Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 110, Decatur, Adams County, 8 May 1925 — Page 5

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Mr. and Mr. B. F. Farr and daughter. Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Watson, of Marion, will motor to Bloomington tomorrow to visit Donald Farr and attend the Sigma Chi Mother's Day party. Mr. and Mrs. White, of Preble and I 9oni Noel, will motor to Bloomington this afternoon to visit their son Niles i White who is a student at Indiana University. Miss Veronica Anker, student at John Herrin Art Institute, at Indian apols, is spending the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Anker. F. K. Sowers ami Dawn Turner, of I Fort Wayne, visited friends here last ; night. Guy Kohler and Castle Harvey, of Huntington, atended the Senior Prom here last night. Wilbur Poole dropped in this ing on his way from Anderson to i Fort Wayne where he goes as a de> egate to the T. P. A. convention. A telegram from David Adams of this ofiit'B who was called to Aibion, Mich-, his former home, says “Dad seems a little better.” LOCALS C. D. Flanders returned to Fort Wayne this afternoon after making a short visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Flanders, and looking after business interests. Floyd Liby made a business trip to 0. M- McGee, of Van Wert, Ohio was a buisness caller here this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Voglewede motored to Auburn this morning where Mr. Voglewede will look after business interests. C. C. Beer, of Monroe township, was a business visitor here this afternoon. Fred Schafer, of Fort Wayne, called on business frineds here today. Sheriff John Baker made a business trip to Berne thi smorning. Miss Zelna Steveas will spend the week end with friends at Anderson. Miss Helen Meyer will be the guest of her brothe rin Igw and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Frazied at Bluffton, over the week eml. .Mrs. Eli Ray spent the day here shoping an dvisiting delatives. W. S. Sutton, well-known resident of this city and father of Judge Jesse C. Button, was admitted to the Adams County Memorial hospital Thursday afternoon. He suffered a light stroke of paralysis of the throat a few lays ago and yesterday suffered another light stroke. His condition is not considered serious at present, however. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pontius an dMr. William A. Sutton, of Fort Wayne, are guests at the home of Judge Jesse C. Sutton. Mrs. Paul Edwards -and Miss “Billy” Butler visited friends and relatives at Fort Wayne this afternoon. The Herald of Gosped Liberty, published by the C. P. A., at Dayton, GIRL SCOUT I ’•'w "W. JO ’ > L ? \k & ww V t' * - * I z M .( ‘J ■ t I MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE Washington. D. C. —Herewith is presented the first picture of Mrs. Coolidge as she appeared wearing her Girl Scout Uniform. Mrs. Coolidge is a leader and honorary president of this movement. She attended the spring dance given tor the benefit ot the Giri Scouts in Washington, D. C.

( Ohio pays respects to J. H. Stewart the manager, In a special edition issued for the dedication of the new building, o * irmmi— mihimißiiiii, „ , LIJ j Court House j Petition To Sell Land In the estate of William Johnston, the executor filed a petition to sell the real estate. Inheritance vTax Reports In the estate ot Jehu Smith, an Inheritance tax report showed the value of the estate to be $6,650. The estate was left to the five heirs and no inheritance tax was due from them. An inheritance tax report in the estate of Lucy J. Fields showed the value of the estate to be $6,544.89. The estate was left to the five children, and no inheritance tax was duo from them. Bills Os Exceptions Filed In the cases of Fred H. Zehrbach and Zoe ZehrbUck against the Citizens Telephone Company and the City of Decatur, the defendants filed bills of exceptions. Set For Issue The case of Floyd B. Aspy vs. the Aspy Oil and Gas company has been set for issue on May 13. To Purchase Abstract In the case of Ernest Kneubhler vs. Jacob Brannemann et a), the commissioner was authorized to pur chase an abstract for the real estate. New Trial Is Refused

