Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 306, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1924 — Page 1

Volume XXII. Number 306.

010-fashioneo CHRISTMAS WAS ENJOYED HERE

Weatherman’s Gift Was 12 Below Zero Weather; Santa Was Here S ANG around tree Community Program Held Wednesday; Special Services In Churches ]i was an old-fashioned Christmas, tn say the least. No artist ever painted prettier snaw scenes for Christmas than those seen on every hand yesterday and no writer ever told in such forceful language how the cold w ind raged outside and swept down the chimney on Christinas night, as !(„ weatherman delivered his Christ mas gift to this community, 12 below z ero, with a second dose thrown in last night. The cold however did not Keep anyone from enjoying the festivities ot Christmas Eve and Christmas morn and in every home the happiness of father, mother, brother, sister and grandchildren prevailed. Weather reports state that the weather was the coldest since Ihol, when oMcal reports showed that the thermometer dropped to 14 below. Hut. 12 to 14 below is cold enough and all will vouch tiiat old Santa Clans and his eight tiny reindeers must have carried the cold blast with them from the North Pole. Community Observance The Christmas festivities started in this city Wednesday afternoon, with the community Christmas obser-' vanee held around the big tree erect ed on Liberty Way, stoutheast of the court house. At five o'clock the bells in the churches and In the court 1 house gave the signal that the joyful Christmas day was at hand Lead by W. F. Beery the chorus and those present sang Christmas songs, including “Silent Night." “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and others. Santa Claus then distributed treats to more than 500 children, the good old man being assisted by the Boy Scouts and Brice Thomas. Scoutmaster The program lasted for about an hour and was attended by several hundred adults, in addition to the children. The community Christmas

observance was sponsored by the Woman’s club of this city ami the committee in charge of the event was Mrs. W. E. Smith, Mrs. Mat Harris, Mrs. C. D. Teeple, Mrs. E. W. Kampe. and Miss Eva Acker. The committee extends thanks to those who assisted (Continued on page two) - - o STATE BUDGET IS TAKEN UP Thurman Gottschalk Goes To Indianapolis To Attend Meeting Hon. T. A. Gottschalk, of Herne, State Representative from Adams and Wells counties went to Indianapolis today, having been notified by Governor Branch of his appointment as a member of the budget committee which will hold its first session today. Governor Branch. Governorelect Ed. Jackson, Lawrence F. Orr, State Examiner and U. M. Fraz"i. State Budget Clerk will also attend the meeting today, it was announced. The committee will discuss finanical needs with the various state officials between now and the opening of the legislative session. Other members are Senators Robert Moorehead and W. S. Chambers and Representative I* A. Pittenger of Selma. The committee will also visit, the various state institutions and will confer with the trustees and superintendents as to requirements for the budget. The honor is one of the most important in the legislature for these men naturally become ranking mem bers of the budget committee and have much to do with the ways and means. Mr. Gottschalk was the minority leader in the last session and made a splendid record. It is <l lll,e likely that he will be chosen for the same position again in the 1925 ses Sion.

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< ‘hristmas Program Held At ( loverleal Creamery A fine Christmas program was given at ibe local nfr | Cf , s ()f overleaf Creameries Wednesday afternoon. The employes presented ■ i and Mrs. W. A. Klepper with a serving table and silver lea set and the company distributed a bonus to fell of its employes.

LARGE SIFTS FDR ORPHAN HOMES Christmas Collection At St. Marys Church Totaled $1,036.91 The Christmas offering taken at the St. Marys Catholic church in this city yesterday for the orphan homes at Lafayette and Fort Wayne. | totaled 11038.91. This total is in keeping with the former splendid Christmas collection taken at the church in recent years. Last year the total of the collection was more, but all over a certain amount was sent to Germany for the relief of the poor. The Christmas collections in the Catholic churches in the two Indiana dioceses go towards the upkeep and maintainence of the orphan homes at i Lafayette and Fort Wayne. The feast of Christmas was appro- ! priately observed al the Catholic church yesterday Nine masses were I celebrated, the first muss being at | five o'dock ami the last muss, a I solemn high mass was celebrated at nine forty five. The masses were largely attended and approximately twelve hundred; Holy Communions were distributed to the faithful. Rev. Father Ofhmar Knapke of Carthe- ' genia. Ohio assisted Father J. A. Seimetz and Fattier Otto Peters at I the services. Father Knapke delivered the Christmas sermon at the nine forty-five high mass. - Asked To Bring Bibles For Quarterly Review J J. Foughty, teacher of the United Brethren Sunday School sends the following message to members of his Sunday School class: “Listen! All of you, who have Bibles, please bring them with you to Sunday School next Sunday morning, as we will need them in our fourth quarterly review Request of your teacher." -— n

