Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 237, Decatur, Adams County, 4 October 1924 — Page 1

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■uODNUHDS ■ IN SEARCH FOR I Ts JIN WRECKER Hf'rock l’a<senjrer Train On ■ engineer killed ■rrain nils Open Switch; ■ Padlock On Switch {■■ (United ITess Service) '■ A . W . HE. <>' t 4 (Special to |>. (. .. B' Ihottnds were tx-f t.>,!;,y and placed on the (l s the wrecker of the Baltilir, A obi,.- .rack passenger train 12. which crashed through an swash anil turned over at 10:45 |Hj as . nleht i-il'ing Engineer Carl Van Euiman and iniur’.nr seriously Fire jSMiw Louis Purcell. KB The padlock of the switch one west of here where the crash had bi eti sawed through. with a hacksaw, railroad gHittve-tira'ors di-eovercd today. m A'hP;t 14 J.I — <-tigers wore slightly SKnjiie c Van Allman and Purcell hoth Lv-d at Washington. Ind., head BHquarters of this division of the B 0 IB Aviston is 30 miles east of St. Muis whet.. No 12. eastbound, left Hr 9:30 a. m. Th.- Aii ' t. station master report|Mei h. hud Seen a negro hanging HHiruitnd the tracks Just before the HBtrain came. H 9 Purcell was taken to an East St. flßl.eia- hospital today, where his in 8M jn: a- w'-i.- discovered to consist of ■ ankle. HH Anmm-:Ii-> t.a-sengers injured were Jani.., Uray. Carlyle, 11!.. president Hda mck i on.'tensing company there. ■Band his wife. Their injuries, as well as the-■• of a doz.-n other passengers. Bvrp reported to be only temporarily disabled. Bl i'liivin.-. i Van Allrnon jumped. His HB body was found a short distance |M from the engine. HE The hi. n switch jerked the heavy BB locomotive from the rails and over HI turned it ami two mail cars, a bag H eage ■. and a day coach. The lead- » ng pullman was tilted but did not turn over. H| o ■ Bloomington- Quince Malone, colfiß "red limber here, believes in ImprovM ing his time. He won the state checker title at the contest held at |JB colored Y. M. C. A. at IndianapoH ***• I TESTING SUGAR I COMPANY SCALES || State Weights And MeasS ures Inspectors Are At g. Work Here R Hick White and Frank W. Tucker, state weights and measure inspectors, ■| of Indianapolis, are here to test‘all of ■ lhfl fifty pairs of scales for the Holl|H and-St. Louts Sugar company. Upon |k ret l’t p st this is done by the state withH Mt charge and when the men finish ■ tie job Uy Q- ie In j ( i(jl e of next week HI a the scales w jy ] )e j n p er f et ,j ort | er W tout half of them have been te»tB * now a n<l les s than one-fifth of B ? lem ** aVe bpen f° ,ln d correct, the Hi r. r .. a <r . of tbo sc ales showing: in S ‘“’w of the farmer. The scales will B w °hce repa ’ red and made correct. ■ : nm ' lite and Mr - Tucker are fine H naw* 8 Wh ° hsVe bsen in this dp ’ I fr nm m ! n . t many years and know n B has ch t 0 Z ‘ 5 ’ Mr ' Whlt «. who I Stat. * aree ° f the 80uth part of the S on. eXcept whpn large jobs like this H anJ.T 8 ~p ’ w!I! rßturn t 0 Indi - ■ er wm 8 th ‘ S evenin « while Mr. Tuck- ■ her. L continue on the job. While I Pubit ' 6 latter wi, l al ßo test all the K that !. sCales in this vicinity and see B tlat the? ar e made correct.

