Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 202, Decatur, Adams County, 26 August 1925 — Page 5

fibClWf I* / » w • • CLUB CALENDAR W«4n«Way vglun TowmNP Hou.* Economic* ci irJ!Je I Ai<i 8o h flttr of christl* u Church-Mr*. Noah *' ,ueold ‘ Thursday ladies’ Aid Society of chrißlla " Harry Thompson. 2.30 r * t Township Hom* Economies ci.k~.Mrs. Dale Mows, 2 p mLe*«ue r ' ood Tinles Socla ' Z, christen* Vail, 7:30 p m. Friday Udiea’Ald Society of M. E. Church —Church parlors, 2:30 p. nr I extern Star-Ma«onic Hall. 7.30. Moosr lA-gionaires- Moose Home.. • 3$ p.nv St Marys Township Home EeononkJ Club—Mrs. Otto Longenberger, I.JO P «• The Tri Kappa sorority was entered at the Anker home on Wincheater street, last evening, with the Misses Veronica Anker and Morine, yiebaud as hostesses. After the diseasaion of various business mat,ert. the remainder of the time was give* over to the completion of the plats in regard to the dinner which the Tri Kappas will serve the Retarian* on Thursday evening ot ( this week The reports of different chairmen of committees, concerned wttb the Rotary dinner, added interest to the meeting. Refreshments were served by tha hostesses at the conclusion of the Easiness meeting ’ The next meeting will bo held In two reeks at the homo of Mrs. Dan Tyn- • dalt with Miss Mary Burk as assist- (

ant hostess. Kreigh- Merriman Miss OWve Merrltnaa entertained a party of friend» at her home on Fourth street last night. Several contests were enjoyed and in a guessing contest a prise was awarded Mrs. Merle sctaltz. When the prize was opened, it rentained two cupie dolls, dressed as a bride and groom. A wedding rlni «»s suspended from a ribbon around the groom's neek. while a card box road “dive and Ctande. MgtfSf 11 1925. CentefvHte, Michigan.'’ The announcement proved to be a pleasant surprise to the friends of the young lady, and she was showered with congratulations and best w’lshes. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L- W. Merriman, of Fourth street, and is popular young lady. The groom is a son of AV. H Kreigh, of Tocsin. They were married by ftie Rev. Mr. Simmons, of the Methodist church in Centerville. Mr. and Mrs. Kreigh will re.-idr in Tocsin, where Mr. Kreigh owns a grocery store. The guests at th* party were: Mrs. i* u net, Mrs- Alta Smith, Mrs. E. M.'Lichensteiger, Mrs Sol Lord, Mrs. Russell Melehi, Mrs. Harry Staley, Mrs. Harry Cefe't. Mrs. Dick McConnell, Mrs. Frances Eady, Mrs. Dee Fryback, Mrs. W». Lindeman, Mrs. Araos Graber. Mrs. Merle bebnitz, Mrs. Jennie Kleinhett. Mrs. Dwight Sheets. Mrs. Harry Cmwnover, Mrs. Reek Templin, MrsBrice Roop, Mrs. D. W. Merriman. Miss Berueta Tanvas, Miss Genevieve Ucbensteiger Miss Grace Liebeusteig. er,. Miss Fern Fasswaters, Miss Margaret Meyers, M'ss Gladys Recfey, Mips Francis Meyers, sliss Nao.ni DoBoh. Miss Gertrude Thieme, Miss Crystal Edge!, Miss Enina t’hrick, Miss Margaret McKean. Miss Faye Grugh, Miss GoMlo Mertimaru Miss Fre'da Merriman.

« Mr-;. E. B Adams entertained the members of the Pat lota Xi Sorority last evening at her home io Adams bttett. Report* were given by the Blue a M Gold side cbairtuau. The Mioses Eloi*<' Lewto# and Mary Macklin Rwfeetively, showing the Gobi side "ioßcr. The members of the Blue side "itl entertain their oponenta at a picOb’ dinner next week. Plans were made for the conduction of a refreshstand at the Northern I’tditna l»ir, and other business matters wire dfecissed. The next regular mooting "ill be held in two weks at the home of Mrs. Leigh Bowen. r h'' members of the Civic Section of "Mhan'a club entertained ih'-ir husI I'fids and families at a deVgbtful pic"k at Bellmont Park last evening, 'bout seventy were in attendanxm. In’"resting talks were given by cnarles ,7 *er. M. F. M'orthman, Dr. W. E. ®Kb, Dr. C. V. Connell, Mrs. John p artish and A. R. Aehbaucher. Mr Mbbducher, who is a noember of the c My- council, stated he would make a » effort to have the building on the router of Madison and Ninth street? removed. Miss Dorothy Walters gave -everat interesting readings. Omicron chapter of Delta Theta Tan