To Combat Disease In Chickens In Indiana (UNITED PRESS SERVICE) Indianapolis. Dec. 26— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Carrying its fight against the European fowl disease into all sections of the United States, the government today started a drive to check its invasion of Indiana. Dr. G. W Butler, in charge of government inspection of meat in Indiana. announced that he and his assistants will start a campaign to clean up all infected railroad cars, pens, coops, etc., to prevent further spread of the disease which has invaded many sections of the nation. dM — oSecond Cold Snap Is Predicted For Saturday (UNITED PEER? SERVICE) Chicago. Dec. 26,-Another cold wave will hit the northwest tonight, and sweep eastward and southward across the middel districts tomorrow, the weather bureau announced to'''Rather cold weather prevails oyer most of the country, the bureau statA re-development of .the cold wave was reported at Alberta Temperatures there range from 30 below to 40 below in Grand Junction Col 12 below in Flagstaff, Ariz, and in Boine, Idaho; eight below in . alt Lake City. Utah, and IS below in points in Nevada. - - -——o — Man Falls Asleep In Car And Freezes To Death Richmond, Ind.. Dec. 26 - Falli “J asleep in his stalled automobile on a lonely country road. Raymond Kel ly 30 succumbed to the cold and body was found in the Ca K P lly was the son of City Attorney William Kelly, of Richmond.

ANNUAL REPORT MADE BY COUNTY AGENTBUSCHE Shows Results Os Agricultural Extension Work In Adams County . during this year Many Departments Are ( onvered And Results Interesting To All A number of interesting facts relating to the advancement of agriculture in Adams county are to be found in the annual report of L. M. Btische, county agent, recently submitted to T. A. Coleman, assistant director of agricultural extension and in general charge of county agent work in In diana. Although no pretense is made to completely cover the scope of the work of the county agent during the year 1924. since much miscellaneous work cannot be listed in record form, yet a brief summary is made of the major projects. In soils and fertilizer work, general information relating to the proper formulas best to use on the various kinds of soils in the county was given. During the fall two fertilizer de- i monstrations were started on wh«at. five different formulas being used in each case, the purpose being to determine the proper formula best for the particular soil involved. One lime j stone demonstration was started in order to find what effect it will have on acid soil. More than one hundred soil samples were tested for acidity. The inoculation of lebumes, such as soybeans and alfalfa, once looked upon as a foolish practice by many farmers, is gaining ground. Assistance was given farmers wishing to obtain inoculating material free of charge from the government and in furnishing inoculating dirt at the office. As the result of an alfalfa campaign conducted during the spring,

(Continued on page two) SINGERS VISITED LOCAL HOSPITAL 1 Fine Christmas Programs Given For 13 Patients At The Hospital The real Christmas spirit prevailed at the Adams County Memorial hospital, the program beginning Sunday evening when tiie JTinior Christian Endeavors of the Presbyterian church visited the hospital and sang Christmas carols. Thirteen persons were patients at the hospital on Christmas day and the day was made as enjoyable as possible for them. Last evening a chorus composed of Dr. Fred Patterson. Bruce Patterson, of Connersi ville. Alva Nichols and Hugh Hite. I sang Christmas carols and the Mary 1 and Martha class of the Methodist church sent greetings to the patients, a number of girls visited the hospital. On Christmas Eve the octet, of the Lutheran church visited the hospital and sang carols and gave greeting cards to the patients. A large Christmas tree graced the lobby of the hospital and appropriate decorations were in place throughout the building. When the nurses brought in the breakfast trays they had the trays trimmed with holly and on each tray was a greeting card At the noon meal the trays were decorated with individual Christmas trees and at supper time ice cream in Santa Claus molds were the favors. Stork at Hospital Santa Claus delivered a fine eight and three-fourths pound girl baby to Mr and Mrs. Everett Schug of Berne at the hospital Christmas eve. It was the finest present, received, the parents vouch. The little Miss has been named Isabelle Esther. Mother and babe’are getting along fine. Two Operations Today Mrs Nola Haggard of 924 Dayton avenue. Fort Wayne, underwent a major operation at the Adams County Memorial hospital this morningj. Miss Matilda Sellemeyer, teacher ip the city public schools, had her tonsils removed at the hospital this morning.