In the case of Edward Feniiig vs. the Linn Grove Light, and Power Company, tile court overruled a motion for la new trial and granted judgment on the verdict for $4,000. The defense prayed an appeal which was granted by the court. An appeal bond of $5,500 was filed. Case Continued The case of the shite vs. Amos D. Buckmater was continued to June 1 on motion of the state. Appear For Defendants In the case of Adam Biberstein vs. George Clinger et al, Attorneys Vesey & Vesey appeared for several defendants. Consent to quiet, the title to the real estate was filed by the defendants. Motion Is Filed In the diso of Ira B. Post et al vs. Eli Meyer, a motion was filed by the defendant to make J. F. Arnold a party defendant. Marriage Licenses A marriage license was issued this morning at Bluffton to Martin Gallemeier, 23, of Adams county, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Glmemeier, of Decatur route 1. to Miss Agues Bauermeister. 21, of Wells county. o Mrs. Robert Sovine Dies At Home Near Honduras Mrs. Robert Sovine, aged 35, died at her liome one-half mile south ot Honduras late list night. Deatli was sudden and physicians were unable to give the cause. She had apparently been in good health. Mrs. Sovine was the daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. William Barger and formerly lived in Kirkland township, Adiims county. Tlie deceased was married to Robert Sovine in 1919, and io them was born one daughter, Lillian, who survives. The husband, parents and three sisters also are living. Funeral services will In- held Monday afternoon at the Christitin church near Honduras and burial will be made at the Honduras cemetery. o— — Christian Macy Pledged To Honorary Fraternity Christian Macy, son o[/ Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Macy, of this city, who is a student at Purdue University, has been pledged to the Pi Eta Sigma fraternity at Purdue. The fraternity is an honorary mechanical engineering fraternity. Mt. Macy is n member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, also. He is a junior in Ute school of mechanical engineering. Wants Proceedings In Railway Merger Dismissed Washington. May 8 — The interstate commerce commission today was asked by Thomas R. Gay. Richmond Va.. attorney on behalf of minority stockholders of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley railroad to disiuiX all further proceedings in the Van Swearinger Nickel Plate merger. Gay's petition alleged that Van Swearingen brothers planned "to despoil the minority stockholders" of the two rairoatjs by withlioldiug valuable intromatiou from them.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY. MAY 8,1925.

I FEAR 100 LOST IN SKIP WRECK Japanese Steamship Wrecked In Terrific Storm Near Japan Tokio. May 8 —(United Press)- The steamship Toyo Marti, a vessel of 470 tons has been wreckbd near Sasebo, Japan, in a terrific storm. It is feared that, approximately 100 persons lost their lives. Three destroyers, which were sent to the scene of the wreck, reported no signs of life aboard the vessel, i The destroyers are continuing the I search for members of the crew and passengers. —-——() President Coolidge To Start On Vacation June 25. Washington, May B—{United Press', —(President Coolidge lias definite V I decided to leave Washington for his I summer vacation in New England on I June 25, going direct to Swampscott, Mass., it was authoritatively learned today. A large staff of white house clerks and secretaries will accompany him to the main executive mansion offices near Swampscott. i 0 j Ask That Milk Cans Be Returned To Owner The person or persons who took tho milk cans from near the lake at Bellmont Park last Saturday, following he Rotary breakfast for the boys, are asked to return them to the Eats Restaurant. The cans belong to the man who sold the milk and should be returned to him.'Anyone knowing where the cans are will please notify M. F. Worthman superintendent of schools. The return of the cans will be greatly appreciated. 0 United Mine Workers Win Victory In Court Wheeling. W Va., May B—(United8 —(United ! Press)—The United Mine Workers of I America won their first victory in I United States district court here to- I day when Judge W. E. Baker ruled I that the Union could use "peaceful I persuasion” in (heir organization I work. I The decision came in & case against I a score of officials and members of I the United Mine Workers, who were I cited for contempt for alleged viola- I tion of an injunction granted the West I Virginia Pittsburgh Coal company iu I 1913 and made permanent in 1923. Help the boys go to Hartford Citv. Buy your ticket for “The Fire Patrol,” at Cort tonight and Friday. ■■ ■ o — ■ ALL OVER INDIANA LAPORTE—"It’s all iu the family,” said Fred O. Brewer, candidate tor the democratic mayoralty nomination at. LaPorte when he took his opponent C. V. Shields to the polls in his auto. Shields had been ill and was unable to walk. ALEXANDRIA — Improved environment is expected to result in better music at the First Methodist church at Alexandria. A new hard wood floor and new curtains have been ordered for the choir boys. LEBANON — Paul Moore, 14, of Lebanon, was seriously crushed when bis clothing caught in the machinery of a tractor and lie was whipped around the master wheel. CLINTON— Henry Nichols, candidate for the republican nomination for city treasurer at Clinton, was unable to vote for himself. He is quarantined home with smallpox in his family. TERRE HAUTE — Joseph Leguez, 18, French youth, whose father was killed two weeks after joining the . French colors in the war, has enlist- I cd in the V S. army at Terre Haute. TIPTON—John Stafford has a job at Tipton, few folks would like. He ’ limits leaks for the gas company with a lighted match. , I ELWOOD I'll wood Baptists have pledged $3,700 to buy a parsonage for Rev. B. C. Odeil. ELWOOD Mrs. Carl King of Elwood wrecked a new auto after owning it an hour. She stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. She crashed into two other cars. WASHINGTON— Harold Eagle, &, played with a lawnmower at Washington. He has painful gashes tn his ( fingers.