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Sugar Beets Continue To Arrive At Factory Sugar beets are continuing to ar-| rive at the HoliandSt. Louis Sugar company'* factory and by the middle of the week enough will be on hands to start the big mill running Several trucks are hauling beets to thia city from the nearby stations and the yield seems good, but it will be impossible to give any figures until the mill has been running several days and an average taken. — o W.C.T.U. PICKS NEW OFFICERS Good Attendancs At County Convention Held At Geneva Thursday There was u good attendance at the two sessions of the Adams county .convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held at Geneva Thursday. Interesting and inspiring sessions were held and the great need of continuing temperance work was expressed with enthusiasm. The morning session was called to order by the county president, Mrs. Hester Vorhees of Geneva. The meet inc was opened by singing. “All Hail the Power." Mrs. Williams, of Geneva then conducted the opening exercises. This was followed by the reading and approving of the minutes of the institute last spring after which reports were given by the county treasurer and the superintendent of ■ the Hower mi’-wm. Mrs dtfr.- M. 4Wumgartner of Berne then favored the assembly with a piano solo. The next part of the program was the election of officers for the coming year who were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Hester Vorhees, Geneva; Ist Vive-president. Mrs. Charles Hocker, Deratur; 2nd Vice-president, Mrs. Elmer Winteregg, Berne; Secretary. Mrs. M. M. Baumgartner, Berne: treasurer. Mrs. Ella Rice, Decatur; Supt. Flower Mission. Mrs. C. C. Sprunger, Berne. The county president. Mrs. Vorhees was also elected as delegate to the state convention, which will be held at Marion. Following the singing. “He Leadeth Me.” Rev. Knipe. of Geneva, closed the meeting with prayer. Following is the program that was held in the afternoon: Song. "Onward Christian Soldier." Prayer—Mrs. Kathrine Muth, of Geneva. ' Vocal Solo—Mrs. Ina Briggs. "Faith of Our Fathers.” Talk—Mrs. D. U. Williams. "Rescue Work in Chicago.” Vocal Duet—Mrs. Runyon and Mrs. Adler, of Decatur. leaflet —“Chrlstion Citizenship," read by Mrs. Muth of Geneva. Flower Mission talk —Mrs. C. C. Sprunger of Berne. I At this time a short business session was held and three persons were taken in as members. The spring institute was also discussed, after which an offering was received which amounted to $6.03. The audience then joined in sing.ing the closing song. “Blest Be the ' Tie that Binds," after which Mr. Glen- ' denning dismissed the convention. . o S. A. Fry Dies At 1 Van Wert, Ohio, Today L A telephone message from Van - Wert, Ohio, received at the E. A. f Mann home in this city, announced 3 the death of S. A. Fry. well known i resident of that city, which occurred 1 this morning. The message camo from a daughter. Mr. Fry married > Mrs. Samuel Doak. formerly of this - city, who is well knewn here. Mrs. t Minch, a daughter of the deceased, j formerly resided here, her husband » having been a teacher in the schools s here. Mr. Fry had been seriously ill -for the last six weeks, suffering from :- cancer of the stomach. He is survivs ed by his wife, four daughters and b two sons. Funeral services wll be b held from the Christian church in Van Wert Monday afternoon.

