen big prizes will be given away free. Laat evening the largest crowd of the four days, including so members of the .Moose lodge who marched to the K. of C. hall In a hotly, attended the fair. A happy time was enjoyed hy all. The prizes to be given away this evening Include six tons of soft coal: a leather chair; a bed spread; spot light; gent's bath robe; ladies' bath robe; weed chain; six inner tubes for automobiles; thermo bottle; toilet set and a gas oven. Auctioneers from the tteppert Auction school will also attend the bazaar this evening and after ten o’clock. If alt the prizes and gifts at the booths have not been given away, the suctlcmcccr* will assist in •oiling them A happy time Is In store for those who attend the event and an invitation Is extended to the public to athnd. Tb« committee and members of the Knights of Columbus aft* grateful to those who have patronized the bazaar and indoor fair. Mm. Kd Hpangler. of near Monroeville, was a shopper hero today.

MEETING DRAWS A LARGE CROWD Largest Crowd Os Week Hear Rev. White Last Night; Services Sun. i Tonight "Memories of Childhood." Sunday Morning—" Can we still believe the Bible?” Afternoon—A model woman —My I Mother." —Women only. Evening—" Will the world be I save ci?” —————————— — The largest crowd so far this week attended the services at the I Evangelical church last evening. | where Rev. B. Frank White is con-' ducting a revival for the Presbyterian church. His subject was "What: makes a man a Christian." and the] sermon was equal to any ever heard j in this city. Rev. White is an unusual; thinker ami conveys old thoughts in; a new way. so that those who heurj him must imbibe much of his logic j and his spiritual fervor. In part he said last evening; "The text is a part nf a conversation. the greatest conversation that! ever took place on earth because of two facts, viz the character of the persons engaged in it. Jesus Christ the omniscient Son of God, and Nicodemus a leading intellectual character of the day and a member of. the Jewish sanhedrin. ( and because of the character of the subject which i they discussed how a man is to find release from sin. acceptance withj God and heaven at last. That is the subject of subjects. Nicodemus had heard that Jesus had come to establish a new social order, a new fraternal organization, a new lodge or club, and knowing that such organizations have terms of admission to their fellowship he I came to the Master and asked, "How does u man become a member in this new organization which you are establishing which you call the Kingdom of Heaven?” He knew something about Masonry perhaps—if in deed .Masonry ante dates this event. (Continued on Page six I STURGIS WINS FROM D.H.S. FIVE Local Basketball Five Drops Game, 31-28; Two Games Here Tonight The away-from-home jinz followed the Decatur high school basketball team to Sturgis. .Michigan, last night and the Sturgis team won 31*28 victory from the l>. 11. S. eagers. B’urgl* piled up a lead in th.* first half which caused Decatur's downfall although the Purple and Gold five out scored | Sturgis in the last half. 15-12. The score at the end of the first half wa* 1 19 13. Sturgis leading. The Decatur player* were confidant of winning the game when they I started playing, but the Sturgis team ‘ opened up a fast offensive which put them ahead, 12-2 before the Decatur boys realized that they wer- up against a strong toe The Decatur player* over, nine the Sturgis lead in the second half and were leading 24,24 a short time before the end. |>>it Sturgis rallied and won. Steele who Injured his right elbow in pratlce this week, played most of the game nt guard. The Sturgis team is composed of small players, but they are fast and hnve lota of fight. lw»n Groves, a brother of Karl Groves, former coach of the local high school played forward for Sturgis last night and caged six field goals. Brickley former Bluffton high player, was the Sturgis center last night and h** dropped In four field goals. It la likely that Sturgis *lll play a return game In this etty at a later date. . TWO GAMES TONIGHT Tonight th.* Garrett high e*4hool boys and girls l»>*y ’•»* |or “ l h,,h «<boo| boys and girls In the new high school gym here Tbe girls’ game will start at 7 3'’ «nd tbe boys’ gsme about »:1» Recently the Decatur boys defeated Garrett boys and 'he Garrett girls won trow the Decatur girls at Garrett. Both games tonight promises to be very interest* | • (Continued on page two) |

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, January 12, 1924.

EIGHTH DISTRICT CANDIDATE vJ~" ' - 3B 2®$ * I I >4 n ■ Dale .1. Crittenberger, Editor of the Anderson Bulletin and well known democratic leader who is seek ng the nomination for Governor. He served as auditor of state from 1914. to 1916.