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Decatur, Indiana, Friday, December 26, 1924,

Poultry Quotations Are Withdrawn Here Today

Local prodm e companies withdrew all quotation,s for poultry today. The Decatur Produce company and tlie H. Barling company ceased buy Ing chickens and other poultry today on account, of the epidemic of pneu raonfa or European fowl plague found in the chickens. Eastern states have placed an embargo on poultry ship m> nts and the local produce concerns have not shipped live chickens east for a'week or longer.

NEW COMPANY IS ORGANIZED Local Men Incorporate The Adams County Investment Company Articles of incorporation for the Adams County Investment company, of this city, were Issued today at the offices of the secretary of state, Indianapolis. The company will handle farm and town properties in Adams county and have listed at this time several valuable business sites, I town homes, building lots and farms which they will dispose of to the advantage of the buyers, it is said. The incorporators of the company la.-e Lawrence C. Waring. Charles J. Voglewede, Charles S. Nicllck of De- , catur and William J. Vesey of Fort Wayne, all well known men in busij ness circles. o Zero Weather Freezes Cars; Garages Rushed Most business houses were idle yesterday, but the garages experienced one of the biggest rushes of the year. The sub zero temperature froze many automobiles and calls came from far and near to the local garages to send a car to tow them in The steam heated garages Word packed with cars last night and it is estimated that more than a hundred automobiles were towed in or frozen up yesterday. One local garage reports having pulled in 15 automobiles yesterday. .— O : Body Will Arrive Here From Florida Saturday 8. E. Black received a telegram I this morning from Mrs. Richard Hoffman, who is accompanying the body of her husband, Dick Hoffman, to this city, that she missed the train at Jacksonville, Fla., and that she would not arrive here until Saturday morning. The funeral party was to have arrived here today. Mr Hoffman died December 3rd. 0 AGED MAN DIES CHRISTMAS DAY Thomas Cole, Uncle Os Rev. L. C. Wisner Died Here Thursday Thomas Cole, age 78. a resident of this city since November 22nd. died Christmas afternoon at about three o’clock at the home of his sister. Miss Ettie Thomas of Winchester, following an extended illness from heart trouble. Mr. Cole lived in Wells county, north of Bluffton, nearly all his life, but recently sold his farm and moved here with his sister. Mr. Cole was born in Senaca county, Ohio. June 27. 1846 and moved to Bluffton many years ago. The deceased was an uncle of Rev. Lister L. C. Wisner, pastor of the Decatur Circuit of this city. Rev. Wisner was reared in the home of Mr. Cole, from the time he was eight months old. Other relatives who survive are. Charles and Will Cole, of Liberty Center and Mrs. Isaac Lash of near Bluffton. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the home of a nephew. C. C. Cole. Rev. H. N. Speer, officiating. Burial will be made at Bluffton. —o — Weather Partly overcast tonight and Saturday; warmer in east and south tonight; colder Saturday or Saturday night.

FLOOD, FIRES ANO POISON LIQUORS TAKE BIG TOLL Little Town In West VirI ginia Wiped Out By Flood Christmas Eve TOWN IS BURNED DOWN — Thirty-Three Persons Killed In Fire; Deaths From Hootch Are (UN'TED PRESS SERVICE) Saltville, Va„ eDc. 26 —(Special to 1 Daily Democrat) — Thirteen bodies have been recovered and seven persons were still missing today in the wake of the flood which devastated the Holston river valley at Parmartown. Va, Christmas eve. Fifteen homes in the little mill settlement, were swept away before a torrent of white muck and water when the dam of the Mathiegon alkali w r orks gave way. The entire valley was inundated by the mud and water which was released on the village without warning when the storage dam burst. ‘*Nf Nineteen Injured were being treated in an emergency hospital here Several have contracted pneumonia as a result of exposure in the icy waters and others were severely burned by alkali in the muck. Scores of others were made homeless by the flood and were given shelter in the local homes and business houses. New York. Dec. 26—(Special to Dally Democrat)— Poison Christmas liquor claimed fewer lives this year than in 1923 figures from the nation’s principal cities indicated today. While hospitals were filled with those who had imbibed, the number of fatalities were comparatively small. ’ THree deaths occured in New York and four of twenty-two others who ary in hospitals may die. Chicago re-

