Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 27 January 1925 — Page 4

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. 11. Heller, Tree, end Gen. Mgr E W. Kampe. Vice-Pre». & Adv. Mgr A. R. Holthouse. Sec y. & Bus. Mgr , Entered at the Post office at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter, i Subscription Rates; Single copies .. —. 2 cents One week, by carrier 10 cent* One Year; by carrier 15-00 One month, by mail 35 cents Three Months, by mail 31.00; Six Months, by mail 31.75 One Year, Ly mail — 33.00 One Year, at office 33.00 (Prices quoted are withn first and second sones. Additional postage added outside those sones.) Advertising Rates Made Known by Application. Foreign Representative Carper ter & Company. 123 Michigan Avenue Chicago. An eastern expert on astronomical matters announces the discovery of' gas fumes boiling up around the sun during the recent eclipse and some one suggests that what he really saw , were fumes from a still on a nearby | roof. Three dollars will pay for the Daily Democrat by mail for one year. That’s less than one cent a day. You can't afford not to have it. This is the month to renew. Up-to-date the returns have been fine and we are hoping it will continue until every one has renewed and five hundred new ones are added. The legislature is planning to ml-

journ about March Ist. and they may do it, not because of any particular desire to save the state, but because Governor Jackson and some of the members of the house and senate, as well as others who have some business with the legislature, desire to attend the inauguration < remoni tn Washington on March Ith. That's fine and we. hope it conies off. far whatever reason. A dispatch from Bloomington, seat of the Indiana University Says thv. Griffey creek water plant isuau* complete and ready for business, except they have no water and won’t have, the news story says, until after a rainy season. Jumpin' tadpoles, we thought this was a spring fed reservoir from which the students were to draw pure and refreshing water. They do have lough luck down in the hill ■ and its quite some problem to solve. In the meanlime the students are enjoying their vacation. Tile Decatur Industrial Association last night re-elected Burk Io be president for another year. Mr. Burk has made a good record ami will

give his very best effort Io doing things worth while for this community during the next year. What h" accomplishes depends much on what the people here help him to do. The hundred and fifty members of the .Association can make this the biggest year in the history of Decatur if they will. France Confer who Ims '•'■rved several years as secretary ami ‘who lias proven valuable in (hat position, was reelected. His compilation of "Facts About Decatur, Indiana” this year was one of the be I things ever accomplished here. Oscar I ankenau was chosen vice-president and Hugh D. Hite, treasurer of the <i:> oc'ation. These, men arc all < artiest workers for Decatur and Ad atns county, as arc the members of the board of directors. They will do their full part and more and its up to the rest of us to add our services. Tim state democratic committee has sent out notices asking that the city committees lie organized on February

till and urging that meetings bo called in Hie various towns and cities over the state for that date. The county chairman will call the nice:it;; and will preside until a city . iit'irip.m i; chosen. The membetu T th ■ county committee who live in the lily or town arc members of lipj city committee under the law. The ijiioi-'s provide that such organizntiou be made sUty days before the '■i iv primary at which limo cuudi dui'-s for the city offices will be select*' • 4 !lie buttle will soon be on over the state and iu many places a long

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list of candidates are waiting for the word “go.” In this city there has up to this time been but little discussion but this does not mean that there will be any lack of aspirants whop the time really comes. The present > administration has made a splendid record and the city is now in the best financial condition in many years. — I Governor Jackson wants the road funds and the educational funds all . included in the general fluid and all : to'come under the budget. Members of the road commission and the educational board object to this, preferring to conduct their own business, I pay their own bills -and make their own reports, which seems logical. While it may be well to have a budget for each of these departments it would seem difficulties might arise if all were dumped in the general fund and Ihe treasury leaks as it has lhe pa l couple of years. It is rumored ground file stale house ami in I lhe hotel lobbies that as a result of this opposition that the men now on 1 the highway commission arc to lose I irilx ii u qnnn !t« tlio limn rntnoc

their jobs as soon as the time comes and it is whispered that Ora Davies, i- 1 tlie ex Kokomo treasurer and expert t politician is slated to have charge. That would be a ruinous ami expensive ami terrible thing for the state of Indiana. The farther out of poll- ' tics we keep lhe roads and schools and Hie more we select the heads beI cause of ability, the better wo will bluff and every one knows it they will be honest enough to admit it. ' the pilgrimage In a meadow, mid the clover blossoms sweet, Play a boy aud girl as fair as one may meet. ' Bold, hi catches bees ami chases but- >’ tcrflies,