’Fraid to Return Jr f * * ■■ / ? -JBKr / &■ IMOGF.T?E VI IzSONThat’s the plaintive cry of ' Imogene Wilson, former stage beauty, whose affairs with Frank Tinney, the comedian, were aired last Winter. Sick and alone in Berlin, she says the publicity her troubles created have • likely killed her chances on the stage. a entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Margaret Moran, a member of the sorority and bride.elect of September 8, at the home of Miss Margaret Mylott. on South Fifth street. Seven tables were arranged with dainty hand paJnted place cards in colors of green and white fastened to colonial nosegays at each guest's place. A floral arrangement of physpegia, snap dragons and roses were used as centerpieces The bride’s place was marked with a corsage of roses and swansonia. Seated at her table were her mother, Mrs. Rosa Moran, Miss Margaret Mylott and Miss Germaine Christen. After a three-course dinner, Bridge was played and prizes were won by Miss Jeanette Whinger and Mrs. Paul Bricdc, who presented them to the bride elect. The guest of honor was then told to follow a path of roses which led to a Japanese graden light <1 by Jappanese lanterns. Faint musjc was played while Miss Moran opened the gifts of linens and silver. M - ss Moran's marriage to Mr. Robert Meyer will oe soieoudad-at -St Marys Cath olic church, September 8-

The third annual reunion of the Gibson family was held at the home of Harvey Gibson east of this city. A basket diner was served at noon. Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Gibson, Milred Gibson, Luther Gib.vjp. Mr. and Mrs. Dirkson. Robert Anderson. Mary Anderson. John Anderson. Floyd Anderson. No lie Anderson. Helen Anderson, Mr and Mis. John Gibson. Raymond Gibson. Mr and Mrs. Roy Gibson, Henn in Gibson, Way no Gibson. Lila Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. John Barkley, Floyd Barkley. Maymo Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. Bohnke Mr. Peter Grcnly, Lydia Grctily, Mr. and Mrs. John Grenly, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Akey, Mildred and Myrtle Akey and James D. Gault. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon At 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harry Thompson on Adams stiTet. All members aro urged to be present. —o —— PIERCETON— "Raisin Jack", not wine, was the specialty of Al M ine. 50, Pierceton, acording to his own admission in the court of Judge J. MSloane, where he pleaded guilty to violation of the liquor laws. He was sentenced to serve 30 days on the state penal farm, and was fined sl.lO. After the sentence was imposed Wine announced that be was witbout funds and be will be compelled to spend ISO days at the penal farm unless be can raise the amount of the fine and costs. GREENCASTLE—VerI’n M. Jarv's fainted when iu attempting to miss a small hoy, swerved his auto and s*ruck another lad and the machine of Louis S.tdveland. ELWOOD — City Judge Field won tame when he f ! ned himself Ji and costs for 'speeding. A Detroit man wrot ebim asking him to hunt and Elwood nun that owes him a lot of money. “Good way to earn my fine back said Judge Fields.

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Ernst Reese and two daughters, of Sheldon, Nebraska, are visiting with Horman Reese family in Preble township. This is Mr. Reese's first visit here in 43 years and he will visit here with relatives for sometime. Next Sunday, the annual reunion of the Rees* families reunion will ho-beld in the Adolph Doehrman grove, and Mr Reese and daughters will attend. William Mozor left last night for his home in Battle Creek, Nebraska Mr. Moser was a student in the summer term of tire Reppert School of Auctioneering, which closed last week. Sam Brooks made a business trip to Fort Wayne this moving J. H. Zimmerman and daughter, 'Fern Nadine, spent the day in Fort I Wayne where Mr. Zimmerman looked after business interests for the Enter prise Drug Company. Mrs. A. M- Anker visited friends in Fort Wayne today. Mrs. A. B. Ford, of Portland, spenthe day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Dallas Hower and family. H. H. Meyers and Alva Nichole made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning in the interest of the John T. Myers Clothing Store. Mrs- Ed Wilke, who has been visit ing friends here for the last few days left this morning for Bluffton when she will visit at her parental home' before returning to her home at Bryan. Ohio. Miss Maroile Vachon, of Markle, is a guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. France Conter. Mrs John T. Myers and daughter, H >riett, spent the day in Fort Wayne visiting with friends. Roy Robins, of South Bend, was a business visitor here yesterday). R. C Kuntz, of Portland, called on business friends here yesterday Mr. and Mrs. 0. C Pumphrey and daughter, ITeanor, and Miss Helen Fart are spending the week at Hamilton Lake. Miss Dora Fairchild of South Bend is enjoying a visit here with relatives ,