W.RX. HOST TO G.A.R. VETERANS AILDay Meeting Yesterday; W. H. Myers Installed G. A. R. Commander Members of (he W. R. C. were hostesses yesterday to the* members of the G. A. R. nt the Legion hall and the entire day was spent in delightful reunion and in the installation of officers for the ensuing year. At noon a big not-luck dinner was served, each of the ladies contribub Ing to make that feature u success, W. H. Myers, commander and it was, according to nil refanta. Afterward* occurred the installation of officers. Mrs. Ida Chroniater being president of the W It <’. anti W. IL Myera, commander of the G. A. Il Other offlcvra of the t; A. R. post wire* Hc-nior vlct*-eomnian<ler, 8. B. Fotrfyce; Junior vlcr-eontmwmlcr. J. 11. Williams; surgeon. 11. J. Pillars; Chaplain. Daniel Kitson; quarter master. A. R. Drummond; officer of th* day. D. K. Shackloy; officer of the guatd. Samuel Chronister; patriotic Instructor, M J. Wcrtsborger; adjutant. B. W. Sholty. William 11. Myera. elected commander. has devoted many years to the Hunt Henry post, being one nf the charter members. There are but four others living. Jacoh Railing. D. K Sbsckley. R W Sholty and A R Drummond. Mr Myers now begins bis tenth year a* commander of th* post These have not been consecutive hut h* baa been ro-elerterf several times after art interval of time He has lived h«*ro since |XBO coming (Continued ou page live)

Niece Dies In Ohio The Charles Zimmerman family of this city, have received a te|eriu.n i telling of the <*. uth >f .Miss I.lah *i» der. of Lockw • ><!. Ohio, daughte- of Mr. and .Mrs. .». Snyder, formerly of west of this '..ty Misa Snyd.-c. *uo i was a student in the Lo. kwo.»d high school, was a niece >f Mrs. Zimmert • *i.. •• • mother beim- Mrs. Zimm*-r---in.it>'.-' -..s*»r. The Zl.t Hermans r". • <> h d w i> last we. k tint Mi** Sny- ! (•*».- wi* *«riously ill xn I not expectI <*d !•• live D.C.H.S.WON THREE GAMES First And Second Boys’ Teams And Girls Defeat Kirkland High Decatur Catholic high school won three basketball victories iron, Kirkland township high at the new high school gymnasium here last night. The D. H 8. first team defeated the K. H 8. varsity in a hard fought contest, 25 17; the D. <’ H S Second* won from the K. H. 8. Se‘conds, 10 8; and the D. C H. S girl*' | were victoriu* over the K 11. 1 girls' 16-l« All three games were Interesting and clo*<*ly contracted. Last night's game* were the first detent ' f the season for the Kirkland seconds and aeccmcl time- for K H. S •fir t team The girl*' cam** which was the first game of the* evening, wa* v>*ry close until the last new 'minutes when th.* local* pulled away for u comfortable lead. Tbe first half ended 8-7 in favor of the* D. ('. H. 8. girl*. Ml»* A. Dowling wa* the i leading scorer of the game*, getting 1 six ftc Id goals and three free throws. , Mias Baker engrd one field go.f Miss Ryerly made three* field goals I and on.* free throw and Mias Kir* It net* made* two field goal* for Kirk . land, The D C H. 8- lineup was A. ; Baker and A. Dowling, forwards; H ■’ Brrincrkamp. center; I Baker aid* f venter. 11 .Christen, and (5. Smith. I guards. The K. H. 8. lineup wa* Byerly and I Kirchner, forward*. IKirvhner. comer: E Crum, aide c n tc*r; Me Kain and Fugate, guard c. Local Seconds Win • The D C. Il l> second* held the • lead throughout their <'>nteit ;>| * t were tending. 4.1 nt the end of the . fir«t half. Laurem cag'd two field goals »ud one free threw* for ’ha ' local*, while Oimnr sank one field ‘ goal ami no** free throw, and Smith ‘ caged one field goal. For Kirkland. Huffman caged a field goal snd t*« free throws; Hherry two (rec thrown. ! and Dickman one field goal. D. C 41 (Continued on Page six)