Happy she to hear Um winds and watch tile skies. , Among the flowers |.hey Hud a ''tiny streamlet dear, And a guide hoard, ‘'Childhood, Cross Ihe River Here." ; She. at once, unhesitating uetps aeros' K > i Un delaying pleads some flower migh's | to. be lost, And for both the bobolinks and spar . rows sing, And for hot It the morning breezes, fragrance bring. W hile uei'oss.the fields they see their ' mother stand lu her cottage door and wave a guild i ing hand. s i —A. D. Burkett.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1925.

■ (Big Features Os r RADIO 5 t Programs Today TUESDAY’S FIVE BEST RADIO WJZ. New York, 155-M; WGY. Schenectady, 380-M, and Will', Washington, 459-M, 10 p.m.(E.S.T.)—Bruns- . wick hour—Elizabeth Kethberg. sopraino; Guiseppe jjanise, baritone; 1 Brunswick symphony orchestra. | WEAF, New York, 492-M; WEEI. Boston. 303-M; WFI, Philadlephia. 395-M; WCAE, Pittsburgh, 462-M; WGR, Buffalo, 319-M, and WJAII. Providence, 360-M, 9 p. m. (E.S.T.) — Symponii- program by Evercady Entertainers. KGO, Oakland. 312-M, 8 p. m. (P.C. S.T.) —Concert program. WCCK, Detroit, 516-M, 10 p. m. (I: - . S.T.) —Red Apple club. WJF, Philadelphia, 509.0 M, 8:15 )’■ in. lE.S.T.) -Police baud, followed by ■ Ilu Stetson chorus, —o ■ ■

• TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY * « «. ! : • From ths Dally Democrat fllea ♦ • 20 year* ago thia day ♦ l- -'’ r 1 January 27. —Fornax mills destroyled by fire with Joss of $20,000. Mill s | was built in 1866. I’. i’yneer is organizing stock comI puny to manufacture grain seperators. (I. G. Burry and Miss Kate Leichty 1 of Herne, married. ! Mathias Miller, Sr., pioneer of county dies. Resided here 60 years. Sunday will be earnation day in memory of Ihe late President McKinley. 25 members of Rebecca lodge go to Linn Grove to install chapter. R. J. Holthouse family returns from Jonsboro, Ark. PROGRAM FOR ' YEAR OUTLINED ' BY ASSOCIATION (Continued from Page One) deem it advisable to fix the total of •he Community fund at more than ■11,200 for this year. The balance on hands will be used in carrying out the 1 program during 1925. The Farm Program ' :It is estimated that it will lake SI,OOO to carry out the agricultural ! program among the boy and girl farmers this year. The Association ' will pay the cost of employing a girl 1 •assistant in the office of the County Agent, so that Mr. Busche and Mr. Joseph Winteregg. of Berne, can organize the county for the club work. b George Krick has been appointed chairman of the local committee r which is arranging plans for the club work program. The committee will I meet shortly land draw up the rules, of the contest and announce the list of prizes for the winners, which will