Mr, and Mrs. Terry of Cleveland, are visiting the W. A. Kleppcr family this Week. Mr. Terry is buyer for the Cleveland branch of the At'antic A- Pacific Tea company. Foreman, of Bine Creek township, was a caller hero today He is a strong booster for the Northern Indiana fair. Fred Rohrer, of Berne, attended to business here last evening N. C. Coverdale, of Nashville. Tenn., is here this week. He came north on a business deal and is taking care of that while visiting his father, Di* J S. Corerdale. The Daily Democrat has copies of the Indiana official road map which will be given out free while they last if you call at this office. Mr. and Mrs. AV. A. Fonner have retiU'iked freia a la&tor trip to Evansville and Terre Haul They accompanied their son .Berber. Funner, to b:. home at Evansville a.id rec vuel by the way of Terre Haute. ■/ If L. Koontz, of IndiauapoUs. motor, ed here yesterday to spend a few days with Mu. Koontz who has been visiting her mother, Mrs C. R. Hammelf, for tlie past two weeks. They will return to their home the later part of th" week. Mrs: Clayson Carroll and daughter, .Ajarjorie, return ■! Foit Wavu.-

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this atte n >on, after visiting friends there. Mrs. Henry Sehamerloch spent t)/ day in Fort Wayue visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Voglewodo will leave Thursday morning for their home in Muskogee, Okla., after several days visit here with relatives. They will stop at Indianapolis, en route, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Tom Huefling for a few days. Mrs. Maude Dorwin and daughter. Kathryn, and Mr. Albert Gehrig returned last evening from a motor trip to Madison, Lake Geneva and Tbo Dells, Wisconsin. Enroute home they stopped at Chicago and were guests of Mrs. Bess Vaughn and other friends there.

0 GEORGE MUMMA ADMITS BURNING RESIDENCE HERE (Continued from Page One) almost demolished, but firemen saved he barn. "Suspicious aircumstances attending the fire caused a request for an nvestigation by the state marshal. “M. W. Warning, chief investigator and Albert Fowler, assistant fire marshal, conducted the investigation and obtained the confession. “Tho confession was contained in ’heir report to Miller today. “MiUer announced that formal charges of arson are to be filed in the Adams county court. “The need for money and inability to obtain in any other way drove him to the crime. Mamma said“Muinma owns a little property in Davies county and had thought of moving there afterTbe trouble b'ew over.” Mumma was questioned this morning by State Fire Marshal Newman T. Miller and his assistants in regards to the fire, and he confessed that he did it himself About forty gallons of gasoline had been used in -darting the fire. The house and barn had been saturated, but the work of the Decatur firemen saved the barn Mumma Is Suspicioned Mr. Fowler arrived in Decatur Friday evening, August 21, and wit|i only i few clues began the work of unearthing the evidence which led to today's confession. Mumma was first placed under suspicion when he showed a care-frec attitude when questioned, Mr. Fowler noticed in tho notes that h<’ gathered Saturday that Mumma had contradicted himself several times. Thursday night. August 20, Muinma

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had gone to a local insufanoo dealer with whom he had carried some Insurance, which had and paid up hls arreers. according to the evidence. I/r addition to this he took out additional insurance and also insured his barn and contents, which heretofore had not been Insured. Takes Out Additional Insurance Mumma did not tell this in his conversation with the fire marshal, but Mr. Fowler learned it when talking to tho insurance dealer Saturday afternoon. A complete check-up on the insurance showed that previous to August 20. Mumma had carried about SI,OOO worth of insurance but he had not paid tho premiums on! this for some time, being about S7O. in arrears Thursday night, he called at the home of L. C. Helm, who carried his insurance, and later called at Mr. Helm’s office and paid up his back insurance and also took out additional insurance amounting in all to about $3,000. Mumma also was placed under suspicion when he tudd of having $750 burned up, because, upon examtnar tion of books and other articles in the drawer in which the money was said to have been, it was found that none of them l,ad been completely destroyed, but no trace of the money could be found. To File Charge Here Mumma was taken to Indianapolis yesterday afternoon by Mr. Fowler and appeared before the fire marshal officials this morning. The confession came at about noon. Mr. Fowler stated that the charge of arson' against Mumma would have to be filed in this county and that it would be filed soon- Mumma will be returned to Decatur at once and placed under arrest. His case probably will be tried during the September term of tno Adams circuit court. The confess’on of the local man is tho eleventh confession of arson this month in Indiana. Tho 1919 state legislature passed an act fixing th<- pnrtishment of

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arson at from two to twenty-one years and a fine not to exceed twice the amount of the propery burned or attempted to bo burned This Would make Mumma's maximum fine about $7,000. It was learned authoritatively that tho recent average of sentcnees fcr arson in Indiana averaged about ton years. Muinma has a wife and five children Ou tho night of the fire they were -Atujhing with relatives of Mrs. Mumma between Van Wert and Wren, Ohio

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