SOUTH BEND—May will exceed June for marriages at South Beud. Thirteen couples issued licenses iu two days. Five divorces were asked. Lafayette. — Police were mislified today following reports of a hi jack-er-bootlegger battle and the finding of an automobile with its back curtaiu shot full of holes and bloodspots ' on its shattered windshield.

Special Services At Calvary Church Sunday A series ot special evangelistic services. Commencing next Sunday. —will be heM at the Cavalry Evangelical church, five and one half miles east of Decatur. Because ot the Interior decorating at the First Evangelical Church at Decatur, there will be no services in'that church Sunday ami th pastor. Rev. R. W. Loose, will preach at the Calvary Church both at tho morning apd evening service. The morning preaching serwtjl' follow immediately after the Sunday School session at 10:30 sun time; the Sunday School will met at 9:30 sun time. The evening service will be at 7:30 sun time, or 7:00 standard time. In so far as possible the Evangel ical congregation at Decatur is urg ed to worship with the country congregation on Sunday and during the special services, and thus lend their encouragement and help to the Cal

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| vary cougragatlon There will be services every evening of the week except on Saturday. The weeknight services wll not begin until 8:00 o'clock sun time or 7:30 standard time. The entire com munity is invited and urged to attend these special revival services Come to get help and Inspiration: come to give your help. This work Is for eternity; It pays best dividends. ——o Southern Pacific And Rock Island May Merge Chicago, May B—(United Fresz)— Financial leaders here today looked with interest on the prediction of J. .E. Gorman, president of the Rock Island railroad, that the Southern Pacific and Rock Island roads may be merged in the near future. Addressing the tannual meeting of his stockholders, Gorman declared that plans for the merger have been hold up by the opposition of Julius

Kruttschnltt, chairman ot the board of directors of tho Southern Pacific Gorman said Kruttschnitt would retire June 1 and that plans probably would be advanced after that date. The proposed merger, which is understood to be In line with the Interstate commerce commission general p'tin for railroad consolidation, would link 30,1)00 miles of railroad into one system. — ; O— J. D. Rietar of Bluffton called on j friends here last night.

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NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS Your gas bills are due the first of the month. If you do not receive your bill by the first of April please call No. 75 and ja bill will be mailed to you. Don't forget to bring your I bill with you or enclose if you remit by mail. i No discount after the 10th. NORTHERN INDIANA GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. 1-8-10