DEDICATION OF NEW 0.8. CHURCH SET FOB NOV. 30 New Building At Corner Os Ninth And Madison Nearly Finished SPEAKER IS CHOSEN Bishop H. H. Fout, Os Indianapolis, Secured For Dedication The tentative date for the formal . dedication of the new United Breth-f ren church, located at the corner of J Ninth and Madison streets, has been set for Sunday. November 30th. Rev. B. F. Dotson, pastor of the church, announred this morning. Work on the new edifice is progressing nicely and it is thought that the structure will be completed in time for the ; dedication Rev. Dotson announced this morning that Bishop H. H. Fout. D. D.. of Indianapclis. has been secured to deliver the dedication address at the services to be held on Sunday. The program of services is now being prepared and if it is seen that the building will be completed by November ?Oth. plan* will be made accordingly. Work on the beautiful new church building, of the Spanish architecture style, was started last May and the . corner stone laying ceremony was . w on June stU, The bnild-i ing is being constructed of attrac-l tfve stiff brick and is 79 by 77.8 feet in size. It has entrances on both Ninth and Madison streets and is one of the most attractive churches ever erected in this city. The approximate cost of the new church, including furnishings, will be about $43000 The construction is being supervised by Mr. diaries Rickel. of Warsaw, and the work is being done by individual contracts. The United Brethren church h<s a strong membership and the congregation can well feel proud of their new and beautiful house of worship which will be the scere of manv activities and church work in future years. o THAINING SCHOOL TO MEET MONDAY More Students Expected To Enroll; Interest Is Growing The Community Training School for church workers will meet next Monday evening for its next session. It meets at the Central School build ing, the first classes starting promptly at 7:15. On the second and fourth •weeks of the months the school will meet on Tuesday; on all other weeks it will meet on Monday evenings. Nearly one hundred were present at the session which was held last Monday. Twenty-four new scholars enrolled, making the total enrollment 110 for the school to date. It is not too late to enroll next Monday even Inp and it is hoped several more who have contemplated attending will not fail to enroll Monday. Four of the surrounding rural churches are represented in the enro.lntent. There are still other churches that might send in pupils. The interest in the school continues to grow and it is believed it will be one of the permanent institutions l of the community and of the 1 churches of Decatur and vicinity. — o Foot Ball l I ! Portland high school defeat- , ed the Decatur Yellow Jackets t on Ahr’s Field this afternoon, score 21 to 0.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, October 1, 1924.

Bracken Challenges Ed .Jackson’s Statements' (United Press Survive) Union City, Ind.. Oct. 4 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Robert Bracken slate auditor and candidate for reelection oh the democratic ticket, in a speech here last night challenged statement* regarding the state debt made by Ed Jackson, republican candidate for governor, in his first speech of the campaign at Newcastle a week ago. SUNDAY MOVIES PLANNED HERE Sunday Afternoon Shows Announced By Local Theatre Managers The Cort and Adams theatres in this city will begin operating on Sunday, October 12. according to an announcement made today by Messers. Jesse Leliurn and Charles Spray, managers of the two theatres, respectively. Two shows will be given on Sunday afternoon, it is announced, starting at 2 and 3:45 o’clock. The theatres will close following the second show and will not operate during the hour of church services in the city, according to the plan of the managers of the theatres. Sunday movies have never been tried in this city before, althought se(Continued on Page Three) ATTEND STATE CHARITIES MEET Decatur Ladies Leave To Attend Convention At Newcastle Mrs. D. D. Heller and Mrs. Fred Linn left today for Newcastle to attend the annual convention of the State Board of Charities and Chil-I dren's guardians, which opens this evening and continues until Tuesday evening. Mrs. Heller was elected delegate from the Adams County Board of Children’s Guardians and Mrs. Linn represents the county board of charities. Several prominent speakers are on the program during the four-day session. All members of the different charitable organizations throughout the state as well as the public in general, are invited to attend the convention. o HAVE YOU REGISTERED? Monday, October 6th. last day to qualitfy. Booths will be located in the 34 1 precincts in county. Polls open ■ from 8 a. m to 9 p. m. All voters in the town of Berne must register, as precinct boundaries have been changed. First voters, those who are not registered, and those who have moved from former precinct since October, 1922 pr who are not registered in the precinct where they will vote next November must register. You can register now at the offices of the County Auditor ami County Clerk in court house, at democratic headquarters or by filling ottf blank, having a notary acknowledge your signature or have two witnesses attest to your signature. Blanks must be filed with registration board. ‘lf you are /not registered and want to vote in November you must register not later than 9 p.m on Monday. October 6th. in your precinct. Weather I Unsettled tonight and Sunday. ’ Possibly showers. Not much change in temperature.

