Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 2 February 1925 — Page 1

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“BONE DRY” BILL PASSES BY BIG VOTE

I BOUTBREAK I 'is EXPECTED AT I HERRIN TONIBNT I sheriff Al WilliamI ’son’ Makes ska For ■ State Troops Today I ONE KIH.E!) SUNDAY ■ -Mv<t« ri<>u- Stranger” Slain ■ Earlv Sundav Morning; 9 Officer Injured H H-rrin. 11l- I’’’” 2-(Special to H T .,| t am \ fie-h outbreak ■ of tile hut" Wilf -lured by the slayHE (ls • lul .i. W ib strung.-r” early HE S '.. llLl pt. .ii. u-.l ter tonight by |H| Sh-riff Ceorgo Galligan. M • w.. ti'i-il tie' troops lo re again." |M Galligan s.u.l “There will be trouble M flu's afternoon when the grand jury RBI rn -'S at Marion and tonight when HE the Herrin <ity council meets to HH disenss the police problem. Herrin. 111. Feb. 2—(Special to ( HH bail'. Drno><r;t> One more man is HI today in th- bloody watfare' HH, «!,:.>! 1.111. 'd Williamson county |H for the past two years. HH Th* l.t-ti man —a powerfully built M ano -irani'er—was shot in a HH hand to band encounter with two KH patrulmen early Sunday. One of the H officers. Sim Su-phens. was shot in RH the left shoulder. HH The latest out break of barking re RM rolvers came just 12 hours after HH Sheriff George Galligan and Chief of RBI I-riTe Ala’’ Walker had appealed for RH nurti.il law in Herrin. No troops HH han- be.-n s.nt in hut four, state Hn yiiard oftare hero investigating EE conditions. I HOSPITAL BOARD I ISRE-ORGANIZEO K Old Officers Re-Elected At ■ Meeting Today; Miss ■ Christ Makes Report M Th.- fourth annual reorganization M meeting of the trustees of the Adams County Memorial hospital was held M ’bis morning at the hospital, the M trustees being the guests of Miss H Entile Christ, the superintendent. M The old officers were re-elected, A. M J- Smith, of this city, being presiM dent; E. M. Ray, Berne, vice-presi-H dent and Mrs. Clara Anderson, GeneM va. secretary. The other member of ■ the board is Frank Heiman, of WashEl ington township, who was re-appoint- ■ <d January 1, 1924, as a member of ■ the board. H Bills were allowed by the trustees ■ and a report was made by Miss Christ ■ showing the patronage enjoyed by B the hospital during the month of | January. The X-ray outfit which was ■ purchased by the trustees last DeB cetnber has been shipped from the B factory and is expected to) arrive B here next week. A room in the base- | nil ' nt of the hospital has been preparB rd for the Gray work room, which B will 1)p in charge of Miss Christ.

I Two Stories Os Domestic Ufihappiness I Are Told By Fort Wayne Man And Woman

| I-'ort Wayne, Feb. 2. — Two stories ■ ( epicting domestic unhappiness at its , ■ Peak, jealousy and a mother‘s sufferE *»K when an unwelcome baby was E ’ ,irn under circumstances thatpromp- | letl the mother to place it on a doorI Rt «P at night, and her subsequent mis- | fry because the baby died from ex- | Mwe. were told by Mr. and Mrs. I Varies Seaman last night. | >, M*?' teaman is in the St. Joseph's | hospital recovering from her illiness I P« RR lble action of the I '‘"ao ■’ " >ealnan Butler, was found ft ' Ve st Berry street, the home I an<l chil dren. { . ® " I,y tlo ° S 110 deny ho is the | edflß " !! '" > 'be niothermoailay ° n the bospital bed. we R T° eß he denv i,? Even ’bough I fasW ~lv' j rc,‘ ( l ’bey could do noth‘6 V him could they? Maybe it is