Solution of Puzzle No. <7. Ujtvi o t o.rhJ(? i rylißßi gN'g> oTaC A P L jo p ? d bl ■Popp i ngII ■Jr a vEfiußafi Jfs a b eirJßs i p u x|B fiFAK I Malkjl ,NE;MS PIAjN ETBT ■mu B; I A' M* will .be awarded next fall. Mr. Wemhoff Appointed Wai Wemhoff has been re-appoint-ed chairman of Public improvement icoiumiltee ami an appropriation of >slso will be turned over to him for carrying out the program of beautifying the river bank north of Decatur, along Second street and north to the Smith bridge. Mr. Wemhoff was chairman of the committee last year and started the first work in cleaning up the river banks in that section of the city. The directors will get in touch with members of the Civic section of the Woman's club of this city and endeavor to map out .11 program whereby awards will be made for the best flower beds and lawns in Decatur during the summer. The directors will be ready at all times to assist any local or county organization in carrying out a program of public benefit and President Burk announced last evening that he would appoint chairmen and members of the different committees within a short time. A meeting of the entire membership of the Association will be held in the near future at which time other subjects and matters of interest to the community will be disposed of. 0 ; BLUFFTON HAS CASH ON HANDS (Continued from Page One)

says: "The fact that the plant has been shewing a substantial earning power the past three years led the councilmen to consider the advisibility of erection of a new city building, which is greatly needed. Councilman Fred Emshwiller presented the matter and a round table discussion was held. He pointed out that at present. the city had in the general fund about $31,000 which was available for use in the matter. Following Mr. Emshwiller's presentation of the proposition. John Decker, the city attorney, gave the following facts of law in regard to how the building might be obtained. He stated that in order that the electric light surplus fund could be used for such a purpose, the building would have to be built eitlrer under the memorial law. that is be built, us a memorial building, or obtained by a bond issue subject to a tax levy. Another meeting of the Bluffton council was held last Friday and the Bluffton News remarks: One proposal that has been advanced is to erect a new city building on a new site, to include an auditorium large enough for general public gatherings, athletic events, etc. Another is to erect a new city building on the present site and a community building or gymnasium as a separate building elsewehereAnother suggestion considered is io erect a new city building, and to remodel and enlarge the present high school gymnasium, to meet the present and immediate future needs of the schools for athletic. Ono suggescivil city inilght loan to the school dy tion along this latter line is that the from surplus ligh funds sufficient for the remodeling and enlargement work. One of the suggestions along this Uno is that such arrangement would afford an ample gymnasium until the school city became financially able to add a gymnasium to the P. A. Allen high school building, planned originally for a gymnasium at the west of the high school building as it now stands." THREE ALLEGED BANDITS ON TRIAL (Continued from Page One) bout December 1, 1924. Recalls Peaceful Return That on the evening of December 26 he was in the Shubcrf theatre in Detroit and in Keith’s theatre on the evening of December 28. That lie then went buck to Terre Haute and met a woman named Bessie Young who took him to Moran's bouse where he first met Walsh and Miller. Ragan reminded the jury that the three meu bad come to Ohio from Indiana after their arrest without protest. Following the statements of the’ attorneys, Judge Blacbly instructed .that the state’s witness be called. Bluterbeck First Jacob Sluterbeck was the first.