COUNTY SCHOOLS SHOW INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT High Schools Os County Have Largest Enrollment In History ATTENDANCE GOOD County Attendance Officer Places Many Pupils In School There are approximately twenty j more pupils in the public schools of | the county, outside the city of Decatur and the towns of Berne and Geneva, at present than there were during the entire school year last year, and there are more pupils in the township high -schools of the county than there has ever been in the history of the county, according to the figures just compiled in the office of the County Superintendent, E. S. Christen, and the County attendance officer, Frank S. Armantrout. The latest available attendance figures show that there is a total of 2.670 pupils in the common and high schools, of the county outside Decatur. Berne and Geneva. All of the high schools of the county with the exception of the one at Monroe, has a larger attendance than they had last year. The attendance figures for Geneva and Berne are not available at the county superintendent's office. TfidTJWfttrrwty schools have an attendance of approximately 1,000. The county attendance officer has placed a large number of pupils in school this fall that would not have enrolled if it had not been for him. Children of many parents who are opposed to higher education are now< enrolled in the different high schools of the county. The enrollment in the different township high schools of the count. (Continued on page two) MONDAY IS LAST DAY TO REGISTER More Than 600 Voters Have Already Qualified For The Elections Monday. October 6tli at 9 p. m. is the last oportunity to register. More than 600 registration blanks have been filed with County Auditor Martin Jaberg. voters qualifying before the official registration day, by filling out their blanks and having | them sworn to or acknowledged by a notary or witnesses. j Mr. Jaberg started to distribute the blanks in the different precincts yesterday and by Monday will have them filed with the clerks in the 34 registration in the county. Those who are not properly registered by Monday evening at nine o’cfock cannot vote on November 4th. All first voters or those who will be 21 years of age on or before November 4th. 1924. those who have moved from their voting place of two years ago or who are registered in the precinct where they formerly voted most qualify by registering not later than Monday. County Auditor Martin Jaberg, County Clerk John E. Nelson. Daniel Tyndall, democratic county chairman L. A. Graham, republican county chairman will assist anyone in filling out this blank and seeing that it is properly filed with the registration clerks. | The fact should be borne in mind that you cannot vote if you arc not registered. If you registered two ‘iyears ago and have not changed your ' I voting place since that time you need I not register. All first voters must register not latter than Monday. A list of the registration places throngh- ■ out the county in published in another part of this paper today.

Baseball Returns At Democratic Headquarters H. Knapp & Sons have installed a f rst class radio receiving set in the i cents over this <>tfice. Democratic headquarters, and will furnish the world series base ball games play by play. A crowd listened to the returns this afternoon. The rooms will be open Sunday afternoon and you are welcome to listen in. Its all free. The games in Washington are called at two o'clock eastern time, which is one o'clock here. Come up. M.E. RALLY DAY PROGRAM SUNDAY ! Special Program To Be Given During Morning Worship Houb The Methodist Sunday School will observe Rally Day tomorrow morning. The management of the Sunday School wants a one hundred per cent attendance, and in order to be counted. all must be in Sunday at 9:30. Every Methodist and every friend of the church is urged to make this one of the crowning days of the year, and then keep it up through the balance of the year by attending regular. The Sunday School will convene at 9:30 a. m. and to be counted as present, everyone must be there on time. The Rally Day service will be con ducted at morning worship at 10:40 a. m. A special collection will be taken at this service sor v promotion work. The following will be the program: Song—Choir. Classes: Mrs. C. D. Lewton. Mrs. D. W. Berry. Mr». c. h. Colter. Devotion —Mrs. R. D. Myers’ (lass. Announcements Mrs. F. W. Downs. Rev. U. S. A. Bridge. Collection —Mrs. W. F. Berry's class. Song- Beginners |!:ibs —Misses Patten & Haney classes Baptism—Cradle Roll —Mrs. A. D. Suttles. Supt. I Reading—Miss Lee Anna Vance. Song -“Sunbeams Bright" — Mrs. Daniel Sprang’* Class. Aim—Avon Burk. Song—Miss Nellie Blackburn’s class. Tableau —Miss Helen Eady’s class. I Quartette Real Boys l - Mrs. D. W. Berry's class. !Er(»rcise— Four Twins —Mrs. C. IH. Colter's class. Drill Mrs. C. D. Lewton's class. Music—Mr. John Nelson's class. I r ’antomine— Miss Mtyy Poling's class. Vilon Solo—Mrs. John Tyndall's class. Abraham & iss^ic —Mr. Guy Brown's class. Song—Congregation. Benediction. Everybody is invited the Sunday 1 School room and see what the Sun day School is doing in graded work. , Howard Brumley Preparing To Be Foreign Missionary Mr. Howard J. Brumley. 329 Line t Street, member of the First Baptist Church, has entered the Moody Bible f Institute of Chicago to prepare for the foreign missionary field. Mr. . Brumley is one of more than 900 men , and women in the regular day classes , and there are over 700 others regis- , tered in the evening classes of the institute. These are mostly Chicago residents, while the day school re- ' presents every state in the Union and many foreign countries. Washington Twp. Sunday School Convention Sunday The program for the Washington Township Sunday School convention to be iteld Sunday afternoon at the Washington M. E. Church, southwest of Decatur is published in anothei part of this paper. The program com mittee is composed of Mrs. Eugene Runyon, Miss Ella Mutschler aiu Henry Heller. Mrs. C. E. Bell ii president of the Washington town ship organization.