Van Wert Red Triangles Cancel Game With Leaders The Van Wert. Ohio. Red Triangles | have cancelled their basketball game with the Decatur Leaders, which was , to have been played here next Tuesday night. This leaves the local 'earn without a game for their l>o*u-*’ !,ror next week '• owever, Manager Fred Kolter is an‘.ling for some gam. . ■•ml it Is likely tu.it the Leadeis ,m l.lay two or th... games next wc**l:,‘ on-- of them on >n.- hum - Hoot. WANT TO QUASH I 15 INDICTMENTS AGAINST M'CRAY Governor’s Attorneys File Motions To Dismiss Criminal Charges HEARING JANUARY 24 I Indications Are That Trial Will Be “Legal Battle Os Ages” (United Press Service> Indianapolis. Jan 12—(Special to Daily Democrat> —Motions to quash 15 indictments charging Governor McCray with embezzlement, larceny and other criminal offenses were (lied by the governor’s attorneys in criminal court today. Judge Collins set January 24 as the date for hearing oral arguments on the motions. Governor .McCray did not appear in court for arraignment ns the motions took porceedence over his plea. A separate motion covering each indictment was filed. The motions to quash in the cases of the eight indictments returned November 30 said: "There is a misjoinder of offenses in these indictments. There are many distinct and different offenses attempted to be charged in separate counts." These indictments together with the seven supplemental indictments returned recently were "vague, uncertain and ambiguous." it is charged. The motions say the facts set for’h in the Indictments are not set forth with sufficient certainty and that the facts do not constitute a public offense. Indication* are that the McCray I trial will be a "legal battle of the ages" in Indiana. The governor is expected to tight every step of the way and take advantage of every technicality. It is reported that an attack on the grand jury as constitut»*d will follow the motions to quash the indictment*. (Continued on Page «lxt ACCOUNTANTS MAKE REPORT Record* Os County, City, Town And Township Officials Are Approved Copies of (he report* of th>- examination <»t the Isx.k* and record* of public officials in this city. In th* township*. In the 'he town* of Berne. Geneva and Monroe tind of the county official* have la «n r>*< ••iv.-d from the atate board of acconnts, Th<examination* and audits were made, by aocountant* E II Pritchard and C, It. Hale*. A* far as known, or could he learned. all of the report* are satisfactory and all accounts are in balance. The acrotmtania examined the j books for the years 1921 and 1922 : and the finding* are a* follows: ’Are form* and l.ook* prescribed by thia department being used? ’Yea” "An* all records In balance?" "Yea” “Are all forma and record* properly kept?” “Yea"’ “f» hnnd for proper amount approv, erf and filed (for official)’’ ’Yes'* ftre depository bonds on fl'l ?” "Yes” , I "Are lialant'e* closing Inst re pott the same a* in tha Iwglnninn ot (bi* report?” "Yea." 1 Those who recevb d their report* tialay wire Charles W Yager, former mayor thestur; Il G christen, for m*r < ity clerk and treasurer; Mavor H M DeVnsa; Mr* Flora It Ktnzb* (Continued on page tlve)

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STRIKERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO CHARGES TODAY Montpelier Strikers Are Arraigned In Court At Hartford City HAVE NO COUNSEL Mav Be Released On Bond; Several Catch ('olds In County Jail <C’,Om,| p-e : k Service) Hartford City. Jun. 12 - (Special to Dailv Democrat) Separate plens of net guilty wore entered by the 47 striking steel moulders, their apprentices and snappers, to tile charge of conspiring to commit a felony when tirraigned Saturday morning In tho Biacliford circuit court before Judge Victor S'mmons. The men were taken to the circuit cuort room in groups headed by deputy sheriffs with another deputy at the rear of the line Each group of men was asked to stand up while Prosecutor Maddox read the blanket affidavit. This affidavit contained the names of each man now held in jail here. At the conclusion of the reading of the charge. Judge Simmons asked each man if they, as a group, or as individuals had retained legal counsel. To this question each reI spondee) in the negative. Judge Sim'mans then announced that they w.-re being given temporary arraignmt nt , this time "merely as a formalitv.” and not because he wished to hinder or interfer with their route. He then icalled the name ot .-a*!) striker asking them to enter a pl'*a of ’guilty” jvr "not guilty" to the* chare*, stating at any time previous to the day of their hearing they might reverse their I plea if they desire. To each of the questions of “are you guilty" or "not guilty" the men ansae*re4 "not guilty." The court then informed the men that thev t might secure bond and gain their ‘ liberty either by securing local free i holders names on their bonds or that bonds signed by bonding companies would be ac< eptuhle. Each group , was dealt with similarity and then returned to tbe jail. Some ot the men showed "slight colds" from the improper sleeping quarters provid<-d them because of the crowded condi- ' lion* of tit* jail. ARRESTED FOR CHILD DESERTION Russell Wells Taken Into Custody By Sheriff Baker At Ft. Wayne Ruswell Wells, who ba*. I II evatl ling the law officer* for the past few i months, was arrested in Fort Wayne I la*t night bv Sh»Tiff John Baker, [after an »H night effort and brought 'to this ihy where he was lodg *<l in phe county jail to await a hearing o na charge of child desertion Wells waived arraignment when taken be(nr,. Judge Jesse <’. Sutton in circuit court today and entered a plea of not guilty to the < luirge The court fixed ihia bond at 81.000 which he ha* not been abb* to fnrni*h yet Well* wn* arrested at a rooming ' house in Fort Wayne about 4 «»'< lo< U 'hi* morning. He fan* • suit fw <Hvor<* against feta wife p.nrftng In 'the i-otirt here at present It la r**imrted that h«- ha* been living with another woman in Fort Wayne Well,* ha* been cited for contempt of court i here. also. Mr*. Samuel J L<*y« * returned t< ' Iter home today after spendina thi> I weep ip Fort Wayne, being • ailed there on account of the death *tf he, ■ father, Mr. Frederick Voight ll**c .daughter. Mln* Frances, arcompaniecl I her for a visit over the* week end • ' Lights. Power and Water Off Sunday Ihi« to the fact that certain re fialr* inust be mode to the ateani lines at the city light and power plant, the lights, power and water will he shut off for on<* hour Sunday afternoon front 12 tn | o’clock. Patrons will p|ea«o take notice.