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

, Candlemass Day Is . Observed Here Today The feast of the purification of the Blessed Virgin and presentation of the Christ Child in the Temple i was observed today in the Catholic churches. The day is commonly known as (’andi'-mass day and the I blessing of the candles used In the ichurches throughout the year took place before the seven-thirty mass | this morning. PYTHIANS MEET HERE THURSDAY Program For Eleventh District Meeting Announced By Committee i The program for the Eleventh dis- ' trict Knights of Pythias meeting to be held in this city Thursday night has been prepared by James Bain. A. D. Suttles, Roy Mumma. F. V. Mills and John R. Parrish, the committee ffi charge of arrangements. Together with Grand Chancellor Dore B. Erwin, of this city, nearly all of the ' state and district officers will be in I attendance, The meeting and initiation of candidates will be held at seven o'clock in the evening at the K. of P. home on Third sreet. Lodges from Wells, Blackford, Grant. Wabash, Huntington and Adams counties will be represented. Following Is the program: Opening Ode. Roll call of Lodges. Pythian Quartet. Remark.! by F. IT. Roberts, D. D. G. C„ LaFoiitaine. Indiana. Conferring Rank nt Pag**— Grand Lodge Officers. Pythian Quartet. Exemplification of Friendship — Decatur Pythian Dramatic Team. Pythian Quartet. Introduction of Grand Lodge Officers j and Visitors — Dore B. Erwin.; Grand Chancellor of Indiana. i Address — Harry Wade. Chairman Pythian Home Fund Committee, Indianapolis. Stereoptican Views of Pythian Homes of other Sates —Carl R. Mitchell. G. K. R. and S„ Indianapolis. Pythian Quartet. 1 Remarks by Visitors. 1 Several lodges of the District have 1 written that they will be present with a goodly number of candidates for 1 initiation, including Ossian. Bluffton, Huntington and others. Herbert Brown, of Marion, Indiana, a noted soloist, will be present and render several selections. t o . New Water Well At Geneva Down 140 Feet > Geneva, Feb. 2. —(Special to Daily t Democrat.) — Work is progressing r nicely on the drilling of the new town f well in Geneva. The pipe has been i drilled to a depth of about 140 feet - already. The work is being done by » John McCray. If water in sufficient ! quantity is obtained in the well, a new - water system will be installed in the - As there is no limestone bet neath Geneva, the water will have to be secured In gravel.

because I had him in police court several times for not paying support money to his children. Maybe it is because they sent him to the penal farm for 30 days one time “If he would only acknowlege the truth. He says he cares for me. Oh, for heavens sake, why doesn't he prove that he cares when I need it most? "But, that is the way with men. Nine out of ten will deny it every time, but we women can't deny it everytime, but we women can't deny it , Every day for years I have preach cd to my older boy on how he must act as a gentleman with girls and women". She went on with her story and told of years of domestic unhappiness (Continued On Page Four)

SWINDLER GETS I NEAT SUM FROM GENEVA CITIZENS Stranger Disappears Saturday Night After Working Clever Scheme MANY ARE VICTIMS Negotiated For Purchase Os Movie Show; Sold Tickets To Stores Geneva, Fob. 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Geneva merchants today were taking inventory of their losses! ami at the same time marvelling nt) the easy manner in which they fell victim to a clever swindler who blew into town last Thursday and loft Saturday night with a neat sum ol Geneva money in his pocket, to work the same scheme or another in other localities. Practically every merchant in town lost about $5 in the: scheme. When he arrived in town last Thursday, th swindler wont to the Select theatre, a moving picture theatre, and negotiated with the own er to lease the show. Later he re turned to the theatre and told the owner that he wanted to buy the; theatre instead of teasing it. He | represented himself as an agent of a [ big motion picture theatre interest in Fort Wayne. It is said that he reached an agreement with the owner of the Select theatre and he announced that he would show “The (Continued On Page Four) MONROE FARMERS MEET WEDNESDAY — Annual Farmers’ Institute Expected To Be Interesting Affair J. F. Rupert, chairman of the Monroe farmers institute which will be held at the Monroe school building next Wednesday, stated today that he knew of three different farmers who had turned every bushel of their corn | up-side-down, trying to find the best ten ears to enter in the corn show! to be held in connection with the institute. And information from another source just as unimpeachable is to the effect that one farm housewife has used up better than one hundred pounds of flour in practicing the baking of bread, and cakes, in order that she may be prepared to enter the'womens’ contest and win the blue ribbons. Since the Monroe community took it upon themselves to dare the whole county to come in and take a try at the attractive premiums to be given, rumor has it that Hartford, Berne. Kirkland and undoubtedly farmers from some other parts of the county will bring in style products and show the Monroe bunch how it looks to stand at the foot of the class. A members of the soliciting committee who assisted in gathering the premiums to be given exhibitors states that prizes aggregating considerable over one hundred dollars will be awarded in the various classes. Separate classes in single ear and ten-ear samples of corn have been arranged for men and boys, those between the ages of 10 and 18 showing in the boys class. A general class is made for wheat and oats and a peck exhibit is expected in those classes. General classes are made for farm women and girls in the exhibits of white bread, white cake, devil’s food cake, butter, jelly. Girls of the ages of 9 to 20 are asked to try their hand at making tea towels and pillow cases for lheir class. An interesting evening program has been arranged when -six nearby district schools will compete to see which can furnish the best ten-min-ute program. Three prizes will be given the schools making the best showing. Complete programs of the institute, as well as premiums lists for the exhibits may be obtained from J. F. Rupert, of Monroe,