Small and white haired, Mr. Sluterback scarcely looked to be SO years old,' his age as given when questioned by Clem V. Hoke, who together with Kerns Wright arc asistiug with the prosecution. Mr. Siuterbeck anawered questions readily and seemed 'ittlc embarrassed by the crowd uud the interest which be attracted. Mr. Siuterbeck gave an account of 'the robbery as it happened on De- | comber 27, 192-1. After finishing his ' story, he pointed to Walsh and said I he looked like one of the men. Icy Siuterbeck. daughter of the I I aged man, was the next witness. She gave her version of the robbery and identified Gallagher and Miller as two of the men who came inside the house. Other witnesses called yesterday were Darrell Hunter, a youth who lives a mile west of the Siuterbeck home; Beu 11. Hunter, father of Darrell; Catherine Mason and B. F. Mason, who live between the Siuterbeck home and the Van Wert-Pauld-ing road. Indications late yesterday were that the case would go to the jury semetime this afternoon. MID-WEST AND WEST IN GRIP ‘ OF COLD WAVE (Continued from Page One) feet deep. Oklahoma City. Okla.. Jan. 27— Oklahoma was blanketed with two to five inches of snow today as the state was caught in the rough edges of a general storm across the northern section of the nation. The tempera turn was six above here at 6 a. m Only minor breakdowns were report ed by rail and communication offi cials. Houston. Tex., Jan. 27—The second sleet storm of the winter was in progress in south Texas today with the thermometer hovering around 29 degrees at 8:30 a- m. A second record drop in temperatures for the sea son heralded th° approach of the storm, the mercury skidding from 71 degrees at 5:30 p. m. Monday to 29 Tuesday morning. o FARM RESIDENCE IS BURNED TODAY Nine-Roo mHousc On Perry Walters Farm Is Totally Destroyed The large nine-room two-story frame house on the Perry Walter farm, 2>4. miles southeast of Decatur and occupied' by the Wilbur Barton family, was burned to the ground at about one-thirty this afternoon. The loss was estimated at $5,000. The fire started on the roof, near the chimney and it is thought that sparks from the chimnpy caused the fire. The Decatur.firc department was called at about one-thirty aud reached the scene of the tire within a few minutes. Firemen would have been able to save the house from total destruction liad they had water to tight Ute flames. The cistern contained only about two feet of water and was soon pumped dry. The firemen then tried to use the chemicals but the flames had gained such headway that, the cheniieals were useless. An adjacent outbuilding, which the Barton family nsed in storing their furniture, was saved with the chemicals. Most of the furniture was saved. o — Judge Ward To Become U. S. District Attorney Washington, Jan. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Selection of Judge Albert Ward, Peru. Ind., for the vacant United States district attorneyship there was indicated today. Senator Watson, Intfjana, announced Ward had informed him that be would accept. Watson previously said he would rocotumcud Ward if he wanted tlie job. Waison building up autjounco moot on the selection of the new Indiana federal judge until ho can confer with Attorney General Stone. The two leading candidates for the judgeships are Thomas W Slick of South Berni and Oliver Starr of Gary. Watson has not yet indicated his preference. ■ 0 . IN MEMORIAM —■ I I. !■ In memory of our loved Vue, Mra. Rpbert Chronjuter. \ Marcella Atm (Boyd) Chronister was born Sept. 20, 1305 in Decatur, Ind., and departed this life Jan. 2‘Z 1925 in Decatur. Ind. She died from the results of injuries received in the railroad crash January 11, {n this I cify. We will miss her. yes we ll miss her For she leaves a vacant, chair But we struggle to earress her

V’hen we breathe our evening

prayer. She was pure as J 1 !!!? 8, She was swejtpr than tb« roe<?But she's gone with the Heavenly angels . Where sorroty is uey«r knot'll. j She fought her troubles bravely And a host of friends she won j