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WALTER JOHNSON,. SENATORS' AGE, IS BEATEN, 4 TO 3 Kelly Hits Home Run In Second Inning For First Score GOES 12 INNINGS Capacity Crowd Sees Open* < ing Contest Os The Great Series Washington, Oct. 4.—Coming ' up with two runs in the twelfth, ' the New York Giants ruined the setting for Walter Johnson’s greatest triumph here this afternoon when they won the first game of the World’s Series from the Washington Senators by a score of 4 to 3. President Coolidge was in the crowd that saw the Senators battle all the way and sail only by an inch to tie the score in the twelfth. R. H. E. ‘ New York 010 100 000 002—4 14 1 Washington <IOO 001 Oul 001 —3 10 1 New York Washington Lindstrom. 3b. McNeely, cf. Frisch. 2b. Harris. 2b. Young, rs. Rice. rs. Kelly, cf. Goslin, If. Terry. Ib. Judge, lb. Wilson. If. Bluege, 3b. | Jacksen, s .. Feck. ss. Gowdy, c. Ruel, c. Nefh. p. Johnson, p. T’mpires: behind plate. Connelly; o nfirst, Klem; or. second. Dineen; on third Quigley. First Inning Giants--Lindstrom filed to McNeeIv; Frisch bunted to Bluege; Young out on strikes. No runs no hits no i. errors. Senators McNeely filed to Wilson. Harris out. Jackson to Terry. Terry and Harris collided at first and Terry hurt his left knee, but remained in the game. Rice fouled to Lindstrom. No '■ runs, no hits, no errors. Second Inning Giants —Kelly put a home run into the left field stands. Terry singled to ' center. Wilson fanned, Terry holding first. Jackson walked. Gowdy lined into a double play. Peek to Harris. One run. Two hits, no errors. 8 Senators —Goslin out. Jackson to Terry. Judge walked. Bluege fan8 ned. Judge holding first. Peek filed to Wilson. No runs, no hits, no 8 errors. Third Inning Giants—Nehf out. Johnson to Judge, on an easy chance. LindY I strom fanned. Fisch doubled over >' Pecks head making the bag in a long t. (Continued On I age Five) ‘ C. E. BELL HOME FROM ENGLAND Decatur Manufacturer Returns From Business Trip To British Isles C. E. Bell, president and general manager of the La Fontaln Handle company, who spent the month of September in England and the British Isles looking after business matters, arrived in New York yesterday r 'and will arrive in Fort Wayne at 4:30 this evening. Mrs. Bell and son. a William, will meet him and they will a be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. e France at dinner tonight. Mr. Franc it is a business associate of Mr. Bell's, r Mr. Bell sailed on the I/eviathan on t- .September 6th and called on his cusle toiners at Southampton, Liverpool id -and other cities. The La Fontaln is Handle company of this city exports n- more than million dozen of tool handles to England every year.