Decatur, Indiana, Monday, February 2, 1925.

Ground Hog Fails To See His Shadow Today Chicago, Feb. 2—(United Press) i —Mr. Ground HoggfChlcago. camo I out of his hole, sniffed, saw no I shadow and decided that he would stay out. "Ixjcks like an early spring.” he said in an interview. New York, Feb. 2 —The farm boys and girls from Pennsylvania and 47 other states of the union who form most of the native born population of Manhattan, had to ■ do their own ground hog act as they popped out of subway bur rows today and looked in vain for i a shadow. An overcoat sky guar- | ante'ed early spring and mild weather. Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 2 — Br’r Ground Hogg shook off his winter drowsiness today, struck his nose through a layer of snow that covered his burrow and ■vadiltod solemnly out to toll the world that all is well and that , weather will be mild during the next six weeks. — I —I — RECEPTION FOR D.C.H.S.TEAM Mothers Os Players Plan Luncheon And Dance After Game Tonight A reception, dance and luncheon i will be given in honor of the basketball players of the Decatur Catholic high r-chool at the Knights of Colutni bus hail tonight, following the big | basketbal game tbetweeti local I five and the Gibault Catholic high sclioo team of Vincennes. The reception is being given by 1 the fathers and mothers of the play ers. and the members of the visiting team, the referees, coaches, managers and a number of invited guests, including dancing partners for the boys, are invited to the reception.! (Continued On Page Five) o ROOTTOWNSHIP FARMERS TO MEET To Hold Annual Institute At Monmouth School Building Thursday The Root Township Farmers’ institute will lie held next Thursday, February 5, at the Monmouth school building. Three sessions have been planned, the forenoon session beginning at nine o’clock. Lunch will be served by the Horae Economics class of the Monmouth schools and everyone attending is assured of receiving wholesome, appetizing food. V. V. Clarke, of Marshall county, will address the meetings at both forenoon and afternoon sessions. Mr. Clarke;has made an enviable reputation as an authority of alfalfa and soybeans and anyone contemplating sowing either of these crops will do well to plan to hear and talk with Mr. Clarke. Mrs. Morton Fordice, of Russellville. Indiana, at one time in charge of the State Fair School of Home Economics, will also attend the institute and deliver two addresses. Mrs. Ford ice has also served as president of tlte Indiana Home Economics Association. She is sure to have a worthwhile message for the ladies who attend the institute. The officers of the institute have extended an invitation to everyone in Root and adjoining townships and it is hoped that no farmer or his wife will miss the opportunity to attend if at all possible. The first session will begin at nine o’clo.ck. Weather Cloudy and unsettled tonight. Considerably colder. Tuesday generally fair, rising temperature in afternoon in northwest portion.