MONROE FARMERS INSTITUTE TO BE HELD AT MONROE SCHOOL BUILDING MONROE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4th, 19*5 J. F. Rupert, Monroe, Chairman MORNING SESSION—9:3O Music Monroe Orchjsi,, Song —"America - Invocation Bev. ZecLu • What is Soil Fertility and How la It Maintained?'.’ V. V. Clark, Bristol, l n d UM Music Monroe School "Making Poultry Pay" Mrs. Morton b'ordice. Russellville, i ntolJ LUNCH SERVED BY LADIES’ AID AFTERNOON SESSION—I;3O Music Monroe orcheaq Alfalfa—" How, When and Where” V. V. clarke Music - - Monroe School Hesitation ....................... .............................................. Floyd Johnson ’ Building the Homes of Tomorrow" Mrs. Morton Fordice Election of Officers. Report of Committees. EVENING SESSION—7:3O Music Monroe Orchestra Winchester School -■> Don Essex. Teacher Debolt School. Albert Coppess, Teacher Sackett School Josephine Heffner, Teacher Music. —\ Monroe Orchestra Rhenicher School Thelma Burkhead, Teach" Pleasant Valley . Dennis Moser, Teacher Hrandybcrry » Mary Thomas and Nellie McGatcb. Tcacheq "Soil Fertility" Jos. Gayle, Indianapolis Motion Pictures f -.............. . County Agent PREMIUMS FOR CORN Open to Boys in Adams County Between 10 and 18 Years of Age Best 10 Ears Yellow M*n’s Best 10 Ears Yellow 15t—35.00 in Gold. Ist—s-gal. Federal Chick Fount 2nd —1-bu. Seed Corn. 2nd —35 Op of Drain Tile. 3rd—ino lbs. of Tankage. 3rd—s-gal. Standard Oil Polcnnc 4th —5-gal. Texaco Motor Oil. 25-lb- Pan-a-ce a. sth—l-bu. Soy Beans. sth—3l.lW Barber work. 6th—31.00. * % 7th—sl.oo. Best SinO l ® Ear— Men and Boys Sth—sl.oo. Ist—sl.oo. 9th—sl.oo. . 2nd—7sc. 10th—$1.00. x 3rd—soc. WHEAT AND OATS Wheat x oats Ist—s-gal. Motor Oil. lst-$3.00 Horse Collar. 2nd—s-lb. Beef Roast. 2nd—l2-lb. Stock Powder. 3rd—soc. 3rd—soc. Not tpore than one entry in each class. All corn exhibits must be of corn grown in 1921. Exhibits must 1>« in place by 9 a. m. of February It It. Ownership of corn will be retained by exhibitor. Corn must bo grown by the exhibitor, or in boys’ class, by parent or guardian. Girls and Women of Adams County , BREAD Wl,lt e Special on Bread Must pot be round loaves. Best bread made from Jst—so Chicks, auy breed "Turkey Flour" "nd—s° 00 Ist—so-lb. of “Turkey Flour. .. . 2nd—2s-lb. of "Turkey Flour" ofu—s|.vu. 3rd.—25-lb. of "Turkey Flour” CAKE W?>lte DeVils F ° Oti Ist— $5.00 pair of Shoes lNpt SBic,! Cake ’ . k 2ud-3-ll>. of Hutto-' Ist—ss.oo sptt|pg of R. or b. Uinb 3rd—sl.oo. ’ Bffl 2nd —7 doz. Kerr Fruit Jars. ( iia« 11 rI. 3rd—2-10. of Butter. (Best lb. of Home-Made) JELLY 3rd-1:1'00 1 Best collection of 8 glasses. AH 1 . jpllies mpst be labeled by owperl Girls Contest—9 to 14 lst--$2.00. Best Hand Made Tea Towel “nd—l doz. Kerr fruit jar?. ?, at ~V? n - 3rd-SI.OO. a-Dq—7sc. 3rd—soc. prizes for the best Literary Co* From 15 to 20 test of 10 minute duration from Best Hand Made Pillow Cases lhe ° i,trfCt SCho °' S lnd-mn iU SOlJ ' - lsl-S3.O<J. y. 5.00. 2nd-s2.o° -rd—s2.oo. 3?d—sl.oo. , COMMITTEES en ' , ‘ ,c 'i s l P f’’mrnittee -Philip Heffner. Jacob Lflugcpbjrger. liendricks 1 ar Johnson ’ MrS -' El,a Lalsti'fe. MrReception Committee— Mrs. Ira Waggoner and Mrs. Etta Heffner.

■ 1 11 • J* THE CORT I onight—Tomorrow “AS MAN DESIRES” I'irat National Attraction with i'JILTON SJLLS and VIOL 4 DANA love tak that moves from Englands room to India's society and ends on the South Seas. ALSO BRIGHT EYES” a good comedy10c~ _ 2, r )C

An.| our bcttrts are plercjd lu the and yesri tq •jW’ *'»l miss her. y« d we „ For she leaves a v aewt l . baif * I But we struggle to earress her. When we breathe our prayer. ■"• I