(Continued On Page Four) SANTA WAS GOOD TO THE POOR Good Fellows And Elks Distribute Gifts And Christmas Dinners Santa Claus did not forget anyone in Decatur, the Good Fellows Club, sponsored by the Delta Theta Tan sorority and the Decatur Elks lodge seeing that he visited those homes which might otherwise been forgotten. The Good Fellows Santa Claus visited 24 homes on Christmas Eve and* distributed ail kinds of useful gifts, such as clothing, shoos and the usual Christmas treats to the children and to several of the parents. Tn several of the homes visited, real want was evident and the Good Old Santa Claus was liberal in his blessings. A list of tlie homes whe’re the Good Fellows Santa Claus was to visit was compiled by the school teachers and other names were handed to the committee in charge of the distribution. Where there was children much joy was given the little tots as Santa gave them a new pair of shoes, warm underwear, clothing and the like and then a sack of candy and other good things to eat. A total of $294.29 was donated to the Good Fellows fund and with this money the Sorority girls purchased tlie Christmas presents for the needy and less [ fortunate folk. Six automobiles made I the trip over the city to the homes, i the Delta Theta Tau girls being in charge. The Elks lodge of this city distributed about fifty Christmas dinners on Christmas morning, the baskets containing a chicken nnd other good things to ent. Dr. Roy Archbold was in charge of the distribution. o 'Christmas Treat For The Children Sunday The Union Chapel Sunday School will give a Christmas treat to the children on Sunday morning. Parents are invited to bring their children and participate in the service. George Cranter Is superintendent of the Sunday school.

' ■ 1 ■" "F Spanish-American Vets Will Elect New Officers The Spanish-American war veterans will hold a special meeting Sunday afternoon at two o’clocn at the American Legion hall.* The election of officers for the coming year will be held und every member Is urged Io be present. — o-— — CHARGED WITH ALTERING BOOKS Former Auditor Os Marion County Is Indicted By Grand Jury fl’Nl-FP PRESS SERVICE) Indianapolis, Dec. 26.—Leo K. Fesler. county auditor of Marlon county for eight years ending Dec. 31. 1923, was indicted today by the Marlon county grand Jury on a charge of altering a public record. Fester, at present republican member of the county election board, is accused of changing an ordinance passed by the county council May 10, 1923, authorizing sale of the county land at 21st street and Northwestern avenue, Indianapolis, site of the old workhouse, to tlie Fairbanks, Morse and company, so the company got more land than the council intend- • ed to sell. The specific charge is that Fesler, as auditor, had changed the ordinance to read that the county retained 1.56 acres instead of 1.55 acres. The change was made In pencil, the Indictment alleges, by marking out the figures “1.85" and writing in the fig i tires “1.56." Elks Christmas Ball Will Be Given Tonight The Elks Christmas ball will be given at the Masonic hall this eveni ing. Dancing will begin at nine o’clock and w-11 continue until one a. , tn. Music will be furnished by the Dixie Melody Makers and the hall has been beautifully decorated for the occasion. The dance promises to be