COMMISSIONERS APPOINT MATTAX COUNTY CORONER — Publisher Os Geneva Herald Succeeds Father In County Office HELLER RE-APPOINTED Henry B. Heller Is Re-Ap-pointed Countv Attorney ’ For Twelfth Time Two appointments were made toI day by the hoard of county comtnis- ■ Honora, in session at the court house it being the regular February term. Harold Mattax, publisher of the Geneva Herald and son of the late Dr. L. L. Mattax. of Geneva and for four years coroner of Adams county. I was appointed coroner to succeed his father. Mr. Mattax’s appointment became effective today and he will serve until his successor Is elected and qualifies. The election of a county coroner will take place at the regular el< ction in November. 192 G. Mr. Mattax is a graduate of the neva high school. He served in the world war and after being discharged from the army again purchased the Genova Herald. A petition containing 59 signatures of Geneva residents asking that Mr. Mattax be appointed was filed with the commissioners. ■ Applications for appointment were also filed by S. E. Black and Otho Lobc-nstein. of this city, and Dr. , IJ. C. Grandstaff, of Preble. Henry Heller Appointed , For the twelfth consecutive time. (Continued On Page Five) MAXES REPORT ON ROAD UPKEEP Road Superintendent’s Report Shows Unkeen Costs $151.29 Per Mile Adams county in 1924 spent $102,879.18 or an average of $151.29 peri mile for the repair and upkeep of the 680 miles of macadam road in I this county, according to the annual I report of Charles E 'Magley. county highway superintendent, filed today with the board of county commissioners. Os the total expended, <j!6.342.38 was for tools' and a new truck purchased by the highway department during the year, some of which can be used in the next year or two. The receipts during the year for highway repairs totaled $103.118 62 and after all expenses were paid, a balance of $239.44 remained on hands January 1. 1925. Mr. Magley stated that some material had already been purchased for spring work and that much work was done on the roads last fall, when labor and teams were available. According to the inventory of equipment on hands, the assistant highway superintendents had $6.150 00 worth while the total of all equipment, trucks etc, amounted to $16,865.00. The twenty assistant highway superintendents received only $8,304.64 for labor in 1924. or an average of’ $415.23. The financial report as submitted by Mr. Magley to the commissioners was as follows: Receipts On hand Jan. 1. 1924 $13,384.25 State gas tax 7.612.76 June distribution 41.191.47 December distribution 40.003.39 Refunds L 75 Contractor's rolling 525.00 Total receipts $103,118.62 Expenses Teams and hand labor $30,425.47 Assistant’s labor 8,304.64 Superitendent’s salary ... 1,800.00 Repairs and material 56,003.69 Road tools and truck 6 342.38 Total expended $102,879.18 Balance on hand, Jan. 1. 1925 $ 239.44 The county will receive its share of the state gasoline tax distribution ■ next month $1,000,000.00 being distributed among the 92 counties in the state.

Auto Owners Must Have New Licenses By Feb. 15 Joel Reynolds, chief of police, to I day warned automobile owners to rei Train from further delay in obtain- | ing their 1925 license plates. The law provides that all motorists must secure new licenses for their cars be fore February 15. Those who have not procured their 1925 license plates by that date will be subject to arrest. A large number of Adams county auto owners have not obtained their new licenses yet. _o —— OHIO BANDITS SENT TO PRISON Two Get Term Os 21 Years; Third Sentenced To Serve 20 Years Van Wert, Ohio. Feb. 2. —Martin Walsh and Samuel Gallagher must serve 21 years and Frederick Miller 20 years for robbery at the home of Jacob Sluterbeck, Union township farmer on the morning of December 27, 1924. Sentence upon the three bandits was passed by Judge H. W. Blachly in common pleas court Saturday morning after he had refused to grant I a new trial. Miller got one year less than his two companions because the court said he was too honest to get on the witness : stand during the trial and deny he was he was at the Sluterbeck farm when the robbery occured. Sheriff H. W. Johnson and two deputies loft shortly after one o’clock . Saturday afternoon with the two prisoners, to take them to the state pennitent iary at Columbus. New Pastor Greeted By Large Audience Rev. A. IL Fledderjohann delivered his first sermon as pastor of the Zion Reformed church at the morning and evening services Sunday and was welcomed to the congregation bi a large audience at both services. Rev. Fledderjohann is an able speaker and many compliments were, heard today about his sermon yesterday Plans are being made for a congregational rec°ption to be given the new pastor later. o To Observe Feast Os St. Blase Tomorrow Tomorrow is the feast of St. Blase, patron of those afflicted with sore throats. As has been the custom, the blessing of throats will be held in the St. Marys Catholic church following the six. and seven-thirty masses Tuesday morning. At twothirty in the afternoon the biassing of the throats of children and adults, who find it impossible to attend the morning observance, will be held. Father J. A. Seimetz and Cather Otto Peters will |>e in charge of the services. 0 Camden Has Fire Loss Camden. Ind.. Feb. 2.—Loss from a fire which swept a business block here Sunday was estimated today at $55,000. A meat market, a bakery and a pool room were destroyed.