one of the most enjoyable social events ever held in Decatur. The pub j lie is cordially invited to attend. o i Catholic High Teams I Play Pennville Tonight ‘ The Catholic high school boys and I girls will go to Pennville this eveni Ing where they will play tlie boys ■ and girls teams of the Pennville high school This is the return game, the locals defeating the Pennville teams at the opening game in this city. , o Decatur High Plays At Bluffton Tonight — The Decatur high school team will play at Bluffton tonight and several ; from this city are planning to attend ■ Che big game. This is tlie first game I : between Bluffton and Decatur this .I season. o Says It Is Natural For j Children To Enjoy Music (UNITED PRESS SERVICE) > ’ Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 26. —Spanki ings and music lessons no longer go I hand in hand. . I The modern child does not sneak .lout the side door to join companions . or sit wistfully on the piano bench, j . and dream of the "gang" or the "ol* ■, swimmin’ hole.” j This is a far cry from the boys and girls not many years ago, who thought ; [ lit was “slsiefled” to take music lessons. Nevertheless it is true. Take that I from Miss Lorian St. John of Joplin, I Mo., a music teacher, who spoke at j the convention of the Missouri Music Teachers ’association here. Miss St. John said that it is just as normal for children to be musical as it is for bids to sing. She also said young children do not i-are for jazz, “if started correctly”, I children will learn to appreciate real music. NEW YORK HUNTING. Saranac Laki*. N. Y.~ While Charles Begor, of Moriah, was parked on a deer runway during the last days of the hunting season a largo bear ambled along. He bumped off the bear with four shots. As he was examining the prize, a fine red fox appeared on the scene and Begor added Reynard to the bag. He then concluded to j call it a day.

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* M’COY'S FATE NOW IN HANDS : OF THE JURY Former Idol Os The Ring Is Worried As To Outcome Os Murder Trial I WOMEN ON JURY Man Os Many Love Affairs i Will Know Fate Within A Few Hours Los Angeles. Calif., Dec. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The fate of Kid McCoy was today in the hands of r nine women and three men. j To them goes the task of deciding f whether the former idol of the fight arena and man of many loves will hang because bls last affair had Its i i /ending in death. Charged with the murder of Mrs. . Theresa Mors. McCoy listened intent1 ly today while superior Judge Carl I Crall instructed the Jury. ,! “The ’Kid’ was depressed nnd revealed. the anxiety which gripped I him. Judge (’rail charged the jury . not to consider McCoy's actions on | the morning after Mrs. Mors' death. , when he “shot up” the antique shop J she and her busband owned. ,' Take into consideration the condition of the defendant with respect to , his mental state," the court Instructed. He closed with reference to McCoy's story that Mrs. Mors’ was killed while he tried to prevent her from I committing suicide. “if you entertain a reasonable belief that the w’oman did committed ’.suicide" the judge admonished “then ’jit will be your duty to find the de- ' | fendant not guilty.” Six findings are possible: Guilty of murder In the first de1 j gree without recommendation. Guilty of murder with recomtnenda'jtlon life Imprisonment.

Guilty of murder in the second degree, (carrying a penalty of from ten j years to life.) Guilty of manslaughter, (carrying a one to fourteen year penalty.) I Not guilty. Disagreement. I The "Kid" was depressed all Christ- ■ mas Day, although several friends ) visited him. Scores of Christmas II presents wet-e received by Jailers, but ‘ none wore allowed to reach McCoy. ’ Four of the eight wives of the ex- | pugilist sent him Christmas greetI ings. WATCH SERVICES NEW YEAR'S EVE I . At Baptist Church; Vin Bennett and Howard Brumley To Speak The Young People of the Baptist ■ Church have arranged to hold a New Year's Watch Night Service at the Baptist Church, the night of Dec. Hint. The service will be from 8 o’clock until 12:15. Prayer will be j emphasized. Two Gospel messages will be delivered, tlie first at about 18:45 by Evangelist Vin Bennett of I Chicago, and the other at about 11 o'clock by Mr. Howard Brumley of Decatur, a student at the Moody InI stitute of Chicago. Refreshments will be served in the Sunday School I rooms about 10:15 p. m. The general ; public is invited. Tlie Baptist Young People are also going to conduct evangelistic services for five nights, from Dec. 31st to Jan. 4. inclusive, in the Baptist church. The preacher will be Rev. Vin Bennett, a noted Evangelist ot England. He is a young man only 21 years old, but has been preaching since he was 16 years old, and has been in evangelistic work in England continuously for the Inst three years, with a remarkable degree of success. ! He not only preaches, but is a splen- ; did singer and musician. Mr. Ben- . nett is at present taking a special p music course in Chicago, but will re- ? turn to England next summer to take i up his evangelistic work. The young 1 people will finance the meeting, j compose the choir, and have full charge.