J Daily Democrat Renewal Campaign Enters Its Second Month; Last Week Broke Record

The Decatur Daily Democrat's i twenty-second annual renewal campaign entered its second month today 1 and from the response shown during the first month, another thirty days will see the complete renewal of every mail subscription on the list. During the month of January more than half of the loyal subscribers renewed their subscription to the Daily Democrat. Last week was one of the record-breaking weeks of the campaign. More than 100 subscribers called at the office Saturday and renewed their subscription to the daily paper. The comment of practically everyone who renewed, “Well 1 can’t get along without the home paper for it • gives the local markets and happeni ings in and around Adams county," or “1 take the Democrat because it

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ONLY ONE VOTE CAST AGAINST BILL IN HOUSE More Stricter Penalties For Violators Provided For In Measure PASS MARKETING BILL I House Gives Unanimous Vote To Co-operative Marketing Bill Today Indianapolis, Feb. 2.—Sweeping aside all opposition dry forces in the house today passed the Wright “bone dry” prohibition bill with but one desenting vote. The prohibition bill was called up for final action immediately after the house by unamious vote had passed the Murden Hull co-operative marketing marketing bill backad by the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation. , When the prohibition bill was brought up Representative I Wright, of Randolph county, author of the bill, explained the ! puropse of the measure. He declared there was a gen- > oral demand among prohibition I agencies for revision of the prohibition laws to plug up loop holes in the present statutes. There was no debate on the b’ll. ! Representative Schwing. of Lake j county cast the one vote against it. The bill would re-enact portions of ■ - ———■ (Continued On Page Five) CHINESE LADY GIVES ADDRESS Large Audience Attracted To Evangelical Church Sunday Evening I A full house greeted Mary Lyon Lee. a native Chinese lady, who spoke i last evening at the Evangelical I church. For one hour she held her audience in rapt attention, winning them to implicit confidence in her by her charming personality and deep Christian character. In vivid language and perfect English she brought the story of her own conversion out of a nominal Christian prof.sison and membership in the Church into a personal and vitalizing experience of the living Christ in her own heart. Lasting impressions for good were madeThe pastor of the church, Rev. R. W. Loose, announced a series of Evangelistic services, which will open at 7:30 Tuesday evening. The meetings are for everyone, and this week will be especially sponsored by the young people. This evening the Men’s Brotherhood will meet at the church. This is an important organization meeting, and it is hoped every man will plan to be present.

i gives me the news I want." We api predate the splendid support shown ' by rhe hundreds of people who have 1 renewed their subscription and as- , sure them that we will continue to ! devote our efforts in trying to publish a better daily newspaper and at all times sing the praises duo one of the best counties in the country— Adams county. ’ To those who renew their subscription during the twenty-second renewi al campaign we are giving a useful ■ calendar and account book and re- ’ quests have been received for the second or third copy. The Daily • Democrat by mail costs less than one t cont a day and you cannot afford to t tie without the county dally for such -a small sum. Again we assure you ’ that we appreciate your renewal for t the paper this month.